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.

We hired Melanie for our April wedding. We made an absolutely great decision there…read more We first met Melanie to do our engagement photos at the Blanton, those obviously turned out stunning, as she was able to get both of us to open up a little bit and get some good shots of us. Highly recommend doing an engagement session first, the chance to work with her twice was so awesome! Emails with her were always responded to in a very timely manner, and she was very helpful with any questions I had, so great to work with. She and her assistant James showed up and were ready to go on time, kept our day running smoothly through all the photos we wanted taken and they got so many shots of things that I didn't even think of! Finishing off the night with a gorgeous nighttime shot! Their personalities shone throughout the day, everyone was talking about how amazing and fun our photographers were.This was the first time that Melanie had worked with James, but you could not tell in the least, the two worked so well together and then the way they worked with the guests...I can't compliment them enough! As for the final product, it was beyond compare. Somehow she made it seem like when I scroll through the pictures of the day that I am just walking through memories of that day. It's so amazing, I truly am unable to pick my favorite pictures from the day, because they're all beautiful. I'm so glad that we hired her for our day, she made it truly great the day of and then the gift that keeps on giving, the memories she gave me are a true treasure. Hire Melanie anytime you want something important photographed, or you know just because you need pictures and want someone amazing to do it!

TEN GLITTERY STARS!…read more She-N-He are great. We found them at a "wedding extravaganza" convention in 2009. Most of the photography booths were hard to tell apart, and it seemed like theirs was the only one with a definite /style/. I didn't interact with "he" much, but "she" was awesome. Melanie and a helper photographed our wedding. They were friendly, relaxed, and totally flexible - there was no rigid list of shots to get, and they did some fun stuff working with the location. If you hire them, your wedding photos will look like a dream sequence in a slick modern magazine. That's probably because she's also a magazine photographer... http://www.melaniegrizzel.com/Grizzel_Portfolio.html Of the things that my husband and I paid for, the photography was a big ticket item. Before we started shopping for anything, we made a priority list (food, clothes, photo, venue, etc) and decided that even if everything went wrong, if it rained, and the cake fell over, and my dress was torn, and our friends had a brawl by the keg, it would all be okay if we had amazing photos. Because memories are strong, but photos can repaint your memories in better light. Luckily the day was perfect, but the gorgeous pictures help me remember it even more fondly :)

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!

My son and I absolutely love her photos. She was fun and natural to work with. When I posted my…read moreson's senior photos, people commented not only on how amazing his photos were but said "wow, this is a great photographer." She captures the personality of the individual and there is nothing cookie cutter about her work.

Kat is an amazing and talented artist! I am super awkward and generally don't know how to move or…read moreposition my body yet I felt right at home with her. Scheduling was doable and her feedback/edits came back quickly. I had needed new head shots for my business website and after matching to my brand book, everything was perfect. Thank you so much, Kat!!

Outstanding, very professional photographer. I recently had a session for album cover art and music…read morepromotion photos. He's easy to work with, very intelligent and has an amazing portfolio. He's not cheap, but charges professionally for professional work. I work by the hour or gig, too; I understand charging what one is worth. Two things to note: His studio work is in a shared space (which works fine) rather than a permanent studio (lots of it is on location, of course), and he doesn't accept checks (and upcharges for credit cards). Can't say I blame him. That's easily handled by electronic payment such as Venmo or direct bank transfer, no muss, no fuss. I'll update this when the album cover's finished.

I had stepped away from the professional speaking business for awhile, so I needed some new photos…read moreto reflect my current branding and look. I searched through almost 90 websites of Austin photographers and eliminated all but three. Most were the same dull, stock poses and backgrounds that don't tell you anything about the person in the picture. Of the three whose portfolios I liked, one was VERY expensive, one didn't reply to my query for more than two weeks...and one was John Langford. John was very prompt in responding, answered all my questions, and -- most importantly -- GOT what I was looking for. We set up an appointment and it was fun and easy, not like my previous photo shoots. John has a great eye, makes good suggestions on poses and expressions, and I was super-thrilled with the results of our session. Everyone who's seen the pix has been impressed, because John truly captured my personality and sense of humor. These are the best promo shots I've ever had! And the bonus is that John is such a nice, funny guy, easy to talk with and very creative. You will NOT be disappointed in the pictures John does for you!

Katie Jo is just amazing. Her photography speaks for itself. The pictures she took of my family are…read moreincredible, she really captured them aas they really are and unposed. It is a treat to be photographed by her.

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Wilde came to our house last weekend for a quick family photo shoot and we now have a really lovely…read morerange of photos of our family. It was great being able to be in our house and not at a photo studio because the images feel really familiar and our little guy and our puppy were both comfortable. She worked around us so it didn't feel like we were posing-- it's such a treat to have such rich, happy photos to share with our family and friends. I highly recommend working with her.

I purchased the Yelp deal and was feeling a little nervous about how the pictures may turn out. Now…read morethat is all said and done, I am convinced that few could have done a better job and you can't beat the price. Wilde shot our engagement photos and was such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. She was flexible in rescheduling multiple times due to inclement weather, and was even willing to brave the storms if we wanted to. We ended up doing a sunrise photo shoot in Georgetown and she made a 6am shoot enjoyable. She certainly has an eye for both framing the pictures as well as capturing the happiness in the moment. She made us feel like a priority as she was willing to stay until we got all the pictures we wanted. Also, she sent the pictures out just two days later. The pictures turned out absolutely amazing. If you want first-rate photos at an affordable price, buy this deal!

I have worked with Shanti several times over the past 15 years: she took my son's high school…read moreportraits, she has shot several events I've put on, and she has taken my favorite pictures of myself. I am extremely camera shy, however Shanti puts me right at home - it's even fun for me to shoot with her. She is a natural talent with the technical skills to back it up.

I had such a great experience with Vanityfair for an outdoor nature photoshoot. I wanted some…read morereally specific shots and look. Shanti was able to really capture my best look. She was also really fun to work with and was able to give clear guidance.

Steven is simply amazing! The entire session was entertaining and funny. I never had a fake a…read moresmile. He had me laughing the entire time and taking shots at the same time. Very professional in how he helped narrow down choices. He is also the most competitive rate I was able to find. He is is simply the best even at the economical price point and he is my go to person for this from here on out.

I went to Steven for business and casual headshots and had a great time. He was very good at…read moreputting this camera-shy person at ease and the pictures look like me when I'm well rested and enjoying myself [instead of looking like I had a bad cold and hadn't slept for days, which is how I feel my photos usually look]. A great experience, quick turnaround, totally recommend!