When we looked at the weather forecast for this maternity session and saw highs in the 90s, this couple graciously switched from a sunset to a sunrise session. Bonus – their location, Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, was mostly deserted that early.
We walked around the water and explored as the sun rose. Also, I loved how prepared they were with great props and accessories we got to incorporate into their photos. Best wishes on the birth of your baby boy later this summer!
Please enjoy some of my favorite pictures from their Maternity portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.
I wanted to share some background on this extended family photo shoot in Round Rock:
“This year has been an incredibly difficult one for all of us, including my mom. In January, we lost my older brother, Blandy very unexpectedly, and it was unbelievably devastating. The purpose of the photoshoot was a surprise gift for my mom of us and the grandkids. As part of our healing process, I thought it would be nice to present her with happy moments of our family this year on Mother’s Day.
The main reason I wanted to do a location outside with flowers is because my Mom is a garden fanatic and loves plants and flowers. I also know that Blandy wanted to have flowers planted in the front of the house this year and needed my mom’s help. He always enjoyed being outside so all of these were reasons for my location.
I love that Trinity wore one of her dad’s shirts for the photos. It made it seem like Blandy was there with us.
I think that Blandy would want us to do things like this together and he would be proud that we did.“
Please enjoy some highlights from this extended family portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.
Happy Holidays! Now that the Christmas cards have been sent out, it’s safe to share these family photos.
So during the same session where we take Halloween photos, there is a quick outfit change to make sure Christmas is covered as well.
Brushy Creek Community Center has been the site of this family’s holiday photos before. Check out Carsyn and her friend Kate as babies there from way back in 2013.
Please enjoy some favorite pictures from their portrait session below. Full gallery (password protected) available HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
Stephanie has been taking beautiful photos of my daughter and I since she was an infant.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
One of my favorite parts, in addition to the sheer magic Stephanie has in capturing the most incredible moments, is her flexibility. We combine a Halloween and Christmas shoot together, arriving dressed fancy for Christmas photos and then doing a quick change into my daughter Halloween costume. We are all busy, and this year obviously posed increased challenges with Covid-19, so it is super important to me to have this combined session. On that note, Stephanie was exceptionally conscious of health and safety needs – wearing a mask and maintaining distancing during the shoot
3. What advice would you give to other people planning a branding session?
Plan your outfit and the theme of the shoot in advance and Stephanie will help you determine the PERFECT location to serve as the most fitting backdrop. Last year she found a mansion for us to shoot my daughter as a vampire for Halloween that also had a beautiful garden and gazebo for our concurrent Christmas photos.
4. Anything else to add?
I have said it before, and I will say it again. Stephanie not only takes absolutely stunning photos, but she does it with laughter and joy. She makes the entire photo shoot fun (including being a kid whispered) and the results exceed my expectations every single year.
When Great-Grandma is coming for a visit from Florida, it’s a perfect time to schedule an extended family photo session.
I met up with this sweet family (with excellent hair) out at Old Settlers Association in Round Rock – since the request was for a country/barn/Texas feel. With a soundtrack of goats and chickens in the background, we made sure to get lots of family combinations before we all sweltered. (It was 101 degrees and the portable fan I brought to cool us off between location could only do so much).
Please enjoy this sneak peek of their images. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery click HERE.
To get a price quote on your own extended family photo session, contact me 🙂
I have a family that requested a location that felt very “Texas/Country” – so I wanted to share some photos and video (below) of the Old Settlers Association.
Red barn – check
Old truck – check
Random farm animals – check
As well as cabins from the 1850s, a Fire House Museum and an old Country Store all located a short drive away in Round Rock, TX.
