Austin Newborn Photography || The Parents Set the Stage

From mama’s belly to baby’s first birthday, capture every moment of your little one’s first year with our “Belly to Birthday” Austin newborn photography program. Contact Ziem for details!

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From baby’s first breath, it’s the parents who set the stage for their children’s approach to life. As it is with parenting, so it is with photography, where the energy parents bring to a shoot truly influences the mood of both the little ones and the photographer.

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Ziem first worked with the Sterling family last year for their bluebonnets mini-session. Shortly after that shoot, the Sterlings let Ziem know they were expecting Baby #2 & booked his newborn session. Multiple weather delays later – #realaustinlife – the shoot finally happened just in time for bluebonnet season.

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Austin Lifestyle Photographers || A Blended Family Holiday

** Now booking New Year and Lifestyle Photography sessions in 2017! **

Austin lifestyle photographers like Ziem love many aspects of their jobs. Ziem loves working with the different ways that modern families come together, be it through multiple generations or in a blended family.

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The Ainslies are blessed with four lovely children and the littles have captured the hearts of the older siblings.  This active bunch loves nothing more than the excuse to have fun together. Whether enjoying great food, good wine, or just a new adventure – like a holiday mini-session! – the Ainslies are a modern, loving family.

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Charismatic brother Jorge led baby brother Joaquin through the shoot. Easygoing Joaquin gamely followed Jorge around and did whatever Ziem asked Jorge to do! Ziem put her natural child-wrangling talents to use throughout. She employed some timely Halloween knock-knock jokes to bring out the smiles.

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The Ainslies expertly deployed a holiday wardrobe of coordinating neutrals. Per Ziem’s advice on what to wear for holiday photos, this casual luxe look transcends the holidays. Timeless looks make for better photographs to enjoy year round.

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Fun-loving, families like the Ainslies make Austin lifestyle photographer Ziem’s job a dream. Speaking of, here’s to more adventures to come – as led by future president Jorge, no doubt! Ziem’s favorite shoot moment came when precious Jorge “hid” under some leaves and pretended to be in a forest.

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Still looking for an Austin children photography holiday session? Email z@ziemphotography.com.

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Austin Children Photography || House of Fun

Still looking for an Austin children photography fall session? Email z@ziemphotography.com.

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What do two DC transplants, their two boisterous boys, and one Texas “faux fall” day make? In the case of the Traweek family, they make for one beautiful Austin children’s photography session.

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Ziem did a newborn session for baby brother Teddy nearly two years ago, just after the family’s move to Austin. Look at him now!

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This energetic group loves nothing more to sign and hold impromptu dance parties in their kitchen. In fact, Ziem knows them as the “House of Fun”, and that zest for life comes across in their photos! For starters, Teddy was more interested in being the center of attention than being held for family photos. He would alternate between flirting with the camera, dancing, and evading capture. This one definitely takes after his daddy #cantholdmedown!

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On the other hand, big brother Thomas is sweet and happy-go-lucky like his mama. He was eager to please and smile at everyone. In fact, Ziem still recalls a story from Teddy’s newborn session about how Thomas won the heart of the seller of their Austin home.

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Finally, remember how we mentioned this shoot occurred on a Texas “faux fall” day? The poor Traweeks had dressed well for fall weather, only to have the temperature rise a sweltering 15 degrees during the shoot! Texas temperature swings aside, however, the Traweeks’ kept their sunny attitudes throughout the shoot.

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In the end, Ziem adored working with this House of Fun crew. She hopes it won’t be as long before they get to do it again!

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Still looking for an Austin children photography fall session? Email z@ziemphotography.com.

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Austin Family Photography || A Strictly Texas Setting

Still looking for an Austin children photography fall mini-session? More dates available here.

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It’s the wish of every parent who ever booked an Austin family photography session – one, just one, shot in which all kids are looking at the camera. If the setting is a rustic Texas beauty, so much the better.

Austin Family Photography Austin Photography Mini Session Family Newborn Photographers Ziem PhotographyThe Alvarado family, consisting of three (beautiful) kids and their (beautiful) parents, accomplished just that. To set the scene, Mama Alvarado wanted a natural setting and strictly Texas look with a touch of glamour. She got it – check out their boots! This family is stunning and ready for a fashion shoot.

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Maggie proved every inch the stereotypical firstborn and only girl. She’s doting, nurturing, and the crown jewel of the family.

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Next, baby brother Jack, meanwhile, just turned two and is full of life, charm, and energy. Just look at those gorgeous eyes! In typical two-year-old fashion, Jack ignored bribery offered to make him stay still. Nevertheless, Ziem managed to capture his vibrant personality on camera.

Austin Family Photography Austin Photography Mini Session Family Newborn Photographers Ziem PhotographyFinally, middle brother Sam wasn’t excited about being photographed. This makes him consistent with 100% of Ziem’s male clients. Nevertheless, Ziem found a way to get Sam interested – grasshopper collecting.

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Ziem is thrilled to have met the Alvarados through a mutual friend and client. Photographers in Austin dream of shooting such a photogenic group, strictly Texas style!

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Austin Children Photography || Be Prepared

Several session spots remain for 2016. Details and availability here

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For Austin children’s photographer Ziem, it doesn’t get any better than working with. happy, energetic kids whose parents have set the stage for a successful shoot.

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The Neland family’s oldest daughter (not pictured here) is a longtime friend of Ziem’s oldest (by six-year-old standards), hence the Nelands met Ziem and became clients. So it was no surprise when the two younger Neland girls showed up to their shoot well-prepared by Mom & Dad. These laid-back beauties had tried on their outfits in advance. Importantly, they had also been encouraged by their parents to enjoy the shoot. The girls clearly picked up on that. The photographer picked up on that. As a result they showed up with great energy and big smiles.

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The middle daughter Charlotte is turning four and the youngest Abigail will be one, which provided the perfect excuse for a photo session – and balloons! The girls proved very cooperative and easygoing, something they’ve clearly inherited from their parents. In fact, Ziem has never heard baby Neland cry! Their happy spirits came across on camera as the middle sister wanted to spend the entire session loving on baby.

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One of Ziem’s greatest strengths as a children’s photographer is getting to know her wee clients and making them feel comfortable on camera. For example, she learned that Charlotte and her own youngest daughter Zara both wanted a “rainbow unicorn” fourth birthday party. UNICORNS are SO real! You can just sense that magical excitement in the photos.

Austin Children Photography Family Newborn Photographers Ziem PhotographyIn the end it goes to show how a little pre-shoot preparation by parents results in big smiles on camera! Ziem loved working with these sweet Neland littles and is thrilled to be working with the entire clan later this month.

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