AJH Photography & Video

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and I couldn’t recommend you more highly and again thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

alf to smile, but Arol was able to capture us and our relationship in the most natural way - with all of the smiles and REAL laughter because shooting with Arol is fun! Now to the professional side of this review, he is always on time, has a really quick turnaround, and is easy to understand when he describes how he wants a pose. I will end this review with - book him now! Thank you Arol!!

our big day special. He went above and beyond our exceptions.

ound scenes. He is creative in his work, he is an artist. Arol is also easy to work with. He is fun and he returns your calls and emails. I highly recommend this photographer, you will not be disappointed.

verthinks and overcomplicates. I couldn’t be happier with the way the photos turned out! He is a such a talented photographer! Thank you Arol!

of taking photos comfortable and natural (not awkward), which was very important to me from the start, and it was not only the case on the day but also in the photos. His personality is incredibly congenial and down-to-earth while also being direct, professional, and efficient to capture as many photos as possible throughout the day. I seriously couldn't believe that one person could get as much on camera as he did and as beautifully. He captured every moment big and small, and he captured the emotion, the deepest happiness of friends and family. He's also super creative and a real artist. He will make your day feel so special and specific to what you want. The photos are beyond amazing, and I couldn't recommend Arol more.

io, you will see his breathtaking attention to natural light as well as an uncanny ability to capture the surrounding emotion and personality. His pictures will leave even the best photographers stunned. If his raw talent isn’t enough of a reason to have him capturing your wedding, as a person, Arol’s spirit is contagious. He has such a love for his job and a true passion for the art of photography. He made me and my husband like we were the only two people in the world during our photos. His enthusiasm and excitement for our shots made any wedding stress I had dissipate and I was able to complete be in the moment and genuinely smile. The one sneak preview Arol posted literally took my breath away. His ability to capture how I feel about my (now) husband in a picture is surreal. Having Arol at my wedding meant the world to me and I truly believe any wedding he shots is lucky to have him; it will be the best decision you will ever make if you care about the photography for your wedding.

was on his feet taking photos of guests/the venue/etc. and the results absolutely STUNNING. Hands down worth every penny. Thank you Arol!!! Thanks to you we have GORGEOUS PHOTOS to look at for years to come.

u let him take the lead on your photos! You won't be disappointed.

tions. We will truly treasure our engagement and wedding photos.

decision to book him for our engagement pictures and wedding day right away. Although my husband and I are EXTREMELY camera shy and absolutely dislike taking pictures, it was very important that everything be perfectly captured at our engagement session and wedding. Arol not only made us feel at ease, he selected the most beautiful backdrop (camp Ben) for our engagement pictures. It was exactly what I’d pictured and expressed to him. Our wedding day pictures...I don’t even have the words to accurately describe what an exceptional job Arol did at capturing our wedding day. Even our family, friends, and co-workers were blown away by our pictures! He has a very special eye and technique, that allows him to capture so many emotions and gorgeous images so perfectly. I found myself laughing, crying, and feeling smitten as I went through our pictures. I was finally able to put together the events of our wedding day which had been a total blur up to that point. Arol surpassed our expectations and we were so lucky he was available to capture these special moments. Im not sure we could ever thank him enough for delivering such flawless photography on both of these special occasions!

il. Arol was already at the venue when we arrived, and because he is familiar with the people there as well as the policies, he smoothly guided us through the process. Because we are not a young couple and this was not our first wedding, we wanted it to be very intimate (only 3 guests plus my very well-dressed dog) but still very beautiful and meaningful, and having a photographer who understood this allowed us to relax. Arol was very patient with and attentive to my dog, and captured his personality perfectly, including several shots just of him. While his ideas were professional and trendy, he was very open to the particular shots I wanted and very quick to set them up and shoot them. We never once felt like our small wedding was less important to him than the larger events he routinely photographs. We received access to our personal gallery exactly when promised and found it easy to navigate. I was pleasantly surprised to find each photograph in both color and black and white, which is so elegant. We wholeheartedly recommend AJH Photography for Arol's professionalism, incredible photography skills, integrity, and especially his sincere desire to provide customer satisfaction. He was a pleasure to work with, and our wedding pictures are beautiful.

