A calm, in-home newborn session in Austin with first-time parents. Natural light, relaxed pacing, and honest moments that reflect life at home.

Spring in Austin is short and beautiful, and bluebonnet season is one of the most iconic times for photos. This guide shares when bluebonnet season typically happens, how I approach sessions, and where I photograph bluebonnets around Austin and Central Texas.

A relaxed winter family photo session at Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park, Texas. A beautiful location for families with young children, open fields, and natural light.

Warm winter family photos at Garey Park in Georgetown, TX. A beautiful, natural location near Austin for relaxed family photography sessions.

A family photo session at Lake Pflugerville Park, a beautiful and easily accessible location north of Austin. Perfect for relaxed family photos with a lakeside and sandy beach feel.

A Pedernales Falls State Park family photo session is perfect for families and couples looking for a scenic outdoor location near Austin, Texas. With dramatic limestone landscapes and wide open views, this location is best suited for relaxed one-hour or longer photo sessions rather than mini sessions.

Bull Creek District Park family photos from a relaxed early summer session in Austin, featuring twin baby girls, oak trees, and candid family moments by the creek.

At the end of November, I photographed a meaningful UT Austin family session  with a family who has a special connection to the campus. The couple first met at UT Austin, and this year marks their 10th wedding anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, they wanted to return to the place where their story began and take updated family photos with their children. I loved the idea and felt grateful to capture this chapter for them. Even though the UT Tower is currently under reno

I recently photographed a sweet McKinney Falls State Park family session, and it quickly became one of my favorite sessions of the season. We met in the late afternoon, just in time for golden hour, and the light was absolutely stunning. The warm glow felt softer than the summer sun, creating that gentle golden atmosphere that only fall in Austin can offer. The park was peaceful, and the soft evening light wrapped around the family beautifully. Their two little boys were full

A warm late-October family session at Mueller Lake Park in Austin. Soft morning light, bright outfits, and sweet moments with this returning family made the day feel extra special.

A beautiful family session at the Texas Capitol in Austin. The historic architecture, soft light, and natural interactions made this Capitol family shoot truly special.

A peaceful mid-October family session at Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, surrounded by serene Japanese gardens, colorful seasonal blooms, tranquil ponds, and beautiful morning light. This location offers endless natural backdrops for warm, timeless Austin family photos.

A warm golden-hour family session at the Lower Falls of McKinney Falls State Park in Austin. The peaceful light reflecting on the rocks and water, paired with this returning family’s energy and laughter, made the evening feel truly magical.

A sweet one-year milestone family session in Austin, thoughtfully planned to beat the summer heat. We captured warm, intimate moments at the family’s home before heading to Mary Moore Searight Park, where soft diffused afternoon light made the outdoor portraits beautifully comfortable and natural.