5 out of 5 stars and 115 reviews
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(115)Greater Austin Area + San Antonio + Destination Weddings
About this vendor
Martina is a tall, funky-glasses wearing, curly-haired blonde, who loves to have FUN! Her approach to photography allows you to be yourself in front of the camera. During your time together, she will take care of you so you look amazing and feel confident. She is lively, detail oriented and people call her "The Dancing Photographer."
You will receive elegant and beautiful photos that tell your unique love story. When you choose Photos by Martina, you won't worry about your photos. She goes above and beyond for all her couples. You will relax and enjoy a stress-free wedding day. With her years of experience and bubbly personality, we guarantee you will love your photos and working with her.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
9-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+6 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer than Martina! From the very beginning, she was the sweetest, most accommodating, and professional person to work with...
. She made the entire process feel so easy and stress free, always answering our questions and making sure everything was exactly how we envisioned.
On our wedding day, she was an absolute joy to have by our side. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, captured every special moment and somehow managed to be everywhere at once while keeping such a calm, positive energy.
If you’re looking for someone who is incredibly talented, organized, and genuinely cares about her couples, Martina is the photographer you want. We are beyond grateful she was part of our wedding day and would recommend her a thousand times over. ❤️
I was so stressed out about pictures on my wedding day. My self-confidence lately has been… not stellar, to say the least. I was dreading having the photos taken, absolutely dreadi...
ng it. Martina was amazing. She helped me chill out considerably and assisted with some (fairly large) hiccups that happened, that were NOT in her contract. I cannot wait to see the pictures, I am genuinely so excited for them now! She also helped us find our officiant (her husband, Juan) who was just as fantastic, and also assisted with a few blips of his own. Overall, could not recommend Martina enough. My catchphrase of the day, throughout my endeavor to keep calm, was “In Martina we trust.” Why? Who knows? Not me, that’s for sure. The trust wasn’t ever misplaced, and if you do go with her, you’ll be in staunch agreement with me as well. Promise.
Martina has photographed 5 of my friend’s weddings and she was the first vendor I reached out to following my own engagement. We love her so much!! She is funny, friendly, professi...
onal, and assured. Highly efficient at family photos, and has a wonderful eye for posing and great at communicating it to those who are not photogenic (lol). I would (and have!) recommend her to all of my friends and loved ones.
- The Dornfelds
Martina did our photography for our wedding, and we were blown away with her customer service, coordination and the amount of photos that were taken to make sure we captured everyt...
hing we could have wanted!! She made everything feel so natural and not so scripted, which have been our struggle in finding good photographers. While we haven’t gotten back our photos, I just know they’re going to be amazing based on the type of work she did with us in person!
Martina was so sweet, so through , and super easy to work with! I loved her professionalism, and how easily she fit into the day! I will be recommending her to all my friends and f...
amily!
It was an amazing experience. The wedding day seemed to be crazy and hectic but Martina and the crew just made it very easy and comfortable and the ceremony went beautifully. Thank...
you So Much Martina for being a part of our special day!! You can look forward to us calling you when we renew our vows thank you again
We were glad to have has Martina, I truly had rhe pleasure to have her as our wedding photographer! She planned everything very well with us, the wedding unlimited offered ways wit...
h her to manage every detail from planning to the end. She was very kind and we loved her energy. She was even dancing on our dabkeh while taking photos! If you want an awesome experience for your special day, Martina is what you need. Note; we haven’t seen the wedding pictures yet, but I trust they will be amazing.
We hired Martina for our wedding. She took great notes from our first conversation and made some great suggestions. We enjoyed working with her and loved having her join us on the ...
dance floor.
I am so thankful i chose Martina, i truly had a feeling since the first day i met her that she was my photographer for my special day! She planned with me, offered ways to contact ...
her with anything on my mind and truly captured all the moments i asked for! She was kind, patient and even hyping us up on the dance floor! If you want someone who truly cares about your special day, Martina is it! Her package deals are amazing too! We adore her and highly recommend!
Martina Villarreal was such a joy to work with on our wedding day. From the very beginning, she made us feel comfortable, calm, and completely ourselves. She was organized, profess...
ional, and so easy to be around, which made such a difference on a busy and emotional day.
