My Story

Hello! I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Lauren. I am a documentary family photographer from West Virginia where I live with my husband of nearly 14 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 me.…

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…

On The Other Side – 2024

By: lwebphoto January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

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The author reflects on their journey of self-portraiture since 2017, using it as a medium for personal growth despite significant struggles with self-image and health issues. They emphasized the predominance of black and white images as a representation of their emotional state. Although still healing, they express hope for future, more vibrant self-portraits.

2024 – Year In Review

By: lwebphoto December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

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I never know what to say at the end of the year while I take in all of the work I’ve created with hundreds of people- dozens of families. I’m blown away, left speechless, and in tears that this is my job. I am so proud of the work I get to do and the…

Summer of ’24

By: lwebphoto October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Lucky Enough

By: lwebphoto July 5, 2024July 10, 2024

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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…

Meet the Maker- Mountain Creek Glass

By: lwebphoto March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

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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…

On the Other Side- 2023

By: lwebphoto January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

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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…

2023 Recap

By: lwebphoto December 26, 2023December 26, 2023

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The Birth of Rory

By: lwebphoto December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

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Summer 2023

By: lwebphoto September 2, 2023September 2, 2023

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Hunting Island

By: lwebphoto July 17, 2023July 17, 2023

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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…

I’m a wife and a mom to two, based in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Photography has always been part of my life, but it became something deeper when I had my daughter. I found myself wanting to hold onto everything-the way her tiny hands fit in mine, the quiet in-between moments, the feeling of those early days that pass before you even realize they’re gone.

That’s what I chase now.

Not perfection. Not just smiling at the camera.
The real, fleeting, ordinary magic of your life as it is.

I believe photography is more than something you hang on your walls. It’s something your children will come back to someday to remember how it felt to be loved here.

The chaos, the connection, and the way your family moves together matters. And it deserves to be remembered honestly.

Telling those stories for my family and for yours isn’t just what I do. It’s the work I feel called to.

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