the birth of john

Lyndsay Stradtner2011-01-15T20:52:03-06:00January 15th, 2011|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

I connected with this family right away, from the moment I walked in the door for their pre-birth consultation. Their dynamic, the ages and relationships of their children, all felt so very familiar (minus the baby on the way of course). Visiting them felt just like being at home! Their sweet baby boy is a few months old now and I hear growing pretty quick! He was born at the Austin Area Birthing Center. I can honestly say that this one was tough for me to stand back and blend in. They are a riot, I laughed and smiled so much during early labor. A whole lot of smiles and a whole lot of love. This labor [...]

the birth of evangeline

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-10-16T14:55:02-05:00October 16th, 2010|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

This slideshow makes me cry every single time I watch it. The beautiful music sets me right over the crying threshold. You see, the stunning voice, is none other than the woman in labor. Her child entering the world to the sound of her voice. She is incredibly talented (and is working on a lullaby CD, I personally can’t wait!). This birth was filled with happy, quiet, curious, wonderful, beautiful moments….

[ This birth was attended by midwife Christy Tashjian and I would highly recommend her. ]

Joseph & Luke

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-08-26T21:05:43-05:00August 26th, 2010|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

I tried to pick a few favorites from this spring session to post here on the blog, and I just couldn’t do it. I love every single one. I had this beautiful family on my calendar for quite some time and I was SO looking forward to photographing them. As expected, they were a total blast to hang out with. I hope they love them as much as I do….

This is my 4th set […]

Happy Mother’s Day | Austin Family Photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-05-07T18:03:00-05:00May 7th, 2010|Client Work, My Family|

I feel so blessed to have a mother who spent my childhood days loving me. She was always coming up with ways to be creative and it shaped who I am and what I do. Most important of all, she showed me how to be a loving mother. I hope I’m half the Gee Gee she is one day (a very, very long time from now). Thanks Mom.

Being a mom is more than I ever imagined it would be. It’s both exhilarating and exhausting, funny and somber, and every other emotion in between that God gave us. They make me laugh more than they make me cry. I’ve learned to forgive the lack of sleep and the constant worry […]

austin birth photography . the birth of lucy

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-01-05T19:40:36-06:00December 6th, 2008|Client Work|

A big thank you to Lucy’s parents for allowing me to share their birth experience, birth is an intimate experience and it takes a lot to put yourself out there. Big kudos to you guys! I love these images. I’m thankful they love them too and that they are allowing me to share them. I hope these images capture their day, Lucy’s day. I hope they capture how beautiful, and faith filled this family is.

the birth of lucy

I have to tell you that for the first time since I picked up a dslr camera, I wished it had a video feature (hmmmm, maybe I do need that new 5D). At the end of the slideshow, you’ll see a little […]