We are inspired by history, architecture, new places, and the adventure of traveling. Passionate about telling love stories in a beautiful, inspiring way. Your story is important, right now in this moment, and even more so once this moment has passed. Our photographs will become your connection to future generations.
adventurous
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My wife and daughters are all a part of this crazy adventure, and the older my daughters grow, the more driven I am to succeed in hopes of inspiring them to find their own passion in life and follow their dreams.
My life as a photographer is full of peaks and valleys. I am not looking for perfect balance, because with balance comes complacency. The peaks help me survive the valleys, and the valleys drive me to create with more passion.
Photographer, Husband, and Father
Koby
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My primary roles are project manager, creative director, and photographer. I love capturing behind the scenes moments, styling boudoir and editorial photo shoots and being a questionably useful assistant to Koby on all travel adventures.
My career in photography was inspired by my husband. His love for the craft and commitment to his clients drew me in until we eventually joined forces and launched Archetype Studio Inc. in 2011.Together we are building a company that is continually growing and evolving - an adventure that I am proud to be a part of.
Creative Director, Wife, Mother
Elizabeth
My career in photography was inspired by my husband. His love for the craft and commitment to his clients drew me in until we eventually joined forces and launched Archetype Studio Inc. in 2011. Together we are building a company that is continually growing and evolving - an adventure that I am proud to be a part of.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Wife, Mother
Elizabeth
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My primary roles are project manager, creative director, and photographer. I love capturing behind the scenes moments, styling boudoir and editorial photo shoots and being a questionably useful assistant to Koby on all travel adventures.
SCHEDULE CONSULTATION
Secure your wedding date on our calendar with a signed agreement and retainer. We will work alongside your wedding planner with a very hands-on approach so you can relax and enjoy the process.
Step 3: Confirm your date
We provide proposals tailored to meet the needs of your wedding plans. I am the story teller, you are the story! No two stories have ever been written exactly the same.
Step 2: Receive a custom proposal
Let's meet in person or via zoom and talk through your vision and any details you already have in place. We will discuss your photography preferences and how we can help make your dreams a reality.
Step 1: Schedule a Free Consultation
ready for the wedding of your
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If you are planning your wedding, I’d be honored to be part of your adventure too – let’s give future generations a tangible record that you were here and greatly loved.
The love is real
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GALLERIES
Bride + Groom | Hotel Emma, San Antonio, TX
-Lindsay + JAson
"Thank you so, so much!!! Wow, what a spectacular night we had! Y’all were phenomenal! Literally, from the first second you guys stepped into the room, we totally felt at ease and started getting excited about watching the night unfold! And you were right–totally non-intrusive and unsuspecting! It was so casual. Y’all blended in so well. Again, we were so impressed with every aspect of your work, from genuineness and sincerity (Koby, thanks again for the heart-to-heart), to your aesthetic skills, professionalism, artistry and ability to capture the most intimate and memorable moments of the night. We went through the photographs today and were just speechless. They are beautiful. You captured the day for us in more ways than we could have imagined. We particularly loved the window into each other’s world the day of the wedding. It really evoked so much emotion and sentiment for us."
Lindsay + Jason | San Antonio, TX
Bride + Groom | Palazzo Cavalli, Venice, Italy
-Wendy + Eric
"We will forever thank the lucky stars that guided us to Koby Brown. Working with him was an absolute pleasure and so easy from start to finish. Koby showed earring thoughtfulness toward every aspect of our wedding day and now looking back, we couldn’t have trusted it to anyone else. Our hearts were so full in Venice with our small but perfect team of vendors. I’d think it was all a dream if I didn’t have the most incredible photographic evidence provided to us by a true master of his art. His passion is evident both in his sunny disposition and impeccable work."
Wendy + Eric | Venice, Italy
Bride + Groom | Hotel Budir, Iceland
-Amira + luke
"These photos are incredible! We finally got a chance to go through the whole gallery and they are just stunning. I love them all!! We are so thankful ya’ll were able to come join us on our wedding adventure. You really captured the spirit of what we were hoping for in our wedding photos. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU."
Amira + Luke | Iceland
Planner at Belle Events (formerly Belle of the Ball)
"It was wonderful working together on Katheryn and Andy’s wedding this October! The pictures are beautiful and I know the bride and groom are thrilled! Thank you for your attention to detail, work ethic, and professionalism! It is much appreciated!! When photos are the lasting images of all the hard work, it’s wonderful to have you on the team… THE BEST! I would love to partner together again soon!"
