For the Artistry of Love Documentary Meets Editorial Photography

I want to document the kind of love that feels almost unreal—like a dream, yet deeply real in how you live it, build it, and create it together. It’s found in the smallest moments: the way your fingers reach for each other instinctively, the softening of your gaze, the laughter that spills from inside jokes only years together can create.

Love is both extraordinary and everyday. It exists in the quiet, in-between moments just as much as in the big, sweeping celebrations. A wedding isn’t just an event—it’s a living, breathing story unfolding in ways both expected and unexpected.

With a Documentary meets Editorial Photography approach, I capture the unposed, unscripted emotions alongside intentional, artful portraits—preserving your love story exactly as it unfolds.

Because that's what photography does. It lets us hold onto the moments that shape us, the ones that prove this happened. We were here. We loved like this.

I’m Annie and this is a little about me // My favorite moments of the day are waking up slow with my husband tangled up in the sheets and playing around outside in my garden // Most days you can find me nose-deep in a novel or playing a favorite video game // I’m really laid-back but also oddly particular when it comes to my work // I’ll take rainy cold weather over Texas heat ANY day // Scotch and gin are my drinks of choice // Nature, paintings, unique lighting scenarios, and outward displays of emotion all resonate with my creative mind // Rooted in Texas but happy to travel anywhere and everywhere.

A Photographer with an Artist’s Eye

Noah and I were married at a courthouse in Tyler, Texas, with just our kids—my step-babies—by our side. Then, we flew to Scotland to exchange vows beneath the towering trees, sealing it with a sip of Glengoyne (yes, we have the logo tattooed on our arms). Looking into his deep eyes and promising forever is a memory I’ll carry always.

Being on the other side of the lens—actually getting married instead of documenting it—was a whole different experience. But if there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s this: having it documented matters. I always believed that in theory, but living it? It hit differently. I look back at those photos all the time—far more often than I ever expected—because they take me right back to that moment.

How I became a Photographer...

My obsession with photography started young – those little disposable cameras on family vacations had me hooked. In middle school, my parents gave me a pink Canon point-and-shoot, and I photographed everything. Then, in college, my dad got me my first Sony, and that was it… I was all in. The final push? My uncle gifting me his Minolta X-700 for film. From that moment on, I never looked back.

Eight years ago, I shot my first wedding and fell in love with documenting this part of the human experience. I got rid of my marketing job, went all in, and never looked back. Today, photography isn’t just my dream job, it’s my life’s work, my contribution to the world. It’s shaped me as both an artist and a human, and the constant evolution of this craft has become a core part of who I am.

Documentary Meets Editorial Photography

I draw inspiration from my parents’ wedding photos, old family albums, high-fashion editorials, oil paintings, breathtaking landscapes, and the raw, emotional connections we share as humans. I bring all of this into my work—blending editorial portraits with documentary moments to create timeless, artful, and deeply connective photographs.

My goal isn’t just to take pretty pictures. Rather, it’s to document the depth of your wedding day. The big moments, the quiet ones, and everything in between. I want your gallery to feel like the day itself, a collection of images that pull you right back in. The kind that, years from now, will have you lost in memory – just like your parents when they flip through their wedding album.

Love Letters….

“10/10 best photographer in East Texas.

She took the time out of her day to get to know us prior to our session. She got every shot we were asking for plus some. She had tons of patience and worked great with our two year old. These pictures we will cherish forever. We would recommend her to everyone we know.

Magen W.

Love Letters

“Annie was a joy to work with.

I had family members who were nervous about being in front of the camera and/or nervous about their English. Annie was able to make everyone comfortable and shot the best pictures while doing so. I could not have asked for a better person to be with me as I prepared for my wedding and to be with me on my wedding day. Additionally, her pictures are truly a work of art. I would recommend Annie to anyone and everyone!

Rachel + Tom

Love Letters…

“Five stars is not nearly enough to accurately represent how much we loved working with Annie Austin.!!!!!

Our wedding was beautiful and perfect, and of course, I adore my husband. Still, my running joke is that I wish I could get married over and over just for the chance to work with Annie again. She was unbelievably professional while also bringing a relaxed, friendly energy—like having an extra friend there to help throughout the day. On top of that, we received WAY more photos than expected, and every single one was stunning. From start to finish, working with Annie was an absolute dream, and we can’t wait for another opportunity to do it again!

Annie+Toro

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DISCOVER THE GIRL BEHIND THE LENSE

The love of my life, Noah.

All things art.

Trips to Scotland.

The heirloom engagement ring and wedding band that were my
husband’s grandmother’s.

Matcha in the morning, whiskey in the evening.

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My Work

Your Experience with Annie Austin Photography

I specialize in creating a comfortable, seamless photography experience for couples in East Texas, Dallas, and beyond. Whether it’s a dreamy elopement at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden or an intimate wedding in Tyler, every detail is captured with care.