Half a Rice Studios

ory, and the vision we had for our wedding. We even discussed about professional photographer's techniques, such as image quality, focusing, angles, and natural lighting. The moment she came into our engagement party and our wedding day, she and her assistant started to take as many pictures as possible. She even moved certain objects as needed and directed us on what to do. We even felt comfortable during the entire process. Most importantly, I appreciate she was able to take pictures of all our family and friends. We also received our photos well before the quoted time of 6-8 weeks, which was incredibly nice. We were able to see how much fun we were all having from the candids and how these photos told the story. We are forever grateful to Jill and her team for doing a fabulous job. Half a Rice Studios has our strongest recommendation for any occasion. Their service, professionalism, and commitment to go above-and-beyond are second to none.

etail, she also helped us coordinate our day to make sure it went smoothly. I was really worried that, due to the rain the day of our wedding, we wouldn't get as many good outdoor photos as I was hoping for. Jill used that to our advantage and some of my favorite photos from that day were the ones she captured outdoors with the rain. Jill is incredibly talented and you will not regret having her be a part of your special day. I know we loved having her and highly recommend her to everybody we know! She truly goes above and beyond for her clients and we are very grateful for her!

emotions that day and making the photos look beautiful. Jill photographed my engagement shoot, graduation photos, my wedding day and many of my friend's weddings- all photos look phenomenal. Jill is extremely professional and passionate about her work. She makes efforts to get to know you as a couple and what you're looking for. She will even help with scheduling and other things regarding your wedding. She will also hire assistants as needed for your wedding, who are also amazing photographers. My husband and I love Jill as a photographer but mostly as a person. She exceeds all expectations and always has a smile on her face. If you acquire her services, we can promise you won't be disappointed! Jill is my photographer for life .

day exactly how we wanted. Our engagement and wedding photos were absolutely perfect. On the day of our Wedding, Jill and her team made sure to capture every detail and helped the whole day run smoothly, and that was not an easy task with how much of our friends and family needed to be wrangled for photos. She also got our wedding photos back to us weeks earlier than anticipated which was such a great surprise, and we absolutely loved them. She is extremely caring and professional and truly cares for her clients. She is so great at what she does, and I could not recommend Jill enough. Out of all the vendors we worked with for our wedding day, Jill was definitely the best and helped us make it as memorable as it was.

and painless experience. Jill consistently goes above and beyond to capture all your special moments and brings an infectious energy to everything she does. I’ve worked with many great photographers but Jill is my favorite. The passion in her work really shows and you will not regret hiring her for your wedding.

She was very thoughtful during the entire process, always making sure we were happy with everything, super talented and professional photographer. Our wedding photos are amazing, she made me looks great in every single picture that I cried in joyful tears after seeing our albums. She captured the perfect moments that we love so much. Besides, Jill was prompt and punctual. We can't thank her enough. Truly exceptional service and beyond expectations.

g about you and your big day like your own sister & brother, you don’t have to look any farther as Jill and her team are all you need! Since the first day I saw Jill and her team working at my friend’s wedding, I immediately know that I want them for my day as I’m amazed by how energetic and sweet her team is. And of course, my finished photos ooze class, sophistication and refinement! Oh wait, there is more - they delivered the full album of 2000+ edited photos under 7 short weeks. It’s just simply a dream album came true. Jill, Tri and Thong - it’s our pleasure to have you accompanied us in our big day. You know we are camera-shy people but you made us so comfortable so that we can enjoy our day to the fullest and still captured our best moments. Words can’t express enough our appreciation for everything you’ve done. We are forever grateful for your team’s efforts and can’t wait to work with you again in our future events!

she meets them! She is great at wrangling the family members and wedding party members for all the traditional wedding shots like she's known them for years. Jill is able to capture the most intimate moments without even knowing she was there. I lovingly refer to her as a photography ninja because of this! She is the BEST wedding photographer that I have ever come across. I was a wedding coordinator for a wedding a few years ago, which is where I first met Jill. Since then, I knew that she would HAVE to be the photographer for my wedding....one day. That day finally happened on July 15, 2023. If you are on the fence about a photographer for any occasion, look on further than Jill and her team at Half a Rice. She goes above and beyond and has an impeccable level of communication and service. And of course, her photos are just beautiful. She is the type of woman who loves to "straighten your crown" and make you feel like the most special person in the world. My new husband and I felt like movie stars on our wedding day because of Jill. She uplifted both of us and was able to capture the most special day of our lives. I got sneak peeks less than 24 hours after our wedding too, which was a lovely, unexpected surprise! Thank you for everything, Jill! I hope I get to work with you again in the future as it is such a pleasure.

