Paper Lantern Films provided us with the most magical memory of our wedding. I am so glad that we…read moregot in touch with Becca and she was able to make it out to California to capture our special day. When we were planning on hiring vendors, we thought we'd pass on videography, all of the wedding videos we had seen were pretty cheesy and just not our style. But I'm so glad we found Paper Lantern Films. Becca works thoughtfully and was able to capture so many moments that our still photographer was not, but her presence never got in the way. The end product was a beautiful Super 8 film, expertly edited, and set to wonderful music. Everyone who has seen the film says that it captures the essence of who we are as a couple and the spirit of the day. Becca is a gem and Paper Lantern Films is the way to go if your looking for an amazing and unique film that you will treasure for years to come!

My husband and I got married at The Plant at Kyle, just south of Austin, and we are so happy we…read morefound Becca and Paper Lantern Films to shoot our wedding day. Becca's creative style and the nostalgia of Super 8 film perfectly captured the feel of our wedding and all the love shared that day. She captured some very special, subtle moments, that without her, we would not have, as not even a photographer would have been able to capture them in still form. The video length is perfect, the song choice could not have described us more, and our family and friends went crazy when they saw the film! Everyone loved the "old school feel" and it's so different than what you typically see today. Becca was wonderful to work with both on the day of the wedding and leading up to it. She is laid back, nonintrusive, and such a kind and warm individual. We are so thankful for her and the amazing gift she gave us! From a couple that wasn't sure we even wanted a "wedding video", we are so glad Paper Lantern Films drew us in, intrigued us, and then provided such an amazing and special tribute to hold onto!

I literally can't say enough great things about Heather Curiel. Her work is absolutely…read morestunning...the use of color and light is like no other. I'm the owner Gypsy Floral and Events and frequently call on her to capture images of our work because I know she sees things through her lens like no one else. She recently did our headshots for our team and not only are the images incredible, the nature in which she gives direction and puts you at ease in the process is unparalleled. For the past 8 years, I've felt connected to her personally and professionally, and if you're looking for someone to understand style, nuance, and art, she's your gal!

It's true, I've never been married, so I have never had Heather Curiel take pictures of my wedding,…read moreBUT I have seen (with my own two eyes) photographs that she has taken of of other people's weddings and it makes me want to get married, just so I can have her take pictures. She has taken fancy pictures of my fancy dog and I LOVE them. You should visit her website, look at her photos, and have her take your picture!

Working with Zach has been a true pleasure. Zach really took the time to get to know us. He asked…read moreus questions, listened to our answers and was genuinely interested in the style of video we wanted. Zach was patient and worked with me to understand how the evening would go and what to expect. Zach provided a stress free experience amongst all the chaos of the wedding day. We know Zach's work is amazing and we can not wait to see our final product!

Working with Zach was a great experience! He took several hundred shots and organized them by…read morequality for my review. Once I selected my favorites, he promptly worked to retouch them and get them back to me, under budget! Thanks again, Zach!

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.

Bridgette is an absolute professional, along with her staff. The added bonus was her dynamic and…read morefun personality which helped ease my nerves. I am generally shy and don't like posing for pictures and I wear very little make-up. Bridgette had me laughing within minutes. Cindy, the make-up artist had such a calming demeanor. Her instinct to keep a natural look resulted in me still feeling like myself, but wishing I had date plans that evening! Aside from their professionalism, I also experienced genuine kindness. It's obvious they take pride and joy in their work. I can't recommend them enough! Thank you Bridgette and Cindy!

No one (and I mean no one) does better work than Bridgette. While the quality of her work is what…read moreyou pay for, her extraordinary kindness and effervescent personality makes working with her a pleasure, and *almost* makes you wish you had a few more kids so you could spend just a little more time basking in her positivity. Her senior portrait sessions include a styling session, and the actual shoot is a surprisingly exhausting half day of work with multiple wardrobe changes and changes of venue. At the end of it all, Bridgette knows your kid, and her photographs reflect the very best of who they are. Also, after the photo session (which is a separate fee), you're not obligated to buy a zillion photos (though you may want to!) You can buy a single shot, a package deal, or even the digital copies to do with as you choose. So, while her work isn't inexpensive, you don't HAVE to break the bank. I cannot recommend her more highly.

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.

Risa was my wedding photographer. I've known her dad forever and he told me about his daughter and…read moreher desire to be a photographer. I decided to give her a chance for my wedding and the photos are incredible. We wanted candid photos and she has an amazing eye and incredible intuition. A sweet girl who is incredibly talented. Would hire her again in a heartbeat!

Amy is an amazing photographer. We highly recommend her photography services. She was on time for…read morereal estate photography. She is very professional.

We were lucky enough to book Amy for our wedding and can honestly say we were glad we did. The…read moreentire process was very professional from the engagement photos to selecting from the shot list and receiving the final product on a flash drive. Amy worked in tandem with our coordinator to ensure all the photos were completed on time and done in the correct order. During the reception, she captured some great shots of my beautiful bride and followed that up with some candid moments during the cocktail hour. If you're lucky enough to have the opportunity to book her stop reading this and do so.