Anthony Gauna Photography

s hesitant about engaging in the planning process because of that uncomfortable space that exists between the beautiful and nebulous feeling that is love, and the frequent commercialism of said feeling. Anthony made it undeniably clear from the beginning that his only intention was to have fun, build relationships, and take great photos. What he does, in essence, is capture moments with an unparalleled level of authenticity. Looking over our photos, we get the sense that he really and truly knows us. How else could he capture images that so perfectly capture who we are and how we want to be seen?? I’d call it magic but I think it’s really more a combination of skill and caring. He will take the time to know you as human beings, and the relationships he builds create a space in which authentic moments have room to comfortably happen... that’s where the magic is. Plus whatever amazing technical/artistic things he’s able to do with that camera, obviously. Our original wedding was supposed to be about 6 weeks after this global pandemic hit (lol) so after a bunch of postponements and plan changes we ended up spending more than a year working with Anthony on this one “event”. Over that time he photographed our engagement session and our elopement, and spent many hours on the way having drinks with us, talking about our plans and plan changes, and generally being a source of relief and fun during this bizarre time. He’s also incredibly easygoing, which for us was very helpful since we never had a very clear or structured plan for anything. We consider him a true friend and I’m grateful to have found him. Can’t recommend him enough.

family and friends and changed to an outdoor venue (in August). Anthony was beyond flexible, radiating positivity, adapting quickly to our changes (even giving recommendations), and our pictures came out warm, exceeding expectations. Anthony's true gift is capturing organic moments; he took photos of me with my mothers that can tell entire stories. Our photos have helped us feel like our wedding wasn't defeated by COVID-19, and that something beautiful came out of the stress and chaos. Thank you, Anthony, for gracefully documenting our special day that will certainly go in the history books.

id our initial consultation (a video chat where we got to know each other and drank some beer/wine/whisky) and were pretty much completely sold right then, but Anthony made sure we did not feel rushed or pressured in any way. He gave us time to think about things and reach out to other photographers before we booked with him. We then scheduled our couples session with him. Even though this was our first time meeting face-to-face, it felt like we were old friends already. Even so, having your photo taken a million times was not something either of us was used to, so having that time to connect with Anthony (while he was holding a camera) was a great way to get some of those jitters out before the big day :) And what a day it was! Anthony was an integral part of our ceremony, even more than most other photographers would have been. I couldn't recommend Anthony more. He was easy to talk to and communicate with throughout the entire planning process and the day of. My planner LOVED working with him and said he is one of her favorite wedding photographers now. Our photos were stunning! And we got our digital photos and our wedding album incredibly fast, especially considering we got married on 2/29/2020, right before everything shut down.

s and family feel like they were able to be there with us. We’re very happy with the result and would gladly work with Anthony again for any of life’s professional picture taking moments.

re we all just chatted, had beers, and got to know each other before talking any business. In this way, Anthony makes you feel like family. He's genuinely cares, he's responsive, and is super helpful throughout the entire process. We appreciated the the month-out survey and meeting that ensured we had a detailed game plan for the big day. And y'all, this guy creates magic. Anthony captures moments in the most beautiful and honest way, and is extremely dedicated - guests even noted he laid on the floor to get the perfect angle photo of our first dance. We had a semi-challenging/unique indoor performing arts theater wedding venue, and chose some pretty urban/concrete-filled spots for our couple's shoot, and literally everything came out beautifully vibrant, and just perfect! We can't wait for our book to arrive (btw - another easy but thoughtful process)! We highly recommend Anthony!

y. My partner and I took our engagement photos recently and we wanted natural looking, fun photos and that’s exactly what we got. Anthony was warm from start to beginning, his suggestions were so fun and he incorporated naturally throughout our time together. I can’t say enough about his skills. HIRE HIM!

e had to reschedule our couples session due to rain. He was everywhere doing all the things during our big day and even though he worked solo, he was able to catch a ton of wonderful moments that was beyond the amount I'd have expected for a single photographer to do. The final products came out AMAZING and highlighted the best of us, our guests, and our court of honor. I cannot recommend Anthony enough!

all of our photos to us SO fast! I would highly recommend him for anyone in the San Antonio area!

