Family Portrait in Zilker Botanical Gardens

At May 09, 2019
By Johnny Stevens
In Austin photographer, family, Photography, Photoshop, professional, protrait
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I was recently asked to help with a family portrait in Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin. I was a anxious as there were 11 members of the family and 4 of those were kids under the age of 5. Fortunately I had my wife Samantha available to entertain kids and goof around behind the camera to get them to smile. But it worked out. In Photoshop, I had to replace only 5 heads in the group with other shots. I was really happy with the background textures in the Botanical Gardens!

This is what the client wrote on Google reviews:

I was looking for a photographer for a family photo and found Johnny online. I didn’t think that most of the other sites with wedding photos would be really relevant to what I was looking for. I liked Johnny’s portfolio of family pictures. I also figured that since he had heavy commercial experience, he would be a pro. I figured correctly. He did a great job on an extended family of 11 in an outdoor setting. He was also great to work with, very easy-going and flexible. His wife also helped out at the shoot, coaxing cooperation from 4 grandkids under 5. I thought I might have to resort to serious bribery but didn’t have to. Finally, his prices were very reasonable. I really appreciate his efforts and the results and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Family portrait in Zilker Botanical Gardens in the jurrasic area

Family Portrait for Daniel Family

At December 16, 2018
By Johnny Stevens
In family, portrait, portrait photography, professional, protrait
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I was just honored to shoot a Family Portrait for Daniel Family.

One of the young boys was adamant about not having his picture taken so I reached into my bag of tricks and asked him if he could help me with the Vision 4 lights. I hoisted him onto my knee so he could reach the shutter release on the camera and fire so he could admire the strobes firing when he pulled the trigger. That is all to took. He now had ownership and he smiled like a saint.

Daniel Family Christmas Portrait by Austin photographer Johnny Stevens

Professional and social media headshots

Here is a review from Christian who needed some new professional as well as social media head shots. We went to Zilker Park for a round of images as well as the more formal backdrop with two lights and a bounce card.

Johnny was very friendly and flexible throughout the process and let us choose our locations where we wanted our photos taken. We took professional head shots with his setup and some casual shots outside. His equipment is top notch, and he produces the highest quality of photos. I’m very satisfied with the results!

Portrait of Christian male head shot

Professional head shot of Christian and dog at Zilker

Christmas Family Portrait

At December 29, 2016
By Johnny Stevens
In Austin photographer, family, portrait, portrait photography, protrait, speedlights
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I had these friends call me just before Christmas day asking if I could find a place to shoot a family portrait they needed to deliver as a gift on Christmas Day. My fireplace worked just fine. Three speedlights did the job. I gelled the speedlights with 1/2 CTO which is a light orange filter. There is a beauty dish on the left, back light above Erika, and a kicker just to the right of Evan. Cue the guitar for filling an empty space. I tried shooting with the fireplace on but they started melting so I added the fire in Photoshop.