HELLO! I’m Lauren.
It means the world that you’ve come here to learn a little more about me and what I’m passionate about! Photography means so much to me because of the stories I get to capture, but it’s really the people I get to build relationships with that make it more fulfilling than anything. If you’re looking for a photographer who cares just as much about getting to know your story as the service you’re investing in, then we will get along very well.
Photo by Emily DeKoster
Some facts about me:
- My faith is the foundation on which I run my business and live my life. My goal is to reflect Jesus in all that I do and to every person I get the chance to meet!
- I grew up in Indiana, moved to Michigan to pursue wedding photography full-time after college, met my husband, and recently moved to the lovely state of Tennessee. Many ask what brought us here: to get away from the long frigid winters, plant roots in the mountains, and pave the way for our friends and family to do the same (hint, hint).
- Meeting new people energizes me.
I definitely value alone time, but my weakness is saying no to a good social gathering and/or spontaneous hangout.
- Neutrals are my jam. This goes for the style of my home, the colors of my outfits, and the tones I gravitate to in nature and my work.
- Yes, I’ve photographed a lot of people, but full transparency: I think I’ve taken more photos of my morning coffee, evening wine/cocktails, and sunlight streaming through the windows of my home than anything else in the world.
You’ll see a plethora of this on my social media feed. I am not sorry.
- There is a time and place for surface level conversation, but it is rare that is all I have with the people that I meet. I go deep. And I thrive on true connection with all people.
- Beyond my thoughtful nature and tendency to go deep, I think it’s important you know that I have do have a light hearted, fun, and spontaneous side. I love to crack jokes and have fun… and I do speak the language of sarcasm on occasion…. (okay, a lot of occasions).
- I am extroverted, full of energy, and a glass-half-full kind of person 99% of the time.
There is so much more I’d like to share, but I’ll let my long-winded nature take a backseat for the sake of getting to the heart of why I do what I do (and letting you get on with your day)…
I believe that when most people hire a photographer, they know that investing in high quality images is just as important as investing in the person behind the lens. If we get a chance to work together, I want you to feel like you’ve gained more than just photos you can cherish or hang on the walls of your home; I want you to feel like you’ve gained a friend. Building a relationship like this not only creates a space where you feel comfortable and valued, but also a space where we both feel trusted.
The photographer you hire should never feel like a stranger and they should care just as much about providing a service as they should about building a relationship where you feel valued, trusted, and understood.
That is how I roll.
If this is the kind of relationship you’re looking for in a photographer, please reach out through my contact page! Let’s set up a phone call, grab a drink (coffee or adult beverages, it’s all fair game), or maybe even throw some food into the mix. I want to get to know you and tell your story.
I can’t wait to meet you!