About this vendor
The Art of Storytelling Through Photography: AL Gawlik Photography
Photography is more than just capturing an image; it’s about telling a story, evoking emotion, and preserving a moment in time. Few photographers embody this philosophy as effortlessly as AL Gawlik Photography. Known for her masterful use of architecture and natural light, Amy Lynn Gawlik has carved a niche in the industry by blending artistic composition with raw, unposed storytelling.
A Cinematic Approach to Photography
Described as bold, cinematic, and reverent, Amy Lynn’s work transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Her unique ability to harness natural light and incorporate architectural elements ensures that every frame feels both timeless and intentional. Whether it’s a sprawling landscape, a historic venue, or a quiet, intimate moment, her lens captures the essence of the subject with breathtaking precision.
Creating Comfort, Capturing Authenticity
One of Amy Lynn’s greatest strengths is her ability to make couples feel at ease in front of the camera. With almost a decade of experience photographing weddings worldwide, she has perfected a natural and organic approach that allows emotions to unfold effortlessly. There’s no forced posing—just genuine moments that reflect the love and connection between two people.
A Legacy of Recognition and Passion
AL Gawlik Photography’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and has earned prestigious awards, a testament to Amy Lynn’s talent and dedication. However, her greatest reward isn’t the accolades—it’s the ability to capture the fleeting moments that tell a couple’s love story. Each photograph is a reflection of the journey, the anticipation, and the joy of the day that will be remembered for a lifetime.
For those seeking a photographer who combines artistry, authenticity, and an intuitive eye for storytelling, AL Gawlik Photography is truly in a league of its own.
AL Gawlik Photography is a professional wedding photographer in Austin, TX.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2021.2020.2019.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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This review is long overdue, but we truly enjoyed having Amy as our wedding photographer! She was so great throughout the entire process from engagements to the wedding day. She is...
so kind, informative, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We (and our family and friends) have cherished our photos and would love to use her again for family pictures in the future because she was so great to work with. ❤️
I can’t sing the praises of Amy and Al Gawlik Photography enough!!! She was absolutely incredible in every way. She showed up early with a great attitude, got started right away, a...
nd knew exactly what she was doing with a fierce confidence that immediately made me feel comfortable and let me know I chose the right person to capture our special day. And then when we got the pictures, I couldn’t help but cry. They are all so beautiful and that’s coming from someone who is the least photogenic person so ever exist. I felt beautiful on the day, but the pictures really showed it. She knew where to shoot, how to have us pose, and what people to have in what pictures to make sure everyone was involved. These photos means so much to me and my family and I will cherish them forever. If you want someone who is going to give you top notch, quality photographs for a very reasonable price and with a great attitude and lots of experience, please go with Amy at Al Gawlik Photography.
Amy was absolutely incredible. She ran the whole day with calm professionalism while still feeling warm and personal. She handled every crazy moment flawlessly and never missed an ...
important shot — the photos are some of the most gorgeous I’ve ever seen. I can’t imagine how we would’ve gotten through the day without her.
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than Amy. She was kind, professional, and made us feel completely at ease. The photos are absolutely stunning and perfectly...
capture the emotion and magic of the day. Amy went above and beyond, and we’ll treasure these memories forever. Highly recommend!
We absolutely loved working with Amy, and can't stop looking at our wedding photos! She got us our sneak peeks right away, and the full gallery just a few days later. They were eve...
rything we wanted and more and captured the day beautifully.
We booked Amy for a short but packed 90 minutes at Chapel Dulcinea and are so happy to have gotten to experience the great skill, comfort, and fun she added to the day. She provide...
d us with reasonable expectations about what we could accomplish in that time, ran through our shot list with incredible efficiency, and walked us through a series of portraits of the most scenic parts of the venue. We have so many wonderful shots to choose from, and we cannot wait to have our favorites framed around the house for years to come. We cannot thank her enough for memorializing our wedding day - any couple would be lucky to have her!
We were SO IMPRESSED by Amy’s photography! Her attention to detail is incredible, and she got us our photos digitally within just a few days. My family is so excited to order some ...
photos from our collection! Worth every penny!
Amy was a total pro as our wedding photographer! Not only did she deliver a whole gallery full of beautiful photos, but she was fun and easy to work with. My husband and I don't co...
nsider ourselves naturals as "models" (ha), but she had a great eye for detail and provided us direction and feedback to make any adjustments necessary. She definitely made us feel a lot more comfortable and natural in front of the camera, without feeling overly posed. The photos she produced really seemed to capture our natural essence together, and our guests all commented on how awesome the photos were! We highly recommend Amy as your wedding photographer!
