a gift

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-09-25T12:56:15-05:00September 25th, 2010|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

Every now and I then I am contacted by a super thoughtful husband looking to purchase the gift of a session for his wife as a surprise. I’ve even posted on my facebook fanpage about it a few times and I know it always leaves moms wondering if it is for them. This time, Jen was the recipient of the surprise! I was so excited to see them again, so much has changed since I last saw them, Grace went from a baby to a little girl and she has a beautiful baby sister now! Jen knew she wanted their session to be a little urban and a little chic this morning and I was totally inspired, good […]

unexpected take two | salado family photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-09-19T14:27:26-05:00September 19th, 2010|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

My second unexpected, super short notice session for this weekend took place this morning in my absolute favorite location! This beautiful family is from Waco and when I found out where they live I happily offered to meet them in the middle in Salado because I adore shooting there. We went exploring by the river (it was actually moving water instead of puddles with all the recent rain!) and then hit a few of my favorite spots around Salado. Our goal was a few family photos and to get mom in the picture since she’s usually behind the camera. I can relate to that a little. Ok, ok, a lot. And I love it when moms come out of […]

unexpected | austin family photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-09-18T20:56:49-05:00September 18th, 2010|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

My schedule went wonky this week. Not just a little wonky, a lot wonky. But sometimes wonky works out great. Both of my clients for today and Sunday were moved to different days at their request so that left me with two openings this weekend. I threw them up on the blog/facebook and they went quick (yay!).

Some of you may know this beautiful lady, I know quite a few of my clients will recognize her….Katie Astoria of Modern Muse Makeup Artistry. Katie has rocked my makeup for photos several times in the past and the makeup of quite a few of my clients. I highly recommend her! Oh and get this, she just won a GOLDEN BOOT during

the ruiz family

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-09-15T16:31:46-05:00September 15th, 2010|Austin Photographer, My Family|

I love every single last thing about this session. The love they have one another shines and the two little ones are simply the most delightful and respectful kiddos! This session had one big goal, to fill the blank walls in their new home with loving photos. I’m pretty sure they are printing big and those bare walls are disappearing one by one….

speaking of belated holidays….

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-09-15T07:04:33-05:00September 15th, 2010|Austin Photographer, Craft Projects, My Family|

Grandparents day was last weekend and we totally slacked. I’d love to say that we sent thoughtful cards and picked up the phone and honored the wonderful grandparents that our kids have….but, we didn’t. We forgot. But Taryn’s teacher didn’t and the kids drew a photo of their grandparents in class. When we found this in her folder it was an instant favorite and Jase and I cracked up. First, note the purple shoes….I’m fairly certain I’ve never seen Grandma or Grandpa in purple shoes. No, make that absolutely certain. Especially Grandpa. Although I would like to. Grandma is on the right, and I can assure you that she is not a hairy lady at all, and she is much […]

a whole hand

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-09-14T22:56:05-05:00September 14th, 2010|Austin Photographer, My Family|

It’s a big deal. To be 5. And this fabulous. I’m calling these her birthday photos because well, it’s all I’ve got from around the time she turned 5 two months ago. Other than a quick hug and short visit at childrens hospital, I missed her birthday. Jase and I did the old divide and conquer…I stayed with Teagan at the hospital and he spent the day with Taryn. I missed her. And yet I also realize it is not about that one day, but every other day of the year we get to enjoy her and get to know this fabulous little person. I feel so incredibly blessed that the day of her birthday party was such a good […]