by admin | Oct 15, 2019 | family, photography
Have you heard of the Flower Vault? It’s a temporary art installation full of fake flowers. They have one location in San Antonio and just opened a second spot in Austin at the Domain this season.
With eight flowery backgrounds for October and plans to swap in more holiday themed settings in November/December, it’s a fun spot to explore and be photographed in.
Kids 10 and under are free with an adult ticket (cost is $20/adult).
Swinging and dancing are encouraged.
If you’d like your own family portrait session in this location, check out my blog post with details or just view the available mini-session dates for October on Calendly.
Cost
It’s a $50 deposit (includes tickets for two adults) to save your date/time
Remainder of fee due at your session: $275.
It’s a very fun place to play! To see the rest of the photos from this session, check out the (password protected) full gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Stephanie has been a co-worker of mine for many years. She also took pictures of my oldest when she was 1. That was 7 years ago!
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
The venue was really cool and engaging for the girls. But mostly it was how great Stephanie was at putting the girls at ease and also letting them have fun. They immediately felt comfortable with her.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Don’t be pressured to get that perfectly-posed shot. Often the best pictures are the candid ones when you didn’t even realize you were being photographed. I think kids need to be captured when they are having fun!
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
My kids are much more likely to participate when I bribe them with ice cream after the shoot. 🙂
If you’d like to book a family photo this season (not necessarily at the Flower Vault), you can see my remaining dates in 2019 HERE. You can also contact me below:
by admin | Oct 7, 2019 | photography
Announcing Flower Vault Mini Photo Sessions this October!
Do you still need to book your Family photo session this year?
Are you looking for a unique, colorful indoor space?
Check out these photos from the Flower Vault’s website of their latest Austin installation at the Domain:
If you’d like to book a 45 minute session for your family…
Total Cost:
Deposit: $50
Remainder of session fee: $275
(includes tickets for two adults (kids under 10 are free) – $40 value)
Visit my Calendly link to book your spot – see you in the flowers!
If you’re interested in a regular family photo session at a different location, check out my November availability HERE.
by admin | Sep 29, 2019 | location scouting, photography
Are you interested in a personal branding or family photo session and are considering the Domain shopping area in North Austin as your location? Wondering where the best spots are along Rock Rose Ave.? If yes and yes, then follow along below:
Parking:
You can park at either the Blue or Red Garages (see map)
Storefronts:
Then there are a lot of cute spots to explore. Like the ivy wall next to the Apple store.
The colorful mural on the Erin Condren store.
And even stores that aren’t open yet have colorful wallpaper on their windows.
We went on a Saturday night and it was plenty crowded – but everyone was nice about taking turns at their favorite photogenic spots.
You’ll even spot some greenery in places – such as next to the Lavaca St. Bar.
And if you’re over 21, we can go inside the Wonder Bar – but if not, we can enjoy the colorful mosaics outside the entrance.
And slightly off of Rock Rose Ave. further west are some more cute spots. You can sit on the striped orange couches behind Restoration Hardware.
Or check out the men’s clothing store across the street with the fantastic green tilework.
It’ll be fun!
Ready to book? Check out my Fall calendar availability and contact me below 🙂
by admin | Sep 19, 2019 | branding, Creative Business Stories, photography
Headshots and Branding
Does your website need updated headshots and branding imagery?
Are you not quite sure where to start?
Let me help. One of my favorite parts is talking through your Creative Business Story. What do you want to show? What’s your story to tell?
Location, Location, Location
This group was updating their website and needed a variety of new headshots. First, we discussed shooting indoors vs. outdoors (it was August in Texas after all). Then, once they decided they wanted to be outside, I sent them three different downtown skyline options
- The view from the Long Center
- The view from Palmer Event Center
- The view from the Pedestrian Bridge
(Butler Park is under construction or I would have sent that as an option as well).
They decided on the Austin downtown skyline view from the Pedestrian Bridge.
The night of the shoot, I came prepared with a portable fan, ice packs and cold water (since it was a “balmy” 98 degrees). We made sure to get a variety of close-ups as well as images that showed the skyline.
And at the end – when they suggested a team pyramid – I was happy to comply.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Creative Business Story branding package. To see all the photos, click HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We had our family portraits done with Stephanie several years ago and she recently did a “Best Friends” photoshoot with my daughter. The pictures from both sessions were amazing. We have another family photo session scheduled for October with Stephanie.
2. What was your favorite part of your branding session?
There were two favorite parts for me…the location and how fun it was. First, Stephanie recommended the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge over Lady Bird Lake and it was perfect. The skyline at sunset was amazing and the photos turned out great. Second, it was so fun! There were 4 of us and we got to ham it up for the camera and just be silly. We got the serious shots we needed but also got some hilarious shots. We also took some headshots in front of some trees and greenery and they turned out really nice.
3. What advice would you give to other people planning a branding session?
Do the session outside if possible. The lighting was great and it gives a different look than just taking your headsets in the studio. If was 100 degrees when we did our shoot. Stephanie had a handheld fan and blotting tissues that came in very handy! If you do it inside, pick a location that has some really interesting backdrops for your photos. It is always better to have more that just headshots in case you ever need them.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Just that I think you should book a branding session with Stephanie. You won’t regret it!
If your small business also needs updated images, please contact me below:
by admin | Aug 8, 2019 | advice / tips, photography
So you’ve booked your Fall session and figured out your location. What’s left to do? Figure out what the whole family is going to wear.
I have a membership with the online styling service, Style & Select, that you are welcome to use as one of my clients. Just contact me in the form at the bottom of this page for the access code.
How does it work?
Once you receive the access code from me, click on the link below to start styling:
You’ll fill out an online questionnaire.
And you’ll want to pick out some of your coordinating colors:
Then you’ll get a page of shopping results – which you’ll favorite. When picking your favorites – think about what you’ll feel confident in, what your family will feel comfortable in and what will go well with your location. Keep the weather in mind.
Sample options:
Out of your favorites, you can email yourself the final choices. You’ll then have the option to buy directly at each online store. I can also send you a list of the current coupon codes for some of the shops.
You can also visit their blog which has a quick styling tip sheet.
Happy Styling and Shopping!