Amy did an excellent job for our wedding photos. Professional, efficient in time, and we're very happy with the results.
Perfection. Perfection. Perfection. Amy is beyond fantastic to work with and get to know. Everyone loved working with her on our wedding day and her results were just - perfection!...
She was on time and provided instruction while she was doing photos to ensure you looked your best. She had a great attitude while organizing our large (22-person) wedding party and took every possible shot she could. The memories we have from the photos are priceless. She grabs moments that you will miss as the bride/groom and seeing those moments in your gallery...makes you appreciate how good she is at her job. If you get the chance to book with Amy - do yourself a favor and grab her :D
I've known Amy for years and even remember meeting her first at a bride seminar thing that was being held at Ma Maison years and years ago. I remember thinking, omg her photography...
is one of a kind. I was lucky enough to have her take a few photos of my dessert offerings at an event along with a couple head shots and she made me feel so comfortable. She has a special eye for detail and just truly love her work. I hope I get to work with her more and know any couple would be lucky to have her photograph for you!
Amy is absolutely amazing! Amy is a pro and has a great eye for details and poses. We were both extremely happy with Amy and how she directed our wedding photography. Thank you Am...
y!
Amy was by far our favorite vendor at the wedding. She did an incredible job of putting us at ease and our making sure we had fun throughout the evening. All the pictures turned o...
ut absolutely fantastic. They did an amazing job at taking all the photos we requested and even more. There were good candid shots throughout the night and plenty of memories that we will want to save forever. She was an absolute pleasure to have at the wedding and couldn’t ask for a better photographer for our night.
Super good and fast! Got our wedding pictures turned around the next week after our wedding.
What can I say about Amy that hasn’t been said before? Firstly, she’s just simply an amazing human. Her genuine kindness helps to make the wedding day fun and easy. She’s great wit...
h kids, gives easy and fun prompts for photos, has killer attention to detail, and just makes the whole process easy. I whole heartedly recommend Al Gawlik Photography.
Amy was great. We hired her for our engagement session and for the wedding day itself. Absolutely no complaints. We got all the shots they wanted and they look great. She was able ...
to work with people who aren't used to professional photography and get some great shots. My bridesmaids can't stop talking about how good we all look and how they want her to come photograph all of their events now. Her pricing is very reasonable and her turnaround time is pretty quick considering the amount of photos taken! Highly recommend!
Amy is the most incredible photographer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She made everyone comfortable and added humor to the shoot to put us all at ease. Every time I...
see her photos I am able to see all the authentic emotions that were present that day. I feel genuinely blessed and honored that I was able to have her as my photographer to capture one of the most important moments of our lives. She truly cares about the couple and capturing these precious moments. If you are looking for a photographer look no further and you will have photos that will last a lifetime.
All I can say is wow. Amy provided an amazing experience from beginning to end. After reaching out for her services Amy walked me through her different packages and worked with m...
e to truly make something that was mine. We decided to forgo the bridal portraits and instead have a photobooth and an assistant at the wedding. On the day of, she was incredibly friendly and eased my nerves (I am camera shy). The detailed shots taken were beautiful and as people filtered in Amy and her assistant did a wonderful job of catching everyone's emotions and the high points of the day. While taking (the amazing) sunset photos I was clumsy as a baby deer but somehow Amy’s photos still make me look graceful. She truly captured our day and all of the feelings and new memories wrapped up in it. If I could give more than 5 starts I would.
Amy Lynn was super easy to work with, both during planning and day of. We initially picked her based on online review, because her price was fair and we wanted the digital copies o...
f all of the photos. Day of, Amy Lynn put everyone at ease, laughed with us and was always nearby getting snaps. Definitely recommend!
Amy was amazing! We had a blast working with her - she was super accommodating, and just the right amount of pushy to get our family members and friends organized (we are super tha...
nkful for that). Our wedding photos are still in the works, but I can speak to the amazing quality of our engagement photos.
Everything about working with Amy was amazing. Seriously. Her professionalism, friendliness, direction, artistic eye… I cannot describe how happy I am with our photos! She’s the ab...
solute best photographer out there.
Amy delivered the best photographer experience I could've asked for at our wedding. She arrived at the venue and immediately started working. When we needed to start portraits, she...
took charge and (impressively) directed people where to go. She captured such raw moments during the getting ready process, created the most gorgeous portraits, and really documented how fun the reception was. Got our photos back in a timely manner and we are OBSESSED! Amy was such a joy to work with, highly recommend her!!!
