John Winters Photo

thing we had hoped for and more. He is professional and talented. He matched the energy of our wedding and by the end of the night he truly felt like a member of our family! The days after the wedding, multiple family and friends who attended specifically told me how much they liked him and how comfortable he made them feel- and that was before they had even seen any of his photos! He took stunning, vibrant, and unique shots of the wedding party, our venue, and our guests. He captured our personalities and took candid shots from angles and perspectives I never would have thought of. He was super available and helpful in answering any questions we had leading up to the wedding. We listened to his advice and I'm so glad that we trusted his expertise. He was extremely timely as well- he texted me a sneak peek of some photos literally the day after our wedding and he delivered all the official photos less than a month after the wedding. I don't mean to be dramatic, but if you're considering him for your photographer but he's unavailable for your wedding, maybe consider rescheduling your wedding date? Just a suggestion...

andid, natural, and timeless. The photos all feel genuine and full of emotion, rather than stiff and posed. The use of lighting, composition, and timing is so creative and showcases the beauty of the day without ever feeling over-edited. We never felt burdened by standing and posing and instead got to enjoy our day and make memories with our loved ones while John captured everything so beautifully. To top it all off, John is also just a super friendly and good person; he made us and our guests feel so at ease! If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is not only talented but also passionate about capturing your special day, John is the perfect choice. He made our wedding day even more unforgettable, and I’m so grateful for the beautiful photos we now have to relive it all! He is truly the best wedding photographer in Austin and we cannot express enough how thankful we are that he captured our day!!

r timeline than expected, offered to help when we were in a logistical bind, and would not hesitate to work with him again for any momentous occasions like our wedding! He can capture the energy of any moment with his incredible photographs! Thanks John

ations. Our initial consultation wasn’t a sales pitch but a meeting to ensure that he could deliver the service and quality that we were looking for. We were immediately drawn to him as a person and felt extremely comfortable with him. It was apparent that he truly cares about his clients and the photographs that they receive. His philosophy of catching candid photos was truly fun and it was a lot less pressure on us and it allowed us to enjoy our night more. He also was great at positioning and directing us during the photoshoot and wedding and came up with fun shots for us which we really enjoyed. He was able to deliver us a sneak peak of our photos the day after the wedding and we are so excited to see the rest of the album. He truly is a master of light and color, which was exactly what we wanted- we wanted photos that were true to color. Further, his second shooter at our wedding, Kayla, was incredible!! She went above and beyond her role, literally helping me sew a small defect in my dress before walking down the aisle. She had a great eye for photography as well and worked seamlessly with John.

it session with him before the big day. Each time John made us feel so at ease, which came across as pure, unadulterated joy in our photos! Our friends and family complimented his professionalism and creativity in getting some incredible shots at our venue (Perot Museum of Nature and Science). Plus, he got so many pictures of our wedding guests! It's been so fun to send everyone a professional photo of their family! John was quick to respond to our initial inquiry, maintained regular communication with us throughout the planning process, and delivered our photos in a timely manner! We had a blast working with him and would recommend him to any couple looking to have fun with their photos!

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s vision, editing skills, and thoughtfulness but also for his unique ability to capture the emotion and love in our relationship. When we first met him, we immediately felt comfortable around John. During the photos, he gave clear instructions about posing and positioning. He knew the area well, so he was able to guide us to good spots for photos. He also was thoughtful enough to explain why he was doing certain things vs. others, which really made us feel more involved with the experience. In between taking pictures, John was friendly and easygoing. After the engagement and wedding, he was kind enough to send us preview photos within just a few days while we were waiting for the full set to be edited. We are forever indebted to John not only for doing his job so well but also for the quality of memories he has provided us, our families, and future families with.

m to take more photos of us! Also, John is a very neat guy which makes being in front of the camera very comfortable.

ed with our photos, and we’re impressed with his turnaround time. Just sit back and trust his vision, you’ll be in great hands with John!

os tell a story and perfectly captured the joy and fun from the day. We loved that he got so many amazing candids and captured the energy on the dance floor. For our couple portraits, he gave great guidance and set up some very elaborate moments with rain and light and the photos turned out stunning. He was great at communication, details, and providing very helpful tips about timeline ahead of the day so that we knew what to expect. He's very talented and we highly recommend him!

