A wedding at The Bryan Museum

galveston photography at a beautiful wedding venue

Corinne and Phillip had a simple yet elegant wedding at The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas, held in the fall just as the trees around the venue were starting to bloom again. This Galveston wedding was intimate, with no bridal party, but still included all the meaningful moments of a traditional celebration. The ceremony was held outdoors, with a five-piece mariachi band performing in the garden next to the ceremony site.

Afterward, guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres outside while the bride and groom took golden hour portraits around the museum’s beautiful gardens. Their grand entrance led straight into the first dance beneath the glass ceiling of The Bryan Museum Conservatory, as the setting sun lit the dance floor. The night continued with heartfelt toasts, cake cutting, and dancing—ending with a romantic horse and carriage send-off through the streets of downtown Galveston.

Wedding at Ashton Villa

romantic Ashton villa wedding with galveston photographer

After over a year of waiting and three postponed dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beth and David finally celebrated their wedding day in late 2021 surrounded by friends and family. Their heartfelt ceremony took place at Ashton Villa, one of Galveston’s most iconic historic wedding venues.

Located at the corner of 24th and Broadway in Galveston, Texas, Ashton Villa is a beautifully restored Victorian mansion and one of the first brick homes built in the state. Now serving as a dedicated wedding venue on Galveston Island, the three-story estate offered a timeless backdrop for Beth and David’s long-awaited celebration, blending historic charm with romantic elegance.

The Lasker Inn Wedding

wedding at the Lasker inn with galveston photographer

A Wedding at The Lasker Inn in Galveston, Texas. The Lasker Inn is one of the most sought-after wedding venues on Galveston Island, known for its charm, elegance, and historic character. Like many couples in 2020, Alex and Alyssa’s original wedding plans were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What was once intended to be a celebration with over one hundred guests became a smaller, more intimate ceremony shared only with immediate family—and me, behind the camera.

Despite the change in size, I photographed this wedding with the same care and attention to detail as I would for a full-day event with hundreds of guests. From quiet, emotional moments to carefully planned details, the day was filled with love, joy, and meaningful memories. Alex and Alyssa plan to celebrate with all their friends and extended family in the future—hopefully in 2021, and hopefully without masks—but this day at The Lasker Inn will always stand out for its intimacy, resilience, and beauty.

Destination Wedding in Cabo San Lucas

Destination Wedding Photography at Sandos Finisterra in Cabo San Lucas

A Destination Wedding at Sandos Finisterra in Cabo San Lucas. I absolutely love destination weddings—especially when they take me to breathtaking places like the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Baja California Sur, Mexico. This unforgettable wedding took place at Sandos Finisterra, a five-star resort carved into the cliffs overlooking the turquoise waters of El Arco de Cabo San Lucas.

We arrived a few days early to explore and photograph the stunning coastal and inland scenery of Mexico. The wedding itself was an all-day celebration, with moments unfolding throughout the resort. The ceremony was held atop the cliffs, offering panoramic views of the marina and the vast inland landscape. Afterward, we descended the stone-carved steps to the beach, where crashing waves and dramatic rock formations created the perfect setting for golden hour portraits.

Sunset brought a soft, salty haze that filled every frame with atmosphere. We photographed the bride and groom until the light disappeared from the Mexican sky, with the entire beach to ourselves. The day ended with a rooftop reception under the stars, surrounded by mosaic tile and ocean breezes—a perfect ending to a spectacular destination wedding in Cabo San Lucas.