Straughan Photography

he was on time, got started right away, and took us to all the locations I had mentioned I wanted to go. She is a true professional and I adore the photos. I highly recommend her.

she was relying on me to locate a great photographer. So, when I first met Chrystina, I knew she was the one. Not only was she professional and knowledgeable, but she was also just a very kind person. I looked through many of her past wedding photos as well as past reviews...which were all outstanding! We are just on the edge of our seats to see the photos she took this past weekend! (The sneak peaks are beautiful). A shout out to her assistant, Cheyenne. While Chrystina was taking photos of the bride and groom outside on the Riverwalk, Cheyenne had everything under control with guests and family that remained inside for Cocktail Hour. Straughan Photography is highly recommended...you should give her a call...you won't be disappointed!

few sneak peak photos I saw were EVERYTHING I could have wanted. Highly highly recommend her!!!! :):)

track per her schedule. She caught some truly cherished moments between my husband and me, as well as candid shots of our family and friends. She really helped my husband and me open up with her (v. camera shy) and get photos that feel unique to us. I would and will absolutely be recommending Straughan Photography to anyone and everyone I can in the future. Thanks again!

all her pictures and the details that she thinks of are stellar. We could not be happier with the pictures we received! If you don't book her for your wedding your crazy! We're recommending her to everyone we meet!!!

e means it. It seemed that there wasn’t a camera in sight during our ceremony and reception, but she magically captured every special moment. As quick as our wedding day flew by, I am greatful to have gorgeous photos to cherish and share with our family for years to come. Thank you, for going above and beyond in all that you do!

, not to mention the turn around time in getting us the picture was amazing.

! This photography company will go above and beyond what it means to be a photography company from acting like a monkey for my 2-year-old niece to smile to being in tune with every moment and without hesitation, every time there was an opportunity to make this wedding better, they stepped up and did what needed to be done even though it wasn’t part of why they were hired. They take pride in their work and it shows. Every emotion, every surprised face, every live action shot on dance floor and even with the ballet folklorico, they captured it all and executed flawlessly. We highly recommend Straughan Photography! We can see why there were awarded The Knot Best of weddings 2012-2018, The Knot Best of Wedding Hall of Fame, Wedding Wire Rated “Bride’s Choice” 2010-2018, just to name a few. They are a very reasonably priced company and have set a standard in the industry.

d beyond her duties and even helped the coordinator the day of the wedding. She made our day so special and captured such great memories that we can look back on forever. We can't thank you enough chrystina!!!

ster of her work. I would recommend her to any bride. She makes things so easy, takes charge, and is so so creative! We are so thankful for Chrystina and her team on our wedding day!

d! She knows how to get the perfect picture from the lighting, posing, and finding the perfect location! I will absolutely use her again and would highly recommend her!

, from her patience, great direction, and bubbly personality. In addition, she is such a gifted photographer and will capture the most incredible moments, no matter the occasion!

ictures of her craft. She is magnificent. I was a bride on a tight budget, with many things going wrong. Chrystina answered my prayers and worked with me. She really made me feel special during my bridal portrait shoot. I went alone due to a death in the family and with my mindset of getting everything done, but she gave me the support I needed. The day of the wedding was coming closer and I still needed a coordinator. Due to the tight budget and the venue giving me different numbers to go off of for the security, I was left with no coordinator, but the venue did try making it right by giving me Lauren...thinking about it now, Lauren really didn't do much nor did I see her trying to do anything, HOWEVER, Chrystina and my videographer Dayna (Stella Haus Films) were the glue that held me together. I gave them a timeline and even though we fell behind, they were ON IT! Pictures are so important and you don't remember who all was there or recall what was going on, because you're so busy. Looking over the pictures she sent me, I feel so good about having Chrystina with me. She made sure I didn't miss a thing. I will recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer presently and in the future. LOVE HER WORK AND LOVE HER!

l! My fairy tale wedding was a such a huge a hit! She helped keep the agenda rolling, had such great poses and ideas. She also gave many recommendations on other vendors to use since I lived so far away. She is very talented and is able to roll with the punches at whatever is thrown her way. She captured every important detail and event. She is fun, spunky, reliable, and has a great personality.

get to know us and , most importantly, make us feel comfortable with her and the process of taking good photos. Her pricing is very fair for the amount of time and effort she invests combined with the end package provided. For all the stresses associated with planning and going through a wedding, Chrystina was actually my "calming" point for each event - especially our wedding day. Her easy charm and wit put everyone at ease and had us all laughing at several occasions. She is a true professional and we give her our highest recommendation!! We will spend the rest of our lives cherishing the moments she captured.

