I'm here to capture the smiles and the teasing; the love and the playful jokes. This session is for couples who want to take their time making new memories with their partner(s). We can make your session classic + simple, wild and extravagant, or really get our creative juices flowing. Some of my favorite session styles include: <ul><li>in-home lifestyle (you can cook, bake, play a board or video game, have a pillow fight, etc.)</li><li>a couple's adventure (hiking, playing in a lake, river, or ocean, a water fight, etc.)</li><li>picnic date night</li><li>creative sessions, like painting canvases (and each other)</li></ul> Whether you have the perfect idea in mind, or you want to brainstorm together, I'm here to make your dream session come true!

Columbia, SC, USA

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Lauren Cupp

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Couples Photo Session - 60 Min

This quick + breezy session is perfect for families with children who want beautiful photos, but don't always have the time, energy, or budget for a full session! During our 30 minutes together, I will be capturing what makes you - YOU. Trust me, half an hour is all I need to capture your family's story!

Family Photo Session - 30 Min

You're looking for branding photos that reflect who you, and therefore your personality-infused small business, are. They should be professional, but not stuffy. Fun, but still positioning you as the expert in your line of business. I accept your challenge. LET'S GO. In all seriousness, the images on your website, social media, and any other marketing materials you may use are one the first - and I would argue, best - ways for potential clients to get to know you. Oh - did you just cringe, thinking of the current state of your branding photos? It's okay, we've all been there. Give yourself a gentle hug...and now go book yourself a branding session.

Branding Session - 90 min

The Micro Wedding Collection is designed for couples who want to capture the heart of their special day without the fuss! This package includes 6 hours of photography coverage, guaranteeing that every important moment, from your heartfelt vows to the unforgettable afterparty, is beautifully documented. You’ll receive a handpicked, individually brushed + edited collection of 150 photos, each one a testament to the love and happiness of your wedding day. These images will be delivered in a convenient online gallery, making it easy to share your memories with friends and family. We will also get to meet in the months leading up to your wedding! I'll work with you to create a seamless schedule that captures all the important moments while allowing you to enjoy your wedding (which should be ENJOYED!) stress-free.

Micro Wedding Collection - 6 hours

It's my favorite time of year! Book a fall mini session and come play in the garden with your partner, kiddos, friends, or whoever you want photos with! I keep mini sessions stress-free. Moms - we have enough stress in our lives. I FEEL YOU. So come dressed in your favorite sweater or whatever makes you feel the most authentic version of you and let's just...play. I'm in charge, so you don't have to worry about keeping everyone in line. I come equipped with prompts (so you don't have to wonder what the hell it is you're supposed to be doing) and games that are so laughably ridiculous that your whole family will be enjoying themselves. Have questions? Send them my way! And if you're ready, book your session ASAP because time slots are limited!

Fall Mini Sessions

CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy!! You're ready to document this special part of your life, and I'm ready to make this adventure everything you've dreamed of. This session is perfect for mamas who want to include their family or would prefer to keep this time for themselves. If you're hoping for a maternity session that's a little different, here are a few of my favorite ideas:<ul><li>milk bath</li><li>paint the belly</li><li>in-home lifestyle </li><li>naked/boudoir</li><li>dramatic/big dress w/balloons</li><li>retro diner/pregnancy cravings</li></ul> Whether you have your ideal session dreamt up already or would like to brainstorm together, let's talk + make it happen!

Maternity Photo Session - 30 Min

CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy!! You're ready to document this special part of your life, and I'm ready to make this adventure everything you've wanted. This session is perfect for you if you want a little extra time to focus on capturing your pregnancy. Plus, if you're hoping for a more creative or intimate maternity shoot (ex: having your family paint your baby bump, boudoir maternity, etc.), this session gives us the time to make your dreams come true!

Maternity Photo Session - 60 Min

I heard you're looking for authentic family photos that portray the love (and the teasing, laughter + sass) between you all! I'll come join you at your house (I know, not having to get the kids out the door and in the car is SUCH a win) for this hour-long session. We can do whatever sounds fun to you all; build magnet towers, bake, roughhouse, play in the yard, read books, etc. This is YOUR family session, so let's do something that is meaningful for you all, whether or not it's something that you're "supposed" to do for photos. Bonus: you don't even have to worry about what your home looks like. Trust me, I only need a corner or two, and mess is easy to move!

Lifestyle Family Photos - 60 Min

This elopement package is for couples who are ready to buck tradition + plan a day that the two of you will truly ENJOY! If you already know exactly what you're dreaming of for your big day, send me all the details in the inquiry form just to the right of this text and I'll put together a quote just for you! If you'd like some inspo in coming up with the best day for you + your soulmate, um, wow, I would be HONORED to help you. But seriously, let's get down to business. I have ideas. Chat soon! &lt;3

Choose-Your-Own Elopement Adventure

This quick + breezy session is perfect for couples who want beautiful photos, but don't always have the time, energy, or budget for a full session! ...Or for those of us who often have to drag our significant others to a photoshoot. This works great for them, too! 😉 During our 30 minutes together, I will be capturing how you and your partner(s) normally interact with each other. I'll throw in a few poses, but mostly I'm going to be prompting you with silly ideas and documenting the mayhem that comes out of that. You're welcome.

