Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Time and Place Photography is a wedding and special event photography company based in Austin, TX. Lead photographer and owner Mindi Westhoff is a talented and passionate creative with a background in photojournalism who aims to highlight clients' one-of-a-kind relationships.
Mindi of Time and Place Photography specializes in candid, on-location wedding, engagement, and bridal portrait photography that leaves couples with carefully curated collections of evocative images of the day. With a detail-oriented, friendly, and humorous approach, she will ensure that every important detail of your day is encapsulated forever in beautiful galleries and custom albums. Her diverse photographic skillset means more of what's authentic from a day that is uniquely yours, and images that tell the story about this time, and this place, in your life.
Time and Place Photography provides couples with a number of different services to make their experience special. Boudoir, surprise proposals, and engagement photoshoots are available as well as day-of coverage for those looking to mark a number of different milestones during their journey. Your finished images can be made available to you as digital files, online galleries, and wedding albums. Notably, Mindi's packages do not carry a limit on the number of final images edited and delivered, making pricing straightforward and all-inclusive.
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Meet the team
Mindi
Owner
My candid, natural shooting style comes from my background as a photographer for local newspapers, as well as a sports photographer for James Madison University.
When I'm not capturing memories for your wedding, engagement, or proposal, I'm studying to be a certified yoga instructor, singing in a 90s cover band, and attempting to keep my basil and rosemary alive as a first-time gardener.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
18 reviews
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The photographer was professional, communicative, flexible, and helped keep planning stress-free while accommodating session length and budget. She guided posing confidently, captured beautiful portraits, candid moments, and natural-light shots, and kept guests comfortable. Photos were delivered quickly, exceeded expectations, and she’s highly recommended.
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Isabelle A
5.0
5/27/2026
Mindi was amazing to work with! She was flexible, competent, and professional - and made sure that we had a variety of photo sets that met our needs. Highly recommend!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 07/06/2026
Thanks, Isabelle! You and Mason created such a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere, and it was c...
lear that everyone was having a great time. Loved being a part of it :)
Tabea G
5.0
7/26/2025
We’re very happy we chose Mindi for our wedding! From start to finish, she was kind, professional, and a fantastic communicator—always quick to respond and super easy to work with....
On our big day, Mindi made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. She was friendly with all our guests, stayed calm and organized, and captured everything so beautifully. The photos turned out amazing —full of real moments and emotion.
We’re so pleased with her work and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Thank you, Mindi, for being such a wonderful part of our day!
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Shea E
5.0
2/15/2025
Mindi was amazing to work with for our celebration! She was incredibly professional, easy going, and took control when we needed her help to guide us. She is kind and very approach...
able, making the entire experience seamless. Mindi captured so many great candid photos and they all turned out amazing! We would use Mindi again!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 02/19/2025
Thank you, Shea, especially for your love of candid photography! Capturing the little mome...
nts amongst your friends and family was sheer joy for me, and I'm glad you liked what came of it. Don't hesitate for a second to reach out again!
Elea L
5.0
11/12/2024
Mindi was wonderful!!
To start, she is very easy to get a hold of and responds quickly. We sent her a Pinterest board of the types of photos we like, including one that was our #1...
want. She got that photo done first and guided us through the posing to help us replicate it while also making it ours. With every photo, she guided the pose, helped adjust our clothing and was so smooth and flexible. She worked with us to be able to fit in family photos and our couples' photos before we lost the light as our ceremony was at sunset. A few important guests came in late and she was so breezy when we asked her to take more family photos. She was so nice, not just to us, but also to our guests. Whenever I needed her, I could find her and she usually found me first. Absolutely wonderful! I recommend and would book again!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 11/12/2024
Awww, Elea, you and Juley were a dream to work with, and all your clear and kind communica...
tion made my job a breeze. I had a blast recreating your Frida / Chavela vintage photograph and couldn't wait to edit it. Thanks for a wonderful day <3
Erin S
5.0
11/03/2024
Mindi did an absolutely amazing job at my wedding! She was delightful to work with - punctual, a good communicator, friendly, professional, and the photos are incredible! I highly ...
recommend Time and Place Photography to anyone looking for an excellent photographer and perfect photos - it was truly a great experience.
Response from Time and Place Photography on 11/05/2024
The pleasure was all mine! I could not get over how gorgeous everything turned out: A bea...
utifully appointed autumn wedding, despite the heat!
Chelsea B
5.0
10/14/2024
Mindi was lovely to work with. She was able capture gorgeous photos of our intimate wedding. The portraits are amazing and we couldn’t be happier. Would definitely recommend her.
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/15/2024
Thanks for a fun wedding, Chelsea! You have a fantastic family and friend group, and I lov...
ed being a part of it.
Selina V
5.0
10/03/2024
Mindi was great from the start. She was responsive, well organized and clearly communicative regarding the expectations of the agreement. She showed up on time and did a wonderfu...
l job of guiding us as far photos went. I was nervous about being in front of the camera initially, but Mindi quickly put me at ease and I appreciated her direction and creativity. My husband and I were extremely pleased with the outcome of the photos and her services!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/06/2024
Selina, thank you! You and Alan were so wonderful to work with! I was honored to be a part...
of your day <3
Helen G
5.0
5/15/2024
Mindi did the photography for our wedding and did a great job! She was great to work with and we love our photos!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 11/05/2024
Thank you, Helen! You were a dream to work with <3
Megan J
5.0
12/15/2023
She was great and did exactly what we asked her to! So many great pictures and super fast turn around! Had pics in less than a week.
