I plan on taking some pictures of my family and I’ve been looking around for backgrounds that would say Austin. Where should I go?

We have several suggestions to give your family portrait that "Austin" feel. In the spring Bluebonnet shots are mandatory for Texans, aren't they? Year-round there are several other options:

Try the park on the south-side of Riverside. There is a hill next to the Long Center that will give you a perfect view of the Austin Skyline and Lady Bird Lake, and at the same time the little-ones can check out the fountains and roll down the hill.

 

There are also some nice "Austin" murals on some down-town buildings, especially in South Austin. The "Greeting's From Austin" Mural on South 1st Street and Annie Street will give you a postcard-perfect picture.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/godkinphoto/3800458832/

- The Capital's grounds will give you some winning photos too. The grounds are free to access, and so are many of the areas inside the Capital. Even if you don't get the Capital itself in the photo, there are plenty of photo opportunities on the grassy greens:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21327599@N00/3108084550

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rjpaulsen/3144965178/

- Check out the big Texas-Star at the Texas State History Museum. It's walking distance from the Capital and looks impressive day or night.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21327599@N00/3189653821

- There are a lot of parks on Lake Travis that will let you get a great lake shot.  

- Lots of parents put their kid next to a Longhorn. Try the brass one on UT campus off MLK or one of the real ones that are posted around town. There are also some cow statues at the Arboretum at 183 & Capital of Texas.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8405842@N02/2532266026/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nonojoe/461463273/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oz4caster/3373755409/

(Try searching flickr for "Austin longhorn statue")

Want more suggestions? Try searching flickr.com for "Austin engagement photos".

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=austin%20texas%20engagement%20photos&w=all

Who else has suggestions?

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[jjones@nexband.com]

gonna b in austin for our honeymoon! 1-16 1-20
any ideas on what do do in AUSTIN?

thanks,

jay