rt than the posed , washed out wedding photos I had seen countless of times. He heard me, saw the vision and delivered it. If you are looking for a high-end wedding photographer who will give you a diverse shot list with editorial, vintage and vibrant photos John is the one for you! If you are looking for a true professional who has a love for the art and experiencing the moments with you and your friends and family, John is the one for you! If you want to feel like you belong in vogue magazine, John is the one for you! If you want exceptional service and professional communication, John is the one for you! If you are afraid you aren’t photogenic, don’t know how to pose or are worried about “getting the shot” John is the one for you! Weddings are expensive, but you get what you pay for and John gave us photos that will help us experience our wedding in the best light for the rest of our lives. We could not be happier.

and emotions of our Big Day, and John's bio promised "bold color, real emotion, and photographing moments just as they are – all the laughs, tears, romance, and joy as it happens" so it seemed like a good fit for us. The thing is, John wasn't just a good fit; he was a GREAT fit. Yes, our photos turned out incredible and so much better than we could ever imagine (we can relive our wedding and feel all the feels just by looking at them). But more than that, working with John was SO fun and wonderful. John cares about the photos, but he also cares about us - I bet you won't find another photographer who will text you a very unflattering picture of himself when you are randomly panicking that you don't know how to pose days before your wedding and proceed to talk you off your ledge. Having John around on our wedding day (and engagement shoot) felt like having a friend who happens to carry a camera around and make us look fantastic. Anyway, you get the picture by now - John is great, and if you're searching for a photographer to capture authentic moments, you'll be lucky to work with him!

t creating movement and using lighting. For our portraits, He posed us in ways that felt natural instead of forced. During our wedding, he took so many amazing candid shots of our family and friends. Couldn't recommend him enough!

able to get everyone smiling and in great poses. Then her photos were processed (with great turnaround time), and they were absolutely excellent. When it was time to plan my own wedding, I didn’t even look at anyone else! His associate that he brought to assist was also incredible. Excellent posed and candid photos. I couldn’t be happier!

our wedding and will cherish them for years to come. Can't recommend John enough.

es), and did a great job of communicating with us throughout the process. The locations he recommended for our engagement and post-ceremony shoots were gorgeous, as were his photos. He truly went above and beyond to make sure that he captured every memory we wanted from our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the end result. Hire John, you won't regret it.

r specific circumstance. The day of the wedding John was funny and made us feel so comfortable. The result is truly beautiful pictures. John captured all the Pinterest perfect pictures we were expecting, but went above and beyond to identify that we don’t take ourselves too seriously and even shared a handful of hilarious gifs that captured the silly, loving energy of our friends and family. When we look at John’s pictures we can hear the toasts, taste the cake and feel the embrace of our friends and family. Highly recommend for anyone who wants someone to capture the extremely personal story of their wedding.

th the end products. We cannot recommend him enough!

omposition I didn't see with other photographers. He was fast, professional and helped keep the show going at every step. Worth every penny and more!

ssional, pays attention to the quality of his work and his imagination helps keep ever shoot fresh and unique! Keep it up brotha!

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ectly, emotions and all is absolutely breathing taking. Our engagement and wedding pictures couldn’t be better. From the beginning to the end John was friendly, communicative and honest. We consider him to be a friend, not just a vendor. Our guests raved about how personable he was, and how impressed they were with his skills. You will not regret hiring him for any of your photography needs. Thank you for capturing our love so beautifully, John. We will treasure these for the rest of our lives!

tunity to get to know us and make us comfortable, from the first meeting through the wedding. He is a genuine person who tried (and succeeded) in capturing the essence of the relationship that my partner and I had built. The way he captured our wedding not only showed how beautiful our venue was but also told the story of our wedding day. He captured our emotions and the emotions of all of our guests which is a priceless memory. Johns calm demeanor kept us comfortable throughout the wedding day and allowed us to be present and in the moment. You will not find a better photographer than John Winters.

nal and artist in discussing the philosophy behind his work, how he captures special moments, and what he needed from us. He remained flexible and graceful throughout, giving us guidance where we needed it and easily blending into the background to capture us and our guests naturally when we weren’t specifically posing for the camera. We have no idea how he got some of the shots he did, but we are impressed! My wife and I happily recommend him for anyone looking to get a truly memorable wedding experience captured in photographs.

