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Tips for a Family Photo Session in the Seaholm District
Top 5 Tips for Photo Sessions in the Seaholm District | Austin Family Photographer
This Austin Family met me in the Seaholm District for their Holiday photo session. We explored the blocks around the Austin Central Library, walked the Butterfly Bridge and each of the four kids got their individual time in front of my camera.
If you’d also like to have a Family or Senior photo session in Downtown Austin at the Seaholm District, here are my tips below:
1.PARKING: Paid garage parking is available at the Central Library or Trader Joe’s nearby (you can also use the Library restrooms during their operating hours for outfit changes). And if you buy anything at Trader Joe’s, they’ll validate your parking.
2. LOCATIONS: There’s a great variety of urban and nature backgrounds in a few block radius. Make sure you take advantage of all the different backdrops available. It’s a fun juxtiposition of greenery and metal.
3. TRAFFIC: This area is very popular, so expect other photo shoots to be happening at the same time and take your turn in front of popular spots. You will also have literal car traffic going across the Butterfly Bridge, so be careful when photographing there. Have a spotter for cars.
4. DINING: Make a plan to eat downtown after your session. There are lots of great restaurants within walking distance.
5. CLOTHING: Choose outfits that match the modern, urban vibe. And wear comfortable shoes – we’ll be walking several blocks.
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Client Feedback and Advice
- What prompted you to have this photo session? We do an annual family photo session most years. These kids keep growing and changing every year.
- What do you plan to do with your digital photos? We will do a holiday card for our friends and family and a calendar for Nana (she can’t get enough pics of her grandkids).
- How did you choose your location for your session? We have done several photo sessions in nature spaces; it was fun mix it up and be in town this time. I’m so glad we did – it was fun and reminded me how much I love Austin.
- What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session? Read all of Stephanie’s advice on her website and don’t leave clothes shopping to the last minute (like we do, every year…). Also give everybody lots of time to get ready before the session, if you can.
- Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? Working with Stephanie was a great experience. She is so organized and knowledgeable. I knew we were in good hands, and was at ease for the shoot. It was fun and we will definitely be reaching out to her for senior pics in a few months.
Stephanie Friedman first picked up a camera in high school, went on to study photojournalism in college (Hook ‘Em), then worked as a photo researcher in educational publishing for over 20 years.
During all that, she’s been photographing Families and Seniors for the last 10 years. You can count on her to be communicative and organized before your session. She’ll help you feel relaxed and confident during your session. And you’ll have a smile on your face after your session once you see your new photos.
