Daran, the creator of Colored Lion, was my wedding photographer and he was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!…read more I truly couldn't have asked for anything more out of the pictures he was able to capture that day. He did whatever it took to get the shot in 90+ degree heat. He came with fun, creative ideas, and even laid down on a dusty bridge infested with flies to get the most amazing shot of the day...my husband and I on a worn, abandoned bridge, with vibrant green woods surrounding us as the sun set through the trees! Take a look at it on his website. It will take your breath away. Daran even captured my sister in mid air when she did the "dirty dancing" lift with this best man as they made their entrance! Unreal. If you are looking for a wedding photographer or simply a photographer who is creative and willing to do whatever it takes to get that shot, then Colored Lion is the company you need to work with. Daran has a truly natural talent with color. He enhanced the color of my pictures and took them to a whole new level (I seriously didn't think they could get any better). His eye for the aesthetic and passion for color is simply something that cannot be taught. He is the the heart and brains behind Colored Lion. To me, a great photographer has nothing to do with the fancy, expensive equipment someone has or the latest editing tools they have access to. Everyone is a "photographer" now days. Daran, however, is the real deal and I cannot recommend Colored Lion enough!

On the day I proposed to my wife, I knew there was only one person in Austin who could capture the…read moremoment. Daran at ColoredLion worked with me weeks and days before the big moment to give me additional ideas and tell me exactly where he would be and what would make the best setting and best pictures (and calm me down the day of). All of his advice was spot on. He got the photos of a lifetime without us even remembering he was there. We've had dozens of people say it's the best engagement photo they've ever seen. I would use Daran at ColoredLion again in a heartbeat, for any event, big or small.

We couldn't be happier with our experience with Moonlit Weddings. They were specifically…read morerecommended to us by our photographer, and that recommendation could not have been more perfect. Having a photographer and videographer who already knew how to work together made the entire day flow so smoothly. They communicated well, coordinated effortlessly, and even shared footage with each other -- which made everything feel seamless and stress-free. Jake from Moonlit Weddings was absolutely amazing. From the moment he arrived, he made us feel completely comfortable -- so much so that most of the time we forgot he was even there. He captured everything we could have hoped for while never making us feel like we were in a staged photoshoot. The footage feels natural, emotional, and truly reflects our day. He was also incredibly flexible with timing and went above and beyond by staying late to capture our wedding exit, which meant so much to us. That extra effort did not go unnoticed. If you're considering Moonlit Weddings, don't hesitate -- we would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, talented, and genuinely wonderful videographer. We're so grateful we chose them to capture our wedding day!

We were AMAZED at the videos Jake and his team recorded for our wedding. Between livestreaming our…read moreceremony and our produced wedding videos, the quality was truly top notch. The team at Moonlit made it very easy on our end by arriving early and were so prepared that we never had anything to worry about on our big day. It's really nice to be able to share these videos with friends and family, and I know we'll be treasuring them for the rest of our lives. I'm so glad we worked with Jake and would recommend him for any wedding!

Annie Ray can make anybody look cool…read more Her "photobooth" photography style is edgy and fun, in no small part because of her incredibly likeable personality and the way she eggs on her subjects like some kind of totally cliche French photographer ("Give me more! Give me more!"). Yet her subjects catch her enthusiasm and channel their inner goofball/badass/child/whatever, striking ridiculous poses, making faces they would never otherwise make in public, even taping gross, who-knows-where-this-has-been fake moustaches under their noses to help them get into character. Yet somehow, magically, everyone looks hip and cool and funky and lively in the end product. Or maybe everyone looks totally dorky and ridiculous, but it doesn't matter, because all your friends look that way in their shots, too. Annie Ray is some kind of photographic genius. Everybody wants some of what she's got. Fortunately, she's happy to share. P.S. The photo posted above is NOT one of Annie Ray's shots. It's a shot I took of Annie Ray while obnoxiously exclaiming, "Give me more!" --- EDIT, January 2012: The photo I posted with this listing was removed by Yelp because it allegedly violated the Content Guidelines. When I inquired as to how it violated the Content Guidelines, I was told that I was supposed to "avoid uploading close-ups of other people." Uh...every single photo for this listing includes a close-up of other people. Yelp, if you're going to remove my content from your site - which, by the way, I have donated to you for free and you have made money from - it might be nice if you gave me the honor of providing me with a reasonable explanation for why it was removed. Just a suggestion.

Attention closet models! Annie Ray is your photog!…read more Some people may ask "Why do all these folks feel the need to act a fool in front of cameras?? I don't get that behavior." Well, partially it's to have a physical memory of the event and the friends we love. But mostly it's cause an Annie Ray photo shoot is like a ride at Six Flags. It's a "weeeeeee" kinda fun where you can be as adventurous and loud and silly as you dare. When the ride is over, most folks get right back in line again. And just like a rollercoaster ride, you can end up with a crazy pic of your adventure. But Annie Ray specifically as a photographer is a joy. She's ebullient, effervescent, energetic, and encouraging which is great when you are working with stoic camera shy boys like my hubby and bff. And she makes ME look good even tho I normally take horrible pictures. I can never get my face to act right (in fact, no telling how many of the 20 or so that she takes she pitches to only post a few on her site....). And she remembers people. Having worked many a Yelp party and working with countless faces, I am amazed that she remembers my name and when she met hubby last event, she was so excited and demanded we take more pictures of just us, encouraging him "Randy love Keri! Loooove her!"...which of course hubby took to mean "Stick your tongue in her ear!!". I always look forward to an Annie Ray photobooth. She is an Annie Ray of Sunshine!

