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Heartfelt Imagery, Truly Yours

WHAT WE'RE KNOWN FOR

Austin-based and globally available, we’re a married photography duo with 16+ years of experience capturing weddings with a documentary approach and a film-forward eye. We’ll guide you when you need it, step back when you don’t, and preserve the honest moments, intentional details, and real emotion that make your wedding day yours.

From getting ready to the dance floor, we document your day as it unfolds—capturing the big moments and the in-between ones, so your image collection tells the full story.

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Your wedding is a living piece of art: fashion, florals, light, movement, and meaning. We photograph it all with intention—creating images that feel elevated, natural, and true to you. 

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We create heirloom imagery designed to live beyond the screen—photographs that hold weight, honor the truth, and become part of your family’s legacy for years to come. We photograph on digital and film to preserve your wedding weekend with both artistry and reliability.

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We focus on the moments you feel—happy tears, belly laughs, quiet hand squeezes, and the people who show up for you. The kind of images that bring you right back.

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The Initial Consult

After receiving your inquiry and confirming availability, we’ll send over our investment guide with everything you need to know—collections, details, and next steps. From there, you’re welcome to schedule a video call so we can get to know each other, hear your wedding vision, and make sure it feels like the perfect fit.

Let's Make It Official

You know we’re the perfect addition to your team of wedding artists, and you’re ready to make it official. To reserve your date, you’ll sign the contract and submit the first 25% payment. The remaining balance is split into three additional payments—25% at 6 months out, 25% at 3 months out, and the final 25% due 14 days before your wedding.

The Engagement Session

If your coverage includes an engagement session, we’ll start planning your shoot—helping you choose a location, the best time of day for light, and a vibe that feels true to you. Engagement sessions are one of our favorite ways to slow down, connect, and help you feel natural in front of the camera before the wedding weekend arrives. Most sessions take place in Austin, but we’re always open to travel (anywhere from West Texas to Paris). If you’d like to plan a destination session, we’re happy to provide a travel estimate.

Logistics & Planning

Thoughtful planning makes for effortless photos. We’ll help with family photo lists, timeline flow, and a final check-in before the wedding—so your priorities are protected and your day feels easy.

It's Wedding Day!

We, Kelsey & Talon, arrive with a calm, artful presence—ready to document your wedding day as it naturally unfolds. We’ll guide you when you need it (especially during portraits), step back when you don’t, and preserve the honest moments, meaningful details, and real emotion you’ll want to return to for years to come.

Final Gallery Delivery

Within the first week after your wedding, you’ll receive a preview gallery while we carefully edit your full collection. Your final gallery will be delivered 10–12 weeks after your wedding in a beautiful online gallery, with film and digital images woven together seamlessly. From there, you can download your images, order prints, and cherish your gallery for years to come.

$9,500 USD

Collections Begin At

Our wedding collections are designed to document your celebration with honesty and intention—capturing real emotion, thoughtful details, and artful portraits with a film-forward, documentary approach. From wedding weekend coverage to day-of options, we’ll help you choose the right fit for your priorities and pace.
Inquire to receive our full investment guide with collection details and next steps.

Heartfelt Imagery, Truly Yours

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Now Booking 2026 & 2027 Weddings

$13,500 USD

Average Investment

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Portugal
Paris
Iceland
Mexico
London
Virgin Islands

Hawaii
Utah
Colorado
Marfa
Kansas
Pennsylvania

Wisconsin
New Orleans
North Carolina 
The Hamptons
Manhattan
New Mexico

Brooklyn
Oregon
Washington
California
Arizona
Virginia

The Details

Frequent questions

We want you to feel fully supported and completely at ease. Here are a few of the most common questions couples ask as we plan and document their wedding—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

How long have you been photographing weddings?

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We photographed our first wedding together in the summer of 2010. We went full time, in January 2012 as Feather & Twine. We've been photographing on film since 2015, both medium format and 35mm. We rebranded to Ruét Photo in 2024. Together, we have photographed over 400 weddings.

Short answer, 16 years!

Can we meet with you before we decide to book?

