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Your Trusted Senior Portrait & Headshot Studio in Round Rock, TX
Mary Barnett Photography is a luxury boutique portrait studio dedicated to capturing the true beauty of seniors and professionals through vibrant, captivating imagery. With over two decades of experience since 2002, our founder Mary Barnett has honed her expertise in senior portraits and headshots, blending artistic vision with technical precision. Located in a historic 1935 pink house in Round Rock, Texas, our studio offers personalized consultations, on-site styling services, and a curated selection of premium print products. We prioritize creating custom experiences that reflect each client's unique personality and story, supported by continuous professional development through industry conferences and workshops. Our commitment to quality extends to meticulous post-processing, ensuring natural enhancements that celebrate individuality while maintaining authenticity. From location scouting to final product presentation, every aspect of our service is designed to make clients feel confident and celebrated.
Services
Senior Portraits
Headshot Photography
Senior Girl Sessions
Senior Guy Sessions
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Served areas
- Round Rock, TX, Pflugerville, TX, Georgetown, TX, Austin, TX, Cedar Park, TX
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience in senior and headshot photography
- Our historic studio provides on-site styling and product selection services
- We include natural retouching to enhance but not alter your authentic appearance
- Custom sessions focus on capturing individual personality and personal stories
- We maintain industry expertise through ongoing professional education and workshops
Associations and certifications
- PPA, TPPA
What people say
Stunning portraits
Amazing photos
Great experience
True beauty captured
Professional expertise
Services
Senior Portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions create timeless images that celebrate individuality through personalized location choices and styling guidance. Our 20+ years of experience ensures relaxed, authentic sessions that capture true beauty while maintaining technical excellence. Clients receive expert direction and multiple outfit options to showcase their unique personality and achievements.
Headshot Photography
Modern headshot sessions deliver polished, professional images ideal for business profiles and social media presence. The 30-minute session includes two looks and retouched digital files optimized for both print and digital platforms. Our approach balances natural expression with technical precision to showcase professional credibility and personal brand identity.
People
Mary Barnett
Photographer
Founder Mary Barnett has specialized in senior and headshot photography since 2002, after studying at the Texas School of Professional Photography for eight years. Her passion for capturing authentic beauty stems from early experiences in her father's darkroom and continues through ongoing industry education.
Questions
What does the headshot session include?
The 30-minute session includes two outfit looks, online proof viewing within 48 hours, and two high-resolution retouched images for digital use or printing.
Do you offer group headshot sessions?
Yes, we coordinate on-site office sessions for multiple team members with customized pricing based on the number of participants.
How should I prepare for a senior portrait session?
We recommend selecting solid colors that complement your skin tone, bringing two outfit options, and considering personal accessories that reflect your style and interests.
What post-processing services are included?
All images receive standard retouching for blemishes and minor imperfections while maintaining natural appearance, with options to adjust the level of enhancement as desired.
Where are portrait sessions held?
Sessions take place at client-chosen locations around Round Rock and Georgetown, with the studio serving as base for consultations and hair/makeup services.
Reviews (13)
Natalie Berry
Jun 06, 2022
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Mary Barnett provided a stellar experience for my 4 seniors. Not only were the pictures perfection, their shoot was so much fun! She spent a great deal of time with us and made the whole experience one they will never forget. Thank you, thank you for a wonderful time & the beautiful photographs that we will treasure for a lifetime!
Jennifer Lane
Jan 23, 2022
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Mary is such a fun and down to earth photographer who can help even the nerdiest person take a fantastic headshot! She is fast and super responsive and delivers amazing results. I will definitely be going back to her the next time I need a new headshot.
Nicole Alberda
May 18, 2021
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Mary has been capturing our family portraits for many years and providing beautiful keepsakes that we will cherish for a lifetime. She makes the entire process enjoyable for everyone. This year having a Senior was amazing working with her. She went above and beyond to make an unprecedented year feel memorable and a 2020 graduate feel just as important as any other!
