Blog - Lauren Lindley Photography

Triple S Ranch Wedding | Calistoga, CA

Triple S Ranch Wedding | Calistoga, CA

By LCLindley|March 27th, 2023|California, wedding, Wine|

Sarah and Nathan picked quite possibly the best wedding venue in Napa, CA. It’s beautiful. It’s unique. It’s luxurious without being pretentious. It has all the elements a venue needs to make your wedding day unforgettable. From the stunning views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains to the exquisite gardens and elegant indoor spaces that make you feel like you’re in a villa in Italy, this venue has it all. I fell in love with both Calistoga and the rolling hills of this Triple S Ranch wedding and you will too.

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Top 5 Locations for Lifestyle Photoshoots and Headshots in Austin TX

Top 5 Locations for Lifestyle Photoshoots and Headshots in Austin TX

By LCLindley|March 20th, 2023|Austin, Commercial Photography, texas, Tips for Creatives|

If you're ready to update your professional headshot, Austin, TX offers a wide variety of eclectic backgrounds to suit every personality! Many people automatically think of a traditional studio setting with a plain background and "perfect" lighting when it comes to headshots, but I'm here to convince you that environmental portraits, which are headshots taken on location, can provide more personality and a more authentic feel to your images. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Austin, TX, there are many options for locations that can provide the perfect backdrop for your lifestyle photoshoot - whether it be for commercial marketing content, new headshots, or even family or senior portraits. In this blog post, I'm gonna share with you my top 5 locations for headshots in Austin, TX.

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Tahoe Ski Photographer | Palisades Tahoe

Tahoe Ski Photographer | Palisades Tahoe

By LCLindley|March 13th, 2023|Adventure Photography, Event Photos, Family Portrait, Photography, skiing, snowboarding, Tahoe, work|

Do you love skiing? Do you have a winter birthday? If so, throwing a retro ski birthday party like my clients Kirsten and Micah did last month maybe the perfect way to celebrate. Whether you are an avid skier, a beginner, love costume parties, or simply enjoy the nostalgic charm of retro ski culture and a good reason to order a bottle or 9 of champagne and fondue, there are plenty of reasons that not only should you throw a retro ski party, but you should hire a professional Tahoe ski photographer to capture it. More from Kirsten's Retro 50th Ski Birthday Party and why you should consider professional photos of you and your friends or family skiing here!

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Lucky Arrow Retreat Wedding | Dripping Springs, TX

Lucky Arrow Retreat Wedding | Dripping Springs, TX

By LCLindley|March 6th, 2023|wedding|

Dripping Springs, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is a perfect destination wedding location and one that I personally would love to visit more often! From breathtaking natural beauty to top-notch wedding venues and accommodations, and a wealth of breweries, wineries, and distilleries, Dripping Springs has everything you need to make your wedding a memorable and enjoyable experience for you and your guests, whether they are coming from Austin or farther. This past fall, I was honored to second shoot a Lucky Arrow Retreat wedding with my friend and frequent associate Lisa Hause. We both fell head over heels for this incredible all inclusive summer camp wedding venue just outside of Austin, TX.

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A city unlike any other: Why taking time to explore Austin during SXSW 2023 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

A city unlike any other: Why taking time to explore Austin during SXSW 2023 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

By LCLindley|February 26th, 2023|Commercial Photography, Event Photos, SXSW, texas|

Austin, TX is my second home and always will be. The list and enormous sheer variety of restaurants, activities, and things to do there is incredibly long but that’s where I come in: taking the time to explore Austin during SXSW 2023 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and if you can squeeze some exploration into your downtime, you won’t regret it with these recommendations.

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SXSW 2023: A beginner’s guide to networking and making the most of the event

SXSW 2023: A beginner’s guide to networking and making the most of the event

By LCLindley|February 20th, 2023|Commercial Photography, Event Photos, SXSW, texas, Tips, Tips for Creatives|

Feeling nervous about group events? I'm here to remind you that networking is a skill, and like all skills it’s something that can be practiced and becomes easier with said practice. It’s a great way to build new relationships, will allow you to learn about new technologies and opportunities, and ultimately, helps you build relationships. By being prepared, confident, open-minded, and following up, you can make the most of your time at SXSW and create valuable connections that will last long after the conference is over. Here is a beginner's guide to making the most of your networking opportunities at SXSW 2023.

