I drove out to Leander, TX recently to meet this sweet 7 week old baby. She was awake and curious during her newborn session and happy to be snuggled in her parents’ arms. And a big thank you to her grandparents for being on hand to help with soft blankets, flower arranging and baby diaper changing.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of her newborn session images. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery, click HERE.
How did we spend our Summer months? In June, I posted on Instagram my #summeractionlist. Here’s my accountability:
1) Roller skate under a disco ball – Yes! Thank you Playland Skate Center
2) Get in pictures with my guys at least once a month – Did so-so, luckily we’re getting our family pictures taken next month with Angela (so expect lots of sharing from those)
3) Introduce the boys to the following: Krause Springs, Blue Hole (Georgetown), Blue Hole (Wimberley), Hamilton Pool, Typhoon Texas and lots of swimming pools and water parks ??♂️ – We made it out to a few of these – Krause Springs was a favorite – but lots still on the list to try in 2019.
4) Continue making phone calls once a week (thanks @make5calls) to my Congressman and Senators in protest (and volunteer for @betoorourke) – Yes! Still making calls once a week – and phone banked for Beto multiple times.
5) Continue donating to @donorschoose with every photo session booked – Yes, and will continue to do so the rest of the year. You book a photo session = I donate.
6) Practice a new photography skill and take a photography class – Yes, took a studio lighting class at Precision Camera.
7) Continue volunteering with the boys @generationserve – So-so, we volunteered once in July, need to sign up for more spots this Fall.
8) Self-care by yoga class, pedicures with friends, reading in the backyard hammock – Yes – got a spa day at the lake, tried some new yoga teachers and found lots of new authors I love.
9) Go out dancing with Ted – Big no :(. Maybe this Fall….
10) Get a haircut before I try and cut my bangs again – So-so, got a haircut, still cut my own bangs 🙁
11) Go on a bat ? watching boat tour – Yes! So much fun – totally recommend – we took a Lone Star riverboat.
12) Visit more state parks like @pedernalesfallsstatepark @inkslakesp and #pacebendpark – So-so, only made it out to Pedernales.
13) Book our own family portraits for this Fall – Yes! Now just figuring out what everyone is going to wear.
14) Research some photo workshops to attend in 2019 – Yes – have started researching, but there are SO many good ones to choose from.
15) Plan some trips for after school starts (beach! visit family! visit the other side of the family!) – Not yet – but need to grab a calendar and start planning.
Now time to brainstorm some #FallActionList items…
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In the wise words of The Alison Show – “If you feel called to do it, freaking do it.”
Well, my talented, crafty friend has decided to launch a new business – and I’m sharing lots of sneak peaks before her full site launches next month. We met before her photo session to discuss what all she would need to illustrate her business. Our list included:
And yes, she was decked out fully in wool during our humid August photo shoot (that’s dedication to knitting, I tell you what).
Next we wanted to show what a typical Gather Art workshop could look like. Lisa invited over some friends for a paper marbling workshop. Lisa set up all the supplies in her backyard (imagine the same at your house :)) – and the crafty friends got to work. See above and below for various steps on the process from mixing to dipping to drying to framed finished work.
After the workshop, I photographed the width and breadth of items Lisa can teach you to make – from paper arts to pom pom balls to fingerless gloves. Any skill level is welcome (kids included).
And right before I packed up all my photo gear, we got some work in progress shots for other possible workshops to consider. Whether you love embroidery, want to take your knitting to the next level or are curious about how to weave, she’s got you covered.
Make sure to visit her website and sign up for the newsletter to be the first to hear when her workshops launch. And then tell all your friends 😉
While I typically focus on family photography, I’m always happy to utilize my photographic skills in other ways – from party photo booths to commercial projects. If you have a side project that needs photos, more info HERE or contact me below:
For my latest family portrait session of the summer, we headed downtown to explore the Seaholm Power Plant, Butterfly Bridge and Austin Central Library. There are so many good spots in that two block radius. Even though it was over 100 degrees, this family was a delight – and full of smiles (and we made good use of my portable fan and had lots of water breaks between locations).
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family photo session images. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery, click HERE.
To book your own family photo session this Fall, contact me:
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I was lucky to photograph these lovely people over the summer – but now it’s time to think about Fall!
All Stephanie Friedman photo sessions are all-inclusive. This means that for the listed price, you will receive:
Portrait Session (no deposit needed, payment due at the session) – $395 plus tax
In September, October and November 2018, I have the below dates/times available (times may shift up or back 30 minutes depending on location and when it gets the best light):
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, Sept. 8th – 7:30am
Sunday, Sept. 9th – 7:30am
Friday, Sept. 14th – 6:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 15th – 7:30am
Sunday, Sept. 16th – 7:30am
Friday, Sept. 21st – 6:00pm
Saturday, Sept. 22nd – 7:30am or 6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 23rd – 7:30am or 6:00pm
OCTOBER
Friday, Oct. 5th – 5:30pm (ACL weekend 1)
Saturday, Oct. 6th – 7:30am (ACL weekend 1)
Saturday, Oct. 13th – 5:30pm (ACL weekend 2)
Sunday, Oct. 14th – 7:30am or 5:30pm (ACL weekend 2)
Friday, Oct. 19th – 5:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 20th – 7:30am or 5:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 21st – 7:30am or 5:30pm
Friday, Oct. 26th – 5pm
Saturday, Oct. 27th – 7:30am
Sunday, Oct. 28th – 7:30am or 5pm
NOVEMBER
Friday, Nov. 2nd – 5pm
Saturday, Nov. 3rd – 8:00am or 5pm
Sunday, Nov. 4th – 7:00am or 4pm (Daylight Savings)
Friday, Nov. 9th – 4pm
Saturday, Nov. 10th – 7:00am or 4pm
Sunday, Nov. 11th – 7:00am or 4pm
Friday, Nov. 16th – 4pm
Saturday, Nov. 17th – 7:00am or 4pm
DETAILS I NEED FROM YOU:
Next steps: After I hear back from you, we can start planning when and where your session will be. Please let me know if you have any questions for me.
Hope to see you in the leaves!
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Celebrating his last day as a 10-year old, I went out with this sweet kid and his mom to explore South Congress. We walked from mural to mural at sunrise (the Mr. Rogers one is my fav) and ended with lemonade at Jo’s.
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family photo session images. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery, click HERE.
To book your own family photo session this Fall, contact me:
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For my latest family portrait session of the summer, we headed downtown to explore the Seaholm Power Plant, Butterfly Bridge and Austin Central Library. There are so many good spots in that two block radius. Even though it was over 100 degrees, this family was a delight – and full of smiles (and we made good use of my portable fan and had lots of water breaks between locations).