e and after our event. He knows how to work with light and the surroundings to create a depth to his photos that others miss. We fully trusted him to direct what photos would be taken, and we were not disappointed. He didn’t just document our wedding, he captured the emotions of the day and captured stunning images that we have the joy of reliving each time we see them. We couldn’t be happier with the results and give him our utmost recommendation!

ng. Very professional and has an easy spirit to work with. He has a passion for what he does and it shows in every picture he takes. God has blessed him with an amazing talent for sure. I HIGHLY recommend him. He took such wonderful pictures that captured memories that we will cherish for a life time.

sy to see! Working with Arol on our wedding day was comfortable and fun. I’ve seen wedding photographers that seem to have a lot of downtime, standing in the corner waiting for the next event to capture. Not Arol! The many candid photos that he took throughout the day were some of my favorites. The photos are simply STUNNING! The effort he puts into getting the shots and the editing is what sets Arol apart from other photographers. The whole experience from the wedding day to receiving the finished product far exceeded our expectations!

. I have worked with a lot of photographers and sometimes their ego can get in the way but that is not the case at all with Arol. He is so personable and professional at the same time. My mother is particularly critical of people and she even commented that he was by far the best vendor and even helped with moving a heater for her which is clearly not his job. He captured a lot of great photos of our guests, too, which I love being able to share with them. I could not recommend him more highly!

otos they are so unique! Look no further AJH Photography is the one !

ny other photographers websites. We did engagement photos with him about 7 months before the wedding. He was very easy to work with and made us immediately feel like we were his friends. He gave us lots of great direction. The pictures were amazing! This made us very excited to work with him for our wedding! Plus, these shots were very useful as we made our save the dates and other wedding stationery. We even had several printed and framed to use as decorations at the wedding. On our wedding day, Arol did a great job of picking out great locations for our first look and post-ceremony portraits, and these are some of my favorite shots we have. He was very good at blending in with everything going on and we enjoyed our day without feeling like a photographer was following us around everywhere. We just got back our wedding photos a few weeks ago now and we are thrilled with how they came out. We have over 1000 beautiful images to choose from to make our albums! We have received lots of compliments as well from friends and family viewing our pictures, with many asking how we found such a great photographer! Hiring Arol was a great choice for our wedding.

ery efficient....especially when it came to directing our (slightly disorganized) many family photos we requested. He somehow managed to vanish into the surroundings, but also be readily available for as many private, and candid photos that we wanted or needed. We’re planning on booking him for our future annual holiday photos, so he can capture more special moments with his fabulous eye for creativity! Thanks again Arol! Looking forward to working with you again soon. ~Ashley & David Garvin

d perfect our wedding day was. We will cherish these photos for a lifetime. Thank you Arol!!!

l was going to be my photographer of choice. Let me tell you, he is worth every penny! He's professional, will capture beautiful images, knows his light, but is laid back enough to put you at ease in front of the camera. I can't thank him enough for capturing our day so spectacularly.

lar, is picky about photography but flipped through one of Arol's albums at the venue - since he's the preferred photographer of our venue, another testament to his work - and said "This guy is amazing"). I can't talk enough about his 1) friendliness, 2) professionalism, and 3) photography skills. Like I said before, Arol is one of our favorite vendors to work with. He always responds promptly to emails (and I've had experiences where vendors take weeks...NOT Arol. Give him a day, max!) and has no problem talking to you over the phone and answering all of your questions (I had many! And he was so patient). His friendliness and easygoing attitude puts you at ease. But he's also so, so professional. For example, he told me I'd receive my photos within 6-8 weeks...well, I got them by week 5. Under promise, over deliver! And, of course, his photography skills are unparalleled. I appreciate that he does a mix of posed shots, candid shots, B/W, color, the whole gamut. He also has you fill out an informative shot sheet prior to the wedding so that you can articulate any particular shots you want and any other details he needs to know. I was extremely impressed by this thorough and excellent preparation. But anyway, back to his photography...the price is on the higher side, yes, but it is worth the splurge and is extremely fair for the quality AND sheer quantity of photos he provides you. Trust me, we were pinching pennies but AJH Photography was one investment we correctly believed was worth the price. I was impressed not only by how beautiful my photos were, but also by how many he provided. So many candids of my guests, as well as the posed family shots we'll treasure for years to come. AND, you get all the rights to the photos, which we were pleasantly surprised with. You don't need to order prints through him - he gives you all of the photos for you to do with as you wish. For that, the price also makes this such a good investment. I highly recommend Arol, can't say enough good things about him, obviously.

