Tips for Portrait Sessions at Zilker Botanical Gardens | Austin Senior Photographer
If you’d also like to have a photo session at Zilker Botanical Gardens, here are my tips below:
- LOCATION FEE: There is a $50 location fee for professional photo sessions at the Gardens. Sessions must end 30 minutes before the Garden closes and start two hours before that. So you may not get “golden hour” during your session.
- EVENTS CALENDAR: Check out their Events calendar in case of conflicts.
- PARKING: There is a parking lot in front of the gardens. They also have overflow parking available a short walk away.
- OPERATING HOURS: Photo Sessions are available from 9am-4:30pm Sept. – May. Photo Sessions are available from 8am-3:30pm in June – August.
- LOCATIONS: Popular features include the “keyhole” Butler Window, the various pergolas and the flowering gardens. There’s also a small waterfall in the prehistoric garden section.
- RESTROOMS: There are public restrooms around the grounds you can use to change outfits in. The nicest ones are next to the giftshop.
- NEARBY RESTAURANTS: If you’d like to go out for dinner after your photo session, Barton Springs has lots of great options including Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant, Juliet Italian Kitchen and Green Mesquite BBQ.
- DOG-FRIENDLY: Yes, as long as they are on leash. Check the FAQs.
- WHAT TO BRING: It’s optional, but some prop ideas are listed HERE for Seniors.
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Stephanie Friedman first picked up a camera in high school, went on to study photojournalism at the University of Texas (Hook ‘Em), then worked as a photo researcher in educational publishing for over 20 years.
Besides all that, she’s been photographing Families and Seniors for the last 10 years. You can count on her to be communicative and organized before your session. She’ll help you feel relaxed and confident during your session. And you’ll have a smile on your face after your session once you see your new photos.
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