Nothing glows brighter than the heart awakened to the unseen light of love that lives within it.
FRANK
& EMILY
Cedar Knoll Alexandria
custom proposal
May 24, 2025
Nothing glows brighter than the heart awakened to the unseen light of love that lives within it.
FRANK & EMILY
Cedar Knoll, Alexandria
custom proposal
MAY 24, 2025
completely & TOTALLY IN LOVE.
We document the moments and the people that matter to you most,
carefully curate the details that tell the story of the day, and never cease to capture the joy that exudes when two people are
FULL GALLERIES
Take a second to experience a few full wedding day collections so that you can invision what a full gallery may look like.
ben & Mallory
Charleston, SC
Keenan & Jillian
Strong Mansion
Michael & Marta
St. Michael's, Maryland
... and basically the Ted Lasso to your wedding day. I thrive off of conversation, genuine connection, and will always offer you a treat. In between wrangling our kiddos, and hanging my husband, you'll find me dreaming up my next idea or creative endeavour. It's these things that culminate to give my imagery a warmth and joy to them - the greatest compliment I could receive.
I'M LAUREN
wife, mama, wielder of light & joy, capturer of moments
Nothing glows brighter than the heart awakened to the unseen light of love that lives within it.
I believe that choosing a wedding photographer is about more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day.
our philosophy
In life and in business, I believe that people matter most.
Your wedding photographer should be someone who makes you feel comfortable, someone who eases the craziness of a wedding day, and makes you remember what matters most.
In addition to acting as photographer, I love wearing the many hats a wedding day involves - as a quiet observer, veil fluff-er, bouquet holder, bad-joke-teller, and cheerleader as you say “I do” to spending the rest of your life with your best friend, I promise that every time you look at an image of your wedding day, you’ll be reminded of exactly how you felt.
I started because it's an honor to watch the connection between two people grow through every season. Though I’ve been featured in some my favorite wedding magazine blogs, I’m most proud of showcasing each and every couple’s story and the start to their legacy.
"Lauren made everything fun and flexible."
Nate & sofi, baltimore Maryland
She's the ultimate hypewoman. I was pretty nervous about being photographed and Lauren made everything fun and flexible. Honestly, I can't imagine the day without her and her team. They were wonderful and hearing from Lauren was always a genuine delight.
Ten Hours of Coverage by Lauren
Second Photographer Coverage
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images
11500
Additional Hour of Coverage - 750
Heirloom Wedding Album - 1450
A LA CARTE ITEMS
A 6% MD sales tax will be added to all packages and options. Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles.
COLLECTION
your
custom
your
custom
High Resolution Images for Printing
Next Day Previews
Next Day Previews
your memories as beautiful heirlooms
WEDDING ALBUMS
We love to create tangible products that serve as beautiful heirloom representation of your day. Highlighting the full flow of the celebration, these images, printed on archival paper are bound in leather or linen as a way to experience your day all over again. May they sit on your coffee table for all to see and maybe even perused with a babble of sticky hands, too!
How would you describe your photography style?
My goal is to take romantic photos that capture the story of the wedding day. My priority is not just the bride and groom, but their family and friends who are there to celebrate with them! I think the details, setting, and guests at a wedding are all so important to capture in order to really show what the wedding was all about. I love portraits that feel natural and not stiff, but I always give lots of direction to my couples in order to achieve that look! I make it a priority to help couples feel comfortable in front of my camera - that’s when photos feel the most authentic and natural!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you shoot with film or digital mediums?
I am a digital film photographer that loves imagery that emulates that of film photography, without the risk of missing a moment with film technology.
When do you charge travel fees?
Typically travel fees are added on to any wedding or engagement session outside of a 60 mile radius from our home in Finksburg, Maryland. I travel often for my work and love that part of my job, so we like to make it super easy for my couples to take us with them to their wedding. All you’ll need to cover is the cost of getting us there (generally a flight + rental car), plus a hotel for myself and my second shooter for the duration of the event!
What does the booking process entail?
Yay!! To reserve your wedding date, we’ll need a completed contract and a 33% non-refundable retainer. If you don’t have a contract yet, just let me know and I’ll send one over! The remaining balance will be due 1 month before the wedding.
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for considering us to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with us, the next step is to set up a time to chat! You can reach directly at lauren@laurenrswann.com!
"Lauren put us right at ease, capturing such genuine and beautiful photos all in the most stunning locations and light!"
- Nick and Lauren
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