ur 1 year anniversary photoshoot and what an incredible experience, AGAIN! My husband and I are complete goofballs and incredibly awkward, but it didn't feel like that because Anthony was right there laughing with us and having fun. When we got our photos, again like lightning speed, they were absolutely perfect and I cried. I don't know how he does it, but he gets the pictures that I didn't even know I needed/wanted. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Anthony!! Cant wait for the next one! <3, The Harringtons

overseas, he was always available when we had questions. He has the eye and talent to capture the most beautiful photos. Anthony exceeded our expectations and we cannot wait to receive our wedding photo album!

small special moments that you want to remember, and he provided so many personal touches. We couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out, and we received them much sooner than expected, which was an awesome bonus! Thank you so much, Anthony!

nd loved the photos! Sure enough, I did a little digging and Anthony had photographed my friends’ wedding. After a brief convo with them, we contacted Anthony for a meeting. He is so authentic and raw and all of that shows in his photography style as well. I love that in every single one of our photos, we look like we are living in the moment, and that’s because we were. He has a way of making us be ourselves and he just captured it. Anthony not only became a friend during this whole process, but he is now family. We couldn’t imagine our wedding having been photographed by anyone other than him and were thoroughly pleased with everything from beginning to end, including the ease for scheduling meetings, making payments, and overall communication. We even got our photos way sooner than expected and loved them all!

your big day is about – love! The details he captured were just amazing, when we received our photos we kept saying “how and when did he capture this!” Anthony is a photo ninja. Oh, and the small personal touches Anthony gives throughout the process is incomparable. Thank you Anthony for the beautiful moments you captured – we couldn’t be happier!

are "They're so real and show true emotions". We are both just so in love with all of the photos and cannot stop looking at them! Every bride needs to know that there are most definitely going to be things that go wrong. While a few handful of things were frustrating, Anthony was far from that list. From the very beginning, he has been the most amazing person (and vendor). He was hands down our #1 favorite. From start to finish, everything was easy, organized, fun, he was punctual, and more. His work truly reflects the experience you will have with him. I will be using him for any important life event sin our life, meaning we will be flying back to Texas from Seattle to do just that. We didn't just hire a photographer, we gained a friend :)

-wedding work seamlessly (even giving advice from having attended many weddings, including his own!). On the day of he gets everywhere (in a good way!), lots of family members and friends mentioned how impressed they were with his presence throughout the night. Of course, the most important part is the pictures. I should say that I truly hate having my picture taken and am rarely ever happy with photos of myself, but Anthony's photos are absolutely incredible. I don't know how he managed to quickly and effortlessly capture such perfect images, but he truly did. He also tailored our couple's shoot on the spot, taking inspiration from the ceremony. I am beyond happy with our photos and the experience of working with Anthony and highly recommend his work!

any photographer, so we asked a friend of ours and she immediately suggested us to check Anthony´s portfolio. As soon as we checked his portfolio, we knew he had to document our day, so we didn't think twice and we reached out to him. Our wedding was very short notice, we planned everything in less than a month, and for that reason we were pretty scared that Anthony wouldn't have the time to fit us into his busy schedule, but he actually had that day available... It was certainly meant to be! Anthony is a fantastic person who makes sure to connect with him prior any photo session. The pictures we got are absolutely stunning - we love every single one of them! With Anthony you don't get the posing/standard photos, you get more than that!! Every photo tells our story, and it shows the real chemistry between Jeannie and myself. We got more of what we expected, Anthony made us feel super comfortable while capturing our first moment as a married couple. We laughed lots and really loved the guidance he gave us. If you ever need to hire someone to photograph your wedding in Texas don't hesitate and call Anthony! We highly recommend him. Thanks again for all these beautiful images, we will cherish them forever.

