I feel like I have typed out and then deleted what I have written here about 10X because properly…read moreconveying how incredible this group is at what they do is probably impossible. Working with KHP and her all-star team is not just a professional photography session but an experience that allows you to feel good about yourself and have that self shine in a way that feels completely authentic to you. I've had the pleasure of working with Olympia twice now -- once when I needed professionally styled headshots quite quickly for an upcoming feature/publication and once for a lifestyle shoot. To say that their product is top notch is an understatement -- no detail goes unthought of...from styling, hair and makeup, lighting, vision...and it all comes together with this fun, carefree, beautiful experience, working in their studio (and having fun as well) that makes this team worth every penny. They make it feel effortless. They also manage to compress entire sessions and selection process into short time span (though you wont feel rushed) ...genuinely, the work they do in terms of studio time would take most an entire day. While I'm sometimes guilty of gatekeeping treasured finds in austin, it just wouldnt be fair to not shout out praises for Olympia and Korey Howell Photography. Thank you for letting me share the best me!

Korey did my headshot update back in 2018 and I was thrilled with the results (see previous…read morereview.) A few months back, I logged into a Zoom call and noticed that my awesome headshots from that session didn't really look like me at all anymore. In this post-Covid lockdown world, as we might be tip-toeing slowly and carefully back to the world of in-person meetings and conferences, using an old headshot felt like a little bit of "bait and switch!" Let's face it, hair is longer, skin is still fabulous, but...I'm OLDER. Still awesome, still sassy, but I needed an update. This time I worked with the fabulous Olympia Roll (and again, why on earth would you make this investment without the professional makeup add-on specifically for the photographer?) who "got me" from the first minute. One thing I especially love is the super light touch on touchups and post-processing. These pictures look like me, not an air-brushed, over-filtered, a little too pose-y overly contrived version of me. Now I need to either write a book or run for office (or both! ha!) because she gave me photos that make me look and feel like a BOSS. Thank you!

Mathew was great! Very friendly and helped a lot with our poses. Which we needed! Very…read moreknowledgeable and has a true vision with his work.

Matthew was absolutely amazing! He photographed my son's senior pictures, and they turned out even…read morebetter than I could have imagined. He was professional, talented, and made the entire experience so easy and enjoyable. We couldn't be happier with the photos! I highly recommend Matthew Chambers Photography!

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.

Jessica has done 3 magical photo sessions of my daughter and they are all absolutely beautiful. She…read moreis a true artist at her craft and is filled with creativity ! Her portraits are truly unique ! Every little girl should get to be a fairy or a princess for the day with Jessica !

From the owner: Magical Portrait Photography for children…read more I offer Fairy Sessions and My Very Own Story Sessions. I create custom themed photoshoots for your child.

Being our first professional photo shoot we were not sure of what to expect; I suspect we'll never…read moreuse any other photographer than Julia. Quite frankly, she has set the bar too high for any other photographer to come close to achieving. Nervous at first, the free spirited artist was able to put our minds at ease in record time (seriously, she had my wife relaxed in under two minutes and a half - yes, I am anal retentive enough to time that shit). The photographer is very personable, with a keen eye for 'just the right pose'. Reviewing the shots I was (and still am actually) amazed at how well she was able to capture the moment. Ladies - Julia is sweet, warm, and kind spirited. I do not believe for a minute she'd ever ask you to do anything you're uncomfortable with. Her dedication to art ensures you will look your best when you review the photos. She WILL make you into the cover girl you've always dreamed of being. Guys - Shhh, let the ladies work, you'll be happy you did. Seriously, kind of like a wedding the moment is all about her; let her enjoy the spotlight and you'll see just how beautiful your woman really is. They say a picture is worth a thousand words - until I met Julia and reviewed some of her work I would have agreed; but after seeing the awe-inspiring art she manages to conjure with a camera lens the only word that comes to mind is "WoW". I am typically articulate to a fault; but her work leaves me speechless - every time.

About six months ago I got it in my head I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I am in no way a classic…read morecandidate - 57 years old, 6 feet tall, boy body, nobody's idea of a pinup girl. Did my google searching for photographers in Houston and contacted about a dozen. Perhaps half responded they weren't available, and half didn't respond. However, one adorable young lady in Austin (3 hours away), Julia Vie of Vivian's Muse, said she was very excited about shooting me! We exchanged several emails about the process and logistics and had an extended phone chat. My trepedation morphed into excitement and anticipation. Let's do this!! The big day! Julia shot perhaps 400 photos in an hour or so, all the while offering instruction, incredible encouragement and showing me what she had captured in her viewfinder. All with a monster camera and first class professional lighting. We shot on the couch, on the stairway, in the window, on the bed. Woah, so exhilerating! Nervousness was gone and my inner goddess had taken over. I'm not one for exaggeration but this was truly one of the best hours of my life. Back the next morning to review and select proofs. Oh no, her computer jammed up, wasn't happening. No problem in the digital age. We had more girly chat, comparing notes on all of the fun we had had the preceding day. A few days later the proofs arrived via email. I was blown away. OH MY! That cannot possibly be me. But...it is! Being a goddess, even for a short while, really gets in your head. And stays there. Who would have thought the idea of having a little fun by trying something different would turn into a life changing event? Thank you so very, very much Julia! And, girls, if you have any lingering doubts about treating yourself to this experience, all I can say is do not delay, call Julia today! Hugs, Michelle

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!

