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

Julia is excellent at her craft! Her studio is so dreamy and romantic, it sweeps you away into…read morefantasy. She did a great job easing my nerves, since I'm her Aunt, but we ended up with some stunning pictures to mark my 50 year old milestone. I recommend getting your pictures done in all stages of your life from your 20's on up so you have a professional collection of yourself to reflect upon. Don't put it off another day, book with Julia and see just how beautiful you are!

She was prompt and patient. Excellent work and mannerism. Beautiful family portraits we will…read morecherish forever.

We have been working with Alissa for over 3 years now and we are SO grateful for the relationship…read moreand partnership. Alissa always makes us feel comfortable behind the camera, allowing us to show our genuine self. With her incredible photography, she has helped elevate our brand and we can't wait to continue working with her on future projects!! Thank you, Alissa!!

Extremely happy with how out photos came out! Dana was a pleasure to work with! Her response to…read morebooking us was very quick. Anytime I needed to contact her she responded in a timely manner. This was our 2nd time going to her for newborn photos and we are never disappointed! Her studio is very welcoming. She has many color options, and props to choose from!

Working with Dana was a wonderful experience. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and she is…read morevery talented. She handled our precious newborn with so much love and care. Our newborn photoshoot was stress free, and my husband and I had a nice time watching her work her magic to make the photos happen. I loved being able to pick out the color schemes for the photos as well as coordinating headbands from her huge selection. If you need a newborn photographer, look no further than Dana!!

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!

We had an incredible experience with Lisa. The booking process was easy and professional, she…read moreshowed up on time for our session and she got so many photos for us in just 30 minutes. She worked with our daughter really well and I am absolutely planning to reach out and book another session with her for next year!

Do yourself a favor and book with Lisa Woods for any event! Lisa is an absolute delight to work…read morewith. Her work is obviously beautiful, but she is also immensely professional. At the beginning when I was deciding between photographers for my wedding, she was happy to hop on the phone with me, and it was clear that our wedding would be in amazing hands. Also, her pricing is incredibly reasonable, especially for how stunning her work is. We unfortunately had to cancel our wedding due to Coronavirus / COVID-19 mandatory closures, and Lisa was so easy to work with, even though we didn't want to reschedule our wedding right away (which not all vendors were willing to work with us). We can't wait to work with you in the future!

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!!

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!

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!