The Texas capital city of Austin has quickly become one of America’s favorite vacation spots. It’s a city like no other with its vibrant music scene, diverse food options and laid-back atmosphere, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Austin is a melting pot for so many things that otherwise would seem completely unrelated. It's got the quirky hipster vibe of Brooklyn combined with the old west western vibe of Texas and then add the modern techie groove of San Francisco. They say "keep Austin weird" and an endearing version of weird is really the best word to describe it.

As you walk through the popular Austin neighborhoods and streets, you’ll see so many Instagrammable spots. Austinites (the official name of local Austin inhabitants) love colorful and ironic public art and murals. They also really love letter boards with whimsical and sassy quips and quotes.

For the foodies, the trendy Austin neighborhoods have so many Instagrammable restaurants, beer gardens, food trucks, coffee shops and more. There’s definitely a culture around eating and enjoying a meal with friends in Austin.

In this guide I will direct you to the best areas in Austin to take cute photos for Instagram and shoot Tiktok videos. Sharing is caring - by posting your travels and adventures on social media you are both inspiring others and helping to promote small entrepreneurs and businesses.

Finally, for first time visitors, if you think you know what Austin has in store for you, you will quickly find out that this city cannot be predicted!

Tucked away in Austin you'll find the most calming and tranquil escape. The Zilker Botanical Garden is a hidden gem next to Barton Springs Park. The gardens span 28 acres and they welcomes over 300,000 annual visitors through its gorgeous gardens.

As you adventure through the trails you'll come across a variety of different habitats and scenery. As you look up, blue jays jump around between tree branches and below butterflies flutter about amidst the flowers. You really couldn’t pick a more serene and nature inspired place to have professional photos taken.

In this blog post I’ll break down the best photo spots to plan your photo shoot with a photographer inside Zilker Botanical Garden. Each one has its own vibe and provide different types of natural backdrops. At the bottom of the blog post there’s also answers to frequently asked questions about visiting and taking professional photos inside the gardens.