The five skills I bring to every Branding Photo Session

The five skills I bring to every Branding Photo Session

Why should we work together on your branding photo session?

two hives honey branding photo session

You’re a business owner looking to level up your visual content. How do you know which photographer to choose for your branding photo session?

Here’s what I bring to the table:

Compelling Visual Storytelling: With a background in photojournalism, I specialize in visual storytelling. I’ll capture what’s special about your business through stunning imagery. I’ll work closely with you to understand your brand’s unique personality and values, ensuring that every photo aligns with your vision.

Professionalism: With over 10 years of experience, I bring a high level of professionalism to every shoot. You can trust that I’ll deliver on time and within budget, providing you with the polished photos you need to stand out. On one photo set, I was nicknamed the “Get ‘er Done Girl” by a cowboy as I kept everyone on time and well organized.

Local Expertise: Having been based in Austin for over 20 years gives me a deep understanding of the local culture and aesthetics. I know the best locations and lighting to showcase your brand in the most authentic way possible.

Versatility: Whether you need headshots, product photography, event coverage, or lifestyle shots, I can handle it all. My versatility ensures that you have a comprehensive portfolio of images to use across various marketing channels.

Collaboration: I believe in a collaborative approach. Your input and ideas are essential to creating the perfect visual representation of your brand. We’re better together, so let’s bring your vision to life.

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If you’re looking for an Austin Branding Photographer to collaborate with on a creative business photo shoot, drop me a line. 

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Austin Fall Checklist – Fun Things To Do With Kids

Austin Fall Checklist – Fun Things To Do With Kids

Looking for fun Kid-Friendly ideas this Fall in Austin, Texas?

fall checklist for families in austin, texas

The temperature has started to drop and the festivals are on the rise. If you’re looking for suggestions for fun things to do with kids in or around Austin this Fall…

 

Print out my checklist of favorites above and have a great time this season. And if you need help with the fifth item on the list, contact me below.

Links to events:

Have you own Fun Family-Friendly Fall activities to suggest for this September, October or November, please let me know…

 

Otherwise – hope for chilly temperatures, bundle up in your light sweaters (this is Texas after all) and go have some fun!

 

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Austin Date Night ideas – Top 10 Ideas for a Fun Night Out

Austin Date Night ideas – Top 10 Ideas for a Fun Night Out

Looking for unique Date Night ideas in Austin, Texas?

couples date night ceramics in Austin, Texas

Going out for dinner, drinks or a movie are classic date night stand-bys. If you’re in the mood for something a little different, check out some of the fun suggestions below:

 

    Have fun on your next night out without the kids!

     

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    What month should I book an outdoor photo session in Austin?

    What month should I book an outdoor photo session in Austin?

    You are planning on booking a photo session this year. But what month should you schedule it for?

     

    First question – do you picture yourself in a sundress or a sweater?

    Second question – what items in your family’s schedule will you need to work around?

    Third question – do you have an external deadline to consider? (ex. Holiday Cards being sent out, Yearbook deadline for Senior Photos or Branding images for a website launch)

    Once you have answers to those three questions, take a look at my month-by-month graphics below to see what Austin has to offer when planning an outdoor photo session.

     

     

    Still have questions? Please contact me so I can help.

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    Top 10 Austin Animal Adventures – Fun Ideas for Kids

    Top 10 Austin Animal Adventures – Fun Ideas for Kids

    Fun things to do in and around Austin – Animal Edition

     

    Do your kids love hanging out with animals? And do they want to get hands-on with a favorite furry or scaly friend? See below for my Top 10 suggestions of where to take them in and around Austin as a family:

     

    hand bottle feed baby goat

    1) Sweet Eats Farm

    Location: 14400 E State Hwy. 29, Georgetown, TX 78626

    Animal Activities: Farm & Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Pig Races (3x/day), also has seasonal activities such as “hand bottle-feeding baby animals”

    Cost: General Admission – $18.95 online/$23.95 at the gate, Special Events will require tickets (and may cost extra)

    Details: Located in Georgetown but so family-friendly with jump pads, mazes, swing, slides and my kids’ personal favorite: apple cannons.

    Website and list of events.

     

    beekeeper holding hive full of honey bees

    2) Two Hives Honey Tour

    Location: 7617 Nez Perce Trce, Manor, TX 78653

    Animal Activities: Bee Hive Tours, Honey Harvests, Intro to Bees & Beekeeping

    Cost: Prices vary – but Kids Hive tours start at $35

    Details: Located in Manor. Dress up as a beekeeper and learn all about these busy bees. 

