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!

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.

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 an incredible experience working with the Brio Photography team to photograph the Greater &…read moreGreener conference in Austin, Texas. Brio, Aoibhistín, and the entire team made the process seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. The photos also exceeded anything we could have imagined. They not only captured the vibrancy and dynamism of Austin, but also the energy, character, and spirit of the conference itself. Their team was the first to truly capture what Greater & Greener is all about! I was also amazed by the lengths their team went to capture the conference from every angle. From bikes to boats, they embraced every opportunity to tell the story of Greater & Greener. Their willingness to jump right into the action made it possible to capture the energy and spirit of the event in a way that feels authentic and alive. They also sent our team a generous bottle of champagne; we enjoyed it on our final night! We would highly recommend Brio Photography for your conference photography. They are a highly talented team!

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!!

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!

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!

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!

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.

Alissa (owner) took newborn photos in October 2016 when our oldest son was born. Then we had her…read moretake newborn photos of our youngest son in October 2018. We were so happy with how the photos turned out. Alissa is wonderful with babies and did an amazing job during the shoot. Everyone comments on how amazing the photos are!

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

Yona helped photograph my surprise proposal and I'm really amazed at how everything turned out! The…read morephotos were beautifully shot and edited - and had a super quick turnaround. She gave helpful tips on timing/location/general approach, so on the day of, I literally just showed up and didn't have to worry about a thing! (She hid so well that my fiancée didn't even notice - the candids were amazing!) Overall, Yona was really great to work with and captured wonderful photos! Highly recommended!

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.