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I’m Lauren!

It’s more than just photos to me. 

I care deeply about your photos and delivering a gallery that feels true to who you are—but I also care deeply about you having a great day. I’ve tied hiking boots with nervous hands at sunrise and held windblown veils steady on cliff edges, all because I’m here for you. You deserve breathtaking photos and to be fully present in your wedding.

My couples are intentional in love, unshakably present, and endlessly obsessed with one another.

I believe in the balance of the in-between and the gently guided. My favorite photos are the unposed—the way you reach for each other when no one’s watching, the laughter that echoes in wide open spaces. But a great photographer also knows when to lead and when to step back. If you freeze like a deer in the headlights when you take photos there is no way I will let you leave without peeling back your fears and helping you show up as your most authentic you. If you and your partner move like magic together by forgetting I’m there? I’m shutting up. That balance is where the magic happens, the kind only you can bring.

Wanna know more about who I am when I’m not chasing love stories across wild landscapes? Read more below!

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  • My approach is a blend of storytelling and adventure—capturing the raw, unposed moments that show who you truly are, while gently guiding when the light or landscape calls for it. I believe your love deserves to be documented with both honesty and intention: the laughter, the tears, the stillness, and the epic backdrop that holds it all. Every gallery I deliver is meant to feel like your story—authentic, emotional, and timeless.

  • While every day and session is different, I usually deliver between 50-60 images per hour of shooting.

  • My wedding and elopement clients usually spend $4000-$6000

    Clients booking sessions such as maternity or family are spending between $400-$500

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The truth is, art is the only thing I take seriously in this world. There is nothing that can’t be made better with a bit of laughter. 

I’m married to the man of my dreams, who makes me feel loved and supported in ways I didn’t know were possible. We’re raising a bunch of kids together and goofing our way through it all! 

I’m not above arguing with my kids about bluey and preteens things, but they’re my “why” in all this. The freedom this job allows me to be a present mom and partner is priceless.

So, what I’m saying is, if I seem like your type of person and you want to make beautiful images together, LET’S DO IT! 

    • A.M. - Iced Matcha or White Mocha

    • P.M. Give me a creative marg with a great tequila

  • Put me in a lake if it’s warm, put me next to a fire with my kindle if it’s cold. I’m a simple girl!

    We also own a Mexican restaurant so any extra time is definitely spent on quality-testing tacos!

  • My mission is to travel the world documenting love stories with honesty, artistry, and wonder. Creating photographs that feel as timeless as the landscapes they’re set in. Through my work, I aim to give my clients not just beautiful images, but a deeper experience: one that celebrates their connection, honors their story, and preserves it for generations.