By: lwebphoto August 23, 2018 family storytellingfeaturedLeave a Comment

One Small Step

If I know one thing about Steven, it’s that he loves space. He could go on and on for days about the solar system. He’s brave and smart, and he could tell you 1,000 things about anything, but today…today he was quiet. He wasn’t the talkative little guy that I’ve come to know over the…

By: lwebphoto July 24, 2018July 24, 2018 family storytellingARTIFACTMOTHERHOOD, featured14 Comments

I am.

I am worthy of my own time, love, and attention. I am confident in my decision making. I am enough. I am. I became a mom 1379 days ago (give or take a few days). I was born again the day they laid that baby girl on my chest. Nothing in this world will ever…

By: lwebphoto July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 family storytellingfeatured2 Comments

Blueberry Ridge

I have to say, berry picking isn’t a memory I have from my childhood. It’s not near and dear to me because I spent time as a child with my family picking our own berries. That just wasn’t something my family did together. In fact, the first time I had a blueberry of my…

By: lwebphoto June 5, 2018June 5, 2018 UncategorizedARTIFACTMOTHERHOOD, featured7 Comments

May

May. For some it’s the promise that summer is just around the corner. Longer days and warmer evenings only intensify our anticipation. We put away our winter clothes and brought out our shorts, and the kids have based their summer diet largely upon their love affair with corn and watermelon. They’d eat corn for every…

By: lwebphoto February 18, 2018February 18, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured9 Comments

Front Porch Memories

When I was a little girl, my family and I would sit on my grandparent’s front porch and watch the cars go by. I tell this story often because it’s one of my fondest memories. It was at a time in my life when I had no other cares in the world but to…

By: lwebphoto February 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured10 Comments

To the Women Who Do All The Things

Mama, you’re tired. The days are long. The nights go by before you feel rested. You’re wondering when you’re going to have some time to take a shower or comb your hair…or drink a hot cup of coffee or enjoy a glass of wine.Your kids have newer, nicer clothes than you do and you may have…

By: lwebphoto January 2, 2018January 11, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured3 Comments

Goodnight Moon | An Evening In The Life Story

I have a hard time finding the words for how meaningful this session was to me. I grew up with Matt and met Sarah a little over 11 years ago. I’ve been through everything with this family. From Sarah and I experiencing our first WVU game as members of the Pride of WV together, staying…

By: lwebphoto December 29, 2017March 1, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured115 Comments

On the Other Side

I’m a woman just like any other. My self-confidence is an ongoing ebb and flow. There are moments that I feel beautiful and proud, but there are many more moments that I can’t find a single thing about myself that I like. Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change – this is…

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 7 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…

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…

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…

Just Yesterday

By: lwebphoto August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

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I remember it like it was yesterday. Chad and I walked into a dimly lit hospital room. I was wearing leggings and rain-boots. I had on a teal sweatshirt. The nurse gave me a gown and told me to change before she came back with my medication. A painful, long, and exhausting 40+ hours later…

And Then There Were Three

By: lwebphoto September 19, 2018

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There are moments in our lives that change us. A single second can change the entire course of your life. A single decision, word, result, question, or action can be a catalyst for change. Relationships start, marriage happens, and lives are built based on mere seconds in time. Some of those moments are lessons. We…

Life Before Her

By: lwebphoto September 19, 2018September 19, 2018

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One of the things I love most about my job as a storyteller is the fact that I relate to so many of the stories I tell. Connecting with other parents, especially mothers, on a level deeper than simply photographing their family is so meaningful to me. It’s important, and it’s something that is absolutely…

Gemini

By: lwebphoto September 16, 2018

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Two. Dizygotic. Different. My brother. My twin. We grew up close, but far apart. He and I were nothing alike. He picked on me like any brother would, and I couldn’t stand the fact that he’d make me late for the bus from time to time because of the damn bump in his sock. He…

The Sun, The Moon, and All The Stars

By: lwebphoto September 9, 2018September 9, 2018

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There are moments during my job where I think my heart may pound straight out of my chest. Sometimes that’s because of a moment during a session. Sometimes it happens when I edit a photo that evokes an emotion. Sometimes it’s when another photographer emails me to schedule a session and my nerves get the…

Warrior Mind

By: lwebphoto August 25, 2018

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About a year ago, after Parker was born, I started on this journey to self discovery. Honestly, I didn’t really know that’s what I was doing at the time, but joining a couple friends of mine at a local gym to take a class called Warrior Body seemed to be a huge catalyst in my…

Amos and Jo

By: lwebphoto August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

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A 114 year old house, a two year old in pigtails, and a newborn baby boy was all I needed to bring myself out of a rut yesterday. This family was a dream. This is everything I ever want to do as a photographer and more. Jo’s voice and little run gave me life and…

And Baby Makes Four

By: lwebphoto August 19, 2018

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There is so much I want to say about this session. So many things that I have on my mind and in my heart after this evening, yet too many things to accurately describe the way I feel. In this business, there really isn’t a greater honor than having someone you’ve known your entire life…

After The Storm

By: lwebphoto August 12, 2018August 12, 2018

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It is understood that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of any storm. When a rainbow appears, it does not mean that the storm never happened or that we are not still dealing with it’s aftermath. It means that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness…

Ocean View Avenue

By: lwebphoto August 3, 2018

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We’ve been planning this vacation for a while now. I can’t remember the last time we all spent more than a couple days together, and I haven’t been to beach with my siblings and mom since Brandon and I were seniors in high school. Vacation with kids isn’t really much of a vacation at all.…

I am a wife and mama to two little miracles from Morgantown, West Virginia. I’ve had a passion for photography my entire life, but when I had my daughter three years ago, I felt a deep urge to capture her every move. Her tiny baby feet and hands were changing every day, and I wanted a way that I could hold on to those memories forever. Photography is a gift that I provide my family with. I want my children to have authentic documentation of their childhood. I, wholeheartedly, believe that photography is an heirloom.

I am living my dream by getting to know other families and telling their story through a series of photographs. I love to learn about, and document, what you love about your family. Babies change fast. The beautiful chaos of life is something you’ll want to remember the rest of your life. Helping other families provide an heirloom for their children is my life’s mission.

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