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 […]

Happy Mother’s Day

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-05-10T09:14:37-05:00May 10th, 2009|My Family|

from me and my yahoos….

a real picture of all five of us!! I’m so excited, that almost never happens!! happy mother’s day!!

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?

an afternoon with grace | austin family photographer

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-05-04T21:19:54-05:00May 4th, 2009|Austin Photographer, Client Work|

I had such a great time with this family. It’s been awhile since I have had an in home session that wasn’t a newborn and I forgot just how much I love them. I get a little glimpse into their world and it was a lot of fun to just hang out with this adorable family for the afternoon.

One of our goals was to capture lots of photos of Grace with her Grandmother….love these….

how cute is her expression here?

told ya they are cute!

Today I…..

Lyndsay Stradtner2009-05-01T12:29:08-05:00May 1st, 2009|My Family|

…thanked a friend.

…cried reading a gracious email giving me more credit than I could ever deserve. I cried again when one of my clients called me through tears herself. I am so grateful.

…finished up a week of doing at least one nice, extra, little thing for my husband each day.

…found myself wandering around the house saying “where is Teagan??” way to many times. That kid is everywhere.

…am thankful Teagan’s follow up appointment for his surgery went so well. In fact, it couldn’t have gone any better.

…am working on Mother’s Day gifts.

…have thought about picking up my camera to capture little moments during our day, but haven’t done it yet.

…can’t get the scorpion that was in.my.house yesterday out of my mind. […]