--- title: "Austin Senior & Family Portrait Photographer | Bridget Daehler" description: "Senior and family portrait photography in Austin, Texas. Golden-hour senior sessions and unposed family portraits in natural light. 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I photograph seniors, families and brands in natural light across Austin and the Hill Country. Sessions are relaxed and unhurried, shot on customized local locations during the golden-hour for a premium portrait experience. I specialize in making subjects feel natural, comfortable and at ease. My style captures the true soul and relationships of the people I photograph. My passion is to create art worthy of a wall from the many pieces of your life. [More About Bridget](/about) ## Senior Portraits A custom-curated portrait session that captures a monumental year and creates a memorable, positive experience. [Senior portrait sessions](/senior-portraits) ![High school senior in a sequined formal gown looking back over her shoulder during golden-hour outdoor session near Austin, Texas](/__l5e/assets-v1/1f7340c2-589c-4eb4-84f6-eeff48b1e5e9/senior-portrait-formal.jpg) ![Golden-hour high school senior portrait taken in a Texas Hill Country field near Austin (horizontal frame 1)](/__l5e/assets-v1/e116a250-9839-47b8-a866-cd839c17a298/i-wvFdpr3.jpg) 001 · seniors ![Senior portrait of a graduate posed against warm evening light in Austin, Texas (vertical frame 2)](/__l5e/assets-v1/da27aa6b-fe2b-4f04-82d9-9f4f5d0a208a/i-5QTb9NL.jpg) 002 · seniors ![Outdoor senior session portrait framed by live oak trees in the Texas Hill Country (vertical frame 3)](/__l5e/assets-v1/3a36dcbd-87ca-47ba-a1b0-3d361d938f9c/i-2mQjrbf.jpg) 003 · seniors ![Natural-light senior portrait photographed at golden hour on location near Austin (vertical frame 4)](/__l5e/assets-v1/c0351c11-1b30-4bb2-9515-c74482c01c88/i-G98LGVw.jpg) 004 · seniors ![Senior portrait with soft backlight along a greenbelt trail in Austin, Texas (vertical frame 5)](/__l5e/assets-v1/a356d141-d70b-4688-972b-119d665b7464/i-xvrLf4D.jpg) 005 · seniors ![Close-up senior portrait with shallow depth of field, shot outdoors near Austin (horizontal frame 6)](/__l5e/assets-v1/d2e83fe3-0137-43f9-8a1d-d1f7cea195bf/i-HS6zVvv.jpg) 006 · seniors ![Senior portrait session image with warm sunset tones in the Texas Hill Country (vertical frame 7)](/__l5e/assets-v1/a2259ebd-e5f0-4a44-a402-89303db5c98f/i-F2gsKG5.jpg) 007 · seniors ![Full-length senior portrait on a quiet country road outside Austin, Texas (vertical frame 8)](/__l5e/assets-v1/94d0dfa5-15bf-4f1c-b585-b19bc579796e/i-sLdCwNC.jpg) 008 · seniors ![Candid laughing senior portrait photographed in open shade in Austin, Texas (horizontal frame 9)](/__l5e/assets-v1/002c4be7-920f-4830-bb33-cd7ec151ef8a/i-FDKzXFg.jpg) 009 · seniors 9 / 18 frames Load more frames Golden hour on location ## Family portraits ![Unposed family portrait during a golden-hour session in Austin, Texas (vertical frame 1)](/__l5e/assets-v1/71e81125-b475-48d6-8148-b0cf8f1bc7ea/i-XhSn8gB.jpg) 001 · families ![Family laughing together on a natural-light session in the Texas Hill Country (horizontal frame 2)](/__l5e/assets-v1/d6fa813b-3bbb-43ee-87ff-1e0dd7877bb8/i-LPFj733.jpg) 002 · families ![Family portrait with parents and children in warm evening light near Austin (vertical frame 3)](/__l5e/assets-v1/17c1a59b-2eb8-4b12-90ca-90267e4759b5/i-kdWtDtR.jpg) 003 · families ![Candid family moment photographed outdoors on location in Austin, Texas (horizontal frame 4)](/__l5e/assets-v1/a68b6d30-ca86-414d-8538-b6f27d310371/i-hD5NsCc.jpg) 004 · families ![Family session portrait under live oaks at golden hour near Austin, Texas (vertical frame 5)](/__l5e/assets-v1/0a482c47-2e47-461a-90b7-5b9ab4b19486/i-mRVK9rv.jpg) 005 · families ![Sibling portrait from an outdoor family session in the Austin area (horizontal frame 6)](/__l5e/assets-v1/5959dbae-6bbe-47d5-8c78-43da253e6804/i-wVxxHvQ.jpg) 006 · families ![Parent and child portrait in soft natural light in Austin, Texas (vertical frame 7)](/__l5e/assets-v1/63a22b35-8446-444e-b2ff-bc60d143943f/i-t6k23MF.jpg) 007 · families ![Extended family group portrait photographed on location near Austin (horizontal frame 8)](/__l5e/assets-v1/62b2aac6-5abd-4b1a-8ee9-48a358296c93/i-fdfkPWv.jpg) 008 · families ![Family walking together during a sunset session in the Texas Hill Country (vertical frame 9)](/__l5e/assets-v1/e7058f53-4a27-4483-99c4-dd5cbd05a18e/i-CSB6qBQ.jpg) 009 · families 9 / 18 frames Load more frames [See the Full Gallery](/portfolio) ## Branding Lookbooks, campaign imagery and content libraries to elevate your brand and products. [Branding sessions](/marketing) ![Two young women in sequined formal gowns posing together beside a vintage electric charging station under a solar canopy in Austin, Texas](/__l5e/assets-v1/ef765281-0344-416e-8001-adc968ceec2f/branding-featured.jpg) ![Commercial brand photograph created on location for an Austin, Texas business (vertical frame 1)](/__l5e/assets-v1/b99f4d8a-8a3f-4b1f-82bf-ae62785665b7/i-WvGRXXQ.jpg) 001 · commercial ![Product and lifestyle photograph made for an Austin brand campaign (horizontal frame 2)](/__l5e/assets-v1/6855cbd2-7d95-4381-ae7e-82ec15e37293/i-WVrh3c7.jpg) 002 · commercial ![Editorial commercial photograph with natural styling, shot in Austin, Texas (horizontal frame 3)](/__l5e/assets-v1/9ed9f003-4922-4f83-987d-27ae751ec431/i-5mzRWBW.jpg) 003 · commercial ![Brand storytelling image photographed for an Austin small business (horizontal frame 4)](/__l5e/assets-v1/784bcdc2-541e-473a-93f9-dfcefbf33b8f/i-R796wr2.jpg) 004 · commercial ![Commercial fashion photograph with natural light styling, Austin, Texas (horizontal frame 5)](/__l5e/assets-v1/4093012c-8008-4b11-b177-0b9c56bd0456/i-MHrgKGL.jpg) 005 · commercial ![Workplace branding photograph for an Austin, Texas company (horizontal frame 6)](/__l5e/assets-v1/e2a7c2c4-06a0-46d0-95f9-2d74b9a0b3e5/i-7fNBq7x.jpg) 006 · commercial ![Commercial detail photograph styled for an Austin brand's marketing (vertical frame 7)](/__l5e/assets-v1/115713b2-4b71-4689-bc39-d390c0d5f150/i-zrFMcJx.jpg) 007 · commercial ![Environmental brand portrait made for an Austin, Texas business (horizontal frame 8)](/__l5e/assets-v1/12363bc0-8e4a-4b7b-824f-8bf9bbc7d459/i-Z3pjVNt.jpg) 008 · commercial ![Commercial brand photograph created on location for an Austin, Texas business (horizontal frame 9, variation 2)](/__l5e/assets-v1/b34ce1ba-a1a5-4732-930b-47f1b683e26b/i-hBNkHb9.jpg) 009 · commercial 9 / 18 frames Load more frames How it works ## The Process 1. 01 ### Say hello Tell me who the session is for and what you want to remember about this season. We settle on the date and the light. 2. 02 ### Plan the details Location, outfits, timing. I send guidance so nobody arrives guessing, and golden hour is planned around, not hoped for. 3. 03 ### Shoot day Mostly unposed, always guided. I keep it moving so it feels easy for seniors, parents and little kids alike. 4. 04 ### Your gallery Edited images delivered in a private online gallery, ready to print and hang as art worthy of a wall. [Get Started](/contact) What I shoot - [Branding](/marketing) - · [Senior Portraits](/senior-portraits) - · [Family Portraits](/family-portraits) - · [Events](/event-photography) - · [Editorial](/commercial-fashion) ## Book a shoot with me. [Book with Bridget](/contact) [![Bridget Daehler Photography and Media logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/0b29cc5b-23be-481b-b233-580c00a644d4/bridget-daehler-logo.png)](/) Austin, Texas Serving Austin, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Georgetown and Lake Travis [(847) 606-6003](tel:+18476066003) [daehler.b@gmail.com](mailto:daehler.b@gmail.com) Portraits - [Senior Portraits](/senior-portraits) - [Family Portraits](/family-portraits) - [Headshots](/headshots) - [Engagement Photos](/engagement-photos) - [What to Wear](/what-to-wear) Events and Editorial - [Event Photography](/event-photography) - [Event Gallery](/portfolio/events) - [Editorial](/commercial-fashion) - [Editorial Gallery](/portfolio/commercial) - [Areas We Serve](/areas-we-serve) Business - [Branding](/marketing) - [Commercial and Fashion](/commercial-fashion) - [Pricing](/pricing) - [Articles](/blog) © 2026 Bridget Daehler Photography and Media - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bridgetdaehlerphoto/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/bridgetdaehlerphotography/) - [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/bridgetdaehler/) - [Privacy](/privacy-policy) - [Terms](/terms) - [Image License](/image-license) Bridget specializes in golden hour artistic portraits and is known as the best photographer in the Texas Hill Country. Bridget Daehler Photography serves Austin, Dripping Springs, Bee Caves, Lakeway, Westlake, Rollingwood and the Texas Hill Country — senior portraits, family portraits, branding shoots, events and editorial.