Martina had a great eye for detail and was so intentional about capturing all the special moments while still letting the day flow naturally. She guided us when we needed it and blended in seamlessly when we didn’t.
We are so grateful to have had Martina capture our wedding day and cannot wait to see the memories she captured. If you’re looking for a photographer who truly cares and brings both talent and heart to your day, we highly recommend Martina Villarreal.
What can we say? Perfection
Martina was the very first vendor we hired. She was in a booth at a wedding expo we attended in Austin and immediately fell in love with her energy ...
and enthusiasm. My wife and Martina immediately bonded and there was no looking back.
Martina shot our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos, and both days she was orchestrating perfection. She has the direction, the vision, and most importantly the help (her husband is the helper, lol). She is so kind and loving and we felt so lucky and loved by her throughout the experience. She really cares about the couples she works with and isn’t there to just take a few photos and leave. Her and her husband took care of us and we couldn’t have asked for a more fitting photographer. Picture perfect. 10/10
We had our wedding on April 26, 2025, and only had four months to plan our big day. We were fortunate to have found Martina, as she answered many of our questions and helped us coo...
rdinate the arrival times, giving us an idea of what our big day would look like. She knows many professionals and recommended great vendors that we ultimately worked with, such as the wedding cake vendor and the officiant. She was very sweet, professional, and our guests were impressed and happy to see the photographer dancing between us the whole afternoon while taking photos of everyone.
Martina is very sweet and personable. She danced with all of us at our wedding all while taking photos. Her cues for photos were great. She has a lot of creativity on how to take p...
hotos, also. We definitely recommend her she made our day awesome!
Loved having Martina at our wedding! As soon as we hired her, she was ready to help out, provide the feedback and give me an idea of what to expect for the wedding. She also worked...
well with our coordinator, videographer and content creator. Great energy and vibe, lively and professional. Would def hire again!
Martina was wonderful to work with. She gave great direction and made sure to get the best shots she could. All of the pictures she’s taken are beautiful and I would definitely rec...
ommend her for anyone looking for a quality photographer!
okay first of all, she is not so ready to help with timeline of events which is so huge! and she knows every question to ask as far as making sure you get pictures you don’t know y...
ou wanted. but the major plus to Martina is that SHE WILL PARTY AND CELEBRATE WITH YOU. She was dancing and singing along with us, getting our guests hyped and snapping pics of them in the moment. We are so glad she was there not just for photos but for the energy she brings. 🤍
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Martina! From the very beginning, she was incredibly communicative, setting up a phone call at the start of planning and anoth...
er right before the wedding to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted. She even took the time to meet us in person, which made us feel so comfortable and confident in her. On the wedding day, she was not only kind and accommodating but also helped everything run smoothly—creating our wedding timeline was a huge relief! She was also very budget-friendly, which we truly appreciated. And the photos? Absolutely stunning. Reliving our day through her work was truly magical. We’re so grateful to Martina for capturing our wedding so beautifully!
Super Professional and Organized
Very capable of guiding large families during all the photos. 10/10 would recommend.
Martina is professional at her job and very friendly. Everything went smoothly from direct group photos to couple photos. She gave you all the idea on how to pose, so don’t worry i...
f you don’t know how. We are glad to have her as our photographer!
The absolute best photographer I’ve ever had!!!! So much fun not only to work with, but to just be around! She is very professional, organized, and was always quick to adapt to cha...
nges!!! Absolutely loved her!
very professional, fun, and just overall amazing photographer, she felt like a family friend at our wedding making us very comfortable to be ourselves and just enjoy our pictures, ...
she even got down with us at the dance floor making for a funny memorable moment, highly reccomend
Martina did a phenomenal job capturing our wedding day on 5/5/24 at The Milestone (Georgetown, TX)! She was always up beat and enthusiastic and had fun with us that made picture ta...
king not too stressful. I highly recommend her taking professional photos for any occasion you may have! Thank you so much Martina!!!
Hands down the best decision of our wedding was hiring Martina as our photographer. She was amazing and clearly so talented. EVERYONE raved about her and expressed how she did such...
a wonderful job. She got SO many photos throughout the entire wedding and her energy was so infectious! She was dancing with us on the dance floor while capturing all the fun moments. Martina made us feel so at ease and not awkward at all, and had so many ideas for our portraits-- we can't wait to see them! She was a hit! I recommend to everyone to hire her for your wedding. I wish we could have another wedding so we could hire her again!!
