So you live in the north part of Austin*, and you’re wondering, “Where should I go for my family photo session?”
Things I consider when scouting a location:
- How scenic is the landscape? (natural or urban)
- Can we find a variety of backgrounds?
- What’s the comfort level for families? (i.e. bathrooms available, free parking, safe for little kids to explore, easy to get to)
- Is it often crowded?
- In what season does the location looks best? (great for wildflowers or fall color)
- Where’s the best light in the morning vs. the evening?
Here are my Top 5 favorite spots I recommend to my families who live up North:
St. Edwards Park: 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759
Features: Multiple trails, stream, hill country views
Parking: Small lot (gets full on weekends)
Bathroom: no
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2015/11/12/st-edwards-park-location-scouting/
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Mill Pond: 15108 Wells Port Dr, Austin, TX 78728
Features: Trail, pond, small wood bridge, two docks
Parking: street parking
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2016/10/12/woods-family-fall-portrait-session/
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Katherine Fleischer Park: 2106 Klattenhoff Dr, Austin, TX 78728
Features: Historic homestead museum, fields, trails, playground
Parking: lot
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2017/10/31/the-k-p-family-holiday-portrait-session/
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Balcones District Park: 12017 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78759
Features: great wildflowers in the Spring, trails, stream, fields
Parking: lot
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2018/04/16/heather-carsyn-wildflower-portrait-session/
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And 5 bonus spots to make my Top 10 for up North:
Springwoods Park, Anderson Mill