Business Details
Your Trusted Houston Photographer for Authentic Portraits
Bri Costello | Photo is a Houston-based portrait and lifestyle photography studio dedicated to capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments. With a background in fashion and editorial photography, we transitioned from studio work to specialize in documenting families and brands in their natural environments. Our approach emphasizes experimentation, observation, and authenticity, informed by years of experience and a deep appreciation for the sacredness of human connections.We have received recognition including the 2019 Best Wedding Photographer award in Houston and maintain a commitment to creating art that transcends physical existence. Our services cater to commissioned families and brands seeking meaningful visual storytelling, supported by a client-focused process that values vulnerability and self-expression.
Services
Portrait Photography
Lifestyle Photography
Wedding Documentation
Family Portraits
Holiday Mini-Sessions
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in portrait and lifestyle photography.
- Our work has been awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Houston (2019).
- We specialize in documenting authentic moments in natural environments.
- Our approach combines editorial perspective with documentary techniques.
- We focus on creating art that reveals the core of human relationships.
Services
Portrait Photography
Our portrait photography captures individuals and groups in their most authentic states through observational, documentary-style techniques. We focus on revealing personal narratives and emotional depth while maintaining editorial quality. Sessions emphasize natural lighting and candid moments that reflect subjects' true personalities.
Lifestyle Photography
Lifestyle photography documents daily life and special occasions in real environments, preserving genuine interactions and meaningful details. We specialize in creating art from ordinary moments that showcase family dynamics and personal milestones. Our approach prioritizes emotional authenticity over posed compositions.
Wedding Documentation
Wedding documentation focuses on capturing the emotional essence of celebrations through a non-traditional lens. We emphasize candid storytelling that highlights couples' unique relationships and personal journeys. Our coverage spans from intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations with artistic, journalistic perspective.
Family Portraits
Family portrait sessions create heirloom-quality images that preserve generational connections and milestone moments. We specialize in both formal compositions and natural interactions that showcase family dynamics. Sessions can occur in homes, local landscapes, or studio environments.
Holiday Mini-Sessions
Seasonal mini-sessions offer condensed photography experiences for holiday cards and family updates. These limited-time sessions provide indoor and outdoor options with quick turnaround for seasonal needs. Sessions include curated image selections at special seasonal pricing.
People
Bri Costello
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning Houston-based photographer specializing in authentic portraiture and lifestyle documentation. Former fashion photographer with 20+ years experience capturing human connections through editorial and documentary styles.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style portraiture and lifestyle photography that emphasizes authenticity, combining editorial techniques with candid observation of natural moments.
Do you photograph events outside Houston?
While based in Houston, we offer commissioned sessions worldwide and have documented weddings and lifestyle stories across various locations.
What's included in holiday mini-sessions?
Holiday mini-sessions include 20-minute shoots with 20 curated images, available at Solarium Studios in Richmond, TX with both indoor and outdoor options.
How do you approach family photography?
Our family sessions focus on capturing genuine interactions rather than posed shots, documenting relationships and milestones in natural environments that reflect your unique story.
What makes your wedding photography unique?
We document weddings as personal stories rather than following traditional shot lists, emphasizing emotional authenticity and the unique qualities of each couple's relationship.
