Austin Senior Portrait Photographer – Alli

08.17.2015

From a rustic barn, to wide open fields, to a boat dock, and a heart big as Texas, this senior portrait session was full of Southern charm. It also happened to be extra special to me as I have known Alli (and her amazing family) since she was a 4th grader. The chosen location couldn’t have been more perfect. I knew how she would want the resulting images to look and the tall grass and gorgeous sunset allowed me to capture her personality the way she envisioned. I also took the opportunity to steal a few heart-stopping shots to show this senior the way the rest of the world sees her – exceptionally sweet and kind-hearted. We started in a sundress and boots before she changed into something that better represents what she might wear to school on any given day. Given the “rustic nature” of our shoot, these shoes were perfect.

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Miss Alli – I continue to be blown away by your maturity and character. You are a gem and you make your parents so lucky. I hope you enjoy your senior year. It was such a joy catching up with you and your mom!

Now booking portraits for Seniors Class of 2016! Please send a note to z@ziemphotography.com for rates and availability!

Basking in the FL Sun: Rosemary Beach + Alys Beach Photographer

07.30.2015

Looking for an Alys Beach Photographer while vacationing in the 30-A area this summer? Send a note to z@ziemphotography.com for rates and availability.

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Just back from a much needed getaway sans kids to Florida. Then it’s Florida again with friends and family. And, finally, on to California with my in-laws. What better way to dive {pun intended} back into work than to share this recent destination photography session. I was thrilled when Emily e-mailed me about their annual multi-generation family portrait session in the Rosemary Beach / Alys Beach area. When you have a spectacular family and an emerald green ocean + white sand as your backdrop, it’s sure to be magic! A true Florida girl at heart, I knew this session would top my list of favorites.

I met this show’s star when he was 8 months old and it has been so much fun seeing him as well as their family grow. Now, at the “ripe old” age of 4, he’s already an incredible big brother with enough practice to train his little crony. Little brother, who loved as much as the camera loved him, will be just as sweet when their third (!) boy makes his debut in the coming months. I guess some moms are just destined to run a party house. These boys – can’t get enough of the dimples, blonde hair, or irresistible blue eyes. Just as heart melting in person as they are in photos.

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And since it was too tough to narrow my favorites, kick off your shoes and get comfortable. Part II with more eye candy forthcoming! As you’ll see in photos, we had a blast basking in the sun and frolicking the beach. I’ll let the images do the rest of the talking.

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Capture your favorite sand and sea memories – Alys Beach Photographer available in the 30-A area every Summer and Fall. Send a note to z@ziemphotography.com for rates and availability.

Austin Children Photographer | Southern Belles

05.21.2015

This session has me beaming ear to ear for so many reasons and I hope that after seeing a few of the images you’ll be smiling with me.

I began photographing these two little loves together when they turned six months and it has been fun keeping the tradition on their “austin cake smash” two years later. Since we’ve had this unusual, perpetual gloom for weeks now, I resorted to shooting indoors. This space was perfect in conveying a girlish sense while allowing our wee ones to be playful and adventurous. I was floored by all the beautiful details and stunning light. As evidenced by its appearance in every room and almost every shot, the highlight of the session was the awe-inspiring vintage typewriter.

Today also happened to be the girls’ last day of preschool and I’m going to miss seeing them together (not to mention Stella’s show-stopping outfits). Happy 2 and 1/2 to Zara and Stella!

I have a handful of available summer dates remaining in June and July. If you’re interested in booking a session please contact me soon!

Austin Maternity Photography : Human Race

04.03.2015

Upon arriving at this maternity photo session location, I learned this gorgeous mama had just received word from her doctor earlier in the day she was 3cm dilated.

As you can imagine, the delivery of the exciting news – albeit unexpected – coupled with the thrill of big brother’s recent 2nd birthday celebration had us all on a high. In the appropriate sense, I came with balloons which for the first time in history of Ziem Photography flew away just after a few frames. But before a single tear or meltdown would ensue, I pulled out my back-ups (a magical bubble gun and lots of nursery rhymes) which resulted in this set of maternity portraits.

When G had enough of my “stylish vocals”, we called it a day and I let out a huge sigh of relief that the session did not extend beyond maternity and into birthing.

It was a great pleasure working with this family again. I’m so excited to share that their 2nd child is finally here, happy, healthy and handsome as can be. Ending with one of my favorites from last year:

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