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Great Friend and Photographer

Would recommend to anyone in the world. He is amazing and thinks of everything.

Sarah Sent on 10/30/2019

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Fantastic!!!

Mike and I are beyond thrilled that we choose Austin as our wedding photographer. We both don’t enjoy having our photo taken but Austin did a great job at capturing genuine moments and making us feel comfortable. I’m not a huge fan of typical wedding portraits and Austin did a fantastic job at finding unique and abstract ways to capture our day. I would highly recommend Austin!

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Shane Sent on 03/05/2018

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Blessed. Austin not only shocked us with his stunning captures but was truly an honor, pleasure, and joy to work with from the start. He was just as excited for our marriage as we were to have him. As a photographer myself who works in the television/film industry, his talent, professionalism, humility, consideration, kind demeanor is truly unmatched as I've never met or worked with someone to his caliber. He's blessed us for life and I'll jump at the opportunity to give back in any way possible.

His images reflect his heart. Beautiful.

Thank you my friend.

-Shane and Rachel P.

Ariana Sent on 12/12/2016

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Austin might be the best wedding photographer to work with out there. Okay, maybe I can't actually say that for certain but we were through the moon to work with him and our photos turned out amazing. We couldn't be more appreciative of his time, love, and energy that he puts into his work.

David Sent on 02/11/2016

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This review is long overdue. Austin is such a wonderful, hard working, professional and friendly guy. My wife and I couldn't have been happier with everything he did for us throughout our wedding experience and engagement. I met Austin around 2011, when my buddy was married and I was the best man. Right away, I knew I wanted to work with Austin and have him do my wedding pictures. I just knew that he was the right guy regardless of who I married. Well about 3 years later, I called Austin and told him that my wife and I wanted him to do our pictures. He was so excited and immediately made us feel like we were his top priority, even though he had a lot of other clients and work going on. No matter what we needed or what we asked, he always took care of us. We started out by doing a little engagement session to get my wife and I comfortable working with him, and the camera. That was a great experience because it was the first time my wife got to meet Austin and she knew immediately what a sweet guy he was. We were together for several hours and we had a blast, we also got some wonderful pictures from our time together and we are so blessed to have those. He is such a class act. My wife and I were married in San Luis Obispo which is close to us, but a little bit of a drive from Pasadena. He had a Friday wedding in San Diego and our wedding in SLO the following day. You wouldn't have known he had anything else going on because he was fresh, excited, full of energy and ready to go. The day of the wedding he posted a picture of his trustee socks on FB and next thing I knew be was there. He scouted out some great locations for photos, and got to work immediately. I don't think he stopped moving the whole time he was there and he was there the ENTIRE day. I honestly can't say enough about the guy, he has a special place in my heart and I love the guy to death. Thank you isn't big enough for all you did for us Austin. I'm so happy you were there for our life changing day.

Elle Sent on 02/02/2016

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Austin is seriously the best photographer ever! Before our wedding day, Austin was always quick to respond to emails or any of the silly questions I had. He was there every step of the way while I was planning everything out.
When it came to the wedding day Austin was on time and ready to go. He led the charge with my bridesmaids and groomsmen and all detail photos I wanted so I could enjoy my morning. Although the hotel room wasn't the most glamorous, he made the first look with my father look amazing. The ceremony photos were perfection, he caught every moment of our first look together, and made a seamless transition into family photos. The photos of just my husband and I are to die for! He scouted the property ahead of time and totally knew where all the amazing shots would be. He made us both feel so comfortable. My husband hates being in front of the camera so I was really worried to see what his pictures would look like and when I saw my GQ model of a husband I knew Austin was worth every penny!! He stayed for most of the reception and got all of the speeches and detail shots I would have never thought to get! He was so professional and so amazing to work with. These photos are going to last me a lifetime, they are timeless! I cannot rave about him enough!! He caught every moment, every interaction, all my loved ones in such beautiful detail I can never thank him enough!!

