For all the ways there are to have a wedding, there’s one thing that most of them have in common. They are chock full of #feels, y’all. Whether good ones or bad ones, they’re usually… present. Very, very present. And even though you may think beforehand (guilty as charged!) that the photos that will matter most are the “pretty” ones, after the fact you might find yourself cherishing the ones of moments, with a capital “M”. The ones you didn’t know you were going to get, where you and your loved ones are being your most authentic selves and participating in the magical unfolding of all the little things that made your wedding, your wedding.
And when those moments are happening it helps to have a photographer you’re super comfortable around be the one capturing them, so there’s no need to be “on” and you can just be in the moment and be yourself. And that’s where Austin-based wedding photographer Heather Johnston Photography comes in. With rates starting at $1,800 for 6 hours, Heather is the one for you if you’re looking for a photographer who’s calming and supportive, not only captures special moments but helps create them, and oh yeah, takes damn good photos:
Before Heather became a wedding photographer she was a labor and delivery nurse (with four kids of her own!), so you know that she’s super skilled at supporting people through Big Life Moments, something she still does as a wedding photographer. Her own wedding day experience was of being directed around all day by her photographer, barely getting to spend time with family and friends outside the mandatory portrait session, so she is dedicated to making sure yours is the exact opposite. In fact, Heather does her best to get to know you and your loved ones, asking questions and getting you guys to reminisce and tell the stories that make you genuinely laugh and cry. As Heather said about working with wedding parties: “You picked these people to be by your side for a reason, and I want to capture that about each of them.” And you and your people being real and enjoying each other—those will be the photos that make your heart soar. (Ask Heather about the time she got a bride’s mom telling her daughter about the first time she held her, for a whole lot of ugly cry that they wouldn’t have traded for anything.)
Another thing that Heather is terrific at? Rolling with the punches—and keeping you feeling reassured while she’s at it. (She’s an RN with four kids. ‘Nuff said.) She’s super laid-back but incredibly detail-oriented, so you can relay your plans for the day to her, and then let go and let her do her part to make it happen. As a recent client said:
I cannot say enough amazing things about Heather! Her motto “simply beautiful” sums up her work perfectly. She did an incredible job capturing the precious details and the sweet moments that made our day so amazingly special. Heather is incredibly talented and was reassuring and informative throughout the several months of planning. Not only did we have a rowdy wedding party of twenty, but we have a lot of family and wanted most all portraits done prior to the ceremony. Heather nailed it. She got every single shot we wanted in our six-hour timeframe. We also had to change our venue twenty-four hours out due to weather, which Heather was completely confident in and still got the sunset shot we wanted. She is always quick to respond via email and was willing to meet with me several times before the wedding. I could gush all day about her photos and how sweet she is. If you’re looking for a photographer who captures the simply beautiful moments like the big laughs, darling flower girls, wild bridesmaids and groomsmen, DIY projects, sweet tears, beauty of the venue, and all of the small details—hire Heather Johnston Photography.
Heather Johnston gets that each wedding isn’t the same (and she’s at the top of her game capturing the kind that’s more about you than about tradition) so her packages are highly customizable.
Heather puts it like this:
We know couples are all looking for something different. We don’t like to put you in a box and tell you what options you need to have. We tailor our packages to each couple. So if you are searching for a package with four hours and an album… we have it. If you want destination coverage, multiple photographers, and a few albums, we have that too. Wedding coverage ranges from $1,800 to $4,875, but typically a basic six-hour package is $1,800.
So if you’re looking for a photographer who’s there to be your rock and capture the moments that make your relationship, your friends, your family and your wedding all your own, Heather is your woman. Check out her blog to learn more about her couples. Follow Heather on Instagram for more beautiful inspiration. Hit her up for more info and get a custom package for your wedding.
Heather is offering 5% off any collection or custom wedding package when you mention this post.
