Category Archives: General

Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs/Ginny Woodruff

April 4, 2014 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

In her own words:

I founded the site Great Moments in Parenting, which aims to bring humor and honesty back into the parenting debate.

Great Moments in Parenting is an open blog where moms and dads submit moments, essays and photos about “the agony and ecstasy of life with kids.” I had the idea to start a blog that anyone could submit to, women and men, that focuses on short “moments,” like Facebook posts, and to make it open to all moments of parenting—not just the good ones. Thus our “no judgment” motto. The stories serve as group therapy (“I feel better because that happened to someone else, too.”) Thus our other motto: “Share your stories–it’s cheaper than therapy.”It was a finalist in the 2013 SXSW Interactive Awards.

I’m a writer, editor and public speaker. In 2013, I gave a Bruin Talk at UCLA’s Alumni Day: “These Aren’t Your Parents’ Kids.” I’m also writing a book about motherhood.

Spotlight on Women Entrepreneurs/Lynn Bridge

April 2, 2014 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

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In her own words:

I work in the world of cement, glass, stone, and ceramics- I’m a mosaic artist. “Going vertical” is what I call my unusual technique. I create many of my own tesserae (that’s what you call the little pieces that make up a mosaic) by fusing them in my glass kiln. Others, I cut from glass, stone, or tile. I mix and color cement mortar, spread it on my panel, then poke tesserae into the mortar so that they stand up from the surface. The art is both fragile and heavy. Below is a portrait I made from glass I fused. I make art for shows, but I also accept commissions, large and small. My website is the portal into my online world. Find me at lynnbridge.com.

Fun. Joy. Daddy is our hero.

March 21, 2014 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

This is what I felt during the session with this beautiful family. So much warmth and connection. And the kids were literally screaming–and almost crying–from laughter. Sure, I engaged in the usual antics— swinging my hips and singing, shouting silly things, and kicking off my shoe, which flew over my head–yes, I’m completely shameless and will do anything to entertain my subjects. But these kids were in stitches over their father, who was clearly funnier than me. And if a guy can make his 12 year old daughter laugh for an hour, pose with a pile of contented kids on his back, and elicit hugs, licks, and so much joy, then he must have a really big heart.

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Ukelele Baby

February 19, 2014 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

I did a spontaneous photo session of this little sprite using just a window in an otherwise unlit room—hence the dramatic light. I like the textured but otherwise neutral background and the baby’s clothes–none. There is nothing more sumptuous than all those folds and ripples. And pure simplicity so you can focus on the little details and features and the expansive and stark emotions. I know that starting a musical instrument is best at a young age, so I’m delighted to see her getting a head start.

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PAC-MAN returns for a bright and festive session.

January 7, 2014 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

My fine arts and graphic design background allow me to carefully plan and coordinate all the details of your session so that they work artistically together. Together we’ll choose a theme, and then we’ll select wardrobe and backdrops. If you will be displaying art in your home then I’ll work within your interior design so that color palette and style are thoughtfully considered.

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What makes your family special?

December 12, 2013 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

So many things! Your little children’s big personalities, all their endearing and funny expressions, the way they play and interact with their parents and each other and how they spend time together. I work closely with each family to determine what you want to capture and remember about this precious time in your family’s life. Here we have a warm color theme, a minimalist set, looks of love, big sister reading to little sister, and lots of hugging. Plus a nice variety of family poses. I’ll always find a way to get all faces smiling, and you’ll get some really silly fun ones, too.

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Urban Legends

May 23, 2013 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

Here’s one of my most beloved people in the world–my son’s first teacher in life–and her drop-dead gorgeous, fun, and wacky family.

The Girl of Many Expressions

May 8, 2013 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

Mostly joy and exuberance, though. This family loves bright colors, textures, patterns, and contemporary art so we co-ordinated some intriguing, artistic combinations of wardrobe with background colors. I love how different the three family pictures are, and how the light is continuously changing so the skin tones are, too, as in the two very diffferent profile shots near the end of the gallery. And, as you can tell, I had the benefit of a born model who was absolutely delighted to be photographed!

Mothers’ Day Wildflower Special!

May 2, 2013 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

$250 includes: 20 minute session | 3 digital files | Zilker Park or Barton Hills Park | sessions are at 7pm to capture best sunlight | Limited slots, ends May 12, Mothers’ Day. Your kids will love traipsing through the flowers and you will love having these sweet and colorful memories.

Variations on Three Brothers

April 28, 2013 | Austin Baby and Family Photographer

These boys were fun, and funny, all with such completely different personalities, so I really enjoyed traipsing around the woods with them. According to their parents, it’s hard to get them all into a photograph—they’re at the age of “blah, blah, this is boring, do I really have to do this?’ so I was overjoyed to get such an interesting range of expressions and poses. and of course, some real smiles and laughs.