Megan Thackston

wedding and portrait photographer
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Megan Thackston photo for Megan Thackston Photo and Film.

Heyyyyy, I’m Megan!

I’m a Hot Springs local that loves capturing authentic and real keepsakes for couples and families in the Central Arkansas area.  Jesus is my absolute everything and I love singing worship music! Doggies completley melt my heart and it’s as if the world stops for a sec just for me to say hi to a doggie! I am a wife, dog mama (shocking, I know) to a shnauzer mix and my parents black lab, and lover of all things chocolate.  Lets talk, connect and create lasting memories with those you love most!

Bride and Groom first dance at Royal Ridge Barn in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

 Portraits

Lifestyle

Couple poses for their maternity photos by Megan Thackston Photo and Film

Bride and Groom exit the chapel surrounded by friends and family

My Philosophy

Every couple is unique and so is every wedding day.  My goal is to capture your big day in a photojournalistic and authentic way of telling your own unique story.  I want to capture the real moments of love and joy, whether they be in laughter or tears, as it really happened.

No silly props, overly staged moments or awkward poses. I am here to create keepsakes of the wind blowing through your hair as you walk towards the love of your life, precious hugs from loved ones, and running towards your future, hand in hand, with your one and only.

 

Love

CAPTURING AUTHENTIC MOMENTS

Bridesmaids turn to see the Bride in her dress for the first time by Hot Springs Wedding Photographer Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Bride and Groom pose for their wedding portraits by Megan Thackston Photo and Film
Nathan proposes to his girlfriend in downtown Hot Springs, AR.
Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day
Couple dances in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day
Bride and Groom pose for their wedding portraits by Megan Thackston Photo and Film
Nathan proposes to his girlfriend in downtown Hot Springs, AR.
Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day
Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day

Investment

for your wedding

Moments pass by SO QUICKLY on a wedding day and I am here to not only capture those moments but also to help plan and create space for you and your partner to just breathe without all of the distractions and crazy uncles asking ridiculous questions. (We all know everyone has THAT person in their family that can drive us crazy!!)  This space will give you and the love of your life time to connect and have authentic moments with one another captured for amazing portraits you can relive and pass on to future generations in your family.  The last thing you will regret after your wedding day is hiring a photographer committed to capturing the sweet fleeting moments and creating space for amazing portraits.

Bride and Groom get married in Benton, Arkansas.

Free Engagement Session

Yes, you read that correctly.  Receive a FREE engagement photo shoot when you book your wedding package!

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"Thank you so much for the excellent job you did. I am very thankful for your patience and your great eye for good pictures."

– Joanna Gunter

Hey Senior Grad!

Are you a high school or college senior looking for senior photos?  Look no more!  Taking senior photos is not only perfect for showing off your hobbies, interests, unique personality and to include in graduation invites, but it’s a great opportunity to expand past the selfies and have great portraits in your arsonal that can polish up your professional online profile. No matter if college rush is next or jumping into your career, you deserve personal and professional senior photos to celebrate YOU and everything you have worked so hard to accomplish!

College Graduate from National Park College

Meet Marissa! She is a College Senior from the Respiratory Therapy department at National Park College in Hot Springs, AR.  See more from her sun filled Senior Photo Session!

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Senior Session

Styled specifically for your own vibe!

Need Family Photos?

Look no further! Capturing belly laughs and love between families is a privilege and passion of mine.

Whether it be family photos with grandma and grandpa or celebrating new life, I am here to capture all of the laughs, hugs and geneine love you have for your family!

I love to have fun and be a little silly with the younger clients to photograph their personality and pure joy!  Life isn’t a perfectly posed and calm journey, so why should every photo be stiffly posed and dull??

Maternity, newborn and family portraits are important times to capture these special and quickly passing times.  The images I capture become timeless keepsakes for the families I have the joy to work with!

If you value keepsakes that capture the authentic laughs and REAL connection with those you love most, then wait no further to schedule a session.  I am the right photographer for you!

Maternity