Esther Makau Photography
Austin Photographer
Esther is an Austin photographer known for her rhythmic, smiling and embracing personality. Having received degrees in both fashion and business management, Esther is trusted with bringing an organised, sophisticated approach to weddings, helping her couples style and manage the details without surpassing the moments.
In addition, having traveled the world, noticing the beauty and history behind every element, you’ll often catch Esther incorporating a similar style into her work — blending history with culture to document modern love stories.
Born and raised in Kenya with an 8-year detour in Germany, Esther now calls San Antonio home, where she lives with her daughter and son, and their two labradoodles. A majority of her work takes place in Austin, TX and she is also available for travel.
Esther Makau Photography
Austin Photographer
Esther is an Austin photographer known for her rhythmic, smiling and embracing personality. Having received degrees in both fashion and business management, Esther is trusted with bringing an organised, sophisticated approach to weddings, helping her couples style and manage the details without surpassing the moments.
In addition, having traveled the world, noticing the beauty and history behind every element, you’ll often catch Esther incorporating a similar style into her work — blending history with culture to document modern love stories.
Born and raised in Kenya with an 8-year detour in Germany, Esther now calls San Antonio home, where she lives with her daughter and son, and their two labradoodles. A majority of her work takes place in Austin, TX and she is also available for travel.
United States
Interview
IF I HAVE A FREE SUNDAY I WOULD SPEND IT…Enjoy a glass of wine while watching a movie with my kids.
MY MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE WAS…Cancun, Mexico.
THE COUNTRY I MOST WANT TO VISIT IS… Indonesia - Bali specifically.
WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY JOB IS… connecting with people and hearing their story. I'm fascinated with people's lives and love stories.
IF I DIDN’T DO THIS FOR A JOB I WOULD BE… a therapist or fashion model... lol.
IF I COULD GIVE NEWLY ENGAGED COUPLES ONE PIECE OF ADVICE IT WOULD BE…getting the right team of vendors is the key to a successful wedding. You also can'y please everyone, remember at the end of the day this your special day not everyone else.
I LOVE WHERE I LIVE BECAUSE... It is warm 80% of the year.
IF I COULD LIVE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD IT WOULD BE… this is a tough one, if money was not an object, i would divide my time between Mombasa (my home town), Germany and Bali.
MY FAVOURITE MOVIE IS? Avatar. I learn something new every-time I watch this movie. So much depth and wisdom
MOST MEMORABLE MEAL I’VE EVER EATEN WAS… this is a tough one, as of current I will say Mussels because that's the most delicious thing I've had lately.
THE PETS I OWN ARE… my Zara and Bear - Covid pups! I called them covid pups because that's when I got manipulated to accept them. My daughter asked for them and who is left with the responsibility of taking care of them... mhmm... me. I now have four mouths to feed and two pups that eat like a teenage boy. I will say, they have blessed and enhanced my life in a great way. Taking them for walks and connecting with nature has helped my life tremendously!
