We did newborn photographs with Krystal and she is incredible!! She completely captured the…read moresweetness of our baby boy! She was also able to get beautiful pictures of our family and two young girls with their baby brother. I was so impressed, as I have yet to be able to capture these moments myself. We will definitely be coming back to Krystal for more family photos. :)

I have used Krystal for our family pictures for years. She's amazing at capturing my kids…read morepersonalities and even making them laugh when they are being anti-smile that day. I do not like to be in front of the camera and she makes everyone feel at ease and comfortable. And let's just say, the finished products are amazingly beautiful. I had her print one of ours on canvas and it's gorgeous! I cannot wait to book another session with her!

My wife and I did our family portraits recently and had a wonderful time with Hoang Nguyen of Life…read moreStories By Hoang!  Hoang was on time (even early) for our appointment, and we never felt rushed even though it probably took us a little longer than most couples to warm up to the process. Hoang came up with so many creative ideas for our shoot at Cedar Hill State Park.  You can tell from the photos that we were having a blast!  It felt like we were just hanging out with a friend rather than having a stranger lurking around us. :) He really captured us accurately and in the most flattering way. Before the shoot, Hoang was very responsive to our questions, especially about where/when to shoot (as we all know, DFW weather is rather unpredictable) and what to wear. We couldn't have been happier with the choices he made since the pictures turned out amazing! And the turnaround time was impressive. Everyone LOVES the photos! We would wholeheartedly recommend Life Stories By Hoang for any photography projects. If you take a look at his portfolio, the quality of his work speaks for itself. But even more importantly, we truly enjoyed the process of working with him, both on the day of our shoot and in the weeks leading up to it. We can't wait to work with him again!

Hoang is very professional and nice. He made us feel very comfortable and the pictures turned out…read morebeautiful. The price is affordable and you can check on his website. Everything is explained very clearly. Highly recommend him!

I needed luxury branding portraits for my brokerage's new website launch and wanted a specific look…read moreto the photos. After seeing the photos that Aven Willow does, I knew that was exactly what I needed. I spoke with the photographer and owner, Jodie Jolly, and she explained the process. They do hair and makeup in her Downtown McKinney studio, which is in a cool, historic building. She recommended I bring 3 outfits and we discussed the color scheme. On the day of photos, I was really nervous. Jodie made me feel so relaxed and guided me through the poses and facial expressions. She played fun music in the background to set the mood and I felt so much more comfortable as we got to the second half of shooting. She takes her time, makes sure she got the right shots to get your message & speak to your brand. She scheduled the reveal for the following week. We met at her studio and she showed me the slideshow of the pictures. I was blown away at how fabulous they turned out. Before I went in, I was only going to buy 3 pictures, but I feel in love with too many and bought 10! This was such a fantastic experience and I would absolutely do it again the next time I need new branding photos. Aven Willow exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend you trying them out!

Sadly, an amazing experience has become a bad memory due to Jodie's unwillingness to follow through…read moreon her promises. When my two friends and I signed up for her 40 over 40 experience we had high hopes for a once in a lifetime experience. And in September 2023 the session was just that. We happily paid a hefty sum for a large Portrait package with a lovely storage box included. After waiting months while being told that we were waiting on the box, we asked for the portraits and to receive the box when she received delivery of her shipment. I went by her studio and picked up the portraits. The portraits I was given appeared to be the ones that she had displayed at our "Reveal " saying they were samples when we made our selections. After many inquiries followed by excuses, she sent an email with a link to all of the original digital files, saying compensation for our patience. To date, we still have not received the box and my messages to her business, and to her personally, have been ignored. I feel obligated now to let others know that Jodie is a talented photographer with great sales skills who will take a hefty sum from your pocketbook and not deliver on promises. Oh, and that 40 over 40 book and the party to celebrate she promised? Beware! That never happens either. It's been 10 months now and sadly she continues to promote her business in the same fashion and is now ghosting us. Thank you Jodie Signed Three Very Disappointed Senior Ladies

Jenny is beyond amazing as a person and as a photographer. She is the most patient, caring and…read moregentle person and made the entire experience wonderful. My newborn was a bit cranky at times and she not only calmed him down but offered some very helpful tips to help us out. We are first time parents. The poses and pictures were exactly what we wanted. Jenny made sure throughout the entire session that we were completely satisfied with everything. I cannot day enough great things about her. I recommend Jenny to anyone looking for an amazing photographer who will handle your baby like her own.

From planning, to the actual session, to delivery of the product- Jenny is perfection! She…read moregenuinely loves what she does and her care for people and high quality photos shines through! She listens to what you are desiring, she's flexible, she's patient, she's talented, and shes creative. We have 4 littles and she can manage them all. We've experienced many photographers in the past and we will never need to search for another now that we found Jenny. Highly recommend her! You won't be disappointed with your captured memories!

If you are contemplating whether or not to work with Rachel, stop thinking about it and just reach…read moreout! She is AMAZING. Her communication, attention to detail, and thoughtfulness before, during, and after the shoot are unmatched; and we couldn't be happier with the experience and the photos. We have signed up for her luxury membership which allows up to 4 sessions in a year for $800 - highly recommend it!

Wow! Is really all I can say about Rachel Friedman Photography…read more Not only is she super talented - but she is the MOST patient and understanding photographer. She makes you feel extremely comfortable through a process that may be uncomfortable for a lot of people. I felt beautiful (9 months pregnant- which is hard to do) during our whole session and then felt even prettier when I saw her work. I highly recommend using her!!

Ellen from Ellensmedia is a very talented photographer with a true knack for capturing those…read moremoments that you want to remember forever. We hired Ellen to take our engagement pictures, and we were so happy with her amazing work that we asked her to be our wedding photographer as well. Not only are the shots wonderful, capturing every aspect of the wedding that we wanted - from those candid moments, to the emotion on a person's face, to even the smallest of details (flowers, decor, cake...), she also did a phenomenal job editing them, and working her creative magic through filters and artful use of color. Ellen captured it all beautifully. As a person, she is very personable and down-to-earth, and seeks ideas of what types of pictures her clients want. If you give her a small clue, she can do the rest! I can't say enough how pleased I am with her pictures of our special day. If you're in the Austin area and need a photographer for your family portraits or you big event, I highly recommend you check out Ellen's work.

You can't go wrong choosing Ellen for your photography needs! She is quirky and fun and just has a…read moreknack for getting it right!!