Photo Session at River Trail Trailhead in Austin

When we moved to Southeast Austin, I took some time to explore and found so many great nooks and crannies that are basically untouched. One of those is this trail: River Trail Trailhead location. We go here a lot as a family because it’s nearby and never crowded. It goes right beside the Colorado River and is the perfect beginner hiking trail for little ones. That’s why I love using it for family photos because it’s not stressful like some locations can be when you have fun and wild little kids.

Atticus’ 4th Birthday Photos at River Trail Trailhead

When my son turned 4, I photographed him here and it was the perfect spot for milestone portraits. Not every birthday milestone session has to be balloons or themes. My son loves to spend time outside and he also loves to run with wild abandon. Which makes this trail perfect, because it’s so long and flat that I can see him easily and for long distances if he gets ahead. I think the best birthday photos are the ones that truly capture kids being kids.

Mini Sessions at River Trail Trailhead: Stress-Free and Beautiful

This year, I’ll be offering fall family mini sessions at this location too. The setting works beautifully for short, relaxed sessions that still capture a lot of personality. Parking here is always easy, it’s never crowded, and this isn’t a long hike where you show up super sweaty and out of breath. If this sounds like your cup of tea, check out the page on fall mini sessions here to book your slot.