e had an old friend taking our photos. He’s unbelievably engaging and easygoing. He makes you feel so comfortable. My fiancé and I did our engagement photos with John and it was 50 mph winds and he was so patient and made our photos look effortless!! We immediately knew after our engagement photos that he was our photographer!! On our wedding day he and his assistant were wonderful!! We again had some strong winds to contend with and his assistant not only helped my fiancé pin his boutonnière but she kept trying to pin my veil so it wouldn’t get blown away and John took some wonderful photos of that!! John has an unbelievable talent for capturing the moment and the love and happiness that each couple shares!! He really captured my fiancé and I in our engagement photos and he definitely captured all the love we have for each other and our family and friends (including John) at our wedding. We feel so privileged to have been able to have found and work with John. One of our favorite photos is the selfie my fiancé insisted he take with him!! Thank you John for capturing us and our love for each other and our friends and family!! You truly are a professional and a friend!!

a great person to have there on your wedding day! We had so much fun during our engagements and felt like he knew exactly what we wanted for our wedding. He gets people organized for group photos quickly and efficiently, and is somehow able to get wonderful photos of the rest of the day without making it feel staged or like you are posing for the camera! John truly gets to know his clients and his photos perfectly captured our personalities. He also made some hilarious gifs that we will laugh at forever!!! THANK YOU JOHN!

. I immediately fell in love with John’s work after seeing his portfolio (can we show some appreciation for those nighttime photos!!!) – I wanted my wedding to be told in a story, not in photos that everyone was looking straight at the camera for. He was extremely accommodating to the inevitable challenges that wedding planning brings on – including working with me on the package details since my bridals fell through (venue issue, not John), having multiple calls to ensure we were on the same page on what I was hoping to capture day of, and removing the awkwardness that comes with being photographed. All of my moments were captured – including the photos that I thought were not possible due to construction challenges outside the venue. He made it happen for me. After the wedding, I assumed that our conversations would die off, as a normal wedding vendor relationship typically do. Nope, not John. He continued to follow up and make sure that I had everything I needed. Including taking time away from his own family time to edit some photos for me so my grandfather who was in ICU could see them. I never felt like a transactional client of his, but more of a friend and family member that he truly cared for and prioritized. Of all the tough decisions I had to make during the year long process of wedding planning, John was the easiest and one I continue to stand by. If you’re looking for someone you can trust to take control of the day, have a calming presence and professional demeanor, as well as capture the beautiful moments you see (and don’t see), John is your guy hands down.

that venue messed up and double booked, he really advocated for me and we ended up getting absolutely gorgeous photos! He went above and beyond at the wedding, and my mother said no one worked harder than John! She still cries when she looks at the photos. My coordinator was fairly new and didn’t know all the ends and outs of the venue, but John is so knowledgeable and was such a great resource. When it was raining and my coordinator wanted to call it quits on our getaway photos, John stepped in and made them happen with our families! We can not look back and think of our wedding day without John. A year later, he even did my maternity photos. No one I trust more to deliver timeless, beautiful and iconic photographs. We love John Winters!

d from start to finish. We actually almost got married at a different venue because of one of John's gallery photos, so we felt really lucky to be able to book him. What he was able to capture was so far past our expectations, it's hard to put a review into words! The photos are so full of joy, life, movement, and love, and we could not be happier. Booking John is a decision that will keep your wedding alive forever, and you should do it!

est throughout the ceremony and reception - cannot recommend him highly enough! Thank you John!

ing! Neither my husband nor I think we're particularly photogenic and we went into this experience thinking 10 good shots was a win. But John's work is so spectacular, we loved them ALL. He might have inadvertently instilled some false confidence in our ability to model haha For our engagement shoot we wanted something really fun and different, using smoke bombs in the day and a lightsaber fight at night. John's expertise with angles and lighting was a perfect match for this! He's extremely creative and an absolute joy to be around. We had a blast working with him and he completely captured who we are as a couple. We've had so many people comment on our engagement and wedding photos, loving every single one! If you're thinking of hiring John for your wedding, or any other event, DO IT! Seriously, email him now, send the deposit, and BOOK IT!! Hiring him was, hands down, one of the best decisions we made!

e through the whole process. He genuinely captured who we are as a couple, made us laugh, made us feel like lifelong friends, and even captured some family photos for us. If you get the chance to work with him in the future, please don’t pass up the chance.

couldn't stop thinking how his photos reminded me of a Vogue cover shoot. Not only are his compositions top-notch but his editing and playful use of lighting is next level. John was also a delight to work with during our wedding day navigating through tight and sometimes broken time-tables. He was always accommodating and always hustling throughout the wedding day. Hire this man, you won't regret it.

fantastic and he delivered the final shots right when he said he would. He was able to capture the best candid shots that were exactly what we were looking for.

