Rowing Dock + Downtown Rooftop – Senior Photo Session

by admin | Apr 15, 2025 | photography, seniors

Austin Rowing Club Dock + Downtown Rooftop| High School Senior Photos

The first part of this Senior’s photo session took place at Zilker Park. We took photos around Rock Island and on the Ladybird Lake Trails with her family last month.

austin family photo session at ladybird lake trails

For the second part of her Senior Session, we had a few delays.

It was due to:

An SXSW Installation at her second location
Spring rain and rain and rain
Dock construction

So, we had to wait a few weeks to meet up again to finish her Senior Photos. This month we met at the Austin Rowing Club docks and then walked back to our parking garage to go up to the roof for some photos as well.

Then we found out that you’re not allowed to take photos on this particular garage’s rooftop. (The Security Guards were very nice when they asked us to leave) So, enjoy these photos – since I won’t be going back to that garage rooftop location again.

If you live in Austin and are also interested in having a Photo Session at the Austin Rowing Club Docks, check out my tips below.

Tips for Senior Photo Sessions at the Austin Rowing Club Docks:

Check the Rowing Club website and social media to make sure they’re not having an event on your session date (following them on social media was how I learned about their new dock construction)
Sunset is the best time to get great light on the Austin skyline from the Docks
Be prepared to pay for parking downtown and then walk a block or two to the Docks
You could also consider renting a cute Retro Boat for your Senior Photo Session (rental prices start at $160)
Make a plan to eat dinner in Downtown Austin after your session

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Tips for Photo Sessions at the Contemporary Austin / Laguna Gloria:

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What prompted you to have this photo session? Our daughter had a quinceañera last year but we never got really great photos of her in her dress. We wanted to capture her at this age in that gorgeous dress and also wanted to have some great photos with the family as a keepsake.
What do you plan to do with your digital photos? I’d like to have a few printed out and shared with the family and to display in our home. I’ll also probably put the best prints in an album to keep for our family.
How did you choose your location for your session? Our daughter loves Mayfield Park, and when we found out it was unavailable, Stephanie provided a list of alternate locations. Laguna Gloria is right next to Mayfield and when I looked at the pics online I knew it was just what we were looking for. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous.
What advice would you give to others planning a similar photo session? Consider bringing a pair of walking shoes to get from spot to spot! Also, double-check the weather and be prepared for hot or cold. 🙂 Most importantly, have fun with the session.
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by admin | Apr 10, 2025 | photography, seniors

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If you live in Austin and are also interested in having your Senior Photo Session in a similar location, check out my tips below.

Tips for High School Senior Photo Sessions at Tau Ceti + Austin Rooftops:

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If you live in Austin and are also interested in having your Senior Photo Session in this part of town, check out my tips below.

Tips for High School Senior Photo Sessions in the Seaholm District in Downtown Austin:

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If you live in Austin and are also interested in having a Photo Session in the Blanton Museum Courtyard, check out my tips below.

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