Really impressive photography and was very easy to work with Elissa from start to finish! We wanted…read moreto experiment with lighting in our engagement shoot which was really fun to be a part of that creative process.. definitely recommend! Elissa listened and stuck to my likes and dislikes relating to exposure and post processing, and she went above and beyond with deliverable turnaround times and number of photos delivered. Would definitely book again!

My wife and I hired Elissa and her assistant to shoot our Austin wedding and her bridal portraits…read moreat Hamilton Pool in October 2013. We could not possibly be more pleased with her professionalism, attention to detail, personal touch, and overall cheerful demeanor. Every step of the process was stress-free, and Elissa even went above and beyond on several occasions by mailing us chocolate (always a plus), and helping us get an idea of what to expect from other parts of the wedding planning process completely unrelated to photography. Beyond her incredible diligence (all of our wedding photos were edited and posted online before we returned from our honeymoon), Elissa is also a very talented photographer who is very light on her feet. For the most part, we hardly noticed her presence (with the exception of some great, and amusing direction during the crazy family formal shots), but the photos indicate that she has a way of being everywhere at once! My mother-in-law actually expressed concern on the wedding day that she thought the entire ceremony had only been photographed from behind my wife, such that there would be no photos of her face during a very emotional event. When I saw that there were in fact gorgeous, artful and intimate photos from just about every angle--I was relieved and elated that my MOL's worries were proven to be baseless (aren't they always? haha). Elissa clearly takes great joy, and great pride in her work. I have no doubt that whatever you hire her to shoot, you will be blown away by the results.

Being our first professional photo shoot we were not sure of what to expect; I suspect we'll never…read moreuse any other photographer than Julia. Quite frankly, she has set the bar too high for any other photographer to come close to achieving. Nervous at first, the free spirited artist was able to put our minds at ease in record time (seriously, she had my wife relaxed in under two minutes and a half - yes, I am anal retentive enough to time that shit). The photographer is very personable, with a keen eye for 'just the right pose'. Reviewing the shots I was (and still am actually) amazed at how well she was able to capture the moment. Ladies - Julia is sweet, warm, and kind spirited. I do not believe for a minute she'd ever ask you to do anything you're uncomfortable with. Her dedication to art ensures you will look your best when you review the photos. She WILL make you into the cover girl you've always dreamed of being. Guys - Shhh, let the ladies work, you'll be happy you did. Seriously, kind of like a wedding the moment is all about her; let her enjoy the spotlight and you'll see just how beautiful your woman really is. They say a picture is worth a thousand words - until I met Julia and reviewed some of her work I would have agreed; but after seeing the awe-inspiring art she manages to conjure with a camera lens the only word that comes to mind is "WoW". I am typically articulate to a fault; but her work leaves me speechless - every time.

About six months ago I got it in my head I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I am in no way a classic…read morecandidate - 57 years old, 6 feet tall, boy body, nobody's idea of a pinup girl. Did my google searching for photographers in Houston and contacted about a dozen. Perhaps half responded they weren't available, and half didn't respond. However, one adorable young lady in Austin (3 hours away), Julia Vie of Vivian's Muse, said she was very excited about shooting me! We exchanged several emails about the process and logistics and had an extended phone chat. My trepedation morphed into excitement and anticipation. Let's do this!! The big day! Julia shot perhaps 400 photos in an hour or so, all the while offering instruction, incredible encouragement and showing me what she had captured in her viewfinder. All with a monster camera and first class professional lighting. We shot on the couch, on the stairway, in the window, on the bed. Woah, so exhilerating! Nervousness was gone and my inner goddess had taken over. I'm not one for exaggeration but this was truly one of the best hours of my life. Back the next morning to review and select proofs. Oh no, her computer jammed up, wasn't happening. No problem in the digital age. We had more girly chat, comparing notes on all of the fun we had had the preceding day. A few days later the proofs arrived via email. I was blown away. OH MY! That cannot possibly be me. But...it is! Being a goddess, even for a short while, really gets in your head. And stays there. Who would have thought the idea of having a little fun by trying something different would turn into a life changing event? Thank you so very, very much Julia! And, girls, if you have any lingering doubts about treating yourself to this experience, all I can say is do not delay, call Julia today! Hugs, Michelle

Amazing Experience with Our Newborn Photographer!…read more As first-time parents, we were a bundle of nerves during baby Gabrielle's one-month milestone photoshoot. However, our worries vanished the moment photographer extraordinaire, Ms. Alison, stepped in. She was incredibly professional, courteous and worked tirelessly to ensure each capture showcased our little one's charm. Her photos exceeded all expectations; we received not just beautiful pictures but precious keepsakes of baby's first moments that will forever be treasured. Alexa's calm demeanor put everyone at ease, transforming what could have been a stressful event into a delightfully memorable occasion. She demonstrated exceptional talent and expertise in capturing the essence and innocence of newborn babies which has led us to consider her as our family photographer for all future occasions! A truly heart-warming experience that deserves nothing less than five stars - highly recommend for your upcoming shoots, especially if you want to create lasting memories. Review by The Loving Family of Baby Gabrielle.