Anthony’s photos we knew instantly that he was the perfect fit for us. Just from one of his cover photos we knew this guy had some serious talent behind the lense, but the awesomeness didn’t stop there. When we had our first Skype call with him it felt like we were talking to one of our best friends. Not only was he super cool but we were able to see that this isn’t just a job for Anthony, this is his passion and he truly cares so much about every single detail of your special day and the time leading up to it as well. He is unlike any photographer we have ever met. He doesn’t stage, no fake smiles or phony poses. He captures such raw beautiful moments. You don’t have to worry about the awkwardness that comes with being in front of a camera and a strange new person because Anthony becomes a friend hanging out with you that just happens to be taking pictures. The day of the wedding he was like a photographer ninja! Capturing every single moment and then some not skipping a beat. We got our photos back and MY GOODNESS he continues to amaze us with his work. Choosing Anthony was one of the best decisions we made. We walked away with the most beautiful memories and an awesome new friend!

t how unique and awesome the photos we have from his him are, but also how pleasant he is to work with and how much I like him as a person! Anthony photographed our engagement session and wedding. His photos are thoughtful and really capture emotion. There’s less posing and so much more depth. Every picture he took, I remember the moment and how I felt in that moment. He does all of this while being kind and courteous to guests. Everyone loved him! I will treasure these photos forever and can’t thank Anthony enough.

ed his pictures to the point that I would stalk his website/blog and obsess over his pictures before we even reached out to him to ask him to photograph our wedding. I was nervous in the way that you're nervous to talk to anyone that your admire. I am beyond grateful that he agreed to help us capture memories for our wedding. He made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. His approach felt natural and effortless. Its not easy having your picture taken but the results when we got our pictures were beautiful. I couldn't believe that we were looking as US!!! I've never been very confident in my appearance but when I looked at our pictures I truly felt beautiful. Not only that, but he captured the essence of the relationship Nick and I have and that was more beautiful than anything. During the wedding, he was fantastic. I feel like he went above and beyond to help us out and not because were family but because that is just the person he is. He is passionate about what he does and it shines through when you are working with him. He is so kind and understanding. There is no better person we could have had to do this for us. I didn't know how to write a review without sounding the least bit biased because I was marrying into his family. But I can honestly say with out a doubt I would have hired him no matter what. We didn't get a family discount. We didn't ask for one, and to be honest we wouldn't have wanted to regardless. Anthony's work is pure and wonderful and the way that it will make you feel just when you receive your pictures is beyond what I would have expected. Nick and I are truly grateful for the work he did and I am truly blessed to get to call him family now. I can't thank him enough.

easy to work with, a very organized professional, and is a kind and thoughtful person. It is so clear that he is passionate about authenticity, and that shines through all of his work very clearly as well as in every interaction we had with him. He ensured that we were comfortable throughout the photo shoots as well as on the day of the wedding. I have complete confidence in Anthony, and his reliability (both professionally and artistically) was such a valuable aspect of having him as our photographer. We are so incredibly pleased with our photos and are thankful to have gained a friend in Anthony in the process.

you look back at the photos, it takes you back to that moment in time. He is a very kind, caring person that is truly passionate about his work. He is very organized, timely, thorough, and 100% authentic. His craft is truly amazing and I'm so happy with the outcome of our photos as well as our time working with him. If you're looking for a photographer who truly cares about getting to know you and making your day magical, Anthony is your guy. I highly recommend him!

prepare/connect with one another he did so effortlessly and quickly at that. I mean this is the kind of guy you meet once and you want to invite him over to have bbq at your parents house, so we did just that! Even with the tight amount of time he squeezed in a shoot at my parents property just so we felt comfortable with the camera. When in all reality what made us comfortable was that it was him behind the camera reminding us to be ourselves. His effort, persona, communication, and work ethic is the kind you want to entrust with your captured memories. And don't let me forget, he gave us such a sincere gift at the end, this guy is the real deal to say the least.

e importantly, it was capturing the essence of our person. He was truly the perfect fit for both of us, in both style and execution. The best part? A beautiful friendship emerged from working with him! Anthony was nothing but professional, but because of the friendship that brewed from the first video chat forward, he was there to capture all of the moments that really mattered to us. He even cried at our wedding! That should tell you exactly how much he cares about the couples he works with. He chooses you, just as much as you choose him! If you want a quirky (ask him about pickles), great humored, stealthy, caring, hip (yes, I said it), photographer, he's the man for you!

