Session Share: A Half-Day Brand Session with Art of Classiness

Getting your photos taken can sometimes feel like work.
This one felt like friendship.

When I teamed up with the hosts of Art of Classiness, we wanted to capture more than just polished portraits—we wanted to tell a story. As an Austin podcast photographer I wanted to create connection, confidence, creativity, and fun. Their podcast is all about leveling up your life while staying grounded in real, relatable conversations—and that spirit showed up in every part of this shoot.

A Creative Day in Austin

We started our day at Cosmic Coffee in East Austin—the kind of spot where you can grab a latte, laugh with your best friend, and instantly feel like the day’s off to a great start. The goal here was to showcase that real-life friendship energy that makes the Art of Classiness dynamic so magnetic.

From there, we headed to the pedestrian bridge over Lady Bird Lake. It’s such an iconic Austin backdrop—and the perfect spot to keep the session feeling playful, local, and light.

Later that morning, we made our way to Austin Photo Studio in Cedar Park, a beautiful PeerSpace location where we shot the remainder of the session with several styled sets, each one pre-planned to flow seamlessly into the next.

Intentional Planning = Creative Freedom

Before this session, we worked together to outline a detailed prep guide and inspiration board. I’ll be sharing a few of those images in this post because they were so key in keeping the day on track without ever feeling rushed.

Here’s what we captured:

🔹 Podcast Setup
We recreated the vibe of a live recording, complete with mics, headphones, and host energy. These are perfect for their Spotify or Apple Podcast listings, guest promotions, and social content.

🔹 Dinner Party Tips
A styled vignette where they dished on how to host with style and intention—great for reels, blog content, or mini-course launches.

🔹 Ball Gowns in an Empty Pool
Because why not? This moment was playful, editorial, and totally on-brand for a podcast that’s all about mixing class with confidence.

🔹 Girls’ Night In
Think: snacks, cheeky energy, cozy outfits, and unfiltered fun.

🔹 Spa Day Vibes
Robes, skincare, and champagne—photos that say “self-care, but make it fabulous.”

All of these setups were carefully mapped out ahead of time so we could move seamlessly, stay energized, and make the most of our half-day session. Pre-production makes a huge difference, especially for creators who want variety without chaos.

For Austin Podcasters & Creators

If you’re building a brand through your voice—whether that’s on a podcast, a YouTube channel, or a workshop stage—you deserve visuals that match your tone and your goals.

Sessions like this one are ideal for:

✔️ Launching a new podcast or course
✔️ Refreshing your visual content across platforms
✔️ Showing your personality (and your process) in a cohesive way

We’ll plan everything together in advance so when the day comes, you just show up and shine.

🎙️ Want to see if a session like this is right for you?

Let’s talk about your vision →