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Beyond having beautiful wedding photos, we feel that it is so important to have a photographer who you connect with. Connection is everything, and allows you to have images that really feel like you! 

Short answer, absolutely! 

Do you photograph on film, digital, or both? Is there a fee to add film?

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Short answer: both—every wedding includes film and digital photography. Film is not an add-on or an extra charge for us—it’s a core part of how we document weddings. We’ve been photographing weddings on film since 2015, and our film work includes a blend of medium format (120) and 35mm shot across a variety of cameras.

We pair film with digital coverage so your story is preserved with both artistry and reliability, and we’re fully prepared for everything from natural light to low-light receptions with the right tools and lighting throughout the day.

Short answer, we shoot both film & digital, all included! 

How many photos can we expect? How long is the turnaround time?

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Your final wedding gallery will be delivered 10–12 weeks after your wedding as fully edited, high-resolution images in an online gallery, which will be available for one year. While we don’t guarantee a minimum or maximum number of photos, we curate your collection based on the natural flow of the day—your guest count, timeline, and total coverage. In general, couples can expect around 100 images per hour of coverage.
For engagement sessions, turnaround time is 4–6 weeks, and you can expect approximately 100–200 images.

Short answer, 10-12 weeks.

What if I'm eloping, or having a wedding under 60 guests?

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We have separate coverage collections for elopements and micro-weddings, as your needs are different than our larger weddings! We'd love to send you our collection options, starting from $1800 for elopements. 

Short answer, inquire with us!

How can I make my wedding photos as amazing as possible?

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A: Here’s the truth:
1. Hire wedding artists you trust (and genuinely enjoy being around). The energy you choose matters, and it shows in your photos.
2. Presence over perfection. The most meaningful images come from real connection—not performance. The more you let yourselves feel the day, be fully in it, and trust us to guide you when needed, the more your gallery will reflect the true essence of your love.

Soak in every second. We’ll take care of the rest—and your images will hold that joy beautifully.

Short answer, let the day flow and enjoy being in the moment.

Do you sell albums or any print products?

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You'll receive your images in an online gallery, with an integrated & personalized shop for easy ordering! We also have a bespoke album process which you can find here, it includes our signature editorial album and additional products we love, like a stunning raw edge fine art print. 

Short answer, of course! 

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Do you have any vendors you recommend (especially videographers)?

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Yes—absolutely. We’re lucky to work in one of the best wedding industries in the country, and we’ve gotten to know some truly talented artists along the way. Once your contract is signed, we’ll send you our full wedding planning guide, which includes a list of our most trusted vendor friends (and yes—videography recommendations are one of the most requested).

And if you’re getting married outside of Texas, we can help you source incredible vendors near your destination—thanks to the relationships we’ve built with wedding artists all over the world through our destination work.

Short answer, YES!

Do you photograph weddings outside of Austin?

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We’re Austin-based, but we photograph weddings all over the world, from Portugal and Italy to New York and California. For destination weddings, we provide custom travel quotes based on your location and coverage needs.

We always travel a full day ahead of our shooting schedule to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience, and we take care of any location scouting before your events so we’re fully prepared when the weekend begins.

Short answer, YES!

Stop your search and book them now! We could not have loved our experience working with Kelsey and Talon more - and our photos are more beautiful, more stunning, more incredible than we could've ever imagined! They are unbelievably talented and a true JOY to be around – just their presence added so much to our wedding day! From engagements, to bridals, to the big day - they always put me (and my spouse who is not comfortable in front of the camera!) at ease.

They were able to capture so many genuine, candid moments between me and my husband – they have a true gift at capturing the essence of people + relationships! They are total pros and kept everything under control and moving along on the big day as well – I honestly don't know what we would've done without them. I really can't say enough great things about them. Booking them was the best decision I made throughout the whole wedding process!!!

"Our photos are more beautiful, more stunning, more incredible than we could've ever imagined!"