Reese Sent on 01/18/2016

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Any former bride knows that selecting the photographer is one of the most stressful parts of wedding planning! Your wedding day goes so quickly, the possibility of not having beautiful photographs to chronicle your special day is unimaginable! I looked at countless photographer’s portfolios, and settled on Austin O’Brian Photography based on his work which is a wonderful mix of editorial, traditional posed, candid, portrait and landscape. Once I met Austin, I was so pleased and relieved with my decision. Austin has the best laid-back, positive attitude, which is truly a treat when you are embarking on something that typically makes a couple nervous (like posing for engagement or wedding shots!) He is also so energetic and enthusiastic about his love of photography, you truly feel like he is excited to collaborate with you, not just ‘doing a gig’. He selected an amazing location for our engagement shoot, and scouted it prior to our arrival to make sure we timed the different locales for the best shots and best lighting opportunities. The pictures are stunning! We are equally thrilled with the results of our wedding, care of Austin and his team. Now that my husband and I are expecting our first child- we can’t wait to have Austin back for a family photo shoot!

Carla Sent on 11/17/2015

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One of my favorite places. Professional and they capture all of the best moments.

Molly Sent on 10/06/2015

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When we first met with Austin I knew right away that he would be the photographer to shoot our wedding. He is very laid back, funny, and when you talk to him you feel like you are talking with an old friend. I am already awkward enough in front of a camera, I don’t need to be any more awkward by having someone I don’t feel comfortable around taking my photo. To top it off, Austin is very responsive to emails, easy to get a hold of, and an all-around great person!

For our engagement photos, I was bent set on shooting both in Downtown L.A. and at the beach. Anyone who knows LA traffic should know that accomplishing this AND having enough time to shoot at each location would be tough. Austin mentioned the possible time constraints but knew that I had my heart set on it regardless and he didn’t make us rush when we took our photos. He took his time getting perfect shots in BOTH locations and didn’t nickel and dime us when we went WELL over our allowed time.
When we completed our timeline a month before the wedding I realized that I would need to book additional hours with Austin. We were already way over budget but I contacted him about tweaking our photo package anyway. I think he could sense my level of panic so he offered me a custom photo package that not only fit our timeline but also our budget! Austin is seriously the greatest, I do not think any other photographer would have worked with us like he did.

Before seeing the photos Austin took, I felt confident that we nailed it when we took our engagement photos. I felt the exact opposite about our wedding photos… I was hot and sweaty, I kept wiping my makeup off my face, I was distracted, etc, etc… Basically I was a hot MESS and I was sure our wedding photos would show it. I was totally wrong! As much as I LOVED our engagement photos, I love our wedding photos 1,000,000x’s more! Austin is a TRUE artist, it’s hard to believe that he doesn’t charge more for what he does. HIRE HIM NOW!!!!!

Jessica Sent on 05/02/2015

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Austin is absolutely amazing at what he does!! To start, Austin works out of Pasadena, and we live in Santa Monica and were married in Temecula, CA. Austin had no problem meeting us in a variety of locations all around Los Angeles County and down in Temecula for the engagement photos and wedding photos. He is extraordinarily friendly and very easy to work with, while equally professional and organized. We were immediately comfortable with him and that's a huge part of making wedding photos work. If the photographer makes you feel uncomfortable, the pictures will reflect that. But most importantly, Austin's work is second to none! Everyone compliments us on our engagement and wedding photos. He does extraordinary work, at a price that is quite a bit more reasonable than his competitors. He has an amazing eye and an amazing talent. He captured stunning shots of our wedding that we will cherish forever. I would absolutely recommend Austin to anyone in the area looking for a photographer. You will not be disappointed with your decision.

E. Sent on 03/16/2015

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I'm absolutely astounded at how well Austin was able to capture the ambiance of my wedding. I couldn't be happier! A. O'Brien Photography is the best EVER!!!!

I had a destination wedding in Hawaii, and it rained on my wedding day. Despite it all Austin was able to get stunning photos that were classy, professional and fun! He was so flexible and willing to work with us in anyway! My husband and I are very camera shy, but Austin made us feel very relaxed and natural. Also, he didn't miss a beat! He got every shot I wanted and made us look like rock stars in the pictures! I would highly recommend A.O'Brien Photography to anyone and everyone getting married. He is a true artist.

Hire Austin with A. O'Brien Photography and you won't be disappointed, I PROMISE!!!!

