FOR TENDER HEARTS IN TEXAS & BEYOND
For the ones who feel everything deeply and love without holding back. I document weddings in Houston and beyond with a nostalgic, documentary approach, paying attention to what naturally unfolds. Your chemistry leads. I follow. Nothing forced. Just your story, candid and true.
For the ones who feel everything deeply and love without holding back. I document weddings in Houston and beyond with a nostalgic, documentary approach, paying attention to what naturally unfolds. Your chemistry leads. I follow. Nothing forced. Just your story, candid and true.
Houston Wedding Photographer. Nostalgic & Candid Heirlooms Worth Framing
Houston Wedding Photographer. Nostalgic & Candid Heirlooms Worth Framing
Your Love Written Artfully in Light & Color
Telling Your Story with Tenderness & Truth
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 naturally unfolds, so what you hold onto later brings you right back to how it felt then. Real love doesn’t need direction. It needs to be noticed.
We can create something
wonderful together.
02. Elopements
A magical, thrilling escape from tradition, infused with spontaneity, intimacy, and the freedom to do things your own way. Here or wherever love takes you.
01. Weddings
It’s not only the dress, cake, or the first dance. It’s the emotion and joy shared between you that shapes the day. A once in a lifetime gathering of everyone you love celebrating your forever.
04. Portraits
Created in light and warmth, and meant to be felt as much as they are seen. For families, grads, and every milestone along the way.
03. Lovers
Whether you're newly engaged, celebrating years, or simply savoring the now, capturing your love keeps this chapter close. When all you need in life is each other.
The Hartsells
A peek behind the lens. This space holds wedding galleries, engagement sessions, and candid family stories captured in Houston, across Texas, and throughout the world. From grand venues to intimate backyard ceremonies, from courthouse vows downtown to slow Sunday mornings with growing families, these are the images that linger. Nostalgic, full of love, and always rooted in real connection.
The Novicks
The Smiths
THE ARCHIVES
Where love exists in big dreams, joyful chaos, & the every day magic of growing up
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.
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