value too for everything my package included. When she shot my sister's wedding, she even took the time to calm my crying niece so my sister, the bride, could continue getting ready. If I had to do wedding planning over again, I would do a few things different. Hiring her, however, was one of the best decisions I made and would do it over in a heartbeat!

way to make my daughters wedding one to remember with her photos. . I cannot even tell you how wonderful Chrystina was with the families and guest. The special shots of the bride and groom at sunset where just breath taking. Her assistant was just as helpful and easy to work with. The timely mater that she handled things was very surprising, such a quick turnaround. Loved working with this master of her craft.

etely at ease immediately, and even helped us with a lot of different poses to get awesome pictures that we are going to cherish forever. Super professional, very knowledgeable, and an absolute blast to work with. Will definitely ask her to do our bridal and wedding pictures.

ating to any last minute schedule changes I requested. Her work is absolutely beautiful, and her turn around time is amazing. We had photos within 1 week of our shoots. I can not express how grateful I am to have chosen Chrystina. A girl's wedding is one of the most memorable events in her life, and she has forever given me the most beautiful photos to remember this time from. She also knows the San Antonio venues as well as other vendors well, and this made it extremely easy during the planning process. I highly recommend her, and could not be more thrilled with our results :)

ures any more than we do. If you are looking for gorgeous photos, Chrystina is your photographer!

ould be delivered to us after our wedding. Chrystina is very organized and responds quickly. Our engagement, bridal, and wedding photos were gorgeous. There are plenty of pictures to choose from! I, the bride, even did family photos with her, and have recommended her to other couples who have absolutely enjoyed her work. There’s no need for a videographer with Chrystina; our wedding day was well captured! We will continue to use her in the future! We absolutely enjoyed her and Priscilla! Amanda and Joey DiMartino

say enough about how great she was to work with all night.

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ly helped my wedding become the best day of my life. She even saved the day and was the only one who knew how to lace up the corset on my dress! Her photos are a work of art and she always kept my best interests in mind. My bridesmaids loved her as well! We will cherish the photos she captured for a very long time!

tiation, to a courtesy phone call prior to the wedding to ensure we had a list of “must have photos”, we were impressed with the flexibility, cheerfulness, and notable work ethic we encountered. While this company is a bit pricey, Straughan Photography is worth every penny. You will get the pictures you want, and even have difficulty choosing your favorites because they capture so many great shots (posed and action). Additionally, you will have fun taking the pictures! Straughan Photography also goes above and beyond photography; they genuinely want you to enjoy your wedding day. They helped my family button my dress (which is harder than you think) and insert my veil, remained respectful during our Catholic wedding service (and still got some great shots!), kept us on time, ensured we kept eating and drinking, and they made sure we had all the pictures we wanted before moving on (even showing us some of the pictures along the way on their cameras). Even our guests commented on how hard they were working and their impressive professionalism. Thank you, Straughan Photography! You are the best photography company we have ever worked with.

e done it all day, lol. She was just as wonderful on our wedding day with the schedule/timing to get the perfect shots. She's is the best! You will NOT regret working with her

daughter's bridal protraits outdoors at the venue). The bridal portraits as well as all pictures taken at the wedding and reception were amazing! The photos will forever be a reminder of the memories we all shared on that special occasion. I would not hesitate to recommend Straughan Photography. Thank you Chrystina for your professionalism and your pictures are truly a work of art.

thank her enough for everything, after all your photos are what you have left from the wedding to look at over the years. I am so glad I booked with her.

on easy and relaxed. She is so personable and sweet! My guests LOVED her! She makes things fun and exciting while she captures the moments. I am in love with all of my photos! My wedding was in June and I am still having guests tell me that they love my wedding pictures and that my photographer did a great job. I am already recommending her to my friends and family. Please please please choose her to capture your wedding! You will not regret it!

elpful in showing us the best spots for the pictures. She incorporated our ideas into the shoot and the pictures turned out amazing! Would defiantly recommend her to anyone!

that sealed the deal for me! Chrystina is so sweet and easy to work with. She gives great direction for those of us who have no idea what to do with their bodies in photos! She was also quick to respond to email and answered all my questions! I highly recommend Straughan Photography!

y, which made it easier to take large group pictures. Her delivery time for photos is quick and easy and the pictures are BEAUTIFUL! Go ahead, book her. You won't regret it!

