Southern Valley Photography LLC

06/02/2026

48 trips around the sun ☀️🫖🦌

What better way to celebrate my birthday than a little tea party with my deer?

Now, convincing wild deer to casually gather around a tea table like they’d received formal invitations was no small feat… especially with 22 of them roaming around and the sun slipping lower by the minute. There may have been a lot of running, a lot of waiting, and at least a hundred takes involved 😅

But somehow, in the middle of the chaos, it all came together—and it felt every bit as sweet and whimsical as I imagined.

A little magic, a setting sun, curious deer, and another beautiful trip around the sun. Here’s to 48… and to celebrating life in ways that feel a little wild and wonderfully magical 🩷✨🦌

05/29/2026

A very exciting announcement from the family: my brother’s dog, Beastie Furface, is officially Mr. December 🐾✨ And I’m extra honored that the portrait in the calendar is one I captured for him while visiting a few years back.
Congratulations 🥳 Beastie!! 🩷

05/26/2026

Tiny hands in mama’s wedding dress, twirling around like they already know it holds a little magic 🤍✨

Today it’s dress-up, giggles, and veils that are far too big. One day, it’ll be their turn—standing in front of a mirror, slipping into a dress of their own, getting ready to begin a new chapter.

And somehow, for every mom, that day will feel like it arrived in the blink of an eye.

So for now… hold onto the little moments, the curls, the tiny toes, and the sweet innocence of pretending. Because these are the days we’ll wish we could relive just once more. 🤍

05/23/2026

Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊 Class of 2026 Bastrop High!!!

05/23/2026

Here is a link to the Grad Hat Toss photo. All parents, friends and loved ones of graduates are welcome to download the photo for FREE! Share this link with others and prints can be ordered through the link as well but is completely optional. Prints are shipped directly to your home from a professional print lab, ensuring outstanding quality.

Grad Hat Toss

05/23/2026

Recently I was interviewed by Ron Holt of Bastrop Connect. He was absolutely wonderful to speak with regarding the services I offer and to give Bastrop and area a better idea of who I am and what I do in preserving memories for so many.

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05/23/2026

To all the parents of graduates 🎓, Bastrop ISD has a link in their post to all photos they had taken of the graduation ceremony and graduates. Lots of beautiful happy faces!! I found my graduate and I hope you can too!!

05/22/2026

Last night, my son — alongside so many incredible students — graduated from Bastrop High School. 🎓

While I was there as a proud parent cheering on my son, I’m rarely ever without my camera. In the middle of all the excitement, I captured this moment, and it instantly felt bigger than just one graduate. It was a celebration of an entire class stepping into their future together.

If you are a parent of a Bastrop High School graduate and would like a copy of this photo, I would be honored to share it with you at no cost. This moment belongs to all of our children and the memories they created together. ❤️

Send me a message and I’ll provide you a link to download a full resolution copy.

05/20/2026

Sneaks are out for this beautiful family session at the stunning Laughing Pines Cottages ✨

From the dreamy scenery to the sweetest family moments, this session was absolutely gorgeous from start to finish. I’m so excited for them to relive these memories through their gallery 🩷

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05/19/2026

Mother’s Day at The Driskill was full of sweet moments, beautiful families, and all the little in-between memories that deserve to be remembered. It was such an honor capturing portraits for families celebrating moms in every stage of motherhood—from first-time moms to grandmothers surrounded by the family they built.

Days like this are such a reminder of why I love what I do: freezing fleeting moments that will only mean more as the years pass. 🌷📷