te about what he does; he takes an amazingly artistic and creative approach to his craft. He's not your traditional photographer and he will inform you of that upon your first conversation with him. He has a very fluid, natural method that almost makes your forget that you are being photographed. Overall, I'd say Anthony is amazing photographer!

graphy, his stuck out instantly. His photos are so emotional, so natural, and we could tell instantly that he loves his clients like friends. We were lucky enough to have an engagement shoot here in Portland with Anthony, and it was so great to meet in person to get a feel for having a camera around, and for understanding how Anthony works. It was such an emotional shoot, I was in tears upon receiving the photos. I hate having my picture taken, and the photos of the two of us just made me so happy. He has a way of putting you at ease, at making you feel like nothing else matters but the two of you at that moment. For our wedding, Anthony made sure we were totally aligned on everything, and was an absolute rockstar. Our photos are everything I could have imagined and more. I only regret not having ten more of him there to take even more photos! We really appreciated his approach to weddings - as a couple who preferred not to do things in a traditional way, Anthony was an ideal partner. He was up for anything, and we felt so confident in entrusting capturing our day to him. Ours was only his second Portland wedding, but communication was a breeze and he was so easy to work with. We cannot recommend him enough for couples who are looking for something outside the ordinary for wedding photography. He is worth every penny.

nthony to be our wedding photographer since 2011 and when we finally tied the knot in April of 2016, he was available and graciously accepted. We were ecstatic because part of what we always wanted was actually happening. He took amazing shots that we both admire and fell in love with. Anthony met with us a few months before to discuss what we wanted, but really it's more about hanging out and getting to know him and him getting to know us. That was really awesome. Patrick and I felt instantly connected with Anthony. He was also kind enough to get us some cider and topo-chico at our hang out/meeting. Well you just can't ask for more than that. :-). Anthony is a friend who was right there with us during the entire ceremony and reception; we would not have wanted anyone else to capture these moments. He was also willing to accommodate one request that we were super thankful for because he totally did not have too. All I can say is if you are lucky enough to have Anthony as your wedding photographer enjoy every moment because he captures it all in such a wonderful way; its indescribable. Anthony, thank you for making our special wedding day celebration even better than what we could have imagined.

m of his work. I was instantly sold. Anthony captures moments, he captures the spark in people that doesn't come from a typical posed photograph. He is a beautiful person, who truly cares about his work and clients, his passion for his works comes flying out at you in a printed photo. I could go on and on about how beautiful and real his photos are, but for me, the biggest statement is how happy I was to arrive to my venue on my wedding day, and see Anthony there, like a trusted old friend, taking crazy awesome photos. That's the difference. Working with Anthony wasn't like employing a photographer to follow our direction and shoot our wedding, but like gaining a new friend who got to know us, and captured our story beautifully through his lens.

husband and I booked Anthony, we knew he would tell our story in ways we couldn't imagine. From every aspect of his booking & work, Anthony is kind, super funny, unique, and truly wants to be a part of your day. Never once does he feel like he's doing this for the "business" or for a "paycheck." He invests in his couples; he truly made us feel important. He was everything and more during our wedding! He fetched things/people, was kind to us and our guests, worked effortlessly and was pretty much a ninja (one second he was there, the next second he was across the room.) He was thorough, exciting, and he even "pop-locked-and-dropped" it with us on the dance floor. He told our story immpeccably. Every detail was captured, every shot was emotional, every moment told the story of our day. When we got our pictures in, his talent allowed us (and our family and friends) to relive that day again to its fullest. I can't even count how many times our guests/family said, "Your photographer is amazing!" "His eye for detail is incredible." "I didn't even notice him taking that photo." He is loved by everyone, and he can work that camera. If you're looking for a boring photographer who wants a paycheck before a relationship, Anthony isn't for you. But if you're looking for a friend, a photographer, a storyteller, a someone who will literally get on the dance-floor to celebrate with you, Anthony is your dude.