Rebecca Sent on 03/15/2015

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Austin is photographing my wedding next summer, and did our engagement photos last fall. Since we first contacted him, he's been nothing but helpful, professional, and kind. We wanted the quality of extremely expensive photography but can't come close to paying for that, so we really struggled to find the right photographer. Austin was the only one we found who didn't crush our bank account and had stellar photo quality. He found awesome settings for our engagement pictures, helped us deal with some pretty gnarly and cold winds, and tuned out our loud, attention-grubbing dog who we used in some of the photos. We were also on a time crunch to get the pictures turned around, and he totally put up with our pressuring him for time. And when we got them back, we were so impressed! I'm definitely not comfortable in front of the camera, and while I felt a little awkward still, the photos looked incredible. Our friends said that we looked like models! We absolutely love the pictures and are so excited to have him shoot our wedding as well. It's clear he loves and enjoys his job and that doing it well is important to him. We highly recommend Austin!

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Wonderful team! Pictures are gorgeous -- Austin is a class act! Professional and an expert at what he and his team do to turn an event into beautiful memories. He is so easy to work with and you hardly know he is even there making magic! The best in SoCal!

Jennifer Sent on 11/18/2014

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One word: phenomenal!
We reached out to Austin initially for our engagement photos, but when we spoke, we knew immediately we would also book him to be our photographer for our summer destination wedding in Montana. We loved not just his art but also his professionalism and his personality. I think a great photography experience requires comfort with the photographer: Neither my fiancé nor I particularly love being in front of the camera, nor did we think the camera particularly loved us either! But Austin has a way that makes you feel instantly relaxed, and he captured our relaxation and our natural personalities in our recent engagement session. We were floored when we received our photos! We took a mix of urban and natural and playful photos, and every single photo was stunning and, still, “us”(just surprisingly photogenic versions of “us”!) If you have the opportunity to work with Austin, consider yourself lucky! We cannot wait for Austin to photograph our Montana wedding!

Scott Sent on 11/18/2014

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We couldn’t be more pleased with the work of Austin for our wedding last summer. We looked at many portfolios in choosing our photographer and knew from looking at Austin’s, his aesthetic and artistry was exactly what we wanted. From the moment we met first met Austin he made us feel comfortable and relaxed. He was genuinely interested in us and our wedding planning. In the end, the decision to go with Austin was easy. We are certainly glad we did. On our wedding day, Austin continued to have an energy about him – making us feel (as much as he could) comfortable, relaxed, and natural. He was a joy to work with throughout our wedding day. Following our wedding, he continued to keep us updated on the status of our photographs as he went through and edited and tweaked them. When we did receive all the photos, the quality and quantity, quite literally, blew our mind. From talking with friends about their wedding photography experiences, we expected to have a handful we loved, with a lot more we are just “ehh” about. Not so. We have hundreds of photos we absolutely love. We would recommend Austin to anyone looking for a wedding, family, or special event photography! The value for what we received cannot be beat!

Melissa Sent on 07/03/2014

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Austin shot our wedding last week and we totally LOVED him!! It took me and my husband a while to find a photographer with a style we both liked and just an all around good guy. We both HATE being in front of the camera, so we really needed to make sure that if we had to have a camera in our face, at least we could like the guy :)

He made us feel totally comfortable and was really good at keeping us in the moment and just reminding us of how special our wedding day really was. On top of that, he put up with our CRAZY bridal party, whom by the end of the night, were all also enamored with him.

I can sing his praises all day, but in short, Austin was very professional and fun. We could not have asked for a better photographer to have captured our special day. Should we ever feel the need to subject ourselves to a full day of pictures, we will definitely be going with him.

Donna Sent on 04/21/2014

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Extremely pleased with Austin...would highly recommend!!!

April Sent on 09/20/2013

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Our wedding will not be taking place for another 11 months ( I had to put 8/23/13 or else I could not post this review) but I wanted to take engagement photos before summer was fully over because I knew I wanted to include my horses and their fuzzy winter coats will be growing in soon. Several things were not in our favor the day of our shoot. My fiance is not a fan of having pictures taken and that day he was sick with a cold. Needless to say he was not looking forward to the session. By the time the photographer (Austin) arrived it was close to 4pm and a whopping 98 degrees with hot and dry wind blowing my hair all over the place. Despite these circumstances, we ended up having a great time! Austin is a genuinely nice person who kept us laughing and shocked me with his ability to get my fiance to actually enjoy having pictures taken. He did an excellent job finding ways to include my horses in the shoot, and also knew exactly how to utilize the scenic beauty of Vasquez Rocks in our pictures after we changed locations. He was highly receptive to all of my ideas and provided great insight. To top it off our pictures look absolutely amazing and I am certain that nobody could have done a better job! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody looking for a talented photographer for their wedding or any other event. I am also absolutely ecstatic to use him for our wedding next year!

