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Who we are
Queer-owned.
Genuinely your people.
Cinematic wedding films + candid photography for couples across Texas — created by a queer-owned, affirming team serving Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and beyond.
Big skies. Bold energy. Late-night dance floors. Quiet moments in the heat just before you say “I do.”
We document Texas weddings with a documentary heart and an editorial eye — capturing the real emotion while keeping everything cinematic and intentional.
Whether your day is city-chic, backyard, modern, or wildly nontraditional, our goal is the same:
to tell your story in a way that feels like you — honest, joyful, and fully celebrated.
Candid video storytelling, photography that feels honest, and a hybrid experience that keeps your day flowing.
Wedding Photo
Candid, warm images with gentle direction—never stiff, never forced.
Wedding Video
Cinematic films that bring you back to the feeling—vows, laughter, the energy of the room.
Photo + Video (Hybrid)
One team. One timeline. One cohesive story.
Videography Only
Hybrid (Photo and Video)
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Photography ONly
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Custom collections available for intimate gatherings, bold celebrations, and everything in between.
– Hybrid photography and videography coverage by Adeline + Valerie
– Two professional photographers/videographers capturing both the big and in-between moments
– Candid, documentary-style storytelling focused on connection, celebration, and inclusion
Deliverables:
– Full online gallery of high-resolution, hand-edited images
– Sneak peek of your celebration delivered within 24–48 hours
– 3–5 minute highlight wedding film
– 45-second teaser video, perfect for sharing on social media
Extras:
– Complimentary engagement or pre-wedding session
– Pre-wedding video meetings to help build a custom timeline and ensure every moment is covered with care
Starting at $4800
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Hybrid (Photo and Video)
– Photography by Adeline + Valerie
– Candid, documentary-style images with a warm, inclusive storytelling approach
Deliverables:
– Sneak peek of your celebration delivered within 24–48 hours
– Full online gallery of high-resolution, hand-edited images
– Print release included
Extras:
– Pre-wedding video meetings to help build a custom timeline and ensure every moment is covered with care
starting at $3900
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Photography only
– Videography coverage by Adeline + Valerie
– Two professional filmmakers capturing your celebration with care and presence
– Documentary-style storytelling focused on emotion, sound, and meaningful moments
Deliverables:
– 3-5 minute cinematic highlight wedding film
– 45-second teaser film for social media
– Licensed music so your film can be shared freely
– Digital delivery via a private online viewing link
Extras:
– Pre-wedding video planning meeting to build a thoughtful, realistic timeline
starting at $3900
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Videography Only
As a queer-owned studio, we're one of the only LGBTQ wedding photographers and videographers in Dallas who photograph and film — so if you've been searching for inclusive wedding photo and video packages in Texas, you've found your people.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY IN DALLAS, TX
Serving: Dalls · Fort Worth · Austin · Houston · San Antonio Serving: Dalls · Fort Worth · Austin · Houston · San Antonio Serving: Dalls · Fort Worth · Austin · Houston · San Antonio Serving: Dalls · Fort Worth · Austin · Houston · San Antonio
BASED IN TEXAS. DOCUMENTING WEDDINGS ACROSS TEXAS.
We’re Adeline & Valerie — a wife-and-wife photo and video team capturing all the joyful, romance-filled, beautiful moments that make your love story yours. As queer, immigrant creatives, we show up for every identity, every celebration, every body.
We started Hey Love Studio because we wanted every kind of couple, especially our queer fam, to feel seen, celebrated, and held. Your wedding, elopement, or lets-party-cause-we-love-each-other day deserves to feel like you… joyous, intentional, unstuffy, and rooted in truth.
Hey love,
— Eva (Newlywed)
We hired Adeline and Valerie to photograph our wedding, and if you haven’t yet—hire them! Not only are they incredible photographers, they’re amazing humans and made the whole process fun and easy. From our first meeting, we knew we’d found the perfect people. They were friendly, flexible, and went above and beyond to help us enjoy our day.
