Austin Child Photography – Half-Birthday “Stellabration”

05.20.2016

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What’s that old expression about the cobbler whose children has no shoes? It’s possible that maxim applies to a certain Austin family photographer whose littles have few photos of themselves *coughs*. Enter two sweet girls and one pony to save the photo day with a backyard shoot.

Indeed, photographer-in-chief Ziem has turned this sad state of photo affairs into an annual shoot tradition with dear friends the Aserons (link here). Lauren & Ziem began this idea when Lauren’s daughter Stella & Ziem’s youngest Zara were a mere six months old, and it has been a cherished “half birthday” occasion ever since. Not only does Ziem and her daughter have an excuse to get together with the Aserons, but Ziem also takes the opportunity to take photos of her own girls, the one time each year she takes “professional” photos of them.

And speaking of truisms, it is a truth universally acknowledged by parents that their respective children behave far better for other people. Sweet Stella does an excellent job keeping mischievous Zara in line, for example; no surprise as these two have been close friends from the get-go, nearly from birth to their recent first sleepover. It helps that Stella is a natural in front of the camera, but the camaraderie between the girls helps too.

When it came to coordinating outfits, Ziem and Lauren were on the same sartorial page per usual, even ordering the same dress for the girls. Alas, Stella’s didn’t arrive in time, but – no surprise – Mama Aseron had plenty of stylish back-up options for her. For her part, Zara contributed a wardrobe malfunction or two, keeping everyone laughing as usual.

Ziem & Zara can’t wait ’til next year’s “Stellabration” with their friends!

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Austin Lifestyle Photography | Ziem Photography Investment

05.18.2016

I am so pleased and excited you have considered me to capture this precious moment in your family’s life. Custom portraiture is an investment in beautiful artistry that will be treasured for generations to come. I am committed to capturing your family in an original, artistic, natural way, creating the heirlooms that will become your history. Please send a note to z@ziemphotography.com for availability.

AUSTIN LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY | BABY, BELLY AND FAMILY $695 + tax

Sessions include up to 45 minutes of unlimited capture on location in Austin. Each session yields a minimum of 45 digital negatives + print release. Within 2 weeks, you will receive an online gallery for previewing, downloading, sharing and ordering boutique prints at discount pricing. Clients may submit a $200 deposit to reserve the date and time. The balance is due one week before the session. Session types included: family, cake smash, maternity, senior.

Session examples: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

AUSTIN LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY | NEWBORN $895 + tax

Sessions include up to 90 minutes of unlimited capture in client’s Austin home. Each session yields a minimum of 45 digital negatives + print release. Within 2 weeks, you will receive an online gallery for previewing, downloading, sharing and ordering boutique prints at discount pricing. Clients may submit a $200 deposit to reserve the date and time. The balance is due one week before the session.

Session examples: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

AUSTIN LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY | BOUTIQUE NEWBORN $1250 + tax

Sessions include up to 2.5 hours of unlimited capture in client’s Austin home. Each session yields a minimum of 65 digital negatives + print release. Within 2 weeks, you will receive an online gallery for previewing, downloading, sharing and ordering boutique prints at discount pricing. Clients may submit a $200 deposit to reserve the date and time. The balance is due one week before the session.

AUSTIN MINI SESSIONS | $425 + tax per family / min. 3 families

Round up two other family or friends for your own mini session on a date and location of your choosing. Each family receives a 20-minute session, 35 or more digital negatives + print release. Clients may submit a $200 deposit to reserve the date and time. The balance is due one week before the session.

I look forward to working with you and exceeding your expectations!

Austin Family Photography – Full Circle to Chicago

05.09.2016

It’s time to book your summer session. Available in Austin, 30-A, or Colorado this summer. Email for details.

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When Ziem works regularly with favorite family clients like the DeMartinos, they develop a sort of shorthand language. Years of collaborating on shoot ideas with such natural joy and ease results in photos that can’t help but shine.

Bridget DeMartino is the heart of the family, and Ziem has loved working with her and her infectious sunny energy over the years. Ziem has worked with the family since daughter G was two, and they’ve shot all over the city, from backyard to bluebonnets on the East Side, twice yearly since. When Bridget recently told Ziem the family was moving back to Chicago, the two of them set to work on doing one last, very “Austin” session, capturing both the spirit of this loving family and the zeitgeist of funky local favorites like South Congress and the downtown skyline. Ziem, being the detail-oriented person she is, even made sure to include the building the DeMartinos had temporarily moved into after selling their Austin home.

When it comes to coordinating wardrobes for a shoot, Bridget works tirelessly with Ziem to come up with just the right mix of outfits. Wardrobe coordination pre-shoot with your photographer – ensuring colors and patterns play nicely together, letting each individual stand out but not more than one another (see how to do this here) – pays off in spades. Ziem particularly loved Miss G’s swingy dress, which allowed G to run freely and express her sweet spirit in photos.

Ziem & the DeMartinos took advantage of an early morning shoot, enjoying the usually bustling South Congress and downtown less the normal crowds. The quiet streets allowed for a livelier, less inhibited shoot too, a priority for the DeMartinos and reflective of their sweet energy – after all, who doesn’t need more dancing in their lives? Ziem particularly enjoyed it when Big Brother took over and instructed her to re-take the running photos – check out the sheer joy on these precious faces.

The DeMartinos are dream clients, and Ziem will truly miss them & the relationship they’ve build over the years. She wishes them all the best in their new adventure – Austin’s loss is Chicago’s gain!

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See more Austin newborn family photography or send a note to book your downtown Austin family session today.

In case you missed it, check out this family’s sneak peek.

Downtown Austin Family Photography – The DeMartinos

04.25.2016

There are Austin family photography sessions, and then there is photographing the DeMartinos. This is our final session together as they are moving back to Chicago next month (tear). I have enjoyed seeing these two darling children grow over the years into sweet, flexible, handsome, compliant, bright individuals. (That’s my meager attempt at convincing them to stay because, of course, they are 10x more than that.) I can’t wait to send them off with a few keepsakes from their time spent in our funky town. Here’s a sneak peek from the morning!

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Austin Family Photography – Wild at Heart

04.15.2016

EXCITING NEWS: Ziem will be an official photographer for the 2016 Dell Trust Miracle Book.
Now booking summer family sessions in Austin and 30-A!

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This hippie-meets-modern first birthday shoot was a dream come true for photographer-in-chief Ziem. She’s loved collaborating with friend & stylish client Lauren over the years on a half dozen or so family portrait sessions, and this latest one for Lauren’s little warrior prince was filled with this family’s customary style and sunny smiles.

Crafty Lauren ran tirelessly around town before the shoot, carefully assembling the props and family heirlooms which – along with the birthday boy himself – brought this shoot to life.

Speaking of the birthday boy, he’s proven himself quite the warrior over his first year, tackling challenges and overcoming them with the trademark family joy and strength. A happy photo shoot was the perfect way to honor that – and those incredible eyelashes (not that this writer is jealous of those incredible eyelashes. Nope. Not even a little bit.)

Wishing this warrior prince the happiest of first birthdays, with thanks again to the Aseron family for their continued friendship & support. We love you, sweet Jun!

Check out Ziem’s latest austin family photographs and call or email to book your child’s 1st birthday portrait session.

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