50th Birthday Party | Extended Family Photo Session

The last time I photographed this family, we were at the Murals on Justin Lane. This year, they had extended family members visiting Austin for a special milestone birthday party in December.

So, they decided to organize their holiday family photos as a pre-party event.

We made sure to get lots of photos before the rest of the party guests arrived at the Great Hills Country Club.

Tips for an Extended Family Photo Session at Great Hills Country Club:

• PERMISSION: This club is open to Members Only, so make sure your family has permission for a photo session to occur.
• LOCATIONS: Since it was late in the day, we were able to take some photos on the golf course without getting in the way of active golfers. We also used the open courtyard off their party room as a secondary location.
• AMENITIES: Since the club was open when we were taking photos, if anyone needed a restroom or a place to sit when they weren’t being photographed, there were lots of options. We also make use of the tennis court for a few photos of their nephew who’s on his high school tennis team.
• OUTFITS: With multiple families involved, coordinated outfits bring a cohesive look to the photos. Aim for complementary colors and avoid overly busy patterns. This family chose a holiday seasonal palette which worked beautifully against the natural and architectural features of Great Hills Country Club.
• SHOT LIST: Make a list of all the preferred family combinations in order of importance before the session date. A detailed plan ensures everyone stays on the same page and maximizes time spent during the session.

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