Welcome to In a Lifetime Photography
Real Moments. Real Emotions. Wedding Photography You Can Trust
Your wedding is about more than just photos — it’s about the people, the laughter, the emotions, and the moments you’ll never want to forget. My job is simple: to capture those moments honestly and beautifully, so you can relive them for years to come.
Based in Cypress, Texas, I’ve been photographing weddings and families across Houston and The Woodlands for over 15 years. My style is classic and natural — no heavy filters, no forced poses — just genuine images that tell your story.
Whether it’s your wedding day, an engagement session, or family portraits, I approach every event with the same focus: creating images that feel real, timeless, and true to you.
You’ll receive not only a curated digital gallery to share with loved ones, but also the option to turn your images into heirloom albums and wall art that last for generations.
If you’re looking for a photographer who combines experience, reliability, and a personal touch, you’re in the right place. Take a look through the galleries, and when you’re ready, let’s talk about how I can help tell your story.
A beautiful ceremony at @venue311 #weddingday #weddingceremony #venue311
Chandeliers, purple uplighting, a packed dance floor, and a bridal party that showed up in those fuchsia gowns. 🔥
This Hilton Houston Post Oak reception was the perfect mix of elegant ballroom details and pure, joyful energy—from the grand entrances to the dance-circle moments you feel when you look back.
Planning a Houston ballroom wedding? Send me a DM and let’s talk coverage.
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Chandeliers, purple uplighting, a packed dance floor, and a bridal party that showed up in those fuchsia gowns. 🔥
This Hilton Houston Post Oak reception was the perfect mix of elegant ballroom details and pure, joyful energy—from the grand entrances to the dance-circle moments you feel when you look back.
Planning a Houston ballroom wedding? Send me a DM and let’s talk coverage.
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Your wedding dress deserves its own moment. 👰✨
Bridal sessions are the “practice run” that makes the wedding day easier—posing feels natural, your hair + makeup are on point, and you get magazine-style portraits before the timeline gets chaotic.
This set is a reminder: good light + a confident bride + a clean location = timeless.
If you’re a Houston-area bride, tap Send Message (or DM “BRIDAL”) and I’ll send availability + pricing for a bridal session.
📍Houston • Cypress • Katy • The Woodlands
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Cypress nights + waterfront views + a couple that keeps it real. 🔥
This engagement session at Towne Lake Boardwalk was the perfect mix of romantic and effortless—clean backgrounds, great light, and that sunset sky doing what it does.
Also: a bold outfit choice always wins. That red dress understood the assignment.
Engaged and planning in Cypress/Katy/Houston? DM me “TOWNE LAKE” and I’ll send my favorite session locations + best time-of-day tips.
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Daylight elegance ➜ night-time glow. ✨
This is The Springs Event Venue (Cypress, TX)—grand columns, château-style charm, and an outdoor ceremony space that was built for a classic “walk down the aisle” moment.
If you’re getting married at @springsvenuecypress, this venue photographs beautifully from start to finish—wide establishing shots, clean symmetry, and dramatic lighting once the sun drops.
Planning your Cypress/Houston wedding? DM me your date and I’ll send availability + a quick “Springs-friendly” photo plan.
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Date night, but make it forever. 🍇🥂
This Hermann Park engagement session was built around a simple idea: a picnic, a toast, and the kind of quiet moments that actually feel like them.
I’m a big fan of engagement sessions that look elevated without trying too hard—good light, good styling, and genuine connection. Hermann Park understood the assignment.
Want a session like this? DM me “HERMANN” and I’ll send a few engagement session concepts that photograph beautifully in Houston.
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Summer sun, a Texas ranch venue, and a couple that made the “in-between” moments look effortless. 🤍
This wedding at @circleofsevenranch in East Bernard had everything I love: a clean outdoor ceremony setup, gorgeous greenery for portraits, and the kind of quiet, intimate time that lets the day feel like yours—not a photoshoot.
Planning a 2026 wedding? Send me your date + venue and I’ll tell you what I’d recommend for the best light and timeline.
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He didn’t just propose… he built the moment. 🧱❤️
A surprise proposal inside their new home while it’s still under construction—a perfect “building on a new foundation” story. Candlelight, a rose-heart backdrop, and that neon Will You Marry Me? sign hitting like a mic drop.
If you’re planning a proposal (especially during the holiday season), don’t wing it—let’s plan it and photograph it right so you can stay present while I capture every reaction.
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That moment when you finally step into your reception space in your dress and see everything you’ve been planning actually come together. ✨
Our bride’s classic ballgown from @impressionbridalstores was made for the big windows, twinkle lights, and garden ceremony spaces at @shirleyacresevents.
From quiet portraits under the floral arch to a full-out celebration with the wedding party, this day was the perfect mix of elegant and fun.
💾 Save this if you’re dreaming of a ballgown and a garden-style venue.
Planning a wedding at Shirley Acres or anywhere in the Cypress / Houston area? Tap the link in my bio to check availability and learn more about wedding collections.
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Most couples don’t “get bad photos”…
they just accidentally make them harder to get.
Here are 3 things that quietly wreck wedding images:
1️⃣ Hair & makeup running late
If glam runs behind, something gets cut—almost always your photo time. Start earlier and build in buffer so you’re not rushed before the ceremony.
2️⃣ No time for couple portraits
You need 20–30 minutes of “just married” time for the images you’ll frame, print, and use in your album. If it’s not on the timeline, it WILL disappear.
3️⃣ Drinking too much, eating too little
Hungry + tipsy = tired faces and low energy. Eat a real meal and sip smart so you can actually enjoy your reception and look like yourself in photos.
💾 Save this post for when you’re building your wedding day timeline.
Planning a wedding in the Cypress / Houston area? Tap the link in my bio to check availability and get help with a realistic photo timeline.
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Honoring 250 years of courage, service, and sacrifice.
Proud to have captured the 250th Marine Corps Ball held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott — a celebration of tradition, honor, and brotherhood that continues to inspire.
Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps — Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸
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📍The Woodlands, Texas
🎖️ Event: 250th Marine Corps Ball
📷 In a Lifetime Photography | @ialphoto
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Planning Tips & Real Weddings
Katy Engagement photography and family photography
While I love all types of photography, my primary focus is Wedding photography, Engagement photography and Family photography. I live in Cypress, Texas but that does not limit me to the Cypress, Texas area. Click on the images below to take a look below at some samples of my work and let me know how I can serve you
Engagement photography
Wedding photography
Family photography
