FOR TENDER HEARTS IN TEXAS & BEYOND
Photographing weddings in Texas and beyond with a nostalgic, documentary style approach, paying attention to everything worth holding onto. Your chemistry leads while I follow. For the ones who feel everything deeply and love without holding back.
Photographing weddings in Texas and beyond with a nostalgic, documentary style approach, paying attention to everything worth holding onto. Your chemistry leads while I follow. For the ones who feel everything deeply and love without holding back.
Houston Wedding Photographer // Crafting Nostalgic Souvenirs Meant to Be Treasured
Houston Wedding Photographer // Crafting Nostalgic Souvenirs Meant to Be Treasured
Photographs captured with the family scrapbook in mind.
Thoughtful Imagery
Documented Tenderly.
Storytelling Photography
for Lovers in Texas & Beyond.
Storytelling Photography
For Lovers inTexas
& Beyond.
The best photographs happen when comfort meets candid.
Whether it’s a wedding day or an ordinary afternoon, I document love as it was so what you hold onto later, takes you right back to how it felt now.
Choose the best souvenir you can get for the time you won't get back.
Elopements
A thrilling escape from tradition, infused with spontaneity and intimacy. Here or wherever love takes you.
Weddings
A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of everyone you love. Your wedding photographs become cherished keepsakes everyone around you will hold onto for generations to come.
Portraits
People captured in light and warmth. For families, grads, and every milestone along the way.
Lovers
Newly engaged, celebrating years, or just savoring the now, your love doesn't need a reason to be captured.
My portfolio is a peek behind the lens and an honest reflection of my approach when capturing people. This is where you’ll find a collection of real wedding days, engagement sessions, and portraits I’ve had the honor of documenting in across Texas and throughout the world. From backyard ceremonies and courthouse vows to mountain elopements weekends, and quiet mornings with growing families, these galleries are filled with a million tiny moments that can’t be recreated.
THE ARCHIVES
Love exists in big dreams, messy rooms & the every day magic of growing up together.
From falling in love to creating your family and every milestone in between, each session becomes another chapter in your story, all seen through the same familiar lens.
The best photographs happen when comfort meets candid. Whether it’s a wedding day or an ordinary afternoon, I document love as it was so what you hold onto later, takes you right back to how it felt now.
She is very organized and a wonderful person. When we first met her for our shoot, I was very nervous having never done something like this before, but she made it feel as if we were life long friends. A fantastic and easy experience overall!”
“We loved every step of the way with Payton.
MADISON & LUKE
Payton made the entire wedding experience from beginning to end so easy and beautiful. Her ability to capture pure human emotion and the love my spouse and I share for one another is unmatched. We couldn’t recommend her more and will be using her throughout our lifetimes."
"Truly a standout in the industry!
MADELINE & SCOTT
She’s always open to your ideas, makes you feel comfortable, is flexible and so so kind. She has done many sessions for my family and we have never had a bad experience or a bad photo. Payton makes every session personal to you while maintaining her style. She’s impressively creative. Run and book her now!"
"The BEST photographer hands down!
KENDRA FRIST
KENDRA FRIST
She is MAGICAL to work with and so kind. I hired Payton for my engagement photos and she did such an amazing job that I can’t wait for her team to tackle my wedding next! She’s incredibly talented and I love working with her. I know you will too!"
"I’d give Payton a 10/10 over & over again!
LYNDSEY & STUART
Maternity, newborn and our first family Christmas card pictures! Each session was truly amazing and captured the essence of each big milestone. I will forever treasure these pictures and memories that were created with her. I can’t wait to work with her again!"
"Payton captured our biggest family moments this year.
EMMA & TODD
and she absolutely nailed the vision that I had. She was super thorough and attentive during the planning, I felt so safe in her hands. I love how she encourages individuality and comfortability. I would trust Payton with capturing all of my life's important moments."
"I chose Payton for my college senior pictures
CRISTINA JACOME
from wedding, to maternity, birth, one year photos, family photos. She is there for every step! All of our photos are always BEAUTIFUL and we appreciate her so much."
"We love Payton so much! She takes all of our pictures
TESS MOSER
As a wedding planner, I love photographers who are flexible and positive, and Payton certainly exceeds all expectations! She is so fun to work with and really has an eye for beautiful photos. Her editing style is also unique and stunning. I will continue to recommend her to future clients. A must have!!!"
“Payton is absolutely extraordinary.
ASHLEY J,
OWNER OF VOW+VOYAGE
ASHLEY J, OWNER OF VOW+VOYAGE
We wanted moody, authentic and candid photos that showed the love and joy we surround ourselves with. Not only did she do that, but she captured so many moments we didn’t have time to fully appreciate the day of. I would recommend her 10000000x over and we will be using her for all of our future shoots."
"Payton surpassed our expectations and then some!
GABRIELLE & BILLY
She made our wedding feel magical long after it was over. How she manages to take a couple and turn them into absolute STARS is beyond me. Her beautiful vintage vibe will have me coming back for more in the years to come. She’s more than just a photographer. She will be your hype-man, personal cheerleader, and friend. And I am so so so glad I chose her."
"Our kids adore her and so do our extended family.
HANNAH & AUSTIN
She was able to turn my little idea for senior photos into a reality and completely exceeded my expectations. Payton has a true gift for capturing special moments and making her subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera. I cannot recommend her enough! I will be showing off my grad photos forever!!"
"Her talent blows me away.
SOPHIA PRIMERA
I had followed her for years, but she was capturing such a big milestone. In turn, she made it the most personable experience and gave me everything I wanted for senior photos and more. She is driven, meticulous and all around the best photographer with so much insight. I can’t wait to work with Payton again!"
"Working with Payton was such a bucket list moment for me.
SAVANAH OSES
for my unconventional senior shoot! I’m normally so self conscious about photos but looking at the pics i’ve never felt so beautiful! she made me feel so comfortable the whole time and the pictures turned out so amazing! worth every penny."
"Payton totally understood everything I wanted
ASHLEY PRIBBLE
and she really captured the aesthetic we wanted for our day. She also went above and beyond to get some late night shots of our day that ended up being some of our favorites. We have gotten so many compliments on our unique wedding photos and I cannot recommend Payton enough. I’m so glad we found her!"
"Good communication, easy to work with,
VICTORIA GONZALES
My husband and I did a lifestyle shoot with Payton to have some updated photos to use for our real estate business. She was so sweet, accommodating, and reassuring! She guided me on posing and we ended up with amazing photos that we could use for more than just our business. We love her and can’t wait to schedule our next shoot!"
"She truly captured our love and personalities!
BROOKE & ALEX
Because I know you have told each other
“I wish we had more photos together.”
