I met up with this family at Mills Pond for their holiday photo session. We caught the tail end of the Fall colors around the water.
And when your hair matches the trees before sunset, you fit right in.
Thanks for being so much fun during your photo session, D. Family!
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at Mills Pond in Wells Branch. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Stephanie was a recommendation on the Allandale listserv.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
We really liked Mills Pond. We also liked Stephanie’s energy, and how she is well organized.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Families should consider Mills Pond for their photo shoot.
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
If you want a colorful variety of backgrounds for your family photo session – head to North Austin. The Domain shopping center (Rock Rose Ave. in particular) has what you need. Keep in mind it’s extra busy with shoppers on the weekend – but if you park in the garages on the outskirts, you’ll be fine.
Still wondering what to expect from this location? Check out the pics from this fun family below:
That street has become one of my favorite urban spots in North Austin – so many different murals and scenes to choose from.
But you can also find patches of green to enjoy as well.
And we can’t forget my favorite purple window coverings (I’ll be sad when an actual store opens in this spot and my pretty background goes away).
Thanks for walking around with me 🙂
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at the Domain. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Stephanie and I met 8 years ago when we moved in a few doors down from her. Since then, we have done 4 sessions with her…two family photo sessions, a best friend session with my daughter and her bestie and a branding shoot with my real estate colleagues.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
Every time I have worked with Stephanie, she makes us feel so relaxed in front of the camera. From making us act silly, to posing us perfectly, to the fart machine to make my kids laugh.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Don’t stress about the shoot or over think it. Stephanie makes it so easy. She has several blog posts on location ideas that are really helpful. Stuck on outfit choices? She always has great recommendations. Grumpy kids? She can handle that (the fart machine was a hit with my kids). Sweaty faces? She comes prepared with blotting sheets and a fan. She has an eye for perfect backdrops and makes everyone look their best.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Smile big and enjoy it. The family having fun will show through in the photos.
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
Last year we had an urban background for their yearly photo session, so this time around we headed to Mills Pond in Wells Branch for some nature and fall colors.
Mill Pond has lots of great locations if you’re looking for a setting up north (near Wells Branch) for your own family photo session.
Features include a small wooden boardwalk (where you may be asked to name as many different Boy Scout Popcorn flavors hot-potato-style until you run out):
Great trees:
Plenty of places to sit and snuggle:
Happy exploring!
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session at Mills Pond. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We have known Stephanie for about 10 years and met through a mutual friend. She’s been taking our family photos since our first child was born.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
All the tricks Stephanie had up her sleeve to coax some wonderful smiles out of the kids!
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Make sure your kids have had an opportunity to run around before the photo shoot (otherwise, they may do it during the photo shoot)!
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
Stephanie is a delight to work with, and is so flexible and open to whatever comes up. At the same time, she is very prepared and has lots of great ideas to make things fun and to capture some wonderful moments.
If you’d like to book your own family photo session, please contact me below:
This summer I donated a family photo session to the Cribs Not Cagesauction 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:
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:
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:
and enjoy it. The family having fun will show through in the photos.
