What My Clients Are Saying

World Class Clients

Before I share what my clients are saying about ME, I must share something about my clients.  I have been truly honored to have the world's best clients!   Thank you for your business!  Every person I have ever worked with has been GREAT!

Here's what my clients are saying about my work:

• "Kevin is one of the very best portrait photographers I have encountered in my 40+ years around the Austin photo scene. When you see his work it's obvious that his clients have a ball working with him; he's a great guy and he knows his stuff. Five stars for sure." - Jon Leatherwood
  
  
• "Honestly, you're one of the best dang photo educators I've ever met! Plus...you're also the single best studio photographer I've ever met" - Dylan
  
  
• "I chose Kevin Gourley for the new headshots for my website because of the friendliness and professionalism of his site and I was not disappointed. He made me feel at ease, helped me get exactly what I needed and did it with agility and speed (everything accomplished in an hour including multiple outfits and choosing the shots I wanted). I will use him again and recommend him for whatever you need. His studio is comfortable and accommodating. Five stars, indeed."
  
  
• "Kevin Gourley was SUPER professional. His studio was very nice, clean, with a ton of great equipment. He offered drinks and snacks as well. The shots turned out AMAZING and I will use them all in the near future. Highly recommend using him. Cheers!"
  
  
• "Loved my photoshoot with Kevin! He made me feel so comfortable and helped me achieve the looks I wanted. I am usually camera shy, but Kevin made me love every second of being in front of the camera. I had a lot of great shots to choose from, and I was very happy with the final products. I even got to listen to Beyonce throughout the entire shoot to give me a little extra boost of confidence :) I highly recommend working with Kevin!" - Valerie Garate Miss Texas United America 2015
  
  
• "Kevin did a great job. He had awesome ideas to help form my vision and finalize my project. He was able to take my ideas and thoughts well and did an amazing job turning them into picture. I would definitely recommend working with him!"
  
  
• "You did an absolutely fantastic job, the photos are great. ... Thank you so much for your hard work on this."
  
  
• "I can recommend Kevin Gourley as an excellent photographer and photography instructer. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He puts his talent, heart and soul into all of his work. I promise that you will be very pleased if you work with him!"
   
• "Anna and I were so impressed but not surprised with your talents and products from her recent photo shoot.  I have never seen Anna so confident and skilled at what she has worked hard for, being a professional model and actress. You brought out the best of her skills, captured her personality. charm and beauty all in photos that made us all say, Ah-mazing!" Lettie Diaz Freeman, Anna Diaz (Model/Actress Agence Talent, Austin, TX)
   
• "Dear Kevin, All I can say is 'Wow!' The photos you took for my portfolio are fabulous! Your professionalism and care for your art make you a pleasure to work with. As a repeat customer, I wouldn't have my photos done anywhere else! You brought out a beauty in me that I didn't know I had! Thanks so much!"
  Diana Wilcox, Christian Singer-Songwriter
   
• "I just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for the photographs. They look terrific! You made us all look really good! Seriously, thank you for making the experience effortless, fun and most of all anxiety-free. You are truly a professional and I enjoyed working with you. I know this gift will bring my parents great joy. Thank you again Kevin."  Marisa
   
• "My experience with you was one that I will never forget! I have never seen anyone put so much thought and effort into perfecting their craft. You made the shoot fun and spontaneous, and i was never bored or tired with taking the photographs. I am still in awe of the photos you produced and all i can say is thank you so much. I cannot wait to shoot with you again, and at this point I wouldn't want to with anyone else. You made me feel so beautiful. :)"
  Thanks again. Alexis Coleman, Miss Teen Texas United America
   
• "Kevin – I want to thank you for doing such an AMAZING job on my photo shoot!! I had the hardest time deciding on final selections because there were so many wonderful images to choose from! When my husband saw the pictures, all he could say was “WOW”! You are the first photographer I’ve ever worked with who has put so much time and effort into ensuring every shot is perfect. My final photos were all I dreamed they would be. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable during the shoot, and letting me be ME. I can’t wait to work with you again; looking forward to that Corvette shoot! ;-) ~*Many hugs*~"
  Rena Brubaker, Mrs. Texas United America
   
