{austin newborn photographer} little ray of sunshine

“You’re so amazing, Ziem !! This day was so super fun & special!!!!” ~RS

An Austin photographer is spoiled for choice when it comes to staging a picture, between our springtime bluebonnets, our ever-expanding
skyline, or the setting sun over Lake Travis, but sometimes all you need is just the perfect little headband:

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Oh, and a stunning mother and daughter combo, like baby Sunny & Rachael, doesn’t hurt. Dad {who also happens to be a professional with a fancy camera} wasn’t able to make the shoot, unfortunately, but Ziem was honored to shoot this mother-daughter pair – and can you blame her?

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One of the keys to a successful newborn photography session is the trust a new parent places in the photographer. After all, the photographer is getting an intimate glimpse of that most precious time (and by “precious” we do mean “sleep deprived”) in a new parent’s life. Rachael was clear she didn’t want that perfect little hair bow to get too big but otherwise placed complete creative control with Ziem, a choice that yielded some spectacular shots:

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In fact, the only potential hiccup in this blissful baby shoot was that Miss Sunny, slightly older than Ziem’s usual newborn shoot age of 10 days or less, decided that this was lights! camera! nap time! Definitely a photographer’s child.

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All’s well that ends well, though, particularly when “end” means “sleeping baby” and some gorgeous photos!

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Stay tuned for another example of a family shoot this Thursday. We’ll also be back next Monday with the first in an ongoing series on what our favorite Austin photographer thinks you should know about getting that perfect family photo.

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how to plan ahead for 2014 holiday cards

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*

austin holiday mini sessions | ziem photography

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!

The Greatest Teachers of My Life

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?

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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.

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