Such a talented photographer! Highly recommend for grad and prom pics. Really professional and…read moregreat with kids. Her work with baby photos is so amazing, too!

Brandon shot both my engagement photos and my wedding, and his services were well worth the…read moreinvestment, period. He is incredibly professional, communicative/responsive, kind and courteous. Brandon has the ability to make you feel incredibly comfortable in front of the lens, and the resulting photographs do not at all feel "posed" in a prom photo-like way because you are at ease throughout the process. During our engagement session and on our wedding day it felt more like we were hanging out with a good friend who just so happened to be skillfully snapping photos of us while we were chatting. He has a great eye and is not afraid to gently nudge you outside of your comfort zone to get a great shot, all the while respecting your tolerance levels for how far you're willing to trek through brush and up sandy hills, for example. I know that I will cherish my photos for years to come, and I can't thank Brandon enough for sharing his craft with the world and with my husband and I in particular. I highly recommend Brandon for your photography needs -- you absolutely will not regret it!

B&E Rocks! Brandon took the photos for my business…read morewebsite...as I am pretty camera shy (and some of them were family pics with my four kids - hard to get everyone to smile at once), he had quite a task ahead of him. Very friendly and easygoing, yet also very professional.

Lisa is a truly talented and hard-working woman! After we had our engagement photos, my very…read morethrifty husband was totally sold on the photography budget. We absolutely love Lisa's calm, professional demeanor. She is great at getting you to relax and feel natural in front of the camera! Our wedding day was even more perfect than our engagement session at Bull Creek! We got married at Mercury Hall, and Lisa did a great job making sure we got all the photos we wanted without wearing anyone down. We both felt so happy to have her there with us. The photographs she takes are so beautiful and have such a great style. If you want something unique and personal for your wedding photos, definitely go with Lisa!

We had an incredible experience with Lisa. The booking process was easy and professional, she…read moreshowed up on time for our session and she got so many photos for us in just 30 minutes. She worked with our daughter really well and I am absolutely planning to reach out and book another session with her for next year!

As we were hunting around for a venue around the Austin area, I was also searching for a…read morephotographer. I came across a vendor that had a package deal with photographer, DJ, and photobooth for a pretty good deal. I was deciding to go with them... until I came across Matt Montalvo Photography. I compared the profiles and it was a huge difference. I fell in love with his work immediately, so I reached out to him and ask for pricing. He was fast to respond and even recommended a venue (which I eventually booked). The price he quoted me was more than the package price I can get at the other place. However, I told myself that this is a once in a lifetime event and these are memories we will have forever. This was the one of the best choice I made for wedding planning! We booked Matt about 11 months out just to make sure we will have him be the photographer at our wedding. After we sign the contract and made the deposit... we didn't hear from him until about 2 weeks before the wedding. At that time we just need to fill out a form on what kind of group pictures we want. During the day of the wedding, Matt arrived on time.. was dressed nicely and knows what he was doing. I am not much of a poser and he taught us how to pose and do all that other stuff. I am glad that we had prefect weather for our wedding with some clouds in the sky.... Matt was able to take so very very very nice sunset pictures. A week has passed and we got to view all our pictures!! I can't believed it! I always hear that it takes about a couple of months to get your photos, but we got them in a week! and we LOVED the pictures!!! My husband doesn't like to take pictures and doesn't know how to look good/pose for pictures, but Matt work his magic and made him look good! My cousin got married in mid October and he still haven't got his wedding pictures yet. All in all, Matt is an AMAZING photographer. He managed to capture all the aspects of my wedding just himself. His pictures are phenomenal and I couldn't ask for a better photographer.