• "Just wanted to take the time to say thank you so very much for allowing us the opportunity to do this photo shoot. This was Taylor's first professional shoot and I think we both left amazed at your talents . From the incredible patience to the great backgrounds and ideas, you are truly a talented photographer. After seeing the finished photos there are just so many great pictures to choose from. Thank you again so very much."  Alvenetta Henry
   
• "I am really impressed with your business and your exceptionally creative eye. The photos were a real winner!!"  Billy Bob
   
• "My shots look amazing! I really appreciate the excellent communication and loved the product! Thanks again!"  Tanner
   
• "I wanted to thank you for the beautiful job you did photographing me. I am really pleased with the results!"  EG
   
• "Kevin Gourley is easy to work with, has inspirational ideas for shots, and is just a genuinely great guy. His beautiful daughter Megan assisted him the day my brother (a model) and I had our photo session, and we had so much fun it was hard to leave! I definitely recommend Kevin to everyone from parents of squirmy toddlers to businessmen and entertainers."  Melanie Stovall
   
• "I got the pictures today! They are perfect, and far better than I expected! Thank you so much for everything. It was an amazing experience and I look forward to working with you again!"  Nikki T
   
• "I recently hired Kevin Gourley to take some commercial photos for our company’s marketing brochure. Our office is in NY, but we needed someone in Texas. I found Kevin Gourley’s website and decided to give him a call; I’m glad I did! He was very professional and went out of his way to accommodate our tight schedule. The photos turned out great! A wide variety of Crisp, Clear, Bright shots. I would hire Kevin again with no hesitation." CG – Syracuse, NY
   
• "Kevin did a marvelous job restoring a wedding photograph of my grandparents that is well over 80 years old. This photograph had been torn into several pieces. It had folds, missing areas and places in which tape had been placed on the photograph. I did a lengthy amount of research prior to selecting a photographer for this restoration. I selected Kevin because of his attention to detail, desire to maintain the integrity of the original photograph, quality products and processes he uses to restore photographs and his true understanding of the priceless treasure he was working with. I will be bringing other photograph restorations to Kevin and would not hesitate to recommend him not only for photo restoration, but as a photographer as well, he truly is talented as is evidence by the work on the walls of his studio." Karen Wiseman
   
• "I love dealing with a true professional who produces an excellent product, knows their business, has the right equipment, and is easy to work with. That describes Kevin Gourley."  Wayne Daugherty
   
• "Kevin made me feel special and confident during the shoot. His professionalism and down-to-earth attitude, focusing on the goal of making me look like Brad Pitt, were the key! I'm kidding to a point, but my head shot has even impressed my wife! Thanks Kevin, I am recommending you to all my friends!"  Bob P
   
• "WOW!! The proofs look great! ... We sure did get a lot of great pictures!... Thank you so very much!!! I really love them!"  AB
   
• "Thanks again for the incredibly professional job you did on my pictures!" 
  Tom Stepp, Entertainer
   
• "Thank you for such a wonderful photo shoot! I am so glad to have met you and look forward to working with you in the future. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer."  Jacqueline Johnson, Miss Teen Texas United America 2008
   
• "Great professionalism and felt very comfortable working directly with my clients. Thank you!"   Sheila Upshaw, Journey Web Development
   
• "It is with great pleasure that I offer a personal testimonial for Kevin Gourley Photography. My name is Vicki Johnson, and I am a Senior Publicist in the Feature Film Industry. Kevin provided a photo session with my daughter, Jacqueline Johnson, who is the reining "Miss Teen Texas United America 2008."  Everything from the custom studio to the images created, were exceptional. Kevin is a master at his craft, and he truly exudes a passion for his art. He has impeccable work ethics, and in front of the camera, he works magic with his clients. He allows others to interject creativity, and understands the value of capturing the essence of the individual. Kevin states that he loves photographing people, and that is shown in his work. My daughter’s photo shoot was amazing, and we received some incredible pictures. Kevin Gourley is not just a good photographer, but he is a giver, a man of integrity, and has very approachable mannerisms. He is definitely the man to create your memories in print."  Vicki V. Johnson Senior Publicist Local 600 Camera Guild
   
