Love

Highlights

Bridal party cheers while the bride and groom share a kiss.

Love

WEDDINGS

Bride and Groom pose for their wedding portraits by Megan Thackston Photo and Film
Bride and Groom snuggle in close on their wedding day at Royal Ridge Barns in Royal, Arkansas.
Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day
Bride and groom embrace for outdoor wedding portraits.
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
Bride and Groom snuggle in close on their wedding day at Royal Ridge Barns in Royal, Arkansas.
Bride and Groom see each other for the first time on their wedding day
Bride and groom embrace for outdoor wedding portraits.
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.

Groom carries his bride over the threshold while exiting St. John's Chapel by the Creek in Benton, Arkansas.
Bride and Groom share their first kiss as husband and wife.

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.

 

Bride and groom pose for wedding portraits in enchanting Garvan Gardens, Hot Springs AR, by Megan Thackston Photo & Film.

Are you a bride or groom wanting images that convey the REAL emotions of your special day, and capture grandma’s precious embrace and tears shed when your groom sees you walk down the aisle and have the best lighting to look YOUR best?

Then I am the photographer for you!

I will be there to document the big moments of the bride walking down the aisel but will also capture the unseen sweet tears of joy shed by your family and closest friends.  Those are just a few of the fleeting moments that I will capture  while standing at the alter making the best promises to your favorite person.

Bride and Groom share a kiss as they exit the chapel.

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Bride and Groom take portraits in Anthony Chapel at Garvan Gardens after their intimate ceremony in Hot Springs, AR.

Interested in Eloping?

Check out this magical elopement in the beautifuly crafted Anthony Chapel nestled within Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

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Bridal photos taken in downtown Hot Springs, AR.

Love

BRIDALS

Love

ENGAGEMENTS

Couple from Memphis poses for engagement photos.
Fall engagement photos in Hot Springs, AR by Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Hunter and Kassidy enjoy their fall photo session with Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Couple smiles for their engagement photos in Hot Springs.
Engaged couple looks at one another during their engagement photos in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Couple snuggles close during their engagement session with Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Engaged couple smiles for engagement photos by Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Fall engagement photos in Hot Springs, AR by Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Hunter and Kassidy enjoy their fall photo session with Megan Thackston Photo & Film.
Couple smiles for their engagement photos in Hot Springs.
Engaged couple looks at one another during their engagement photos in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Engaged couple smiles for engagement photos by Megan Thackston Photo & Film.

I have found the one whom my soul loves