by admin Jun 26, 2018 | location information , location scouting , photography
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 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 10 favorite spots I recommend to my families who live outside of the Austin city limits:
Old Settlers Park: 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Features: huge park, wildflowers in Spring, Old Settlers Association cabins from the 1800s, big red barn
Parking: multiple lots
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2016/10/11/max-miles-old-settlers-association/
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Brushy Creek Community Center: 16318 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Features: flower-filled garden, space sometimes get booked for private events, check their calendar first
Parking: front lot
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2016/05/06/the-linden-family-spring-portrait-session/
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Star Hill Ranch: 15000 Hamilton Pool Rd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Features: various scenic buildings (chapel, old houses, country store, gardens, etc.), location fee $$ to rent
Parking: lot
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2017/06/22/capturing-joy-school-of-photography-workshop/
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Downtown Round Rock : 216 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664
Features: various storefronts
Parking: street or lot parking
Bathroom: yes (at library or stores)
Kid-friendly: yes, but keep an eye out for cars
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2017/11/01/the-f-family-round-rock-portrait-session/
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Champions Park: 3830 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Features: Family-oriented park including a covered playground with sand box, picnic areas, bridge, a water feature and trails
Parking: yes
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2016/10/29/heather-carsyn-holiday-portrait-session/
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And 5 bonus spots to make my Top 10 for outside of Austin:
1. Wimberley, TX
2. Blue Hole, Georgetown, TX
3. Downtown Georgetown, TX (also the blue garge door at the top of the post)
4. Sweet Eats Fruit Farm, Georgetown, TX
5. Glass bottom boats, San Marcos, TX
And one more bonus location – just for the October/November season
*milage surcharge added for travel outside of Austin, TX (inquire for rates)
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by admin Jun 6, 2018 | location information , photography
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 for families? (i.e. bathrooms available, free parking, safe for little kids to explore, easy to get to)
Is it often crowded?
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 down South:
Butler Park: 1000 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Features: Downtown skyline, pond, fountain, walking paths
Parking: Small lot (gets full on weekends)
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2017/12/11/heather-carsyn-holiday-portrait-session-2/
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Long Center: 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Features: interesting architecture, downtown views
Parking: Pay garage
Bathroom: no
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2017/10/02/wonder-woman-carsyn-halloween-portrait-session/
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Common Ford Ranch: 614 N Commons Ford Rd, Austin, TX 78733
Features: Lakefront park, fishing dock, walking trails, old barn
Parking: lot
Bathroom: port-a-potty
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2016/12/14/the-t-family-holiday-portrait-session/
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Circle C trails: 6301 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78739
Features: trails, water, wildflowers in Spring
Parking: lot
Bathroom: yes- but closer to the sports fields, not the trails
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2017/06/21/the-b-family-summer-portrait-session/
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Lady Bird Lake: 202 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 (address for Zach Scott Theater which has parking lot nearby)
Features: hiking trail, bridges, water (can canoe, kayak, SUP), wildflowers in Spring
Parking: street parking
Bathroom: yes
Kid-friendly: yes
Sample photo session: http://www.stephaniefriedman.com/2016/04/13/the-catania-family-spring-portrait-session/
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And 5 bonus spots to make my Top 10 for down South:
1. Wild Basin Preserve
2. Austin Nature Center
3. Zilker Botanical Gardens (location fee $$)
4. South Congress shops
5. Pennybacker bridge (Loop 360 bridge)
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Contact me if you’d like to book a family photo session in one of these spots.
*I’m considering “South Austin” to be anything south of Lady Bird Lake
by admin Oct 2, 2017 | children , Halloween , photography
Thanks to the location scouting here here
Please enjoy this sneak peek of her Halloween Portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from her session click HERE .
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by admin Dec 3, 2015 | family , holiday , photography
Presenting: The Daupin Family at St. Edward’s Park. I don’t know what Felix enjoyed more – the giant stick he found to carry around, the creek by the waterfall or the sparkly Christmas trees I brought along – but all in all, along with his grandparents, we had a great time.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE .
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by admin Dec 3, 2015 | family , holiday , photography
Rounding the home stretch with the Holiday Portrait Sessions by introducing: “The Cooper Family at the Brushy Creek Community Center.” I met up with this lively bunch as they explored the flowers, paths and koi ponds.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family portrait session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from their session click HERE .
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