Category Archives: Photography

Photography, photographers, and The Wedding Theater

Austin Wedding Photographer: Matt Montalvo

Posted on by

Matt Montalvo is a Austin-based photographer who specializes in skillfully capturing beautiful weddings. Matt believes that rather than just shooting a series of impersonal pictures, he focuses on documenting the story of your wedding day with his camera, creativity, and passion. He takes a wide variety of traditional, candid, and posed photographs. Beyond the portraits, he looks for the little details that will make looking back on your wedding even more memorable. Matt personally handles every aspect of Matt Montalvo Photography. He will be the one taking photos on your wedding day, designing your album, and answering your e-mails. He offers an unmatched level of customer service, allowing you to have one less thing to worry about. Matt is able to create stunning images, while remaining unobtrusive, allowing you to enjoy your day without worrying about the photos. Matt is well-known by clients and other vendors as a kind, easy-going, professional who works hard to develop lasting positive relationships. When viewing his work, it’s clear that he has an eye for those moments that you will never forget.  Matt strives to candidly capture the moments of candid smiles, unbridled joy, and the beauty that is yours to remember forever in every detail.

Wedding Videographer Austin TX wedding videographer austin texas the wedding theateraustin texas wedding photographer austin texas wedding photographer

Austin Wedding Photographers: Forever Photography

Posted on by
Forever Photography Weddings

Forever Photography Studios

We’ve worked with, husband & wife run, Forever Photography on several occasions now. Like us, they are Austin-based and also work on destination weddings as well–ranging from  California to Italy, Mexico to Lake Tahoe. Their work is stunning. Jona and Jerry really know how to capture the special moments of  your ceremony and reception that I promise you will treasure forever.

Aside from being awesome people, they are good friends of ours.  Having your photographer and video team work well together is a huge advantage for you as the bride and groom because both the pictures and video will turn out much better!  We highly recommend you taking a look at their work and get on their schedule soon as they stay booked up!  Forever Photography Studios and Forever Photography Destinations have been operating since 2003 and have one of the most keen eyes for flattering angles and elegant compositions. They are definitely a solid choice for a photographer at any occasion or location!   http://foreverphotographystudio.com

[SPOTLIGHT] Texas Wedding Photographer Paige Ogilvie

Posted on by

Austin Texas Wedding Videographer The Wedding TheaterOne of the most important aspects of wedding videography, is the cohesion between a photographer and a cinematography team.  Knowing a photographer personally makes things just that much easier.  I met Paige in the second grade I believe, and have known her to be a wonderful person ever since.  Paige Ogilvie has been doing photography sinse high school, and I was extremely excited when I found out she was venturing into weddings!  We

austin wedding photographer

had a chance to have a phone interview with the talented Dallas based photographer to ask a few key questions about her work and what to expect when hiring her to photograph your wedding day.  Of course this is a shortened version of the A.D.D. reunion that we had at the time of the call!

Jonathan : So Paige, I know you have had a camera in your hands for almost as long as I can remember, but when did you first pick up a camera, what kind was it?

Dallas Wedding PhotographerPaige : My parents gave me a 35mm Canon (film!) camera for my birthday when I turned 15.  I developed and printed most of my own pictures in the darkroom at my high school.  I actually shot my very first wedding with it when I was only 17.

 Jonathan : I know you were always snapping pictures in High School, working for the yearbook, etc. what about photography do you most enjoy?

Paige : My favorite thing about photo-ing people is that I get to document their lives RIGHT NOW – a time that will never be the same again.  From engaged couples, to a bride and groom on their wedding day, to brand new parents – I realize that the photos I take will be someone’s favorite picture of their parents or grandparents someday.

Jonathan : Whats an aspect of photography you are always striving to improve?

