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

Julia is excellent at her craft! Her studio is so dreamy and romantic, it sweeps you away into…read morefantasy. She did a great job easing my nerves, since I'm her Aunt, but we ended up with some stunning pictures to mark my 50 year old milestone. I recommend getting your pictures done in all stages of your life from your 20's on up so you have a professional collection of yourself to reflect upon. Don't put it off another day, book with Julia and see just how beautiful you are!

Elissa photographed our recent wedding at Chapel Dulcinea in Austin, and we're super happy with the…read moreresults. We had a small wedding and Elissa captured a great mix of photos during the ceremony, with the entire group after the wedding, and photos of us (bride + groom). She even got some great photos of our dog, which was really important to us! Elissa was really great to work with, very communicative, and captured wonderful photos. Highly recommend!

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.

Impeccable timing captures the true essence of the moment and my heart! Excellent coaching as well…read more I'm no model but she made me feel and look like one! Brilliant innovator. Super-creator. Genius.

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We had the absolute pleasure of working with Brio Photography, and I cannot say enough wonderful…read morethings about the experience. From start to finish, their team was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to work with. They have a true gift for capturing the moments that matter most--both the big, meaningful highlights and the small, candid interactions that often go unnoticed in the moment. The photos themselves are stunning. They perfectly reflect the energy, emotion, and beauty of the event, and give us the ability to relive the evening all over again. Beyond their talent behind the camera, they brought a calm and confident presence on-site that made everything feel seamless. If you are looking for a photographer who delivers both artistry and professionalism, I would highly recommend the Brio team!!

brio is an amazing photographer and an even better person. She manages to get the best out of our…read morekids and catch it! we love everything she has done for us and would whole-heartedly recommend her to everyone!

I did a shoot with Mindi a few months back. She was kind, professional and my photos turned out…read morebeautifully. 10/10 would recommend.

From the owner: Affordable boudoir with a side of fun! We encourage costumes and props so your session is as unique…read moreas it is seductive. Not sure where to start? We're booking now or fall 2023, with photos returned in time for Christmas. Click below to learn more about why Austin Texas Boudoir will be the most fun you’ve ever had half-dressed, or head the contact page to ask me anything!

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!

Working with Dana was a wonderful experience. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and she is…read morevery talented. She handled our precious newborn with so much love and care. Our newborn photoshoot was stress free, and my husband and I had a nice time watching her work her magic to make the photos happen. I loved being able to pick out the color schemes for the photos as well as coordinating headbands from her huge selection. If you need a newborn photographer, look no further than Dana!!

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!

Do yourself a favor and book with Lisa Woods for any event! Lisa is an absolute delight to work…read morewith. Her work is obviously beautiful, but she is also immensely professional. At the beginning when I was deciding between photographers for my wedding, she was happy to hop on the phone with me, and it was clear that our wedding would be in amazing hands. Also, her pricing is incredibly reasonable, especially for how stunning her work is. We unfortunately had to cancel our wedding due to Coronavirus / COVID-19 mandatory closures, and Lisa was so easy to work with, even though we didn't want to reschedule our wedding right away (which not all vendors were willing to work with us). We can't wait to work with you in the future!

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.

Choosing Matt as our wedding photographer was the best decision for our big day! Matt was extremely…read moreeasy to work with, captured great pics, and was super flexible on the day of the wedding. He is very easy going and has a personality that puts you at ease and not feel awkward. Matt got our pics back incredibly fast. We HIGHLY recommend Matt and would hire him again in a heartbeat.

She was prompt and patient. Excellent work and mannerism. Beautiful family portraits we will…read morecherish forever.

Alissa is incredible! She was really patient and helpful during our shoot and my professional…read morephotos look great. They were ready in a reasonable time and they're probably the best photos I have of me! I'll reach out to her again at every life event that I want documented.

I met Yona through a suggestion from a friend but failed to do another other research on her. I…read morefailed to see until the end of the shoot that we canceled early is that she is not a woman that supports other women. We had our allotted time changed FOUR times, one was because I was sick and did not want to pass it along. She did not scout the area in advance so much of the time was spent looking for a spot that worked. She originally told me that she did not have time to do my makeup but when I showed up with makeup from another salon she said she needs to touch it. This is so she can put it onto her social media saying she did it. I told her no. Her husband said my make-up and hair (paid and done by someone else) was do-able. I hate that every time I look back at these photos I will remember how horrible Yona made me feel about myself. She constantly told me to suck it in, move a certain way so I wouldn't look like i had a stomach, a double chin or hunched. I explained to her that some of this is due to the fabric of the dress and not myself. But the other half was due to pandemic weight that I was consciously trying to loose. The photos that we ended up using were the ones that we suggested and arranged. We cut the shoot short because I was tired of not being supported in my shoot. We paid about $250-$300 for a small edited group of photos. **disclaimer** yona reached out to me on Instagram about the review and her 1st response was I got the number of edited photos sent to me. I deleted said number and put some. She did not apologize for making me feel bad or about her remarks. She is not a woman that supports other women.

Yona and Josh did a wonderful job with our photoshoot. They took their time to take photos, guiding…read moreus throughout and made us feel comfortable. Such a great team! Yona also did a great job with my makeup as well. Highly recommend them.