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Amber Watkins

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I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

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I'm Amber, and I'm so happy you're here. This blog is a journal about my life, travels, and the beauty I capture. Stay a while and say hello!

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Why I Chose Honeybook to Manage my Business

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Personal

When I first started my photography business, I managed my projects with email and notebooks… And just to give you a little background about myself, I am someone who LIVES for structure. It sort of runs my life, which is a borderline bad thing… but that’s another issue for another time. I knew I couldn’t […]

Surprise Proposal at Dallas Love Field

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Engagements

It was all so perfectly planned… Brooke and Tim had flown into Dallas from Orange County to visit some friends the night before. Then on Saturday evening Brooke and her friends were supposed to pick up another one of their girlfriends at Love Field Airport and head out for a girls night out. Or so […]

Favorite Travel Destinations

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Personal

I absolutely love traveling. When I’m not traveling, I’m planning my travels. And when I’m not planning my travels, I’m daydreaming about traveling. It’s an addiction. A wanderlust. A need to see the world and experience different places, people, and cultures. Read here about some of my favorite travel destinations I’ve been to so far! […]

Why Albums are the Best Way to Remember your Wedding Day

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For Brides

I believe that your wedding photos do not belong on your phone. I believe that your wedding photos belong in a beautiful photo album right there on your coffee table. So that your children and grandchildren can flip through it’s pages for years to come. I believe that photo albums are the absolute best way […]

15 Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

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Personal

As a business owner and, lets face it, someone living in 2020, I’ve grown more and more familiar with the feeling of stress and anxiety. It’s scary. It’s uncomfortable. And the feeling of anxiety alone can lead to even more stress and anxiety – like a big, bad snowball steamrolling its way down a hill. […]

Is a First Look Right for You?

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For Brides

If you’re wondering whether a First Look is right for you, stop right here. That moment the Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day is magical. And this is true whether the couple chooses to wait until the bride walks down the aisle or chooses to do a […]

Classic Romantic Wedding at The Arizona Biltmore

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Weddings

The Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix is an incredible venue with a unique, vintage feel. You can just feel history dating back to the 1920’s as you explore the grounds. I’ts a lush oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert, and a wonderful backdrop for this classic, romantic wedding. The light in Arizona looks so […]

Four Generations, One Family

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Portraits

Let me tell you guys a little story… Back in 2015, I bought my first DSLR camera. My boyfriend, Trey, and I were traveling a lot, and I originally bought it only to take photos of the beautiful landscapes we were witnessing. Not knowing what path it would eventually lead me down… A few months […]

Traditional Indian Micro Wedding

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Weddings

Okay you guys… let’s talk Micro Weddings. I am obsessed with this new trend! It is such a great alternative to a full wedding! And still just as incredible! I mean just look at these images from Terri & Sam’s stunning Micro Wedding at The Carlisle Room in Dallas! The whole thing was perfect from […]

Downtown Fort Worth Engagement

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Engagements

Meet Gabby & Tyler… the absolute CUTEST engaged couple! They were such troopers as we walked all around Downtown Fort Worth for their engagement session. But it was totally worth it! I’m so obsessed with this shots we got! Gabby was simply drawn  to the beautiful architectural pieces in Fort Worth. And how could you […]

Industrial Wedding at the The 4 Eleven

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Weddings

I rarely experience a wedding day where the bride and groom are quite as relaxed and carefree as Kelsey and Isaac… These two are always so joyful, and I was so happy to see that their wedding day would be no different. I always tell my couples that one of the most important things you […]

Dallas Arboretum Engagement Session

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Engagements

This Thanksgiving season I’m being reminded of what it means to be thankful for the ones you love… I have absolutely loved getting to know Samantha and Crystal. After talking to them for a only a short while you can just see and feel how much they cherish one another. Crystal serves as a Dallas […]

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