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about Harper Blankenship Photography
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Enneagram 2w1
300+ weddings captured since 2014
Located in New Braunfels, Texas
Wife to my soulmate
Mom of 2 (soon to be 3)
Untalented ukulele player
Austin native
A DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL
with a heart for intentionality & real, genuine joy.
since 2014
My passion for photography comes from wanting to create images that are not only beautiful pieces of lasting artwork, but meaningful moments frozen in time. I know I know, it sounds generic and you may have read those same words on a few websites by now, but I think it's a concept that gets tossed around a lot without having a lot to back it up.
When I'm working, it's not enough to set up a shot, pose a couple of people, and snap the shutter. It's not even enough to simply take photos of whatever is happening in the moment. The challenge is knowing how to create a space that is conductive to beautiful moments unfolding, while still being photogenic.
It's about subtly pushing you and the people around you to interact without feeling forced, and already having my camera ready to snap the little laughs, glances, and silly faces before anyone has had a chance to notice. It's about giving subtle strategic instructions to set up a moment that will be a real experience instead of an awkward photo-op. It's about keeping the mood light during family portraits after your ceremony, and being tuned-in to any stress anyone in the room is feeling to help carefully de-escalate so the mood stays positive and I can keep capturing real happy faces.
It's always being kind and respectful, and never EVER rudely barking commands at wedding guests, family members, or routy groomsmen to get them to cooperate, because as soon as that happens the mood is shot and from there what would I be capturing? Only forced smiles, sad people, and a ruined experience for the sake of a stiff photo.
The true art in wedding photography goes so far beyond choosing nice backdrops, understanding lighting and camera settings, and curating a gallery of consistent color and style. The real value is in telling a story that is authentic, joyful, and created in an atmosphere that feels natural rather than a chore.
Nearly a decade of being a full-time wedding photographer, and over 300 weddings, has taught me to see my job as more than just taking pretty photos, and I'm passionate about doing the best job that I can for each and every one of my couples.
"It could be the AMAZING photos she takes (obviously), her light, colorful and happy photography style (romantic- check, majestic- check) or her goofy and warm personality (patiently waiting for her Netflix standup special). Whatever caught your eye; you WILL NOT be disappointed. "
- Tiffany & Mitchell
WHAT TO EXPECT

EXPERT GUIDANCE
My goal is to create a gallery of a balanced mix of posed portraits, joyful candids, and a little bit of detail work to tie it all together. To do this, you need direction! Even the candid photos require a decent amount of string pulling on my end. All you have to do is follow my lead, and I'll guide you through everything. Don't worry, I won't have you doing anything super awkward, or that pushes you far out of your comfort zone (I'll be paying close attention to your personalities and cues to avoid torturing you).
VIBRANT, YET NATURAL COLOR
The colors of your wedding are important! With all of the thought you put into selecting the perfect lipstick shade, colorful florals, linens, and even your hair color, I consider it a priority to avoid any major color-shifts in my editing style. While I may let my greens lean a bit on the minty side, I'm careful to keep my colors as close to the real tones of your day as possible.
No orange OR washed-out skin, no stripping all of the color from the trees and grass, and no excessive color saturation. Just bright happy natural color and fresh, flattering skin tones.


ATTENTION TO DETAIL
I'm a stickler for the little things that really make a difference. Things like keeping an eye on how your hair is lying, how your dress is falling and how the wind is affecting it, or how the shadows are falling on your individual features. Sometimes it means being more hands-on with posing direction, and sometimes it's giving intentionally vague instructions that aim to keep you moving so that you don't have a chance to overthink your body language and look stiff. I want you to look your best in your photos just as much as you do, and I'm always tuned in to all of those little things that will help push your photos to that extra level.
"I think we got the perfect mix of sentimental shots/portraits and artistic shots, and she ALWAYS captured the joy of the moment either way. I also think her editing just makes everyone look flawless, magical, and angelic without being overly washed out or super obviously edited."
- Linsey & Rafael