Tucked away deep within a quiet Houston neighborhood, El Jardin Beach is the perfect hidden gem for a couples session. Jillian and Christian ran around together on a brisk, quiet morning in March, just before sunrise. The love between these two shone through in their photos: the constant laughs, closeness, and the ease of being with your person. The soft sunrise lighting, palm trees, calm waves, and green landscapes created the perfect scene for me to capture their connection.


Shot mostly on digital, with a hint of 35mm film

Couple embracing and laughing together in front of tall reeds during outdoor engagement photo session.
Smiling couple posing together beside a tall palm tree with golden reeds in the background.
Laughing bride and groom embracing on a windy beach with hair blowing during romantic couples photo session.
Woman in white dress spinning playfully in a grassy field with tall dry reeds under a blue sky.
Engaged couple sitting apart on sandy beach smiling at each other with coastal homes visible in background.
Romantic couple embracing on a wet sandy beach, woman in white dress smiling as man kisses her cheek.
Close-up of wet sandy beach shoreline with scattered white sea foam patterns on the sand.
Romantic couple sharing a kiss outdoors with lush green trees in the background.
Black and white photo of couple holding hands and laughing together in front of tall wild reeds.
Close-up of engaged couple holding hands, woman wearing floral embroidered wedding dress outdoors.
Happy couple dancing and laughing in a green field with tall golden reeds in the background.
Couple dancing joyfully on a beach at sunset, woman with flowing hair reaching arms up toward cloudy sky.
Smiling engaged couple embracing beside a palm tree with tall golden grass background.
Black and white photo of couple standing together on a reflective beach, woman in flowing white dress.
Couple standing apart near a palm tree with tall golden reeds and blue sky in the background.
Happy engaged couple smiling and touching noses, man wearing silver wedding band outdoors.
Lone palm tree standing in green grass before tall golden reeds under an overcast sky at wedding venue.
Groom lifting and kissing bride in white dress in front of tall golden reeds at sunset engagement shoot.
Engaged couple holding hands and smiling at each other in front of tall golden grass.