Lauren is amazing! She captured the most beautiful photos of my dogs and cats -- full of…read morepersonality, warmth, and life. She has such a calm, creative energy that makes everyone (pets included!) feel at ease. Her eye for light and detail is incredible, and the results are pure art. If you're in Austin and want photos you'll truly treasure, Lauren Tarbel is the one to call!

I was on the hunt for a photographer I could work with for some boudoir shots as an anniversary…read moregift for my husband when a friend recommended Lauren to me. She had shot my friends wedding and I loved her style and was interested in talking with her. I'm not a modest person but this type of shoot would require me to be VERY comfortable with someone and within 5 minutes of meeting Lauren I knew it would work out between us. She allowed me to come up with concepts and ideas while bringing her own great eye to the shoot. I was so comfortable and felt completely at ease with her. She's professional and made me feel and look beautiful. The pictures turned out amazing, so glad to keep them for the rest of my life. The turn around time was very quick and efficient and she always kept in contact through every stage of the process. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for intimate, personal photos and also for wedding and other events!

Karen made our wedding day PERFECT! We eloped with our mothers as witnesses and Karen captured…read moreevery moment of the occasion with an incredible eye, impeccable timing and a warmth that made all of us feel comfortable, relaxed and special. There was even a moment when she took off her scarf and laid it on the steps of SF City Hall for my husband and I to sit on. WOW. This elopement session was my second shoot with Karen, with business headshots as my first. During both, she expertly led and posed me around with grace and patience and pulled me and others out of their shells with LOTS of laughs. She makes taking photos fun and something you'll never forget- via the lovely time with her shooting and via amaaaazing pictures. Thank you, Karen!

Karen is a dream photographer--easy to work with, efficient, helpful, etc. She has such a fun…read morepersonality and makes you feel completely at ease, and she has a great eye for detail! She shot our wedding, and we got to take a sneak peak at the photos. They're amazing, and we can't wait to see what the rest look like! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Pressman Photography! Suzanne and her secondary…read morephotographer Justin did an absolutely incredible job capturing our wedding. Every special moment we hoped for--and so many more--were beautifully documented. From the perfectly posed family photos to the candid shots of us and our guests, their attention to detail and ability to capture genuine emotion truly blew us away. Looking back through our gallery feels like reliving the day all over again. The photos are not only stunning but also tell the story of our celebration in such an authentic way. Suzanne and Justin were professional, kind, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for better photographers, and we're so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly. Pressman Photography gave us a gift we'll cherish forever, and we can't recommend them highly enough!

I highly recommend Pressman Photography for any photography needs you have. In the last year I've…read moreworked with her on engagement photos, wedding photos, head shots and photos for an online shop. She is a pleasure to work with. Always professional but also fun to work with. She has a great eye for shots and the experience to bring them to life. You can turn the creativity over to her and know you will have amazing photos to cherish always.

Olivia was so amazing to work with, I've booked her for 4 shoots/events so far. If you're looking…read morefor natural candid shots that freeze not just the image but the feeling in that moment, she is your gal. She was so thorough in asking me what I wanted to achieve. She even memorized my immediate family's names so that it would be easy to grab their attention during the event. She handled my 400 guest event seamlessly. I want to get married again so I can hire her. She's definitely coming along for our vow renewals when that happens.

We found Oliva through Airbnb and signed up for her photography lesson and outdoor portrait…read moresession. During the lesson she taught us lots of practical tips to make our photos look better (techniques for framing, how to find good lighting, exposure settings for specific lighting conditions etc). Her lesson was tailored to our abilities and equipment. The pictures she took for our family portraits were also amazing. She got so many great ones of our 3yr old and infant daughters. These were definitely better than anything we could have taken. The experience was really worth it and we highly recommend Oliva to anyone looking to learn about photography or wanting a photo session.

Kylee was so fantastic to work with and did an amazing job with my boudoir photoshoot. She was…read moresuper organized and great with communication throughout the whole process. She was so encouraging with both what I felt comfortable and shy with. I had an afternoon shoot and got my sneak peak photos later that night -- so fast! I really felt empowered and sexy with her and her work!!

Kylee not only produces amazing photos, but she creates such a wonderful and comfortable…read moreenvironment during the photoshoot. My company has hired her a couple times, and this was my first personal shoot with her. I will definitely be hiring her again in the future and I suggest you do too! Can't wait to print these.

I am so overdue since my wedding was almost a year ago! Nonetheless, we are still in love with our…read morephotos and love to look back on them to relive the day! Katherine is such a joy to be around and brings a fun and relaxing energy on a day so may find stressful. She is genuinely in love with her craft and making her guests happy! You can tell by how giddy she gets when she takes photos and looks down at her camera to check the shots! We are so grateful for her! Look no further and book with her!!!

