High School Senior Year Checklist – August

by admin | Aug 31, 2025 | photography, seniors

High School Senior Year To Do List | Austin, Texas

Congrats!

You’ve made it to your Senior Year of High School. Want help keeping on top of all your College Prep and School Milestones? See below for checklists.

august college prep to do list

high school senior year checklist

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Now Booking Photo Sessions – Fall 2025

by admin | Aug 16, 2025 | photography

✨ High School Senior and Family Photo Sessions ✨ | Austin, Texas

I’m now booking Fall 2025 Senior and Family Photo Sessions!

If you’re a High School Senior ready to document this milestone year or a Family looking to take updated photos for the holidays, I’m now scheduling sessions through early December 2025.

See below for what’s on offer. Can’t wait to see you in front of my camera!

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St. Edwards Park – Senior Photo Session

by admin | Aug 6, 2025 | photography, seniors

Class of 2026 High School Photo Session | Austin Senior Photographer

I last saw this High School Senior when I did her family photos at the Blanton Museum two years ago. (And we got some Senior photos for her older sister then).

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When it came time for her own Senior Photos, she requested a nature background. I did some scouting at St. Edwards Park (a spot I’ve haven’t had a Senior session at yet).

st. edwards greenbelt park in north austin

The park was looking pretty green for end of summer, but we decided to bring some flowers with us for a pop of color.

high school senior holding colorful bouquet of flowers for photo session

If you’re also interested in having your High School Senior Photo Session at St. Edwards Park, check out my tips below.

Tips for High School Senior Photo Sessions at St. Edwards Park

Plan to park in the small lot at 7301 Spicewood Springs Road
There aren’t restrooms on site, so you’ll have to change outfits in your car
Spring can bring fields of wildflowers. The rest of the year has lush greenery along the trails
Keep an eye out of cactus and ants in the fields (I recommend wearing a pair of cowboy boots during your session)
You can also hike down to the greenbelt for some water views

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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own High School Senior portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.

Client Feedback and Advice

What do you plan to do with your digital photos? I plan to use the digital photos for a yearbook ad celebrating Kate’s graduation and for her graduation announcement.
What advice would you give to others planning a similar Senior photo session? My advice is to moms of very independent kids: now is not the time to completely cede control on the outfits, or you may end up surprised on picture day. Have your senior try on what he or she wants to wear at least a week before pictures and make sure you don’t need to go shopping.
Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? We had a great time with Stephanie! I can’t wait to see the pictures!

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Skateboarding at the Long Center – High School Photo Session

by admin | Jul 31, 2025 | advice / tips, photography

Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin | High School Photo Session

When trying to find a scenic skateboarding-friendly location, we decided on the Long Center. It’s a great backdrop for photos in downtown Austin.

skateboarder portrait session in downtown austin

And that concrete rotunda and pathways made for some fun action shots. We also got more traditional posed photos in a variety of backgrounds.

long center for the performing arts high school student photo session by stephanie friedman photography

If you live in Austin and are also interested in having your photos taken at the Long Center, check out my tips below:

Tips for High School Photo Sessions at the Long Center:

Check the Long Center Event calendar to see if there are any conflicting events
The roof of the Long Center Garage also has great skyline views and is rarely crowded (I like the colorful yellow and purple painted walls by the stairs & elevators)
Be prepared to change outfits in your car since there isn’t a restroom nearby
Golden hour sessions (one hour before sunset) make great lighting on the buildings downtown
You can pay to the park at the Long Center garage or look for a spot on the street

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Long Center Rotunda – High School Photos

by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | advice / tips, photography

Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin | High School Photo Session

The Long Center in Austin is a great backdrop for your High School Photo Session.

With a variety of architectural details and fun reflections, it makes a unique urban setting. And you can get great skyline views of downtown Austin from the rotunda.

long center photo session

For this high school student, we included his skateboarding skills in his photo session.

skateboarding at the long center in downtown austin in front of the skyline by stephanie friedman photography

If you live in Austin and are also interested in having your photos taken in this part of town, check out my tips below:

Tips for High School Photo Sessions at the Long Center:

Check the Long Center Event calendar to see if there are any conflicting events
The roof of the Long Center Garage also has great skyline views and is rarely crowded (I like the colorful yellow and purple painted walls by the stairs & elevators)
Be prepared to change outfits in your car since there isn’t a restroom nearby
Golden hour sessions (one hour before sunset) make great lighting on the buildings downtown
You can pay to the park at the Long Center garage or look for a spot on the street

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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own photo session in Austin, Texas. Explore more portrait sessions on my blog.