*****EXCEPTIONAL TALENT AND PROFESSIONALISM*****…read more I first watched Atali work at an all-women's event at the Tower Club in Dallas in March 2025. As a veteran network news producer who has worked with many photographers and videographers over the decades, I was immediately impressed by the level of forethought she brought to the job. So much of great photography is in the preparation. About 75% of the work happens before you ever press the shutter. Execution becomes the easy part when you have real talent, and Atali has both. She planned her coverage with intention, strategically positioning herself throughout the event. She seemed to be everywhere at once, and her engagement with attendees was consistently professional and warm. Attention to detail is rare in a fluid environment, especially when the rundown shifts on the fly. She kept everyone looking their best during group photos, to the point where you might have thought she was the stylist or the publicist. When I later saw the final images on social media and the event website, everything I had observed that day was confirmed: Atali is skilled, reliable, and genuinely passionate about her craft and her clients. I still work in television and have since referred media networks and individual colleagues to her every time I'm asked for a photographer recommendation in DFW (for headshots, events, and branding). In entertainment, media, public relations, and advertising, your reputation is everything, and Atali has earned an excellent one. What struck me about her work ethic that first day has proven true again and again through the experiences of the people I have sent her way. And if you need more proof, the hundreds of positive reviews posted here, Google, and elsewhere says it all.

I booked a branding photo session with Atalia Photography after a discovery call discussing…read morecreative direction. During that call, a "questionnaire" was briefly mentioned as a planning tool to help organize the shoot -- it was described as something that could help her plan with ideas like making a theme with a memorable item like a bulldog, color palettes or set ideas.i explained to her I just want minimalistic white background, in a few of my business outfits navy, white and black and one scene sitting at a desk. No cutesy themes. After payment was made, I received a lengthy questionnaire that included personal business questions about myself, my company, and my competitors. This requirement and level of detail were never disclosed prior to payment, and the questions felt unrelated to the simple, minimalist concept I had described (white background, desk scene, and outfit changes). When I expressed discomfort and asked to proceed with a simplified shoot, telling her these questions were a bit much and what more does she really need - my email was ignored and the session was canceled with only a few days notice. She then attempted to retain $300 of my payment for "lost studio time" meanwhile not taking accountability for not disclosing that this questionnaire was mandatory prior to taking payment, and not accounting for only telling me it was mandatory with cancelling on me 3 days before the shoot. I also lost a full day of work that had been set aside for the shoot as well as lost money on items such as clothing had bought and rented for the shoot. Additionally, the tone of communication became condescending, and she made personal attacks about my character that I "don't follow instructions " and am "entitled," which I found unnecessary and unprofessional as it shifts from discussing business terms to judging character, which is never acceptable in a client-provider relationship. Although a refund was eventually issued, it was only offered because I pointed out she had no legal grounds to withhold any of my money and it was her decision to cancel on me. the experience left me feeling disrespected and misled about the requirements and communication style. I hope future clients are given full transparency about all pre-session obligations and are treated with professionalism throughout the process.

Apple is an incredible photographer & also a very sweet & down to earth person. I can sometimes be…read morecamera shy, but she creates a safe environment that empowers you to be lean into confidence & shine. I've shot a few times with Apple & every time my pictures are next level gorgeous. Beyond having a stellar end result, my heart also is so full because she makes the experience magical.

Apple is one of the kindest people and her decades of experience in front and behind the camera has…read moremade her incredibly talented and inspiring. Her work is absolutely beautiful, and timeless! I am so happy I hired Apple.

Sabrina is wonderful, she has so much patience for kids and her work is phenomenal. We did the…read moremermaid session and the outcome was fabulous. Highly recommend her amazing work

I have had several storybook sessions with White Lavender Photography and they have all been…read moreamazing. She creates magical photos that we will treasure forever. I highly recommend the mini session with Santa, the entire experience was amazing and my kids age 8 and 6 will not stop talking about it.

I had the opportunity to work with DTX media on a recent project. Bobbi was quick to respond back…read moreto questions and professional in her job. At the job site the building was immaculate and their photographer Michael was efficient with time and my needs. I would work again with them in the future.

DTX Media is a talented and creative group of marketing and advertising professionals who are easy…read moreand fun to work with. I lead the marketing department for a rapidly-growing DFW area technology startup and needed to find a new partner to provide photography services for both an updated round of executive headshots and also for some workplace candids that we used to showcase our innovative office environment. DTX Media got me booked within 24 hours. Michael was prompt, easy-going, creative, and efficient. He captured great headshots in mere minutes for our team. Then Melissa made sure that we had edited finals in only a day. Within 48 hours of placing the call, I had all new shots on the website and they look great. I highly recommend the DTX Media team for your marketing and advertising needs.

