Almost all of my sessions involve corny jokes, goofy faces, dancing, bear hugs, staring contests, thumb wars, fart jokes and lots and lots of open-mouth-laugh-out-loud-kind-of-silliness and joy. My goal is to make you and your child(ren) comfortable and to have a good time. Beautiful, authentic, and emotive pictures are just a result. Plus, since I believe that photos should be printed vs. just digital, I include print credits with all of my collections.*

Does this sound like what you are looking for? Then let’s do this!

*Prints not included in Collection I of B&W Personality Portraits or Lifestyle Branding Session

Noelle Westcott Photography
 

BONJOUR, Y’ALL! I’M NOËLLE

I am half French and half Texan. And like to tell everyone I am a Frexan. I speak English. French. And really, really, really bad Spanish.

I live in Austin, TX with my husband, our two wild and crazy toddlers, and our super geriatric wolf dog.

Before turning my photography hobby into a career, I worked in advertising for some big box retailers (Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Victoria’s Secret, Fossil, + others) — and loved every minute of it! Got to do some really neat things. And meet some fascinating people. I still do some contract work for a few companies here and there, but I am way more into being behind a camera than a desk these days.

I enjoy knowing a little bit about everything when it comes to a country’s culture (seriously, everything). Might have something to do with spending most of my early childhood in foreign places like Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Venezuela, Qatar, Dubai and France.

I will openly share more of my life story with you once we get connected.

WHY I DO THIS WORK

(ALSO KNOWN AS MY MISSION)

I take pictures because I am obsessed with documenting perfectly imperfect moments of babyhood, childhood, motherhood and familyhood (mine + others). I want my own kids to be able to look back and relive the joy of our love. I want them to have real + tangible photos of us that they can share with their own kids and loved ones someday. Meaningful momentos that will get passed down through the years and keep family stories alive for generations. And I would love nothing more than to help capture and preserve those moments for your family, too.

Check out my portfolio and pricing.

Contact me to book your session.

CANDID SNEAKS FROM MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD…

You’ll find that my session pricing is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive in our great city of Austin, but it does represent one of the best values. With many years of experience (I used to actually hand-roll and develop my own film + print my photos in a legit darkroom!), a five-star review record on Google, and a client satisfaction guarantee that I take very, very, VERY seriously — you can invest confidently knowing your investment will be well spent.

LOVE FROM MY PEOPLE

 

“Noelle has a natural talent for making people laugh and feel at ease. She will capture your family's candid moments with more beauty than you even thought possible. I couldn't recommend her more!”

— Laurel Stone

“We adore our photos from our shoot with Noëlle! The experience from start to finish was so fun and simple, I'll be booking her again and again to capture these family moments as our baby girl grows up.

Noëlle has a great appreciation for the beauty in simple moments. Looking at her photos of families and children is like seeing the world through the eyes of a child: a lot of magic and humor with the stylistic vision and clarity that rivals Leibovitz! She captured details in our daughter's facial expressions I never want to forget (and now I never need to). She helped stage us for some photos and put us at ease so that she could also capture some more documentary-style photos.

Turnaround to getting access to our digital photos and prints happened in no time. We highly recommend getting some professional quality prints through her, as well. You will not regret it!”

Danielle Haas

“Noelle took our family photos and she was beyond amazing. First let me say that I have a 9 month old and a 2.5 year old so it's not easy wrangling my little ones for a good picture. Noelle was so patient and did whatever it took to get the shot. And when I got the pictures back...I was blown away. All of the pictures captured my family so well, in the most natural way in the most beautiful light. Highly recommend.”

— Aspen Spraberry

“I love Noëlle’s artistic view. Having a session with her is effortless. She can direct and also catch a moment not staged. I’ve had family sessions with other photographers and our session with Noëlle was above the rest. Not to mention, she has a great personality!”

— Amanda Armond

“Noëlle is super sweet, professional, talented and overall AMAZING! I super recommend her. She did our newborn pictures and just did a great job! Thanks Noëlle. Will be coming back in the future for sure!”