We were referred to Martina for our engagement photos and wedding day photos, and she seemed truly invested in getting to know us as a couple and capturing the special moments of t...
he day. While we’re usually a bit awkward in photos, Martina made us feel comfortable right away in our first session and provided encouraging guidance on some natural and romantic poses. We had multiple prep calls, where she took detailed notes on the family shots and put forth a great timeline that I could refer to throughout the planning process. On the day of, our guests were impressed with her energy and dedication to getting right in the mix of the dance floor to get those fun shots. We can’t wait to see how the final photos turn out!
Martina Villarreal and her husband were a delight to work with. We met her through Classic Photographers and she was bright and professional, understanding our vision and making th...
e photography process fun. Our only regret is not booking more time with them! We love the photos they took for our wedding and "engagement" photos. Highly recommend their services.
Martina is such a fun to work with! She worked with our budget and did amazing work with our engagement photos. She did our wedding photos as well and we can’t wait to see them! We...
definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer! And we will definitely keep her in mind for future events!
I am so thankful that we found Martina to photograph our wedding! Martina helped create the perfect poses and capture all of the most important moments. Martina was a blast to work...
with and I appreciate her attention to detail! Martina made us and our guests feel so comfortable getting their photos taken! Thank you, Martina!
From start to finish Martina was an Angel. Such a treat to work with and made my day stress free! I couldn’t have picked a better photographer for my wedding day. If you are consid...
ering hiring Martina I wouldn’t waste another minute. Very professional! Took all the shots I wanted and more!
Absolutely amazing!! Super fun to work with and wasn't in everybody's face with the camera. I love her style and she was a valuable part of our big day! Very patient and made sure ...
everything was exactly how we wanted it to be. 10/10 would hire her again!
Martina was a great wedding photographer! She responded promptly, was on time and patient, and captured what we wanted for our day. We were going for a colorful, laid-back wedding ...
without being overly stylized and filtered, and Martina nailed it. Her prices were also very reasonable. Thanks Martina!
Absolutely amazing service, from first meeting, to engament photos , to the wedding very professional and wonderful energy.
On the day of the wedding she helped make everything pe...
rfect, helping with details, schedules, and making the important moments happen. Would highly recommend her for your wedding.
Martina is such a great photographer. She communicated with me quickly and frequently. She made sure to know what I wanted for the pictures, and gave me great advice. For example, ...
I wondered if I should wear glasses or contact lenses, and she told me contact lenses are better for flashes. On the day of, she took pics as a photographer, but she also acted as a coordinator. She made sure my hair and dresses looked good. She also helped me call my family into the bridal suite so I can give them presents, then took pictures of us with the present. She was very nice to my husband (who was grumpy about taking too many pictures). Her price is highly affordable as well, and the pics turned out absolutely amazing. She's a must for your wedding.
Martina was a great photographer for our wedding. We met up with her once to sign the contract and talked on the phone with her at least twice I believe. She put together a schedul...
e for us and gave us ideas on how to get the shots we wanted. During the wedding she was very adaptive and was willing to go with the flow when I decided last minute to do a bouquet toss. She also had an amazing presence during the ceremony: she was super friendly and excited for us. I would definitely recommend her as a photographer!
Martina was wonderful! We did both our engagement photos and wedding day photos with her. She thought of amazing shots and great ideas for us. As well as being open to any ideas an...
d really getting to know my husband and I to get the right photos. Martina was very easy to work with and responsive to all questions and needs. I would definitely recommend her and use her services again in the future!
Martina was amazing! She was very prompt in communication before the wedding. She was efficient and great at doing group portraits, trying to get families together in big photos. S...
he showed us a few photos on the camera and they looked amazing. We are excited to get all the photos back! Would definitely hire for a wedding photographer.
Martina and her husband are the best photographers out there! We recently got married and they captured our whole day as if they were just part of our family and friends! They real...
ly made taking photos such a breeze. Their capability to make you feel comfortable and confident in your pictures is truly impressive, they handled the chaos of the day so well and professional, while also partying it up in the dance from all night long! We can’t thank them enough for capturing our wedding day! Thank you so much!
