Meet THE TRAVELERS

Growing up, my mom always stressed the importance of family vacations. (She stressed about a lot of things like all moms do, but this was most important!) I was incredibly lucky to visit places near and far with my family- our adventures spanning from Galveston to Disney World to Greece. I remember toting around my point-and-shoot camera (in typical photographer fashion- even back then!) and making my family pose on the beach at sunset, in front of Cinderella's Castle, and even outside of the Parthenon.

There were, and still are, so many things I love about traveling whether I'm exploring my own "backyard" on roadtrips across Texas for my wedding clients or exploring quaint European cities with my husband, Alex. To this day, what strikes me most about traveling is the way those experiences help shape my every day life when I return back home. I gain a new appreciation for languages, cultures, foods, and lifestyles every time I travel. Most notably, I come home with a greater understanding of the world and am reminded of how small we are in this vast world that God created for us. Alex and I value traveling AND sharing our experiences with others! You can follow along with our adventures (big and small) on our blog, Kati and Alex Travel, and on Instagram at @katiandalextravel. 

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TRAVEL MUST-HAVES

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- Pre downloaded podcasts.

- A film camera & plenty of film.

- An empty waterbottle to stay hydrated. (He's so practical- I love it!)

- Extra shirts because sometimes the sweat is real.

- A planned out itinerary with train schedules, ferry times, and bus routes...but with plenty of time to look for the best coffee shops and photo ops in between!

- A single carry-on bag. (Just try to tell Kati she doesn't need 4 pairs of shoes for a week...)

- A portable phone battery so we never get stranded without GPS!

- A good book...or three!

-A light sweater because I'm always cold (Can you tell I'm a planner at heart? Always thinking ahead!)

- My favorite Born sandals so Alex doesn't have to listen to me complain about my feet hurting.

-A notebook and pen because you never know when inspiration will strike!

- Lots of sunscreen and a floppy hat...I'm always trying to avoid getting sunburnt! 

- A small backpack to carry around my camera. (Thank you, Target!)

-To-go coffee at all times and a list of the best brunch places.



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Fun fact: Kati started drinking black coffee when she was camping at Big Bend. It was out of necessity because she needed energy to hike all day! There are no pumpkin spice lattes in the wilderness...We had a coffee bar at our wedding, and our thank you gifts were custom mugs!

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We love traveling together, and our favorite place we've been together is Ireland. If Kati could buy a plane ticket tomorrow, she''d travel to Greece to embrace her Greek heritage, visit relatives, and eat her weight in baklava! Iceland and London are at the top of Alex's bucket list! 

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kate spade

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All of the bags in Kati's closet are from Kate Spade, and almost all of them have bows on them! The bow bracelet pictured on the left is the one she wore on her wedding day, and she can't put it on without remembering the day she got to marry my highschool/college sweetheart, Alex. Alex thinks this makes Christmas shopping a breeze! 

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Out of the two, Alex is the master chef! He learned to appreciate cooking at a young age, and he can "eyeball" recipes to make an amazing meal. On the other hand, Kati takes recipes super literally and has to measure out all of the ingredients perfectly to make her favorite waffles!

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We love going on old fashioned roadtrips and weekend getaways whenever we have a break in our wedding season! There's a special place in our hearts for destination weddings because we love going on adventures- cameras in tow! In 2017, we photographed over 25 weddings together, with one in Cabo and one in Baton Rouge!

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introducing the

kh bride

she loves to laugh.


she plays with her veil.


she enjoys the outdoors even though she hates bugs.


she sees the beauty in the details.


but most of all, she can't wait to spend forever with her best friend.

meet alex

Meet my husband, Alex! We are high school and college sweethearts who can't remember what life was like without each other! We both have a passion for traveling, spending time with family, and of course, photographing weddings together. Alex is my primary second shooter, and we love tag teaming throughout the day so that you receive the best coverage of the BEST day ever!

While I'm editing and blogging weddings, Alex is researching the latest camera equipment and pushing us to explore the more technical sides of photography. I love that our brains work in different ways because it means we can each add a unique perspective to your wedding day. Our favorite part of photographing weddings together is working as a team to achieve a common goal- telling your story! Alex's areas of expertise are groom getting ready photos and reception details, and he loves scoping out unexpected angles to add a mix of artistic shots to your wedding gallery. On the day of your wedding, you'll find us collaborating on the best shots, sharing camera gear (Nikon 750's and two bags worth of lenses that Alex gets to carry!), and most likely stealing a slice of cake when the moment is right. (We love our sweets!)

Alex's hobbies are film photography, running, hiking, and camping. He's a master chef which is such a blessing, because if not, I would be eating Hot Pockets for the rest of my life!



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behind the scenes

video courtesy of Tripp films

Video courtesy of Tripp Films

BEHIND THE SCENES

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MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

Kati once went a whole cruise without luggage, and she had no other choice but to come home with a completely new wardrobe! 

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1 lost luggage

MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

1 lost luggage

Most cities can be accessed by boat, car, or train, but not Santorini! Weirdest form of transportation I've ever experienced? A donkey ride up the cliff to Santorini!

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MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

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Talk about hospitality gone wrong! We were essentially kicked out of an Italian restaurant in a tiny village because the owner said we didn't order enough food. Oops!

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MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

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We almost got speeding tickets in Ireland and France, but they never arrived in the mail once we were back in the US. I blame the driver...cough, cough Alex! Funny how he never gets them back home!

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MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

MEMORABLE TRAVEL STORIES

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WHERE WE'VE BEEN

WHERE WE'RE GOING next

gotta see em all, y'all!

our favorite EXPERIENCES

Strolling on the beach in Nice, France, at sunrise before the rest of the city woke up. We have jetlag to thank for that one!

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1 up before dawn

our favorite EXPERIENCES

Driving along the countryside in Dingle, Ireland, on the other side of the road. We stopped at some hidden gem spots, like the cliffside that had a sign reading "Farm Animals Ahead: 1 Euro Per Person." We spent an hour roaming around next to the sheep!

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our favorite EXPERIENCES

Viewing the Grand Canal from a gondola in Venice, Italy. It was a classic tourist moment, but we couldn't have loved it more! (Oh, and I can't forget that one time Alex wore a black & white striped shirt to blend in with the gondoliers. So embarrassing!!)

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our favorite EXPERIENCES

Watching thousands of hot air balloons ascend over Albuquerque, New Mexico, right before sunrise. Nothing beats laying on a picnic blanket looking up at a sky filled with balloons of all different shapes and colors.

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our favorite EXPERIENCES

Braving the Colorado winter weather! If you ever get a chance to drive up to the Rocky Mountains in the dead of winter (driven by a photographer you just met), you should definitely do it! The snow, the icy roads, the wind chill- it was all so memorable!

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