Last year one of my closest, dearest friends Katie A (now Katie D) got married and I was in the…read morewedding. Katie and I were both elite yelpers at one time... in fact, we met at an elite yelp event and we were immediately fast friends. Fast forward to last year and her wedding... during the pre-wedding photo session, the photographer and I hit it off (not like that, perv... I was there with my girlfriend and the photographer is happily married). She was just really awesome... confident and decisive but playful and unobtrusive... she made the photographs fun. And I don't usually like wedding photographers because they usually remind me of former Russian military or crazy hoarder cat-lady... expressing their pent-up need to control others though their 2 hours of power... But I digress... Kristi is amazing, she actually made the wedding MORE fun and the times we were out in the heat (yes, my friend opted for a summer wedding in Austin) enjoyable. In the end, Katie ended-up with amazing photographs (turns out people look better and take better photos when they are happy and having fun) and I ended-up with another friend. I've been best man in two weddings, a groomsman in at least 15, and an user in probably 10 over the years... including Katie's wedding last year. It's no contest, Kristi is the best wedding photographer I've ever seen. So if you're interviewing photographers, put Kristi in the mix. And if you need references, I'll gladly put you in touch with Katie.

I never gave much value to photos. Sure, I love memories, but in my experience most photos end up…read morein a shoe box, never to be seen again. I took a 10 day trip to Europe 10 years ago and I still have yet to put those prints in an album, much less look at them again. No offense to my inner amateur photographer, but there is a reason why I don't care about old photos. It's because I'm terrible at taking photos... In stark contrast to myself, there is the brilliance that is Kristi Wright. We hired Kristi to photograph our Austin wedding at the Driskill. She has a way to magically capture moments and feelings, which is why we have gone back to these photos time and time again to relive our wedding. I can feel my wife's hand when I slid the ring on her slender finger. I can taste my first bite into that wedding cupcake. My heart still strikes a stronger beat when I see our first dance over and over again. It is my laptop's wallpaper after all. Kristi's capturing of our wedding has given me a true appreciation for what real, honest to goodness, quality photographs can do for life. Every penny I spent to hire Kristi was worth it. That said, she wasn't expensive at all! As far as comparable options in the Austin area, Kristi definitely keeps a competitive rate. Overall the entire photography portion of our wedding went flawlessly. Kristi keeps things casual, she is down to earth and easy to talk to, but also professional, she knows what shes doing and how to give instruction set up the best shots. During the wedding / reception Kristi called very little attention to herself and yet was still able to capture all the fun and love we were sharing. The after-wedding shots exceeded our expectations as well. She has a great eye and set up some really creative and insightful shots. We have a treasure trove of photos that we will value for our entire lives. As a stranger to you, the reader, I don't expect my opinion to be the only that you are going to read, but go ahead and take a look around. There are nothing but 5 star reviews for Kristi from anyone who has worked with her. Do yourself a favor: wedding planning is hard work, but choosing a photographer doesn't have to be.

I don't even know where to start with Jessica. She is AMAZING! She is a wonderful photographer,…read moretalented, patient and kind. Aside from all that she is a great person too. I booked Jessica without even meeting her. We had a phone convo and it was pretty much a sealed deal from there. Her photos spoke for themselves. She did our engagement photos, my boudoir session and was there all day for our wedding. Her services are wonderfully prices for the quality of photos you receive. She is fast at getting out previews of the photos as well which is awesome because no one likes to wait forever for pics. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Jessica and her assistant made the day. Wedding photography is important to me and she understood that to the fullest. You can tell that she loves what she does. She was always on time and always professional. I loved her service and hope to work with her again in the future! ~K&W Married 7/28/2011 She is just an amazing person! and does wonderful work! :) Not to mention that I planned my Austin wedding at lakeway resort from DALLAS so it took a ton of trust and it was great!

Amazing amazing amazing photographer! Unique, unusual, and wonderful shots! I am soooo glad we…read morechose her to do our wedding!!

