Meet the Maker- Mountain Creek Glass
Oh, how time flies! It’s been a good few years since I’ve had the chance to hang out with local makers, delve into their creative process, and document their magic. But recently, I’ve been hit with a serious case of nostalgia and excitement to dive back into it. So, like any eager soul looking to…
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Hunting Island
I think the thing with my type of work is that you never feel like it’s necessary until you’re living in the middle of a moment and think to yourself, “I wish I had photos of this.” My family takes a trip to the beach each year, and every time, I photograph this family and…
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On The Other Side- 2022
I’ve been on this journey of self-discovery through self portraiture for six years now. For 6 years I’ve photographed myself a couple times a month in hopes of finding who I am outside of a mother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. I wanted to see myself in a way that wasn’t clouded by self judgment…
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My Story
Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Lauren. I am a storyteller and moment seeker from West Virginia where I live with my husband of nearly 9 years and our two children. I’ve lived my entire life with the urge to create and document. History, especially the stories of my own family, fascinates…
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FAQ: What IS documentary family photography?
It seems as if family documentary photography is a growing field. More and more photographers are beginning to explore the genre. Each creative does things a little differently, though. This has led to a wide range of what photojournalism means for a family session. There is a difference between dressing up in clothes that you…
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Testimonials
I will be forever grateful for Lauren and the fact that our tiny two bedroom apartment didn’t scare her off. My fiancé and I made coffee, snuggled, and read the love letters Lauren asked us to write aloud to each other. All the while, she snapped away, creating images I’ll cherish forever. This is the…
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Summer of ’24
Lucky Enough
I’ve spent a lot of years and a lot of money trying to convince people that what I do is worth it. I’ve been focused on climbing my way to the top of some metaphorical mountain since before I signed the forms to become a business owner. Ten-ish years in, and sometimes I still feel…
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Meet the Maker- Mountain Creek Glass
Oh, how time flies! It’s been a good few years since I’ve had the chance to hang out with local makers, delve into their creative process, and document their magic. But recently, I’ve been hit with a serious case of nostalgia and excitement to dive back into it. So, like any eager soul looking to…
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On the Other Side- 2023
2023 brought on a lot of change for me both internally and externally which affected my ability to photograph my family and myself. I don’t know why creativity is like that for me. Maybe it’s like that for everyone. The more the world pulls me in multiple directions, the more I am pulled away from…
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2023 Recap
The Birth of Rory
Summer 2023
Hunting Island
I think the thing with my type of work is that you never feel like it’s necessary until you’re living in the middle of a moment and think to yourself, “I wish I had photos of this.” My family takes a trip to the beach each year, and every time, I photograph this family and…
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Year In the Life- March-May 2023