Grace & Arya

1 / 5

We are so happy and grateful to have worked with Kelsey & Talon for our wedding in Italy. Kelsey and Talon are professional, talented, and hard-working; they are also so warm, down to earth, and fun to be around. For our big day, Kelsey & Talon fit in so well. In the bridal suite, Kelsey routinely showered me and my bridesmaids with compliments and support. My husband and groomsmen were so grateful for Talon’s direction and calm presence. During the ceremony, Kelsey and Talon were completely invisible and we were able to completely live in the moment. After our ceremony, Kelsey and Talon had a plan to capture all the most beautiful and special places throughout our rustic Italian venue. Every time we look at our photos, we are transported back to the venue and back to all of our emotions of the day. We loved the creativity and artistic style in the editing process while also maintaining the authenticity of the people, scenery, and atmosphere. We’re completely obsessed. I could not recommend Ruet enough. We loved every moment of our wedding and are so grateful Kelsey and Talon were there to capture it.

"Our wedding photographs are now some of our most special possessions. We are utterly speechless."

MEGAN & GIBSON

1 / 5

I don’t think you really need to read reviews to know that Kelsey & Talon are the most talented people you will ever meet, their amazing work says it all. But if you will allow me to rave about them even further, please continue reading. I’ve been a big fan of Ruét for years and when I got engaged, I knew I had to have them photograph our wedding. Yes, we did plan our wedding date around their schedule, and it was one of the BEST decisions we’ve ever made (right after deciding to marry each other that is). As a photographer myself, I know how hard it is to be able to capture those organic moments, and they just nail it.. every single time. I could go on days on how amazing Kelsey and Talon are but I will let you experience it yourself because you really shouldn’t look further for the perfect photographers. Trust me, the only regret I have ever heard from friends that relates to Ruét was that they didn’t book them.

"It wasn’t about the prettiest light or perfectly focused photos, that we love, it was about the emotions and organic moments that they were able to capture."

HUYEN & MICHAEL

2 / 5

Photos were high on my priority list when it came to planning my wedding. So, before finding Kelsey and Talon, I was tressed to find someone who could execute my very clear vision in my head. I knew exactly what I wanted when it came to the image aesthetics, and Kelsey & Talon did JUST THAT!

Kelsey and Talon are genuinely two of the kindest, most talented people I have ever met. They will make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera (something I think we can all agree gets a bit awkward at times). They build a level of comfort with you before you even begin so by the time you are getting photographed it's like having two friends close by.... that just so happen to have like 8 cameras between the 2 of them hanging around their neck! LOVE THEM!

"They will make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera!"

NEKA & ZACHARY

3 / 5

Kasen & Casen 

4 / 5

Choosing Ruét as our photographer was one of the most important parts of wedding. While yes, you’ll have the memories of your wedding day forever, investing into photography that truly captures the feel of your day is so important. Kelsey and Talon are absolute artists, their eye for unique composition and beautiful colors are INCREDIBLE.

They didn’t just capture photos of our wedding. They captured moments, feelings, and “vibe” as silly as it sounds. They are very personal and take time to get to know what’s important to you, in order to capture your day in a way that’s unique to you. We get compliments on our wedding photos all of the time. Seriously, book them and book them fast.

"They are very personal and take time to get to know what’s important to you to capture your day in a way that's unique."

Hailey & Michael

5 / 5

Ruét Photo is a dream to work with. There are no words good enough to convey how utterly honored and grateful we were to be able to experience our special day for years to come through their craft. As an artist and designer myself, the photography of our wedding was the most important element. And they delivered! Kelsey & Talon carefully suspended in time every precious wedding memory we could have wanted and more.

They captured every emotion and whimsical precious moment with such attention to detail and talent. It is such a delightfully magical experience to be able to relive our wedding day through their cameras! The best investment we made! You cannot put a price on the talent needed to fully capture your story to create precious heirlooms to cherish, share, and pass down for generations to come.

"Kelsey & Talon carefully suspended in time every precious wedding memory we could have wanted and more."

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with love,

Kelsey & Talon
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MEET THE PARTNERS

Ruét founders, Kelsey and Talon, have been working behind the lens together for over a decade. The married duo bring a dynamic balance to their craft: Kelsey, the visionary, and Talon, the thinker – resulting in a perfect blend of artistry and reflection.

Two Hearts, One Vision, & a Shared Passion for Serving Others

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