Family Lifestyle Photographer Austin – Rub-a-Dub-Dub, Three Kids in the Tub

04.29.2015

When longtime clients the Bayne family asked Ziem to shoot their precious baby boy during bath time, she couldn’t wait to jump at the creative challenge. Having shot multiple events for the Baynes, from Leila’s first birthday (Photographer’s update: see Leila’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” glam session), to a maternity and newborn session, this sudsy shoot would be the one Ziem loved most of all. You can see why. Family Lifestyle Photographer Austin.

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With Lawson being the Baynes’ final child, they were eager to capture the precious ritual of baby bath time for posterity. There’s just something so intimate, so sweet about that fresh baby smell post-bath. The way they snuggle into you as you towel the day’s worries away is priceless. Family Lifestyle Photographer Austin

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The shoot began with Mom & Baby Boy alone in the bath. Of course Big Brother , a.k.a. Chief Executive Bubble Blower, wanted in on the fun! He patiently awaited his turn to join. But not before waking up his little sister.

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Big Sister, groggy from an interrupted nap, rallied to the occasion. Ziem donned her 2yo’s thinking cap (something she claims to do on the regular) and engaged Leila in some princess talk. The session ended with a few treasures. There are few things she loves as much as her beloved blankie and pacie. Family Lifestyle Photographer Austin.

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Talk about a sweet, photogenic bunch! Ziem loved working with the Baynes again & can’t wait to see their beautiful brown eyed babes again soon. Family Lifestyle Photographer Austin

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What special time in your family’s life would you love captured? Contact Ziem for details and ideas. Check out her latest work on Facebook.

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Austin Newborn Photographers – The Best Laid Plans . . .

04.18.2015

You know how the saying goes – “The best laid plans . . .”, and when it comes to newborn photography, it’s as if Murphy & her Law applies in double. No matter how much mom or photographer try to plan a shoot around a newborn’s “schedule”, baby usually has his own ideas about when he’ll cooperate. Sweet Baby J was no exception, but in embracing the chaos, his family – repeat Ziem photography clients – ended up with glorious shots like this:

Baby J decided that “photo time” was actually code for “feeding & diapering time”, so he put Mom & Dad through their new parenting paces as Ziem snapped away. As many babies do, J had his days & nights mixed up; luckily it is impossible to be frustrated with a face this cute.

Family pooch Jasper provided the comic relief. He wasn’t interested in baby so much as cuddles & scratches from photographer-in-chief Z, but that resulted in some fabulous shots as well.

Ziem loved the opportunity to work with J’s family again & can’t wait to work with J again at his half-birthday!

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Austin Maternity Photography : Human Race

04.03.2015

Upon arriving at this maternity photo session location, I learned this gorgeous mama had just received word from her doctor earlier in the day she was 3cm dilated.

As you can imagine, the delivery of the exciting news – albeit unexpected – coupled with the thrill of big brother’s recent 2nd birthday celebration had us all on a high. In the appropriate sense, I came with balloons which for the first time in history of Ziem Photography flew away just after a few frames. But before a single tear or meltdown would ensue, I pulled out my back-ups (a magical bubble gun and lots of nursery rhymes) which resulted in this set of maternity portraits.

When G had enough of my “stylish vocals”, we called it a day and I let out a huge sigh of relief that the session did not extend beyond maternity and into birthing.

It was a great pleasure working with this family again. I’m so excited to share that their 2nd child is finally here, happy, healthy and handsome as can be. Ending with one of my favorites from last year:

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Have a Good Friday and Happy Easter weekend! xo

Austin Children Photography : Little Girl Tea Party

03.28.2015

Is there anything more quintessentially “little girl” than a springtime tea party, filled with sweets and – of course – sweet little ladies in pretty dresses?

Austin family photographer Ziem and I took advantage of the glorious spring weather – you know those perfect three ~~minutes~~ weeks here in Austin when it’s neither too cold nor too blisteringly hot? – to throw our girls a proper ladies’ garden party, actual fancy tea cups included. Ziem’s two even threw in some ballerina moves just to make things even more girly:

This toddler mama held her breath for the entirety of the shoot as my wee wild woman Paige sat down for “tea” (water) and cookies (“co-cos” in toddler speak) with Ziem’s two girls, but everyone behaved beautifully in oh-so-proper ladies’ tea fashion. Miss P was thrilled to be included in the big girl festivities and in an event (any event) involving cookies, showing that she definitely takes after her mother *coughs*.