Models on Location: South Congress & Gibson

Create Portfolio-Worthy Images in One of Austin's Most Iconic Locations

Skip the planning and spend your time doing what you love—creating incredible photographs.

Finding professional models, coordinating wardrobe, scouting locations, and organizing a shoot can take days of preparation. We've already handled all of that for you. Simply bring your camera, your creativity, and your favorite gear.

Join award-winning photographer Tim Babiak for an exclusive portfolio-building experience in the heart of South Congress and Gibson Street. With professionally styled models and some of Austin's most recognizable backdrops, you'll have the freedom to create images that match your own vision and style.

This is not a traditional workshop filled with lectures or demonstrations. Instead, you'll spend nearly the entire event shooting, experimenting, and building your portfolio. Whether you prefer natural light or want to test your latest off-camera lighting setup, this is your chance to create without limits.

Tim will be available throughout the event to answer questions, help with lighting and camera settings, offer creative suggestions, and provide guidance whenever you need it—but the creative direction is entirely yours.

To ensure everyone has plenty of time with each model, we'll add additional professional models as enrollment increases, maintaining a maximum ratio of six photographers per model.

What You'll Experience

• Photograph professionally styled models in multiple outdoor locations
• Build a portfolio with fresh, high-end images
• Direct your own portrait sessions and develop your posing skills
• Experiment with natural light or your own lighting equipment
• Receive one-on-one guidance from Tim throughout the event
• Network and collaborate with fellow photographers

Perfect For

Whether you're building your portfolio, creating content for social media, practicing with new gear, or simply looking for an inspiring day of photography, this event offers the freedom to shoot your way while working with professional models in an incredible setting.

What to Bring

• DSLR or mirrorless camera
• Fully charged batteries
• Empty memory cards
• Any lenses you'd like to use
• Flash or continuous lighting (optional)
• Light stands, modifiers, triggers, and extra batteries (optional)
• Business cards for networking
• Water and comfortable walking shoes

Bounce reflectors will be available for everyone to use, making it easy to shoot with natural light or incorporate your own lighting setup.

Why Attend?

• Professional models provided
• Hair, makeup, and wardrobe already coordinated
• Iconic South Congress locations
• Maximum of six photographers per model
• No lectures—just plenty of time to create
• Personalized guidance available throughout the event
• Leave with stunning, portfolio-ready images