    Website and list of events.

     

    Austin Humane Society

    3) Volunteer at the Austin Humane Society

    Location: 124 W Anderson Ln., Austin, TX 78752

    Animal Activities: So many options – check their site for details – but can include being a pen pal to a cat or dog, reading to rescue animals and learning about dog training.

    Cost: Free, but registration is required

    Details: Check age requirements – some are for 5 and younger and some are for 6 and older

    Website and list of events.

     

    list of birds found at Commons Ford

    4) Bird Watching at Commons Ford Ranch

    Location: 614 N Commons Ford Rd, Austin, TX 78733

    Animal Activities: Bird watching and fishing

    Cost: Free

    Details: This 215 acre lakefront park is great for bird walks in all seasons. Don’t forget your sunscreen, water and bug spray!

    Website

     

    horse trail ride in Texas

    5) Book a Trail Ride

    Location: Book with Tri-Star Farms (Coupland, TX) – seen above, Texas Trail Rides (Austin), or Maverick Horseback Riding (Austin)

    Animal Activities: Horseback trail riding

    Cost: Varies by location, starting prices from $95/person – $150/person 

    Details: Remember to wear close-toed shoes and long pants. 

    Tri-Star Farms (Coupland, TX) 

    Texas Trail Rides (Austin)

    Maverick Horseback Riding (Austin)

    Goats at Jester King Brewery

    6) Visit the Goats at Jester King Brewery

    Location: 13187 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736

    Animal Activities: Learn about, feed and pet their herd of Nigerian Dwarf Goats 

    Cost: Buy tickets on-site (price not currently listed on their website – but we paid $12/person when we went last Spring)

    Details: They also offer Brewery Tours. And keep an eye on their events page for Goat Yoga. 

    Website

    kitten yoga

    7) Take a kitten or puppy yoga class

    Location: Various locations such as Oak + Lotus, Austin Humane Society and Austin Pets Alive

    Animal Activities: Usually a 45-minute yoga class with time for playing with puppies and kittens through out 

    Cost: Prices vary from $5 (AHS), $35 (APA) to $49/person (O+L)

    Details: Dress for yoga and don’t forget to take fun photos!

    Oak + Lotus

    Austin Humane Society

    Austin Pets Alive

    Purrfecto Cat Cafe

    8) Visit the Purrfecto Cat Lounge

    Location: 2300 S Lamar Blvd unit 104, Austin, TX 78704

    Animal Activities: You can book a 30 minute or 70 minute Catx-perience to pet and possibly adopt your next cat

    Cost: $15 plus tax (30 minutes) or $30 plus tax (70 minutes)

    Details: They also have various events like “Trivia & Toe Beans, Stretch & Snuggle (Yoga) and Wine & Whiskers”

    Note: Minimum age is 6 years old. 

    Website

    peacocks at Mayfield Park in Austin, Texas

    9) Visit the Peacocks at Mayfield Park

    Location: 3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703

    Animal Activities: Watch (but don’t touch) the Peafowl that live at Mayfield Park. You can also search for turtles and fish in their ponds.

    Cost: Free

    Details: Information on the almost two dozen Peafowl that live at the park HERE.

    Website

    central texas pig rescue

    10) Central Texas Pig Rescue

    Location: Smithville, Texas

    Animal Activities: They offer volunteer workdays, public tours and seasonal events

    Cost: Varies – but volunteer events are $10/person and public tours are $25/person

    Details: Tours are two hours long and involve lots of walking. “You’ll get to get up close and personal with our residents to give lots of belly rubs, hear rescue stories, learn about how we care for over 200 pig residents as a volunteer team, and you’ll learn about the intelligence and joy of pigs!”

    Note: Children must be at least 10 years old to attend a Volunteer Workday.

    Website

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    f you’re lucky to have family in town or kids old enough for sleep-overs or to stay home by themselves – you may not need this advice. And while we have some favorite babysitters, we’ve also been checking out the local Parents Night Out options around town. So I wanted to share what I’ve researched. Here are some options if you want your kids to get a night out at the same time as you get a date night:

    Thinkery

    Location: 1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723

    Age range: 4+ years old (must be potty-trained)

    Cost: $45 first child, $25 each additional child ($5 discount for Members)

    Details: Kids have the museum to themselves and live it up with pizza, hands-on STEAM activities, exhibit exploration and MORE!