From the owner: We believe in love, we believe in marriage, and we believe in you. That is why we make images…read more We're a husband and wife team in Central Texas and we love to make images of people in love. We want to truly capture who you are, so we put in time with you to make sure that we're all comfortable with each other. Before anything else, we want to know you. As we know you better, we'll naturally understand the most important things about your wedding almost as if it's second nature to us - the love, the details, the fun, and the true heart behind everything you've prepared for all who are a part of the beginning of your life together. We are so very excited to know you more.

Sarah Deluna has done two photo sessions for us - maternity & newborn - & we are extremely pleased…read morewith the results. She was timely (very important when photographing kids!), sweet with our children, & always professional. She has many tricks for getting adults & children to pose just perfectly! We LOVE our photos & highly recommend her to everyone!

Sarah has been our photographer for all life stages. She took family photos of my husband and I…read morewith our dogs, then maternity shots, and now newborn photos. I love the way she is able to capture emotion and liveliness in the photos. Also, she does a great job at finding the perfect spot to get natural sunlight to accent everyone's features. Dogs and newborns are not necessarily the easiest subjects to work with, but she has been able to get great shots of them both. A few days after the photo shoot, she came to our house with her ipad and showed us the digitals of our pictures as well as different print options for our photos (prints, different paper options, canvas, etc.). She had a software program where she could take a picture of our wall and then help design a photo arrangement that would look good in our house. This service was invaluable as we all know how hard it is to actually get around to deciding which pictures to print, what arrangements would look good, sizes, frames, etc. Sarah helped us choose all this and then delivered our canvases in a week. We love everything about her photography and recommend her to anyone looking for a family photographer!

Aubrey did some boudoir shots I really wanted to have done before my preventative mastectomy. It…read morewas a really personal and vulnerable thing for me, so it's amazing how fun and relaxed it was to do the photoshoot with Aubrey. First of all, Aubrey is not awkward or a prude. She has an unfazed sort of vibe about her. She's also really funny which, as we all know, helps during any potentially awkward moment. She told me all the little details about how to pose so that my face and hands and everything didn't look stupid (you know how sometimes you see photos and the people are fumbling with what to do with their hands or feet or what direction to look? I need more direction than that and she is really good at that)! Aubrey figured out what angles and lighting looked best and she was so encouraging the whole time. I had a mix of photos of me looking at the camera, looking away, smiling, not smiling, etc., some looked candid, others didn't. Perfect mix. Also she would tell me how amazing the photos were looking while she was shooting and even showed me some on the little camera screen. I have never felt like such a rock star. Then, after editing, she sent me a giant load of absolutely incredible photos. I don't know if she just did everything right as far as angles and lighting, or if she did a lot of editing work in the "lab" but either way she made me look really good in my photos, better than I could have imagined going into it. I sincerely recommend Aubrey for boudoir or any type of photos!!!

Aubrey took my engagement and wedding photos. She did an amazing job. We love them! She was very…read moreprofessional and competitively priced. She works well with children. My 6 year old step son can be extremely shy with strangers, but he quickly warmed up to Aubrey. My husband and I were very unsure of what we type of pictures poses we wanted. Aubrey easily helped us figure out what would work best for our style I would highly recommend her for your photo needs! I look forward to having her as my photographer again in the future. She definitely has a gift for photography.

April Mae is an amazing photographer!!! She was so responsive, flexible, and efficient! She was a…read morejoy to work with from beginning to end. We received our photos only days after each event and we absolutely love them all! She is so experienced as a wedding photographer that she made the photos run as smoothly and painless as possible, especially the family photos! Actually, she really help make the whole day run smoothly! She was like our second wedding coordinator and our third mom! She helped apply my veil and made an impromptu bustle when mine broke! I don't love being in front of the camera but she always made me feel so confident and comfortable. The photos look beautiful, natural, and effortless. The day would not have been the same without her and now we will remember it forever with her photographs. We highly recommend her and would work with her in the future for any other photographer needs! Thank you so much, April Mae.

I wish I could give her a million out of 5 stars! April strikes exactly the right balance of being…read moreyour BFF and a true professional! We found it so easy to relax around her, which shows in the photos. She gives easy-to-follow instructions that make the photos look great without feeling overly posed or unnatural. We had great vendors for our wedding, but April was by our favorite by far! When booking with her, she shared multiple galleries with me so I could see the flow of a whole day and get a sense for her style. She was also a preferred vendor for our venue, so she was able to even help us decide on a wedding date based on past weddings she'd photographed there (and when the greenery was most lush without being too hot). She was very flexible about rescheduling our engagement session when I had a ring disaster that required repairs. We were able to do two locations for the shoot that allowed us to get a more park-like feel with our pups and some downtown vibes, too. April is organized, well collected and a source of calm on an otherwise hectic day. Really led the flow of the day (despite having a planner), and I am SO grateful we had her as our photographer. She is also very competitively priced for the level of service she provides. Besides her absolutely amazing work, another thing that stood out was that she did not have an hour limit of on her time with us on our wedding day. It was nice knowing she would be there for everything we wanted captured. We were also SO impressed with how quickly we got our photos for both engagement and wedding galleries. We received 600+ of our photos within 48 hours of our wedding and got a several hundred more within a few weeks! It was so wonderful getting to see them so soon after and made me even more grateful we went with her after hearing horror stories of other couples not getting photos back for 4+ months. She is a master at her craft, and the proof is in the photos! We will cherish our gorgeous engagement and wedding photos every day for the rest of our lives. Thank you so much April! I will never stop singing your praises for anyone who will listen!!!