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Intimate Wedding at Hotel Zaza & Juniper Austin | Documentary Wedding Photography
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Intimate Wedding at Hotel Zaza & Juniper Austin | Documentary Wedding Photography

Their ceremony took place at Hotel Zaza in downtown Austin and, after that, they moved to Juniper Austin to share a meal with their closest friends and family. It’s a tale as old as time. Two strangers living a world apart meet in Las Vegas. They know instantly that it’s true love and, before they…

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Garden Wedding at Aveline in Santa Cruz | Documentary Wedding Photographer
Garden Wedding at Aveline in Santa Cruz | Documentary Wedding Photographer
candid wedding photography of grooms in front of the Caroline wedding venue in Lockhart texas
Intimate Destination Wedding In Lockhart Texas | Documentary Wedding Photography
Intentional & Intimate Wedding at Amphitheater of The Redwoods | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography
Intentional & Intimate Wedding at Amphitheater of The Redwoods | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography
candid fun bride and groom portrait under wedding reception tent
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Texas Hill Country Wedding in Marble Falls

February 11, 2026February 14, 2026
A Desert Cowboy Wedding at Camino Real Ranch
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A Desert Cowboy Wedding at Camino Real Ranch

January 7, 2026January 9, 2026
Camp Wedding in The Redwoods at Roaring Camp | Santa Cruz Wedding
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Camp Wedding in The Redwoods at Roaring Camp | Santa Cruz Wedding

November 17, 2025November 24, 2025
sunset portraits by vintage classic getaway car at camino real ranch
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Modern Spring Wedding at Camino Real Ranch

June 29, 2025November 17, 2025
Colorful Dia de los Muertos Wedding at Springdale Station | Austin Wedding Photography
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Colorful Dia de los Muertos Wedding at Springdale Station | Austin Wedding Photography

February 4, 2025February 4, 2025
Disco Barn Wedding at Waterfall Lodge | San Cruz Wedding Photography
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Disco Barn Wedding at Waterfall Lodge | San Cruz Wedding Photography

January 10, 2025
Modern Texas Disco at South Congress Hotel | Austin Documentary Wedding Photography
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Modern Texas Disco at South Congress Hotel | Austin Documentary Wedding Photography

June 7, 2024January 22, 2025
Chic, Romantic Wedding at Camino Real Ranch
Camino Real Ranch · Wedding

Chic, Romantic Wedding at Camino Real Ranch

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024
last light portraits after sunset with casual bride and groom in Texas
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Relaxed Wedding in Elgin | Rising Sun Vineyard

March 24, 2024May 2, 2025
Modern Autumn Wedding at Hayes Mansion in San Jose
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Modern Autumn Wedding at Hayes Mansion in San Jose

February 12, 2024May 2, 2025
Yosemite National Park Destination Elopement in California | Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer
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Yosemite National Park Destination Elopement in California | Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024
Colorful San Francisco Wedding in Nob Hill
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Colorful San Francisco Wedding in Nob Hill

February 6, 2024March 11, 2024
Summer Wedding at Monterey Beach Station | Monterey Bay Wedding Photography
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Summer Wedding at Monterey Beach Station | Monterey Bay Wedding Photography

February 5, 2024July 21, 2026
Intimate Wedding at Round Hill Pines Beach Resort | Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography
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Intimate Wedding at Round Hill Pines Beach Resort | Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography

February 5, 2024
Winter Wedding in Austin at The Addison Grove
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Winter Wedding in Austin at The Addison Grove

February 2, 2024February 14, 2024
Best Wedding Venues In Austin!
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Best Wedding Venues In Austin!

