Austin Bluebonnet Minis 2018 – weeks away!

Austin Bluebonnet Minis 2018 kick off in 2.5 weeks (click here for details) so I’m feeling happy about this! Most of my clients have the same goal for their family session which means I’ll end up shooting in one of a few locations I love and I know well. I always challenge myself to create new, unique and fresh imagery in these popular locations. Last week, as I directed this sweet family toward a beautiful trail while I went to retrieve my bag, I saw this gorgeous threat of Spring and glorious sunset. I called for this angel Iris to meet me across the field for this very shot I had in mind. This little ray of sunshine galloped across the field and just made my day!! Now if this weather will make up its mind. #bestclients

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Austin Bluebonnet Mini Session | Photography for Families and Children

Austin Bluebonnet Minis 2018

Jauregui Family || Austin Family Photography

Often as a photographer the hardest part of my job is easing the family into feeling comfortable in front of the camera. It can be a challenge to pull the little ones out of their shells. Fortunately the Jauregui family is no stranger to the lens. Beautiful mom Lisa produces a smart, engaging online makeup blog. She generously lent her professional poise and keen sense of style to make her Austin family photography session simply stunning. austin family photography jaregui

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(Here are  Lisa’s must-read face and hair tips for photos, and her YouTube channel here.)

It was my first time to be fortunate enough to shoot this captivating crew. I already can’t wait for our next one. This bustling family hadn’t had formal photos taken in a little over a year. I’m so glad we wasted no time in catching up on recording this special era in their lives.

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These two girls possess the perfect package of feminine finesse packed with a powerful punch- literally!  They are into gymnastics, tea parties, and karate, and were an absolute joy. They are sparkly, spunky, and spot on time – finding their own outfits in 20 minutes flat and showing up ready to rock this shoot. Wow! It was a mini indoor and outdoor session, with just enough time on that very humid day to soak up their incredible energy and charm. With their creative, pioneering media mom at the helm managing muggy-day make-up and humid-hair moments, everyone looked so lovely against the Fall foliage. What a professional!

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The locations and colors were amazing. What I will remember about this shoot was the unmistakable bond between these two. I grew up with sisters, and now have two girls myself. My heart skipped a beat when they looked at each other, shared a touch, and gleefully  joined forces in hamming it up to my camera. The foundation of trust and support provided by their parents shines through these siblings in such a special way. Something about these girls tells me they will stay close for the rest of their days. It was my unique privilege to capture what is just the beginning of their journey together in this life.

I’m excited to collaborate with them on an upcoming Mother’s Day Mini! You can see a few of my favorites from last year here or here on my  Instagram page! Contact z@ziemphotography.com or 850.319.4591 for availability.

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There’s Never A Wish Better Than This

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Goals doesn’t begin to describe this session. After having been honored as the #1 luxury real estate agent in all of Austin, this gorgeous mom raced to meet me and we celebrated with snuggles in a field of joy. Congratulations, Kumara!

Booking: z@ziemphotography.com || 850.319.4591 || www.ziemphotography.com

Austin Family Photographer | The Flakes

The summer before last, the fun Flake family was one of my favorite shoots ever. Only this time, we brought the party to Florida! We shot while on vacation in Alys Beach (peek at our last session here!), and it was so fun to update their photos in Austin back in December. This family! Oh this family. I just adore them, especially these gorgeous boys. They showed up with ants and their pants and a sparkle in their eyes that no lens could resist. Austin family photographer

 

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These two boys are special. In addition to having such cool parents, they happen to be super cute, cheeky, and feisty. Throughout the session they giggled so much and ran so fast, that Mom left the session just praying that one of our shots would work! I loved surprising her with an entire gallery of favorites that she used for their annual holiday card. I hope she prints a few to adorn the walls of their beautiful home. Austin family photographer

 

The day of our shoot was a beautiful, with the leaves changing and the brisk air begging more of Winter than Fall.  The playful boys also loved having so much space in which to roam, undaunted by the bite of cold. Au

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This Mom has simply impeccable taste. Their entire family is always photo-ready, but the boys looked particularly great this day without compromising their boyish comfort and lightning-fast speed. These Flake family sessions are crazy 100% of the time, as they’re supposed to be and as I expect them to be. It is part of the fun! Typically these dedicated parents leave our sessions with the hopes of just one. Please, just one, Good. Photo. When I can over-deliver and surprise parents with tens of jaw-dropping beauties, it is the best feeling ever. All of my love until next our next picture party, Flake family! Austin family photographer
 

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Traveling to 30-A this summer? I’ll be available in Seaside, Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach for family beach portraits. Contact z@ziemphotography.com or 850.319.4591 for availability. Austin family photographer

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Austin Maternity Photography | Mama Lauren

This Austin maternity photography session was the perfect way to celebrate just before Valentine’s Day! The growing bond between a mom and her expected child is really special. My body did not always agree with pregnancy. I experienced morning/afternoon/night sickness for 13 weeks both times. But I did love all the cute outfits that came with dressing my bump trimester two onward. Lauren opted for a whimsical look, clad in a fitted white dress with a train, and a flower crown that complemented the field in which we shot. I’m so glad we didn’t let a gloomy day get in the way of photos. The moody shots were a fun departure from my normal magical, sun-filled shots.

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