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Austin Intimate Wedding Photography Told Through Journalistic Storytelling.
A New Beginning
Engagements
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OUR BELIEFS
Hey, I’m Sam—that’s me sitting on the ground with the doggos (honestly, a pretty standard day in my life). Alongside my husband Eric, we run Rae Allen Photography, a storytelling-driven photography studio based in Austin, Texas, serving couples, families, and free spirits all across Central Texas.
We believe in purposeful photography that evokes real emotion—whether that’s a laugh so hard your nose scrunches, chasing your pups through an open field, or that once-in-a-lifetime hug from your dad on your wedding day.
We’re not here to stage perfect moments. We’re here to capture the perfectly honest ones.
At Rae Allen Photography, communication is everything—we answer our phones, respond to your texts, and make sure you feel supported every step of the way. We don’t follow fleeting trends. We follow our hearts. And our hearts are drawn to clients who want more than pretty pictures—they want connection, emotion, and imagery that stands the test of time.
So if you're dreaming of a photography experience that’s deeply personal, joyfully candid, and full of heart—we'd love to meet you.
Prepping for your engagement session.
Start off on the right foot and right outfit with this comprehensive and beautiful guide! We will be talking about comfort, patterns, colors and prepping for your shoot.
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JACQUI | MATERNITY
"These are my go-to photographers for family photos and special occasions. Most recently they took maternity photos for me. I was big as can be, and they were extremely patient and helpful hiking down to a beautiful creek with me for photos (my requested location). They created stunning photos for me and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and finished product."
ELLE | BRIDE
"We absolutely could not be happier with our experience working with Sam and Eric. They were incredibly friendly and easy to work with, very responsive, and magically made my husband and I photogenic. The photos we received were stunning. They managed to capture the most genuine and intimate little moments between us. We’re so grateful to have our special day documented so beautifully."
MACY & MATT | COUPLES
"Sam is such a talented photographer! She helped make my ideas come to life. Matt and I had so much fun while she was taking photos! She helped us both feel comfortable and at ease as she captured all of our special moments together," --Macy