Martina and Juan were great! I got soooo many compliments from our guests gushing over our photographer dancing along and enjoying our wedding, as much as we did. She's so organize...
d and very attentive to the Pinterest board that I showed her.
With both our engagement shoot and wedding, she really made sure to get the shots and inspired pinterest photos that we wanted. From the beginning (no matter how far the wedding was), she was able to create a timeline and send that to me to have as a base. She was very quick to adjust to any changes I wanted.
Martina is so great and so energizing. She instantly made me (the bride) feel comfortable. Even before the big day we spoke multiple times and kept in touch. I would recommend her ...
every time someone asks me who did our wedding photography.
Martina was everything I knew she would plus more! She made our day so much better just by showing up, because everything that could’ve went wrong in our big day did lol. Martina w...
as calm, professional, organized and made us all feel so at ease. I cannot wait to see our photos!!! What are you waiting for? HIRE HER! If you’re on the fence due to finances or anything else, trust me, your photos are the one thing you should never sacrifice.
I have so many great things to say about Martina that I’m not sure where to start. We did our engagement and wedding photos with her and she was lovely to work with! Martina is so ...
sweet and is an amazing photographer. My husband and I aren’t very photogenic and we weren’t sure on how to pose but Martina guided us on every step and our photos came out amazing! Before our wedding she kept in touch with us and we got on a call to discuss details of the schedule for the day off. She’s very thorough and patient and did I mention how sweet she is? Thank you for everything, Martina! - The Doffings
Martina photographed our wedding this past weekend, and she was amazing! She was very personable, flexible, and professional the whole day, and we had a great time working with her...
. She even got out on the dance floor and did a wonderful job capturing all of the special moments of our wedding! We cannot wait to see the final prints in a few weeks!
Working with Martina was one of the best experiences of my daughter's wedding. She fit in like one of the family!
Such an amazing experience working with Martina! We had our wedding a week ago from today and she came with such vibrant, happy, yet calm vibes. It was such a hot day and even thou...
gh we had a schedule, she constantly was reminding us to "take our time", that "it was our day and she was there for us." Meant a lot to hear those words when as the bride and groom, you are getting yanked in a million directions and sometimes you forget to enjoy the evening. Also, get ready to see some amazing dance moves from Martina on the dance floor! She is so fun and would definitely pick her over again and again!
Martina is an amazing photographer! It was very important to us to find someone we could be comfortable with but also felt wouldn’t miss the important details. We are so happy we d...
ecided to hire her for our wedding reception, we knew we were in good hands when the engagement gallery blew us out of the water.
We received many compliments after our wedding about how fun she was capturing our guests cutting up on the dance floor. I am also so grateful for all the effort she put into making sure guests were at ease and smoothing out wrinkles in the timeline, she really went the extra mile for us! I cannot recommend her highly enough and look forward to booking her for any future family photo needs!
Where do I begin! Martina did an amazing job on the day of my wedding. Not only did she make sure to capture every moment but hyped up everyone on the dance floor. The energy and ...
professionalism she delivers is priceless.
Martina was amazing through out the whole day from start to finish. She was kind, extremely helpful and willing to anything and everything to make the day stress free and unforgett...
able. It wouldn’t have been the same without her! Thank you Martina :)
Martina was awesome! She took great photos and made sure to get plenty of photos of us and our family!! I’m so glad she was apart of our big day! She’s very friendly, and made thin...
gs easy and created the best photos we will cherish forever!
Martina and Juan’s photography for me and my husband’s wedding was such a breeze! They arrived on time and jumped right into the flow of the day, but never got in our way. I was a ...
bit nervous about family pictures after the ceremony, but there was no hassle at all due to Martina’s ability to capture moments quickly and take charge. It was easy to step aside and let her work her magic. Martina has a keen eye for detail and suggested poses, but always made it a point to let us stand naturally and nothing was ever awkward or forced. Furthermore, both Martina and her husband integrated themselves on the dance floor with my guests to get the best and most memorable photos. It was such a fun night with her and we can’t wait to see the final product!
Martina was great!! She was so personable and wanted to hear our story and get to know us. She was so much fun on the wedding day and joined us on the dance floor! I usually hate t...
aking photos but she made the experience so much fun!
Can’t wait to see the final products :)
She was great!! I am camera shy but she was able to get me out of My shell . She was dancing with the music and interacting with all of the guest. Highly recommended!
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