Documentary photography capturing the days entire lifetimes of love lead to.
Most couples are worried about photos that don’t bring them back to the love, feelings and memories of their wedding. They don’t want to invest in wedding photos that are overly staged and just don’t feel or look like them…
That’s why I prioritize building deeper connections with my couples so they feel like they can show up exactly as they are unapologetically - and be all the more loveable for it. It’s my goal to capture moments that feel authentic to who you are as a couple - the good, the sappy and the downright goofy - allowing you to see yourself through the eyes of the people who love you most.
So go ahead - let down your guard and give yourself permission to be documented and remembered exactly as you are in this moment.
THE DREAMIEST DAY, INSPIRED BY YOU
IT’S MORE THAN A PHOTOGRAPH, IT’S A FEELING
I never want my work to distract you from feeling all the emotions of your wedding day. That’s why I love documentary
photography. There will be lots of opportunities throughout your lifetime for photoshoots - but your wedding is a day
where I want to help you feel completely in the moment. I look for the symmetry and authentic posing that naturally
occurs in beautiful moments, and will gently offer assistance so there are no awkward hands or lipstick smudges.
A wedding with me by your side is a day spent laughing with a soon-to-be old friend, knowing that in every moment
you are expected to be nobody but yourself. I approach each wedding I capture with a storytelling lens - and edit each
photograph to reflect the true colours, tones, and emotions of your day. These are some of the most important images
you’ll ever own - and I want to ensure they will be treasured for generations.
inquire
Think we'd make a good team? Me too. When you send in an inquiry for your date, I'd love to learn a little bit more about who you are and what your dream wedding looks like. There is no over-sharing here, and details (juicy or not) are always welcomed. Feel free to share what you value in a wedding day, what you are looking forward to, what you're nervous about, and what stage of wedding planning you're in. Once the inquiry is sent, I'll make sure your date is available - and we'll hop on a call together!
Inquire.
CHOOSE A PACKAGE
Every wedding day is different, and I want to support you in getting the wedding coverage that makes sense for your unique plan. I offer packages that range from 4 hours to a full-day - starting at $2600. When you send an inquiry with your date - we’ll chat in more detail about the type of photography coverage you might be after.
Choose a package.
SECURE YOUR DATE
I love getting a detailed inquiry, but it’s important to know that your date is not secured with me until your deposit is paid and your contract is signed. (No matter how jumping-up-and-down-excited we are about working together.) Once we’ve crossed “pay deposit” and “sign contract” off the to-do list, your wedding is officially in my calendar!
Secure your date.
ENGAGEMENT SHOOT
Engagement shoots are so special, and they are the perfect opportunity or us to meet before the wedding! This allows us to get comfy working together and form that do-you-think-we-can-do-this-married-thing-every-year-?? kinda bond. Treat it like a date night - get dressed up, take a shot to loosen up (no judgement), and book a nice dinner reso to celebrate this incredible life stage! YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED!!!
Engagement shoot.
ENJOY YOUR DAY
I’m not JUST the person who will be holding the camera when your day arrives. I’m here to ensure things go smoothly - and I’ll be offer well-deserved encouragement, and experience-backed support from booking to “I do”. Plan to party all day & dance all night. You earned it!
Enjoy your day.
galleries & prints
The sure-fire way to give me heart palpitations (and not the good, I-think-I’m-in-love kind)? Printing your wedding photos at Walmart! You’ll receive your photos in a custom digital gallery, but I also am well connected with the RIGHT spots to print those beauties. I am dedicated to helping you preserve your memories for generations to come, and as much as I love my iPhone - it’s not where wedding photos should live.
Galleries & Prints.
Amanda & Tyson
Dawn & Christian
I hired Laruen for our wedding photos, and I am so glad I did! She's very professional while also maintaining that balance of being friendly and approachable! We felt so comfortable with her almost immediately, and the photos we ended up with were stunning. Alot of my guest and family have commented on how impressed they were with her professionalism and her friendly demeanor. She was also very flexible with us. I would highly recommend her if you are wanting a friendly, charismatic professional to capture those shots you are desiring for your big day!
Sam & Chris
Harvey, nb
Sam & Chris
Amanda & Tyson
Simply an amazing soul! Lauren captured our wedding day beautifully. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of before the wedding and the day of! We are absolutely in love with all the photos from our special day.
Dawn & Christian
Branding
Dawn & Christian
Sam & Chris
We had SO many compliments on how amazing, fun, but professional you were. I don't think there was a single person that didn't mention something about how we lucked out or how perfect you were. You kept with our calm vibe and kept us mostly on schedule and adjusted as needed. Between you and holly you two made our wedding day literally perfect
Amanda & Tyson
Branding
This day brought the vibes, while still being so relaxed and family-oriented.
