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!

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.

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!!

I feel bad taking so long to write this review. It's been on the back of my mind since my wedding…read morein April! I found Melissa through online searching and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly she responded to my inquiry for engagement photos. We met in person, checking out her portfolio and my husband and I agreed she was the style we were looking for. Getting our actual engagement shoot done was a bit of an adventure due to schedule conflicts and weather (yaaay, Texas!), but we got them done in the end and they turned out awesomely. Melissa was very sweet and professional throughout all of our communication. I had been using pinterest for ideas on poses for the wedding day and she was very open minded and flexible to the ideas I had. She even did a few of the ones I had on my pinterest page! :) Our photos were done within about 2 weeks from the wedding (some of my friends were waiting months for theirs, yuck!), and they were exactly what we hoped they'd be. Overall we had a great experience with her and I can say with confidence she was not at all stress inducing on the wedding day, like another vendor had been.

Melissa Vinsik shot my daughter's senior pictures. The shoot went very smoothly. The locations she…read moresuggestion were spot on. My daughter took a while to loosen up in front of the camera but never once did it feel strained or hurried. We had a lot of great photos to choose from. I would definitely use her again if we had the need for more professional photographs.

I set out for a mixture of professional and more casual photos for social media and work. I was…read morelooking for direction and insight for location, style, and dress. This is where Ambie exceled and choosing her as a photographer a great choice. She was responsive, organized and prepared. She helped me decide they type of look, location, and overall style for the photoshoot by taking my original idea, dive deeper with questions and concepts, and developed a shoot incorporating everything together that ultimately gave me more than I was originally expecting. I highly recommended her for someone looking for a mixture of professionalism with creativity to be able to take your idea and give it more vibrancy. She is timely with communication, planning, and producing a final product.

Stine Studios helped me with a photo shoot for my car. Her shooting style and location ideas were…read moregreat, and I plan to use her again for a business photo shoot in the near future. She has a lot of varied experience, and always turns out quality work. I highly recommend!

I can't recommend Ariel enough! He came highly recommended by a coworker, and he completely…read moreexceeded every expectation. Not only does he have an incredible eye, but he also has a great personality; professional, easygoing, and made everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. What truly sets Ariel apart is how he takes full advantage of the setting. He knows exactly how to use lighting, scenery, and every little detail to create something special. Every shot felt intentional and creative. When I received my photos, I was honestly blown away, they look like they belong in a magazine. The quality, composition, and overall feel are just stunning. These are the kind of photos you'll treasure forever. If you're looking for someone who is talented, personable, and delivers beyond expectations, Ariel is absolutely the one to go with!

Ariel was amazing with my sons graduation photo shoot. He was quite patient with him. (My son hates…read moregetting photos taken) His photos came out amazing. We are definitely using him for our Family Photo Shoot.

After 10 + years since my last headshot, I needed an update for my website and other social media…read moreaccounts. I was looking for a high quality, creative photographer near me (San Antonio and/or Austin). When I came upon Zesty Orange in Austin (Round Rock), it was everything I wanted: someone who had a nice portfolio of pictures to view, could advise me in the correct clothing to wear, provided posing directions, and also offered makeup and hair services. Olesya's communication before our session was great. She scheduled a pre-session meeting to go over what to expect and answered all my questions. Her email communication always kept me informed on other topics, and let me know my appointment was approaching. I saw she offered other services (Branding and Professional presentation) which was a nice combination with her being a photographer. On the day of the photo shoot, I had a wonderful makeup and hair session so I felt like a movie star (not overdone - just right). Olesya's manner made me feel very at ease, and she posed me in various settings and positions. My favorite part was seeing how great the photos turned out! It was hard to pick three, but I finally did. I highly recommend her for any of your photography needs!

We had our daughter's smash the cake photoshoot done by Olesya and I can't recommend her enough!…read moreThe entire experience was amazing from beginning to end. She made sure everything we envisioned happened and was helpful with the choosing of the color palette and outfits. The day of the photoshoot, her patience and big smile brought magic to the studio and our little baby shone brighter than what we ever expected. She has so many outfits to choose from, created all the set decor and provided the cake for smashing. The high quality of the prints and products are above what I imagined. Overall, amazing experience and service. She is extremely talented!

Jade and Kyle are officially my husband and I's photographers for life. They did our wedding and…read morealso an at home session for us with our two dogs more recently. They're so laid back and easy going and make you feel so comfortable! I did wedding coordinating for a few years and had the opportunity to work with them on a professional level, too. They were easy to work with, quick to respond, and worked well with everyone. I can't recommend them enough!

From the owner: We believe in love, we believe in marriage, and we believe in you. That is why we make images…read more We're a husband and wife team in Central Texas and we love to make images of people in love. We want to truly capture who you are, so we put in time with you to make sure that we're all comfortable with each other. Before anything else, we want to know you. As we know you better, we'll naturally understand the most important things about your wedding almost as if it's second nature to us - the love, the details, the fun, and the true heart behind everything you've prepared for all who are a part of the beginning of your life together. We are so very excited to know you more.

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!

I love Donna's approach to her business! She brings artistry to her work to truly make memories as…read morea part of the experience as an event! If you or someone you know is seeking to have a wonderful memorable experience to go with the photos they hang on their wall, Dazzling Light Photography is where you need to take your family!

Donna is a fun and very professional photographer. We did early pix for Christmas cards and they…read moreare so good. I really like her baby photos also.