I could not be happier with our experience with Amy. Her work speaks for itself, her photos are absolutely breathtaking. The speed and quality of her editing is astonishing. She w...
as so flexible--she worked within our budget, as well as our various changes in plans over quarantine. She made my husband and I, both generally quite camera shy, feel comfortable and look so happy in every picture. And the details she caught really captured the personality and vibrance of the small reception we held. She managed to blend professionalism with fun and approachability, so not only were the pictures great, but by the end of the night she was beloved by our friends and family alike. Thank you Amy!!!
Amy is absolutely wonderful! She captured so many authentic moments at our wedding! One of my friends after the wedding even said, “your photographer was amazing, she was following...
you and capturing everything and you didn’t even know” and she was right! I felt like after the wedding started I hardly saw Amy, but she saw me, and there are more pictures than I could have imagined! Amy did a great job capturing truly candid and real photos of my husband, our family and friends, and myself. Amy was personable and very reassuring when we spoke before the wedding, and she was even more amazing in person!! Her style is timeless, and I am so happy with the work she created! Selecting Amy as our photographer was the best decision I made!
We cannot recommend Amy enough; she is a dream to work with- she is so warm, personable and professional and her work is incredible. I know several brides that worked with Amy for...
their weddings and when my turn came, it was a no-brainer. I cannot explain how Amy walks into a space, envisions beautiful photos and makes it happen- my brain doesn’t work like that but it’s a true gift. Throughout our experience, we had one postponement, expected storms on our wedding day and lots of family dynamics- Amy was a whiz at navigating all of it; she worked seamlessly with our planner and coordinator, secured back-up photo locations and captured once in a lifetime moments.
We could not be happier with our photos and we look forward to working with Amy in the future!
Amy was an absolute dream to work with! I can not rave enough about how grateful we are to have had her as our wedding photographer. We had a small, intimate, out of state, unplann...
ed, unorganized wedding at the Chapel Dulcinea. Not to sound dramatic but Amy cleared the path of stress by not only being an amazing photographer but she took the led in helping us stay calm and organized. Everyone at the wedding spoke about how awesome she was! And anyone who looks at our wedding photos say they feel like they were there! She not only captures beautiful moments, she also captures all of the emotion. I’m getting chills just writing this! Amy thank you a million! I honestly could not recommend enough.
Words cannot express how wonderful Amy is. Choosing her to be our wedding photographer was hands down the best decision we could have made. This past week we received our wedding p...
hotos and we could not stop looking at them. The photos brought so many different emotions from laughter to tears of joy as we were able to relive all of the special moments from our day. Amy takes her time to get to know the bride, groom and wedding party. She knew all of us by name. She set a fun and lighthearted tone during the wedding day but also made sure we stayed on schedule and got all of the photos we wanted. Amy listened to all of my special requests and the photos turned out better than I ever dreamed of. After the wedding, everyone raved about her! She is so passionate about relating to her couples and her AMAZING photography shows.
She is seriously the best! We could not have asked for a better situation on our wedding day. Not to mention, she was so accommodating when we had to move our orginial wedding date...
to another date. She was very responsive throughout the entire process and was so easy to work with. We literally had so much fun shooting with her during the day. She kept things light, joked around with us but was also in complete control when we were doing our group shots. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a photographer for their upcoming wedding. We loved working with her! Amy is first class!
Amy recently did my wedding and we are beyond happy with the images we received. She did such a great job capturing everything we wanted. She made us feel comfortable and was so m...
uch fun to be around! I can't recommend her enough. I am sad we live out of town because I want to use her for all of our photos!
My daughter had friends recommend Al Gawlik Photography for her wedding photos. The choice of photographer is one of the biggest decisions that will be made regarding a wedding. ...
Amy was just the best! She photographed my daughter's engagement and bridal pictures and then the wedding. Being photographer for a wedding with a large wedding party and 300+ guests is no small feat - and she did it with such professionalism and calmness. The initial wedding pictures are just beautiful. With the stress that can come with a wedding, I loved how personable and yet professional Amy was. I would highly recommend her for any wedding and would hire her again!
Amy is amazing!! We are so happy we hired her for our wedding . She made sure to get all of the shots we wanted . She was efficient and organized . We didn’t have to wait around f...
or pictures to be completed because she already knew what she was going to do. On top of that she made us feel very comfortable as well as our families . Great personality and very professional. Our picture sneak peak has us over the moon and we cannot wait to see all of them! Thank you, Amy!!
Amy @ Al Gawlik = spectacular!
Choosing a wedding photographer for our client's is A BIG DEAL so when we discovered Amy we struck gold! She is a joy to work with and has mad skill...
s behind the lens! Her work is romantic, dreamy and creative! We won't hesitate to recommend her to all of our clients!
