On The Other Side- Part Five
2021 was a year of reflection for me-both literally and figuratively. I found myself after trauma and loss. I’ve taken control of my mental health and started focusing on my own needs as much as I focus on the needs of the people around me. I took inventory of the things that I have in…
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July 2021- Year In the Life
I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get 2022 Year In The Life planned out. I cannot wait to meet and document new and returning families next year. With that being said, we are now on the backside of recording this year. As we enter August, the Sunday of Summer, I remain grateful and…
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May 2021-Year In The Life
Year in the Life sessions are reaching the mid point, and just when I swear I cannot love another month of time spent and galleries more, another month comes along and surprises me. May brought a few of my favorite things to document. And now, at the *almost* halfway point, these families have become more…
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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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2021- Year In Review
November 2021- Year In The Life
The Adoption of Sara Ruby
I’ve been with families in birthing rooms while they bring their child Earthside. I’ve joined couples on their wedding day to witness the joining of two families. I’ve stood with a family in the airport as they waited to welcome their solider home from overseas. I’ve fallen in love time and time again with the…
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On The Other Side- Part Five
2021 was a year of reflection for me-both literally and figuratively. I found myself after trauma and loss. I’ve taken control of my mental health and started focusing on my own needs as much as I focus on the needs of the people around me. I took inventory of the things that I have in…
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October 2021- Year In The Life
Seven
It’s hard for me to believe the little girl we had prayed so hard for, labored so long for, and endured a traumatic delivery for is already seven. The year we spent fighting sleep and crying is long gone. The terrible twos are over. The strong-willed threenager we had is now a polite, intelligent, well-spoken…strong…
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September 2021- Year In The Life
July 2021- Year In the Life
I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get 2022 Year In The Life planned out. I cannot wait to meet and document new and returning families next year. With that being said, we are now on the backside of recording this year. As we enter August, the Sunday of Summer, I remain grateful and…
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Ninety
Since her birth in July of 1931, Patty has made her mark on the world in many ways, but to her family and those closest to her, they know her best by her work at the Holy Trinity Chapel. She is a trailblazing Pentecostal pastor and lives a life of service to the church and…
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June 2021-Year In The Life
Every few months this year my calendar is jam-packed with families who are having their entire year documented. While I still have my monthly YITL clients, I also have a group of families who have chosen to have their year documented quarterly. Every three months I am mentally exhausted and full of love. June is…
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