amazing, creative, resourceful, professional, friendly, outgoing, etc......these are all the words…read more(and plus more) on how i would describe verna starling photography. she made my kids feel at ease and comfortable during our photo shoot. she took their photo in there natural state; as they were playing, laughing, and goofing around. i would recommend her anybody!! especially to my friends and family!! i absolutely love her photography!

Verna is an extremely talented photographer who does an amazing job of capturing candid and natural…read moreimages. She and her team (2nd photographer and assistant) arrived early and stayed late the day of our wedding. I can't say enough good things about her and her work!

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!

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 :)

Wow...we are so in love with our wedding photos. Amber did a beautiful job!…read more We met Amber at a wedding open house event when we first got engaged. Her work she displayed that day was so good, but we wanted to do some more looking around before we booked a photographer. We did our research and talked to some other photographers, but Amber's work still stood out as a favorite. We knew we had to set up a meeting with her, and I'm so glad we did! Amber was super professional the entire day. She came prepared with her assistant and all of their equipment. Their confidence made us feel at ease and their positive attitudes even when some guest were getting in the way made us feel that much better. It ended up being a rainy day on our wedding day, so the planned outdoor ceremony was moved indoors at the last minute. Fortunately, Amber was able to get some gorgeous shots even though we were mostly stuck indoors. The dancing was a huge part of our reception and Amber was able to capture some really great candid moments too. Overall, we can't thank her enough. I would highly recommend Amber! : )

I can't recommend Amber enough! I'm so pleased with the photos she took of our family, I think my…read morehusband even enjoyed himself and he hates taking pictures! Amber made us feel at ease and made the entire shoot really fun. She's very professional and extremely talented. If you're looking to do a safe socially distanced photo shoot with a top notch photographer, go see Amber!

Thank you, Matthew, for helping us with our family photos! What a great experience! You are good at…read morewhat you do, and you worked so well with Emma, our little niece.

Well partner, ya'll know how much I love being photographed. Its only natural as I am so dang…read morehandsome. Now I have hired some good photographers over the years, but Mr. Matthew Chambers is the best Photographer I have had since I took W. H. Illingworth out to the Black Hills back in 1874. I have asked my Miss Libby to sit for a photograph by Mr. Matthew. I wanted something spicy I could take with me out on the plains. However, Miss Libby is just too shy to sit for a picture these days. She says she don't look as fetching as she used to now that she's a Ghost. If you hire anyone else besides Mr. Matthew, I assure you pard, ya'll gonna regret it. And take it from me, you don't wanna do anything you will regret. Happy Trails!

Jade and Kyle are officially my husband and I's photographers for life. They did our wedding and…read morealso an at home session for us with our two dogs more recently. They're so laid back and easy going and make you feel so comfortable! I did wedding coordinating for a few years and had the opportunity to work with them on a professional level, too. They were easy to work with, quick to respond, and worked well with everyone. I can't recommend them enough!

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.

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!