    Extra perks: Check out the special discounts offered in the Mueller community for your date night

    Schedule and to book: Tend to fall on Friday nights from 5:30pm – 10pm

    Crenshaw’s

    Location: 5000 Fairview Dr, Austin, TX 78731

    Age range: 5-11 years old

    Cost: $30 first child, $20 for second child

    Details: Night out of fun that includes gymnastics, trampoline, pit time, recreational swimming, games, snack, and a full length movie (G-PG) on a HUGE movie screen (includes a mid-evening light snack and a drink). Don’t forget to bring a bathing suit and a towel.

    Schedule and to book: Saturday nights once/month 6:30pm – 10:45pm (Registration for each Kids Night Out starts TWO weeks before the date of the night.)

    YMCA

    Location: various

    Age range: 3 – 12 years old

    Cost: $30 members ($60 non-members)

    Details: swimming, gym games, pizza, crafts and more

    Schedule and to book: Saturdays from 5:00pm-9:30pm

    Austin Ninjas

    Location: 6001 W Parmer Ln #430, Austin, TX 78727

    Age range: 5 – 12 years old

    Cost: $30/child

    Details: Gym time, 2 slices of pizza and water bottle included (must sign waiver)

    Schedule and to book: Saturday nights, once/month, 6:30pm – 10pm

    Lifekido

    Location: 3636 Bee Caves Rd #212, Austin, TX 78746

    Age range: 5 – 7 years old

    Cost: $35 for current students, $30 additional siblings; non-members: $40 for first, $35 for additional siblings

    Details: martial arts games, an obstacle course, movie AND pizza!

    Schedule and to book: Saturdays from 5:30pm – 8pm (usually once/month during the school year)

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    Crux Climbing Center

    Location: 121 Pickle Rd #100, Austin, TX 78704

    Age range: 4 – 10 years old

    Cost: $35/child (members); $45/child (non-members)

    Details: Date Night is a 4 hour guided play session run by our professional and experienced staff. During these 4 hours your kids will climb and play in our awesome Pandamonium room! Kids will have toys, games, and all the climbing they can handle! Our classes are capped at 6 participants to ensure that your child gets plenty of attention and supervision. Crux will provide cheese/ peperroni pizza for your kids for no additional cost!

    Schedule and to book: Ever first Friday of the month from 6:00pm – 10pm

    My Gym

    Location: 5307 W US Hwy 290 Service Rd, Austin, TX 78735

    Age range: 2-9 years old

    Cost: $30/child members, $35/child non-members (discounts are offered when enrolling siblings)

    Details: games, rides, songs, dances, relays, obstacle courses and more.
    * Pizza and juice are provided for dinner.

    Schedule and to book: Fridays from 5:30pm – 8:30pm

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    Toybrary

    Location: 2001 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

    Age range: Site doesn’t list age range

    Cost: $35/child ($10 per additional sibling)

    Details: Kids craft, play dress up, play outside and more

    Schedule and to book: Saturdays from 5pm – 8pm

    LittleLand

    Location: Various locations in and around Austin

    Age range: 2+ years old

    Cost: $45/child (10% discount per additional sibling)

    Details: Kids play and get pizza and juice

    Schedule and to book: Alternating Friday and Saturdays from 4:30pm-8:30pm

    Austin Bouldering Project

    Location: 979 Springdale Rd #150, Austin, TX 78702

    Age range: 5-12 years old

    Cost: $40/child, $30 for sibling ($20/child and $15 sibling if Members)

    Details: Kids climb and get pizza and a movie

    Schedule and to book: Two Fridays a month from 5:30pm-10pm

    Austin Gymnastics Club

    Location:13776 US-183 Hwy, Austin, TX 78750

    Age range: 4+ years old and up

    Cost: $40/child, $35/sibling, $45/day of walk-in

    Details: Gymnastics, pizza, games and crafts

    Schedule and to book: Monthly – see site for dates

    Capital Gymnastics

    Location: They have Cedar Park, Pflugerville and Round Rock locations

    Age range: 3-12 years old

    Cost: $30/child, $25/sibling, +$5/day of walk-in

    Details: Gymnastics, movie and dinner

    Schedule and to book: Fridays from 6pm-10pm – see site for dates

    Code Ninjas

    Location: 3621 E. Whitestone Blvd. Suite 500, Cedar Park, TX 78613

    Age range: 7+ years old

    Cost: Not listed on site

    Details: Games, puzzles, building and more

    Schedule and to book: See site for dates


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    2. Top 12 Ideas from January to December in Austin with Kids

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