A young couple walking beside rows of planted flowers. Photo taken by Dripping Springs TX based Lydia Teague Photography.

As a Hill Country wedding photographer, I’ve seen it all—the golden sunsets, the sweeping fields of wildflowers, and the big Texas skies that go on forever. But every now and then, nature throws a curveball, like rain, on a day we least expect it. Some might think it’s a challenge, but from my experience, rainy day engagement sessions can be the most romantic and magical moments to capture.

Floralscape with pinks, oranges, and peach flowers with a light blue table runner. Photo taken by Dripping Springs TX based Lydia Teague Photography.

“Planning a wedding in the Texas Hill Country? Learn how to combine wildflowers, live oak trees, and the color blue for a beautiful, nature-inspired celebration.”

Prom dates standing on a set of stairs in a arrow pattern.

How to Look your Best for Prom Portraits How to Light Prom Portraits? I used a 42″ Octobox with a Flashpoint 600 Pro Strobe on a light stand that my husband moved around for me. For many of these photos the flash was stationary. I added in the strobe to get some clean light without […]

A high school senior boy sitting with his legs straight in front of him and leaning back on an old white fence. What to bring to my Senior Portraits?

What to Bring to My Senior Portrait Photoshoot? When you think about your High School Senior Portrait Session, some things will be obvious to bring. There are things that you really have to bring and then there are things that would make the session more enjoyable. What to bring to my Senior Portraits? Keep reading… […]

An Engaged Couple comfortably embraces in a field of bluebonnets. Dripping Springs Engagement Photographer Lydia Teague

Congratulations to Carey & Leah on their recent engagement! These Native Texans wanted to have the Engagement Session in a field of bluebonnets! So, as a Dripping Springs Engagement Photographer, I took up the “challenge”. They know how much I fuss over finding the best bluebonnet field every year so I knew just where to […]

Family of 4. Parents and 2 Teen boys

I know I talk alot about Weddings, here in the Wedding Capital of Texas, but I’m also a Family Photographer in Drippings Springs/Austin area. I recently had the opportunity to document this family as they raise these great teenage boys! Ryan and Paula are about to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary. These High School Sweethearts […]

a young couple kissing as they dance in Luckenbach Texas

Your engagement sessions, aka the pre-wedding photoshoot, is where you and your fiancé get to show off your love and your outfits. And it’s always fun to choose a unique location. Maybe it means something to you or maybe you just want something different. Luckenbach is a tiny unincorporated community in the Texas Hill Country, […]

Surviving Rain on your Big Day. A vineyard wedding venue can provide a magical and picturesque setting for your special day, but it’s crucial to have a plan in case of inclement weather. By taking the necessary steps to prepare for rain, such as having a backup indoor location or renting a tent, you can […]

  I met Melinda and Daniel during their Engagement Session at Bluemont Vineyards(where we got rained out) and then Occoquan Regional Park.  We had fun immediately.  This great couple was ready to have fun during our Engagement Session, which is just to be able to laugh, cuddle, and kiss…with me watching you. LOL!  They nailed […]

Couple crossing a bridge in Occoquan Regional Park - Engagement Session

Congratulations to Melinda and Daniel on your Engagement! We started their Engagement Session at Bluemont Vineyards on a beautiful Summer day.  We met and were about 40 minutes into our session when the skies turned dark and threatening.  So we had to cut the session short, which I felt badly about, but no one wants […]