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know us on a personal level and knew what we cared about in photography. Go with John and you'll get some of the best candid shots you can imagine and come out of it all with a new friend in him as well!

him for our wedding and engagement shoot. He is reliable, personable, and professional. He listened to what our concerns and wishes were with what we were wanting from our photography and accomplished exactly what we asked for. We were both super awkward for posed photos but he found ways to make us look super natural (no idea how). I know we weren't easy, because I told him I absolutely hate posed photos, we did most of them before the ceremony and told him that once the ceremony hit, I wanted to enjoy the cocktail hour with my guests and we gave him like 20 minutes for posed photos lol. He nailed it! Our dream was to have photos mostly candid and of us and our guests just enjoying themselves and it's exactly what we got. I loved how many energetic candid shots he got of our guests in perfectly fun moments. He is tremendously talented and my husband and I both enjoyed working with him and getting to know him. We also were very appreciative that he was always very responsive when communicating, hit every deadline he had promised with turnaround for our photos, and gave us completely realistic timelines. Special shoutout to his delivery of a few photos earlier so we could use them for Christmas/Hannukah cards! I cannot recommend him enough. Go with John and you'll be in great hands.

I wouldn’t look any further than John Winters Photography.

d for the wedding. The wedding day was hectic, but we got some wonderful shots....despite the pouring rain that eliminated my sunset shots! I loved that he combined traditional with creative and artistic photos.

seeing how stunning their photos turned out. Once we saw how crisp, vibrant and creative their photos were, we knew we wanted John to capture our wedding as well. In addition to his technical expertise and photography talent, John was such a positive and encouraging guy to have around on our wedding day. He kept us laughing, and joyful during our polar vortex wedding and felt like a supportive friend during an unconventional day. Simply put, John's the best and will capture any special event with intention and creativity.

did our engagement shoot at the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm in December 2020, and John completely blew us away. He was funny, fast-paced, and had an incredible eye. We were nervous because neither of us had done professional photos before, but John took care of us. We adore the photos. When our wedding came around, John knew exactly what questions to ask us and how to handle all of our family members during the madness of the wedding day. It rained so John made some quick adjustments for my father/daughter first look, and the photos are PERFECT. I cannot recommend him enough when anyone asks about wedding photographers. Our photos are everything I hoped and dreamed they would be. Tons of hilarious candid shots that I never would have seen without John's expert eye. I feel like I get to relive my wedding over and over again every time I look at them. John is 100% worth the investment - you will never regret working with him.

hroughout our wedding planning, which we really appreciated. He kept us informed and he helped us make quick decisions with his timely info. The picture gallery that he delivered was so beautiful – he even worked hard to get it to us quickly during the very busy holiday season. We cried when we saw the pics for the first time. He shoots with such vibrancy and emotion. John, we’re grateful for you and we’ll recommend you enthusiastically to everyone we know!

we have them captured in the most creative, spirited, dramatic, and fun way - thanks to the inventiveness and talent of our photographer, John Winters. From the start, we knew exactly what we wanted: Someone with a lot of heart, creative vision, bold ideas, emotional colors, and thoughtful compositions - John is all of these things (and more.) He made us feel at ease on our zoom prep calls. He brought a delightful second shooter with him and worked quickly (even while setting up difficult shots) - an essential skill during a fast-paced wedding. At the church, he sprayed things in the air to create dramatic texture (photos were WOW!), positioned himself in the perfect spots in perfect timing to capture the unforgettable moments, and seemed to be everywhere without being obtrusive. We didn’t want boring, standard, posed shots of our wedding. We wanted a more documentary/journalistic take – someone who could make us *feel* how we felt on that day when enjoying the pics years from now. That’s exactly how John approaches his craft. Along with our gorgeous, unique portraits, we have funny shots of bridesmaids crying into rose petals, kids passed out, grandparents drunk on the dance floor. John captured it all – and he did it with style! Thank you, we’re grateful.