Tips for Photo Sessions at Butler Park | Austin Senior and Family Photographer
If you’d also like to have a photo session at Butler Park, here are my tips below:
- PARKING:Â There is a small paid parking lot off of Barton Springs Road. Use the Park ATX app to pay Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm and on Saturdays from 12pm-5pm. If the parking lot is full, you can also look for street parking along Riverside Dr. or in the pay lot at the Long Center.
- OPERATING HOURS:Â The park is open from 5am-10pm daily.
- LOCATIONS:Â Main features include the Doug Sahm Hill (with those downtown Austin skyline views), an open meadow, walking trails, three docks overlooking the pond and some flower beds.
- RESTROOMS: There are public restrooms near the Alliance Children’s Garden you can use to change outfits in. (Or you can also change outfits in your car)
- EVENTS: Keep an eye on local event calendars to make sure there aren’t major conflicts nearby at the Palmer Events Center or the Long Center.
- NEARBY RESTAURANTS: If you’d like to go out for dinner after your photo session at Butler Park, some nearby favorites include: Terry Black’s BBQ, Mexican Restaurant El Alma, and walk up or drive-through Sandy’s Hamburgers.Â
- DOG-FRIENDLY:Â Yes, this park is definitely dog-friendly.
- WHAT TO BRING: It’s optional, but some prop ideas are listed HERE for families and HERE for Seniors.Â
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Client Feedback and Advice
- What prompted you to have this photo session?I asked for referrals from friends who also had seniors and your name came up. I checked out your site, and you had availability on our timeline.
- What do you plan to do with your digital photos? We’ll use them to create announcements for her graduation and grad party. We’ll also share them with family who are out of state.
- How did you choose your location for your session?My senior had a preference for nature, and we wanted some with the city skyline. Stephanie recommended the perfect place that worked for both!
- What advice would you give to other High School Seniors planning a similar photo session?Be flexible and prepared to have fun and maybe be a little goofy. The goal is to capture your senior in their element and celebrate how we’ve all made it to senior year!
- Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? Working with Stephanie was incredibly easy. From scheduling to meeting up at the location, the emails and texts made it simple and low stress.
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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