All of our family loved them, and the photos turned out gorgeous. We got sneak peeks right away and all our images in less than a month. We’re so grateful for these memories and highly recommend Hey Love Studio to anyone wanting their special day captured beautifully.
— Brooke (Newlywed)
We couldn’t have asked for better photographers! As an LGBTQ couple, we wanted to work with people who would make us feel completely comfortable and celebrated — and that’s exactly what Adeline & Valerie did. They were kind, affirming, and truly captured our love story in the most genuine way. Every photo radiates warmth, joy, and authenticity. We’re so thankful for their talent and for how beautifully they told our story.
— Hayley (Newlywed)
We are absolutely speechless. From our first call through to receiving our gallery, Adeline and Valerie were truly one of a kind. We hired Hey Love Studio to capture guest portraits and candid moments at our wedding, and Valerie nailed it. She made everyone feel beautiful and delivered a gallery that brought us so much joy.
Our guests loved the printed thank-you photos and the easy-to-access online gallery. Valerie even photographed our rehearsal dinner as a surprise from my bridesmaids, and those photos were just as incredible. We’re so grateful to have these memories and can’t recommend Hey Love Studio enough.
— Ashley (Couple)
One of the first things we did was search for a queer photographer and ended up finding Adeline and Valerie. We are so happy to have chosen them. Adeline and Valerie took couples photos for my wife and I, plus cat and dog! No clue how they do it but they managed to capture the complete joy that we were experiencing and just seemed to make everything so natural. On top of making us feel so comfortable during the shoot, they were always quick to respond, and gave us our photos within a couple days. Cannot recommend them enough!
Have questions? Visit our FAQ →
Hey Love Studio is a queer-owned wedding photography and film studio serving Texas, including Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Adeline and Valerie Merrick are a married same-sex couple who bring a documentary, presence-first approach to every wedding and elopement. They are one of the few queer-owned studios in Texas and are available for weddings, elopements, and intimate celebrations throughout the state.
Who are the best LGBTQ wedding photographers in Texas?
Wedding photography pricing in Texas varies based on hours of coverage, whether film is included, and travel requirements. Hey Love Studio offers packages starting at $3,900 for photography only, and $4,800 for the hybrid photo + film package. Couples can request detailed pricing at heylovestudio.com.
How much does wedding photography cost in Texas?
Yes. Hey Love Studio leads with wedding films as a primary service. Films capture the sound of your vows, the music, and the full experience of the day. Many couples in Texas choose to book both photography and film together for complete coverage of their wedding day.
Does Hey Love Studio offer wedding films in Texas?
Hey Love Studio photographs at venues throughout Texas including venues across the DFW Metroplex, Austin Hill Country estates, Houston ballrooms, and private ranches and outdoor locations statewide. They are familiar with a wide range of Texas settings and available to travel throughout the state.
What venues does Hey Love Studio photograph in Texas?
Yes. Hey Love Studio was built specifically to serve queer couples and LGBTQ families in Texas. Adeline and Valerie are a married same-sex couple themselves, and they photograph same-sex weddings, two-bride ceremonies, two-groom weddings, non-binary partnerships, and elopements across the state. They are one of the few queer-owned studios serving Dallas, Austin, Houston, and beyond.
Does Hey Love Studio photograph LGBTQ and queer weddings in Texas?
Yes. Hey Love Studio is based in both Dallas, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas, and is available for travel throughout the South and nationally for destination weddings and elopements. Past sessions have included locations across Arkansas, California, and beyond.
Does Hey Love Studio travel for weddings outside of Texas?
Yes. Elopements are one of Hey Love Studio's specialties. They photograph intimate ceremonies, courthouse elopements, and micro-weddings throughout Texas, including Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Elopement packages are available for couples who want meaningful, unhurried coverage of their day without the pressure of a large wedding production.