by admin | Nov 21, 2019 | family, photography
This summer I donated a family photo session to the Cribs Not Cages auction benefiting Raices. This family (who also happen to be friends) had the winning bid.
So we met up in the Seaholm area to redeem their family photo session this month.
Thanks again for bidding towards this cause (helping and advocating for separated immigrant families).
It was so much fun watching the kids climb and scout out the downtown landscape.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
I was first introduced to Stephanie Friedman Photography when our sons were in the same preschool class at the elementary school. She took these vivid photos of the bubble class. The photos were very active and caught the spirit of each child in the class. From those few photos, I could not wait to use her again, I used her service for beautiful wildflower photos. I loved how she incorporated my children’s stuffed animals and whimsy in her pictures. I always feel luck to have a chance to be in a class with her son as I know there will be magical photos taken during the year.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
My favorite part of the photo session was how she let my children come up with their own ideas of how to pose and what to do. She was incredibly patient with them and really let them explore so that their personalities came through. I love her ability to let the kids take charge and to respect their ideas — it really make them feel part of the whole photo session. She is sweet, funny, and caring which really allows for the kids to relax and be themselves.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
I would tell any family who was planning a photo session to have fun!! Let your children be spontaneous and quirky. Try to start the photo session with the shirts tucked in and hair brushed, but if at the end, the shirt is no longer tucked in and the hair a bit wild, let that wonderful part of your child be captured.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
I love Stephanie Friedman Photography. She does such an amazing job!
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
by admin | Nov 14, 2019 | family, photography
When your house looks this festive for the holidays, it makes perfect sense to have your family portrait session right in your own backyard.
If you also want a photo session at home, I may ask you to re-arrange some plants, move your cars or transport lawn furniture into the good light.
Then we can capture your family’s personality (dogs included).
And make sure Mom & Dad get at least one sweet photo of just them.
Happy Holidays!
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
I hired Stephanie in the past to shoot a birthday party. She set up a super fun photo booth and my guests absolutely loved their souvenir shots.
“Dolly Parton” in the musical-themed photo booth
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
Stephanie relaxes everyone in the group with her cheerful personality, and we loved the process as she spontaneously offered up ideas for poses and backgrounds.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Don’t try to overthink wardrobe with something too stuffy. Be comfortable and you!
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
It’s a great pleasure to work with Stephanie. She’s reliable, genuine and has a great eye!
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
by admin | Nov 7, 2019 | family, photography
An in-home session doesn’t always mean staying indoors. For this family, we spent 95% of their shoot playing in and behind their backyard.
There were trees to climb, piggyback rides to be had and creeks to explore (including finding a tiny, tiny frog).
Favorite stuffed animals (with matching puppy dog eyes) are always welcome.
And I might ask you to practice your balance beam skills while your portrait is being taken.
This family had lots of giggles, snuggles and smiles as we enjoyed being outside.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
I’m lucky enough to know Stephanie Friedman from Gullett Elementary. She took amazing photos of the kid’s during Field Day last Spring and that led me to her professional site. I love how Stephanie is able to capture the spirit and personality of the people she’s photographed so much. Knowing she was a neighbor and fellow Gullett Mom only helped making the decision to use her for our family photos easier.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
I’m very self conscious, but Stephanie is so easy to be around and genuinely fun that I never felt self conscious. It just felt like my family was hanging out with a friend who happened to be taking pictures at the same time.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Stephanie really guides you through the process. I’ve never had profession photos taken of the family and didn’t know what to expect and she made everything so incredibly easy. My advise is don’t over think it because Stephanie has taken care of that for you. Just enjoy yourself.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
I’m going to have a very hard time waiting 2 weeks for my prints, but I KNOW they are going to be worth the wait. I am so excited!
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
by admin | Nov 6, 2019 | family, photography
I met up with this family at Lady Bird Lake for their first ever professional family photos. Cooler temps and winds didn’t stop the smiles and silliness.
We had fun exploring under and around the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
What was your favorite part of your photo session?
“Stephanie was so helpful throughout the entire process. This was our first ever family photo session and we needed a lot of guidance. Stephanie was patient and provided good suggestions while we stressed over finding the perfect location. She looked at our outfit choices and gave us helpful feedback. And, she made the photo shoot enjoyable! Even my picture reluctant, camera-avoiding children said immediately afterward, “That was fun! Can we do it again next year?!?”
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
by admin | Oct 31, 2019 | Halloween, photography
If you tell me that your daughter is dressing up as a Victorian Vampire and you are wondering the best place to have her Halloween photo session — I will find you a Victorian Mansion.
This session was my first time working at the Woodbine Mansion, but hopefully not the last.
And yes – there is a lot of LIGHT in our Vampire photo session – but what photographer could resist all of those beautiful windows 🙂
We did have fun playing around with the giant mirror …
… and all of the period furniture as well.
And staying in character 🙂
Please enjoy these sneak peeks from her Halloween-themed photo session. To see all the images in the (password protected) gallery, go HERE.
If you’d like to book your own photo session (costumes optional) – contact me below:
