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Capture the essence of the Heart of Texas with the expertise of Waco’s premier photographers. Whether you’re seeking a skilled professional to immortalize your special occasions, from weddings to newborns, or craving captivating portraits and stunning landscapes, this curated list showcases the diverse talents that Waco has to offer. With a range of styles and specialties, these photographers bring life’s picture-perfect moments into focus, ensuring memories that will endure for a lifetime. Don’t miss your chance to work with the best—explore our top photographers in Waco, Texas, and seize the opportunity to create lasting visual treasures.
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The List of the Top Photographers in Waco, Texas!
Why we love her: Established in 2010, Cecy is a professional maternity, newborn, children, and family fine art photographer. While also working with seniors and headshots, Photography by Cecy is an all around, go-to for all needs. The studio has a prop room with dozens of accessories and props to choose from, a viewing room to choose your favorite images, and its own shooting area. Check out her website to easily see her availability and when to schedule a session of your dreams! Cecy is also fluent in Spanish which ensures people of different backgrounds can still book an amazing session.
Why we love her: Charla Holmes has created a beautiful and successful photography business with a wide variety of services. From mixed media, fine portraiture, family and children, and bridal, she is one of the top portrait photographers. She uses a distinctive, but traditional lifestyle portraiture to capture timeless memories.
Why we love her: Alex makes every client feel comfortable and at ease and understands that being photographed can be scary for some. She specializes in senior photography and has had a passion for photography since she was 16 years. She graduated from The Art Institute of Dallas in 2015. She goes as far to offer hair, makeup, and styling for your photoshoots and even gives discounts to local boutiques when booking.
Why we love her: Specializing in fine art engagements and elopements, Callie Ring is proud to serve Central Texas and beyond. She has a passion for photographing love stories with her classic, elegant, timeless, and romantic style. She makes sure to edit with a natural and realistic tone to ensure that your pictures stay timeless. She also offers portraits, family, and multiple other services!
Why we love her: “For the couple who is beautifully authentic.” She uses true to color photography with natural posing to portray authentic fun. Based in Belton, Texas, she values kindness, joy, and trust with her photography business. Carmen also offers educational education and mentoring packages for new photographers looking to learn from one of the best!
Why we love her: Established in 2010, Firefly Photography is a wedding photographer who believes in true love and the blessings on God-orchestrated relationships. Brandy Gray’s photography is timeless, detailed, and authentic and provides her clients with a true connection, thoughtful composition, and consistency through her services.
Why we love her: “Photography that focuses on documenting your legacy through a joyful and relaxed experience.” Gaby’s portfolio includes weddings, portraits, and families and her website features a blog with go-to information for wedding planning. Interestingly enough, what drew Gaby to photography wasn’t being around a lot of photos, but the opposite due to growing up with few family pictures.
Why we love her: Known as the “KAP Experience”, Kyrsten understands the stress of wedding planning and promises to navigate wedding photography at ease. She has over 10 years of experience and a background in counseling and therapy. With her team of experienced photographers and their bios, you can easily find the perfect match! Say “I do” with Kyrsten Ashlay.
Why we love her: “Where romance and creativity meet.” Macy is a published and award-winning professional wedding and elopement photographer based in Belton, Texas. However, she loves traveling near and far to capture laughter and happy moments. Check out her website to book and watch her video on “what’s a session like with me?” She is bubbly and her energy is contagious!
Why we love her: Neva Michelle is proud to nurture and photograph love in all its forms. “An inclusive photographer based near Austin, Texas, proudly serving couples of all races, sexualities, genders, and physical/mental abilities.” Neva loves capturing colorful love and making her clients feel comfortable and cared for.
Why we love her: Vibrant, bright, and timeless. Steph is so beautifully passionate about her work and dedicates time to perfecting her client’s experience in every way. She quotes, “Once the cake is eaten and the dress is put away- it’s the photos that will last a lifetime.” She offers senior styled sessions, family lifestyle, newborn, and content creator packages.
Why we love her: Taylor Nicole is a professional photographer in Central Texas. She has been interested in photography since she was 12 and finds passion in creativity. Her first camera was a Sony Cybershot which had led her to her successful business. She specializes in portraits and wedding pictures and loves family, fashion, and corporate shoots as well. She also heartily welcomes all pets (all kinds!) and understands fur babies are family too.
Why we love her: “Photos tell stories without words.” Going along with the brand name, Wild & Untamed is committed to helping you feel comfortable and relaxed during your session because when you’re comfortable, you are wildly yourself! Liza, the photographer, explains she genuinely gets excited when her clients come out of their shell. Her style is rustic with a countryside ambiance, leaving her beautiful pictures golden and effortlessly natural.
Why we love her: Sydney takes beautiful light and airy photos. She highlights seniors, couples, maternity, and brand photoshoots showcasing local clothing boutiques and businesses. She has a fast turn around time and affordable, competitive prices. She provides an online gallery for easy viewing and sharing. From the Waco area, she knows the in and outs of the town for the best photo spots with over 5 years of experience.
Why we love her: “Real life emotion, with a fine art touch.” Booking with Kelley Laws ensures that your photos will reflect the uniqueness of your relationship and the celebration of your loved ones. Kelley is a Texas A&M alumna and is based in Salado, Texas but will travel coast to coast for destination weddings and more! Originally Sweet Valley Photography, she changed her brand to her current name to reflect a more personal touch, even adding an olive branch to symbolize peace.
Why we love her:Heather Rust is the owner of Tiny Hearts specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, children, and family photography. Check out her blog to stay in the know with any questions or tips you may have. Tiny Hearts also has a 4D Ultrasound Studio allowing families to see their baby in beautiful imagery before they arrive. They offer services starting at 6 weeks gestation and provide various packages for different needs (gender reveals, diagnostics, live videos, etc) Don’t forget to stop by the store for Tiny Hearts Motherhood and Children’s boutique.
Why we love her: Ashley Munn has a successful photography business who offers services from portraits and branding. She has a passion for marketing and helping small businesses grow! She loves capturing corporate photos for businesses and providing high quality images for branding. Her photography is bright & natural. She owns both Modern Texas Living and Bliss Bridal Magazine.
If you’re wanting the best professional photos for any occasion, check out this list for Waco’s very best.
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