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Elegant Bridal Portraits at Addison Woods | Violet Martinez Photography If you’re dreaming of timeless, elegant portraits, this bridal session at Addison Woods will inspire you! Addison Woods is one of my favorite Houston-area venues for bridal sessions and weddings. Its bright, modern architecture and beautiful outdoor spaces provide the perfect setting for sophisticated and […]

Timeless Bridal Session at Addison Woods

June 19, 2025

Portraits

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Lauren and Matthew’s Grand Galvez engagement session was the perfect blend of elegance and coastal charm. The historic Grand Galvez hotel, located right off the Galveston seawall, offered a dreamy, vintage-inspired backdrop with its chandeliers, grand architecture, and black-and-white tiled floors. It’s one of my favorite places to shoot for couples who want a romantic […]

Grand Galvez Engagement Session Ending at the Galveston Beach

June 17, 2025

Engagements

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There’s something timeless about a love story told in nature, and this The Woodlands engagement session was the perfect blend of charm, romance, and joy. From tree-lined paths to quiet moments by the water, this couple brought so much heart into every frame. We began the session under a canopy of green where soft light […]

The Woodlands Engagement Session

June 13, 2025

Engagements

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Houston Christmas Mini Photos I’m thrilled to announce our upcoming 2024 Indoor Christmas Minis at The Makenzie Glasshouse! 📸 The Glasshouse features two beautifully styled sets, just as shown in the photos! 🌿 Each session is 15 minutes and includes 20 high-resolution, edited images delivered via a personal online gallery for easy downloading. You’ll also […]

2024 Indoor Christmas Minis

October 22, 2024

Families

Indoor Christmas Minis, christmas trees
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Museum District in Houston, TX Hotel ZaZa Weddings is a staple in around Houston Museum District. Many amazing weddings have been photgh here. As Ginny popped champagne, you can tell she just want to have a good time. The all the bridesmaids had matching pj’s which were super fun and cute. Getting ready for the […]

Hotel ZaZa Wedding Houston Museum District

October 27, 2022

Weddings

winter wedding at hotel zaza
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Fall season hits a bit different. Keaton and Valerie wanted a woodsy vibe for their engagement photos. It was a beautiful day to photograph engagement photos at the Houston Arboretum. Fall Engagement photos at the Houston Arboretum Keaton and Valerie at just a great time showing off their personally. Valerie choose some adorable dresses. They […]

Engagement Photos at the Houston Arboretum | Keaton and Valerie

October 12, 2022

Engagements

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