All sessions of every type include:
º the set of your image files in print-resolution, fully edited
º a private online viewing gallery to share with family and friends
º at least 1 photo "deep-dive" retouched (cleaning up flyaway hairs, skin blemishes, etc)
Located outside the New York tri-state area? You're in luck - I love to travel and I want to see the world! Get in touch for special rates in exciting locations :)
FAMILY
Family portraits can be taken outside in a park or neighborhood of your choice, or in your home for a more lifestyle-y session :)
FAMILY packages Start at $600
NEWBORN
Newborn portrait sessions always take place in the comfort of your home, where baby is surrounded by familiar sounds and scents. The ideal window is within the first 2 weeks, but I count anytime in the first month! I work with little ones at all stages; after that early window I just call it a family shoot :)
newborn packages Start at $1000
MATERNITY
Maternity portraits can be taken outside, in your home, or in the studio. The ideal window for a maternity shoot is late 2nd trimester, early 3rd – when you're clearly showing, but still able to move around without too much difficulty :)
maternity packages START AT $400
engagement
Engagement portrait sessions take place in a park or neighborhood of your choice, or at home if you'd rather stay cozy :)
engagement packages start at $500
cake smash
Cake smash sessions can take place in your home, at a park, or in the studio. They don't require a fancy setup and I'm just as happy to capture your baby dig into a homemade cake at your kitchen table, as I am shooting these in a studio decked out with props :)
cake smash packages Start at $300
WEDDING
I love weddings of all sizes, from quiet elopements to extended multi-day parties. I'm available to travel and have been lucky to photograph weddings all over the world! Rates vary depending upon the scope of your wedding, so please email me with these details for a quote:
º your wedding date and venue
º the estimated number of guests
º an approximate number of photo hours (I can help with this one!)
wedding coverage starts at $450/hr
EVENTS
Let's celebrate! I shoot a variety of events, including (but not limited to):
º birthday parties
º baptisms
º doljabi
º baby showers
º bridal showers
º anniversary parties
º business events
Event coverage Starts at $250/hr
headshots & portraits
My portraits and headshots have an editorial lean; the approach is always to get you as relaxed as possible so you can enjoy the experience and look like yourself. Some popular requests include:
º corporate headshots
º actor headshots
º dating profile portraits
º graduation portraits
º Holy Communion portraits
º "I just look good right now and a selfie won't cut it" portraits
portrait packages start at $300
commercial
I work in all kinds of commercial photography and I'm always down to collaborate on an exciting project. Get in touch and let's start the dialogue! Services include:
º stills for film and television
º step and repeat press photography
º editorial portraiture
º advertising and marketing content
º food and drink photography
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kind words
I've hired Lauren to take photos for a long time and her work keeps getting better and better. She's like a baby whisperer and is a master at calming kids (and families) down for pictures. I've worked with Lauren to take professional headshots for work *and* family pics. She's super easy to be around and puts camera shy people at ease!
-Amy
I work for a very small non-profit organization; we hired Lauren to shoot photos of an annual event. She was a complete delight to work with – very professional and prompt, great sense of humor, easy to communicate with, was very patient, and made sure we got all the shots we needed. The photos were equally great; Lauren has a great eye for composition and color. The shots she got were dynamic, fun, and really captured the spirit of the event.
-Bronwyn
Lauren took pictures of our family with our not so newborn at 4 weeks old. She was so easy to work with and creative and had a great flow. We are two of the most unphotogenic people you will meet and she took so many great shots that we now have an incredible album and we can't wait to use her again!
-Natalie
