Not sure what to get someone on your holiday shopping list? Give them photos! Photo gifts are my favorite to give. Past recipients of family photos have included:
My parents
My in-laws
My husband
Myself
Since that’s about 50% of the people I need to shop for, I like to research different ideas for what to do with the photos.
In the past, my favorite photo-based presents to gift have been:
Yearly hardbound photo book – I’ve used various sources to get these made – from Snapfish to Artifact Uprising.
Are you familiar with the Sekrit Theater? It’s a space on the Eastside of Austin, available to rent for photo sessions, filled with magical spots – from their greenhouse to a vintage Ford truck to various modes of transportation to explore (school bus, airstream trailer, bikes and more).
The kids were excited to run from spot to spot around the property – and we still didn’t get to everything.
And you have to tell someone a secret at Sekrit Theater, right?
And then you can pretend to ride motorcycles…
And share a bike with your brother…
Then climb through some windows…
To be back where you started at the Greenhouse.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at Sekrit Theater. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We know Stephanie because our kids’ are the same age at our elementary school, and we’re friends! We learned about Stephanie Friedman Photography because so many families at our school use her and her photos are beautiful!
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
We love how easy it is to work with Stephanie and how she gets our kids smiling!
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Take a look at Stephanie’s gallery! She has scooped out some amazing locations!
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Stephanie is amazing with kids and families, and she’s ready to catch them when they are looking their best!
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
I met up with this family at Mills Pond for their holiday photo session. We caught the tail end of the Fall colors around the water.
And when your hair matches the trees before sunset, you fit right in.
Thanks for being so much fun during your photo session, D. Family!
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at Mills Pond in Wells Branch. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Stephanie was a recommendation on the Allandale listserv.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
We really liked Mills Pond. We also liked Stephanie’s energy, and how she is well organized.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Families should consider Mills Pond for their photo shoot.
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
🖤🖤Did you miss getting family photos taken in 2019? 🖤🖤
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🖤🖤Would you like to save $100 doing so? 🖤🖤
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If yes, visit my 2020 Calendar to book.
Only 10 spots available. $50 deposit
$275 remainder session fee.
1 hour session
🖤🖤You receive all digital files and a $25 print credit. 🖤🖤
Offer ends Dec. 6th, 2019!
(Regularly priced family photo sessions in 2020 are $400 plus tax)
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SALE is now over – but you can still book for 2020 at my regular session fee price
If you want a colorful variety of backgrounds for your family photo session – head to North Austin. The Domain shopping center (Rock Rose Ave. in particular) has what you need. Keep in mind it’s extra busy with shoppers on the weekend – but if you park in the garages on the outskirts, you’ll be fine.
Still wondering what to expect from this location? Check out the pics from this fun family below:
That street has become one of my favorite urban spots in North Austin – so many different murals and scenes to choose from.
But you can also find patches of green to enjoy as well.
And we can’t forget my favorite purple window coverings (I’ll be sad when an actual store opens in this spot and my pretty background goes away).
Thanks for walking around with me 🙂
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at the Domain. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Stephanie and I met 8 years ago when we moved in a few doors down from her. Since then, we have done 4 sessions with her…two family photo sessions, a best friend session with my daughter and her bestie and a branding shoot with my real estate colleagues.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
Every time I have worked with Stephanie, she makes us feel so relaxed in front of the camera. From making us act silly, to posing us perfectly, to the fart machine to make my kids laugh.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Don’t stress about the shoot or over think it. Stephanie makes it so easy. She has several blog posts on location ideas that are really helpful. Stuck on outfit choices? She always has great recommendations. Grumpy kids? She can handle that (the fart machine was a hit with my kids). Sweaty faces? She comes prepared with blotting sheets and a fan. She has an eye for perfect backdrops and makes everyone look their best.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Smile big and enjoy it. The family having fun will show through in the photos.
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
Last year we had an urban background for their yearly photo session, so this time around we headed to Mills Pond in Wells Branch for some nature and fall colors.
Mill Pond has lots of great locations if you’re looking for a setting up north (near Wells Branch) for your own family photo session.
Features include a small wooden boardwalk (where you may be asked to name as many different Boy Scout Popcorn flavors hot-potato-style until you run out):
Great trees:
Plenty of places to sit and snuggle:
Happy exploring!
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at Mills Pond. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We have known Stephanie for about 10 years and met through a mutual friend. She’s been taking our family photos since our first child was born.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
All the tricks Stephanie had up her sleeve to coax some wonderful smiles out of the kids!
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Make sure your kids have had an opportunity to run around before the photo shoot (otherwise, they may do it during the photo shoot)!
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Stephanie is a delight to work with, and is so flexible and open to whatever comes up. At the same time, she is very prepared and has lots of great ideas to make things fun and to capture some wonderful moments.
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
and enjoy it. The family having fun will show through in the photos.
