Austin Photographer: Summer Lovin'

“I am so in love with these pictures.  I will treasure them forever.  Was SO excited to see baby H smiling in our family picture – wow, you are amazing! Thank you again – if you ever need a reference, please send them my way!”

I was commissioned to photograph this family on the beach earlier this month and let me begin by telling you I have visited over a handful of Caribbean islands, I have experienced the scenic drive along the Pacific coast, and I even once dug my toes into the sand of a beach just outside of NYC. But there is something special about this modest Florida beach. Every time I visit I can’t help but be taken aback by the beauty. It offers a serene, natural setting and a peaceful respite from the town’s bustling tourist attraction that is literally a stones throw away from where the portrait session took place. Margaritaville to be exact!

In a way, this charming beach almost embodies the personality of family I had the pleasure of photographing. The session was incredible. The family is beautiful and their ease was contagious. The light was golden that day and I hope they will treasure these memories for generations to come.

Happy Friday!

xoxo Z

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Colors + Bubbles = Fashion

With the help of Mayra, Thu and Grace, I celebrated Wednesday of Austin Fashion Week at the Kendra Scott Boutique where we all had way too much fun customizing our own jewelry at the in-store Color Bar. Mayra and I had the opportunity to chat with the designer and it is nice to know that behind all the exceptional work we so appreciate is an incredible person and mom. The girls and I channeled our inner Kendra with the help of some bubbly and cupcakes (or in my case cupcake, I was good tonight) from The Cupcake Bar.

Austin Fashion Week

Tonight at La Belle Vie: An Austin Fashion Week Soiree. And what an inspiration to be surrounded by such talented designers, artists, and women. Girl power! Photos were snapped on my FANCY camera which also if you can believe it allows me to make outgoing phone calls. Better believe it! xo- Z

Out of this World Party

“OMG…You are an OUTSTANDING photographer!! I absolutely adore every picture! I am so impressed & so pleased!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! …these brought tears to my eyes. xoxo”

Here is a sneak peak of all the fantastic details that went into a Robot Birthday Party the very talented Olivia created for her son, J! (If you all don’t already know Liv, she is THE must-have Austin wedding and event planner for all brides!) With the help of The Inviting Pear and Polkadots Cupcake Factory, the theme was brought to life with modern vintage robot sweets and decor.

 

 

 

Shannon was the creative genius behind the design and she helped “robotize” everything from stationary, event signage, food table cards, to favor tags. She transformed a simple snack mix into Nuts & Bolts and potato chips to Computer Chips.

 

 

 

You know you’re in for “a treat” when Polkadots is involved and this time was no exception!  Olga incorporated the bold color palette of J’s decor on his cake, cake balls, cookies and cupcakes. (About that Saturday morning jog at Town Lake…) They were – as J would say – duh-li-thuss.


 

Olivia- thanks for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of this fun day with your amazing family! Enjoy the memories. Can’t wait to share the rest! xo

 

 

Vendors:

Graphic Design – The Inviting Pear (Shannon Ferguson)
Furniture – Good Life Event Rental Furniture
Custom Fabric & Design – Liv by Design
Seamstress – Sweet Lulu (Rachel Church)
Rentals – Premiere Party Central
Sweets – Polkadots Cupcake Factory (Olga Puspawaty)
Catering – County Line BBQ
Pina Colada Machine – Margarita Man
Wine – Duchman Winery
Face Painting – Faraway Faces

Shark Week

Greetings from Florida. No, I haven’t been here for three weeks; I left after the 4th of July reunion, I spent a week in California and now I am back again. While being a beach bum I find it hard to write anything worth reading…but here are a few fragmental thoughts I thought worth sharing.

  • Florida humidity makes it nigh impossible for several important things to work, namely camera lens, sunglasses, nail polish. It is also taking a number on my skin.
  • Chatted with my husband who is working in Austin this week while we are in the steam bath that is Florida and after walking two blocks downtown after work to grab a bite, the heat index was so high “it made his skin dry”. I don’t know what that means but the grass is greener {and sand is whiter} on my side.
  • I got to meet an amazing bunch from Texas/Arizona/Oklahoma for photographs earlier this week and I cannot wait to share them with you!
  • I watched my first ever episode of Jersey Shore last night and maybe five minutes was not long enough to count {or judge} but I bet I could get acrylic nails, a bad tan job and get paid $30k/episode.
  • Tulsi, now 14 months, has a 30+ word vocab and I am proud to say we have added a few Vietnamese words and commands this week. Go Tulsi!
  • I know I have neglected this blog as of late but unfortunately most of the jobs I have been commissioned to do these past few months are not shareable. I do have a many exciting weddings this fall and I promise you’ll be in for a treat.

Happy Friday. Have a great weekend.

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