Shawn Thompson
Apr 09, 2020
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Mary Barnett is one of the best photographers around! She's creative, super fun & professional. I've purchased many products from her and they are all top quality! She took my son's senior pictures, my daughter's senior pictures and our family pictures. I've been thrilled with every session! We even decided to do a 2nd senior session for my daughter and I'm so glad we did. The pics from each session were so different yet equally fabulous! I highly recommend Mary Barnett Photography!
Tracy Tangedal
Feb 10, 2020
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I am so grateful to Mary Barnett for the amazing senior photos she did for both my son and daughter. The experience from beginning to end is a treasure in itself. Mary will guide you every step of the way to capture the greatest photos you will have for a lifetime. Anyone that chooses Mary Barnett photography will not be disappointed. She will bring out the very best in your senior!
Gayla Dailey
Jan 31, 2020
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Mary Barnett Photography is the best in the business. She knows just how to capture the personality of the subject she is photographing. Don't stress about finding the perfect location or setting because she already has that figured out. She will make sure that you feel comfortable and what I love the most is that her pictures don't look "staged". I cannot wait to see my senior's photos! I highly recommend Mary Barnett Photography!
Angela Avogaro
Jan 14, 2020
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Mary Barnett is hands down the best photographer in Round Rock. I am so thankful we decided to make the investment in senior photos with her as we got more than we could have imagined. I am very picky about photography. Does it look natural but not cheap? Do the locations and backgrounds look unique? Do the subjects look their best while still looking like themselves? I think Mary has a very unique talent to select locations that represent the individual style of the subject and coordinate them with the outfits of the subject's choice.
She is very fun to work with and makes you feel comfortable in what is a typically awkward situation. Her end result are photos that capture not just the beauty of the person/people in the photograph but that also show off their unique personalities as well. She photographed our senior a few times over the course of the year and I was blown away every time. The quality of her prints is top notch as is her personal packaging and presentation of everything she does. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for the best of the best in personal photography.
She is very fun to work with and makes you feel comfortable in what is a typically awkward situation. Her end result are photos that capture not just the beauty of the person/people in the photograph but that also show off their unique personalities as well. She photographed our senior a few times over the course of the year and I was blown away every time. The quality of her prints is top notch as is her personal packaging and presentation of everything she does. I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for the best of the best in personal photography.
Ashley Blake
Dec 12, 2019
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There is simply no better photographer in the Greater Austin area. Mary has photographed all three of my seniors (two boys and girl) and she has exceeded my expectations every time! She's creative, flexible and her #1 priority is capturing exactly the shot you want. Plus she makes it fun! Highly recommend.;)
Christa Heath
Dec 10, 2019
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Mary Barnett has taken many truly amazing photos of our family over the years. Most recently, she took Graduation photos of our youngest daughter and she truly captured her youth and spirit. Mary is wonderful to work with, creative with settings and truly listened to our vision of the output. For any major family photo shoot, Mary is the ONLY photographer we will use. I wish there were "6 Stars", because "5 Stars" isn't good enough to show what an awesome job she does. Then again, if you look at the collection of her work, it speaks for itself. Thank you Mary, you will always be a part of our family memories.
Lisa McCracken Hassel
Mary is amazing! Her talent is evident in every shot. She knows how to capture the beautiful, unique qualities in every individual and family. Absolutely love her and her work.
Stephanie Kruger
Mary is an amazing photographer! She truly has a natural talent with capturing the beauty and personality of every child she photographs. She is great with children, making them feel comfortable and have fun in front of the camera. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family!
Alison Hozeski-Dunch
We recently used Mary for our daughters senior photos and were so happy with the photo shoot! She took her time, was personal, creative and really made it a special day! Mary does a great job using photos to capture personality and a moment in time!
Kennedy Kiemsteadt
I cannot thank Mary enough for giving me such an amazing experience while taking my senior photos. Mary does such a great job on capturing pictures that are creative and genuine. I'm so happy with my sneak peak and am so excited to see the rest of my pictures!