Hi! I'm Libby and I'm an on-location photographer in Austin, Texas specializing in newborns, babies, children, and families. Take a look around my blog and stay awhile. You'll notice that I mix my personal life in with my business around here, and I wouldn't have it any other way! My son, Will, is my inspiration for my photography, so you'll be seeing a lot of him on the blog. Check back often for sneak peeks, announcements, contests, giveaways, and lots of fun, laughter, and love. Thanks for stopping by!
Holiday Mini-Sessions I currently still have availability for holiday mini sessions. Check out the awesome deals in my blog post here and email me to book yours today!
I met up with the C family tonight for our third attempt at a family session…everything aligned for us and we had a great time, despite the scorching heat! Braxton finally showed off his adorable smile, complete with some giggles and squeals. Those giggles and squeals are totally the best part about 7 month-olds in my opinion!
Tim and Kristin, it’s been so great getting to know your family. Enjoy your sneak peek!
Libby Ann Photography has a new look! It’s not drastically different, but I’m loving the change and the added color to my web identity. 
What do you think? Please bare with me over the next few days as I update my website and blog…lots of cute faces are going to be added to galleries and featured on the main page, so keep an eye out for your kiddo!
On another business related note, I still have spaces left for the holiday mini sessions. Contact me today to book yours!
I can’t believe it’s already time to plan for holiday sessions! I broke out my calendar over the weekend and blocked off two dates to offer these special mini sessions. I’ll be starting sessions at 8:00 am and taking sessions until 6:00 pm with a break for lunch in there…so there’s LOTS of space for sessions. I also have special mini-session pricing available for these sessions, so it should be budget friendly for all If neither of the dates works for you, please contact me. I have recently started offering mini-sessions (details can be found in the “investment” section of my website) and we can definitely find something to fit your family!
I met up with this sweet family yesterday morning and had such a great time, despite the heat and humidity at 8:30 in the morning! Hudson was such a sweet little guy with the best funky crawl ever! He was all smiles when I didn’t have my camera in front of my face, but the second I tried to snap one of those adorable little grins, he got all serious studying my camera…stinker!
Kristin and Seth, thanks for coming out to meet me yesterday. Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend in Dallas! Enjoy your sneak peek
Are you a fan on Facebook?** If you’re not, you’re missing out. I reached 400 fans a few weeks ago and I promised a giveaway once I reached that point. I’m now sitting at around 415 fans. I’m so lucky to have made such awesome friends through my business and I wanted to give a little bit back to you guys by offering a giveaway.
I hemmed and hawed over what to offer…a free session? Sweets? One of my favorite products? I ultimately decided against offering anything photo related because that would limit my giveaway. And I have some pretty awesome fans that live far, far away! So I searched Etsy and found a seller that I adore. She makes the most amazing, unique jewelry! I could have offered up her entire Etsy shop as a giveaway, but I finally found one piece that I just love. I love it so much, that I might just have to buy one for myself when I order the giveaway winner’s!
The winner of the giveaway will receive a beautiful personalized necklace like the one pictured above from E. Ria Designs. Entries will close May 23nd at 12:00am CST. You can earn up to four entries to this giveaway -
Winner will be announced on Monday, May 24th! Good luck!
**(yes, I realize it’s no longer “fans”…but I much prefer the term “fan” to the term “like.” It’s very awkward to say, “Do you like me on Facebook?” Incredibly awkward. Incredibly.)
1. Dude, I am tired. I mean, not like *yawn* I could use a few extra hours of sleep tired. I mean completely, utterly drained and exhausted tired. Between burning the candle at both ends to keep up with editing (who am I kidding – I’m not keeping up!) to the fleas we can’t get rid of on the dogs, to Will being up for 2 solid hours in the middle of the night screaming last night, I’m lucky to still be surviving. I went for a run tonight and it was pathetic. I could barely get out one mile before I gave up and walked a mile home. Pathetic, I tell ya!