Alexandra Sent on 01/19/2013

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I met Austin via Skype while living abroad, but planning my wedding in Southern California. He was immediately warm and attentive to what we wanted our photos to look and feel like. On the day of the wedding, I left everything in his hands (where we were going to have our first look, all the detail shots, organizing the wedding party) and he was incredible. Our photos really capture my husband and my personality, as well as the moments and the emotions of the event. On top of that, Austin was completely professional, humorous and adaptable when a particular guest was being a handful - I was so impressed and would highly recommend Austin's work to anyone.

Jennifer Sent on 12/22/2012

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Austin is truly an amazing photographer and is extremely professional with a great sense of humor. He is up for anything and will get down and dirty just to get that perfect shot of you. You can see he is very passionate about his love for photography and that being a photographer isn't just a job for him.

Austin is also very thorough and will do his research before any shoot. He was actually the one who offered to meet with us at prior to our big day to go over photo locations at our reveal and wedding venue. He also came up with back up ideas in case some areas were off limits.

Austin is an excellent communicator and responds to your questions and requests immediately so you never feel like you're hanging. You even will see teaser pics from your shoot within a few days.

We couldn't be more happier having Austin and the AOP team be a part of our big day and we're truly fortunate to have met him. We highly recommend AOP to anyone getting married or for capturing any of life's special moments.

R Sent on 12/10/2012

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There's an old saying- "You get what you pay for" and it couldn't be truer!
If you are looking for a wedding photographer, your search should end with A. O'Brien Photography. His attention to details that we never even thought of, and his eye for setting up each shot, made our wedding photos more beautiful than we ever imagined. I knew from the first time we looked at his portfolio that we had our guy. He did our engagement photos as well and they were fantastic! We get sooooo many compliments on all of our photos and couldn't be happier with Austin.
You only get one chance to have beautiful wedding photos, so don't blow it. Book him fast! You won't be disappointed.

Rich & Nicole

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Simply the best!!!! We loved working with Austin, he professional but yet very easy going person and that is one of the reasons why we choose him. Just by looking at his work online i knew i wanted to use him. The day of he came with a 2nd photographer and his assistant and they made sure they took details of everything. Austin spent the most time with us,which i liked. We have only seen a handfull of photos and I am amazed already. Our friends are asking for his contact info so they can use the for their wedding. We loved working with Austin and if we ever need a professional photographer, I will definitely use Austin again

Hazel Sent on 10/10/2012

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EPIC! That was our e-session! When we asked Austin about the adventure we had in mind, his answer? I am up for the task! He has exceeded our expectations, he took his time and kept us involved during the entire shoot. Very professional each step of the way, creative/clever and his ideas just kept flowing..."CUTE & SICK!" If you need a photographer who wouldn't mind getting himself dirty or even laying on the sand/ground just to take that shot that could potentially make the cut - pick AUSTIN!

We all had a blast! Malinda was also there to assist us during our session, she was our Angel for the day...her mere presence made us feel very at ease. The AOP team rocked our day to evening shoot!

Pre-engagement shoot, Austin scouted one of our many venues and also did MAD research about our hike down the beach...we communicated back and forth regarding our props and he was very supportive. He made himself available all the time by email or phone.

WE cannot wait to see our photos! The one teaser photo from El Matador Beach - he posted the next day after our shoot (unedited) was breathtaking! WE will not forget this experience! WE vow to be AOP fans for life!

Special mention to our dear friends Doug & Jen for the great recommendation. We hope to grow the AOP fanatics through the years!

Austin - thank you for making our e-sesh an 'affair to remember!'

Hazel + Ken

Jessica Sent on 09/11/2012

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Austin is amazing!!! He is funny and fun to work with. He was quick to respond to my every question and always had a positive and easy going response. He was very flexible with me throughout the process. He has gerat ideas, took my ideas and improved on them, and my pictures look fabulous!!! I highly recommend Austin to anyone in California!!!

Matthew Sent on 09/11/2012

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Holy Moly! Austin was amazing! Before our session we talked about what my fiancee are like and our interests and he came up with the coolest most creative ideas! Seriously we've gotten so many comments about how great our photos are I couldn't be happier! THANK YOU AUSTIN!!

