Photo Session in East Austin along Springdale Road
I knew from a previous location scouting session that I loved the architecture and backgrounds on Springdale Road.
So for my 10th (!) year in a row photographing this sweet kid, this was a place we hadn’t had a session in before.
Please check out some of my favorite images from his portrait session below and contact me if you’d like to book your own photo session.
1. What prompted you to have this photo session?
A family member donates to an annual charity by including a photo of our son (their grandchild) in a custom photo book. We use that as motivation to schedule the shoot in the spring to meet their deadline, and we use the extra photos for our annual holiday card.
2. How did you choose your location for your session?
Stephanie and I usually collaborate on the locations, but this year the ones we suggested were either too pricey to reserve or just not available. We try to mix it up from year to year (urban to pastoral, etc.). Stephanie had recently done a shoot at Springdale Station and liked it as a location. Since we trust her completely, it was a quick “yes.”
3. What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session?
Be flexible and treat it as a fun diversion. None of our family members likes being photographed, so we try to get in the right mindset: let’s cooperate and get it done! Then we’ll usually go out to eat afterward as a “reward.” But Stephanie always makes it easy. After so many years working together, she knows when to suggest more lipstick, a hair check, or a break!
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Not only is Stephanie a talented photographer; she’s also very organized. She scouts locations in advance at the time of day you’ve requested, so she’s able to say it will or won’t work because of crowds, unexpected weather issues, etc. I really think this saves time and money and helps avoid meltdowns! We love Stephanie and always appreciate our beautiful photos. We drag our feet about scheduling every year, but when the holidays roll around, we’re so grateful that we already have our photos AND that we chose Stephanie.
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