usband and I and get to know us and what our vision was for our wedding. She was extremely professional throughout the entire process, and cares so much about her clients. The day of the wedding she ensured to do everything in her power to capture every detail of our special day. I can not recommend her enough!

e. I'm so glad I viewed Jill's portfolio. When I saw her work, I knew she'd be the one to capture our wedding. Our wedding photos came earlier than expected. Not to mention, all 1200 photos were absolutely STUNNING! Her team was so fun to work with the day of our wedding. Of course, a flattering compliment makes a great photo hehe. Our photos all seem so natural. Not only did I find my "go to" photographer, I also found a friend <3 If you're getting married, she's your "it" girl!

ovely pictures as always. Overall, it was a very pleasant process working with Jill.

lanned a wedding there are A LOT of decisions. I knew from the first call with her that she was going to be my wedding photographer. She was so easy to talk to and asked great questions to really learn about me and my now husband. She took the time to understand what was important to us and what we wanted to be captured on our day. She made me feel comfortable to express any thoughts that I had leading up to the wedding (poses and such). Now, let me talk about the actual day of the wedding... JILL AND HER TEAM ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT! They were on time, splitting up to and working as a team to get everything that needed to be captured. When it came to the reception, they were everywhere on the dance floor capturing all the fun! I had soooo many people come up to me during and after the wedding talking about how great they were! Everyone had nothing but great things to say about them. Give her a follow on instagram too so you can book her for all of your life events after your wedding. Don't miss out on this one. Jill is absolutely the BEST!!

to reality and created an absolute stunning art out of it. Your dedication to the job, the work ethics and the professionalism are admirable. You guys were more than just our photographers. You tagged with us the entire day from home to the church, to the venue, and even stayed the way to the end. You werent just there to capture the moments, you guided us and helped us create those moments. You brought out the best of us - things that otherwise we wouldnt know we were capable of. And most of all, you showed us that you really enjoyed and loved what you do. That positive energy were our motivation and will to go strong until the very end. Together with you guys, we made a miracle that we will never forget. Thank you for being there and thank you for being “Half A Rice Studios”! Aaron & Ly 122221

ake care of my pictures for the big day. Jill is amazing to work with, energetic, very responsive and patience. Going through a long shooting day, Jill and her team always smiled and made us feel comfortable. The pictures turned out to be amazing and she definitely captured all the emotions/moments of the day. We laughed and even got teary looking back at the wedding day through her pictures. I would not hesitate to book Jill over and over again and for future events. Thank you for taking care of us and our big day!

professional from start to finish and offered a lot of sound advice, based obviously on how much experience she has in the industry and experience that she has with Houston photoshoots. She was a pleasure to work with, and we would choose her again if we do it all over again!

feel comfortable in every pictures. We love our wedding pictures 🥰

ity is stunning. My family and I have worked with Jill several times since meeting including an elopement, family photos, and finally for our wedding this past December. I could not have asked for a better photographer. She just makes everything feel easy, from the candids to the posed photos. Jill and her team are creative storytellers through and through and I will treasure every photo. We can't wait for our book!

lk about becoming a photographer years ago. She has grown over the years to become this amazing photographer it is a blessing and a privilege to see. She took great care of us from the simplest detail to the extreme with a smile on her face and a camera in her hand. Jill never missed our perfect shot. She made our wedding photo experience fun and relaxed on a day that is chaotic. She kept us smiling and having fun while taking amazing photos of our wedding. We had indoor and outdoor shots which are hard when dealing with lighting and they came out fantastic. Her eyes and knowledge for detail in capturing images that would have been missed by most was a wonderful sight. When you look back at the wedding years later Jill’s pictures, will transport you right back to that special day. She's the photography that you want at the start of your life together and the photographer you want throughout your life journey. Let her capture your life and tell your story. Thank you, Jill, not for only being a great friend but a great photographer on our special day. Choose Jill and her team; you'll thank me if you do. We love you lots

delivered! I wish I can show you all some pictures that were taken, they are beautiful, full of emotions, some looked like they were taken at a fairy tale garden in a Disney movie. She can expertly choose the time of day and scenery to create something magical. I have a picture of us taken at sunset under some pine trees, the sunlight ever so slightly peeking through the leaves creating these golden god rays behind our backs, whilst we held each other intimately. I have another picture of us taken at dusk under a blush pink-colored rose flower trellis. There were lights stringed throughout the trellis, illuminating the couple, the ground, and finally dissipating into the surrounding trees and into the night sky. Truly amazing! What I’m trying to say is she and her team are very good at what they do and will capture all the amazing moments on your special day.