I wish there were more stars to give because she absolutely deserves them. Thank you for making our wedding journey so fun! -Sarah and Jason

d decide to go a little over budget when meeting with her but that was THE BEST DECISION we made! She did our engagement, my bridal and our wedding and we couldn't be happier! She and her assistant Priscilla alone are awesome! I mean AWESOME! They even helped me in my dress! I was blown away at how much they do and did for us. My husband couldn't thank them enough. Plus a big thing for me was how much patience they had with our kids. Family photos are never easy and they worked with them without losing their minds. We can't wait to get out wedding photos. We just know they will be beautiful! Don't cheat yourself and look some where else, Go with chrystina. You will not regret it!

her too. She is so easy to work with and really gets to know you and your fiance during the engagement session which make taking pictures on the wedding day a breeze. I love all of our photos from our engagement session, bridal portraits, and the wedding day. It rained on our wedding day and i was really worried we were not going to be able to get the pictures outside that i was dreaming about for months. It ended up only raining during our ceremony so afterwards we were able to get the most gorgeous photos outside. She really kept me calm and happy when it seemed like everything was going wrong. I am beyond happy with our wedding photos and will cherish them for the rest of my life.

l moments, (3) ever-ready to make wonderful suggestions and (4) is very courteous at all times. When Patrick and I went through the website that Chrystina provided, we were amazed at the special moments and smallest details that she had captured without us even knowing!! God has gifted Chrystina with a very special talent!! Chrystina’s experience and enthusiasm comes forth in the end product-- Patrick and I are extremely pleased with our wedding album and entire wedding package that Chrystina has provided. We wish Chrystina/Straughan Photography continued success and God’s abundant blessings!

and wedding photos! She has an amazing, fun personality, which makes working with her even better! You will not regret your choice in choosing Straughn Photography!!!

t ease. I am in absolute love with our photographs and photo book. I would choose her over and over again. Thank you again Chrystina, Chelsie Myklebust

ile(he doesn't like to take pictures) so i can have beautiful pictures, that was a plus!! The day of the wedding she was every where making sure she captured every moment which im glad she did since i dont really remember much, everything went by soo fast :). I have nothing but good things to say about Chrystina she's the best!

ided we would be ok with losing that other initial deposit!) and I am SO glad we did! It was worth every single penny! Chrystina did our engagement photos, my bridal portraits and wedding and was an absolute professional the entire way. From the first time we met her, she made us feel comfortable and at ease--the engagement session was freezing, but Chrystina made it such a neat experience for us! She takes her work very seriously and truly she is an artist! I can't tell you how many times I've looked at her pics she's taken--from engagement shots to wedding reception--and just been absolutely in LOVE with how she captures the moment. I am so, so thankful to have all these precious memories and owe it all to Chrystina. She is absolutely amazing at her craft and truly cares about her clients. I would chose her over and over again in a heartbeat!!

ictures have raved about how great they turned out. The shots, lighting, and angles were perfect. She was very personable and great to work with. She was much more than just a photographer the day of the wedding, she made sure that I was where I needed to be when I needed to be there. You cannot do better than Straughan Photography! Thank you Chrystina for everything!

inish the job until she get the right shot, like her assistant says, "it's all for the art!" But more than pictures and snap shots she captures the natural feeling - not strained or posed pictures - but relaxed, comfortable, and of course a happy bride. Happy is all I have been since choosing Straughan Photography. And you will too.

I am so glad I followed in their footsteps! Chrystina is a professional and is super talented. My album looks amazing, and I've gotten so many compliments on the quality work. Thank you for capturing our beautiful memories, Chrystina! -Clarissa

egin with Warm and Genuine, thoughtful and creative, fun and very talented! We loved the fact that she was our first pick from the moment we met her a year ago and we were never disappointed. I see her in our future! :)

all of our pictures and have Chrystina to thank for that. I recommend contacting Chrystina and seeing her work in person.

y calm and patient with us the whole time and really knew what she was doing. Thank you for the hard work, patience and cheery attitude Chrystina! You definitely made our busy day less stressful and captured every moment beautifully.

xactly what you want the day of your wedding. But not only did she take amazing photos. She worked her butt off (in the heat) helping me with all the wedding day tasks, down to lacing me up in my dress. It was the best night of our lives and except for the heat I wouldn't have changed a thing especially the photography! Love her. My pictures are gorgeous and you could barely see the sweat :)

very calm and patient with us the whole time and really knew what she was doing. Thank you for the hard work, patience and cheery attitude Chrystina! You definitely made our busy day less stressful and captured every moment beautifully.