From the moment we first met Jamie, we knew she was the perfect photographer for us. She…read moreimmediately understood our vision for a vintage Bollywood-inspired engagement shoot, and her creativity shone through in every shot. She has a knack for capturing our personalities and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We're still obsessed with those photos! On our wedding week, Jamie was an absolute dream to work with. She showed up for our Mehndi, Haldi, Sangeet, Wedding and Reception back to back with the same energy throughout. She effortlessly blended into the festivities, catching candid moments that truly captured the essence of our cultural celebrations. She has extensive knowledge on the important moments to capture in an Indian wedding. She even offered to help fix little kinks in my hair and outfits, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Not even a week later we already had some preview photos from her to gush over with our family and friends. Zach was equally talented. He has a keen eye for detail and would somehow be everywhere the action was happening. We were particularly impressed with his patience and respect for our space, as well as his willingness to accommodate our requests. We are super excited to see the video he has been preparing especially after seeing the incredible photos they provided. Jamie and Zach worked seamlessly together, and their combined talents resulted in stunning visuals. We can't thank Jamie and Zach enough for their incredible work. They truly exceeded our expectations, and we wish they could be there to capture all our favorite moments in life!

Jamie was an absolute dream to work with. I can't say enough good things about Jamie and TwoFish…read morePhotography, but I'll try. She's professional, organized, responsive, and an incredibly talented photographer. But wait, there's more . . . Jamie is receptive, easy going, and a clear communicator. She took the time to meet with us, review out shot list, discuss what to expect, and listened to our hopes and dreams. On the day of our wedding, which was VERY hot, Jamie tirelessly took amazing photos and captured all of the best moments from an already memorable day. Most importantly, she made us look really good . . . like really really ridiculously good looking.

I find it hard to believe ... Nothing but five star reviews?…read more Took 3 months for photos and no slide show. When we tried to inquire about that, thinking maybe there was a miss understanding, we got no response, nada nothing. The Husband and Wife entrance photo included a giant black trash can. No editing that we could tell. What took so long? Very disappointed

J is just incredible, and we haven't even gotten to the wedding yet! He has done two engagement…read moresessions for us, and I couldn't be happier. He is very easy to work with, listens to everything we had to say as far as ideas for the shoots, has perfectly executed our vision, and is just all around a great guy! He even managed to wrangle our spunky, nervous, all around not so well behaved dog when she wasn't in the pictures with us! I already plan to hire J again in the future!

Looking through the pictures Suzanne shot was like being able to re-live our wedding day! I'm…read moreamazed at how she was able to perfectly capture all of the moments that made the day so special. As the bride and groom, we were constantly running around trying to spend time with everyone, so we felt like we missed out on a lot, but Suzanne captured so many wonderful candid moments with our guests, that after looking at the pictures we felt like we didn't miss a thing! Suzanne is incredibly easy to work with, she listened to what my husband and I were looking for and executed it flawlessly. We immediately felt at ease with Suzanne, the entire process felt like we were working with an old friend. Our wedding was at the Austin Central Library and the photos Suzanne took were stunning. She had so many great ideas on where to shoot and she goes to great lengths to make sure she gets the perfect shots, which she did! If you're awkward in front of a camera, like me, don't worry, Suzzane will make you feel totally at ease and before you know it you'll feel completely comfortable getting your photo taken! Suzanne is an all-around wonderful person and an amazing photographer! I'm thrilled that she was able to be a part of our wedding day! Do yourself a favor and book her to photograph your special event or moment.

We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Pressman Photography! Suzanne and her secondary…read morephotographer Justin did an absolutely incredible job capturing our wedding. Every special moment we hoped for--and so many more--were beautifully documented. From the perfectly posed family photos to the candid shots of us and our guests, their attention to detail and ability to capture genuine emotion truly blew us away. Looking back through our gallery feels like reliving the day all over again. The photos are not only stunning but also tell the story of our celebration in such an authentic way. Suzanne and Justin were professional, kind, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for better photographers, and we're so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. Pressman Photography gave us a gift we'll cherish forever, and we can't recommend them highly enough!

When we saw Julie's photos we knew that she was the right photographer for our wedding. Every one…read moreof her shots glowed with an honest beauty that completely transfixed us. And boy did we make a great decision! We couldn't have been happier working with her and how beautiful our wedding photographs turned out. As a queer couple, it was very important for me and my wife to feel comfortable with the photographer we worked with. Julie flew out to California and from the minute she arrived she was all smiles. Julie brings a genuine joy to her work as well as a calm confidence that let us know we were in good hands. We were able to truly be in the moment in front of the camera and Julie was able to capture our joy and love so beautifully. She was also able to capture whole wedding itself and navigate our families (no small task). Everyone felt at ease in front of the camera. Aesthetically our pictures were even better than we could have hoped for. Julie brings a real artistry to her work and her level of professionalism is phenomenal. If you're wondering whether you should hire Julie, stop wondering. The answer is YES YES YES!