XOXO
Lyneia + Susan
@So Sig Events
We recently had Amy shoot our sons wedding day! She is the most talented, organized photographer in the business! Her attention to detail and calm spirit really helps the day go so...
smoothly! Her talent in lighting and editing is unmatched! I’d most definitely recommend hiring her for your wedding day! You will not be disappointed!
A true, creative professional Amy has an understanding of light and composition like no other. Her images speak for themselves but she is also a fun photographer to work with thro...
ughout the wedding day. Her professionalism and ability to pose couples and groups is second to none. Any couple who hires Amy will not be disappointed!
AL Gawlik Photography made me feel beautiful in more ways than one, more than any mirror could have. When you choose her, you are choosing to lift all your insecurities off your sh...
oulders and have the friendliest, sweetest photographer capture lasting memories for you. I am no model by any means, but her sweet words mixed with simple tips will have you looking at the final results in amazement! Doesn’t matter what occasion you are having, she will give you pictures that will make you tear up just looking at.
Working with Amy was amazing! She captured the most beautiful and special moments from our wedding and made sure that we have memories we will cherish forever. We used Amy for our ...
wedding as well as for my bridal portraits. She was professional, creative, and so much fun to work with. She kept us laughing, was loving and caring with our guests and family members, and made sure that we were comfortable throughout the entire day. Amy captured amazing portrait style photos as well as candid photos during our wedding. We are so happy we hired her and we can’t wait to work with her again!
Since I can remember I have always wanted to do a boudoir session. And when I got engaged, I knew that having a boudoir shoot would be the perfect gift for my husband. As a coord...
inator in the wedding industry for 15 years, when it came time to plan my own wedding and hire vendors for it, it was really important to me to choose vendors that I had a personal relationship with and who were among the top 1% in the industry for what they do. I never even considered anyone else to do my boudoir photos because of how phenomenal Amy Scarborough with Betty Blue Boudoir (AL Gawlik) is at what she does. I chose to have my session on the same day as my hair and makeup trial run, but her packages do have hair and makeup included in them as well. She helped me ahead of time choose the correct outfits so I felt confident before I ever arrived. The location that she shoots in is absolutely perfect! And don't even get me started on the amazing robes she has available for you to use! I had actually been extremely sick for days leading up to my shoot but once I arrived she helped put my mind at ease and never rushed me. And once we started shooting, she was absolutely perfect at helping to direct me, putting me in poses that made me feel beautiful and sexy and helped accentuate my assets, and was a master at helping me feel completely at ease. And the photos turned out 100 times better than I could have ever dreamed! After the fact, she was so quick in the turnaround time of my photos and helped me every step of the way with choosing photos and helping to design the album which, in addition to the additional prints and awesome packaging, turned out perfectly. My husband still tells me that it was the best gift that he has ever been given! For all of the brides out there looking for a boudoir photographer who will not only provide you with the most breathtaking photos, but will also make the entire process so easy and seamless, look no further than Betty Blue Boudoir! And thank you Amy for making me truly feel like the most beautiful woman and for helping me surprise Bryan with the best gift. The photos are beyond stunning and so much more than I could have ever imagined them to be!!
Since I can remember I have always wanted to do a boudoir session. And when I got engaged, I knew that having a boudoir shoot would be the perfect gift for my husband. As a coord...
inator in the wedding industry for 15 years, when it came time to plan my own wedding and hire vendors for it, it was really important to me to choose vendors that I had a personal relationship with and who were among the top 1% in the industry for what they do. I never even considered anyone else to do my boudoir photos because of how phenomenal Amy Scarborough with Betty Blue Boudoir (AL Gawlik) is at what she does. I chose to have my session on the same day as my hair and makeup trial run, but her packages do have hair and makeup included in them as well. She helped me ahead of time choose the correct outfits so I felt confident before I ever arrived. The location that she shoots in is absolutely perfect! And don't even get me started on the amazing robes she has available for you to use! I had actually been extremely sick for days leading up to my shoot but once I arrived she helped put my mind at ease and never rushed me. And once we started shooting, she was absolutely perfect at helping to direct me, putting me in poses that made me feel beautiful and sexy and helped accentuate my assets, and was a master at helping me feel completely at ease. And the photos turned out 100 times better than I could have ever dreamed! After the fact, she was so quick in the turnaround time of my photos and helped me every step of the way with choosing photos and helping to design the album which, in addition to the additional prints and awesome packaging, turned out perfectly. My husband still tells me that it was the best gift that he has ever been given! For all of the brides out there looking for a boudoir photographer who will not only provide you with the most breathtaking photos, but will also make the entire process so easy and seamless, look no further than Betty Blue Boudoir! And thank you Amy for making me truly feel like the most beautiful woman and for helping me surprise Bryan with the best gift. The photos are beyond stunning and so much more than I could have ever imagined them to be!!
