Austin Portrait Photographer 512-387-7269
Austin Portrait Photographer 512-387-7269
Courthouse weddings and intimate ceremonies are filled with emotion, connection, and meaning. As an Austin wedding photographer, I believe you deserve photographs that reflect your story without stiff posing or unnecessary pressure.
Whether you are exchanging vows at the Travis County Courthouse, planning a micro wedding with close family, or celebrating with a small ceremony in Austin or Round Rock, I capture the meaningful moments naturally and beautifully.
My micro wedding packages are designed for couples who want professional coverage of an intimate celebration without the structure or expense of a large traditional wedding.
These micro wedding packages are designed for courthouse weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and other intimate ceremonies. Each package includes professional editing, a private online gallery, and a print release, with coverage provided personally by an experienced Austin wedding photographer.

Simple coverage for a short courthouse ceremony and meaningful portraits afterward.
• Up to 60 minutes of photography
• Ceremony coverage
• Couple portraits at the courthouse
• A few family or guest groupings
• 30 or more professionally edited high-resolution images
• Private online gallery
• Print release
Best for weekday courthouse weddings with a small guest count or couples looking for a simple micro wedding photography package.

Complete coverage for your courthouse ceremony, with plenty of time for couple portraits, family photographs, and meaningful moments afterward.
• Up to two hours of photography
• Ceremony coverage
• Couple portraits
• Family and guest groupings
• Portraits around the courthouse or at a nearby location
• 60 or more professionally edited high-resolution images
• Private online gallery
• Print release
Best for couples who want a relaxed portrait experience after the ceremony, additional family photographs, or more complete micro wedding coverage.

Extended coverage for couples who want their courthouse wedding documented as a complete story, from the moments before the ceremony through portraits afterward.
• Up to three hours of photography
• Moments before the ceremony
• Ceremony coverage
• Couple, family, and guest portraits
• Courthouse portraits plus one nearby location
• Candid storytelling and wedding details
• 90 or more professionally edited high-resolution images
• Sneak peeks within 48 hours
• Private online gallery
• Print release
Best for couples who want preparation, ceremony coverage, portraits, family photographs, and additional storytelling included in one complete micro wedding package.

Complete photography coverage for an intimate wedding shared with your closest family and friends.
• Up to four hours of photography
• Coverage for weddings with up to 50 guests
• Ceremony coverage
• Couple, wedding party, family, and guest portraits
• Wedding details and candid moments
• Reception highlights
• 150 or more professionally edited high-resolution images
• Sneak peeks within 48 hours
• Private online gallery
• Print release
Best for intimate weddings, backyard celebrations, restaurant receptions, chapels, and small venues where couples want both traditional portraits and candid storytelling.

• A $150 nonrefundable booking fee and signed agreement are required to reserve your wedding date.
• The remaining balance is due seven days before the wedding
• Courthouse availability and ceremony times must be confirmed directly with the courthouse.
• When inquiring, please provide the exact courthouse, ceremony time, guest count, and preferred package.
• Photography coverage begins and ends at the scheduled times listed in your agreement.
• Couple portraits and family groupings are planned around the amount of coverage included in your package.
• Nearby portrait locations may be included depending on the selected package, travel time, courthouse schedule, and permit requirements.
• Photography inside the courtroom is subject to courthouse rules and approval from the presiding judge.
• Final edited images are delivered through a private online gallery.
• Sneak peeks are included only when specified in the selected package.
• Parking, admission, travel, venue, and photography permit fees may apply.
• Courthouse delays may require additional photography coverage.
• Additional coverage may be added when scheduling allows.