hotographer that would project that intimacy well in their work. We found Anthony very last minute, but he was surprisingly available and we LOVED his work! From the first contact to the last, Anthony was extremely professional, easy-going, and super nice. Our pictures are absolutely gorgeous, and I am so glad that we found him when we did! Anthony's work is excellent, and his personality makes it so easy to work with him - our wedding portraits were the first portrait session we've ever had and it wasn't awkward at all. Anthony met us at our favorite local park, and despite some terrible humid weather, the photos look like they were taken on a pretty day. My favorite part of our photos is that you can just SEE the love in them. It's so awesome to have these to look back on because they bring back all the emotions of the day :)

bout the photography once we had chosen Anthony, unlike some other vendors I had. His contract and communication were so clear. His turn around time was SO fast and he gave us the best photos. I have said so much about him personally, but truly the photos were amazing and I'm so glad we went with Anthony. Our best day ever was documented perfectly and that's the point. You should definitely work with Anthony!!

o relive our wedding through his eyes. He was amazing in capturing moments I did not get to see in the rush of the day and now cannot wait to share with others and display in my home. He came greatly recommended by another great photographer, Marvin Anthony, and it was truly the romantic, intimate feel of his pictures that convinced me of our choice. While Anthony is truly personable and cool to share a beer with upon meeting, there is no doubt about how dedicated and passionate he is about his work. He was very understanding and flexible with our busy schedule as well, which was a breath of fresh air with our kind of work. Honestly, there are no words to describe the emotions he captures in his photography. He's just got it! There has not been a single person yet who I have shared our beautiful gallery with who has not cried. That's all I have to say.

er to refinishing furniture). So, we wanted our wedding photography to reflect our unique personalities and all of the details we worked so hard to craft for our big day. I was thrilled to stumble upon Anthony's website, because his work immediately felt special and heartfelt – I think it can be really easy to fall into a cookie-cutter wedding style and it was clear that this is not what Tailored Filter is all about. Anthony felt like someone who had an aesthetic similar to our own, and beyond that, like someone we'd want to grab a beer with. So we decided to reach out. The inquiry form on the Tailored Filter website reassured me that we were making the right choice – Anthony asks pointed personal questions about his clients. He wants to work with people he feels a connection with, and that certainly comes through in his work. We are beyond thrilled with the portfolio of work he returned after our wedding. We feel he captured the day authentically and artfully – he even captured my father-in-law genuinely smiling on camera, which is a small miracle. I will say that Anthony is more about authentic photography than staging perfect shots – he is the perfect fit for a couple looking for an elevated documentary style vs. setting up a long list of staged shots. Overall I would happily recommend him to any couple looking for a non-traditional, beautiful photography experience.

at with communication. The pictures turned out beautiful and are so artistic! I am so pleased to have all of his wonderful pictures as my keepsake and memories. I would highly recommend Tailored Filter for any occasion... he is so worth it!!

stunning and we couldn't be happier. Anthony is professional, and he makes you feel like you're hanging out with an old friend, so you don't feel intimidated by the camera. His creative eye and ideas make for the best photos. Everyone at our wedding was so impressed with his skills, friendliness and professionalism, I had so many friends and relatives ask for a referral. He really goes above and beyond expectations and we love him for that. We will definitely be calling Anthony back for future photo sessions.

d awesome. He's super responsive and flexible and he made sure we understood all the details of his photo delivery system, which I really appreciated. We had so much fun with him at the wedding and all the family and wedding party really enjoyed him. He's like a photo ninja, running all over the place and capturing all the great moments. I was shocked to see all the angles he captured at the ceremony when I looked at the pictures. I definitely don't remember him moving around that much! We received our pictures super quick (like, less than a month) and I'm thrilled with all of them. His work is gorgeous and I know we'll love looking at these pictures for the rest of our lives. Also, he's an amazing value. I researched a lot of photographers before I decided on Tailored Filter and many were asking at least twice as much for an 8-hour day and their pictures were not as good. I think the thing that sums up my experience with Anthony was the comments I got when my friends and family looked at the pictures. They all individually told me that the pictures perfectly captured the spirit and feeling of the wedding, which is the best thing I could have asked for!

is his niche'. He was like a ninja hiding in the shadows taking photos. Anytime I wanted a photo with a friend or family member all I had to do was look his way and he was right there. His price was well worth the quality of the photography we received. I Would absolutely recommend him to anyone getting married, getting engagement photos, or any photos!!!!