Business Details
16 Years
experience
Austin Newborn & Family Photography by Ziem Photography
Founded in 2010, Ziem Photography specializes in newborn, family, and children's lifestyle photography, capturing candid, timeless moments with a focus on natural light and organic compositions. Our approach prioritizes client comfort through casual friendliness, attentive listening, and anticipating fleeting moments to create heirloom-quality images. With over 15 years of professional experience, including work in New York City's magazine industry, we bring artistic expertise and technical precision to every session.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our rapid turnaround timedelivering digital negatives within one to two weeksand personalized service, from outfit guidance to location selection. Based in Westlake, Austin, we serve families across Central Texas, blending local knowledge with a passion for storytelling through photography.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Photography
Children Photography
Lifestyle Sessions
Mini Sessions
Portrait Photography
Event Photography
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional photography experience, including magazine industry expertise.
- Our rapid turnaround delivers digital negatives within 1-2 weeks of sessions.
- Personalized service includes outfit guidance and location selection assistance.
- Specialized in capturing candid moments with natural light techniques.
- Community-focused Austin-based business with deep local knowledge.
What people say
Timeless moments captured
Patient with children
Quick delivery
Natural compositions
Personalized guidance
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions focus on capturing delicate details and family bonding moments. Our approach prioritizes safety and comfort, using natural light to create soft, timeless images that document your baby's earliest days with artistic precision. Sessions include posing guidance and prop selection.
Family Photography
Customized family sessions emphasize authentic interactions and candid moments. We work at your chosen location to create images that reflect your family's unique dynamics, offering wardrobe consultation and activity-based shooting to ensure natural expressions and lasting memories.
Lifestyle Sessions
40-minute sessions capturing everyday life through organic storytelling. Our documentary approach follows families in their natural environments, preserving spontaneous interactions and meaningful details that showcase your family's personality and lifestyle in authentic settings.
Mini Sessions
25-minute portrait sessions ideal for updated family photos. Held at curated locations, these sessions offer a streamlined experience with limited outfit changes, focusing on essential poses and compositions to deliver high-quality images efficiently for special occasions or seasonal updates.
Portrait Photography
Personalized portrait sessions for individuals and small groups. We emphasize natural expressions and flattering light to create professional images suitable for personal branding, milestones, or artistic keepsakes, incorporating your style preferences and location choices.
People
Ziem
Founder & Lead Photographer
Professional photographer since 2005 with New York magazine experience. Specializes in newborn and family photography, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless portraits that capture authentic moments.
Questions
What types of photography sessions do you offer?
We offer newborn, family, children's, and lifestyle photography sessions with options for mini sessions (25 minutes) or full sessions (40 minutes) at client-chosen locations.
How far in advance should I book a session?
We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance, especially for popular seasons. Limited availability sessions are released periodically throughout the year.
What is your turnaround time for delivering photos?
Digital negatives are delivered within one week for full sessions and two weeks for mini sessions, with no additional processing fees.
Do you provide guidance for session preparation?
Yes, we offer personalized outfit guidance, location recommendations, and posing suggestions to ensure your session runs smoothly and meets your expectations.
Are tax and usage rights included in pricing?
Texas sales tax is included in quoted prices. All sessions include print release rights for personal use with no additional licensing fees.
What happens if weather affects outdoor sessions?
We monitor forecasts closely and will reschedule if necessary. Alternative indoor locations or rain date options are available for booked clients.
