I absolutely love everything about this family session, the warm colors, gorgeous Austin weather, fun day, and wonderful family.

You can’t wish for a better holiday portrait than one where fun-having is pretty evident. It wasn’t so difficult to achieve here; these two prima ballerinas who are used to being in from of my camera by now were delighted show off their dance moves! Not only was my queue to have them dance a great distraction from the real task at hand while I caught their true personalities – it also gave mom and dad (who happen to be over the top awesome with a slight aversion to being in front of the camera) all the more reason to smile and relax as I captured their individual nuances.

This is my third year to photograph this fun bunch, our California turned Texan friends who we’ve known since our older girls were infants. As always, it was such a joy and I look forward to the opportunity next year!

Hello friends! I hope you all are staying warm on this chilly Austin morning. I thought it might be fitting to share another holiday session this morning given the drop in weather temps.

When you think of photographing an infant – let’s be honest – relaxed, calm, and natural are not the first things that come to mind. But every once in a while, the perfect little baby comes along and she’ll blow you away with her full cooperation, leaving you and your assistant gushing about her for days after.

Three years ago, I met Natalie and Brian, then social worker and medical student, while shooting their engagement photos. In addition to being a great-looking pair, they were unmistakably kind and modest. I really enjoyed getting to know them in the little time we got to spend together. We did a holiday maternity session / gender announcement the following year and  Liz was ever the stunning, glowing mama-t0-be. I knew she’d make an exceptionally lovely one.  I had the pleasure of photographing them again recently and they came back with the same pair of red shoes used last year for the reveal except this time the shoes  fit two dainty little feet!

Stay warm. Be sure to check back for more! xo

Nothing like sharing a family portrait session from last fall than to, well, will it to come! This Austin weather is so arbitrary; I ran out the door this morning with a sweater on and now I’m down to a tank top as I get ready to head out the door for preschool pick up. Given that summers are ridiculously hot and long, I’ll take what reprieve the unpredictable weather yields.

But I digress. . .

This session was taken last Fall when everyone in Austin (or maybe just me) can be found with a perma-smile, taking up every opportunity to be outdoors. The Parrotts are the most vibrant, sweet, fun and good-looking crew and I was so honored to be their family photographer. We had a great time running around the park per this handsome guy’s instructions and quietly smiling along the way. As evidenced by the photo, he knew exactly what he doing.

Sophie is a super talented and savvy business woman. Shortly after this session she was all over the celeb news sites and national morning news shows. She has this distinctly unique business in Austin that hosts adult events. If you’re ever looking to host a vintage tea party in Austin a la Kelly Clarkson, look no further. I’m sure Sophie would like for you to know that the tea pots need not be filled with tea.

Cheers and Happy Friday Eve!

xo Ziem

UPDATE 10/26: We’ve added some new dates! Please send me a note for more details.

it’s that time of year again to get wardrobe- and photo-ready for holiday cards! *jazz hands*

how does a mini session differ from a full session?
regular photo sessions run sixty to ninety minutes in length at the location of your choice. mini sessions are conducted at a specific location chosen by the photographer and last 25 minutes.

may I book multiple mini sessions together?
you may book two or more consecutive sessions. in fact, it is recommended but not required that you book multiple sessions if you have a group of five or more.

what is the cost of a mini session and what does it include?
a non-refundable $150 is required to secure your spot. this includes: a consultation {to discuss logistics + wardrobe}, 25 minutes on location, an online gallery with 15-30 images for proofing, sharing and ordering, and three high-resolution images of your choosing + print release.

how do I sign up for a mini session?
contact ziem at 850.319.4591 or send a note to z@ziemphotography.com with your preferred date and time. plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.

what happens after the session?
within two weeks of the session date, you’ll receive a link to your private gallery. from there, you can preview your proofs, select three images for downloading, and purchase additional images, prints, or custom holiday cards.

what are available dates and times?
saturday, october 25th – 7:45am {Escobeda}, 8:10am {Ferguson}, 8:35am {Agnese}, 4:55pm {Dean}, 5:15pm {DeMartino}, 5:40pm {Compton}
sunday, october 26th – 7:45am, 8:10am, 8:35am {Renteria}
sunday, november 2nd – 4:10 {Chen}, 4:35 {Less}, 5:00 {Shelly}

is there a back-up plan?
in the event of inclement weather, we will meet on sunday, november 9th, at your originally scheduled time. please  be sure you’re also available on that date {just in case}.

please contact me to reserve your spot today!

It is so true “the days are long but the years are short”. I can’t believe Zara starts Mommy’s Day Out next week and Tulsi starts her last year of Montessori Preschool. Where did time go?

This was one of those rare days that Dad would be missing dinner so I figured the girls could use a distraction. Here is one of my favorites from our impromptu back-to-school session yesterday. It was entertaining to execute this all on my own say the least.

As I watch my girls learn, think, talk and grow, I realize they are observing the way we do the same. They learn more from what we are are than what we teach; Tulsi has Daddy’s discipline and thrives with direction, structure and order whereas Zara loves being social (so long as she gets a big block of time for decompressing after) and loves a great reason to laugh. These girls are my heart.