Katy Wedding Photographer Photo and film by Brayhan Alvarado
I photograph and film weddings for couples in Katy and the neighborhoods around it, with a relaxed, candid style that keeps the focus on your people instead of the camera.
Say Hello!
B&A Photography is a wedding photographer serving Katy, Texas, run by Brayhan Alvarado from a base in west Houston, on the same side of the city as Katy. I photograph and film weddings, engagement sessions, bridal portraits and family sessions in Katy and across Greater Houston.
- Based in
- West Houston, Texas
- Serving
- Katy and Greater Houston
- Photographer
- Brayhan Alvarado
- Call
- (832) 683-6623
Why Katy Couples Book a West Houston Photographer
Katy sits about 30 miles west of downtown Houston and reaches into Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties. It began as a rice farming town in the late 1800s and is now one of the busiest parts of the west side. My business is based in west Houston, so a Katy wedding keeps me close to home, which makes early starts and long days easy to plan. Getting married elsewhere in the city? See my Houston wedding photography.
Close to where you get ready
Katy couples often get ready at home, at a hotel off I-10 or in a venue's bridal suite. I plan my arrival so the details, the dress and the family moments are covered before the ceremony starts.
Every venue style
Weddings around Katy range from barn and ranch-style halls out toward Brookshire to hotel ballrooms, churches and backyard ceremonies. I plan coverage around your venue's light, layout and timeline instead of a one-size template.
Photo and film in one booking
Book photography and videography together and you get one plan and one point of contact for both. See how photo and video coverage works.
Planning Your Katy Wedding Photos
A few local details make a real difference in how your photos turn out. These are the ones I bring up when I plan your timeline with you.
Still choosing a venue? My guide to outdoor wedding venues around Houston that photograph beautifully covers what to look for.
Plan portraits around sunset
Katy sits on flat coastal prairie, so open venues often have wide skies and long, low sunsets. I like to schedule couple portraits in the last hour before sunset, when the light is softer and warmer, and I check the sunset time for your exact date.
Have a heat and rain plan
Summers on the Gulf Coast are hot and humid, and storms can build quickly. Pick a shaded or indoor backup spot for portraits, add a few minutes of cool-down time between photo sets and keep water close for the wedding party. Covered porches, barn doors and big windows all make lovely rainy-day portraits.
Leave room for the drive
If you get ready in one place and marry in another, traffic on the Katy Freeway (I-10) and the Grand Parkway can stretch a short drive. I build travel time into the timeline so the day does not feel rushed.
Wedding Photography and Film Services in Katy
Everything here is available for Katy weddings and sessions. Each package and its details are on my pricing page.
Wedding day photography
Coverage from getting ready through the reception, with candid moments, family formals and portraits of the two of you.
Wedding photographyWedding videography
A short highlight film to share and a longer documentary edit to keep, with clear audio of your vows and toasts.
Wedding videographyEngagement sessions
A relaxed session before the wedding, in Katy or anywhere around Houston. It is the easiest way to get comfortable in front of the camera.
What to wearBridal portraits
Unhurried time with your gown, veil and flowers before the wedding day, away from the pace of the timeline.
Ask about a sessionFamily photography
Looking for a Katy family photographer? I also photograph family sessions for milestones, holidays and kids who are growing fast.
Family photographyReception rentals
A photobooth, phone booth, audio and video guest book and Vogue magazine box, added to your booking or rented on their own.
A Real Wedding Just West of Katy
Lea's wedding took place at Cotton Gin No. 116 in Brookshire, west of Katy along I-10. Both the ceremony and the reception happened under the hall's wooden beams, from the vows and first kiss to toasts at the Mr & Mrs table and a full dance floor.
View Lea's full gallery
Engagement Photo Spots in and Around Katy
If you want your engagement session close to home, these are three easy places to start, each with a different look.
- Old Katy
Katy Heritage Park
A park on George Bush Drive with preserved historic homes, a good fit if you want a small-town, hometown feel in your photos.
- Lake and trail
Mary Jo Peckham Park
A 32-acre Harris County park in Katy with a fishing lake, a gazebo and a walking trail, so you get water, greenery and open sky in one place.
- Cinco Ranch
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
An open-air shopping center at the Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Boulevard with a public park, for a city-style session that can end at dinner.
Rules for professional photography can change, so check each location's current policy before your session. For outfit ideas, read what to wear for engagement photos, and for more options across the city, see the best engagement photo locations in Houston.
What Couples Say
Great photographer to work with. Brayhan was energetic, engaging, and a lot of fun! We love our wedding pictures! Will recommend B&A Photography to anyone!!!
Kim B.
My wedding could not have been special without B&A Photography! Brayhan was so accommodating despite all the craziness happening! So professional, patient and fun! We are so excited with our pictures and will treasure them forever! Thank you so much again Brayhan!
Nichole F.
Katy Wedding Photography FAQ
Answers to what Katy couples ask most before booking.
Do you photograph weddings in Katy, Texas?
Yes. B&A Photography is based in west Houston and photographs weddings, engagement sessions, bridal portraits and family sessions in Katy and across Greater Houston.
Is there a travel fee for a Katy wedding?
Travel details depend on your venue and the package you choose. Share your venue on the contact form and I will include travel in your quote.
Where can we take engagement photos in Katy?
Katy Heritage Park, Mary Jo Peckham Park and LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch are three local options with very different looks. Check each location's current photography rules before your session.
What time of day is best for outdoor wedding portraits in Katy?
The last hour before sunset usually gives the softest, warmest light. In summer it is also cooler than midday, which helps everyone look and feel fresh.
Can you photograph and film our Katy wedding?
Yes. You can book wedding photography and wedding videography together, with a highlight film and a longer documentary edit depending on the package.
What if it rains on our wedding day?
Plan a covered or indoor backup spot for portraits. Porches, barn doors and large windows make beautiful rainy-day photos, and I adjust the timeline with you on the day.
Do you offer family photography in Katy?
Yes. I photograph family sessions in Katy and around Houston for milestones, holidays and everyday moments.
Tell Me About Your Katy Wedding
Send your date, your venue and what you have in mind through the form at the top of this page, and I will reply with availability and the options that fit.
- Call
- (832) 683-6623
- Based in
- West Houston, Texas
- Serving
- Katy and Greater Houston