Julie was my favorite vendor of my wedding, hands down! She is so professional and her photographs…read moreare just gorgeous. I found Julie in a Wedding magazine and reached out to her. She got back to me immediately and sent me her 'wedding package' services. Sadly, I realized I could not afford her, so I replied back with that message. She kindly got back to me asking what my budget was and the date of my wedding. She was happy to work with me. Surely, having a wedding on a Friday instead of a Saturday may have helped. None the less, Julie agreed to photograph my wedding for set hours. I received timely emails regarding payments, questionnaires regarding the wedding, and timelines. I loved her organization. She showed up on the date of the wedding right on time and got to work quickly. She was good at directing people, but also patient with more difficult family/people. She made everyone feel at ease. One week after the wedding, I received the most beautiful preview slideshow! https://juliewilhitephotography.smartslides.com/tammy-jacks-wedding It's amazing she was able to produce this so quickly, especially since Thanksgiving fell between my wedding and when she sent it! My husband and I love watching the video and reliving the evening, and it brought my family to tears. I haven't even received my photos yet, but I cannot rave enough about Julie! I have full confidence this was the best investment I made and I cannot wait to get the rest of my images! Thank you Julie!!!

We had to cancel our son's wedding multiple times due to COVID and are unable to have Lisa shoot…read morethe upcoming wedding. So she shot some pre-wedding photos and they are mesmerizing. She captured the personalities of our family members and wedded them artistically to our beautiful backyard setting. They are truly breathtaking.

Aimage was one of the best things about my wedding…read more I interviewed 3 different photographers before I met and hired Lisa. I was so incredibly impressed with her portfolio and personality. Her pricing was also completely fair and less than a lot of the big companies I looked at. Usually, I cannot stand pictures of myself. With Lisa, I have beautiful pictures that I love. My bridal portraits were AMAZING. Did I mention, I've never liked pictures of myself, EVER, until Lisa? The wedding photos came out gorgeous, my entire family was so happy. She captured such candid pictures of family and friends and she is wonderful at getting people together quickly and in flattering positions. In the moments right after the ceremony, you have literally 30 minutes to get pictures of the wedding party. We had an enormous wedding party, and Lisa was fast and friendly getting everyone to organize and pose. It's not easy, but she was a rockstar. More than anything, know that you're not getting a junior photographer at a big company. You're getting Lisa, and she's such a talent. Post-wedding, Lisa sent me all of my pictures on discs, copyright-released. She even touched up a lot of them, which she wasn't contracted to do. She's just that cool. (Sidenote: I'm a designer by trade, and she did great work on touch-ups - nothing was done incorrectly.) The discs were sent to me very quickly - they were waiting for me when I got back from the honeymoon. My family had such a wonderful experience, we will use Lisa again for future photography needs.

Luxe Photography did our wedding photos in Georgetown, Texas in May of 2015. She also took bridal…read moreportraits and engagement photos for us. Something about Luxe's portfolio stood out to me from the beginning and after looking at tons of sites of other Austin photographers, I knew Luxe was the right choice for our wedding. I particularly loved how she does just as good with natural light as she does with flash photography -- capturing pretty portraits AND fun reception shots! Jennifer was responsive, fun to work with, kind and took beautiful photos. Plus, her pricing was extremely fair and she provided a HUGE selection of edited images. My mom has a detailed list of all the photos she wanted taken day-of and Jennifer got them all! She seriously didn't miss a shot. Jennifer did so many sweet "extras" that she totally didn't have to do but did. For instance, mom was having a hard time getting a print shop to print one of my bridal photos in the correct size to have displayed at the venue. Jennifer said "let me handle it" and a few days later mom has a gorgeous print on her front door. Also, she treated me, my mom and our friend to drinks after our bridal shoot. Seriously, she was just above and beyond. I have many friends who don't love their wedding photos, but I absolutely adore ours. I would, without hesitation, recommend Luxe/Jennifer to capture your special day!

Jennifer is great and I happily recommend her to anyone interested!…read more We have a similar aesthetic and I was very happy with my wedding photos. She was willing to work with us on the budget and catered our wedding package to our needs. We were also lucky enough to get a second photographer at no additional charge. The next-day wedding preview is great for sharing and helps tide you over until the disc comes in the mail. My photos never felt too staged or fake. I still smile whenever I look at them. Thanks, Jennifer!