I did this session some time ago and feel terrible about just now sharing it with you. These two kids are seriously, out-of-this-world gorgeous. And if you see their stunning parents, you’d know how and why!
xo,
Z
{austin photographer} bale boys
Jun 19 By Leave a Comment
B is for Big Brother – better than being a superhero.
Couldn’t resist sharing one of my favorites from earlier today.
Happy Half Birthday, Zara & Stella!
Jun 04 By Leave a Comment
Two of the most darling girls reached another milestone recently – six months – Where did the time go?
I can’t say I’ve ever met any babies other than these two who greet the world with sweet, gummy smiles the way they do despite the hour, place, or circumstance (i.e. older sibling with chronic middle-of-the-night terrors).
We had a fun impromptu half birthday celebration with one half of a birthday cake, pizza and cookies for the wilder and crazier older siblings. Fun times! Look forward to sharing many more together!
{austin maternity portraits} tickled pink
May 18 By Leave a Comment
I have been waiting so long for this day to finally come; Melissa, the last of our Mommy Mafia, is having number two! Pregnant women like her make me nostalgic about pregnancy. And envious. Can’t we all be this glowing and gorgeous in Trimester III?!
Derby-themed shower. Check. Maternity session. Check. Baby name — well when you’re dealing with two lawyers, there’s bound to be dutiful deliberation. Whatever they decide on, I know it will be preppy, beautiful.
We absolutely adore this family and cannot wait to meet that baby {and Zara’s future BFF}. And you KNOW she’ll make her little debut here first, so stay tuned! xo
{austin family photography} camp kirsch
May 03 By Leave a Comment
You may recognize a few of these happy faces; I did a family portrait session for the Kirsches back in Fall of 2011 not long after I had the pleasure of doing Big Sister’s first birthday photos.
It was so nice to get them in front of the camera again as they welcomed the newest, cuddliest, and most precious addition to the family. {I also enjoyed being in their amazing new home and seeing my work sprinkled around their nest.} So far, in the few weeks of his tiny existence, this little guy has managed to make their love a wee bit stronger, nights a lot longer, and days way shorter, all the while making a home SO much happier.
I personally adore and love this family so it was such a pleasure to capture images they’ll hopefully hang on their walls and create memories they’ll cherish for generations to come. Not to mention, I think I’ve found a new home for future portrait sessions. Their backyard – talk about AMAZING!
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{austin family photographer} the haygoods
Mar 29 By Leave a Comment
I am waking up in approximately 5 hours for a shoot {JOY!}, but thought I’d check in on the blog and share a few favorites from a recent session.
We began planning this one with a series of e-mails and text messages discussing location, time/date, and weather along with general chattiness one would expect when photographing a fellow photographer and her family. {That’s right — all fun, no pressure around here.}
Several days before the scheduled date, we were advised a cold front would be coming through, and we couldn’t decide whether to reschedule or go for it. I am always prepared for unpredictable behavior with children and weather, and so I was ready to work as fast as possible!
Those dimples. Very cute or a lot of cute? I agree!
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{austin newborn photographer} baby claire
Jan 21 By 1 Comment
“Sometimes it’s the smallest things that take up the most room in your heart.” -Pooh
I met Hannah and Keith at a tacky Christmas sweater party two years ago and it’s a shame we haven’t had the opportunity to see each other since! They were a delight to work with and such wonderful parents to their two lovely children.
Baby Claire was the star of our session and was she ever the peaceful and easy baby to photograph?! I look forward to seeing more of this sleeping beauty in the coming months as we continue to document her tiny life.
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{destination photographer} being
Jan 09 By 1 Comment
Being a part of this family means you are part of something very wonderful.
Ambergris Caye, Belize
I had the fortunate opportunity to hop across the pond recently – not before a bit of airline drama, of course – to capture memories of this beautiful assemblage. I’m so glad the stars aligned; I loved being there and being with this amazing clan.
Do come back for more!
{austin photographer} the sweetest weekend
Oct 22 By Leave a Comment
Celebrating Sweetest Day is better than Valentine’s Day because it is not about mix tapes, obnoxious teddy bears and heart-shaped balloons. It is for all kinds of love – the one you share with your family, friends, and neighbors. My Sweetest Weekend included dinner with my husband’s family at Eastside Cafe {a Malkani clan favorite}, a second and very special pumpkin patch outing, date day with my husband + little, and several portrait sessions too cute and fun for words.
A few of my favorites from the weekend. My heart is full of smiles.
Yes, more fancy phone photos. You’re welcome!!!
What to Wear: Family Edition
Oct 19 By Leave a Comment
Three sessions this weekend and here are the looks I’ve pulled together to help my clients shine.
How did we do?
{austin newborn photographer} | baby matthew
Oct 14 By Leave a Comment
You might remember Dana and Jay from their recent maternity session – I won’t forget how much fun I had meeting with them and capturing the excitement in their eyes. Their little guy made a very unplanned and early debut into this world shortly after; in fact, he arrived on what would’ve been the date of Dana’s shower. Despite the timing, he was lovingly welcomed by two delighted parents.
Will you believe me if I told you that he arrived fast asleep with the cutest of all smiles, then when we turned on the cameras he remained wide awake, perfectly posing the entire session? Promise.
