Are you interested in a personal branding or family photo session and are considering the Domain shopping area in North Austin as your location? Wondering where the best spots are along Rock Rose Ave.? If yes and yes, then follow along below:
Parking:
You can park at either the Blue or Red Garages (see map)
Storefronts:
Then there are a lot of cute spots to explore. Like the ivy wall next to the Apple store.
The colorful mural on the Erin Condren store.
And even stores that aren’t open yet have colorful wallpaper on their windows.
We went on a Saturday night and it was plenty crowded – but everyone was nice about taking turns at their favorite photogenic spots.
You’ll even spot some greenery in places – such as next to the Lavaca St. Bar.
And if you’re over 21, we can go inside the Wonder Bar – but if not, we can enjoy the colorful mosaics outside the entrance.
And slightly off of Rock Rose Ave. further west are some more cute spots. You can sit on the striped orange couches behind Restoration Hardware.
Or check out the men’s clothing store across the street with the fantastic green tilework.
Does your website need updated headshots and branding imagery?
Are you not quite sure where to start?
Let me help. One of my favorite parts is talking through your Creative Business Story. What do you want to show? What’s your story to tell?
Location, Location, Location
This group was updating their website and needed a variety of new headshots. First, we discussed shooting indoors vs. outdoors (it was August in Texas after all). Then, once they decided they wanted to be outside, I sent them three different downtown skyline options
The view from the Long Center
The view from Palmer Event Center
The view from the Pedestrian Bridge
(Butler Park is under construction or I would have sent that as an option as well).
They decided on the Austin downtown skyline view from the Pedestrian Bridge.
The night of the shoot, I came prepared with a portable fan, ice packs and cold water (since it was a “balmy” 98 degrees). We made sure to get a variety of close-ups as well as images that showed the skyline.
And at the end – when they suggested a team pyramid – I was happy to comply.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Creative Business Story branding package. To see all the photos, click HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We had our family portraits done with Stephanie several years ago and she recently did a “Best Friends” photoshoot with my daughter. The pictures from both sessions were amazing. We have another family photo session scheduled for October with Stephanie.
2. What was your favorite part of your branding session?
There were two favorite parts for me…the location and how fun it was. First, Stephanie recommended the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge over Lady Bird Lake and it was perfect. The skyline at sunset was amazing and the photos turned out great. Second, it was so fun! There were 4 of us and we got to ham it up for the camera and just be silly. We got the serious shots we needed but also got some hilarious shots. We also took some headshots in front of some trees and greenery and they turned out really nice.
3. What advice would you give to other people planning a branding session?
Do the session outside if possible. The lighting was great and it gives a different look than just taking your headsets in the studio. If was 100 degrees when we did our shoot. Stephanie had a handheld fan and blotting tissues that came in very handy! If you do it inside, pick a location that has some really interesting backdrops for your photos. It is always better to have more that just headshots in case you ever need them.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Just that I think you should book a branding session with Stephanie. You won’t regret it!
If your small business also needs updated images, please contact me below:
I have a membership with the online styling service, Style & Select, that you are welcome to use as one of my clients. Just contact me in the form at the bottom of this page for the access code.
How does it work?
Once you receive the access code from me, click on the link below to start styling:
You’ll fill out an online questionnaire.
And you’ll want to pick out some of your coordinating colors:
Then you’ll get a page of shopping results – which you’ll favorite. When picking your favorites – think about what you’ll feel confident in, what your family will feel comfortable in and what will go well with your location. Keep the weather in mind.
Sample options:
Out of your favorites, you can email yourself the final choices. You’ll then have the option to buy directly at each online store. I can also send you a list of the current coupon codes for some of the shops.
Jamie in front of the mural she co-created outside the Kammok Store in East Austin
Local artist, Jamie B. McCormick a.k.a. JBM Studio contacted me last month for a branding photo session. She’s re-doing her website and needed some new content for her site and social media. I’m always happy to work on a Creative Business Story. We brainstormed where it would make sense to take the photos. I definitely thought we should highlight her mural (seen above) and show her painting where the subject of a lot of her work takes place – out in nature.
We started the morning at Bull Creek District Park.
While Jamie worked on a few new art pieces, I made sure to get a variety of shots.
Next we drove over to the east side to visit the Kammok store. Jamie worked with fellow Austin artist, Brittany Callender, on their mural piece “Sculpture Falls” that appears on the side of the shop.
Thank you, Jamie, for a fun branding session. I can’t wait to see your updated website!
How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Our children are friends and I’ve admired her school photo booths! I knew she was capable of a lot if she can make an entire class full of 4-5 year olds look happy and cute.
What was your favorite part of your branding photo session?
I am not incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, but Stephanie is so fun and relaxed, it was easier than I anticipated. We talked through a lot of ideas, and she came very prepared, so I knew the plan and I didn’t feel worried on the day of the shoot. Stephanie was also good about telling me what was working (and what wasn’t) and let me look at pictures as I went, so I had a good feel for what was happening and felt comfortable asking for feedback.
What advice would you give to other business owners planning a branding photo session?
Make choices that you make you feel more confident — where you go, what you wear, etc.
If you’d like your own personal branding session, more information can be found HERE or just contact me below.
