BEHIND THE LENS JOURNAL

SENIOR PORTRAITS, CREATIVE SESSIONS & STORIES FROM THE ROAD

Welcome to Behind the Lens Journal, where you'll find senior and teen portraits, family sessions, creative projects, and a few of the ideas that have been rattling around in my head long enough that I finally had to do something with them.

I'll share favorite locations from around Austin to places halfway around the world, along with wardrobe inspiration, styling advice, and practical tips for planning your own portrait session with me. Because there's quite a bit more to a great portrait than finding a pretty spot, putting on something nice, and hoping everyone remembers how to smile.

Creative portrait of a teen girl with floral lace shadows across her face beneath a white crocheted fabric.

Spring on the Line | A Society 512 Creative Portraits Editorial in Spicewood, Texas

An old-fashioned clothesline, a spring picnic, and a couple of chairs rescued from the side of the road. A look behind Spring on the Line, a Society 512 creative portrait session in Spicewood, Texas.

SOCIETY 512

Richard Parker

16 hours ago5 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.

SOCIETY 512

Richard Parker

Jan 223 min read