• Additional photography coverage: $350 per hour
• Rush gallery delivery within seven business days: $450
• Albums, canvas prints, wall art, and photo gifts are available for purchase
• Travel, admission, parking, venue, and photography permit fees may apply
Give the gift of meaningful photographs with a BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography gift certificate.
Gift certificates are perfect for birthdays, holidays, graduations, anniversaries, new babies, engagements, and other special occasions. Choose the amount that works best for your recipient and let them apply it toward an eligible portrait photography session.
Gift certificates may be used for family portraits, senior sessions, maternity photography, pet portraits, professional headshots, personal branding, couples, and engagement sessions.

Courthouse weddings may be small, but the emotions are not.
I focus on the genuine moments that make your day meaningful, including quiet glances, laughter, happy tears, family reactions, and the excitement of finally saying “I do.”
You will receive gentle posing guidance when needed, along with plenty of room for natural interaction so your photographs feel relaxed, personal, and true to your relationship.

I will help you plan photography coverage around your ceremony time, courthouse rules, family groupings, and nearby portrait locations.
On the wedding day, I arrive prepared and guide you through the process without making the experience feel rushed or overly staged.
Coverage may include:
• Moments before the ceremony
• The ceremony, when photography is permitted
• Couple portraits
• Family and guest groupings
• Courthouse details and candid moments
• Portraits outside the courthouse or at a nearby location
My goal is to keep the experience organized, relaxed, and focused on the two of you.
Courthouse weddings and intimate ceremonies are filled with emotion, connection, and meaning. As an Austin wedding photographer, I believe you deserve photographs that reflect your story without stiff posing or unnecessary pressure.
Whether you are exchanging vows at the Travis County Courthouse, planning a micro wedding with close family, or celebrating with a small ceremony in Austin or Round Rock, I capture the meaningful moments naturally and beautifully.
My micro wedding packages are designed for couples who want professional coverage of an intimate celebration without the structure or expense of a large traditional wedding.
Popular ceremony and portrait locations include:
• Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility
• Austin Municipal Court
• Williamson County Justice Center
• Downtown Austin landmarks
• Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk
• Brushy Creek Lake Park
• Georgetown Square
• Nearby parks, restaurants, homes, and private venues
The best location depends on your ceremony time, travel distance, lighting, courthouse rules, and the amount of photography coverage you select.
I will help you plan a portrait location that fits naturally into your wedding-day timeline.
• Relaxed photography without stiff or forced posing
• Gentle direction for natural, confident portraits
• Help planning timelines, family groupings, and nearby locations
• Clean, modern editing without heavy filters
• Coverage personally provided by Brigitte Thompson
• Courthouse, elopement, vow renewal, and micro wedding experience
• Private online gallery with high-resolution images
• Dependable communication from booking through delivery
My goal is to keep your photography experience organized, comfortable, and focused on the moments that matter most.
Courthouse weddings book quickly, especially on Thursdays and Fridays. Most couples reserve their date one to four weeks in advance. Micro weddings often book one to three months ahead.
Choose outfits that feel like you—clean, classic colors or simple patterns work well indoors and outdoors.
At the courthouse, outside the courthouse, or nearby Austin locations like Lady Bird Lake, the Capitol grounds, or downtown.
Yes. Most judges allow small groups. I can photograph family groupings before or after your vows.
Most galleries are ready within 7–10 days. Rush editing is available.
Courthouse weddings and intimate ceremonies are filled with emotion, connection, and meaning. As an Austin wedding photographer, I believe you deserve photographs that reflect your story without stiff posing or unnecessary pressure.
Whether you are exchanging vows at the Travis County Courthouse, planning a micro wedding with close family, or celebrating with a small ceremony in Austin or Round Rock, I capture the meaningful moments naturally and beautifully.
My micro wedding packages are designed for couples who want professional coverage of an intimate celebration without the structure or expense of a large traditional wedding.
I do not rely on stiff poses or forced smiles. I capture genuine emotion, natural connection, and the meaningful moments that make your courthouse wedding, elopement, or micro wedding feel uniquely yours.
Real moments. Real connection. Photography captured in real life.
BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography
Austin, Texas
Portrait photography serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Central Texas.
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