Trenholm Photographer

One of the first and BEST decisions we made for our wedding was hiring Austin as our photographer. The photographer options in southwest Florida were good, but he stood out among the rest. Our pictures are truly a work of art, while feeling so natural, effortless, timeless, and versatile. Austin was a dream to work with and he made us feel so comfortable. I would recommend him and his team to anyone going through their wedding planning process. We will cherish these photos forever!

The best decision we made in our entire wedding process was hiring Austin. You’d think it might feel risky to bring in a photographer from Florida for a Chicago wedding and only meet him in person on the wedding weekend, but from the moment we met him, it felt like we had known him forever.
Austin didn’t just take photos, he gave us wedding-weekend memories we’ll never forget. He made us feel like celebrities while also caring for us in every little way. As the bride, I’ll always remember how he gently guided me into poses, reminded me to eat and drink water, and hyped me up so I felt beautiful and confident. The photos reflect that comfort and joy—they look like me, truly glowing and having fun because I truly was having the best time with him.

Our friends and family adored him as much as we did. He had everyone laughing, creating inside jokes, and feeling completely comfortable. One of my bridesmaids asked if he could follow us and capture our lives forever 24/7 - It’s rare to have vendors, friends and family all call out the specific work of the photographer and people are still telling how much they loved him, and you can see it in the photos. He has a gift for capturing real, personal moments that most photographers would miss. Even during the family portraits, Austin studied our list of photo groupings and made sure we got every single family photo we needed, and in the best light possible. He politely was able to command the room, find the best space for the photos, and make sure everyone was getting their photos with us without us losing our patience, which was so huge.

When our gallery arrived, we were completely blown away. We knew he was the best photographer we had seen throughout the industry and had such a unique / cool style, but seeing us as his subjects was the coolest thing ever and beyond our wildest wedding photo dreams. There are details that we mentioned over a year before and were picky about and Austin remembered those editing details and delivered photos that are everything we hoped for and more. When I tell you, there isn’t a single one we don’t love. One of our favorite memories of the entire day was when he pulled us aside during cocktail hour to chase a golden hour moment. Even with cloudy skies, he gently tapped us and asked us if we wanted to seize the opportunity to get our special sunset moment - he found the light and gave us our favorite photos of all time. Most couples would never want to leave their cocktail hour but every single moment with Austin is so fun that It made It so easy because we truly wanted to spend more time with him and wish we had a full day just hanging out with him.

Austin is so much more than a photographer. He is an advocate for you to have the best wedding day of your lives. He’s calming, funny, kind, genuine, attentive, thoughtful presence who made our wedding feel even more special than we could have imagined. We walked away with photos we’ll treasure forever, but also with the feeling that we gained a lifelong friend. We will continue to make sure to work with Austin for any future life moments we want captured because we truly miss him already and will recommend him to anyone to capture your special life moments in a beautiful way. If you want someone who will elevate your day, create the best memories and capture it flawlessly, hire him. It will be the best decision you make.

Truly 1000000/10 experience - we love you, Austin!!!

Austin was without a doubt one of the best, if not, THE BEST decision we made regarding our wedding! He is charming, efficient, beyond talented behind the lens and such an incredibly calming presence on such a hectic day. The pictures he took are not just photographs but they are such special moments he managed to capture that tell the story of our magical day. He manages to capture the most intimate of moments while suddenly being everywhere and nowhere all at the same time. We will forever be so grateful that he was the one to capture our day!

I haven't been able to stop looking at my wedding photos!!

My engagement was a little under a year long, so looking for the perfect photographer was first on my list since I was already a little behind.  I had come across Austin on Instagram and immediately knew his style and his eye were exactly what I was looking for.  I reached out being prepared for him to already be booked that day, but luckily he had that weekend free.  From our first call to the day of Austin was super calming and took away our worries about being in front of the camera.  I actually ended up loving being in front of the camera lol and he was so fun to work with.

The turn around time on photos was also amazing! I couldn't wait to see how the day was captured and reminisce on the best day. We had a smaller and more intimate wedding, so I feel like we really got photos of all of our guests having a great time and lots of candid shots of ourselves too.

Highly highly recommend!

Austin was truly the best decision we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, he made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which was incredibly important to us. His ability to capture every moment—big and small—so beautifully was beyond anything we could have imagined.

Not only is Austin an incredibly talented photographer with an amazing vision, but he also knows weddings inside and out. He came prepared with everything from bobby pins to hairspray for last-minute touch-ups, and knew how to bustle my dress faster than anyone else in my wedding party could have. His attention to detail and dedication went far beyond just taking photos—he was an invaluable part of our day.

The quality of his work speaks for itself, but what truly sets Austin apart is the way he cares about his couples. He went above and beyond in every way, and we are so grateful to have had him capture one of the most important days of our lives. If you're looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly skilled but also kind, professional, and an absolute joy to be around, Austin is the one!