Congratulations, Dana and Jay, on the sweet baby boy. I look forward to watching your baby and family grow!
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{austin family photographer} a sister is a forever friend
Oct 12 By Leave a Comment
“I’m smiling because you’re my sister.”
“I’m laughing because there’s nothing you can do about it.”
I just finished processing a batch of images from last weekend’s family portrait session and wanted to share my favorite from the set. The sun never made it out to play that day, but these darling belles sure still knew how to shine! I loved watching them interact and I couldn’t help but get giddy inside thinking about all the work we have coming our way. Little Miss T will soon have her own forever friend and that’s all that matters!
Off to enjoy a miraculously clean and quiet house, lunch by myself and a nap shortly after {am I an animal or what!?}. Wishing all my fellow Austinites a fun and festive ACL weekend. Happy Friday!! xxxxo
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{austin photographer} 2012 mini sessions
Sep 16 By 3 Comments
pass the glitter – it’s time to sparkle and shine!
my 2012 holiday mini sessions are just around the corner and I’m getting pretty excited.
one day, four slots, a fabulous “inside out” stylized session, and so much fun!
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 whereas mini sessions are conducted at a specific location chosen by the photographer and last twenty 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 $75 is required to secure your spot. this includes: one phone consultation to discuss wardrobe, location, and meeting details, a twenty-minute session on October 21st, an online gallery of 15-30 images for proofing, sharing and ordering in early November, and three high-resolution images of your choosing + print release.
how do I sign up for a mini session?
please contact Ziem at 850.319.4591 or send a note to z@ziemphotography.com with your preferred date and time slot and plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled start time.
what happens after the session?
within two weeks of the session date, a unique link will be emailed to you with a private online gallery. from there, you will have the opportunity to preview your proofs, select three images for downloading, and purchase additional images, prints, or custom holiday cards. no purchase is necessary!
available times for Sunday, October 21st:
5:10-5:30PM (KT)
5:35-5:55PM (LZ)
6:00-6:20PM (MA)
6:25-6:45PM (DC)
please contact me to reserve your spot today!
{austin family photographer} there’s never a wish better than this
Aug 18 By Leave a Comment
ten years from now, I hope the Comptons will look back and remember the tender memories of this special time in their lives – the sweetness of a newborn daughter, those gentle cuddles from a very proud big brother, the way baby sister lasted ninety minutes like a perfect angel for her first {but definitely not last} portrait session and their charming and entertaining son would’ve loved nothing more than to wrap a successful photo shoot with pizza sans polo, t-shirt, and jeans.
sweet, sweet angels…
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7 quick takes
Jul 13 By 2 Comments
1- STEMS Floral Design
I recently had the great pleasure of working with STEMS when shooting a wedding at the W. They reached out for a few shots and I’m sure you’ll agree these designers produce some of the best bouquets and arrangements I’ve seen in Austin weddings. Be sure to check them out if you have an upcoming wedding in Austin!
2- Friday Confession
I have friends with fine taste in books {and wine} – and apparently so does the little Miss. She plays with a group of ardent readers and I was pleasantly surprised to receive this lovely gift {among many others} from one of her BFFs, Master P. The story line isn’t of much substance but the artwork is just amazing. Awe-inspiring. You can also find Jane Eyre, Alice in Wonderland, and Romeo and Juliet in this collection of Baby Lit hardcover books.
Yes, I am the last person on earth to read Pride & Prejudice. I also have not seen Pretty Woman, Princess Bride, or Wedding Crashers. There, I feel so much better.
3- Bride Spotlight
I received this very lovely Save the Date yesterday. Don’t you just adore the organic feel, clean and modern lines and rich colors of the wonderful design? So tastefully done. I can’t wait to see all the details this savvy couple will bring together for their big day!
4- Mini Sessions Returning this Fall
I’m currently working on nailing dates for my mini sessions this fall. Yay! This is perfect for any individuals, couples, or families/groups with camera shy members or young children who might not last 60-90 minutes for my typical portrait session. Included is a 25-minutes of unlimited capture, online gallery for viewing, sharing and ordering, your choice of three high-resolution images and a release which will allow you full rights to printing, ordering Christmas cards, and pursuing crafts on Pinterest. Each spot is $75 and availability is limited, so if you want to go ahead and get your name on the list or would like more information, feel free to leave a note!
5- More Cheese Less Whine
Looking forward to some girl time this weekend with my ladies. Henri’s Cheese and Wine, Swifts Attic, Haddington’s. Endless possibilities..
6- The Funeral of Black Dresses in the Day Along with My Disappearing Waistline
For the second week in a row, I finish getting dressed for swim class and proceed to gather our belongings when my offended toddler barks, “No, Mommy, don’t wear that dress. Please take off!” Of course it is met by laughter, to which she responds by attempting to remove said article of clothing. I had intended to snap a photo of my offensive swimsuit cover, but after taking this photo of Miss T in her new swimsuit for her Aunties, my fancy camera received a phone call and I faultlessly let it slip my mind.
7- Notwithstanding Little Person Commands
Without giving away too much, here’s an update on my video bio. I began this project over a year ago, then it managed to fall apart and my very talented friends came to the rescue and revamped it completely. Stay tuned.
Happy Friday! Xo
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