About Me

Who is Joel Austell? I was born in 1979 at 10:30 PM with a camera around my neck. Okay, I made that last part up. The truth is, I picked up the camera when I was 9 years old. The first picture I took was of an elephant at the San Diego Zoo. It didn't win any awards but I was hooked. As a teenager I spent all my free time skateboarding. When I wasn't landing tricks I was behind a camera capturing images of my friends trying tricks or taking nasty spills. What do I do for fun these days? I take pictures, of course. My wife is also passionate about photography and we spend many of our date nights looking for new and totally awesome places to take photographs. We never leave our cameras behind. I consider myself incredibly lucky because I am able to do what I love everyday. I never wake up and wish I didn't have to go to work. I love working with people and consider everyone I work with a friend. I owe all my success to God and thank him daily for all my blessings! I am living life and loving it with my beautiful wife and kids by my side. Life is good!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Orange County Photography I Family Portrait I Justin, Stephanie, and Austin






Stephanie, Justin and Austin are extra special.  Stephanie is my cousin and I have had the pleasure of photographing some very significant events in her life.  Enjoy the photos.

Orange County Photography I Arlynn, Vince, and Eathan

I photographed Arlynn and Vince's wedding a few years ago and was really excited when they called to have some family shoots done with baby Ethan.  His is a super cute kid.




The Woorard's mega family photo session

I drove up to Cayucos to photograph the Woodard family.  We had a great time shooting around the town and at there beach house.  Enjoy the photos.












Tuesday, October 30, 2012

desiree + Mike

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Monday, July 30, 2012

Yolanda + Brian Engagements

I had a great time with Yolanda and Brian.  I am looking forward to shooting their wedding.

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

Todd + Irene | The Saint Regis Dana Point CA

I had the privilege of documenting Todd and Irene's very intimate  wedding at the Saint Regis in Dana Point. A special thanks to Lisa Simpson for the wonderful wedding coordinating. Todd + Irene -0031 Todd + Irene -0045 Todd + Irene -0055 Todd + Irene -0138 Todd + Irene -0142 Todd + Irene -0172 Todd + Irene -0247 Todd + Irene -0266 Todd + Irene -0319 Todd + Irene -0336 Todd + Irene -0344 Todd + Irene -0365 Todd + Irene -0661 Todd + Irene -0687 Todd + Irene -0696 Todd + Irene -0736 Todd + Irene -0882 Todd + Irene -0885 Todd + Irene -0892 Todd + Irene -0898 Todd + Irene -0904 Todd + Irene -0912