THE Lauren Mitchell Photos EXPERIENCE
THE Lauren Mitchell Photos EXPERIENCE
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
When you step in front of my lens, I want you to feel like you've been transported to the best version of you. The patient you. The calm you. The fun you who feels beautiful! Can you see her? You don't have to be perfect; that doesn't leave room for your uniqueness. Come as the content you. I promise, we're going to have a great time!
When you step in front of my lens, I want you to feel like you've been transported to the best version of you. The patient you. The calm you. The fun you that feels beautiful! Can you see her? You don't have to be perfect. That doesn't leave room for uniqueness. Come as the content you. I promise, we're going to have a great time!
Having your photos can be awkard, I get it... but together, we'll put fears and doubts to the side and create an experience to the best, most grateful, most present YOU.
Having your photos taken can be awkard, I get it... but together, we'll put fears and doubts to the side and create an experience to the best, most grateful, most present YOU.
The vibe
Real Life Posing
Real Life Posing
My style is heavily focused on real moments. I'm not going to make you do any stupid stuff that feels forced. No stand like a stick figure and smile at me. I'm looking at how you naturally move and interact with each other then we lean more into that. I'll direct you to look your best but ultimately want you to move and interact as you usually would. If you’re just wanting a photographer to show up and get the typical, posed, smiling “perfect looking” shots, we might not be the best fit.
My style is heavily focused on real moments. I'm not going to make you do any stupid stuff that feels forced. No stand like a stick figure and smile at me. I'm looking at how you naturally move and interact with each other then we lean more into that. I'll direct you to look your best but ultimately want you to move and interact as you usually would. If you’re just wanting a photographer to show up and get the typical, posed, smiling “perfect looking” shots, we might not be the best fit.
Doing it your way
Doing it your way
Here to Serve
Here to Serve
Limited Availablity
Limited Availablity
Connection & Trust
Connection & Trust
From this point on, we're friends. It may sound weird but I get really invested in my families because I care so much and want to show up as more than just a photographer for you. I want to focus on creating together rather than just "getting photos done" as a check off the list. I create my best work with those who trust me. Even if you're "uncomfortable" or "awkward" in front of the camera, I promise, I'll make it so laid back and together, we'll have so much fun!
From this point on, we're friends. It may sound weird but I get really invested in my families because I care so much and want to show up as more than just a photographer for you. I want to focus on creating together rather than just "getting photos done" as a check off the list. I create my best work with those who trust me. Even if you're "uncomfortable" or "awkward" in front of the camera, I promise, I'll make it so laid back and together, we'll have so much fun!
With each family, my goal is to serve. You deserve my best, most creative, patient self. That is why I only take on a certain number of sessions each month. Most families book me for maternity + newborn sessions, which is amazing because it really allows us time to create a connection. Reach out sooner than later to avoid any disappointment.
With each family, my goal is to serve. You deserve my best, most creative, patient self. That is why I only take on a certain number of sessions each month. Most families book me for maternity + newborn sessions, which is amazing because it really allows us time to create a connection. Reach out sooner than later to avoid any disappointment.
It's not everyday you get your photos taken so to think you should be overwhelmed is natural. But I'm here to walk through this process with you. Helping you plan locations, outfits, creative ideas. I even have dresses avaialble for no cost for newborn mothers and wraps and outfits for your newborn at no cost. Mothers tell me having the dresses and outfits available takes so much mental and physical pressure off them and they appreciate it so much! I’m happy to help in any big or little ways that I can to make sure this is a stress-free experience for you!
It's not everyday you get your photos taken so to think you should be overwhelmed is natural. But I'm here to walk through this process with you. Helping you plan locations, outfits, creative ideas. I even have dresses avaialble for no cost for newborn mothers and wraps and outfits for your newborn at no cost. Mothers tell me having the dresses and outfits available takes so much mental and physical pressure off them and they appreciate it so much! I’m happy to help in any big or little ways that I can to make sure this is a stress-free experience for you!
What activities does your family love doing together? How do you spend your time? Let's incorporate these things into your session. Picnics, ice cream, kites, sports, playing instruments, making waffles on a Saturday morning? Let's do that!
What activities does your family love doing together? How do you spend your time? Let's incorporate these things into your session. Picnics, ice cream, kites, sports, making waffles on a Saturday morning? Let's do that!
Invest in Memories
Invest in Memories
I know I'm not the cheapest photographer. If budget is your number one priority, I'm probably not your girl. But I am your girl to authentically tell your family story. To see you, to value you and I create the images that will gain value as time passes. These will be the type of photos you pass down to generations and talk about life. These will the best photos that show your children their roots. That is priceless.
I know I'm not the cheapest photographer. If budget is your number one priority, I'm probably not your girl. But I am your girl to authentically tell your family story. To see you, to value you and I create the images that will gain value as time passes. These will be the type of photos you pass down to generations and talk about life. These will the best photos that show your children their roots. That is priceless.
The PROCESS
The PROCESS
Reach out!
Reach out!
Let's set a date and choose a location that is fitting to you. What is your vision?
What do you envision hanging on your walls?
Let's set a date and choose a location that is fitting to you.
What is your vision?
What do you envision hanging on your walls?
Stay in contact
Stay in contact
Get Excited!
Get Excited!
Receive your gallery
Receive your gallery
Pay the 25% retainer
Pay the 25% retainer
This secures your booking date.
This secures your booking date.