’t want to tell the photographers what shots they need to get. They should know. Boy did they deliver! They did amazing; not only in choosing locations but also in getting all the important shots. Jill is very professional, but also a friend. They arrive on time. They take care of business. They are happy and cheerful the entire time (all 10 hours). Don’t hesitate to book Jill. You will be very happy with your decision. And for her rates, she is a steal. Jill, raise the rates……..

m arrived at our wedding 3 hours ahead of time, they were very friendly and easy to talk to, they have offered so much help through out the day. I really really don’t think we could have done it without her team. I thought I just hired Jill for the photos and video , but looking back , Jill and her team gave us a sense of security on our wedding day. Whenever we needed anything, they were always around and helpful! We absolutely LOVE our photos and video. There were so many moments at our wedding that I don’t even remember, but were captured beautifully by her and her team. Thank you Half A Rice Studios 💖

oking for when it came to photography style. We are so pleased with our photos!

ictures can deliver more than you can say!! There just aren’t enough words to possibly describe how amazing every photo that Jill snaps. She has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting, and of course, expressions. Moreover, I am super duper excited that my wedding photos are ready after only two weeks. How productive??? I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional to create a customized photography experience. Lots of love from us to you, Jill!!

ping in for pictures lol. The pictures he took of my husband and I are phenomenal and we are having a hard time deciding on our favorites to print out and frame. Danny has an incredible eye for framing shots. It also seemed like he was everywhere during our reception and captured so many amazing memories throughout the night. My husband and I couldn’t stop smiling when we scrolled through our gallery and got to re-live the night again. Even though Jill couldn't be there for our reception, she was so sweet and made sure to keep in contact with me before and after our reception to make sure we were doing okay. Half A Rice Studios is truly the best! I can’t recommend them enough for any Houston couples out there.

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y to talk to and went over every detail. Choosing Jill to be our wedding photographer was the BEST choice! She also photographed our engagement session and the photos were absolutely gorgeous. When our wedding had to be postponed she was so understanding and communicated with me and put me at ease that everything would work out. Jill became not only our wedding photographer but a dear friend! On the day of our wedding Jill and her team arrived early and were so professional and made us all feel comfortable and most importantly ensured we had fun! I can not thank Jill and her team enough for being a part of our special day!! Our wedding photos turned out absolutely gorgeous!!! We love every single photo and have beautiful memories to look back on our Big Day and one day share with our children. Jill ensures she meets with you to have check-ins and provide her advice. She is so detailed and talented! I would highly recommend her for your wedding or any special event! Thank you again Jill!

That’s why for my wedding, we spend a long time looking for the photographer and luckily we found Jill. We had a church and tradition Vietnamese wedding together and it was a lot of moments to capture. When I looked at the picture I was happy because it feels like I experienced my wedding one more time. All the emotions and feelings are there in the picture. Jill’s price was reasonable compared to some photographers that was recommended “the best in town”. And her photo quality is not that different from them. I even recommended Jill for my best friend’s wedding and we’re both happy with the pictures. Apart from the photos, Jill’s service on the wedding day is also the best. She was there for me when my bridesmaids has no idea what to do and I’ve appreciated that a lot. Highly recommended!

dding had a couple of unique circumstances that may have made us difficult customers - not only did we push our date back from 2020 to 2021, but we were also planning the wedding from half way across the country. Jill handled both of these circumstances with incredible grace (she even visited us when she happened to be travelling to our new city!!) When we were finally able to celebrate our wedding in May, it truly felt like we had a friend photographing us. Someone who understood our relationship and how to capture the moments that would be special to us - moments we will be able to look back on for the rest of our lives. I know Kalen and I have said this a million times but thank you again, Jill! We can't recommend you enough.

