Portrait sessions
A portrait session feels to me like a magical container that I co-create with my clients. It's like stepping into a creative bubble with authenticity and connection. The shoot itself becomes a unique and special moment leaving my clients feeling seen and empowered. It feels so special to preserve that feeling in timeless photos.
Some portrait sessions I offer and love:
Artists in their Home or Studio
Family Photos
Lovebirds
Engagement
Graduation
Maternity
Empowered Boudoir
Lifestyle and Fashion
I always shoot digital as well as offer medium format and 35mm film, which adds a soft, dreamy look and feeling to photos. I always offer creative direction and help gently guide you through our shoot with care.
Rates
My rate for a portrait session is $800 and includes:
Dreaming up and discussing your vision for the shoot or coming up with one together over a phone call before the shoot
2 - 3 Looks (unless this is a fashion/lookbook shoot)
A special portrait session where I help guide, create and capture these special moments. It’s incredibly important to me to create a warm, easygoing environment so that you feel safe, seen and empowered in front of the camera and allows me to capture the real you.
Digital photos and up to 2 rolls of film (includes processing and regular resolution scans from my favorite family-owned lab)
An image gallery with at least 45 edited, high quality photos (delivered within 2 weeks)
I offer payment plans - please feel free to ask me about them!
Extra notes:
Super 8 - $450 - I offer short films for portrait sessions, click here see some portfolio up to 3 minutes of footage, and each additional tape is $250. Usually only need 1 tape per session.
Traveling: I love traveling and am happy to come to you! My travel rates vary depending on if I’m driving an hour out of LA or across the country - we can discuss this when going over your shoot
Additional rolls and high resolution scans are available for additional fee (each roll is $35 extra and includes the processing and scans)
A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking
Shoot dates can usually be rescheduled, I know things come up, just try to give as much notice as possible
What people are saying:
“Lauren is a pure joy to work with and made the entire experience so fun and wonderful, I could have taken photos with her all day!! I’m in love with the pictures and can’t recommend her and this experience enough.”
—Cait S.
"I had the most incredible experience with Lauren. She made me feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera it was like hanging out with a good friend who just happened to be an amazing photographer. The photos turned out so stunning. If you're looking for an amazing photographer who will capture your true essence look no further."
—Rachel B.
"During a transformative period in my life I decided to book a photo session with Lauren and ended up having the experience of feeling deeply seen when I needed it most. She captured my true energy and self and looking at the photos now I’m so grateful I documented that time in a beautiful way. Lauren is an artist and has an incredible ability to connect you with yourself and grab it on camera. I'm forever grateful for the beautiful images we made that day.”
—Anna W.
"Our family had the most heartwarming experience with Lauren during our photo session. From the moment we arrived she created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made us all feel so at ease. The session was filled with genuine laughter and looking at the photos after I can see that she really captured the essence of our family.
All you see love."
Jenna L.