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Top 10 Favorite Hikes around Austin
One of my New Years Resolutions is to go on more hikes. The kids love them (collecting sticks! throwing rocks in creeks! climbing over boulders!) - and this time of year (January - April) is one of the most pleasant seasons to be outside in Austin (if you're not in a...
2019 Photography Goals
Happy New Year! Are you a fan of New Year's Resolutions? I am, I like to think of them as a great time to make a list and plan for the future. I start with the "what." As in, WHAT do I want to get out of this year? For me, it's to learn new skills, grow my business,...
Let it Snow (in Texas) – Photo Booth Session
It rarely snows in Austin, unless you happened to come to the Photo Booths I ran at the kids' holiday parties last week. If you'd like to have your own Snow Booth, do the following steps: First step, order fake snow from Amazon. 2. Pack up all the gear you need Bring...
In-home Family Photo Sessions – Artistic add-ons
My kids know they can make a pretty big mess if there's picture taking involved. They're also extra eager if they themselves are the canvas. So if your kids are like mine, and you've booked a Family Photo Session at your house - let me know if you'd like to add on any...
How to build a Photo Story – Photojournalism Tips for Family Photo Sessions
Working at newspapers (The Daily Texan, The Palladium-Item, and The Newport Daily News) while majoring in photojournalism in college (University of Texas at Austin, 1994-1998) satisfied three things for me: I got to create on a daily basis. Every day was different -...
About Me – Throwback Thursday
You can read About Me on my bio page, but in honor of Throwback Thursday, let's take a walk down memory lane. Won't you join me on this journey that led me to Family Photography... Secret Shopping I've always liked learning about new things, so after graduating...
Playful Prompts and Poses – Photography tips
Do you (or your clients) feel awkward when in front of a camera? You're not alone. Maybe 20% of the families I photograph are completely comfortable (and will love and snuggle with little prompting at their photo session). But if you find yourself standing there,...
New Client Questionnaire – Photography Tips
One of my favorite spots on the internet is the Humans of New York Instagram feed. And while I like his photography, it's his interviewing skills that bring out moving stories of honesty and vulnerability that I love the most. When he was asked how he does it, "To get...
Heather & Carsyn – Holiday Portrait Session
Now that Christmas cards have gone out, it's safe to share this Holiday Portrait session taken at Zilker Botanical Gardens. Like years past, we did a combination Halloween / Christmas photo session. Carsyn loved spotting all the bugs, fish and furry creatures among...
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