Northwest Park – Bluebonnet Photos

Northwest Park – Bluebonnet Photos

Spring Bluebonnet Photo Session at Northwest Park in Austin, TX

Happy Spring!

Please enjoy some favorites from a recent Family Photo Session among the bluebonnets. There was such a good bloom this year!

siblings sitting in the bluebonnets at park

And how perfect are these bluebonnet blue dresses the mom found online? I love them! They’re from the Mandy Moore collection at Gymboree. 

Contact me if you’d like to book your own photo session.

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PMI Workshop – Headshot Sessions

PMI Workshop – Headshot Sessions

Headshot Photos from the PMI Workshop

The Project Management Institute of Austin held a Career Day Workshop in March 2023.

PMI banner in front of doors

The last event of the day was headshots for each participant.

See below for instructions on accessing the images:

1) Visit the Gallery Link

2) To open the Gallery, enter your email address and the password “March2023

3) Scroll down to find the images you want to download and click the “Download” icon or choose “Download All”

4) You can also purchase prints by selecting “Buy Photo”

Please contact me if you have any questions or issues accessing the images.

Thank you!

1. What prompted you to have this photo session? PMI Austin Professional Development team wanted to elevate our Career Day Workshop for attendees to have headshots to highlight their brand.

2. How did you choose your location for your session? ESO sponsored our event with their AMAZING facility; it was the ideal location in the Domain.

3. What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session? One lesson learned is to have the photo session earlier in the day versus at the end of the event.

4. Anything else you’d like to add? Stephanie Friedman Photography was an exceptional business partner for this event; the utmost customer experience was provided to everyone who chose to take a headshot.

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Headshot Sessions – FAQ

Headshot Sessions – FAQ

What to Wear & How to Prepare 

You’ve booked your headshot session – so what comes next? See below for answers to some frequently asked questions.

speech bubbles for faq on headshot photo sessions

WHAT TO WEAR:

Most headshot sessions just focus on the top third of your body – but we may do some full length shots as well. With that in mind – dress head to toe. 

CLOTHES:

  1. Pick out two to three outfits to bring.
  2. Before your session, try all the outfits on to make sure they are clean, pressed and fit with proper undergarments, accessories and shoes.
  3. If you have a pet, you’re welcome to borrow my lint roller.
  4. Your three outfit categories are: 

On the Job – wear clothes that symbolize your work or what you wear when working

ex. Apron for a Chef, Athletic Wear for a Personal Trainer, etc.

Professional Headshot – most formal of your outfits, think “LinkedIn profile picture.” Aim for solid colors in neutrals (black, brown or navy) or jewel tones (sapphire, emerald, or ruby).

ex. Business / Business-Casual attire

Brand Style – clothing that fits the mood of your brand

ex. Polished and classic, colorful and youthful, trendy and risk-taking)

HOW TO PREPARE:

When I edit your headshot photos – I’ll be doing some light retouching – which means I’ll be magnifying and getting up close on your skin – in preparation for that – make sure to do the following. 

FACE/SKIN: 

  1. If you wear make-up: Have hair & make-up camera-ready to go – let me know if you want recommendations on local Hair & Make-up Artists.
  2. If you shave: Are you clean-shaven and groomed? (This includes any nose and ear hair)
  3. If you wear glasses – make sure they’re clean.
  4. Double check right before photos: Are your teeth clean and food-free? Does your lipstick need a refresh? Do you have a brush / hairspray for any touch-ups? If your skin is shiny – do you need some blotting paper? 

WHAT TO BRING (optional):

  1. Tools of your trade that illustrate the type of work you do
  2. General working items such as a computer, cell phone, journal, coffee mug
  3. Any products you create or sell
  4. Something fun that showcases your personality or hobbies

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  1. At your headshot session, we’ll do some sitting, standing and walking poses
  2. I’ll give you prompts and directions to help you feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera
  3. After your session, I’ll do some light retouching on the final edited files

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Class of 2023 – Seaholm Senior Photo Session

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Seaholm / Butterfly Bridge District Photos in Downtown Austin, TX

This Class of 2023 High School Senior (and future LSU Tiger) chose the dowtown Seaholm district for her location.

Please enjoy some of my favorite images from her Senior Photo session below and contact me if you’d like to book your own session.

1. What prompted you to have this photo session? To capture a time in Elle’s life.

2. How did you choose your location for your session? We considered several locations. And decided on a location that best captured Austin, Texas.

3. What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session? Pick a location and outfits that best reflect yourself. Also consider the time of year, as Elle’s session was in March and in the early evening and it was warm.

4. Anything else you’d like to add? Stephanie was great and very prepared and efficient.

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McKinney Falls State Park – Senior Photo Session

McKinney Falls State Park – Senior Photo Session

Hiking at McKinney Falls for Senior Photos

This Class of 2023 High School Senior (and future University of Texas Longhorn) chose McKinney Falls State Park for his location.

He used to hike there a lot as a kid with his grandparents. In fact, his mom even brought his baby hiking boots to show the passage of time. 

baby and adult hiking shoes next to each other on a trail

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? Jake’s a senior, and it was time to schedule his senior pictures.

2. How did you choose your location for your session? We had a few options we were considering, and you were super helpful in throwing out some ideas. Ultimately, Jake decided on McKinney Falls because he’s spent so much time there over the years, and it’s such a gorgeous location.

3. What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session? For senior pictures in general, consider a location that’s meaningful to your senior, and if you’re stuck, Stephanie has a lot of ideas – take advantage of her creativity! For McKinney Falls specifically, it’s important to consider where wardrobe changes will happen. It’s a bit of a trek back to the car, so consider how you’d like to manage that.

4. Anything else you’d like to add? Ever since Stephanie shot our family holiday pictures 10+ years ago, I’ve known I was going to ask her to shoot Jake’s senior pictures. I appreciated how easy it was to book the session, as well as the timely updates and reminders about the session. Stephanie was fantastic during the shoot, too, creating a relaxed atmosphere that enabled Jake’s to shine.

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