ove with his style of photography. My husband hates having his picture taken, and only allowed it cause he knew how much it meant to me. I warned the photographer of this, and he said no problem. I cannot say enough about how well he conducted the photography of our ceremony. He was super quick, and wonderful at making my husband feel comfortable. As for the photos, I could not be happier! He is so good at what he does! Our session was pretty short and he knew exactly what vision he had for us and set right out to it! The pictures came out beautifully! Even my husband was very impressed! We wish we lived closer so I could have him do all of our family photos as well. Hire this photographer, I guarantee you will not regret it!

e seriously impressive. The only hard part of the whole process was selecting our favorite photos. He delivered about 2000 of them!

ight there for every moment and to capture every guest. He was able to lead and direct everyone to get the best photos...even those of us who are not so naturally photogenic. We received about 1,000 photos in color and the same set all in black and white as well. They are absolutely stunning and we couldn't have picked a better photographer for our special day. He captured what we thought could only be captured in our hearts and will cherish the photos for a lifetime. Arol, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for documenting the most important moment in our lives and hope to work together again in the future!!!

e and beyond talented, and should (and probably will soon) be doing the weddings of celebrities and royalty. If you know anything about photography, you don't need to read this review, because a few seconds on his website and you'll see that he's in a different league than the rest, and you've probably already booked him. Even without knowing much about photography, you'll still be able to feel his photos with your heart, and not just see them with your eyes. This is because he puts his heart into his craft. Something that websites also can't describe is personality. From the moment I met Arol I felt great. He has this happiness and passion that is truly contagious, and had he not been at my wedding taking photos, I would have wanted him there as a guest. He has so much fun taking the photos, and we all see and feel that, and it makes all of the photos that much better - because we were all happy to take them because he was behind the camera. Do yourself a favor and book him before he's too famous and too expensive for any of us to afford. He is without a doubt the best in the business, and by hiring him you will see this like we did.

ng due to unforeseen events out of their control. With it being short notice, we appreciated Arol’s professionalism and his jumping right in. AJH Photography made the wedding photography process feel enjoyable and effortless. We loved Arol’s ability to bring out a classic, almost Old Hollywood cinematic elegance in our photos. Arol not only provided us with the prints but he also sent them in a beautiful wooden box along with a matching wooden USB. It was a nice touch. We definitely recommend AJH Photography for your wedding and hope you enjoy reliving your wedding over and over through your wedding images as much as we do!

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o we had no worries there. All of the communication was key to helping me calm down and plan our big day. He did a great job with me, as Brian said I was a bridezilla! He sent us our gallery a couple days back, and they photos came out fantastic! We are thrilled with them, and would recommend him to anyone getting married.

eople to ask about it. DO NOT HESITATE OR LOOK FURTHER AND JUST HIRE (if he's available).

ack to Arol over and over again. The way he uses lighting was amazing and we wanted our photos to look just as elegant. He was able to capture the essence of our union in a very professional and artistic manner. Every picture told a story designed to allow us to revisit these precious moments. We couldn’t have found a better photographer to document this most special of days.

out his own profession but questions we had about wedding planning in general! His pricing is very reasonable especially for the top-notch quality of pictures you get but also because you are also getting a photographer that you can contact any time with any question and he is more than happy to answer it. I found that working with Arol was easy, fun, and stress free. He took the guess work out of everything and also communicated with us when changes needed to be made, etc. The day of the wedding could not have gone better, we owe a lot of that to Arol, he stuck to the schedule and made everything run extremely fast and efficient. He is so kind and makes you feel very comfortable in front of the camera. We just got back out photos and we are obsessed with every single picture. There isn't one that we didn't love. If you don't hire Arol to photograph your wedding, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. Thanks so much Arol!