I am so grateful I found Katherine to capture boudoir photos. Katherine is an absolute gem and…read moreextremely talented. Most importantly she has the skillset to make you feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire session. Her portfolio and photography style speak for themselves! I'm in love with the photos she captured - a perfect combination of candid, natural, and intimate. Everything turned out perfect. All my thanks to Katherine. Xx

When we saw Julie's photos we knew that she was the right photographer for our wedding. Every one…read moreof her shots glowed with an honest beauty that completely transfixed us. And boy did we make a great decision! We couldn't have been happier working with her and how beautiful our wedding photographs turned out. As a queer couple, it was very important for me and my wife to feel comfortable with the photographer we worked with. Julie flew out to California and from the minute she arrived she was all smiles. Julie brings a genuine joy to her work as well as a calm confidence that let us know we were in good hands. We were able to truly be in the moment in front of the camera and Julie was able to capture our joy and love so beautifully. She was also able to capture whole wedding itself and navigate our families (no small task). Everyone felt at ease in front of the camera. Aesthetically our pictures were even better than we could have hoped for. Julie brings a real artistry to her work and her level of professionalism is phenomenal. If you're wondering whether you should hire Julie, stop wondering. The answer is YES YES YES!

Julie was my favorite vendor of my wedding, hands down! She is so professional and her photographs…read moreare just gorgeous. I found Julie in a Wedding magazine and reached out to her. She got back to me immediately and sent me her 'wedding package' services. Sadly, I realized I could not afford her, so I replied back with that message. She kindly got back to me asking what my budget was and the date of my wedding. She was happy to work with me. Surely, having a wedding on a Friday instead of a Saturday may have helped. None the less, Julie agreed to photograph my wedding for set hours. I received timely emails regarding payments, questionnaires regarding the wedding, and timelines. I loved her organization. She showed up on the date of the wedding right on time and got to work quickly. She was good at directing people, but also patient with more difficult family/people. She made everyone feel at ease. One week after the wedding, I received the most beautiful preview slideshow! https://juliewilhitephotography.smartslides.com/tammy-jacks-wedding It's amazing she was able to produce this so quickly, especially since Thanksgiving fell between my wedding and when she sent it! My husband and I love watching the video and reliving the evening, and it brought my family to tears. I haven't even received my photos yet, but I cannot rave enough about Julie! I have full confidence this was the best investment I made and I cannot wait to get the rest of my images! Thank you Julie!!!

Last year one of my closest, dearest friends Katie A (now Katie D) got married and I was in the…read morewedding. Katie and I were both elite yelpers at one time... in fact, we met at an elite yelp event and we were immediately fast friends. Fast forward to last year and her wedding... during the pre-wedding photo session, the photographer and I hit it off (not like that, perv... I was there with my girlfriend and the photographer is happily married). She was just really awesome... confident and decisive but playful and unobtrusive... she made the photographs fun. And I don't usually like wedding photographers because they usually remind me of former Russian military or crazy hoarder cat-lady... expressing their pent-up need to control others though their 2 hours of power... But I digress... Kristi is amazing, she actually made the wedding MORE fun and the times we were out in the heat (yes, my friend opted for a summer wedding in Austin) enjoyable. In the end, Katie ended-up with amazing photographs (turns out people look better and take better photos when they are happy and having fun) and I ended-up with another friend. I've been best man in two weddings, a groomsman in at least 15, and an user in probably 10 over the years... including Katie's wedding last year. It's no contest, Kristi is the best wedding photographer I've ever seen. So if you're interviewing photographers, put Kristi in the mix. And if you need references, I'll gladly put you in touch with Katie.

I never gave much value to photos. Sure, I love memories, but in my experience most photos end up…read morein a shoe box, never to be seen again. I took a 10 day trip to Europe 10 years ago and I still have yet to put those prints in an album, much less look at them again. No offense to my inner amateur photographer, but there is a reason why I don't care about old photos. It's because I'm terrible at taking photos... In stark contrast to myself, there is the brilliance that is Kristi Wright. We hired Kristi to photograph our Austin wedding at the Driskill. She has a way to magically capture moments and feelings, which is why we have gone back to these photos time and time again to relive our wedding. I can feel my wife's hand when I slid the ring on her slender finger. I can taste my first bite into that wedding cupcake. My heart still strikes a stronger beat when I see our first dance over and over again. It is my laptop's wallpaper after all. Kristi's capturing of our wedding has given me a true appreciation for what real, honest to goodness, quality photographs can do for life. Every penny I spent to hire Kristi was worth it. That said, she wasn't expensive at all! As far as comparable options in the Austin area, Kristi definitely keeps a competitive rate. Overall the entire photography portion of our wedding went flawlessly. Kristi keeps things casual, she is down to earth and easy to talk to, but also professional, she knows what shes doing and how to give instruction set up the best shots. During the wedding / reception Kristi called very little attention to herself and yet was still able to capture all the fun and love we were sharing. The after-wedding shots exceeded our expectations as well. She has a great eye and set up some really creative and insightful shots. We have a treasure trove of photos that we will value for our entire lives. As a stranger to you, the reader, I don't expect my opinion to be the only that you are going to read, but go ahead and take a look around. There are nothing but 5 star reviews for Kristi from anyone who has worked with her. Do yourself a favor: wedding planning is hard work, but choosing a photographer doesn't have to be.