reschedule our engagement session free of charge due to the freeze , and being very CARING on my date. I had a hard time to look for bridesmaids, and ended it up with none of them. Thus, I’m grateful that you and the MUA were there and assisted me in putting on my bulky gown. I couldn’t imagine what I should have done back then without you guys. Moreover, thank you for capturing precious moments on one of the most memorable days in my life. I’m glad to tell you that I have received many great compliments from those to whom I showed the photos. PERFECT job! To be honest, there were still a lot of more tiny things that you helped me, but I can’t list all of them here. However, once again, I would love to say that I’m blessed to have you as a FABULOUS photographer and more than that a LOVELY FRIEND. For those who are reading these reviews, I know you may be dealing with wedding anxiety and planning stress. I extremely got you because I experienced it. Therefore, let me help you ease them a bit by telling you that don’t hesitate to contact Jill and book her if she’s available. PROFESSIONAL, ATTENTIVE, and BRILLIANT. Trust me, with the passion and love to her work, she will deliver photos which will satisfy you way more than what is expected. Love her! <3

worked together, with so much dedication. They came early and stayed late and worked with all of our last minute schedule changes. Half a rice studio delivered exactly what we've envisioned documentation of our wedding day would be. We love all the smiles, laughter and tears you've captured for us on our perfect day!

moments captured as if you were there again. Her style is romantic yet spectacular. The team is like part of the wedding party since they adjust the little things to make the photos as flawless as possible. We are so glad we went with this vendor :)

e search for wedding photographers I thought I could decide based on what I saw with their work - while that is of a very large part of the process, Jill truly solidified our choice to move forward with Half a Rice. We originally met her at a wedding expo and had the opportunity to speak several times on the phone before signing contracts, etc. She is so personable and truly wanted to know about my husband and I’s story, where we come from, and what we really wanted for our special day. We clicked immediately and knew that we could trust her in capturing our most treasured memory! She was our biggest cheerleader through a global pandemic #covidcouple, continuously reaching out to make sure we were hanging in there, that our family’s were doing okay, and most importantly: reminding us that we were still getting married (just 7months late) and it was still going to be the greatest day of our lives. She was right :) and thanks to her absolutely beautiful work, we have pictures that are truly irreplaceable. These are keepsakes that we will look back on for years and years to come. Even far beyond our actual wedding day, Jill was extremely helpful in finalizing all the details of our album - WHICH IS AMAZING! I can be an extremely indecisive person and Jill would send me pics, videos, and examples of album covers/ font colors, etc. to pick the perfect album for us. *She also went above and beyond to customize our photo booth printouts and has the best set up! Make sure to book both photography and photo booth services = well worth it!! I simply can’t say enough about our experience with Half of Rice and would recommend Jill to anyone I come across. We are beyond grateful to have had the pleasure of working with her and look forward to having her as our photographer from here on out. We love you!! THANK YOU!!

the wedding day and it was the best decision we had made for the wedding. Jill and her team took amazing photos for us. She's really professional, friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend her if you having a wedding coming up or any other events that needs a photographer for her caliber.

emely accommodating with any COVID restrictions, too. We loved the amazing candid moments she captured of us individually and with our friends/family. And she had our photos ready ahead of schedule! We will be recommending her to any friends getting married as she did such an amazing job with ours.

question to the moment we left in the limo she was there capturing every moment perfectly! Jill and Raymond are so creative and captured some of the coolest shots. They were kind, professional, and made everything a little extra fun. They captured who we are perfectly and made us feel extra special! I will definitely be recommending them to friends and family in the future!

ht away. She did our engagement shoot and I absolutely love all of the pictures she sent to us. My now husband and I always talk about how awkward and stiff we tend to look in pictures, but Jill gave us so many tips during the shoot to look relaxed and natural, while not looking too posed. She was also extremely friendly and easy to talk to - you can tell she is very passionate about what she does and takes a true interest in her clients. Throughout the entire planning process, Jill has always been so quick to respond to my inquiries and help me out in any way that she could. I can’t recommend Jill enough to any future brides out there!

d time was so fast. We cannot recommend her enough!

ibly friendly demeanor sealed the deal. Jill took time to get-to-know us, learned our family members by name, was patient with our ever-changing schedule, and worked her butt off to photograph our entire 3-day wedding. Jill captures all the moments you WISH you could see during your wedding day - because it all goes by so fast and you can't be everywhere at once... but Jill and her team were everywhere! Even though her candid photographs are our favorites, Jill was very patient and gracious with our obligatory, staged family/friend photographs. She helped me find the perfect studio for my bridal portraits, and her prices are very reasonable for such high quality work. Jill does it all! We absolutely adore all of our photos and could not be happier with the result. Half a Rice Studios will not disappoint!