e becomes one of them. His keen eye for lighting was able to capture the stunning chandeliers and overall beauty of the venue, Brodie Homestead. He was also able to capture the energy, fun, and laughter our special day and brought it to life through his photos. He provided us with a several beautifully crafted and artistically awesome photos to enjoy. Arol was very professional and easy to work with, I would definitely recommend him.

are going to have the hardest time picking our favorites! It is one of the nicest feelings to have on your wedding day to feel relaxed and at ease about the photography. At the end of such a special day, the photos and memories are all that is left to look back on! A great photographer(and videographer) is imperative for an easy going wedding day, and Arol is the guy for the job! :)

pted to wrangle all of the wedding party, family members, and other guests for photos. I could not have asked for a better photographer, and we were honored to have him document our big day!

ooking process easy and was always quick to respond to email. The day of our wedding, Arol made sure to not only give his recommendations for the best shots but also ensured we voiced our desires on anything specific we wanted captured. Our pictures came out absolutely amazing. We are so thankful we allowed Arol to capture our special day and would highly recommend him to anyone!

of the photos that we're using them everywhere (save-the-dates, home portraits, etc.), and we can't recommend him as much as he deserves. You won't be disappointed if you choose him for your wedding or other event.

s what drew me to hire him in the first place and even with the sun setting fast on us he did not disappoint! He was professional and friendly and made us feel completely at ease. SO happy we found him!

uggestions for locations, poses, and all of the smaller details which made the photos come out perfect! After seeing how good they came out, we had to have him for our wedding as well. Arol was very familiar with our venue (VWR), which was nice because he knew all of the cool spots with great lighting and whatnot. All in all, I couldn't be happier with Arol. I know I'll have these pictures for a lifetime, and I have him to thank for making them so beautiful.

follow, and the images he produced really speak for themselves. I would definitely book another session with AJH Photography!

had a small wedding, but most important to me, I wanted some really awesome pictures to remember the day by and I am so happy we chose him as our photographer! He was very easy to work with from start to finish and the pictures were ready exactly when he said they would be. I love the style of his photography and the photos he provided will be cherished for many years to come!

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rking photographers with bad communication skills, but Arol is none of these! He was wonderful to work with and we are so happy with the end result as well!

We have countless of options to choose from to hang above the mantel. I work in a fine arts gallery and my standards and expectations are high. I absolutely recommend him.

e open house. There were about 5 photographers all set up there along with other vendors. None of the photographer displays caught my eye at all until we were on our way out and saw Arol's work. From then on I was dead set that he had to be our photographer. There were other things that I worried about the day of our wedding (like the late florist), but never once did I worry about my pictures. You will NOT be disappointed if you pick Arol!

will be cherished and shared forever. He did a fabulous job narrating our special day. We are truly grateful for you and your impressive photos. Arol, we highly recommend you to family, friends, and anyone else who may be searching for your talent. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Take Care & Good Luck, Daniel & Melissa Sanchez April 2016

ectations, even more important, the photos really captured the spirit of our special day. On top of all of that, Arol was absolutely incredible to work with. Arol is so professional, friendly, very reliable and very easy to work with. He made us all feel at ease, and created a very relaxed environment. Half the time we didn't even realize he was taking photos. He caught amazing photos and really captured the emotions throughout the day. Thank you, Arol, for giving us such an incredible gift...pictures that we will truly cherish forever! I would recommend Arol to anyone, you will be so impressed with his services, I guarantee it. We could not have asked for a better photographer that is for sure!!

horough, & makes everything easy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

at and still managed to get beautiful shots, and we didn't feel like we or our family/bridal party were missing out. Every single aspect and area of the photography turned out great. We really wanted to have an incredibly fun wedding in a beautiful place, and Arol captured both of those perfectly for us.

nd how he showcased our venue.

ding, he shared some of our photos before we even got back from the honeymoon! The full catalog of photos were provided very quickly and we were in LOVE with the quality and coverage. I recommend Arol wholeheartedly. Please, please do yourself a favor and hire this wonderful man!

