Laura Sponaugle Photography

I'm a Texas and Colorado-based wedding, portrait, and lifestyle photographer with roots in both Houston, Austin and Durango—but my work takes me all over the world. I’m passionate about documenting the joy, emotion, and connection that come with celebrating love and life, whether it’s an intimate elopement or a wedding close to home. My love for photography began at a very young age and my family filled our home with beautiful moments captured on film. I came to understand me that no moment is insignificant, that there’s beauty in simplicity, and that every life holds a unique and compelling story waiting to be told. After earning my degree in photography and journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, I started my creative journey behind the camera. Living in Spain and Mexico deepened my love for different cultures and sparked an even greater passion for travel and storytelling. I photographed my first wedding in Napa Valley and instantly fell in love with the energy, emotion, and beauty of capturing real moments. I returned to Texas soon after to expand my business and be closer to my family, and for the past decade, I’ve had the honor of photographing countless weddings, families, and wonderful milestones. My work is vibrant, full of life, and rooted in genuine emotion. I seek out the fleeting, joyful moments—the ones you’ll want to hold onto forever. Whether I'm photographing a wedding in Tuscany, an elopement in Colorado or a family picnic in Austin, I approach every shoot with creativity, heart, and a storyteller’s eye. While I’m based in Colorado & Texas, my passport is always ready. If you’re planning something beautiful—near or far—I’d love to be there to capture it. Can't wait to meet you! xo Laura