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Reno Brand Photographer | Lifewater and University of Reno

Reno Brand Photographer | Lifewater and University of Reno

By LCLindley|February 13th, 2023|Commercial Photography|

The number one way to create a strong visual identity for your product is to start with a brand photographer. After Lifewater partnered with local cities in a number of states to hire artists to create murals that reflected their region, they wanted to show off the artists and products in a cohesive way across each location. My goal was to create a number of images that accurately represented their brand and the beautiful mural that Kate O’Hara did for them at the University of Northern Reno.

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How to Determine your SXSW Event Photography Needs

How to Determine your SXSW Event Photography Needs

By LCLindley|February 6th, 2023|Austin, Commercial Photography, Event Photos, SXSW, texas, Tips, Tips for Creatives|

SXSW shouldn't need an introduction, but just in case you don't know me very well (or Austin), here's the short of it: SXSW is a ridiculously large ridiculously amazing festival held annually in Austin, Texas that attracts over 400,000 attendees from across the world. Its focus is large, wide, and all-encompassing, including but not limited to, innovation, technology, music, film, health, gaming, and more. If SXSW 2023 is your first rodeo and you're planning an activation, event, or happy hour to engage and interact with your target audience, I'm here to give you a little bit of advice from a photographer's perspective, regardless of the size of your event.

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Catalina Island Wedding Photographer | Laura + Chris

Catalina Island Wedding Photographer | Laura + Chris

By LCLindley|January 30th, 2023|wedding|

I might have found the most perfect destination wedding location in the United States, and by I, I mean my friends and clients Laura and Chris may have found the most perfect destination wedding location in the United States and I just happened to FALL IN LOVE. Catalina Island, located off the coast of California, is a popular destination for tourists looking for a mix of natural beauty and recreational activities and better yet, for those of us in Northern California, it's simply a one-hour flight away. Have you ever dreamed of a place where you feel like you are in Greece, but in California? Well, we found it and it's called Catalina Island. If you are looking for a Catalina Island Wedding Photographer, sign me the fuck up because I can't wait to go back.

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How to Prepare for your Custom Brand Photography Session

How to Prepare for your Custom Brand Photography Session

By LCLindley|January 23rd, 2023|Commercial Photography, Tips|

Using custom photography in your marketing and advertising is the best way for any small business to showcase its products or services. By creating a consistent visual identity across all of your marketing materials, you establish trust with your target audience and ultimately, brand recognition. The images we create can be used to highlight the unique features or benefits of your products or services, which can help to convince customers to choose your business over your competitors and allows you to utilize a cohesive and consistent message with your images across a variety of different platforms. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your session and create images that you'll be proud to show off.

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Breckenridge Wedding Photographer | Katie + TJ

Breckenridge Wedding Photographer | Katie + TJ

By LCLindley|January 16th, 2023|wedding|

Planning a wedding is a CHALLENGE. You may be overly excited about your engagement, only to discover when it comes to wedding planning all the fun seems to be leaching out of the process, leaving you languishing and overwhelmed. Sound familiar? I'm here to tell you that when it comes to planning a wedding, especially a destination wedding, there are plenty of benefits to opting for a small, intimate micro-wedding. There are even more benefits when you start looking at venues and decide to go with a backyard wedding at a private estate. Katie and TJ did exactly that and the result was a hilarious, intimate, and absolutely perfect private estate wedding in Summit County, CO.

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2023 wedding costs and inflation: here’s what you need to consider planning a 2023 wedding

2023 wedding costs and inflation: here’s what you need to consider planning a 2023 wedding

By LCLindley|January 9th, 2023|Tips, Wedding Planning|

Y'all - we already know that weddings are expensive AF, but let's be real here: the cost of getting married has been on the rise for years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. While there are many factors that contribute to this increase, one of the most prevalent reasons, and the one that resides on the tip of everyone's tongue, is a nasty little word called inflation. Here are a few things you need to know about planning an event in today's environment, taking into consideration 2023 wedding costs and inflation.

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