AUSTIN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Introducing a new kind of wedding photography experience.

Authentic Wedding Photography in Austin

One for couples who know the truth: that your wedding is a celebration of the real you.

Even if the real you is a total nerd, or an introvert, or a sassy bitch. (Especially if the real you is a total nerd, or an introvert, or a sassy bitch.)

I see you. My camera sees you. The world deserves to see you.

Let’s get this party started.

count me in

the wedding experience

For bold couples getting married however the hell they want to in Austin and beyond.

I work with Austin couples and their wedding planners who throw up a middle finger to the rules of weddings and throw down on the dance floor. The secret to my magazine-worth wedding images is simple — vulnerability — which I earn by creating a safe space and forming deep connections with my couples.

the weekend

$7,000 + tax

includes:

Unlimited guidance and help with creative planning. Including questionnaires, a mood board and phone calls throughout the process to collaborate. I’m here for you, always.

Engagement Session because it’s very important to me that we get to know each other before the wedding day so I can capture your love in a genuine way.
Up to 2 hours of Rehearsal Dinner/Welcome Party coverage, because the festivities don’t have to begin on the wedding day.
8-10 hours of wedding day coverage because I don’t want anyone feeling rushed through a timeline.
Second Photographer for all the angles and moments captured.
800+ images in an online gallery with printing rights.

I need this

The Wedding Day

$6000 + tax

includes:

Unlimited guidance and help with creative planning. Including questionnaires, a mood board and phone calls throughout the process to collaborate. I’m here for you, always.

Engagement Session because it’s very important to me that we get to know each other before the wedding day so I can capture your love in a genuine way.
8-10 hours of wedding day coverage because I don’t want anyone feeling rushed through a timeline.
Second Photographer for all the angles and moments captured.
600+ images in an online gallery with printing rights.

I need this

a la carte:

Additional time - 500/hr The way my offering is created, usually 8-10 hours is ample time, but in case your wedding day looks different than most with some special events, we can always add more if needed.

Travel Fee - 1+ hour drive outside of Austin will incur a travel fee of $.65/mile.

Add on sessions:

700, 75min. I will always aim to take single portraits of each of you on the wedding day, but this is for you if you want a little extra, a unique location or plan to have a portrait printed and on display at the wedding.
700, 75min. This is for you if you’re down to get a little spicy. I have had people of all personalities and body types join in and it is the most fun, and they leave feeling empowered. Most people use their own homes or book an airbnb or studio.
700, 75min. If you want more time for awesome photos but care most about hanging with your loved ones and don’t want your wedding day to feel like a photo shoot. Let’s get together the day after your wedding. We can return to your venue or choose a different location!
1250, 3-4 hours. This can also be used as an upgrade for the Day After or Engagement Session. This is for you if want to take your time and create an experience between you and your partner. What if we weren’t just taking photos, but doing a fun activity too? We could be hiking, having a picnic, riding bikes, and checking out many locations. This could be local or there is an option to travel for this, (travel fees will apply). I’ve had couples bring me to places like Big Bend National Park, Oregon coast, Seattle, Las Vegas and more. All for a little extra adventure. <3

“Working with Lauren is more than just a photoshoot

it's an experience full of laughter, friendship, and encouragement. It's an experience of a lifetime.”

-caitlin

the lp process:

After a video call to get to know each other, you’ll sign a contract and pay a non-refundable retainer to reserve your date on my calendar. I’m happy to offer payment plans, with your invoice paid in full 30 days prior to your wedding.
I’ll send you a photography guide with tons of tips I’ve learned over the years. I will also send a couples questionnaire so that I can get to know you better and help plan your engagement session!
Six months out from the wedding, I’ll send a wedding questionnaire to get all the deets, like what’s important to you who the VIPs are in your life. I will help you build a timeline for a smooth day. :)
Fast forward 8–10 weeks after your wedding and you’ll receive your full gallery in your inbox. Get ready to relive the best day over and over again!

Questions? I’ve got you.

Portrait sessions have a turnaround time of 2–3 weeks. Weddings take a little longer because there are more photos. You’ll get your final wedding gallery within 8–10 weeks after your wedding day.
All galleries include basic retouching, such as removing blemishes and enhancing colors to reflect the magic of the day. I do not alter people’s bodies (because your body is beautiful just the way it is — lumps and bumps included). If you’d like extensive photoshopping that surpasses my skills, I can arrange for an expert to edit your images for an additional fee. In order to protect the integrity of my work, no, I do not distribute unedited image files.
Because it’s part of the process. If you’re hiring me, I want to know you. Better yet, I need to know you in order to do great work. This is an opportunity for me to familiarize myself with you as a couple ahead of your wedding day.

I don’t work with shot lists because they leave no room for accidental shots (a.k.a. when the magic happens). Instead, we’ll discuss all of the important wedding details in advance, like the moments and people you want captured most.
You bet your ass I can! I promise that you’re not awkward or unphotogenic. Maybe you just haven’t had the right person giving you direction? Let me guide you.
Hell yes! Becoming a destination wedding photographer is kind of my dream, actually. Whether you’re getting married in Tahiti or your grandma’s backyard in Idaho, please reach out. All weddings outside of Texas, will incur a travel fee. If you have a place for me to stay I am open to that as long as I have my own bedroom.