Texas, I will miss you when we move to DC next January. There are tons of things to love, but I have to admit, I’ll really, really miss your sunsets and your wide open fields. Texas lighting is unreal to me, even still; I was raised in West Virginia and when the sun sets, it falls behind tall, forest-covered mountains, which is beautiful, truly, but here, you get an extra 15-20 minutes of this just… surreal sunlight. The skies turns a bright orange color and your shadows become bright blue and then there are a few minutes before sunset where your shadows get so long they stretch across entire fields. There’s something really magical about being 100 feet tall, even if it’s in shadow form.
Puja and Jeorg are warm and loving and I’m so glad they made time to come to Austin after a hectic weekend before rushing back home. We started off the session at Austin’s downtown La Condessa and then moved to a field near the airport so they could run off to catch some magical Texas sun light before being whisked back to California a few minutes later. Here are a few favorites from our magical sunset session.
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Leah Muse - Absolutely gorgeous couple. Love how real these are.
Heather J - The light, the gorgeous bride, and their connection are all unreal. Way to go Miss Nessa (or I guess it’s Mrs. Nessa, now).
Elissa - I love the way your images make me feel…
Makes me want to hire you to photograph everything happening in my life!
David Robertson - nessa this is SO amazing!! the skin tones, light, couple and the emotions in these images are just unreal!!
Brittany - NESSA! I love every single one. What a gorgeous couple :)
Jason - You know I love this. Just awesome work, stunningly cute couple and so well photographed. Killer.
Tracy Morter - Utterly gorgeous, wonderful composition and light!
Amber Hughes - Seriously? This session is awesome! Love the variety in the poses (you always have such good variety!) and the beautiful locations… they look amazing throughout! Can’t wait to see their wedding! :)
Jessica Schilling - Beautiful as always, Nessa! I really like all the wide shots and how much you used the different locations, it really gives a sense of place. And that last image is my favorite – I’m a sucker for over the shoulder glances!
Paul Von Rieter - Beautiful work and such an attractive couple! Awesome work!
ALMA - Yikess…you killed it big time and stunning use of light mate!
Kelsey - These are so beautiful Nessa!! They are a seriously gorgeous couple too. I love how your composition. Gorgeous!
Nick - Gorgeous, Nessa! Beautiful light and great couple!
Paul Nguyen - Great photos! Almost Looks like they are the only people in the world.
nadine - beautiful work, lady! i like the ones of them in the field.
Drew W - Dang Nessa! Inlove your use of compositions in this set. Also really digging on the variety!
Zak - Nessa your posing is always so natural and creative. Beautiful set of images of an attractive couple!
Kellee - That light is truly gorgeous…and the couple too of course!
Matthew Mead - Last one is killing me. So awesome!!!
Marianne Taylor - Oh my they are friggin gorgeous! The ones in the field… I die. So so beautiful.
Laura - Wow! That 1st and last shot…WOW! The entire series is gorgeous! I love your compositions, variety of posing and your post processing. You nailed this one!
dustin - mad skills N
Sam - Gawd, such a beautiful couple and such beautiful photos. So much good light! Amazing work as always.
Eric - Wow, Nessa! What amazing light and an absolutely amazing couple.
imthiaz houseman - wow, what a stunning couple. I LOVE the last shot. beautiful set.
Sarah Rominger - Nessaaaa. These are absolutely beautiful! But I think you already know how much I adore your work :)
Blake Burton - dang….you inspire
Marie Lloyd - These photographs are great. I love the use of lead in lines from the overhead cables, clever!! :)
ayesha - holy cow, that’s a smokin couple. first image fierce as anything. you so rocked this. also, will you shoot me when you move here??? :)
Brian Davis - Holy Crap Nessa, your work is getting soooo good!
Kristi Wright - Stunning couple. I love shot #9!
Lisa Novakowski - Oh, my, what a beautiful session. I kept thinking, “oh wow, oh WOW” as I scrolled down through the images. This couple is really great in front of your camera too. Just ROCKIN’!
Leo Druker - Wow, Nessa! These are amazing, hands down and that last shot is just ridiculous. Awesome work! :)
Warren Williams - Stunning photos, in beautiful light.
Mark Parker - Wow! Beautiful couple! I bet that made the job a lot easier! :-)
Nora - Awesome work as usual Nessa!
Life with Kaishon - Oh my heart! Such a gorgeous couple. And you aren’t kidding! That light is all sorts of fantastic. Wishing them well on their journey of love!
Cassie - O.M.G These are AMAZING!!! Such a beautiful couple and these pictures really enhanced their natural beauty. You are soo talented Nessa!
Heather E - Oh my goodness. This couple is ridiculously good looking. You captured them beautifully. Amazing use of light, and amazing portraits. Great work.
Josh - Love the shots in the field! Loved the whole shoot! Great post!
Tenielle - OH MY! What a striking beauty! I adore the locations you’ve chosen, your exposures and post processing is perfection, this just flows so easily! LOVE the shot with the power lines, what am I kidding I love them ALL!!!
Jon Cardiff - Excellent images! Really good work, caught beautifully.
Perez - Amazing light and fantastic colours. Lovely couple!
Anil - Really Amazing Work! Beautiful couple!
Vitalii Kukresh - Excellent choice of locations. I like it. Great job.
Joanna D - Beautiful work Nessa, as always. I try to pick a favorite but just can’t seem to decide. The connection is so there between the couple. You have done a fabulous job capturing their love. :)
Porter Watkins - geeze nessa those first ones are STUN-NING!! what a gorgeous couple
Perez - Wow! The shots are so sweet!
Amanda Basteen - Your work never ceases to be amazingly good! Love the last, oh, 10 shots the most. :)
Heather - This session is wonderful!! I adore those shots of them on the stairs, especially the first two. Epic work!
Elizabeth - Seriously amazing. Can I hire you? ;)
Olivia Leigh - so good! just stunning.
Chris - Awesome light, composition and storytelling at it’s best ;)
Alyx - They are awesome…so gorgeous..so cute..so amazing…i love those pics…good job!
Joni Schrantz - Love the posing and the editing. That last shot is a stunner, she is beautiful and your shots really show her beauty. Nice work.