Celeste Sent on 12/15/2011

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My husband and I were extremely impressed with Austin's professionalism and his artistic eye. Right from the first day we met, we knew we were working with someone who we could trust and that followed through to the day we received our prints. Having him around is like having another wedding coordinator by your side. We appreciated that while he was professional, he wasn't too stiff - in other words, he made us feel comfortable and he stayed flexible. The photos were beyond our expectations. His eye for composition and lighting is terrific. He is also a very talented photo editor, taking some of his originals to a whole other level.

Laura Sent on 10/12/2011

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Austin gave us the best wedding experience we could possibly imagine and more. You simply will not be disappointed choosing him! Austin is incredibly talented and has an amazing eye when it comes to getting the right shot. Without having ever been to our wedding venue, he seemed to instantly have found the most beautiful locations with the right light and background. I didn’t think we could get such great backdrops out of our venue, but he found them! We received glowing compliments from our guests about how professional he and his assistants were. His equipment is top-notch and his creativity and talent are beyond words. He captured such great emotions and personalities in our photos that I can re-live the whole night scrolling through our photos.

When we first met Austin, we loved how genuinely nice and easy going he was. You could tell that he really loves his work and really cared about our entire wedding experience. He made everything so easy and stress free, and this is coming from a girl who stressed about every detail in our wedding! Really, being stress-free about a vendor is a priceless experience, but Austin gave us this fantastic experience at a competitive price! Photography rates can be a killer, but his rates compared to the great quality and experience you get is very hard to find.

We first worked with Austin during our engagement photos. He was so accommodating and cool about going to 2 very different locations, and spent so much time with us to get photos that matched our personalities perfectly. My husband was so nervous, thinking it would be “awkward” pretending to kiss and pose, but it so wasn’t like that. We had a blast and it was a uniquely romantic experience. Austin even caught us stealing some extra kisses in there for some wonderfully spontaneous photos. My husband was shocked about how much fun he had, and it’s because Austin is so easy to get along with.

We can’t thank Austin enough for everything and he’ll definitely be our go to photographer for any future family photos!

Tracee Sent on 09/02/2011

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Austin is absolutely amazing in every way! We first had him do out engagement session, in which we were BLOWN away with his work! He took us to an incredible area in Laguna Beach with a variety of different settings, which made for awesome pictures. The feedback we received from our family and friends about how much they loved the photos was overwhelming. Not only does he do great work, he's extremely nice and so much fun to work with.

His talent shines through his photos and we couldn't be happier with not only the work he did for our engagement photos, but the wedding as well. He was so organized and professional which really takes the pressure off the bride and groom. You can rest assured that he will take care of every detail. His team was also a pleasure to work with.

We HIGHLY recommend Austin for any occasion and we can't wait to work with him again!

Kate Sent on 02/16/2011

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My fiance & I just had an engagement shoot with Austin. The pictures turned out perfectly! Austin was very friendly & made us feel comfortable posing. He also suggested all of the locations to take pictures since we went to Pasadena. He gave us pretty garden shots & more urban shots too. He was also very open to hearing any feedback or ideas we had & really wanted to give us pictures that we loved. I would highly recommend Austin for anyone looking for a photographer.

Benjamin Sent on 01/13/2011

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What can I say about Austin? He was the best plain & simple. He was amazing, we were very lucky to find him after searching and searching for the right photographer. Many photographers don't give you a lot for your buck, but Austin over exceeds. Very pleasant, accommodating and hard working. From the moment he arrived on location he started snapping shots non stop. Everyone who has seen our pix loves them as do we. Can not recommend any one better than Austin. He is our family photographer who we have on speed dial now.lol Monica & Bengi 11/27/2010

Brittany Sent on 12/22/2010

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A.O'brien Photography was delightful. Austin made us feel comfortable and relaxed. We have received so many compliments on both our engagement and wedding photos. Austin and his team delivered more than we could have imagined or expected.

Melissa Sent on 12/14/2010

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From the time I first met Austin, I loved the way he was so easy to talk to and down to earth. I had met with a few other photographers and they rubbed me the wrong way for reasons of being late to being overly confident and other reasons. Austin is so down to earth and truly passionate about what he does.