Paige : I’m constantly striving to give my clients the best “whole experience” that I can possibly deliver .  I try really hard to facilitate a genuine relationship with the bride and groom so that they can trust me to do my job.  From Skyping with a couple before their engagement session to sending them their finished wedding album, I try to make the whole experience a fabulous one.
Jonathan : I know this is a tough question to answer from experience, but I have to ask it anyway… Why choose PLO Photo?
Wedding Photographer DallasPaige : I love what I do.  For me photography is my paint.  I love taking photos that I feel will forever hold that moment still in a world that is constantly changing.  I think still photography is one of the only things that does that, and its the reason it still holds strong in the “video” generation that we live in.  Every picture allows a person to make their own assumption as to what had happened just before or after it was taken; and the story behind it is left up to the person looking at it. Recognizing that makes a huge difference in a photographers work, and I personally feel that it shows in mine. Also I only take on a few weddings a month to ensure my clients get the best experience possible.
Jonathan : Paige, thank you so much for taking this quick phone call!

Paige : It was great talking with you!

Check out Paige Ogilvie’s work on her website PLOPHOTO.com.  Paige is destination ready and travels worldwide.

Dallas Wedding Photographer: Sil Azevedo

Posted on by

Sil Azvedo Photography

We had the pleasure this weekend of shooting a wedding video with one of Dallas’ finest wedding photographers, Sil Azevedo. Sil and his son were shooting Monica & Andy Nguyen’s wedding with us at St Ritas Church with the reception at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison. One of the first things we noticed about Sil and his son was the fact that they actually took their time to set up and frame the shot. A lot of the photographers we work get to a set-up and take 50 pictures of the same thing, hoping one of them is use-able. Sil and his son were relying on their talent and eye, rather than the equipment for a change! If you are looking for a photographer in the Dallas area, or anywhere else for that matter, give Sil a call!

[VIDEO] PicFlips = Wedding Reception Hit!

Posted on by

The Wedding Theater isn’t just about wedding video and film, we are about what is new, fun, and cutting edge with weddings!  Over the weekend while filming Carrie and David’s fantastic T Bar M Resort Wedding, we ran into a couple of gals with PicFlips (iloveflipbooks.com). PicFlips are something new to us, but we loved them right from the beginning. First of all, the two girls working there were very friendly and helpful explaining what the product is, and second, it was so much fun! Basically this is a short, instantly gratifying 6-7 second animation of you and your friends. Step in front of the screen and goof around like you would in a photobooth, but come out and just over a minute later you will have your very own keepsake from the wedding – an old school animated movie! They had tons of signs and costume type fun adds to make each flip book unique. We liked FlipPic so much, we threw together our own little commercial for this blog so can see just how fun they are and we are going to use Carrie and Davids flip book from their wedding night in their trailer coming soon!

This was our flipbook from the night.


(Featured in the flipbook from left to right (Jonathan Holt, Matt Boyd, and Dustin Stelly of The Wedding Theater.)

Peyronet Photography

Posted on by

peyronet photography wedding photographerSo as I’ve said before, here at The Wedding Theater, we frequently cross paths with different vendors, each with their own talent and trade.  Today I’d like to talk a little about Peyronet Photography.  Started by Michelle Peyronet Jones, Peyronet Photography offers more than just photographs.  It offers the peace of mind knowing that your pictures will come out great, no doubt!  Michelle is really skilled at what she does and truly knows how to capture the moment with her camera; not to mention, her upbeat attitude which helps make clients feel more comfortable while she’s taking their pictures.  When you do what you love, there’s no doubt that you’ll have fun on the job.texas best wedding photographertexas wedding photographer

Peyronet offers services for different occasions such as weddings, family photos, senior photos, corporate events, and more, all for a reasonably low price.  While looking through her photographs on her blog site, I noticed what had seemed like 5 minutes was actually 45!  All of her pictures are so unique and each set she does totally stands out from the next.  Based in the Dallas area, Peyronet Photography is available worldwide.  We have worked with her on more than one occasion and we highly recommend her to capture your wedding moments.  For more information about Peyronet Photography or if you just want to look at some great pictures, visit her blog at http://peyronetphotography.com/blog

Austin's Finest Wedding Vendors!

Posted on by

Austin Wedding Vendors

Getting married in the Austin area? Well, you have a wide selection of vendors to choose from when planning your wedding. From photographers, caterers, flowers, dresses, planners, and of course, videographers, Austin has some of the finest wedding vendors in the country! Interviewing and hiring all the different types of vendors needed to put on your dream wedding can be a daunting task, but a fun one none-the-less. Having worked with several of the top wedding vendors in the Austin area, here are some of our recommendations.

