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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
moody winter wedding ceremony at sylvain in french quarter
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Intimate Wedding at Hotel Peter and Paul + Sylvain in New Orleans

June 29, 2023June 25, 2026
Ivy Hall Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photography
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Ivy Hall Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photography

June 28, 2023July 24, 2024
Bohemian Camino Real Ranch Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography
Camino Real Ranch | Wedding

Bohemian Camino Real Ranch Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography

June 27, 2023February 23, 2024
Downtown Lockhart Engagement Session | San Antonio Wedding Photographer
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Downtown Lockhart Engagement Session | San Antonio Wedding Photographer

April 19, 2023January 23, 2024
San Antonio Photographer | Engagement Session in Downtown San Antonio
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San Antonio Photographer | Engagement Session in Downtown San Antonio

February 14, 2023January 23, 2024
Camino Real Ranch Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photography
Camino Real Ranch | Wedding

Camino Real Ranch Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photography

January 25, 2023July 22, 2024
New York Night Club Inspired Wedding at Camino Real Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photographer
Camino Real Ranch | Faves | Wedding

New York Night Club Inspired Wedding at Camino Real Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photographer

January 18, 2023February 4, 2025
Cowboys + Bikes, A Wedding in Taos New Mexico at Many Feathers Ranch & Private Residence | San Antonio Wedding Photographer
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Cowboys + Bikes, A Wedding in Taos New Mexico at Many Feathers Ranch & Private Residence | San Antonio Wedding Photographer

December 22, 2022February 26, 2024
Hotel Havana & Ivy Hall Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photography
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Hotel Havana & Ivy Hall Wedding | San Antonio Wedding Photography

December 8, 2022January 24, 2024
Addison Grove Summer Wedding | Austin Photographer
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Addison Grove Summer Wedding | Austin Photographer

October 26, 2022January 24, 2024
Springdale Station Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography
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Springdale Station Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography

September 28, 2022February 14, 2024
Disco Barn Wedding In The California Hills | Destination Wedding Photography
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Disco Barn Wedding In The California Hills | Destination Wedding Photography

August 25, 2022January 24, 2024
chic bohemian bride and groom candidly pose for portrait at chapel dulcinea
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Chapel Dulcinea + East Austin Hotel | Austin Wedding Photography

July 19, 2022February 26, 2024
Rambling Rose Ranch | Austin Wedding Photography
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Rambling Rose Ranch | Austin Wedding Photography

May 11, 2022January 29, 2024
Two Wish Ranch | Austin Wedding Photography
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Two Wish Ranch | Austin Wedding Photography

March 13, 2022July 15, 2024
clear peerless tent covered in twinkle lights
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Hotel Havana & Ivy Hall | Downtown San Antonio Wedding

January 25, 2022January 24, 2024
austin elopement idea portraits at honey moon lounge in austin
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Austin Elopement | Courthouse Wedding & Honey Moon Spirit Lounge

January 21, 2022February 15, 2024
hotel havana bride and groom shove cake into eachothers face
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Hotel Havana & Ocho | San Antonio Wedding Photography

January 15, 2022February 26, 2024
Sesnon House Wedding | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography
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Sesnon House Wedding | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography

January 3, 2022February 15, 2024
Santa Cruz Wedding | Holy Cross Church Ceremony & Private Residence Reception
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Santa Cruz Wedding | Holy Cross Church Ceremony & Private Residence Reception

November 11, 2021January 24, 2024
The Greenhouse at Driftwood | Austin Wedding Photography
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The Greenhouse at Driftwood | Austin Wedding Photography

November 8, 2021September 30, 2025
couple twirls at sunset roaring camp
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Roaring Camp Wedding | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography

October 13, 2021February 5, 2025
sunset backlit bridal portrait at roaring camp
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Roaring Camp Wedding | Santa Cruz Photography

August 7, 2021January 24, 2024
best austin photographer shoots destination wedding at Good Harbor Beach in michigan
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Michigan Intimate Beach Wedding | Good Harbor Beach

August 4, 2021January 24, 2024
candid bride and groom walking through garden at ivy hall events in san antonio
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San Antonio Wedding at Ivy Hall Events

July 29, 2021March 19, 2024
Hotel Emma & Ivy Hall Wedding | San Antonio Photographer
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Hotel Emma & Ivy Hall Wedding | San Antonio Photographer

July 26, 2021February 5, 2024
bad ass bride and groom walking down the street in downtown austin
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The Allan House | Downtown Austin Wedding Photography

July 22, 2021March 19, 2024
Carrington House Wedding | Intimate Wedding Photography in Austin
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Carrington House Wedding | Intimate Wedding Photography in Austin

July 12, 2021March 19, 2024
Intimate Backyard Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography
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Intimate Backyard Wedding | Austin Wedding Photography

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021
Summer Wedding at Sesnon House | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography
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Summer Wedding at Sesnon House | Santa Cruz Wedding Photography

April 27, 2021March 19, 2024
A Santa Cruz Backyard Wedding
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A Santa Cruz Backyard Wedding

April 23, 2021March 19, 2024
Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery Wedding | Pleasanton, California
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Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery Wedding | Pleasanton, California

March 24, 2021March 19, 2024
Intimate Wedding at Lenoir | Austin Wedding Photography
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Intimate Wedding at Lenoir | Austin Wedding Photography

March 22, 2021February 5, 2024
Hoffman Haus Wedding | Fredericksburg Texas
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Hoffman Haus Wedding | Fredericksburg Texas

March 20, 2021March 19, 2024
Star Hill Ranch | Desert Wedding In Austin
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Star Hill Ranch | Desert Wedding In Austin

March 20, 2021February 5, 2024
classic outdoor bride and groom at chaminade resort
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Santa Cruz Wedding | Chaminade Resort and Spa

March 9, 2021March 19, 2024
first kiss after mountainside elopement
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Felton California Modern Elopement

January 3, 2021February 10, 2025
Texas Hill Country Wedding Photography | Glamping Wedding | Wahwahtaysee Resort
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Texas Hill Country Wedding Photography | Glamping Wedding | Wahwahtaysee Resort

December 17, 2020February 6, 2024
Austin Wedding Photography | Camino Real Ranch
Camino Real Ranch | Wedding

Austin Wedding Photography | Camino Real Ranch

December 5, 2020March 19, 2024
Facebook Instagram

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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Copyright © 2026 Austin & Santa Cruz Documentary Wedding Photographer - Vanessa Lain .

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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