My name is Lauren
& I want to take your picture.
I want to laugh with you. I want to be adventurous with you. I want to have a drink, or three, with you. I want my pictures to tell the story of my new friends. I am a South Lake Tahoe, CA and Austin, TX based wedding photographer and portrait photographer also specializing in commercial photography, special events and lifestyle marketing and branding photography. I love capturing people in their element, whether it’s with the one’s they love or doing what they love.
What I Do
I love candid moments, dance floors, and fun. No matter how you’ve planned it, your big day is going to unfold naturally. My trained, photojournalistic eye gravitates toward the genuine, sometimes emotion-fueled moments, and nothing makes me happier than highlighting the fact that real life isn’t posed. While focused on Austin and Lake Tahoe wedding photography, I will travel everywhere!
I want you to feel at home in your photographs. If it’s an engagement session, it should feel like going on a date (happy hour included). If I’m photographing a family, I want it to involve activities for your kids. We might scramble on rocks, climb in trees, or splash in Lake Tahoe. No matter what the situation, it’s going to be a collaborative effort that lets your personalities shine.
Stories from the Blog
Should You Have a 4th of July Wedding?
Holiday weddings sound bold, and in a lot of ways, they are. But Lauren and Bryce, well, they ARE bold. A 4th of July weekend celebration at the top of Heavenly Resort was the perfect way to bring their favorite people together for something that felt more like a whiskey-fueled backyard party than a formal production. If you're wondering what actually goes into planning a holiday destination wedding: what works, what gets overlooked, and what couples need to think through before locking in a date tied to a busy travel weekend. If you're considering a summer holiday like the 4th or even a winter wedding around New Year’s, this post will give you a real-world look at how to make it work without losing the meaning of the day. Spoiler: it’s not about the holiday at all. It’s about the people, the energy, and the space you create for your friends to rage the top of the mountain like it's 1999.
From Sunshine to Snow: Jordan & Lucas’ Wild Heavenly Ski Resort Wedding
Jordan and Lucas’ Heavenly Ski Resort wedding had it all: sunshine, snow, and a live band that kept the energy high. The weather shifted from 65 degrees to 25 in just a few hours, but their mindset never wavered. They proved that the best weddings aren’t about control, but about embracing what comes. From the mountain views to Diggin’ Dirt’s full set, this Heavenly Ski Resort wedding was unforgettable for all the right reasons.
Why Small Weddings Win (Even When You’re Dodging Rainclouds in Oahu)
This was my first time shooting as an Oahu wedding photographer, and it delivered: rainstorm and all. A private estate elopement, a weather curveball, and the kind of small wedding that reminds you why intimate beats overwhelming every time. We pushed the ceremony back an hour without stress, without chaos, and still got everything the couple dreamed of. You can’t do that with 120 guests and a strict timeline. Small weddings give you the freedom to breathe and adapt on the fly without missing a beat or a laugh.
HIRE ME!
My name is Lauren and I want to take your picture. I am originally from Austin, Texas and a Longhorn at heart. I moved to South Lake Tahoe in 2006, when the temperatures were over 100 degrees 100 days straight in Austin and never looked back. Although I call South Lake Tahoe, CA home, I still spend quite a bit of time working and playing in Austin. My Lake Tahoe and Austin event, commercial, and wedding photography packages come bundled or are fully customizable so that you can build your own. I offer lifestyle marketing and branding sessions as stand alone sessions or in a customizable subscription package. Although I am based in Lake Tahoe, I provide my services as destinations nationwide.
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