Fraternity Brothers’ College Senior Photo Session at the University of Texas This group of six college friends wanted a photo session right before graduation at the University of Texas in Austin. We made sure to get plenty of individual shots as well as the whole group in front of the major landmarks on campus – the Tower and the Fountain. If you’re also interested in having a College Senior Photo Session at the University of Texas, check out my essential tips below. Tips for Senior Photo Sessions at the University of Texas:  Right before Graduation, Campus gets pretty full of other p ..read more

Glass greenhouse, fake flower wall and an old pickup truck in East Austin art space This High School Senior knew she wanted the Sekrit Theater as her location after I sent her various nature spots around town. With its gorgeous ivy-covered glass and brick greenhouse, the colorful fake flower rainbow wall, orange school bus and old rusted truck on the property – this spot has all the great backdrops you can imagine. If you’re also interested in having your Senior Photo Session at Sekrit Theater, check out my essential tips below. Tips for Senior Photo Sessions at Sekrit Theater: This popul ..read more

High School Senior + Family Photo Session in Central Austin For this Senior/Family Combo Portrait Session, the mom wanted to go back to where we took their family photos over 10 years ago – the Pond/Trail area behind Central Market. We also tried to recreate this same moment in the tree. Wow – time does fly. Tips for Photo Sessions at the Central Market Pond: This area is pet-friendly if you’d like to bring your dog like this family did Make a night of it and get dinner (or groceries) after your session and enjoy eating outside There’s usually plenty of parking in the lot if you pick non ..read more

Celebrating turning 16 years old with a walk in the park (and a parked car) When you’ve been photographing an Austin family since 2013, it’s fun to find places around town we haven’t used as a location yet. Last year we were on the east side. This time it was a park setting. Thankfully the spring wildflowers were still putting on a show. We also had to be sure to mark the milestone of turning 16 and having a new driver in the family. Tips for Family Photo Sessions at Pease Park: It’s easier to find parking by the Live Oak Meadow than the Kingsbury Commons (and it’s about a 5-10 minute wal ..read more

Senior + Family photo session around the Ladybird Lake Trails in Austin This softball playing, live music listening, future Environmental Engineer wanted an iconic nature background for her High School Senior Photos. We picked the Ladybird Lake trails and the Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Austin, Texas for the photo session. If you’re also interested in having your Senior Photo Session around Ladybird Lake, check out my essential tips below. Tips for Senior Photo Sessions on the Trails: You have several entry points as options for Trail photos – around Austin High School, near Zachary Sco ..read more

Exploring Bull Creek District Park for High School Senior Pictures This mom requested a nature spot for her son’s Senior Photo Session. After I sent some options (Pease Park, Commons Ford Ranch, etc.), they picked Bull Creek. Recent rains meant the water was flowing in the creek, and the landscape was nice and green. If you’re also interested in having your Senior Photo Session at Bull Creek District Park, check out my essential tips below. Tips for Senior Photo Sessions at Bull Creek: Bring a towel and water shoes if you don’t mind going in the Creek for some photos and want to dry ..read more

Playing around the art and architecture on the University of Texas campus I’m always happy to see this family in front of my camera. Last time we were out at Commons Ford Ranch. This Spring, the mom chose the Blanton Museum Courtyard on the University of Texas campus.  We had to dodge a few graduating college seniors’ photo sessions, but mostly had the area to ourselves.  Tips for Photo Sessions in the Blanton Museum Courtyard: Check the Museum’s Event Calendar before confirming your session date and time to avoid conflicts  Pay to park at the Brazos Garage next door This a ..read more

Spring Wildflowers, being a rocket ship, and “Graduation” portraits For this Springtime Family Portrait Session, the mom requested wildflowers and a way to document the end of Elementary School and Middle School for her two kids. After driving around my favorite wildflower patches in Austin, we selected Mueller Southwest Greenway’s Butterfly Garden as our location. Each kid got their solo shots to document their graduating milestone. And then we recreated a photo from their last photo session to cap off our time together. Tips for Photo Sessions at Mueller Southwest Greenway: I like to s ..read more

Butler Park skyline views, Running around Ladybird Lake and Celebrating Graduation I always ask my graduating Seniors in Austin, Texas if they’d like to incorporate some of their hobbies into their Senior Photo Session. This University of Texas Senior loves running around Ladybird Lake (aka Town Lake) so we made sure to get some images in one of her favorite parts of town. If you’re also interested in having your Senior Photo Session at Butler Park and around the Ladybird Lake Trails, check out my essential tips below. Tips for Senior Photo Sessions around Ladybird Lake: You have several ..read more

Does your child have a favorite sport you want to document with a photo session?  For students of any age, you can schedule a Sports-themed Portrait Session. (The pricing is the same as a Senior Session). This High School Junior met me on the Tennis courts for her Sports Photo Session. All sports are an option: basketball, football, softball, baseball, track, cross-country, cheer, tennis, soccer, archery, water polo, swimming, volleyball, golf, lacrosse, etc. If you’re also interested in booking a Sports Photo Session for your child, check out my essential tips below: Tips for Sports ..read more