fresh reflections

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

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 […]

It’s a great day to be a Saint!

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

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 […]

Life in Motion Photography: 2009, a look back | austin family photographer lyndsay stradtner

Lyndsay Stradtner2010-01-15T20:09:33-06:00January 15th, 2010|My Family, Uncategorized|

I am opting out of my usual top 10 this year. Instead I chose a favorite image of each of the kids. I realize how they have grown and changed. For Ty, it was the year he grew (and ATE!), the year he became a better friend, read about 700 pages per week, entered middle school, got his first girlfriend and a cell phone. He learned about bullies, about the importance of choosing good friends, about being a better friend. He is thoughtful, and kind. He loves a good, long hug and time away just for him with either of us. He’s loud and rowdy and so much fun. 2010 will bring him to an official teenager. The phone will […]