Every venue changes how a wedding day unfolds. The light moves differently, the timeline shifts around the space, and the best photo opportunities aren't always the obvious ones. Below is every venue we've personally photographed a wedding at, grouped by area, with real notes on what to expect at each. If your venue isn't listed, we likely still cover it — reach out and we can talk through it.
San Antonio
New Braunfels & Gruene
Boerne & the Hill Country
Spring Branch
Helotes
Canyon Lake
Dripping Springs
Wimberley
Common questions
Sitting above the Hill Country, La Cantera offers dramatic elevation and golden hour light that changes depending on where the ceremony is set. We've photographed both full evening receptions and smaller outdoor-dinner celebrations here. See the full venue page.
Set on the museum's Spanish Colonial Revival grounds, the McNay offers two distinct ceremony spaces — the Gazebo & Fish Pond area and the Main Fountain courtyard — plus indoor portraits inside the galleries. The museum restricts open flame, confetti, and glitter, which we plan around when timing the day.
Founded in 1838 in downtown San Antonio, San Fernando Cathedral is a working Catholic cathedral, with cool stone, high ceilings, and stained glass light that shifts through the day. See the full venue page.
A 1931 estate in Castle Hills, the Veranda gives couples three distinct reception settings under one roof — an open-air courtyard, an indoor ballroom, and a covered pavilion. See the full venue page.
An oak-shaded ceremony space with a gazebo for portraits and winding garden paths that photograph well in any season. See the full venue page.
Sitting on the edge of Cibolo Creek, this German-heritage settlement has a rustic, vintage character that suits documentary coverage well, with golden hour light that lines up naturally with the property's open fields. See the full venue page.
Allen Farmhaus pairs an open-air chapel with a reception barn, and its open fields catch a golden-hour glow that's become one of the most requested shots couples ask for. See the full venue page.
Minutes from the Gruene Historic District, Gruene Estate's ceremony chapel has no walls, just wooden beams and open sky, so ceremony portraits come out consistently bright and naturally lit. See the full venue page.
A Hill Country property just outside historic Gruene, with towering oak trees and both outdoor and indoor ceremony options — useful when Texas weather doesn't cooperate. See the full venue page.
A private, secluded property in New Braunfels with an outdoor ceremony site and a grand indoor reception hall, close enough for San Antonio and Austin guests without feeling like a city venue. See the full venue page.
Set in the heart of the Hill Country, The Milestone's grounds offer an outdoor ceremony backdrop of rolling hills and mature oaks, with an indoor ballroom that blends rustic wood beams and elegant chandeliers for the reception. See the full venue page.
A Hill Country ranch venue outside Boerne, with open, unmanicured land that suits a documentary approach well. See the full venue page.
More than 300 private acres with Guadalupe River frontage, two distinct ceremony sites, and an indoor-outdoor reception space built for up to 250 guests. See the full venue page.
Tucked off Highway 46 between Boerne and Spring Branch, Lost Mission centers on a Spanish-style chapel with thick white walls and minimal decor. Read Adriana & Manuel's wedding feature.
Roughly 30 acres pairing industrial architecture with the Hill Country's open fields and heritage oaks, with ceremonies typically held under the property's Living Oak. See the full venue page.
A private, secluded property surrounded by towering oak trees and a flowing creek, with all-inclusive packages that simplify vendor coordination for couples. See the full venue page.
A lakeside venue with panoramic water views, close enough to both San Antonio and Austin to work for a full wedding weekend. See the full venue page.
A vineyard-style property with rolling grounds and a mix of modern and rustic architecture, giving a wedding day several distinct visual settings without leaving the property. See our Dripping Springs weddings.
Allegro Wedding & Events
A Dripping Springs venue with on-site accommodations, which let Lauren and Nathan's wedding party get ready on property and kept the whole day unhurried. The space carries a wedding from getting-ready through a full evening reception without needing to relocate. Read Lauren & Nathan's wedding feature.
Shaded by more than 100 live oak trees, with a ceremony site under the canopy and a reception barn finished with chandeliers and statement woodwork. See our Inspiring Oaks Ranch weddings.
This is not a complete listing of all the venues where we have experience. Reach out and let’s chat about your plans
Do you have experience photographing weddings at these venues? Yes. Every venue listed here is one we've personally photographed a wedding at, not just a venue we know about secondhand.
What if our venue isn't on this list? We photograph weddings throughout San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country beyond what's listed here. If you don't see your venue, reach out and we can talk through it.
Do you have venue recommendations if we haven't booked one yet? Yes. If you're still deciding, we're happy to talk through which of these might fit your guest count, budget, and style.
Planning a wedding at one of these venues, or somewhere not listed here? Get in touch, or see more of our work on the wedding page.
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We see the beauty in light and shadow, in quiet glances and unguarded laughter. Your playfulness, your connection with family and friends — these are the moments we live for. We guide when needed, but our passion is capturing the unscripted interactions that truly define your love story.
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