Sheri Robertson is an amazing photographer! My husband and I chose her to capture photos of our…read morebaby girl when she was just 11 days old. I requested an onsite shoot, since I was still leery of leaving the house with a newborn. She agreed, scheduled an appointment, and arrived right on time with a car full of charming props, backdrops, and professional lighting. Our daughter was fussy and uncooperative for the first hour, but Sheri was very patient and comforting. We took a break to feed our baby, and once she was content, we tried again. This time Sheri was able to mold her into the cutest poses and easily change out the props and backgrounds to get a nice variety of shots. Sheri was punctual, professional, and sent us the edited photos in a very timely manner. We are so pleased with the end results! You cannot tell they were done on location, instead of a studio. Somehow she was able to make our little sweetie look even more adorable than she already is. We couldn't resist purchasing every shot. We're so excited to give the prints to friends and family as gifts! It was important for us to have good quality pictures of our first baby, that we could cherish for a lifetime. I definitely feel like we've accomplished that mission. I would highly recommend 'Creative Captures' to anyone looking for beautiful, professional photographs.

We used Sheri for family pictures and loved the results. Sheri was meticulous about the different…read morelocations and backgrounds. Additionally she was technically skilled with lighting and colors. She's extremely easy to work with as well. We would highly recommend Sheri and Sprinkles & Twinkles for creating lasting impressions you can keep forever.

So many photographers do these staid poses that don't show the personality…read more Not the case we Brandi. She selects cool locations - we shot at the iconic Austin Cathedral of Junk - and works to pull the subject put of their shell. Unless you're like the mini Ekat who has no shell. She curates a great video portfolio for your review and helps with the hard decisions of picking the absolute BEST shots from all the awesome shots. Not easy! And her options for printed output is amazing. I'm a fan of the large format metallic. Check out the video. The mini Ekat video is posted 5-5-16. Enjoy. And call Brandi now!! http://bnthephoto.blogspot.com/2016/05/another-beautiful-new-smile-by-dr-mai.html?m=1

I highly recommend Brandi Nellis as a photographer! She recently photographed our family of 13 for…read moremy parents' 50th wedding anniversary, and we had such an amazing afternoon with her at Laguna Gloria. Not only is she a talented photographer who puts everyone at ease and takes amazing photos, she is also so much fun to work with! This was by far the most fun we have had on a photo shoot, and we have so many wonderful memories filled with laughter of our time with Brandi. You will not be sorry if you choose Brandi Nellis to photograph your next special occasion. We give her our highest recommendation!

As owner of a classic limousine company (Austin Classic Limo) catering primarily to wedding…read morecelebrations, I have had several occasions to participate in weddings that were coordinated by Brass Tacks Events. Most of the weddings I participate in DO have a formal arrangement with a wedding/consultant company. Believe me, I've seen every level of professionalism (and/or lack of it). I have to say, these guys are GOOD! Written schedules are communicated to each provider for the wedding, well in advance, and EVERY tiny little detail is covered to the nth degree, with the entire event scheduled right down to the minute. From my observation, if I wanted everything to be perfect and anxiety-free at my celebration, my first choice would be Brass Tacks Events.

I attended an event that Brass Tacks Events was the planner…read more Everything was fantastic!! His personal touches for the client (my best friend) are really what made him stand out. Extremely easy to work with. I wouldn't even call him a planner I would call him a producer. Anyone can just fit the puzzle pieces together and hope it works, Kevin's not like that. Kevin has developed relationships with the vendors that he has brought in, which does two things: Kevin can negotiate a lower price then the client, because Kevin uses them all the time. And the vendor knows that they have to be on top of their game or else they will lose Kevin's business. I am sure Kevin and his team had other events to plan, while they were planning my friends event. But you would've never known that based on the fact that Kevin always answer the phone, showed up to meetings, and always gave us the attention that we were desperately needing

Working with ILC Films was a wonderful experience! We booked them for our wedding in October. They…read morealso upload mini preview videos online, so it is easy to check them out yourself to make sure their style is what you are looking for. From the start, Don was responsive and upfront about his pricing, equipment, or any other questions we had. We received our videos just few weeks after the wedding, and we were able to immediately share the videos digitally with family members who were unable to attend, which was such a joy. During the actual wedding, Don did a great job of keeping a low profile but still capturing all the key moments. He also had fabric tape handy for me when one of my dress straps was loose. That small detail really stuck out to me, because it shows a extra level of professionalism and client service that exceeded expectations. I would highly recommend ILC Films to anyone in Texas!

I am so happy I booked ILC films for my recent wedding! My fiance and I were on the fence for…read moremonths on whether or not we wanted a videographer, but after hearing multiple people say they regretted not having one, I decided it would be worth the investment - and I can honestly say, ILC was worth every penny! Don and his crew did a day-of video at the reception from all the footage they captured throughout the day and it was incredible! I also have to add it was an amazing experience to watch the highlights while surrounded by our guests. People have approached me since the wedding raving about the video - and I know some people even went directly to the video team to request their information because they were so impressed by their work! I can't wait for my own copy of the video to share with all the guests who could not make it to the wedding :) I highly recommend ILC Films for any event - Don and his team truly go above and beyond and are such a pleasure to have around. Their attention to detail is perfect and they truly captured the most beautiful and special moments from my wedding! Thanks so much, ILC! I am so grateful to have had you as one of our vendors! It was one of, if not the best, decision we made regarding the wedding.

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!