Receive your images via an online gallery in 3-4 weeks. From there, you will have options to print from my store or I can create an album for you. Ask me about your options!
Receive your images via an online gallery in 3-4 weeks. From there, you will have options to print from my store or I can create an album for you. Ask me about your options!
This is going to be low stress and so fun!
This is going to be low stress and so fun!
I'll create a vibe board for our session.
You can let me know if you need help narrowing down what to wear.
I'll create a vision board for our session.
You can let me know if you need help narrowing down what to wear.
Receive Prep guide, style guide and thought provoking questionnaire
Receive Prep guide, style guide and thought provoking questionnaire
The prep guide helps know what to expect.
The style guide takes you to my interactive styling site. The questionnaire is for me to learn what's important to you!
The prep guide helps know what to expect
The style guide takes you to my interactive styling site
The questnniare is for me to learn what's important to you!
My heart exploded a million times
My heart exploded a million times
looking at our photos!
looking at our photos!
— Brenda S
— Brenda S
I CAPTURE
I CAPTURE
that remind you of YOUR
that remind
you of YOUR
moments
moments
blessings
blessings
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you help with the planning process?
Do you help with the planning process?
Yes. I love being hands on and collabing together. This is a project for us to work on together! Your vision mixed with mine. From location advising, guides, and available email support, I am here for you to feel prepared and confident for our time together. I also send a questionnaire to get to know about your life and what is important to you. Because knowing you and your vision is important to me.
Yes. I love being hands on and collabing together. This is a project for us to work on together! Your vision mixed with mine. From location advising, guides, and available email support, I am here for you to feel prepared and confident for our time together. I also send a questionnaire to get to know about your life and what is important to you. Because knowing you and your vision is important to me.
What can we expect the day of the shoot?
What can we expect the day of the shoot?
My superpower is making you feel comfortable. I love people and my goal is for you to leave the session more joyful and relaxed than when you came! You have permission to be yourselves and I will create an environment where you can do that.
My superpower is making you feel comfortable. I love people and my goal is for you to leave the session more joyful than when you came! You have permission to be yourselves and I will create an environment where you can do that.
How many photos do I get?
What if it rains or we need to reschedule?
What if it rains or we need to reschedule?
Do you do retouching?
Do you do retouching?
Do you offer discounts?
Do you offer discounts?
How does the payment schedule work?
How does the payment schedule work?
How many photos do I get?
That depends on what package you choose. Starting at 30 images or get access to all of them. It's up to you!
A week out from our session day we will begin to watch the weather. A couple days before, we will touch base. I like to wait until the last minute to schedule because more often than not, the weather changes and I get lucky. If it does rain and we need to reschedule, then we will discuss the next best available date and you will become my priority to schedule in. If you need to reschedule for any other reason besides rain, there is a 10% reschedule fee that will be added to the final payment.
A week out from our session day we will begin to watch the weather. A couple days before, we will touch base. I like to wait until the last minute to schedule because more often than not, the weather changes and I get lucky. If it does rain and we need to reschedule, then we will discuss the next best available date and you will become my priority to schedule in. If you need to reschedule for any other reason besides rain, there is a 10% reschedule fee that will be added to the final payment.
Minimally. If I see something that is eye distracting such as a couple hairs standing up, or a known pimple, yes. Beyond that, I do not do retouching on anything that is who you are. For babies, I retouch the skin on their face as they often has baby acne but I leave the skin flakes on the rest of their body because that won't be there much longer and it's nice to remember.
Minimally. If I see something that is eye distracting such as a couple hairs standing up, or a known pimple, yes. Beyond that, I do not do retouching on anything that is who you are. For babies, I retouch the skin on their face as they often has baby acne but I leave the skin flakes on the rest of their body because that won't be there much longer and it's nice to remember.
No. My prices are firm.
No. My prices are firm.
25% is due to hold your session on my calendar. The other 75% is due the day after your session. Do you need a payment plan broken down? No problem. But it must be paid in full two weeks after the shoot date and before the images are delivered. Let me know what you need.
25% is due to hold your session on my calendar. The other 75% is due the day after your session. Do you need a payment plan broken down? No problem. But it must be paid in full two weeks after the shoot date and before the images are delivered. Let me know what you need.
That depends what package you choose. Starting at 30 images or get access to all of them. It's up to you!
What's your turn around time?
What's your turn around time?
Sessions take approximately 3-4 weeks.
Sessions take approximately 3-4 weeks.
What do we wear?
What do we wear?
Don’t fret, let's work together on this. In the dreaming section of our planning, create that Pinterest board of your favorite style outfits. Then when you find ideas you like, send them to me. I'll share what I like and what will photograph best. But did you download my style guide? That's a great place to start.
Don’t fret, let's work together on this. In the dreaming section of our planning, create that Pinterest board of your favorite style outfits. Then when you find ideas you like, send them to me. I'll share what I like and what will photograph best. But did you download my style guide? That's a great place to start.
We're awkward, will you pose us?
We're awkward, will you pose us?
You're not a prop. I won't put you in a perfect pose but I won't leave you hanging. I'll share my prompt ideas that leave you to play, have fun and interact in a natural way. Consider me a friend to come hang and document your family time. I promise you can't love your family wrong.
I won't leave you hanging. I'll share my prompt ideas that leave you to play, have fun and interact in a natural way. Consider me a friend to come hang and document your family time. I promise you can't love your family wrong.