I had done research and wanted to tweak my options for photography and Austin worked with me and let me know that he would do whatever it took to get me exactly what I wanted.

He took my engagement photos and that was the first time working with him. I knew then that my wedding pictures were going to be amazing. He went the extra mile to make sure our photos were amazing and always allowed me to contact him whenever possible via email and phone.

I feel so honored to have been able to work with Austin and you really cannot go wrong with him! He is incredible!! :)

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A. O'brien Photography was absolutely instrumental in the success of our wedding and we feel tremendously fortunate to have found them. Austin is kind, courteous, professional, hard working and accommodating almost beyond belief. From our first meeting with him to discuss our engagement session we knew we had found a great team player. We’ll be the first to admit that we were very demanding, and particular with what we were looking for as far as our engagement and wedding package and through all this, Austin was flexible, very positive, and worked with every idea we had. He was always early to our appointments, extremely professional yet personal, and made everyone at our event, including us, feel very comfortable and relaxed. Most importantly his work is incredible and we have recommended him to everyone we meet. It's extremely hard to find his level of hard work, professionalism and personality in one package these days. Thank you Austin!

Katherine Sent on 10/21/2010

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Austin was more than we could have ever hoped for in a photographer for our wedding. He was incredibly professional and personal as well. From the first time we met with him, I could tell he really cared about us as a couple and was going to do whatever he could to help gives us the memories and look we wanted to remember our day. He was kind and made us feel really comfortable, letting us be ourselves as well as offering really fun and ideas. He has a real eye and gut sense of those moments that you will really want to remember and captured them so well :) I love looking at my wedding pictures, because they bring me back to the day and how I felt in those moments. I am actually even considering booking him for a "trash the dress" session because my husband enjoyed our original experience so much.

Deborah Sent on 10/20/2010

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Austin was every bride's dream for a vendor. From the first time we met him where he made the effort to come visit us so that we could meet him and share our ideas for our wedding, to doing a walk-through of our venue to ensure he could prepare some great shots, to the wedding day where he was incredibly helpful and easy to work with. I'm a very picky person when it comes to photograhpy and getting the "perfect" shot and Austin was not hasty in taking so many pictures so that we could have many priceless shots to remember our day by. Of all my vendors, Autsin was the only where that left me with no doubts about how the outcome would turn out. I am throughly pleased with the quality of his service and his degree of professionalism and talent! So much so, that I have recommened him to be the photographer for my sister's wedding next year and plan on reffering him to my friends and family for all their special occassions. Thank you again Austin for being so wonderful to work with and helping make our wedding the dream that we can relive everytime we look at your pictures. You are brilliant!

Brad Sent on 08/09/2010

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My wife and I looked over several photographers- their websites, prices, rates - and we met with a few in person. Austin really stood out from the crowd from the very beginning- his website is well put together; his pricing is transparent (package prices are clearly outlined) and reasonable for the quality of his work. What really caught our attention was his eye for photography and images. Working with him was pure joy for the rest of our wedding planning - we met at a Pasadena Starbucks and were pleased by his easy-going manner. We asked him to take engagement pictures of us at our wedding venue (in Temecula, CA - a 2 hour drive one way, and he didn't ask for any additional gas money or anything!) and they turned out beautifully. We were especially pleased by how Austin carefully reviewed out wedding site for good picture settings with our suggestions, and then we went wild and hiked across the road to an orange grove and took pictures there. For the wedding, Austin gave us his own shot list, then asked us to modify it and when we sent back an almost entirely different list, he asked some more questions about the schedule for the day and then we were good to go. I noticed that Austin had the shot list in-hand on the wedding day, which impressed me a great deal since I spent some time writing that list. On the day of our wedding, Austin and his assistant, Mark, were completely professional. They arrived on time, and used just the perfect amount of being directive ("could you stand here, ok look this way, etc.") balanced with blending into the background. Aside from posed photos, we never really knew they were there unless we needed them. My wife was very comfortable having Austin and his assistant in the bridal cottage taking pictures. Every one of the 900 wedding photos were high quality and he really captured all the special moments in the way that only photography can. We are a couple featured on his website (at Ponte Family Estates Winery with the big doors behind us). We loved his work and wish him the best in his career. You will be happy working with Austin. We highly recommend him to all future brides. He is based out of Pasadena but he is very flexible and told us that he has traveled as far as Las Vegas for weddings.