I had an awesome experience with Amy. I drove from Houston to Austin just for this and it was totally worth it. Amy is very professional but down to earth and makes you feel very c...
omfortable, naturally. She shows you exactly how to pose and look in order to make sure you get the best pictures and look amazing. After the session she was extremely quick to follow up with the gallery, album draft, and then shipping. The album is wonderful quality as well as the prints. I can't wait to share these photos with my fiance and look at them for years to come. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Amy and I would definitely do it again someday.
I am so happy I chose Amy as my photographer! My bridals were fun and easy and my pictures are amazing! I can't wait to share them with everyone and can hardly wait to see what mag...
ic Amy has in store for the wedding day!
Amy made me feel at ease while taking some super intimate pictures for my Husabnd. I was super nervous at first but she made me feel so relaxed and comfortable. She is such a good...
photographer, who know I could look that good?
Amy is amazing to work with. She's so supportive and encouraging and even funny when needed. She also turns around pictures insanely fast. LOVE
Amy is such a joy to work with and has taken some of the best photos for me. Amy makes your shoot so special and personalized. She creates such a calm, laid back shoot that you do...
n't even think your taking photos. Her ability to capture light and your best angles is a true gift. I would recommend Amy to everyone over and over. You will not be disappointed with Amy and her talents as one of the best photographers in town.
Amy is so fun to work with, I knew before I even received my photos how great they would be because she made the whole experience perfect. I'm a little shy and Amy knew exactly wha...
t to do and say to make me really enjoy this shoot. My fiance is going to love these photos and they are something I will cherish forever. Thank you Amy for being so amazing!
Amy was absolutely amazing to work with. It was my first time doing boudoir photos and Amy made me feel so comfortable. She also was great at showing how to pose which made it easi...
er for me. AND she has a super great selection of sexy things that you can use. Great experience all around! Thank you.
This was one of the best things I have ever done!!! Amy was amazing to work with...positive, supportive, humorous...made me feel totally at ease and the results were absolutely fan...
tastic. These were photos done for myself as I wanted to document a year of weight loss and I wanted the pride of looking beautiful again. I looked so beautiful even though I am in my mid-late 40's I was shocked. Amy is truly exceptional at what she does, and this is coming from me, someone who works in the service industry. It is one thing to do a job well and have it still be just a job and another thing to love what you do and do it exceptionally well. Amy does this because she loves it and it shows every step of the way. So much talent and so much heart! I can't wait to have another session in the future.
I cannot recommend Amy & Betty Blue Boudoir enough. This was such a fun experience, and I will treasure these photos forever. Here are a few things that stood out about my experien...
ce:
1) I forgot to mention that I wanted to get my hair done before the shoot, and I showed up to my appointment with a messy ponytail. While I got my makeup done, Amy ran to the store & picked up a flatiron. She truly saved the day (and my hair looked awesome).
2) Amy made me feel so comfortable & beautiful. I do NOT like getting my pictures taken, but Amy made it feel natural & easy. She is so good at explaining poses and demonstrating postures. I just did exactly what she did/showed me and looked like a pro.
3) Amy is SO FUN! It's like hanging out with your best girlfriend. She plays the music you want to hear, keeps conversation light & fun, and has champagne on deck in case you need a little encouragement. The two hours flew by, and I was so sad to leave!
I am so happy with the pictures and the experience as a whole. If you're on the fence, just book it & do it. You'll be so glad you did!!
Amy has now done two boudoir shoots for me- She is THE BEST. I had no clue how to pose and carry myself for the first shoot and within minutes she had me laughing, enjoying myself...
and feeling like I knew what I was doing. I think every woman should experience how powerful, confidence boosting and FUN a boudoir shoot can be. And hello, the images are insane. My dude LOVES them.
Amy was super amazing during all aspects of my boudoir shoot. I went into it so nervous and having second thoughts if I should even be doing it, but she made me feel so at ease! I ...
felt confident, I felt BEAUTIFUL. The experience made a perfect wedding gift for my husband, but I also left with a new sense of confidence that I didn’t know I had before. I would HIGHLY recommend booking Amy and Betty Blue Boudoir for a shoot as a gift for your special someone, or just do it for yourself. You deserve it!
Amy is such a great photographer, she made me feel so comfortable in my own skin and found the best light. I would work with her again and again!!
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