After almost 3 months of looking at our amazing wedding photos (December 2023 wedding), I realized…read moreI never wrote a review for Matt Montalvo Photography, and he deserves for the public to know just how good he is. I read lots of reviews for Austin area photographers and just loved Matt's sample photos. Lucky for us, Matt was available to photograph our wedding. He showed up on time and captured beautiful moments during our wedding, but his true talent shined when we stepped outside to take photos. Matt coached us (and our kids) on how to pose and made magical memories that we truly cherish. For the price and the time we had Matt on site, he did a phenomenal job. While we were reluctant to spend money on a professional photographer, we also didn't want to risk missing precious photos with family and friends. Hire Matt Montalvo Photography and you will get exactly the photos you wanted without even asking. Matt is a pro and it shows. Hire him and know your photos will make you and your family look better than you imagined.

Out of 5 Stars, she's a 10! My daughter needed senior photos. Kat was quick to respond and schedule…read morethe appointment! She was accommodating to our schedule and kindly helped us plan for the day of the shoot. My daughter is by nature a bit shy, but Kat helped her relax and she really enjoyed the shoot. My daughter felt so very comfortable that Kat was able to capture some great smiles and even belly laughs which can be challenging with teens! The shoot was thoroughly enjoyable and Kat was enthusiastic and patient the entire time. Afterward, Kat must have worked all night because the very next morning I had a link to a gallery of 130 of the most gorgeous photos I have ever seen of my child. To sum it up - we are beyond thrilled with the pictures and the entire experience. Kat is an absolute master with the camera, and words cannot fully express my thanks to her for helping us build this memory. I will definitely call her again for photos and I wholeheartedly recommend her to all.

My son and I absolutely love her photos. She was fun and natural to work with. When I posted my…read moreson's senior photos, people commented not only on how amazing his photos were but said "wow, this is a great photographer." She captures the personality of the individual and there is nothing cookie cutter about her work.

We loved our experience so much! I bought a 45 min session for my parents' 25th anniversary and the…read moreresults are amazingggggg. Definitely booking Meredith for any future events I have- she's incredible!

Meredith is an incredible photographer. She also happens to be an amazing human (so friendly,…read moresweet, and fun!) We appreciated how much variety she gave us (tons of different poses, etc.) Thank you!!

Everything went so well! Dana was the best! So professional and thorough, always checking on mom…read more(post-partum considerations) and made sure baby's safety was number 1 top priority.

Extremely happy with how out photos came out! Dana was a pleasure to work with! Her response to…read morebooking us was very quick. Anytime I needed to contact her she responded in a timely manner. This was our 2nd time going to her for newborn photos and we are never disappointed! Her studio is very welcoming. She has many color options, and props to choose from!

I feel like I have typed out and then deleted what I have written here about 10X because properly…read moreconveying how incredible this group is at what they do is probably impossible. Working with KHP and her all-star team is not just a professional photography session but an experience that allows you to feel good about yourself and have that self shine in a way that feels completely authentic to you. I've had the pleasure of working with Olympia twice now -- once when I needed professionally styled headshots quite quickly for an upcoming feature/publication and once for a lifestyle shoot. To say that their product is top notch is an understatement -- no detail goes unthought of...from styling, hair and makeup, lighting, vision...and it all comes together with this fun, carefree, beautiful experience, working in their studio (and having fun as well) that makes this team worth every penny. They make it feel effortless. They also manage to compress entire sessions and selection process into short time span (though you wont feel rushed) ...genuinely, the work they do in terms of studio time would take most an entire day. While I'm sometimes guilty of gatekeeping treasured finds in austin, it just wouldnt be fair to not shout out praises for Olympia and Korey Howell Photography. Thank you for letting me share the best me!

Korey did my headshot update back in 2018 and I was thrilled with the results (see previous…read morereview.) A few months back, I logged into a Zoom call and noticed that my awesome headshots from that session didn't really look like me at all anymore. In this post-Covid lockdown world, as we might be tip-toeing slowly and carefully back to the world of in-person meetings and conferences, using an old headshot felt like a little bit of "bait and switch!" Let's face it, hair is longer, skin is still fabulous, but...I'm OLDER. Still awesome, still sassy, but I needed an update. This time I worked with the fabulous Olympia Roll (and again, why on earth would you make this investment without the professional makeup add-on specifically for the photographer?) who "got me" from the first minute. One thing I especially love is the super light touch on touchups and post-processing. These pictures look like me, not an air-brushed, over-filtered, a little too pose-y overly contrived version of me. Now I need to either write a book or run for office (or both! ha!) because she gave me photos that make me look and feel like a BOSS. Thank you!