• "Kevin, I want to personally thank you for turning me into a real beauty. My husband and I are so proud of your recent work with the Ms. Texas and Ms. Hemisphere shoot. We especially LOVE the cowboy hat pictures! Your lighting and eye for creativity and color is unique and captivating.
  What's so special about you? You see beauty in every THING, every ONE and every WHERE. You believe 'we all have an opportunity and a responsibility to do what we can to make this world a better place.' And you live your testimony. Simply, you inspire me. I will always highly recommend your work and support your commitment to reach out into the world and give something of yourself back. You are touching lives with your gifts and talents, the ultimate profession. I am proud and blessed to have had the honor to experience your work."
  All my best, Shauna Westfall Ms. Hemisphere 2007
   
• "Kevin, I enjoyed being at the recent photo shoot and to see you in action with your photography. You took time, patience and showed your unique expertise in making each picture the best it could be! I can highly recommend you to my friends as well as those contestants and potential contestants for our pageants. Keep up the good work!"
  Annette Rushing State and National Director, United America Pageants
   
• "Kevin, I absolutely love the photos. The location, ambiance and photography is breathtaking... Thanks for making me feel so comfortable and for your creative influence. You made my dream of beauty a reality!
  Warm Regards, Roslyn Baker, Mrs. Texas United America 2007 - 2008"
   
• "Kevin, We received the photos today. They are fabulous! Thanks so much for the professional job that you did with Emory. Your work is wonderful. Based on feedback we have received in New York last week and also here in Austin, photographing the 3 age “looks” was a very good idea. We will certainly be a repeat customer at some time in the future." Sylvia
   
• "These are absolutely the best professional family pictures we've ever had!  I am soooo excited. You captured exactly the feeling that I was looking for--natural and relaxed.  Thanks for letting [our son] Tucker be in charge of his session.
  I will recommend you to everyone I meet!"
  Amy Davis
   
• "I wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for a great job on the pictures! I am enclosing a new business card with the picture on it."
  E. J. McKinney
   
• "We’re extremely happy with the photos and feel the [ad] campaign will be a huge success. Thanks again for all your help. It was a pleasure working with you."
  A.C.
   
• "The pictures look great and we’ll be able to use them in a variety of ways."
   
• "Kevin, you have been most professional and timely in providing some of the most quality images I have seen in some time. It was an absolute pleasure to work with someone who cares so deeply about the product they offer. Thank you so much for all you have done for me!!"
  Eric Trybala
   
• "Kevin Gourley's eye for lighting and color is amazing. Working with him is such a delight. He makes me feel comfortable as a model and confidant in his abilities as a photographer. I know the shots are going to be wonderful, yet I am still delighted and surprised just how wonderful they are when I when see them. He's the best."
  Kelly Burns, MRS. WILLIAMSON COUNTY UA 2006
   
• "I was so comfortable working with Kevin! I was relaxed, confident and had a great time at my photo shoot. It's amazing I had so many quality pictures turn out at the same time."
  Colby L. Pyle, MRS. TEXAS UA 2006
   
• "I wanted to tell you that I looked at our daughter’s pictures, and I just sat there and cried! Kevin, they were even more beautiful than I could have dreamed…what a treasure! I just can’t begin to tell you how much we appreciate how you have captured this special time for us. Thanks to you, we will always be able to remember this special time in her life…and almost more importantly, thank you for giving our daughter this gift."
   
• "The pictures were amazing… I love them all so much it has been hard to choose."
   
• "You have created a memory for us that we will cherish forever!"
   
• "I can't begin to tell you how happy and grateful we are...  You by far surpassed our expectations in every way.  Thank you for your amazing professionalism and masterful skill..."
   
• "Awesome photographs!"
   
• "You are a genius!!! We love them all."
   
• "Admire your work... great photography!"
   
• "You do beautiful work."
   
• "Your pictures are very professional!"
   
• "Great working with you... great portfolio...!"
   
• "Breathtaking!"
   
• "I don't know what to say! They are beautiful! ... the color, the light and your eye are amazing! I am thrilled."
   
• "Excellent work!"
   
• "Great photos... very cool!"
   
• "I wanted to thank you again, it was a pleasure working with you and the pictures were amazing!"
   
• "Thanks for being so patient and great to work with."
   
• "I love the pics, you are EXTREMELY talented!"