fresh reflections

Have you guys seen what Fresh Art Photography is doing to raise up women? It started out here. And then turned in to this. And I love it. As women we are so hard on ourselves and it’s always amazing at how other people, especially the ones we love the most, see us differently than we see ourselves. And as much as I encourage my client and friends and family to get in front of the camera so they can be seen and loved, it is hard for me to follow my own advice. For a long time I dished out that advice but thought the rule didn’t apply to me. Nah, I knew it did, I […]

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-01-29T21:21:07-06:00January 29th, 2010|My Family|

winner | austin couples photographer

Congratulations to Amy F. and her hubby for winning the Helping Hearts romantic photo session with Michele and I! Can you believe that within a week’s time, this movement raised $1,200 for the American Red Cross to help with the recovery effort in Haiti? That is simply incredible. To make your donations even more valuable, Michele and I have decided that we’re going to match them, so now $2,400 will have been given!

It amazes me that people can jump to action so quickly to help others in need. But don’t stop giving just because this contest is over. These people will still need our help long after donation drives have ended. Thank you all […]

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-01-28T15:09:47-06:00January 28th, 2010|Announcements, Austin Photographer, Client Work|

It’s a great day to be a Saint!

I can honestly say that I’ve never cried over a football game, so it surprised even me when the field goal kick made it’s way up into the air and the tears came. I am so, so proud of our boys and so happy for our city. I can remember going to the Saints games as a kid, walking up to the stadium and buying tickets for under $30, only to enter and see a half empty stadium. As a kid, I was excited to be there and cheered for our team. We experienced a lot of loss through the years yet I’ve always been proud to be a Saints fan. And the Dome, once […]

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-01-24T21:14:36-06:00January 24th, 2010|My Family, Uncategorized|