e absolute BEST in the business. She is professional, incredibly talented and most importantly, kind and so easy to work with. When you are in the chaos of planning, it means the world to have a vendor that is constantly steps ahead of the game and can make one more thing a breeze. I honestly felt like it was more like having a friend with us and helping us capture one of the most important days of our lives. I am so happy with the decision we made in hiring her. Her style is so organic and yet still uniquely magical. She captured all the emotions and tears and laughs..... I seriously cannot stop looking at the photos!!!! lol We received HUNDREDS and the only negative thing is the stress of picking which ones to blow up because ALL of them are fun and beautiful! Even the crazy ones after are open bar had been in full effect for a few hours!!! hahaha Again, thank you Jill!!!! And I cannot wait to plan our next family shoot!!!

th a camera. We will forever treasure the photos Jill and David took of us.

autiful yet simple, and fun. Our decision with Half a Rice Studios was one of the BEST decisions my husband and I made for our wedding - hands down. We are SO grateful. :) I cried when I saw my wedding photos the 1st time. I cried when I looked at them the 12th time. Every. Single. Time. Here is why you should book Half a Rice Studios (I know it's long, but I think it's worth the read, especially if you are detail-oriented & indecisive like me): Great Personality This was our #1 "Must-Have" for our wedding photographer. We thought, "If you don't get along well with your wedding photographer, how can you smile in front of their camera?" Jill's personality is very charming, and she is simply sweet and kind. She is an easy person to talk to and is overall easy-going and understanding. This made it easy for me to share my thoughts and ideas and for my husband and I to be able to express ourselves in front of a camera (more below about this)! It is very obvious that Jill loves what she does, and her love & passion becomes even more clear when we got to work with her and received our photos. <3 Comfort Jill made an extra effort to get to know us, and we felt like that was important because it definitely built our comfort and chemistry. Not once did Jill or her team make us feel "posed." Before booking any photographer, my husband and I had a fear of not looking like ourselves on our wedding day or in our wedding photos. We've personally witnessed many couples look "not-them" in their wedding photos, and that's not what we wanted to look back on, at all! To cut to the chase, our wedding photos were SO beautiful and amazing! We loved seeing ourselves; we looked like US! Gracefulness We were BLOWN AWAY by the many different memories, reactions, & moments that were captured by Jill & her team. From big moments to small moments, they were all there. Throughout our wedding day filled with beautiful moments, no moments were interrupted for "the sake of a photo." Jill and her team were so graceful, intentional, and gentle with capturing our wedding. Classic Aesthetics Jill & her team have a unique eye for classic beauty and aesthetics. They took shots from unique point-of-views but also had a great balance with shots from classic point of views. Her team worked fast and well, from the very start to the very end of the event, and that's important for a team of photographers to have: collaboration & efficiency. To top it off, they had big smiles on their faces the whole time. Most definitely, my husband and I's love story comes alive and can be seen and told through the pictures that they captured. Great Package During our wedding planning, prices were something we always kept in mind. I'm sure you know: everything adds up! My wedding was across 2 days with 2 different events: a tea ceremony & wedding ceremony + reception. In addition, my wedding ceremony day was a LONG day (early morning to late night.) The package that Jill crafted for us was so personalized and the BEST price point we could ask for - the most competitive pricing! Jill and her team exceeded our expectations. They gave more than we expected, and we are so grateful. LAST WORDS: BOOK THEM! YOU WILL LOVE YOUR DECISION!

e wanted. She had great, fun ideas for pictures and we were so very happy with everything her and her team did! I would very highly recommend Jill!!! She is outstanding!!

th her photography portfolio -- as a graphic designer, I had a vision in mind when it came to how I wanted my wedding and engagement photos to look, and Jill's style fit every aspect! In all honesty, I planned my wedding around her availability because I wanted her to shoot my wedding so badly! Then, when we had our first meeting together, it was such a personable experience! She really makes you feel like a close friend rather than just any other client. For our engagement shoot, even in the unbearable Texas heat, Jill made it super fun and easy. For our wedding day, Jill and her team were the utmost professional staff I've witnessed. I received many compliments from the venue staff and wedding guests about her professionalism. Even with my lousy, last minute planning, she and her team managed to supply me with a photo booth for the wedding with ease. Everyone at the wedding had a blast using this photo booth, too. Would I recommend Half A Rice Studios? YES, in a heartbeat!