Author Archives: lauren
Embrace
Yesterday was one of those days that forced me to remember what is important in life. In the morning I received an email that a friend’s husband had passed away. I was filled with sadness for her and her grown kids and grandchildren. It wasn’t until later that I put the pieces together as to [...]
Michelle and Mark ~ Beloved
When I initially described Beloved photography to Michelle, she and Mark were a little hesitant. But as their session started, they relaxed and shared memories of their 31 years of marriage. I loved watching you share how much you mean to each other. And a big thank you for coming to the studio. I had been [...]
Louise and Jerry ~ Beloved
Louise and Jerry celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past June. Within moments of starting their Beloved session, I could feel the deep connection that they have together. They laughed, shared memories and cherished each other. As we finished, Louise thanked me. Couples don’t often spend time connecting and reconnecting with each other, and she [...]
Judy and Alan ~ Beloved
In February, Judy and Alan will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. They met in Racine Wisconsin when Judy’s friend set up a double date so she could meet Alan (he’s pretty thankful for that friend). After their session, I received this email from Alan: “Before the session, I wouldn’t have imagined that the photos you [...]
Dolores and Bud ~ Beloved
If you ask Dolores and Bud how long they have been married, they’ll say 102 years. Dolores and her first husband were married 48 years. Bud and his first wife were married 54 years for a total of 102 years of marriage. The two couples lived next door to each other for forty five years [...]
Certified Professional Photographer
I am thrilled to announce that I am now a Certified Professional Photographer. The certification has two components: a written exam and a 20 image submission. I passed the written exam last fall. My images were just accepted and now it is official. Thanks to my family, friends and clients for supporting me and encouraging [...]
Beloved Engagement
The weeks before your wedding can be stressful, especially when you live in Illinois and your wedding is in England. The beauty of a Beloved session is that the couple is invited to leave all of that behind, to let the walls between them dissolve, and to fall in love again. As E and M [...]
Ten Year Anniversary
To celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary, Paul surprised me with a weekend trip to Napa Valley. We revisited many of our favorite wineries as well as a few new ones. Thank you for a great weekend and a wonderful ten years! I love you!
Portraits in your hand
Last weekend we attended a family wedding in Michigan. I missed the ceremony as I stayed in the car while my youngest son napped. (My older children photographed the wedding for me so they could tell me all the details.) My son woke up in time to see the bride and groom exit the church [...]
Beloved Lifelong Friend
For the past few months, I have been exploring and learning about Beloved photography from the amazing Jesh de Rox. Beloved session invite a couple to reconnect with each other in open and loving ways. I visited my lifelong friend last week in Columbus, Ohio. I loved giving them space to express their love through [...]
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