Nature-obsessed. Adventure-chasing. Just enough wild to keep things fun.
the lady behind the lens
At a young age, you could usually find me wandering the East Coast woods with a camera in hand, probably getting a little too distracted by cool light and interesting trees.
Not much has changed… except now the camera’s bigger, the hikes are more epic, and there’s usually a dog somewhere in the mix.
Hi, I'm Lauren
Metal music lover, dog enthusiast, and your new favorite third wheel
Eventually, Colorado called me back, and it felt like coming home. And now I get to spend my days helping couples create wildly meaningful, intentional, and adventurous elopements in the most beautiful places on earth.
Honestly… it’s pretty dang magical.
I moved to Colorado in 2012 and immediately fell head over hiking boots in love. Bluebird skies, jagged peaks, alpine lakes… something about it just stuck. It’s felt like home ever since. But like any good adventure story, I didn’t stay in one place for long.
I followed that pull across the world—studying abroad in New Zealand, becoming a scuba instructor in the Canary Islands, exploring underwater worlds in Hawaii, and eventually landing in the Carolinas.
"Absolutely loved working with Lauren! From the start, she made me feel super comfortable and relaxed (which is saying a lot because I usually hate being in front of a camera). She has such a good eye for natural moments and the photos came out way better than I even expected. Nothing felt forced or overly “posed”, just really genuine. The whole process was easy, fun, and honestly flew by.”
"If you’re looking for someone who’s both professional and down to earth, I’d 100% recommend Lauren!!"
The heart behind what I do
No pressure. No awkward vibes. Just a space where you can fully be yourselves.
Kindness leads everything I do and I want your experience to feel easy, supportive, and genuinely good from start to finish.
Good Energy Only
However your story looks, whoever you are, you are fully welcome here. Your love shouldn’t have to fit into a box, and I am here to help you celebrate your uniqueness.
Love is love (always)
Your day should feel as fun as it is meaningful.
I’ll be hyping you up, making you laugh, and making sure you genuinely enjoy every second.
Have Fun With It
I take the time to actually get to know you—so your day feels natural, not staged.
By the time your elopement arrives, it won’t feel like you hired a photographer…
it’ll feel like you brought a friend.
Real, genuine connection
Respecting nature isn’t optional, it’s part of the experience
These places we’re exploring? They’re not just pretty backdrops. They’re living, breathing ecosystems, and we’re just visitors.
As a scuba instructor and certified interpretive guide, I’ve spent years learning how to protect and respect the natural world.
So when we plan your elopement, we do it responsibly by following Leave No Trace principles so these places stay just as magical for years to come.
"She captured the spark with me and my husband with ease and a careful, practiced hand. Not only was she amazing during the elopement day, but she was great before and after. She was punctual, responsive, and answered every little question even if I felt it was silly! She made the wedding go by quickly and was helpful with suggestions of poses and cute shots.”
“Lauren was wonderful, she really tied our elopement together."
You deserve photos that feel as real as the moments themselves.
And a photographer who cares deeply about your experience from beginning to end.
With over a decade of experience and hundreds of weddings and elopements documented, I know how to guide you, support you, and help you feel completely at ease in front of the camera.
But more than that?
If you’re ready to start planning your elopement, reach out and tell me what you’re dreaming up. I’ll help you turn it into a day that feels natural, fun, and completely your own.
I care about capturing your story in a way that feels honest, emotional, and true to who you are.
The big moments. The quiet ones. The in-between magic you didn’t even realize was happening - I’m there for all of it. Also, there’s a very high chance I will become your dog’s new best friend.
With over a decade of experience and hundreds of weddings and elopements documented, I know how to guide you, support you, and help you feel completely at ease in front of the camera.
You deserve photos that feel as real as the moments themselves. And a photographer who cares deeply about your experience from beginning to end.
But more than that?
If you’re ready to start planning your elopement, reach out and tell me what you’re dreaming up. I’ll help you turn it into a day that feels natural, fun, and completely your own.
I care about capturing your story in a way that feels honest, emotional, and true to who you are. That in-between magic you didn’t even realize was happening, I’m there for all of it.
