Tanglewood Park – Fall Family Photo Session

Tanglewood Park – Fall Family Photo Session

It’s a yearly tradition to meet at Tanglewood Park for this Family’s Holiday photo session. And as with any photo session involving a toddler, we all followed little brother’s lead. Which meant taking frequent snack breaks and always being on the move to check out new parts of the park.

Please enjoy some of my favorite pictures from this family’s portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

At-home – Fall Family Session

At-home – Fall Family Session

Because of Covid, I’ve had many more at-home sessions than any other year. And this fun family got to to hang out and play around in their front and backyard in South Austin for their holiday photos.

Please enjoy some of my favorite pictures from this family’s portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

Bull Creek – Fall Family Photo Session

Bull Creek – Fall Family Photo Session

There’s a reason I always see at least five other photographers working at Bull Creek whenever I shoot there in the Fall. Between the water and the rocks and Fall colors, it’s a magical kind of place. Besides that, it also makes me say, “Oh – that’s my new favorite log!” when I find a new spot to let families hang out on.

Please enjoy my favorite pictures from this family’s portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

Mill Pond – Fall Family Photo Session

Mill Pond – Fall Family Photo Session

This mom requested Fall color for her yearly family photo session. So the hunt was on for the best location … luckily Mill Pond was serving up some yellow and orange tones for us.

Please enjoy my favorite pictures from this family’s portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

Central Park – Fall Family Photo Session

Central Park – Fall Family Photo Session

Wondering where to have your family photos this year? If convenience, comfort and central locations are important to you…

The Central Park walking path behind Central Market on North Lamar is a great choice!

  • Centrally-located with plenty of parking
  • Kid-friendly (kids can climb the tree or look for turtles in the pond) and Pet-friendly
  • Variety of backgrounds from the water to the parking garage

Plus if you want to treat your kids to ice cream afterwards, that’s available at the Central Market grocery store next door.

It’s been a recurring location choice for this lovely family. And it gave their new dog another place to explore.

Please enjoy some favorite pictures from this family’s portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.

Brushy Creek Community Gardens – Holiday Portrait Session

Brushy Creek Community Gardens – Holiday Portrait Session

Happy Holidays! Now that the Christmas cards have been sent out, it’s safe to share these family photos.

So during the same session where we take Halloween photos, there is a quick outfit change to make sure Christmas is covered as well.

Brushy Creek Community Center has been the site of this family’s holiday photos before. Check out Carsyn and her friend Kate as babies there from way back in 2013.

Please enjoy some favorite pictures from their portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.


1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?

Stephanie has been taking beautiful photos of my daughter and I since she was an infant.

2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?

One of my favorite parts, in addition to the sheer magic Stephanie has in capturing the most incredible moments, is her flexibility. We combine a Halloween and Christmas shoot together, arriving dressed fancy for Christmas photos and then doing a quick change into my daughter Halloween costume. We are all busy, and this year obviously posed increased challenges with Covid-19, so it is super important to me to have this combined session. On that note, Stephanie was exceptionally conscious of health and safety needs – wearing a mask and maintaining distancing during the shoot

3. What advice would you give to other people planning a branding session?

Plan your outfit and the theme of the shoot in advance and Stephanie will help you determine the PERFECT location to serve as the most fitting backdrop. Last year she found a mansion for us to shoot my daughter as a vampire for Halloween that also had a beautiful garden and gazebo for our concurrent Christmas photos.

4. Anything else to add?

I have said it before, and I will say it again. Stephanie not only takes absolutely stunning photos, but she does it with laughter and joy. She makes the entire photo shoot fun (including being a kid whispered) and the results exceed my expectations every single year.