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BEHIND THE LENS JOURNAL
AUSTIN SENIOR AND TEEN PORTRAIT STORIES
SESSIONS, RESOURCES & MILESTONE PLANNING
This is where personality meets place. Inside the journal, you’ll find featured senior and teen portrait sessions, Austin location inspiration, and thoughtful planning guidance for families preparing for this milestone season.
From time to time, I also share family and child sessions — all created with the same intentional direction and attention to personality.
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Senior & Teen Portrait Outfit Guide | Look Your Best in Front of the Camera
Planning the perfect senior or teen portrait session starts with wardrobe. From casual to dressy to editorial, this guide shows you how to choose outfits that reflect your personality, highlight your style, and help you feel confident in front of the camera.
Richard Parker
Feb 124 min read
Society 512 | Austin’s Creative Photography & Ambassador Team for High School Students
Today’s high school students—especially Gen Z and Gen Alpha—aren’t content to simply be seen. They want to be heard, make a difference, and create something meaningful.
Richard Parker
Jan 223 min read
New York City, Manhattan | Destination Teen Portraits
From the first step onto the tarmac at LaGuardia to golden-hour light spilling across the Brooklyn skyline, this weekend unfolded like a well-paced editorial story.
Richard Parker
Jan 214 min read
River of Flowers - Creative
The Central Texas Hill country is known for its picturesque settings, expansive vistas and gorgeous views. We have a lot of rivers,...
Richard Parker
May 23, 20251 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Olivia for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US • Global...
Richard Parker
May 2, 20251 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Addie for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US • Global...
Richard Parker
May 2, 20251 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Avery for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US • Global...
Richard Parker
May 2, 20251 min read
Alice in Wonderland Reimagined - Creative
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war with reality.” Down the rabbit hole we go. But slightly “reimagined”. The inspiration for...
Richard Parker
Mar 8, 20251 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Jenna for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US • Global...
Richard Parker
Feb 1, 20251 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Elaina for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US • Global...
Richard Parker
Jan 11, 20251 min read
Creative & Ambassador Sessions
What terrific modeling sessions! My 2024/25 Teen and Kid Modeling and Ambassador season was just kicked off! Such great fun! We did...
Richard Parker
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Newsprint Creative - Elaina Putonti
Read all about it! On the walls, or on the dress. You get to choose. This was a STANDOUT themed shoot! The backdrop was built in a couple...
Richard Parker
Jul 11, 20241 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Elaina Putonti for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US...
Richard Parker
Jul 6, 20241 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Jenna Chavez for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US •...
Richard Parker
Jun 22, 20241 min read
Levitation Creative - Elaina Putonti
Elaina and I thought it would be a cool idea to create some magic and learn how to hover. ...over waterfalls, over wildflowers, over...
Richard Parker
Jun 16, 20241 min read
Teen Years Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Brylee Boyd for being published in Teen Years Magazine! www.teenyearsmagazine.com www.richardparker.io Austin • US •...
Richard Parker
Jun 8, 20241 min read
Teen Year Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Olivia Ramirez, from Italy, for being published in Teen Years Magazine's spring issue! www.richardparker.io Austin •...
Richard Parker
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Teen Year Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Emelie Jackson, from Lake Travis, for being published in Teen Years Magazine's spring issue! www.richardparker.io...
Richard Parker
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Teen Year Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Jenna Chavez, from Vandegrift, for being published in Teen Years Magazine's spring issue! www.richardparker.io Austin...
Richard Parker
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Senior Year Magazine - Published
Congratulations to Sofia Forrest-Turner for being published in Senior Year Magazine's recent black and white issue! www.richardparker.io...
Richard Parker
May 9, 20231 min read
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