— Stephanie Faust

“Noelle came to our home to do a mini session of our three children in an outdoor setting. My kids can be shy, but Noelle was able to capture beautiful photos of them even though the light was challenging. She was easy to work with, on time and very professional. Even with the kids being shy and the not ideal lighting, she easily was able to give me at least 15 photos I would happily print. I definitely want to do a whole family session with her in the spring. I highly recommend her.”

— Nicolette Pink

“I needed some updated professional photos for my website. I was nervous about the timing as, two kids in two years took a slight toll on my confidence. Noëlle helped me feel comfortable and beautiful and, dare I say, confident! That is the best thing I could ask for in a postpartum photoshoot. Not only did she embrace the vision I had for this photoshoot but she knew exactly how to bring that vision to life. From scheduling, the shoot itself, to editing - her communication was amazing and her personality will put you at ease immediately. I am so happy with the photos and will definitely hire Noëlle Photography for future shoots.”

— Tricia Fox

“With the pandemic and craziness of this year, I never even thought about getting maternity photos done, but I’m so glad I did!

I wasn’t sure what to expect but Noelle made me feel so comfortable and had ideas on poses, locations to shoot and everything. It was easy, fun and I’m so glad I did it. The photos turned out SO beautifully, I was really taken back!

It was really special to capture this unique time in life and I know I’ll look back on these photos with my daughter fondly. I couldn’t have taken anything like this with a selfie or by enlisting a friend, so I’m glad it was done professionally. I have a couple of photos of when my mom was pregnant with me and find it special, so I know my daughter will appreciate it too.

I’ll be using Noelle for my newborn pics too in a couple of weeks and can’t wait!”

— Elizabeth Hoffman

“It’s overwhelming when there are thousands of photographers to choose from, but I can promise, you can stop your search right now! You won’t be disappointed with Noelle!

Noelle did a session for me and my son this spring and just wow.... The photos turned out BEAUTIFULLY!!”

— Brooke Jones

“Noelle provided everything we hoped for in a family photographer. With four kiddos ages 4-11 years old, wrangling our crew and keeping the kiddos engaged in capturing connected moments that are natural is a task! Noelle is professional, down to earth, and thoughtful in her work. I’m so glad to have met her and I hope she’ll be a part of our family moments for years to come. Thank you, Noelle! Even the kids are excited about our photos and are looking forward to choosing some for their rooms.”

Mary McKeever

“Noelle was the best photographer we've ever used. She was super personable with our kids and made them feel at ease immediately! At the end of the session I told her she's now our official family photographer! We can't wait to use her for years to come!”

Sarah Wasaff

“Noelle was a dream! Two weeks out from having a baby is a super stressful time for the new parents, and she puts you at ease from the get go. She was super patient with us, the baby, and our two dogs! Plus the pictures were GORGEOUS. Can’t recommend enough. We have found our new family photographer!”

Tara Chapman

“We absolutely LOVED working with Noëlle. She was calm, friendly, casual but professional, and worked MAGIC to get some amazing shots of our family (that includes getting our toddler and an infant to smile even though they can be apprehensive around new faces)! We did a fall mini session, and though it was brief, she truly captured some wonderful pictures that we will treasure forever. She was clear in her communication before, during, and after the shoot, and everything went so smoothly. Also, she had a quick turn around time to receive our pictures (about 1.5 weeks). We were so impressed with the picture quality and would absolutely recommend her. We plan to use her for our future photography needs for sure!!”

Monica Hanson

“Noelle’s beautiful photos speak for themselves but nothing can fully prepare you for how amazing she is when interacting with your family—to see my young daughter quickly become so comfortable with her was priceless. Noelle turned a photo session into a wonderful experience that created beautiful memories that I will treasure; to get amazing photos out of the experience is that much better. I cannot say enough about how happy I am with the entire experience. I highly recommend Noelle for anyone who is looking for a fun family session and stunning photos.”

