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{you find beauty in ordinary things. do not lose this gift }


I found the above message in a fortune cookie years ago. It came at a pivotal point in my life when I was feeling unfulfilled with my then job (in finance) and I felt a stirring inside for something more. At that point I decided I was going to do whatever it took to become a photographer, even if that meant working at the mall portrait studio (which I did!) After "paying my dues" for a few years working at the portrait studio and also at a local newspaper as a photojournalist and shooting weddings part time, I finally jumped in full time about 5 years ago. And I've loved every moment since.

A little more about me - my name is Heather Banks and I specialize in weddings and portraits, though my motto is that I'll shoot anything :) I live in Austin, Texas with my husband Mike (we're newlyweds!) and our two Boston Terriers, Linus and Moo, in a groovy 1970's house that we are currently remodeling (we call it our brady bunch house). I'm also opening a studio soon in the fabulous East Village Lofts on East 11th Street right in the heart of Austin.

In addition to taking wedding photos and family and senior portraits all around Austin and central Texas, I'm also a destination wedding photographer, I've photographed weddings all over Mexico and also in St. Kitts, Barbados, Napa, and Martha's Vineyard to name a few.
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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

Reviews of Eclectic Images

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Jenny Sent on 03/26/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Heather at Eclectic Images is truly the best wedding photographer out there!! I can't say enough about how talented Heather is and how much fun she is to work with. I highly recommend her!

Photography was so important to me for my wedding day and I met with several photographers during the decision process. No one compared!! I was truly blown away by Heather’s portfolio, professionalism and amazing wedding album options!! It was by far our best decision to hire her. She was so helpful during the entire wedding planning process! She was always responsive to my e-mails (I sent tons!) and phone calls. She had the best advice and made me feel like I was in the best hands during the entire process. She had a very thorough survey that I filled out before my wedding which outlined all of the shots that were important to me and my husband. She made sure on the day of my wedding to capture each one of those moments. It was so important to me to have all of these pictures and she beyond delivered. Because of all of this, I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding day without worrying over the photography. And I am forever grateful to her for this!!!

She truly captured the feel of my wedding and all of the unique moments. She had the best angles and vision in her photos. Her photography style is eclectic and beautiful. I received SO many beautiful photos that I have turned into works of art in our home (as well as our family and friends homes!) I cannot put into words the quality of her pictures. The wedding day goes by so fast and being able to relive it through the wedding pictures is truly priceless. She is worth every penny!! I honestly wouldn't recommend any one else.

Heather at Eclectic Images is truly the best wedding photographer out there!!
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Kim Sent on 11/20/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Heather was wonderful to work with. She is an excellent photographer, very professional, and was extremely flexible for us. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Lisa Sent on 10/30/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Heather and her crew were AWESOME to work with - one of our favorite wedding vendors (And we had a lot of favorites!!) She went out of her way to meet us at one of the locations of our choice to answer our millions of questions, since we were only visiting from out of town. I felt like she really understood our style and delivered on that. During the day of the wedding, she let all of us just exist and experience as we naturally would. So our pictures weren't canned, but very real and sweet. In the end, we received our edited photos quicker than we even expected. And they're beautiful! Thanks Eclectic Images!
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Lori Sent on 10/27/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Heather was an absolute dream. I could not be happier with our photos. The whole experience was fun and laid back, she really helped put me at ease (I hate having my photo taken!).
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Sara Sent on 10/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
When it is all said and done, all you will have left are the pictures to remind you. Heather captured our wedding day in photos that far exceeded my expectations. Her attention to detail and talent are evident in every shot. I will forever be grateful for our beautiful pictures and album ,and for capturing our story just was we wanted it to be told!
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Evelyn Sent on 10/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone told me when I was searching for my vendors that photography was the most important expense of the wedding. SO TRUE!! Heather is phenomenal, so get on her schedule way early. She was very patient, creative, thoughtful and most important of all - easy going. The pictures are stunning, and tell a wonderful story of our weekend. Heather was personally recommended to me by two people, and I'm happy to recommend her to many more brides!
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Maeling Sent on 10/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Very professional, very responsive. Amazingly enough you will not notice them anywhere during the wedding and when you see your photos you'll realize that they were actually everywhere! We're very grateful for the wonderful images and if there's one area you never want to skimp out on, it's the photography, as it will last forever.
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Amanda Sent on 05/13/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Heather did a wonderful job, was extremely professional, and has been easy to contact. She replies to emails very quickly and does excellent work. Her pictures speak for themselves -- check out her website!
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Sarah Sent on 05/22/2008
4.9 out of 5 rating
WONDERFUL photos; Heather is truly talented. She was completely flexible when we needed to move our wedding date. The photos are beautiful and the photobook is amazing. I would absolutely recommend to anyone.
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Amy Sent on 10/29/2010
4.8 out of 5 rating
She did an amazing job on our wedding photos. They were unique, creative and artistic. I would recommend her to anyone.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Le San Michele Le San Michele Park & Outdoor Weddings

Heather did an incredible job on the photography for Alysson & Yemboado's fall wedding at Le San Michele. I have a beautiful album she put together for me and when I show it to new couples looking at our venue I always get compliments on her work.Virginia Fleming, Le San Michele

Bella Di Oliva Bridal Hair Salon Austin Bella Di Oliva Bridal Hair Salon Austin Wedding Hair & Makeup

WOW GREAT PICS!!!!! If you all ever need a team for hair and airbrush makeup lets us know!!! Lupita Oliva owner at Salon Bella Di Oliva

Mandy Hernandez Mandy Hernandez Wedding Hair & Makeup

Heather=Artistic, in many aspects. She has had confidence in me over and over and I thank her for that!! I know when I am doing makeup and hair with her, that she will capture the perfect photographs. I wish that she and I could shoot together more often. She is very talented and professional and I cannot recommend her enough.

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Eclectic Images frequently asked questions

Eclectic Images offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Eclectic Images offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Eclectic Images offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Eclectic Images is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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