Carleigh Rae Photography

The dreamiest engagement session with Trinity & Kevin ❤️‍🔥

Associate: Rose Schultz

Long Live Cowboys 🤠

A little something different today! I love getting to hang out and watch the cattle being worked

The sweetest morning in the studio with the Markhams as we celebrated their precious boy turning ONE! From tiny giggles and curious little smiles to being wrapped up in mama and dad’s arms, every moment felt so full of love. 🤍

Bridals at a castle? Yes please ❤️‍🔥

Updated copy paste tag list

- Host - Styled Shoot Collective Senae Photography Alyncia Dennis
- Venue + Specialty Cocktails- Chateau Nouvelle
- Lead Design + Styling + Planning - Houston Wedding & Event Planner
- Production + Rentals- Decor 2 remember
- Lead Coordinator + Planning- Ambrosia & Nectar Events and Design
- Day of Coordination- TIFFANY | Houston Wedding Planning & Design HOUSTON WEDDING PLANNER + DESIGNER Planning | Design | Consultations | Styling | Hosting Maha | Wedding & Event Planner
- Welcome Signs, Dance floors, Seating Charts- Texas Wedding Entertainment + Production 💜🩷🧡
- Hair and Makeup- BLUSH ARTISTRY | PREMIER BEAUTY TEAM: HAIR | MAKEUP | SPRAY TANS
- Event DJ- Bar, Stage for Martini Moment - Elevated AV Production
- DElevated AV Productiondal BoutiqueWanderlust Bridal Boutiquefornalwear
- Stationery- The Penny Paperie | LuxuryThe Penny Paperie | Luxury StationeryON | Houston Tent & EvAVALON | Houston Tent & Event Rentals- Hedrick’s Catering & EventHedrick’s Catering & Eventsage | CalligraphEvent Signage | Calligraphy | Engravingortes
- CharcutShun-Taye CortesDesserts- Grazeables
- Live PaintingGrazeables Drinkard Art - LiBrittney Drinkard Art - Live Wedding Painter/ Custom Artistnt-
- Cake- Houston Custom Cake DesignHouston Custom Cake DesignerHouston CustLaura Biolo | Houston Custom CookiesSTON WEDDING PLANNER + HOUSTON WEDDING PLANNER + DESIGNERjano
Nancy Lisset Rojano

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This maternity session was suuuuch a vibe 🤩

✨ VENDOR CALL | THE WESTERN CHIC STYLED SHOOT ✨ September 9, 2026.

I’m so excited to finally share a styled shoot concept that’s been living in my head for months hosted by Carleigh Rae Photography & Leann Johnson Photography!

This is a luxury western wedding editorial designed to blend timeless Texas heritage with elevated fashion, rich textures, and modern romance. Think black tie meets cowboy hats, champagne towers, heirloom details, dramatic florals, candlelight, and an editorial aesthetic worthy of a magazine spread.

Hosted at the stunning Half Moon Empire, this shoot will showcase a refined take on western weddings, moving beyond rustic and embracing sophisticated, fashion-forward storytelling.

I’m currently looking for a handful of talented vendors who align with this vision and would love to collaborate on creating something truly special.

Seeking:
🤍 Florist
🤍 Bridal Boutique & Menswear
🤍 Hair & Makeup Artist
🤍 Stationery Designer
🤍 Cake Artist
🤍 Rentals & Tablescape Styling
🤍 Jewelry & Accessories
🤍 Content Creator
🤍 Models/Couple
🤍 Additional luxury wedding vendors
🤍 Music

If this mood board speaks to your soul and you’d love to be part of bringing it to life, send me a message or tag a vendor below who would be a perfect fit. Tickets for photographers & Videographers will go on sale at a later date. ✨

Let’s create something unforgettable together. ✨

The sweetest anniversary session for 🫶🏼

Some sessions hit a little differently.

It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Laura and Ryan’s pregnancy announcement, dreaming about the sweet little girl who was on the way. Then came maternity photos, cozy newborn snuggles at home, sweet mini sessions, and now somehow, Grayson is already ONE.

One of my favorite parts of this job is getting to watch families grow and being trusted to document all the little chapters in between. It’s bittersweet looking back at where we started and seeing how much has changed in what feels like the blink of an eye.

This studio session was full of laughter, sweet moments, and plenty of Grayson’s signature silly expressions. She kept us smiling the entire time. And instead of a traditional cake smash, she celebrated with a cupcake smash, which was every bit as adorable and messy as you’d imagine.

The last photo might be my favorite because it perfectly captures this season of life: full of personality, curiosity, and joy.

Happy first birthday, Grayson. Watching you grow over this past year has been such a privilege, and I am so grateful I’ve gotten to help tell your story from the very beginning. 🤍

Can we normalize not ghosting photographers after inquiring?

We spend time responding to inquiries, checking availability, answering questions, creating custom quotes, and helping you find the best fit for your session or wedding day. If you decide to go a different direction, that’s completely okay. If you’re not ready to book, that’s okay too.

But a simple:
“Thank you, but we’ve decided to go another route.”
or
“We’re going to hold off for now.”

goes a long way.

Photographers are real people behind the screen, not automated booking systems. A 10-second message provides closure and allows us to move forward instead of wondering if you’re still interested.

Kindness costs nothing, and communication is always appreciated.

- A friendly reminder from your photographers & vendors. 🤍