I figured it out | austin family photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-05-11T11:33:32-05:00May 11th, 2009|Austin Photographer, My Family|

The cure for baby fever. The perfect birth control. Photographing my own family. We had plans while my mom was in town to head out for a family session and then go out to dinner. We talked to the kids about being cooperative and being well behaved. Unfortunately, the PCS was at an all time high and the Mother’s Day gift of cooperation soon turned to the gift of frustration. I can honestly say that I was on the verge of tears…..why are my kids so tough? Why is it easier to photograph clients? I’ve totally ruined them with daily “quick” and “one or two here and there” exposure to the camera. Don’t they understand that it would be easier […]

his story | austin family photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-05-08T22:48:13-05:00May 8th, 2009|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

Again, I sit here not sure what to say or how to convey how much this has changed me. I’m not sure I can. It is my hope I have done this family justice, that I have brought something real and genuine to them. This is a slideshow I put together for Alex and his family. It showcases only a few of the over 200 images from their session, but it tells their story. You can read more about how I came to meet this wonderful family here.

My Name is Alex

Alex, thank you for letting me capture your beautiful family and for inspiring me to live in this moment and to be thankful for the blessings that surround […]

yay to the lurkers | austin children’s photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-05-05T22:16:31-05:00May 5th, 2009|Austin Photographer, My Family|

Y’all are totally cracking me up with your giveaway entries! Oh man, I can’t even pick out favorites, too many laughs today! Keep those entries coming until Friday! If you visit on google reader, head on over and read the comments, worth the extra click, promise! And yay for all the lurkers coming out of hiding.

A quick photo of little T. I tricked her into this shot. My 5DMII went in to Canon for a little TLC and I got it back this morning. I coerced Little T into a few test shots for me, bedhead and all. She was thrilled with this idea, can’t ya tell?