Our Team
We are Austin-based creatives and administrators and we are here to be your picture day Fairy Godmothers!
Emily Hines
Emily started Captured Austin Schools because picture day deserved better. Too often it's just another item on a school's packed calendar — so [Your Name] set out to make it something students and staff actually look forward to.
Emilyalso believes that if families are going to buy school photos, they should get something genuinely beautiful in return, not a rushed, generic shot.
Emily is also passionate about mentoring Austin's next generation of photographers, giving young local talent real hands-on experience in the field.
Founder/Owner
Trina Pruitt
Trina is our Team Mom aka, Leader of the Slack and Keeper of the Calendar. Trina is also the person behind the email when it comes to scheduling and communicating with our school administrators to make sure picture day goes off without a hitch.
Administrative Coordinator
PhotographerKiana Hall
Kiana is not only a school picture day rockstar, but she is also the face behind K. Alejandra Photography, based in Austin, TX. She specializes in candid photography, from lifestyle sessions and creative portraits to events, capturing all the little moments that feel like you. Outside of photography, she loves reading, thrifting, and riding her bike. You can check out her portfolio at https://kalejandraphoto.mypixieset.com/
PhotographerMindi Westhoff
Mindi is a family and wedding photographer and owner of Time and Place Photography. She's also a yoga instructor and recovering karaoke addict who sings in local cover band Ad Hoc. In her free time, find her chasing down her 3-year-old or mending wounds from her most recent run on the Greenbelt.
IG: timeandplacephotos and timeandplaceweddings
website: www.timeandplacephotography.com
Dani Marroquin
Dani believes the best photos happen somewhere between the biggest laughs, the silliest faces, and those genuine little moments you never see coming. With over a decade behind the camera, her favorite part of photography is helping people forget they're even being photographed. That's when the real smiles show up. If she can help a child laugh, feel seen, and give their family a photo they'll cherish forever, then she's had a pretty great day!
When she's not photographing amazing students, you'll usually find her hiking through a national park, stopping to say hello to every animal she can, hanging out with her two goofy guinea pigs, or dreaming up her next adventure!
Photographer
Lacey Carroway
Lacey is a photographer in Austin who specializes in portraits, branding, and lifestyle photography. She’s passionate about creating photos that tell real stories and showcase personality. When she’s not behind the camera, you’ll probably find her thrifting vintage finds or chasing her toddler around!
Photographer
Image Management/PhotographerJulien Larmay
Julien is a photographer and visual artist with a background in fine art and years of experience behind the camera. While portrait photography has always been at the heart of his work, his experience spans everything from events and weddings to school photography. he bring an artist’s eye to his work and is always looking for the angle, expression, or unexpected moment that makes an image stand out.
Picture Day Onsite CoordinatorJen Lain
As an Auntie who is also a visual storyteller with a background in documentary production, Jen cherishes every opportunity to work with kids. Capturing authentic moments that become lifelong memories is what fuels her creative spirit. She is also highly organized, so is at her best when building calm and safe spaces where everyone feels comfortable to be confident and have fun!
And that is why she is our Official Herder of Cats!