on her and her team, and the pictures have turned out beautiful. We are so glad we chose her and have no regrets. If you want to capture every moment possible book with Straughan Photography and you will have no regrets! Jackie & Steve Wedding: 06/07/2014

degrees outside, the dress is too tight, and you're dying for a cheeseburger! After our wedding ceremony when it was time to take family photos in the church, I was feeling a bit light headed and Chrystina, being the awesome person that she is, had a meal replacement drink on hand for me to take! Sounds silly, but that was a BIG deal!! She is so thoughtful in every regard and most importantly, she tells you how beautiful your pictures are looking as she's taking them! It's reassuring and comforting to a bride to hear that you look as gorgeous as you possibly can on your wedding day. In the weddings I've seen her shoot, the entire bridal party, families, and guests have just LOVED her. She is top-notch and worth every penny.

onderful and very professional! She is so kind and she made my husband and I so comfortable!!! She did our engagements, my bridals, and our wedding and we seriously could not be happier with the outcome!! You don't realize how fast your wedding day will fly by, and we are so grateful that we have beautiful pictures to relive our wedding day! We love Straughan Photography and we definitely recommend them!!!

to have a good photographer that take quality photos. I knew that she was great at what she does because I have worked with her with a lot of our mutual clients and they all loved her and each one of their photos were beautiful. As a bride, I was blown away on my wedding day by the way she helped everything flow together so nicely while making sure she got the best angles and shots to capture each moment. Chrystina knows what she is doing and she never stops moving. I told her from the beginning that I did not want a bunch of posed shots but candid pictures that told the story of our wedding and when I saw my pictures for the first time, I cried and could not stop smiling at all of the memories that she had captured for me to relive and enjoy for years to come. When I look at my pictures it is as if I am re-living that night all over again. From the shots of me and my dad sharing a laugh down the aisle to my daughter and her new stepdad playing a joke on each other during the reception, every picture captures those feeling from my wedding day that I will treasure forever! I can not thank her enough for all that she did to make sure my photos were perfect. I promise you will not be sorry if you book her. Thank you Chrystina!

eryone loves them. And there are a LOT of them. Also, Chrystina was really cool to work with and she definitely knows how to make you look your absolute best--and at least twenty ways to make you smile (bananabananabanana...?) She is 100% up to date with the industry standards--your guests will love the online proof viewing and photo ordering. You will love the thumb drive she sends you. You will love everything. You will probably love the price tag too. 5 stars.

ything and the party comes alive when you look at the pictures! The joy and laughter they capture is AMAZING. I'm so extremely happy that we chose Straughan Photography to photograph our special day!!! Thank you, Chrystina you are FABULOUS! We could not be any happier!!

s impeccable. I am very pleased with the pictures and the service we received. Whenever I emailed her, she was very quick to respond and she took care of all of our needs and wants. I felt very comfortable with her, which I think is very important when it comes to wedding photography! She is so friendly and outgoing. I felt like I had known her forever! Pick Straughan Photography, you won't be disappointed!

ed by Straughan's because I could not find anything negative about them. Chrystina met with us prior to the wedding to give us an idea of what to expect on our wedding day and to find out if there were any special pictures we wanted taken. I then communicated with her via email/text during the weeks and days leading up to the wedding to confirm time, location, etc. Chrystina and Pam were wonderful! Not only did they take amazing pictures, but they also helped keep us on schedule. Chrystina took her signature sunset pictures right on time and they turned out beautiful! They both had great ideas for poses. I was also happy to see several action shots at the wedding and reception as I didn't want every picture to be posed/staged. Chrystina was extremely responsive every time I emailed her, both before and after the wedding. She emailed the link to our pictures to us within one month of our wedding and is currently working on our photo album...we're so excited! She also plans to send us a jump drive with our photos so we can print them. Friends and family have been viewing our photos online and comment that the website is very easy to navigate and pictures download quickly. I originally did not expect to pay in this price range for our wedding photos, even though most friends told me to expect the $2k - $4k range. I will say that I am happy I chose Straughan photography and the money was extremely well spent. When I realize the time and effort put in by both Chrystina and Pam I can see that they earned every penny. You definitely want someone who will help you feel calm and comfortable on this most important day, and they absolutely did that. They captured memories that will last forever! Thank you Chrystina and Pam!

t the engagement shoot. She put us at ease with her sense of humor and she's easy to talk to and work with. She makes great suggestions and also has a great eye. We have so many great pictures that it's hard to have favorites. Not only did she give us what we want, she saw what we needed and made it happen. I know we worked with the best and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to work with her. Book her early because she's busy! (I booked her over a year in advance, luckily.)

photos help to make memories last a lifetime over. When I chose Straughan Photography I got exactly what I hoped for. Chrystina worked tirelessly to perfectly capture every moment. She is patient, kind, fun & full of wonderful ideas. She is also creative & willing to try new things to help make sure your photos reflect who you are. From our engagement photos to my bridals, the rehearsal & the day of our wedding, the photos oozed every essence of who we are. I was soooo exhausted the day of our wedding (mom, a few family members & myself planned & coordinated the whole shebang) that I could only remember bits & pieces of it. Now when I look back at all our photos I'm filled with joy. Chrystina & her team captured every moment & detail PERFECTLY. Words could never truly express how grateful I am that I chose Straughan Photography to capture our wedding memories.