more comfortable. My bridals were absolutely stunning as well. Arol did his best and fit me in with no notice less than 2 weeks before the wedding. He then turned around photos in 24 hours! I was able to see my look and print photos for the big day. He made me feel gorgeous through the photos and even found a location just outside Austin for us to shoot (my husband and I live in Houston). Day of wedding photography hasn't come out yet but I have no doubt it will be fantastic. He is professional, easy to work with, and a steal in my opinion. Book with AJH, you won't regret it!

photographer. His photo style and point of views are truly innovative, artistic and beautifully captured. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding - pick this guy. You will be so happy that you did!

r had taken. He is definitely the go-to photographer in the Austin/San Antonio area.

ur wedding portraits are AMAZING & he somehow was able to capture all of the special moments from our entire day. Arol made the whole experience really fun & his candid shots are unreal! We have so many awesome photos of our friends & family laughing with the best facial expressions, dancing & enjoying themselves & he captured such sweet moments between my husband & I without ever making us feel like we had a camera in our face. He made my husband Jol & I feel so comfortable around him & that says a lot because my husband isn’t always eager to have lots of photos taken of himself. When I look through our wedding photos it’s like reliving the day because you can feel the emotion & special experience come through the photos. I placed A LOT of importance & effort into making sure we chose the right wedding photographer & we definitely made the right decision with Arol. We had the very difficult task of planning a Texas wedding while currently living overseas in Australia. Arol went above & beyond helping out with anything I needed. He was always quick to respond to emails (even with the crazy time difference of Texas vs. Australia) & he really put in a lot of effort to get to know Jol & I as a couple & understand what we were looking for with our wedding photos. And he was happy to help recommend other wedding vendors, general wedding tips, & he even helped me find a place to buy sparklers for our grand exit after I realized the day before our wedding that I somehow had forgotten to buy the sparklers! Wedding planning can be SO stressful, but with Arol you can relax & know that you will be very happy with your wedding photos & your experience with your wedding photographer. He's awesome!!! Jackie Platt

utely loved my photos! He makes you feel relaxed and comfortable to bring out true personality. My wedding photos looked like they could have been straight out of a magazine! He is skilled in both portrait and candid type photography and has a great eye for color and optimal locations. I would absolutely give Arol my highest recommendation!

l of the photos turned out stunning! Arol is very talented. He is a must to have for any wedding.

g day photos and i WISH I had also used him for our engagement pictures (we live in Boston, so that seemed too difficult at the time). He has a great sense of light, and can just envision awesome shots in whatever surroundings you're in . He was incredibly efficient at getting the family portraits done so we got to enjoy our cocktail hour with our guests. His website for examning proofs is super easy to use, and the wedding album included in the package is gorgeous. People have not stopped commenting on how great the pictures are. Definite must!!

hat much more special. Before, during, and afterward the sessions Arol exhibited extraordinary customer service. We will definitely recommend his services to our family and friends in need of a "Grade A" photographer. MJ&DJ

d finally found someone who I felt had everything I was looking for, such as style, attention to detail, amazing editing skills, and an ability to capture the purest of emotions. If you meet with Arol, you will know immediately that he is the man for the job. He responds to all of your questions immediately, which is so important when planning a wedding. He listens to your ideas, and is legitimately interested in making your vision happen. He did our engagement photos, my bridals, and our wedding photos. We have received compliments on how amazing all of those pictures are non-stop. There are no words that would accurately describe his artistry behind the camera.

d Arol delivered, without sacrificing quality. Most importantly, Arol snapped AMAZING pictures of my wife and her bridesmaids. She was stunning and it shows. He also captured the pivotal moments of the ceremony: my tears are immortalized in our wedding album. During the reception, Arol was constantly in action but was not intrusive or annoying to us or the guests. All of the pictures came out great. We could not have asked for a better photographer! Thank you so much, Arol!

hotos was very quick. In addition, he even helped with recommendations of other vendors for our wedding. I would highly recommend him for your photography needs. He captured everything we wanted and then some. Thank you Arol!!!

