Hello, welcome to my professional photography blog. My name is Martina and I live in Austin, Texas. Capturing a beautiful moment or place is my passion. I am a natural portrait and wedding photographer, creating beautiful and timeless photos that tell your unique story. My documentary style of photography captures true emotion and allows you to be yourself in front of the camera. If you are interested in scheduling a portrait session or wedding, contact me at: info@photosbymartina.net. If you enjoy my work and would like receive updates, submit your email address below. I hope you will pull up a chair and stay a while!

Monday, February 29, 2016

Austin Engagement Photography: Rachel & Ryan

Sneak peek photos taken at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas. Rachel and Ryan recently got engaged and will be tying the knot next summer in Boston, MA. They meet 2 1/2 years ago playing coed soccer together and they hit it off pretty much right away. During our shoot, they were very relaxed and just enjoyed each other's company. It was fun taking pictures & getting to know them. Here are some of my favorites!

Austin engagement photography by Martina at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas
Austin engagement photography by Martina at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas
Austin engagement photography by Martina at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas
Austin engagement photography by Martina at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas
Austin engagement photography by Martina at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas
Austin engagement photography by Martina at McKinney Falls in Austin, Texas

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Austin Portraits: Sara at Mayfield Park

Sneak preview of a portrait session with my dear friend, Sara at Covert Park in Austin, Texas. Sara has a successful career as a Design Manager at an advertising agency. Not only that--she is fun, outgoing and amazingly talented! She has such a natural beauty about herself and my goal was to capture that. I hope you enjoy them as much I do. For more info on scheduling a session, send me an email at: msv1013@gmail.com

Austin portraits by Martina at Mayfield Park in Austin, Texas
Austin portraits by Martina at Mayfield Park in Austin
Austin portraits at Mayfield Park in Austin, Texas
Austin portraits by Martina at Mayfield Park in Austin
Austin portraits at Mayfield Park in Austin, Texas
Austin portraits by Martina at Mayfield Park in Austin

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Wedding Photography: Candis & Daniel

Sneak peek images from Candis & Daniel's wedding. This lovely couple tied the knot at the Justice of the Peace and then we took photos at the place they got engaged, Mt. Bonnell in Austin, Texas. This couple was really fun to work with and so natural in front of the camera. They are a perfect match together and very much in love! I'm so happy I was able to meet and capture these special moments with them. Here are my favorites, it was hard to pick!

Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography by Martina
Austin Wedding Photography at Mt. Bonnell
Austin Wedding Photography at Mt. Bonnell
Austin Wedding Photography at Mt. Bonnell

Monday, February 15, 2016

Newborn Photography: Baby Sky

Sneak peek images from my newborn session with baby boy, Sky. This precious bundle of joy almost a month old. He is so precious and his mama couldn't be more proud. I loved taking these pictures, he was a perfect angel during our shoot. I'm so glad I was able to document these special moments. Here are some of my favorites! For more details on my maternity/newborn packages, please email me at: msv1013@gmail.com.

Newborn baby boy laying in a basket, photo by Martina
Newborn baby boy laying in a basket, photo by Martina
The price sleeps here, photo by Martina
Newborn baby boy laying in a basket, photo by Martina
Newborn baby boy photography, photo by Martina
Newborn baby boy toes, photo by Martina
Mother holding her newborn baby boy, photo by Martina
Mother holding her newborn baby boy, photo by Martina

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Travel Photography: Corpus Christi, Texas

As many of you know, I have a passion for landscape photography. Over the weekend, we took a trip to Corpus Christi, Texas and went to Bob Hall Pier. The weather was cool but the beach was nice and clean. I took the opportunity to explore some artistic and simplistic compositions. The afternoon sunset provided some beautiful lighting. I used a slower shutter speed on some to make the water look smooth. Here are some of my favorites ;)

Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas photos by Martina
Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas photos by Martina
Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas photos by Martina
Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas photos by Martina
Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas photos by Martina
Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas photos by Martina

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Austin Portraits: Lydia & Marlena

Sneak peek images from my photo session with the lovely twin sisters, Lydia & Marlena! These two are the co-founders of Lunar Nourishment. They specialize in meditation and yoga techniques. They also sell handmade jewelry, bath and self-care products. This was one of my favorite sessions - these two were so natural in front of the camera, and we had fun! I got some really artistic shots with the afternoon sunset. It was gorgeous outside! There are so many good ones, it was hard to pick :) Here are some of my favorites from the day!

Twin sister portraits at Mary Moore Searight Park
Twin sister portraits at Mary Moore Searight Park
Twin sister portraits at Mary Moore Searight Park
Twin sister portraits at Mary Moore Searight Park
Twin sister portraits at Mary Moore Searight Park
Twin sister portraits at Mary Moore Searight Park

Monday, February 1, 2016

Austin Maternity: The Dodge Family

Sneak peek images from a maternity photoshoot with the Dodge Family. I got to spend part of Saturday getting to know this warm, fun, and down-to-earth family. They are expecting their first baby girl in April. Their son can't wait to be a big brother soon! He is so adorable :) It was a beautiful day for taking pictures and playing some football. Here are some of my favorites from our session!

Austin maternity photos by Martina
Austin maternity photos by Martina
Austin maternity photos by Martina
Austin maternity photos by Martina
Austin maternity photos by Martina