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Commons Ford Ranch – Senior Photo Session
Spring wildflowers and playing guitar | Austin Senior Photo Session
This high school musician chose Commons Ford Ranch in Southwest Austin for their senior photo session.
We got some photos with his guitar and had fun exploring around the Park. It was blooming with late season Spring wildflowers.
If you live in Austin and are also interested in having your Senior Photo Session at Commons Ford Ranch, check out my tips below.
Tips for High School Senior Photo Sessions at Commons Ford Ranch:
- It can get crowded with other photo sessions at peak times (weekend evenings in Spring and Fall) – so pick off times if possible.
- It’s about a 10 minute walk from the parking lot to the Lakefront area – make sure to wear or bring comfortable shoes for walking between locations
- The Lakefront area can be a popular party area – keep an eye out for stray beer cans in your frame and you might have to wait your turn on the dock. (We had some considerate swimmers move out of the way on the dock so we could get the angle and shots we wanted)
- Lots of wildlife call this park their home. If you are going to be in the tall grass, wear boots or pants as one of your three outfit options.
- Plan to change outfits in your car (the nearest restroom is a port-o-potty)
- Springtime wildflowers can be spectacular – peak blooms are usually in March, April and May. Winter has some lovely golden dry grass as well.
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Please check out some of my favorite images below and contact me if you’d like to book your own Senior session in Austin, Texas. Explore more Senior sessions on my blog.
- What prompted you to have this photo session? I’m not big on Pictures, but I figured that graduation is kinda important and probably worth some good photos to commemorate it.
- What do you plan to do with your digital photos? Profile pictures for social media definitely, maybe professional pictures as well.
- How did you choose your location for your session? I looked at the website you included in your prep email and Commons ford Ranch really stood out as a place that could compliment my style and personality.
- What advice would you give to others planning a similar Senior photo session? Prep ahead of time with your photographer!!! Nothing beats a shooting session with a prepared photographer and an excited model/muse (you!)
- Anything else you’d like to add about working with Stephanie Friedman Photography? As someone with social anxiety it was impressive how she charged into public areas while not being rude about it. I was very out of my comfort zone being around people during the pictures but she really made it work regardless!
3. Personalized Photo Banner: Hang in a doorway or above a food or drinks table
Slideshow or Digital Picture Frame: You can also load a slideshow of your favorite digital images to play during your Graduation Party. Incorporate photos back from your kindergarten days to make everyone feel sentimental.
See if you can match up the locations above to the final pictures in the gallery below.