Response from Time and Place Photography on 11/05/2024
It was so much fun to edit! The sunset photos and that floral veil? Come on!
Kyra L
5.0
11/29/2023
Thank you, Mindi for helping to make our untraditional DIY wedding a dream! ❤️
Molly S
5.0
9/15/2023
Mindi was so helpful in making the day of the wedding relaxed and easy. The pictures turned out wonderfully and she did a great job making sure to keep us on track with our timelin...
e for photos. We could not have asked for a better photographer, Mindi was amazing!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 09/15/2023
Molly, thank you for the review, and for being so wonderful to work with as well. Your who...
le family was welcoming and sweet, and you and Ryan planned a gorgeous wedding. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else in the future!
Jessica M
5.0
10/18/2022
Mindi is a workhorse with a great eye. We wanted someone who would appreciate our personalities and bring a lot of character and fun to our wedding photos and Mindi was amazing! Sh...
e set up strategy meetings prior to the big day to talk through how we wanted things to go and what we wanted to capture from the day. She coordinated with various venues around DC (yes, we brought her to DC so we could work with her) to make sure we could get intimate shots -- something I hadn't even though of! We were able to get great shots at the place we met, iconic DC spots, and of course our actual venue. The family shots turned out great, which is quite a feat when we're dealing with teenagers :) It was also particularly windy that day and Mindi used the weather to get some amazing photos. So happy to have these memories captured so beautifully, and we loved our hard copy album!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/20/2022
Jessica, it was wonderful going on the journey of local spots in DC that were so special t...
o you and E. It really added something extra to the day, and windswept hair is the best :) I'm so humbled by your kind words - you and your family are absolutely fantastic.
Aycan A
5.0
9/26/2022
As a couple, we were uncomfortable posing and had many hesitations. But Mindi made us very comfortable and took so many beautiful pictures in the flow of the moment. She also sugg...
ested very scenic locations and helped us find an ideal spot—also super fast editing and sending them out. Her pictures are all over our house now :)
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/03/2022
Aycan, it was such a pleasure to meet you and Raghav in the midst of Covid - getting to pr...
esent you with photos you would love was a bright spot in a hard time for all of us. I'm so pleased and touched to hear that you get to see them every day <3
Dan E
5.0
9/23/2022
Mindi has been our photographer for the last several shoots and each time she’s been punctual, communicative, honest, personalized, patient and also quick with her turnaround! We r...
ecommend Mindy to anyone in the Austin area!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/03/2022
Dan, it's been wonderful to continue to get to know you and Luiggi (and your pup!) over th...
e last few years since shooting your wedding photos. Hard to believe it's been almost 3 years, but I always look forward to working with you both.
Davielle W
5.0
9/22/2022
I’m not the most confident person in front of a camera and it can be even more nerve-racking when the person behind the lens doesn’t help you feel comfortable. So, when searching f...
or a photographer to take my engagement photos, I wanted to make sure it was a right fit. It surely was! Mindi was great! She really made me feel relaxed and beautiful. Sometimes I felt silly doing a pose and she assured me that it’ll look fantastic. And it did! Highly recommend Mindi for any photographic needs you may have!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/03/2022
Davielle, you did beautifully. I'm glad to hear you were relaxed, because you looked stunn...
ing (almost as stunning as you did on your wedding day!) I was so honored to be a part of the engagement but also the wedding after so many years of Covid delays. It was one for the books!
Marilyn G
5.0
9/22/2022
Mindi of Time and Place Photography took our engagement photos and was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish!! I told my now-fiance that she was absolutely the per...
son I wanted to photograph us when we were to get engaged, and I would highly recommend her. She takes beautiful photos, and will make sure you are satisfied with all of the shots/poses during the shoot and with the editing afterwards. She showed up early to hide so that I wouldn't know my fiance was about to propose, and was able to get beautiful photos of the entire engagement. If you're thinking about hiring her, definitely do it, you'll be happy you did!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/03/2022
Marilyn, I can't wait for the wedding! Working with Alec to surprise you with his proposal...
was such a joy, and I love the way they turned out. You guys are awesome!
Kristina C
5.0
9/20/2022
With the joy of a wedding, we wanted to make sure we had photos that documented the day! Before the day, Mindy talked through her strategy and the types of photos we could have. On...
the day of, she was early and stayed late. She documented our first look, bridal party, ceremony and reception. She was even able to get our rowdy family in order for family shots! My only wish is that we could have had her for our family photos! Thanks, Mindy!!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/03/2022
You and me both, Kristina. Your wedding is still one of my all-time favorites, cold weathe...
r be damned! You and Clinton are living such a beautiful life abroad, and it's been fun to watch your adventures via IG. Your little one is absolutely adorable :)
Jet S
5.0
9/19/2022
Choosing a wedding photographer is a big decision to make! After endlessly scouring online, we found Mindi and couldn't be happier! Our pictures turned out amazing, and Mindi had g...
reat suggestions for locations at the venue for best lighting and background. She also made sure to spend extra time with us until the evening wound down. She was very professional and kind, and we highly suggest hiring her!
Response from Time and Place Photography on 10/03/2022
Everyone involved in your big day was kind and welcoming, Jet, and I'm beyond honored to h...
ave been a part of it. I may have tried my hand at making my own pani puri after trying some at your wedding, but it's just not the same :)
