Now Booking – Spring 2025 Family Photo Sessions in Austin, Texas Now booking dates February – May 2025 for families in the Austin, Texas area. If you want updated photos to print for your walls, to post on social media or to document this milestone time, my Calendar is now open. —– The Family Session —- This Session is for Austin families who want a creative and comfortable photo shoot that fits their busy schedule and fun-loving personalities. For $500 plus tax, you’ll receive: One hour photo shoot on location in the Austin area All edited digital hi-res images in an online gallery (minim ..read more

Now Booking – Class of 2025 High School Senior Photos in Austin, Texas Now booking dates in January – May 2025 for Class of 2025 High School Seniors in Austin, Texas. If you live in Austin, and want a Senior Photo Session this Spring, my Calendar is now open. — The Senior Session — This session is for High School Seniors in the Austin area who want a creative and comfortable photo shoot that fits their schedule and personality. For $475 plus tax, you’ll receive: 1 hour photo shoot on location in the Austin area Up to 3 outfit changes All edited digital hi-res images in an online gallery (m ..read more

My Top 10 locations for a Photo Session with your pet dog in Austin, Texas If your four-legged friend is a part of your family, let’s make sure to include them in your next family photo session. Austin is known for being super dog-friendly, and there are plenty of beautiful outdoor locations that welcome both people and pups. Here are some of my suggestions for the best dog-friendly spots that capture your special family moments. 1. Long Center & Butler Park One of Austin’s most iconic outdoor spaces, Butler Park offers wide-open fields, a stunning view of the downtown skyline, a ..read more

Checklist for your High School Student before they leave home for college Leaving high school and preparing for college is an exciting yet challenging transition. Beyond academic preparation, developing essential life skills can help set your child up for success. This blog post provides a bingo-style checklist to guide high school seniors in mastering key competencies before they head off to college. Financial Literacy: Goal: Prepare students to manage their personal finances responsibly What to discuss: Budgeting basics: Creating and sticking to a budget Understanding credit: How cred ..read more

Have questions before you book a Family Photo Session?  I’m here to help navigate the process and answer your frequently asked questions. See below for answers to some commonly asked questions about Family Photo Sessions with Stephanie Friedman Photography.   Timing and Scheduling: When is the best time of year to schedule a Family Photo Session in Austin, Texas? Do you prefer wildflowers in the Spring or want photos just before sending out holiday cards in the Fall? When is your family’s schedule less busy? With our reasonable weather most of the year, you can pick most months to ..read more

Sunrise Session in the Park | Austin Family Photo Session Last year I met this family at Lakewood Park near their home in Leander, Texas for their holiday photo session. This year, the plan was an early morning session at Mayfield Park in Central Austin. After stalking the Mayfield Park booking calendar 30 days in advance to make sure we had a time slot and then paying the location fee, we were all set. Tips for a Family Photo Session at Mayfield Park: PERMITS: A commercial permit (including a location fee) is required to take photos at the Mayfield Cottage and Gardens. And bookings are on ..read more

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 permissi ..read more

Top 10 Tips for Posing Toddlers and Babies | Austin Family Photo Session Family photo sessions are a wonderful way to freeze time, but when photographing toddlers and young babies, it can feel like you’re running around in circles. I use these Top 10 Tips below to help with shorter attention spans and very active kids during family photo sessions. 1. Choose the Right Time of Day Pick your session time mindfully. I offer sessions during the “golden hours” — early morning or late afternoon — when the light is soft and flattering. Choose the time that best aligns with your toddler’s and baby ..read more

Flying high at the Blanton Art Museum Courtyard | Austin Family Photo Session Last year I met this family at the Domain (Rock Rose Avenue area) for photos and ice cream.  This year, the plan was the Blanton Museum Courtyard and soccer photos as a treat at the end.  FYI: the Museum is closed on Mondays so that’s the day they chose for their session. It was truly less crowded than my normal weekend sessions I’ve had at that location.  Tips for a Family Photo Session at the Blanton Museum: PARKING: I always recommend paying for parking at the Brazos Garage on MLK and then ..read more

Bull Creek District Park | Austin Family Photo Session I met this family of four at Bull Creek park one fall afternoon for photos. I’m always happy when families are willing to wade in the creek at the end of their session. Luckily the water levels were good, and it wasn’t too cold outside that day. The boys were happy to sit on fences and climb on rocks and go exploring. Tips for a Family Photo Session at Bull Creek District Park in Austin:  Bring a towel and water shoes if you don’t mind going in the Creek for some photos and want to dry off afterwards. The Park restroom is currentl ..read more