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Hello, Dolly! Musical Photo booth – Birthday Party Session
If you were planning a 12 hour (yes, you read that right - 12 hours long(!)) party to celebrate a milestone birthday, and your guests would all be coming in costume to karaoke the night away, wouldn't you want a photo booth to help document it all? Well, I was happy...
Old Settlers Association – Location Scouting
I have a family that requested a location that felt very "Texas/Country" - so I wanted to share some photos and video (below) of the Old Settlers Association. Red barn - check Old truck - check Random farm animals - check As well as cabins from the 1850s, a Fire House...
South Congress – Location Scouting
Thinking of a photo session on South Congress? We may have to wait in line to get the "I love you so much" mural shot (and I'll of course offer to take pictures for the folks in line in front of us on their phones so they don't have to worry about selfie arms) - but...
10 Best Spots for Family Photos – outside of Austin (Round Rock, Cedar Park, Elgin, San Marcos, Bee Cave, Georgetown, Wimberley) Texas
So you live outside of Austin*, and you're wondering, "Where should I go for my family portrait 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...
Studio Lighting Class
When I do family photo sessions, 95% of the time it's in natural light and an outdoor setting. But every once in a while, I use studio lights (for headshots, for photo booths at parties, for interior portrait sessions). So this summer, I thought it would be a good...
10 Best Spots for Family Photos – Central Austin Edition
So you live in the Central 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...
Balcones District Park – Max & Miles
Took the boys on a morning hike (before it got TOO hot) at Balcones District Park. Was happy to get a few forest portraits with my 35mm lens. ===== stephanie friedman. austin, tx family photography. your life. close-up =====
10 Best Spots for Family Photos – South Austin Edition
So you live in the south 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...
The J. Family – Downtown Portrait Session
This family braved the summer heat to play around downtown and explore the Central Library. We walked the Butterfly Bridge, blasted off rocketships in the children's section and used the library's binoculars to scope out downtown views. Please enjoy this sneak peek of...
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