Austin Senior Portraits + Athlete Photos
One day, now will be a long time ago.
Portrait and lifestyle photographer,
based in austin, tx.
Life doesn’t slow down for photos. Kids grow, seasons shift, and what feels ordinary right now will, one day, be a long time ago. My job is to make it easy to pause for a moment and hold onto this version of your people and your life.
We’ll choose a location together, talk through outfits, and create a session that feels like you—whether that’s a quiet walk, a chaotic laugh, or something in between. I’ll mix a few classic “everyone looking” portraits with more natural, in-between moments. Your gallery will be ready in 2-3 weeks, and the result is a set of images that still look like your people years from now, when this season is part of the story you’re remembering.
Fall flew by. You’re not late. Spring sessions are a great way to get updated senior photos before the calendar fills up.
Family photos without the drama
Families
You do not have to be perfectly coordinated or perfectly behaved. I care more about connection than perfection. During a family session we keep things moving, give kids simple directions, and weave in a few of those “everyone looking at the camera” shots along with the in between moments.
You will walk away with photographs that feel like your family on a good day, not strangers in stiff clothes.
Headshots for real people
Headshots & Branding
You do not need to be a model to have a good headshot. I work with professionals, creatives, and small business owners who want to look like themselves, but rested and put together. Sessions are short and straightforward; I coach you on how to stand, where to look, and what to do with your hands.
Because I am also a graphic designer, I think about where these images will live; your website, LinkedIn, or social media, and I deliver files that are easy to use in all of those spaces.
How sessions work
All of my sessions are designed to be simple and low stress.
- We choose a location together that fits the mood you want
- I send guidance for outfits and little details to think about
- During the session, I give gentle direction so you are never wondering what to do
- Afterward, you receive a proofing gallery and pick your favorites for me to edit
- You get high resolution files you can print, post, and share
For seniors and families, I also offer mini sessions with a short time frame and a small set of edited images, perfect for yearbooks, announcements, and holiday cards.
Hi! I'm Natalie
a little more about me
I am a photographer and graphic designer in Austin who lives in the world of band kids, basketball games, and busy families.
I am a mom of twins, a long time band and basketball parent, and a working creative who loves good design, good light, and real expressions. I know what it is like to be on both sides of the camera; the parent who wants one great photo before everyone heads off to whatever is next.
My background in graphic design shows up in the way I frame images, use color, and think about how your photos will live in the real world; on your walls, in an album, or in a graduation announcement. I care about the details, but I keep the experience easy.