February 1, 2024February 4, 2025
Summer Wedding at Highlands House | Santa Cruz Photographer
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Summer Wedding at Highlands House | Santa Cruz Photographer

January 5, 2024July 18, 2024
sparkler exit at featherstone ranch wedding venue in Fredericksburg texas
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Autumn Wedding in Fredericksburg Texas | Featherstone Ranch Venue

January 1, 2024January 20, 2024
Fall Intimate Wedding in Ben Lomond | Redwood Forest Wedding
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Fall Intimate Wedding in Ben Lomond | Redwood Forest Wedding

December 29, 2023July 16, 2024
Classic Camino Real Ranch Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography
Camino Real Ranch · Wedding

Classic Camino Real Ranch Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography

December 29, 2023July 16, 2024
bride and groom portrait inside the dinner reception with long farm tables at star hill ranch
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Colorful Honky Tonk Wedding at Star Hill Ranch | Austin Wedding Photographer

November 14, 2023January 20, 2024
Catholic Ceremony & Sesnon House Reception | Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer
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Catholic Ceremony & Sesnon House Reception | Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer

November 13, 2023January 20, 2024
Intimate Backyard Wedding | Austin Destination Photography on Lake Travis
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Intimate Backyard Wedding | Austin Destination Photography on Lake Travis

September 16, 2023January 20, 2024
Lockhart Texas Elopement at The Caldwell County Courthouse
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Lockhart Texas Elopement at The Caldwell County Courthouse

September 6, 2023July 17, 2024
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I know I’ve been flooding my feed with puppy and h I know I’ve been flooding my feed with puppy and honkytonk content. Did I acquire a bar & 8 newborn, homeless puppies at the same time? Yes, yes I did. But I’m still making photos with beautiful couples, too! A tall grass Texas summer sounds like a scary move, but it wasn’t; it was THE move, and we loved it. Here’s a sneak.
Scenes from Marfa. Scenes from Marfa.
Engaged to married to pregnant. Congrats to these Engaged to married to pregnant. Congrats to these cuties, and thank you for having me along for the ride from forming a family to growing your family 💫
Reliving this perfect Spring day in this perfect g Reliving this perfect Spring day in this perfect garden that is The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. 
Planning @3ofcupsevents 
Venue @wildflowercenter 
Getting ready @westinatxdt 
Catering @sohoeventco 
DJ @greenlinetalent 
Rentals @premiereeventstx 
Florals @poseyfloral 
Music @texassunmusic 
Cake @abbyjaneyall 
Glam @luxbeautyandbridal 
Transportation @rickshawridestx
#wildflowercenterwedding #austinweddingphotographer
This was a tried and true Texas wedding. Married o This was a tried and true Texas wedding. Married on their family property under the pecan orchard, making sure to get time in with their horses at sunset, and carrying on the tradition of riding off in the same car her parents did many years ago. This authenticity is where the magic comes from. 
Wedding Planning and Design: Whitt Ross @whitt_ross
Wedding Cake: Polkadots @polkadotsatx
Catering: Ralp Gilmore, Turf N’ Surf Po Boy @turfnsurfpoboy
Service: Service To Go, @servicetogoatx
Photography: Vanessa Lain @vanessalainphoto
Video: Crescent Video @crescent_films_texas
Photobooth: Pixster @pixsterphotobooth
Rentals: Bright Events @brighteventrentals
Linens and Napkins: Reverie @reverie_social
Lighting: Rock N Roll Rentals @rocknrollaustin
Floral and Benches: Botanical No 9 @botanicalno9 
DJ: Chino Casino @scullytime
Hair: Danielle Barr @hairxdanielleb
Makeup: Denise Vasquez @denisevasquezmakeup
Calypso (John Denver Bus) and Sprinter: @theninjabus
Donkeys: Big City Farms @bigcityfarm
Restroom: Roamin Restrooms @roamin_rr_n_austin
Pyro: Big Dog Pyro @bigdogpyro
Shuttle: First Class Transportation @firstclasstexas
Goom’s Cake: @thehayleycakes
Just details from this summer wedding in Ben Lomon Just details from this summer wedding in Ben Lomond.
Highlands house wedding
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Vanessa Lain is a candid wedding photographer based in Lockhart and working locally in Austin and Santa Cruz areas. Vanessa specializes in natural, lived in, documentary wedding photography with an edge of editorial in it all. Some favorite venues include Amphitheater of The Redwoods, Roaring Camp, Waterfall Lodge, Camino Real Ranch, Wildflower Center, Caldwell County Courthouse, Avaline. That said, Vanessa's favorite venue is one she's never been to; your backyard, your family's ranch; the Airbnb you rented in downtown Lockhart.

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