For photography, which is a lot of times one of the first things on a newly engaged couples mind, Forever photography studio based in Austin is one the best around. They have a really unique blend of an artistic, yet natural style that is second to none. While our other favorite photographer is not an Austin resident, if you are having a Dallas wedding you should take a look at Paige Ogilvie’s website, www.plophotography.squarespace.com. She is one of the hot up-and-comers in the DFW area.

For venues, we have already profiled several in previous articles. A lot of different factors are involved in choosing the venue. How large is your wedding, do you want the wedding and reception at one location, is it an outdoor or indoor wedding? Depending on your preferences and needs, Villa Antonia, Vintage Villas, Red Corral Ranch, Old Glory Ranch, and The Driskill are some of our favorite Austin wedding venues. All of them are great and it would be hard to make a bad choice from that list.

If you are looking to hire someone to gather up the wealth of information and help you make all these decisions, then you should look into hiring a wedding planner. One of our favorites is Cortney Zieky of BZ events. She is the most detailed and organized planner we have worked with and she will make sure that your big day is stress-free!

After the wedding, you are probably going to want to relax for a week or two at some private island far, far away from the chaos that was the planning of the wedding. For that you should call Randy Otts of 2 Getaway Travel, http://www.2getawaytravel.com Randy is one of the best in the business and will help you find your perfect honeymoon spot and save you a few bucks in the process!

Photographer Aubrey Newnham

Posted on by
Beautiful, picture by Aubrey-Adelle

Beautiful wedding photography by Aubrey-Adelle

It can be overwhelming to plan a wedding and when a bride begins the process it’s so important to start organized.  I’m a wedding photographer now, but when I was a bride I knew nothing about planning a wedding event.  As a photographer, there are a few tips I’d point out to get the best outcome of the big event and the most fabulous photographs.

The first thing you’ve got to do is hire a wedding planner.  You may hire one at various levels of service.  If your budget is tight, there are package options offered to help on solely the wedding rehearsal and wedding day.  They save the couple a lot of time as they offer preferred vendor list and options of recommended practices.  As a bride, not hiring a coordinator was one of my biggest mistakes.  As a photographer, I see, behind the scenes, how valuable coordinators are to the couple.
Another key tip for fabulous photos is “get your hair and make-up professionally done!”  I’ve heard from brides many times they do such a great job on their own make-up.  If we’re being completely honest, it usually isn’t better than a pro.  Brides often underestimate the amount of time it takes to look phenomenal on their wedding day.  When the hair and make-up is done by artists you’ll have a guarantee that it’ll be done well.  Also, to add to fabulous wedding shots, I highly recommend fake eyelashes on the wedding day.  And!  A bride may want to start a search for hair and make-up professionals by hiring them to do their engagement photos.
The Big Day

Aubrey-Adelle Wedding Photography

I, also, highly recommend the bride and groom see each other before the ceremony for a private moment followed by one-on-one photo time.  This is often referred to as, “the first look.”  Once the ceremony is underway, celebrating often takes it’s own course, which cuts into photography time.   If a bride and groom are worried about seeing each other pre-ceremony because it’s against tradition they should know many brides say they still felt so special with their father walking them down the aisle after seeing each other first.  Most of the posed and formal portraits were out of the way and the photographer was able to photograph in a more journalistic style from the ceremony through the end of the event.  I’ve, personally, had nothing but good responses from brides on their wedding day as a result of taking the first look.

Shot in the Austin area

Austin couple's engagement portrait session

Finding the perfect photographer can be challenging.  After getting referrals from wedding coordinators and, often, friends, I’d encourage

couples to go to bridal shows and meet photographers and review their portfolios.  Most people can get a good feel for how the photographer interacts with clients and their style of photography at such an event.  However, if a couple is having a difficult time choosing a photographer it may be a good idea to schedule an engagement session with their first choice before the photographer is officially hired.  If the outcome is desirable, the couple can rest assured they’ve made a good choice.

Aubrey currently resides in Baltimore, but is a native of Texas and has done numerous shoots in the Austin area. For more information from Aubrey, or to view more of her work you can visit her website:

Aubrey-Adelle.com