Larisa Malagari

“Working with Noelle for our family photos was a fantastic experience from the first email to receiving our final, edited images. We recently moved to Austin and I’m so excited to have found not only an incredible photographer but person that we will use for family photos for years to come. Noelle is a true professional but she’s also really fun and my entire family - especially my 3 year old daughter - LOVED working with her. Being new to the area, I appreciated Noelle’s location suggestions and she even sent tons of recommendations for clothing ideas. The images are beautiful, natural and glowy and I will cherish them forever.”

Nicole Mei

“When you start researching photographers in your area, It can get pretty overwhelming to figure out what exactly it is you are looking for! I’ll say that Noelle’s website was a fantastic indication of the quality of photos we would receive for our newborn session. She delivered a gallery to us that was exactly what she advertised, crisp high quality photos that so perfectly captured our crazy newborn life in the moment. Her newborn package includes family in it which not all photographers do, so we also got some wonderful photos of our whole family. She was timely, patient with both our toddler and our newborn, and super easy to work with overall. Her prices are fair AND absolutely worth it for how many photos/time you get. I recommend her to anyone in the Austin area for some dang cute photos of your family!”

Briana Hayes

“Noëlle put our family at ease and delivered gorgeous photos to us way ahead of schedule. She provided great direction and got natural pics of us just having fun. We are so grateful that we were able to find such a talented photographer! Probably the biggest feat is getting a pic or me and my husband together where we are both happy with the photo, and she did just that, several times!”

Sujata Camp

“Noelle did a “lifestyle newborn” shoot for us. This was my first ever photoshoot, and Noelle made what I thought would be an awkward experience a very comfortable and even fun one! She did an awesome job leading the way for us since we had never done this before, and she perfectly captured some very special moments of our little girl. I will definitely be using her for more shoots in the future. Thanks Noelle!”

Kourtnee Key

“We loved working with Noelle! She is incredibly professional and organized, not to mention great with fussy babies, toddlers and husbands. It was a bit warm for our fall shoot (Texas problems), but she made us all look amazing! Our gallery was a mix of candid and traditional family shots, and the photos were so high quality (natural, but better if ya know what I mean). It is rare to find the right balance of artistry, technical skill, professionalism, and fun that Noelle brings. We will definitely want to do a repeat session!”

Alana Parker

“Noelle captured the bond I have with my daughter. I feel she picked the perfect setting and I loved her tricks to get my daughter's most natural smile and giggles. We will absolutely work with Noelle again.”

Jennifer Sutkin Jacobson

“The best photography experience! Noelle captured the essence of our family perfectly and gave us some fun ideas for candid shots. It felt like we had a close friend taking our photos - she made it relaxed and fun and was genuinely able to get my kids to smile and laugh.”

Daneiva Allevato

“Noelle is the best photographer we have worked with, hands down! She made us comfortable and was able to capture the most beautiful images of our family. She is great with kids and husbands :) Highly, Highly recommend Noelle.”

Laura Yuksek

“I really liked the way Noëlle made us comfortable before and during the session. She sent all the details ahead, and tips to get dressed. She explained everything very professionally, it was very helpful. And I love the result!!!”

Pauline Billy

“Wow! Working with Noëlle was an exceptional experience. She was so professional from the beginning- sending a packet with tips for outfit selection, giving us an intro about her photography style, etc... It was so helpful. Then we got there and she immediately engaged my children - she asked them questions and got to know them. This helped ease them into the day and she immediately developed a rapport with them. It seems they wanted to 'impress' her during the session - they were so well behaved. The pictures were beautiful - she captured the best parts of my family! We got the gallery before the expected timeframe and we chose our favorite pics for extra editing. The whole process was just wonderful, and she is our new Family Photographer!! I can't wait to have Noëlle capture my boys as they grow up!”

Stephanie MacKay

“We've been getting family photos for years and Noelle was great to work with. Her photos are incredible. The only thing that maybe surpassed her photo quality was her ability to navigate our 10 and 8 year old boys. I wouldn't say that family photo sessions are their favorite things to do; yet Noelle made it both fun and engaging for them. On top of that she was incredible at picking the location.

Stress free and beautiful photos that we'll keep forever!”

Brian Hopkins

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