High School Senior Year Checklist – November

by admin | Nov 1, 2025 | photography, seniors

High School Senior Year To Do List | Austin, Texas

It’s cozy season!

See below for your November To Do List to keep on top of your college applications and a reminder to keep an eye on your School Calendar for events and traditions. And don’t forget to make time for fun as well.

high school senior year november to do list for college applications

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Top Five Reasons to share your Senior Photo Session with a Best Friend

by admin | Oct 28, 2025 | photography

Top Five Reasons to have a BFF Photo Shoot | Austin Senior Photography

Top 5 Reasons to Share Your Senior Photo Session with Your Best Friend

Senior year is full of so many memorable moments — homecoming, college applications, graduation countdowns, and of course… Senior Photos! It’s your chance to celebrate who you are right now — but what if you could make the experience even better?

If you and your best friend have been inseparable since day one, sharing a Senior Photo Session can be the perfect way to capture your friendship and create memories you’ll both treasure long after graduation.

Here are my top 5 reasons to book a Best Friend Senior Photo Session.

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1. Double the Fun, Double the Confidence:

Let’s be honest — being in front of the camera can feel awkward at first. But when your best friend is there cheering you on (and probably making you laugh between poses), everything feels more natural.

2. Built-In Support + Cheerleading

Friends know how to bring out your best side. They’ll fix your hair, make you laugh at just the right time, and remind you how amazing you look. They’ll also help you plan what to wear (three outfit changes included).

As a photographer, I see it all the time — when seniors have their best friend there, the whole shoot feels more fun.

You’ll both relax faster, look more genuine, and end up with photos full of personality and joy.

3. More Variety in Your Gallery

Two people means more creative options! We can mix individual portraits with fun shots of you together — from serious and editorial to silly and spontaneous. About 80% of your gallery will be just you and then 20% will be photos together.

We can also plan complementary outfits, bring props that show off your shared interests, and pick a location that fits both of your personalities. We picked the Mueller Southwest Greenway for their shared location.

4. Split the Session, Save Some Cash

Sharing your senior photo session can also be more budget-friendly. I offer Best Friend session options where you share a longer time slot (75 minutes) and get both solo and duo photos.

You’ll each get your own gallery (minimum 75 images each), plus a collection of fun friendship combo photos — for less than booking two full sessions separately.

5. A Memory That Lasts Long After Graduation

When senior year ends, you’ll head in different directions — maybe to different colleges or cities. Having a set of photos that capture your friendship right now is something you’ll both appreciate for years to come.

You’ll look back and remember the inside jokes, the laughter, and the way this season of life felt.

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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own Best Friend portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.

Client Feedback and Advice

What were the benefits to having your best friend at your photo session with you? It was super fun having Asa there with me, because it wasn’t awkward at all, and it was fun to hype each other up. It made me feel very confident knowing I had a friend with me during a special time! – Evelyn | Having my best friend with me made the shoot more dynamic and made me feel a lot more comfortable in front of the camera. She hyped me up and we were able to try some really cute poses together! – Asa
What advice would you give to others planning a similar Best Friend photo session? I would tell them to not worry at all, every moment of the session was filled with fun and laughter, so just be yourself, plus you got your bestie with you! – Evelyn | 1. have a planning session together before! Try on outfits together and do each other’s hair! 2. Have a shared Pinterest board with pose and outfit ideas. – Asa
Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? Stephanie was super fun to work with, senior photos are a bittersweet thing to do and Stephanie made this experience something that I can look back and remember a great memory! – Evelyn | Be adventurous! Some of my favorite shots were in tall grass, or even up a tree! Let Stephanie work her magic and you’ll be thrilled with the results. – Asa

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Grove Park – Best Friends Photo Session

by admin | Oct 27, 2025 | photography

Three Reasons to share your Photo Session with your Best Friend

Want to halve your cost and double your fun? Share your photo session with your Best Friend.

Not only will you get plenty of great individual images, you’ll also:

1) Feel more relaxed and less awkward in front of the camera – your BFF can always get candid smiles.

2) Have someone else there to help boost your confidence, fix your hair and makeup (and plan what you’re going to wear together before the session).

3) Document who’s important in your life – you’ll have great professional photos together now and also to look back on.

BFF three reason photo shoot

So why not celebrate your friendship and share your Portrait Session with your best friend.

If you’re interested, check out the details on what’s included at my Senior Photo Session page.

Tips for a Best Friend Photo Session:

Plan together what you’re going to wear – for the combo images – you want the same style and level of dressiness of your outfits
Coordinate on props – we used a flower bouquet to bring some color into this park setting
Be an extra set of eyes for your friend – make sure her hair doesn’t have flyaways, check if her shirt is crooked, let her know if her lipstick needs a touch-up, etc.
Be a cheerleader – let your friend know how great she looks and help get natural smiles when she’s in front of the camera
Have fun!

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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own Best Friend portrait session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.

Client Feedback and Advice

What were the benefits to having your best friend at your photo session with you? Planning outfits and getting ready was so much more fun with a friend! Taking photos with a friend makes the experience so much less intimidating. – Grace | A benefit to having my best friend with me at my photoshoot was being able to give a real smile at the camera because we were having so much fun. We were laughing the whole time and it was so much fun to take some great pictures together. The prep for the photo shoot was also fun, because we got to plan outfits together making it a lot easier to be confident in our outfits and poses! – Tabitha
What advice would you give to others planning a similar Best Friend photo session? I would definitely recommend having matching outfits, it was so fun! Also, doing fun, unique poses with your friend is a must. – Grace | My advice for others planning a best friend photoshoot is to come prepared with poses that you want to do, have fun coordinating outfits together, and enjoy the whole experience! – Tabitha
Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? Stephanie is the sweetest, most welcoming and encouraging photographer ever! She makes you feel so comfortable, has such fun poses to try, and the pictures are always gorgeous. – Grace | Working with Stephanie was a lot of fun! She made me feel really confident when posing and had some great ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of! – Tabitha

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The Grove Park – Family Photo Session

by admin | Oct 17, 2025 | family, photography

Playing in the Park | Austin Family Photographer

Last year I met up with this family at the Blanton Museum for their photo session.

This year we met at Grove Park in Central Austin. Even though the Park has been open since 2018, this is the first photo session I’ve held there.

I definitely plan to suggest this spot to other Seniors and Families who want a nature spot centrally located.

mom and her two sons at their family photo session in austin

And if you know me, when a location has good trees, I will be encouraging the kids to climb them. I also suggested the mom bring some props that match what her kids are into these days.

Those ended up being some of my favorite individual photos showcasing their guitar, chess and soccer skills.

Tips for Family Photo Sessions at The Grove Park:

I like to meet by the exercise equipment so the playground equipment isn’t a distraction
Keep an eye out for dog poop on the main lawn – this park has a lot of four-legged visitors
Make sure you walk to the back of the park to see the bridge to Shoal Creek
You can also bring a prop for an activity you enjoy doing (guitar, soccer ball etc.)

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