Traci provided excellent photos and an equally great headshot experience. She gave great tips to…read moreget the pictures just right. Throughout the session she'd show the pictures to figure out what you liked or what should be tweaked - amazingly, many of the shots I didn't pick were ones in which I was laughing too much, which attests to how relaxed the environment was. I had my makeup done by Tamika at the studio, which was essential because I had no idea how to do makeup for a photo in studio lighting. Pictures were edited and received by email within 24 hours. It was a pleasure working with Traci and will certainly return for future headshot needs!

Traci at Metroplex Headshots made this so easy! Her studio is very inviting and she is a true…read moreprofessional. I have never taken photos this good, and for the first time, feel confident in the headshots I am using to brand myself. I highly recommend working with Traci at Metroplex Headshots!

Kyrsten is truly one of a kind. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, she went above and…read morebeyond in every way. She was always early, spent extra time with us, and for our engagement shoot, she didn't just show up--she created a full-on date experience, shooting across multiple locations. That day is still one of our favorites. We're not naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Kyrsten has a calm, warm presence that puts you at ease instantly. She made us feel like ourselves--laughing, relaxed, and completely in the moment. At the same time, she has this incredible ability to command a crowd and keep things moving smoothly. You can tell she knows exactly what she's doing. Her photos are stunning, but the way she goes about her work is just as beautiful. So much heart, so much intention. We've already talked about hiring her for future milestones--yes, even if she's in Dallas and we're in Austin! 100000% recommend hiring Kyrsten. She's not just a photographer; she's an artist, a professional, and a joy to be around.

I am not sure where to begin with how amazing Kyrsten is, I will do my best! To start, when we…read morefirst got on a phone call she was so professional and truly understood the vision we wanted with our wedding photos. She stayed in touch with us until the big day ensuring we felt taken care of. Especially as we were planning a destination wedding in Mexico, it was hectic at times and i'm so grateful to have had her and her team there with us! Now for our wedding day + photos... OMG!! The photos are absolutely stunning, they truly captured how we felt in every moment and all the detail! But more importantly, Kyrsten was everything I needed on my wedding day, she helped me stay focus, calm and on time. She was my go to person when I had to make some risky decisions relating to the weather and I truly felt like I could count on her with everything. She had back up spots because of the rain, and made us feel so seen and supported, it was so easy to trust her with everything!! Her energy kept us calm and excited, always reminding us about what the day truly was about + she knows how to run the show and get every perfect photo despite having a wild, big crazy crew! If you are considering hiring Kyrsten and her team, I hope this review is your final confirmation to DO IT! You will be in the best hands possible and be so happy with the photos!

I am absolutely speechless. From initial phone conversation all the way through to receipt of our…read moregallery - holy cow! Both Valerie and Adeline were truly one-of-a-kind. We were beyond thrilled to hire them just from our initial phone convo. They are both so outgoing and so thrilled to be part of your day! We hired Hey Love Studio as a guest photographer at our wedding (we had already hired a wedding photographer). As a guest photographer, Valerie (and a second shooter, since she had to travel for our wedding) was dedicated to capturing guest portraits (couples, families, etc.) and guests mingling. (professional portraits in lieu of crappy photo booth pics with the couple's names and date stamped all over it). She knew the "assignment," let us (the couple) do our thing, and she forking nailed it! We received our gallery about a week and a half later, and it brought us so much joy to look through and see just how beautiful our guests looked! When they say your wedding day flies by, they are not kidding - so we are that much more grateful to have these photos to forever remember how beautiful every single guest looked! Our guests will receive a printed copy (as their "thank you" card) in the mail, along with a QR code to our full gallery so that they can download a digital copy. Bonus: my bridesmaids jumped on this and also hired Valerie to shoot our Rehearsal Dinner as a surprise to us. I don't think I need to say more at this point, but Valerie also did a phenomenal job the night before!!!

We can't recommend our photographers enough! They captured both our engagement and wedding…read moreperfectly, including an amazing wedding video. They made us feel completely comfortable, turned every moment into something fun, and their creativity and passion shine in every shot. They made our wedding weekend even more magical, and along the way, we gained not just stunning photos and video, but some wonderful friends too. Truly 5 stars!