2. Not too long ago, a two mile run for the day would’ve been considered a great accomplishment. Now it feels like a failure and it feels weak. When did two miles=weak!?
3. Will has been a little bit of a maniac lately. He wants to walk everywhere by himself and he doesn’t need me anymore thankyouverymuch. Today we went outside to play with his newly hung swing (yay, thanks Grandma Ruth!) and he wanted to run on the sidewalk. He was pretty good about only going down to the border between our neighbor’s house and ours and then turning around (I could see him the entire time). Well, after about 5 minutes he decided the sidewalk wasn’t good enough and he wanted to run in the street. Um, no sweetie. We don’t run in the street. Cue meltdown #1. Complete with kicking and screaming and attempted biting. We got that one figured out and I put him back down. He wanted to go up and down the step on the front porch. He did that for another 15 minutes until I decided it was time to go inside for lunch. Cue meltdown #2. I think our neighbor actually came out the front door to see if I was abusing my child or not. I love this age, but the tantrums? Not so much!
4. Perfect example of #3.
5. I’ve been doing lots of editing lately. Lots and lots! I’ve got a wedding nearly finished (Steph and Brett, it’s coming your way in the next day or two!!) and I can’t help but work on my newborn from this weekend…He’s just so squishy and cute! See?
6. I got my passport in the mail late last week and got all the detailed paperwork for the cruise finished online over the weekend…I am SO excited! A little nervous to leave Will for 7 nights, but excited nonetheless. I know he’s going to have a blast with his Grannie and CP (aka my mom and dad) and that makes it a little bit easier to think about not seeing him for that long. The other thing I’m struggling with is weaning him before that time. We’re down to nursing twice a day (in the morning and before bed) and I’m not sure that I’m ready to give that up. I may be busting out the pump on the trip just so we don’t have to…we’ll see. Only 74 days left!
7. Do you let your child lay down in the bath tub? Will just recently started LOVING laying down on his back in the tub. The water is just high enough to cover his ears, but not his face. He screams and laughs and talks whenever he does this. The funniest part is when he kicks his feet and splashes all around. I’m sure it’s not great for teaching him how to swim, but it sure is amusing!
8. Greg and I have a date night this Saturday night to go to a friend from high school’s wedding reception. I’m so excited to have a mini reunion with all the people I’ve lost touch with over the years. I’m excited to dress up, actually blow dry my hair and put on eyeliner. I’m excited to dance with my husband and stay up entirely too late. It’s going to be lots of fun! It’s also our first time leaving Will with my parents over night…kind of a trial run for the cruise. Kind of nervous about being away from him for that long, but I’m dealing 
9. That’s all I’ve got. I’ve been staring at the computer screen for a good 5 minutes trying to think up another good one, but I can’t. It’s time for some much needed rest. Happy Tuesday!
This family drove in all the way from Corpus Christi to have their pictures taken by me…I’m so blessed to have such wonderful clients! Mama brought along her two beautiful kids, a 5 year old little boy and an (almost) one year old girl…But this session was all about the women! She had an amazing idea to get pictures of the three generations of women in her family. Such a wonderful excuse to have professional photos done!
Aren’t they just gorgeous? I love how their strength and beauty just radiates from them.
Even though this session was supposed to be just the girls, I couldn’t pass up the chance to take a picture or two of Jacob. He was so fascinated by the Peacocks at Mayfield!
And of course, we had to get one of Miss Mia, who turns ONE in a month! I love her tutu and her infectious smile.
Thanks for coming out and enduring the heat with me, guys! I had so much fun and can’t wait for our session in June!
I’ve known this family for a long time…We go way back to youth group days! We all still go to the same church and it’s been so fun to see them grow together as a family. Their kiddos are gorgeous from head to toe and were so much fun to photograph this morning! They just found out their expecting another blessing soon and I couldn’t be happier for them
Congratulations Stevie and Sean! Enjoy your sneak peek!