Jennifer Sent on 05/19/2010

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Austin O' Brien photography was a dream come true. Austin is everything you hope for in a photographer. Austin is 1) Professional 2) mastered and skilled in his work 3) Avant-Garde and knows how to capture those 'Kodak moments'. 4)Punctual 5) Easy to communicate with 6)Presentable & Poised 7)Most of all, this one is for the ladies: HE'S VERY COMFORTABLE TO BE AROUND. He has a very calming way about him and the last thing you want on your wedding day is a frantic, pushy and curt photographer. Austin was one of the few people I spent quiet time with (he was the only one allowed in my room when I was getting ready--I refused to have my nervous mom, talkative bridesmaids and random people in & out of my room. He was very respectful and took such high-quality photos. He sure has an eye for detail. He took photos of things and arranged them in ways that I would have never thought of! He is truly an artist. I can assure you, he is the best photographer out there. He is afforable too! My goodness; all I know is that Austin is going to be in our lives for a long, long time. I will happily work with him again for personal portraits, baby pictures, family photos, and so much more! I can't wait. He's the best out there! Cheers to Austin!

Rachel Sent on 02/26/2010

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I don't just hand out perfect scores, I have to really mean it. Austin is such an amazing photographer, I can do nothing but highly recommend him. He responds to emails and phone calls practically immediately, no matter how often you're doing it. His turn-around time with the photos is super fast, plus he puts up a preview on his blog before they're all finished so you can get a taste of what's in store. He shot our engagement session and our wedding and I almost wish I was doing it again just so I could work with him some more. Any photography I need in the future, I know he'll be my first choice.

Sophia Sent on 11/03/2009

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Austin is one amazing wedding photographer! Planning a wedding while being in grad school was so fun but at times extremely stress-provoking - working with Austin was definitely part of the fun! I was really, really nitpicky when it came down to finding someone to take my wedding photos. I searched for a long time and interviewed multiple photographers before finding and choosing Austin.

He was an absolute pleasure to work with from the start and I am definitely looking forward to using his services again for other photo projects. He is really great in making me feel like my wedding was just as important to him as it was to me and always goes the extra mile to provide that personal attention. For example, he not only helped me to research locations for my preceremony photos, but also took the time to travel and check out some spots with me. He even made the necessary phone calls to arrange for permits and such. Austin was always really patient with any questions and concerns I had. The day of the wedding, he was so great with me, my husband, and our wedding party. We had a complete blast doing our own photo shoot before the ceremony. He also worked really well with my videographer.

After the wedding, Austin kept constant contact with me to keep me posted on the progress of the photos in terms of the editing, online proofs, and delivery of my negatives. He gave us a "teaser" view of our photos on his blog as he was working on them and I was in literal tears when I finally saw how wonderful they were. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my photos!! I wanted a photojournalistic feel to my pictures, although I did need some more traditional shots with family and such. Austin was very cool with understanding and being accommodating to those needs. He has a super fun, engaging yet professional personality that makes you so excited about the whole process. It was so nice to get off the phone with him and always have a smile on my face knowing that I could trust such an important part of the biggest day of our lives in his capable hands. Thanks so much, Austin!

Alyda Sent on 10/31/2009

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Austin is amazing, but not only did we feel that way but so did all of our guests. One of the things we heard from everyone was how great our photographer was and how he was everywhere. We highly recommend him!

Victoria Sent on 10/27/2009

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My pictures are above and beyond what I had imagined, I am so pleased! Austin knew how to listen and understand what I wanted and then he made sure I got what I wanted out of my pictures. He is wonderful and truly service oriented.

Lyndsey Sent on 11/04/2009

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We feel very lucky to have found Austin and to have hired him to photograph our wedding. We live in northern ca but were planning our wedding in orange county, so we had our work cut out for us. Austin made it very easy and he was quick to respond to all e-mails and phone calls. He answered all question honestly and sincerely, which calmed our nerves. Austin's greatest quality is his eye for detail. We walked the grounds of our wedding/reception venue with him a week before the big day and he shared with us some great ideas that we would have never thought of on our own. Lastly, Austin's final touches and photo editing make the finished products unbelievable. My suggestion to any bride would be to have a clear outline of the pictures/portraits you want done, and make sure all people (family) you need in the photos are present at that time and Austin is aware of which photos you will be shooting next.

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