Niamh & Phil's wedding was adventurous, fun and full of love. I assistant shot for Hillary Hooper and captured all the tiny moments.
wedding photos for the people who want to remember their day as it was
Dawn & Christian had the most magical wedding at the Harvey Barn - there's nothing more special than the whole family being part of the day.
for the lovers who want to capture themselves as they are with just a little more *spice*
Danielle and Doug played dress up to show that you can create beautiful editorial images while still having fun on your day
frequently asked questions.
HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE WORK?
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IMAGES?
WILL YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR OUR WEDDING?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BE INQUIRING FOR OUR DATE?
HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR IMAGES?
DO YOU HAVE VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US?
All of them! I like a big wedding party just as much as I love a sweet little elopement or backyard nuptials. My preference is to document weddings where the locations offer lots of natural light. I love outdoor weddings, even if it means getting a little wet! Some of my favourite weddings have been occasions where a bit of adventure was involved (midnight jumps off a dock, a pre-ceremony canoe, or brewery hopping). Capturing a wedding in Ireland or a European coastal city is on my bucket list!
What kind of weddings do you shoot?.
WILL YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR OUR WEDDING?
HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE WORK?
HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR IMAGES?
DO YOU HAVE VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BE INQUIRING FOR OUR DATE?
what kind of weddings do you shoot?
My entire website is a really great indicator of how I edit my images! I care about delivering galleries that will be loved for years to come, and I aim to provide images that are artistic, film-inspired, and naturally-toned. I think colour is a huge part of our memories, and I aim to capture that for you. Couples don't spend all this time planning their wedding colour palette just for the pictures to change their colours.
How do you edit your images?
HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR IMAGES?
WILL YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR OUR WEDDING?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BE INQUIRING FOR OUR DATE?
WHAT KIND OF WEDDINGS DO YOU SHOOT?
DO YOU HAVE VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US?
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IMAGES?
I require a 30% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking to secure your wedding date in my calendar. After that, the remaining balance is broken up into two 50% payments. One takes place halfway between your booking date and the wedding, and the other happens a week before you tie the knot!
How does your payment structure work?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BE INQUIRING FOR OUR DATE?
HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR IMAGES?
DO YOU HAVE VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US?
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IMAGES?
WHAT KIND OF WEDDINGS DO YOU SHOOT?
HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE WORK?
Absolutely. I love to travel to new places - and I’m always up for a roadtrip or airport hangouts. Weddings that are scheduled to take place outside of New Brunswick but within the Maritime provinces are eligible for additional travel fees - which we will always discuss in detail before booking. I also travel internationally (please hire me for your Ireland elopement!!) - and depending on where you’re going, my travel fees are negotiable.
Will you travel outside New Brunswick for our wedding?
DO YOU HAVE VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BE INQUIRING FOR OUR DATE?
WHAT KIND OF WEDDINGS DO YOU SHOOT?
HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE WORK?
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IMAGES?
WILL YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR OUR WEDDING?
I only shoot with two dual slot cameras - which means that my wedding couples know that every moment I capture is being written onto 2 SD cards, just in case one fails. This has never happened to me, but it can happen - and this measure helps to mitigate the risks. I take extremely good care of my equipment, and back up all of my work on hard drives once I get home. When I’m travelling, my camera and SD cards never leave my side. If someone ever tried to steal your wedding photos - I’m pretty sure I would spontaneously transform into an MMA fighter. So there’s that.
How do you protect your images?
WHAT KIND OF WEDDINGS DO YOU SHOOT?
DO YOU HAVE VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR US?
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IMAGES?
WILL YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR OUR WEDDING?
HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE WORK?
HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR IMAGES?
As soon as you can. The last few years have been crazy times in the wedding industry, as I’m sure you’ll know if you’ve started the wedding planning process. Many photographers, myself included, have been booking out years in advance. That said - if you are open to a weekday or Sunday wedding, it’s easier to find availability!
How far in advance should we be inquiring for our date?
HOW DO YOU EDIT YOUR IMAGES?
WHAT KIND OF WEDDINGS DO YOU SHOOT?
HOW DOES YOUR PAYMENT STRUCTURE WORK?
HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR IMAGES?
WILL YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE NEW BRUNSWICK FOR OUR WEDDING?
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BE INQUIRING FOR OUR DATE?
100%. I’ve got leads on makeup artists, florists, hair stylists, wedding dress shops, wedding planners, outdoor and indoor venues, catering, the whole shabam. If you’re ever struggling to find a vendor that is a good fit (or has availability) - I’m your girl.
Do you have vendor recommendations for us?
what will my gallery look like?
Each gallery I send off is as unique as the clients who fill them. I don't believe in cookie-cutter shot lists or go to poses and I hand craft each gallery special for each couples.
With that being said, there's elements that most galleries will have. I break each gallery down into sections that usually include:
Some galleries will have more or less photos in these categories depending on how the day unfolds. Here's a taste of what this can look like in each section. Enjoy scrolling through memories of one of the best days in the lives of my clients that I had the privilege to be a part of.
getting ready, details, first look, ceremony, formal photos, reception, couple portraits, party.
getting ready
candids
ceremony
couple
portraits
party
formals
venue
details
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