2013 was a pretty kick-ass year. I took a few more chances, used weirder light, stepped back more, got closer sometimes, and am thrilled to share some of my favorite shots from the year’s engagement, bridal, and portrait sessions.

      My goal for 2014 is to get a little bit weirder, step back further, get even closer, and really bend the light. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Here is some of what I consider my best work from 2013. (Later this week I will share my favorite wedding images, so stay tuned!)

      Mad Men engagement session // Elissa R Photography Engagement pictures shot in the dark // Elissa R Photography St Edwards Austin engagement pictures // Elissa R Photography Allan House bridal session // Elissa R Photography Allan House wedding venue in Austin TX // Elissa R Photography Zilker Botanical Gardens engagement pictures // Elissa R Photography Romantic engagement photos // Elissa R Photography Austin Graffiti wall engagement pictures // Elissa R Photography Artistic bridal portraits // Elissa R Photography Austin engagement photographer // Elissa R Photography Bookpeople engagement session // Elissa R Photography Cowboy boots and plum colored dress engagement session // Elissa R Photography Pflugerville engagement photographer // Elissa R Photography Austin yoga photography // Elissa R Photography Cafe engagement pictures // Elissa R Photography Relax with yoga before your wedding in Austin // Elissa R Photography Interesting bridal portraits Austin TX // Elissa R Photography Austin running trails downtown // Elissa R Photography Wedding cupcakes from Sugar Mamas // Elissa R Photography Plaid and jeans for Austin engagement session // Elissa R Photography Dark forest engagement photos // Elissa R Photography Intimate wedding kiss // Elissa R Photography Short haired bride in Sarah Seven dress // Elissa R Photography Sunkissed romantic engagement pictures // Elissa R Photography Layered composition Austin engagements // Elissa R Photography Engagement photos in Brentwood Austin // Elissa R Photography Creative wedding portraits Austin // Elissa R Photography Zilker Park engagement pictures // Elissa R Photography Bridal photos at Hamilton Pool Austin // Elissa R Photography

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      I had to come back and look at more of these. ;)

      That last photo, Elissa! It’s just breathtaking. <3

      Beautiful work! Really love the off camera flash images! Great job!

      Your images always have this beautiful element of surprise that make me stop and look at it twice! Awesome year!

      What a great mix of things this year, from locations to photo techniques to compositions!

      These are all beautiful but I really love that first coffee shop photo.

      What an awesome year! There’s a certain sweetness that comes through in your images. Love the bubble shot and the last frame.

      What an amazing set of images for 2013! The last shot is so money!

      Beautiful! The one with the bride blowing bubbles: swoon!

      awesome work Elissa! I really puffy heart that last one!
      x

      What a sparkling year! All the best to you in 2014.

      that last portrait is really, really good.

      What a beautiful year!!!

      Awesoooooome. Really, really nice shots from this year!

      oh mannn these are beautiful, elissa! what a gorgeous year :) that last photo is such a stunner. best wishes for the new year!!

      You’ve had a fantastic year, Elissa! So many cute couples and wonderful moments. All the best for your 2014 <3

      You did such beautiful work last year, Elissa! Can’t wait to see what amazing things you create this year!