By: lwebphoto September 7, 2019September 20, 2019 family storytellingfeaturedLeave a Comment

When I Wake Up

Lindsey and I became friends about four years ago when her daughter, who was almost one at the time, accidentally requested to be my facebook friend. We decided to remain friends on social media since we both had similar interests and our daughters were so close in age. We were both starting to build our…

By: lwebphoto July 30, 2019September 20, 2019 Uncategorizedfeatured1 Comment

Why I’m Here

The idea for this blog post came during a rare, long, hot shower. I am mentally and physically exhausted from my full time job as a referee mom. I had to clean the bathtub floor of toys before I took aforementioned shower. My mind spun with a to-do list a mile long. “I need to…

By: lwebphoto June 14, 2019June 20, 2019 Uncategorizedfeatured1 Comment

Madison Katherine: A Fresh 48

Madison was born at her home on her due date, June 12th, and my dream of photographing an in home fresh 48 came true. Her dad called me to tell me the good news and my heart could hardly take the excitement as I waited to meet her the following day. I’m still over the…

By: lwebphoto October 22, 2018October 23, 2018 family storytellingfeatured1 Comment

Released

Today, after 280 days in the hospital, Jaxon James was released from NICU and able to go home with his family! He arrived at just 24 weeks gestation and weighed 1lb 6oz at birth, but this micropremie is a fighter, and so is his family. Chelsey and Chris, Jaxon’s mom and dad, have spend almost every…

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 February 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured11 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 December 29, 2017March 1, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured116 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…

By: lwebphoto October 10, 2017January 11, 2018 Uncategorizedfeatured1 Comment

Evening In The Life

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 8 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…

A Year In The Life- February Highlights

By: lwebphoto February 23, 2020

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The month of February started off dark and dreary and is ending with a hint of spring, and it’s been so much fun to get to catch up with each of these families. Usually, when I work with documentary clients, I see them once a year or maybe even every couple of years. I’ve loved…

Thacker |Year In the Life

By: lwebphoto February 21, 2020

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One thing I’ve learned over the course of my transition to family documentary work is that longer sessions yield the best, most authentic results. It takes a while for people to warm up to the fact that someone outside of their family unit is roaming their home and taking photos at their most vulnerable state.…

Sunday Tradition

By: lwebphoto February 16, 2020

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Over the course of my time in business, I have had countless conversations with individuals about what I do. Usually when I say I am a documentary family photographer, there are some questioning looks followed by a request for an explanation. When I explain it to people, nine times out of ten, they giggle. The…

Madison-9 Months

By: lwebphoto February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

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I met Madison and her family when I showed up to their house hours after her birth last summer. I’ve been documenting her growth every few months since June. Growth sessions, just like Year In The Life sessions make what I do so much more meaningful. You see, the reason I do what I do…

Just Like It Always Was

By: lwebphoto February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

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When I was little, we’re talking under the age of 10, my parents started buying disposable cameras for me when I took up an interest in photography. My dad is a hobbyist photographer, so I’ve always been around it. I have boxes and boxes of film that my mom would take to have developed for…

Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

By: lwebphoto January 13, 2020February 1, 2020

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You Know that song “Seasons Of Love” from the movie Rent? Or the song “9986000 Minutes” from Michael Scott’s farewell? They’re all I can think about when I sit down to write about this year’s Year In The Life clients. All these tiny moments-the sips of coffee, diaper changes, grocery trips, and books read seem…

Baby’s First Christmas

By: lwebphoto December 23, 2019

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Sawyer Marie joined her family a few weeks before expected, spent some time in NICU, and made it home in time to celebrate her first Christmas with her family. I was going to document her first few hours in the hospital, but she had other plans, so we decided to save our session for home.…

On The Other Side: Part Three

By: lwebphoto December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

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2019 started off rough. I was at my lowest low; in the depths of a depression I wasn’t sure I’d make it out of. Making self portraits was difficult, because I didn’t have the desire to document any part of life, let alone parts that included me, but I made them anyway. Self portraiture has…

More Than a Highlight Reel

By: lwebphoto December 7, 2019

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I had the pleasure of having my story told by Sure Shot Studios recently, and the results far exceeded my expectations. I love the way this video showcases my passion for documenting the way that I’ve always wanted it shown. Our lives are so much more than the pretty, perfect photos we share on social…

The Story of a Brozik Christmas

By: lwebphoto December 2, 2019

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I walked into this lamp-lit home well after sunset last night to the sound of Christmas music playing. It was warm and welcoming and felt like Christmas. You know that cozy feeling where things smell like pine and sweet treats, everything is warm, and each person feels a little more hope and joy? December is…

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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Morgantown, WV Documentary Family Photographer

When I Wake Up

Why I’m Here

Madison Katherine: A Fresh 48

Released

One Small Step

To the Women Who Do All The Things

On the Other Side

Evening In The Life

My Story

FAQ: What IS documentary family photography?

Testimonials

A Year In The Life- February Highlights

Thacker |Year In the Life

Sunday Tradition

Madison-9 Months

Just Like It Always Was

Five Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes

Baby’s First Christmas

On The Other Side: Part Three

More Than a Highlight Reel

The Story of a Brozik Christmas

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