About this vendor
Austin Francis Sylvest is a destination wedding cinematographer, filmmaker and photographer based in Boulder, Colorado by way of New Orleans, Louisiana. His images evoke those warm, lived moments. Yet, they also capture his subjects in a way that best demonstrates his journalistic background and personal love of film photography and indie cinema.
With nine years of professional experience, Austin photographs wedding celebrations that include large multi-day events to elopements across the globe, with an emphasis in Colorado, Iceland, and New Orleans. His work garners a true to life, yet poetic take on the world that surrounds us.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Reviews
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5
out of 5.09 reviews
Francis was incredible to work with! He shot our engagement and wedding day and we could not be happier with his photos. He made us feel so comfortable and we really enjoyed shooti...
ng with him. His work is STUNNING!
Francis was absolutely wonderful to work with. We wanted a very small wedding outdoors and he was great at providing us locations and tons of other advice. The photos are absolutel...
y stunning and he did a great job at capturing candid shots and the overall atmosphere. His pricing was very reasonable and straightforward - no hidden fees for travel or anything else. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
Stop looking now, you've found your photographer! We got married in Breckenridge on March 9th, 2022 for a winter wedding/elopement. We went on a snowshoeing adventure before headin...
g back for our ceremony with our family. His recommendations were great for our hiking locations and his knowledge of the area was super helpful once it really started snowing since we had to adapt our plans for the day due to weather. We never felt awkward the whole day or during any of the poses and he really just captured the day perfectly. He's super relaxed and calming and has a more "fly on the wall approach" to photography, which we loved. He's just there to capture the day and capture the love couples have for each other without making it seem forced. His photo editing skills are fantastic and he really just enhances the natural scenery and beauty without making it look like a dramatic Instagram filter like other photographers. Overall, you can't go wrong with booking Francis for your day, especially if you're planning on an elopement.
Having you as our photographer was an amazing experience. We decided to cancel our wedding and fly to Colorado to get married about 6 weeks before our planned wedding. Francis (als...
o goes by Austin) was so helpful with location scouting and even helped us with obtaining a marriage license. He is knowledgeable about where permits and reservations are needed and where we had a little more free reign. He was able to send us a sneak peak of about 7 images the next day and we had the rest of our photos in about two months, which is pretty quick as far as wedding photos go! I hate having my photo taken but I never felt awkward and we were always comfortable. Thank you for the beautiful memories!
We were able to use Francis for not only our engagement photos, but our wedding photos as well. We had a small 80 person wedding right outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. We d...
id not receive a single photo that we didn't like. Every single photo was chosen with purpose and love. Our wedding was a whirlwind because our original outdoor ceremony was forced inside by a rainstorm, but Francis wasn't fazed. He seamlessly transitioned us inside and the photos were stunning. He captured every laugh, every tear...every beautiful moment of that day.
I think for us, the best part about having him as our photographer was that he put my husband and I completely at ease. We are in no way comfortable in front of the camera, but with him it was easy and so natural. He was able to capture sincere smiles and the real belly laughs throughout our day. Photos are meant to be kept as reminders, Francis's photography has the uncanny ability to pull you back into each memory, as if reliving it another time. That is magical. That is art. That can only be done by someone that is not just a photographer, but someone who cares so deeply about his work and the people he offers his services to. To say we are grateful he was our photographer is an understatement for the gratitude we truly feel and the happiness we get from looking back on our photos.
Francis is one of the most talent photographers I have ever worked with. My husband and I were really interested in a photographer that could help us capture our honeymoon in Icela...
nd. Having not been to Iceland before I really needed someone that had not only an eye for some really beautiful shots, but also someone who had a hunger to explore. At first we wanted a local photographer but Francis assured us that he could help us plan a really great day to explore. He did something that I had never expected which was made the session a true experience. We never felt awkward or posed and none of our photos felt that way either because we were truly having a great time. Francis is someone that understands the value these photos have and therefore does everything possible to make them memorable experiences and beautiful artifacts.
These photos are cherished and we can't wait to get them printed and hung around the house.
Book Francis - you will not regret it no matter where you are at in the world.
Francis is absolutely incredible. He is so, so, easy to work with. Most importantly, he listens to what you are looking for. His prices are fair and the quality of his photos are o...
utstanding. I will be forever grateful for how Francis captured our day!
Francis did a brilliant job photographing our 100-person wedding at a ranch in Salida, Colorado. We wanted our photos to reflect the beauty of the area, and he captured the surroun...
dings and our desired laid-back vibe. From the beginning, he was easy to talk to, quick to respond and professional. We didn’t meet in person before our wedding, but we spoke on the phone several times and he was able to answer my questions and help me get a better idea of his workstyle. I wanted everyone in photos to look and feel relaxed on our big day, and he did an excellent job capturing candid shots. He was also flexible when we changed our plans about where to photograph at the venue, and made sure that groups of people on my checklist, such as family and wedding party members, were all photographed. I’d highly recommend him!
Francis did a fantastic job shooting our elopement! He helped us find the location and with poses. He was patient and made us very comfortable taking pictures. Super easy to talk t...
o and he encourages you to reach out if you need anything for your upcoming wedding. And the pictures speak for themselves! 10/10 recommend.
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Colorado, Denver, Boulder, Vail, Aspen
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