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.…
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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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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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I’ve been documenting this family since #3 was born. Every few months I spend time with them- loving on the kiddos, catching up with their parents, and documenting the growth of all five babies. I been lucky enough to be with them in a new state for the past two years and feel incredibly grateful…
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We all started the year together- some returning families and some new ones. I am so excited to be documenting a year in all of their lives. Sometimes documentary sessions are planned with no plan in mind. Those are my favorite type, but if you’re new to this genre and need some help or feel…
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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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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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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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