e all stunning and beautiful. He made taking pictures easy and comfortable, and was efficient while taking the time for elements that were important to us. He is truly a seasoned professional, and we are so glad to have had him work with us during this special time in our lives. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing photographer- he is awesome!

y had our ceremony time set for 5:30, but Arol recommend we push it back to 6:30 so it would be a little bit cooler for our guest and we could get sunset shots. We are so happy we listened to him. We snuck away during the salad course and took amazing pictures in the vineyard. They are breathtaking! Arol blended right in with our guests and got great candid shots. He also handled some pushy guests, who kept getting in his way and making suggestions, extremely well!! Arol was worth every penny we spent on photos!

photos and other pre-wedding trips into town. Arol was very flexible and helped customize a plan to provide just what we needed. When nature threw us a curveball on the morning of the wedding, Arol's skill came to the forefront. It is rarely in the 30s-40s, with drizzle and overcast in Austin. Despite these challenging conditions, Arol knew just what to do and was able to provide us with tons of great shots to choose from when we made our album. His style is easy-going, able to roll with all the punches any sort of big event can throw. We were very glad that we chose AJH and recommend Arol to anyone. Thanks again for capturing our day so professionally.

ding day photography. The pictures are incredible, and I will continue to look back on them for many years to come. We could not have had a better photographer. I would recommend Arol to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

g. I was exposed to several very talented photographers with great skill sets. Then I viewed AJH Photography. The stories that are told with each shot, the execution of jaw dropping imagery, and the quality witnessed in each event made the choice very simple. I was willing to move the wedding date in order to be sure we could book them. That was not necessary. Arol was accommodating in what I was looking for in my wedding package. His contract was delivered to me within an hour of our consultation. He was receptive to hearing ideas that we as a couple felt were important to capturing on our wedding day. Our engagement photos were amazing and the sessions was so relaxed. No rushing, beautiful setting, and a connection was made. The day of our wedding AJH Photography did a stellar job. Above and beyond all expectations that I had. Picking the photographer for our wedding, to me, was the most vital aspect of this day. Arol solidified my belief in that. 90 days later, after all the thank you notes have gone out, all the decorations have been stored away to be viewed maybe occasionally, and life starts to flow at a normal pace.... I look at my photos everyday. I see my wife on a day that i saw her like never before. I look at the photos and I see my family and friends celebrating as joyously as my wife and i. The photos will live forever with us. They will transport me to March 6, 2015 and the feelings will stir again. AJH Photography gave me everything I wised for and more. A masterpiece that we treasure. Thank you for a professional, hardworking, and most importantly personalized team of artists. Thank you for putting my love on film.

e pictures to prove his awesomeness anywhere else! He shot my bridals and my wedding and both portfolios are nothing short of amazing. I recommend AJH Photography 110% to anyone and everyone looking to capture the most beautiful & heart-tingling photos imaginable.

y of the events he shot. And as we chatted with Arol we loved how friendly and equally professional he was. For such an intimate moment in your life it makes all the difference working with someone who puts you at ease. On our wedding day we were both worried because we do not consider ourselves photogenic and Arol and his assistant Travis made the whole experience fun and painless. The direction they gave was great and felt so natural. Our bridal party LOVED working with them and said it was the best experience they had with photographers. And the photos were beyond anything we could have wished for. We had thunderstorms that forced our ceremony inside, but Arol was vigilant and saw the perfect opportunity when the storm passed for us to run outside for a few shots. The timing was perfect!! We had a double rainbow with a setting sun, so rare and utterly gorgeous! They captured some of the most incredible shots we've ever seen. We can't thank Arol and Travis enough for capturing our special day so beautifully. We highly recommend AJH Photography to anyone looking to capture a special moment in their lives!

e knows what he is doing & will not disappoint. He had no problem answering any questions I had. For instance, I was worried about photos being digitally lost, which I expressed to him. He took time to explain his process of backing up the photos he takes, which meant a lot to me.

leave time for awkward expressions from staying in one position for too long. He's very creative and laid back. And he's so stealthy...we hardly ever saw him while he was taking his candid shots! I couldn't have asked for more from a wedding photographer. I'd recommend him to anyone with any budget.