This summer I donated a family photo session to the Cribs Not Cagesauction benefiting Raices. This family (who also happen to be friends) had the winning bid.
So we met up in the Seaholm area to redeem their family photo session this month.
Thanks again for bidding towards this cause (helping and advocating for separated immigrant families).
It was so much fun watching the kids climb and scout out the downtown landscape.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these sneak peeks from their family photo session. To see all the (password protected) images, visit their gallery HERE.
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
I was first introduced to Stephanie Friedman Photography when our sons were in the same preschool class at the elementary school. She took these vivid photos of the bubble class. The photos were very active and caught the spirit of each child in the class. From those few photos, I could not wait to use her again, I used her service for beautiful wildflower photos. I loved how she incorporated my children’s stuffed animals and whimsy in her pictures. I always feel luck to have a chance to be in a class with her son as I know there will be magical photos taken during the year.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
My favorite part of the photo session was how she let my children come up with their own ideas of how to pose and what to do. She was incredibly patient with them and really let them explore so that their personalities came through. I love her ability to let the kids take charge and to respect their ideas — it really make them feel part of the whole photo session. She is sweet, funny, and caring which really allows for the kids to relax and be themselves.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
I would tell any family who was planning a photo session to have fun!! Let your children be spontaneous and quirky. Try to start the photo session with the shirts tucked in and hair brushed, but if at the end, the shirt is no longer tucked in and the hair a bit wild, let that wonderful part of your child be captured.
4. Anything else you’d like to add?
I love Stephanie Friedman Photography. She does such an amazing job!
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For their holiday portrait session, I took this family exploring in Downtown Austin. We took photos around the Butterfly Bridge, the Downtown Central Library and the Seaholm Power Plant.
When it was time to break out some more smiles, I challenged the kids to a knock-knock joke contest. This was the contribution from the 5-year-old:
“Knock-Knock”
“Who’s there?”
“Knock-Knock”
“Who’s there?”
“Knock-Knock”
“Who’s there?”
“Knock-Knock”
“Who’s there?”
“Knock-Knock”
“Who’s there?”
(you get the idea)
It was pretty entertaining.
Other games we played included “Look at Person X!”, sibling staring contests and “Tell Ms. Stephanie how hilarious she is” <- my most favorite game of all. Not to mention playing a few moves on the giant chess board in the Children’s section of the Library.
We managed to dodge the seven other family photo shoots also going on in the same area. This stretch of buildings in Austin is quite photogenic. And we found ourselves telling the kids “you can read books AFTER your family pictures are done.” Once the shoot was over, we were all rewarded with blow pops (myself included).
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We met through a mutual friend nearly 10 years ago and have been friends ever since.
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
All of it! Stephanie is a master at getting kids (and adults) to relax and do different things that bring out their personality and smiles.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Be flexible and have fun with it! Trust your photographer to get the best shots in the best locations. And be sure your kids are well-rested and not hungry. Nothing spoils a photo session like a cranky kid!
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Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery, click HERE.
If you’d like to book your own family session in Austin, contact me:
I’ve been happily photographing this family since 2014. And even though this year I had them stand in the middle of a downtown road and later look down from a tall height (triggering vertigo in 2/3rds of the crew – sorry, now I know), we had another delightful time. (So clearly they’ve forgiven me from when two years ago we used glitter 😉 )
From telling silly jokes to posing them for any future Country Album covers to arm wrestling contests to stopping to watch the International (Board)Game Day going on at the Central Library, we explored all around Seaholm, the Butterfly Bridge and the Library. Anything to bring out those amazing dimples. Thank you, F. Family! Happy Holidays!
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We know Stephanie through our son, who attended the same Montessori school as her children. When she first began taking our annual family photo shoot it helped that our son – a toddler at the time – was so familiar with her. Now, it’s not the holiday season until we have our photo session with Stephanie!
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
Checking out the new Austin Public Library! We had not had a chance to visit it prior to our session. It is absolutely breathtaking and a wonderful backdrop (along with the rest of the Seaholm Power Plant) for a photo session!
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
Wear something that you feel good in and be sure to laugh and have fun during the photo session! I can always tell the difference in my genuine smile versus a forced one when looking back at pictures.
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Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the gallery, click HERE.
If you’d like to book your own family session in Austin, contact me:
I’ve gotten to photograph this lovely family since 2013. Last year, as soon as we started shooting near the library, the rain (and humidity began) – so we had to call it quits – and met up at another spot for the rest of their session. This year, the weather was much more cooperative. So we had time to fully explore all the architectural spots around the Seaholm Power Plant and the Central Library for their holiday family portrait session. Thank you, L. Family!
1. How do you know Stephanie Friedman Photography?
We met Stephanie Friedman through a mutual friend who raved about her gorgeous family photos!
2. What was your favorite part of your photo session?
We love how Stephanie made the whole experience fun; her sense of humor certainly kept our daughters engaged.
3. What advice would you give to other families planning a photo session?
I’d recommend incentivizing the kids! We always plan a fun excursion afterwards to get everyone onboard.
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Please enjoy this sneak peek of their family session. To see all the photos and purchase prints from the (password protected) gallery, click HERE.
If you’d like to book your own family session in Austin, contact me:
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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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).