-CHELSEA WENNER
Amira + Luke | Iceland
"Truly from the bottom of my heart thank you for the most incredible wedding pictures and the incredible experience of working with you! I really cannot say enough just how in love with our pictures I am. The lighting, composition, and genuine expressions you gave us are beyond words. You were able to capture the most beautiful moments on film, and I am so grateful we had you as a part of our day. I have received so many compliments when I show our pictures and I am quick to give you the credit for your eye and also for really rolling with sus on our day and making it work! I feel as though my collection is unique and editorial (particularly the sunrise shoot), mixed with traditional, and you really took my vision and made it prettiier than I could have imagines. I am just so overcome with gratitude looking over these photos for our book and wanted to say thank you again!"
Bride + Groom | San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA
-Victoria + Greg
Victoria + Greg | San Francisco, CA
"These photos are absolutely beautiful; we cannot stop looking through them! They could not have turned out better. Thank you so much for doing such an incredible job capturing every detail of the day. I cannot speak highly enough of your talent, professionalism, and the energy your brought while shooting our wedding. For two people who tend to get a little nervous under the spotlight, you kept us at complete ease for the moments leading up to our ceremony. We will always be grateful for how perfectly you documented the most important day for us. Thank you so much again!!"
Bride + Groom | BCN, Houston, TX
-Kayla + Cameron
Kayla + Cameron | Houston, TX
Bride + Groom | Villa Cimbrone, Ravello, Italy
-KATIE + JAMES
"Insane. Obsessed. Overwhelmed. Unreal – we are looking at the images and keep wondering aloud – was this really OUR wedding?!? This body of work is nothing short of artistic genius. It’s humbling to have an experience as phenomenal and full of love as our wedding was, but it’s even more soul riveting to have it so eloquently captured for us to enjoy for the rest of our lives."
Katie + James | Ravello, Italy
Bride + Groom | Camp Lucy, Austin, TX
-JEssica + Jimmy
"Thank you again for being two of the most amazing people we have met and for capturing our day so beautifully. Our journey wouldn’t have been the same without you, truly."
Jessica + Jimmy | Austin, TX
Bride + Groom | Private Estate, Vienne, Virginia
-Laura + Mike
"One of our best wedding planning decisions was choosing you as our photographers and we are so grateful that you said “Yes!” Our photos are PERFECT – we couldn’t be any happier. It gives us a chance to relive the best day of our lives and feel like we are still celebrating."
Laura + Mike | Vienne, Virginia
Bride + Groom | Asia Society, Houston, TX
-LaNDRIE + JAson
"I seriously don’t even have the words to thank you two for how awesome you are and how much you have meant to us during the entire planning process. Your advice and organization are like none I have ever seen…I really don’t know when you sleep! You two are the first vendors my type-A personality was able to fully trust and know I didn’t have to worry. …we truly appreciate you…"
Landrie + Jason | Houston, TX
Bride + Groom | Opera Guild House, New Orleans, LA
-Meribeth + Lad
"It is so inspiring watching the two of you work as a unit. You both have a special gift that gives a gift in return to others. That has been the most surreal experience. I cannot say thank you enough. Words trivialize how amazing the two of you are. Simply brilliant."
Meribeth + Lab | New Orleans, LA
Bride + Groom | Dairy Barn, Charlotte, NC
-Leigh + Francesco
"We had the best time last night running the slide show of every single photo and reliving our wedding day. What a fantastic job you guys did! We are blown away by all the beautiful moments you captured and presented. We love these photos!!"
Leigh + Francesco | Charlotte, NC
-Leigh Herran
"We cannot say enough praises of this photography team! When you put so much into making your wedding come together to be a beautiful day, it's important to capture not just the images but the emotion and vibe of that day. Koby Brown Photography (formerly Archetype) did this beautifully! We are still swimming in the memories of our wedding thanks to these incredible photos. Before the wedding, Elizabeth was so good to give me advice and feedback on decisions we were making. And on our wedding day, Koby was so enjoyable, friendly and comforting in those moments that seem chaotic! We would highly recommend Koby Brown Photography (formerly Archetype Studio) and would hire them again - in fact we are in the works to hire them again for another occasion."
Leigh Herran | Bride
-Lyn Roman
"I knew we had to have Koby shoot our wedding the minute we ended our phone conversation. Not only does his work speak for itself, but he’s a true and genuine professional, who has an eye for every detail. Koby captured every moment and emotion in our day, and when I look back at our wedding photos not only am I impressed by his beautiful work, but I’m overwhelmed with all the feels…all over again. His energy and direction comforted us, and truly made our day even more memorable than we ever imagined. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer - you can choose Koby with your eyes closed. His work is a dream, and he’s a dream vendor for any Bride."
Lyn Roman | Bride
Freelance Hairstylist
-LULY JAMES
I wanted to reach out to you to express my admiration for your work and your work ethic. It was a pleasure working behind the scenes with your peaceful energy.
I was very impressed, as well as amazed, with he way you two flow together while “working”. I can see that you both love what you do and it shines through the pictures. Couples like you are living testament that being in love can be a powerful thing and that if you love what you do you don’t have to work a day in your life.
