Celebrate your family’s story

Professional family photography that celebrates your true selves

✓ Easy, Fun experience

✓ Feel authentically you

✓ Get photos you’ll love

An easy, fun, photo experience that celebrates your real personalities.

A fully-personalized session that celebrates your family’s unique personality and celebrate you exactly as you are.

A smiling child clapping hands, wearing a floral dress, outdoors with a blurred green background.
A family of four sitting together in a field with dry grass and trees in the background. They are wearing casual sweaters and smiling at the camera.

James V.

“It was a great experience from beginning to end. This isn't a one-day in-and-out. The shoot was well organized, and the results were fantastic.”

Woman with black hair and tattoos partially submerged in water, wearing a sheer black garment, with red nail polish.

Kim J.

“I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Lauren. I tend to dislike photographs of myself... but the end results of our shoot were absolutely breathtaking.”

Celebrate your beautiful story

Authentic portraits that highlight the best version of your family

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Families & Newborn

Black and white photo of a pregnant woman in a white tank top sitting on a bed.

Maternity

Gay couple and their dog smiling in a forest surrounded by orange flowers, with a dog on a leash beside them.
A family of four smiling on a sandy beach, with stairs and dunes in the background.
Man hugging a dog at the beach, both looking content, in black and white.

Celebrate your senior

Authentic portraits that tell your senior’s unique story

Group of seven young Senior girls in floral dresses walking and laughing on a grassy field with trees in the background at Alexandria City High School
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I get it — Professional family photos are easy to postpone.

Many people put off getting professional family portraits because of busy schedules and feeling uncomfortable in front of the camera. That’s why I’ve made my process easy and fun, removing the stress so you can get beautiful photos that showcase the real you. With over 13 years of experience, I create a safe and uplifting space where everyone feels welcome to let loose and be their true selves. My fully guided process puts clients completely at ease so they can have fun and enjoy this memorable experience as I capture one-of-a-kind images they’ll absolutely love.

Stunning portraits in three steps

A person sitting on a blue sofa, holding a laptop, smiling. They are wearing a denim jacket and black pants. A notebook and pen are placed next to them on the sofa.
Black and white photo of a man joyfully lifting a laughing baby in the air with a woman smiling in the background, trees in the backdrop.

1. Talk to Lauren

Connect to discuss your family, event, or milestone. I’ll answer your questions to ensure that we’re a great fit for each other.

2. Plan the perfect family portrait session

From location, styling and anything else important to you, I cover every detail so that you feel completely at ease on shoot day. Simply show up and be yourself — I’ll guide you through every step of the process.

Three people posing for a picture in a the cobblestone Old Town alley, with trees and brick walls in the background.

3. Get amazing photos you’ll love

Relax and enjoy the experience as I capture your unique personalities in beautifully authentic photos that you can’t wait to share.

Family with small child walking on a bridge holding hands, cityscape background in Richmond Virginia.

A safe space to be your true selves.

A personalized, stress-free process from start to finish: 

  • Feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera

  • Capture your unique personalities

  • A fun, stress-free experience

  • Beautiful photos you’ll love sharing

Schedule a session today.