dable price. I definately recieved that from Chrystina. She is amazing and I felt very comfortable with her from the start. She shot my engagement, bridal, and wedding photos and they all came out fantastic! If pictures are as important to you as they were for me, look no further!!! Straughan Photography is the absolute best hands down :-)

nd and I had an absolute blast. He was nervous at first because he wasn't used to taking pictures but she set him at ease. He really enjoyed himself after a while. The day of the wedding was crazy and hectic. She was calm collected and had a hard job...the Mother-in-law. Chrystina and her assistant were called every name besides their own at the wedding and reception and neither of them ever once corrected her or got snippy with her. They were both very professional, smiled, and went with it. Thats saying something. She handled everything with class and great patience. The photos I have from my big day are wonderful and fun. Looking through them now, I can remember exactly how I felt and what was going on at the time.That's what I wanted. People still talk about our wedding now a year later and looking at my photos I see all the fun and excitement. That can be hard to capture in pictures. This is someone who is not just the wedding photographer, you will want her for all things special in the future.

ents at my session. I have recommended her to all my friends and hope that she can do my portraits again some day for fun.

staff are so gifted and were such a blessing to work with! Love them!

She made the photos fun, and they all turned out so beautiful! She really did a fantastic job!

ore than just a moment in time. Chrystina was able to capture everything and more that we wanted to remember. Obviously the big moments like the vows and kiss, but more so the small moments smiles and hugs of friends. Having an eye for detail and sentimentality surpassing our wildest dreams. You spend so much money for this one day, but her pictures forever hold onto the value of the day beyound the dollar figure. I whole heartedly recommend and urge everyonne to at least consult with Chrystina and see her work. Her work speaks for itself lending further credence to "A pictures worth a thousand words".

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this company. I had no trouble with communication with the photographer, and working with her was just an outstanding experience. When I first saw my engagement pictures I was just blown away, and then my bridal pictures were absolutely breathtaking, I knew our wedding pictures were going to be amazing and I sure was right! I can not get over how amazing her work is. I am overly happy and excited that I chose Straughan Photography. And i could not be happier with the quality of our pictures. :)

3975937 dollars that this 25 year old newly graduated nurse from Texas simply did not have. When I found a photographer who did meet my budget dilemma I was bummed because the quality of their photos was just not the "Style me Pretty " type photos I was looking for. Just as I was about to tell my self "beggers can't be choosers," I decided to make a facebook post asking all of my friends for any recommendations they had. This is how I found Straughan Photography. I visited her website and went to her portfolio. Her work was incredible and had all the chic quality I was looking for. I emailed her for a quote and unlike all the others she had multiple wedding packages to fit brides with different budgets! Amazing... most photographers will tell you the second you contact them "All weddings start out at ..." I loved this about Straughan. Chrystina emailed be back maybe an hour later and asked when we could meet. At the meeting she showed us examples of her engagment books and wedding books... I was shocked to know that those were included in the cost of the wedding package along with an 8x10 for the sign in table. We booked her without further delay. We got to spend alot of time with Chrystina since that day. Our engagement photos were incredible.. Chrystina spent so much time and wasn;t afraid to get down on her elbows if it meant capturing an awesome photo.. as a matter of fact she even lacerated her foot getting one of our photos and got the last of our pics in a shoe full of blood... (We had to convince her to stop and go to the medclinic, otherwise she would have continued her shoot) On Wedding day Chrystina made everyone feel super comfortable and made taking pictures fun instead of a hassle. After seeing the photos of the wedding you truly realize what talent she has. Half the time you have no clue she is there so she catches these amazing candid shots of people just having a great time on your big day. I went through to select my favorites online and noticed I was clicking every single picture. Anyways... the moral of the story is that Photography is not something to cut corners on for your wedding day. You spend so much time and energy planning for this wonderful event that goes by so fast and besides the plethora of memories that you keep with you, the next most important thing you will have are all of those memories caught on Camera so you remember them forever. Chrystina will give you that and more and she will not turn you away because you cant afford the "Standard wedding package." Honestly, I would have paid any price for her knowing what I do now. As a matter of fact I regret every day not doing Bridals, but my husband and I know what Chrystina will be taking pictures of our family for many more years :) Brides, you should look no further.

a sneak peak of our photos and so far we love them and love the way they have coem out.