Couples Photo Session - 30 Min

The Full Day Wedding Collection is the ultimate package for couples who don't want to miss a single moment of their wedding day. With 10 hours of photography coverage, I'll be covering everything from preparations day-of to dancing barefoot at the end of the night! You’ll receive all of the best images, professionally edited, which typically means around 700-1000 photos from your big day. These images, which will intimately tell the story of your wedding, will be delivered in an easy-to-use online gallery. As part of this all-inclusive package, you’ll enjoy both a complimentary engagement session and a bridal boudoir session. These sessions provide wonderful opportunities to celebrate your love as well as create intimate, personal images that you’ll treasure.

Full Day Wedding Collection - 10 Hours

Branding Session - 60 min

I heard you're looking for authentic family photos that portray the love (and the teasing, laughter, + sass) between you all!&nbsp; Whether you want to play at a beach, have a paint fight, go for a hike, or build a pillow fort at home, I'm ready to document these moments for you and your family. If you have a vision for this session, I'm all ears. Or maybe you know you want unique, memorable images of you and your littles, but you have no idea what you'd like to do for your session. That's okay! I can toss ideas your way, or we can brainstorm up a session plan that's just right for your family. This package is perfect for families who dread the stock family photos and would much rather bring along the photographer (hi, that's me!) on their next family adventure.

Family Photo Session - 60 Min

The Classic Wedding Collection is perfect for couples who want to capture the essential moments of their big day! This package offers 8 hours of photography coverage, meaning there will be time for a variety wedding photo staples, from getting ready to the bouquet toss, if you choose to do one. You’ll receive between 400-700 professionally edited images, which will beautifully tell the story of your wedding day, piece by piece. These images will be delivered in an easy-to-use online gallery, making it simple to share and download your favorite moments with friends and family. As part of this package, you’ll also enjoy a complimentary engagement session. I love offering this to my couples, as it gives us a chance to get to know each other (and shake out those "I'm in front of a camera" nerves) before wedding day!

Essential Wedding Collection - 8 hours

Welcoming a baby into your life is like nothing else; it's beautiful, eye-opening, and maybe a little stressful. But most of all, it's pretty damn magical. This session is for you if you want to document this life-changing transition and your newest addition. After all, this is the smallest they'll ever be! *Insert my uterus sobbing here* I'll join you in your home (germ-free and masked-up, if you'd like!) to capture all of the little details you don't want to forget about your baby. These sessions are basically a giant snuggle fest! *I am fully vaccinated, including the COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters

Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session

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Working with Lauren was SO incredibly easy. Lauren is an absolute gem. She's not only a beautiful human, but a talented and kind photographer. Her patience and ability to pull children out of their shell is unmatched. I loved working with and watching her work. 10/10 recommend!

Cassidy

I love working with Lauren! I love seeing her point of view on things and how she was able to help me prepare for our session. Lauren, I love your energy. I'm so glad I found you online. I just want to thank you so much!!

Demarcus

Every time we book a session with Lauren, she welcomes us with open arms, helps us feel comfortable, and reassured us that she wants us to just be ourselves. And let me tell you, those pictures do not disappoint!! I fall in love with them every single time. I highly recommend working with Lauren, can't wait for our next session!

Sabrina

The photos look great...and I was telling my people how this is the most ME and comfortable I've ever felt getting my photos taken. Thanks so much for creating that atmosphere!

Write in this style: friendly, casual, teasing gently as a close friend might.

Here is a social media caption (that I wrote) that captures my brand's voice:

The key to beautiful, meaningful photos ↓

that has the biggest impact on your photo session.

✨ CONNECTION ✨

Here’s what I like to tell my clients:

When there’s a space, fill it.

*Ironically, I don’t believe I mentioned this to @shaylee_usher during her family session. I was too busy berating her husband (yknow…nicely) 🙊*

But let’s get back to it - what does that even mean, to fill the space?

If you’re standing by someone - your partner, your child, your friend, whoever - and there’s space left between the two of you…fill it.

Yeah, you’re gonna be all up in each other’s business.

And it’s gonna be ADORABLE.

You might even find it enjoyable 👀

The second suggestion I give to my clients is to always be doing something with their hands.

BEFORE YOU PANIC - here’s what I mean:

While you’re filling that empty space, grab the hand of the person next to you. Play with your child’s hair. Wrap your arms around your partner. “Fix” your clothing. Run a hand through your hair. Just…keep those hands busy!

If you’ve ever asked yourself (or your photographer!), “but what should I do with my hands?” this tip will help calm those thoughts, too. Just (consensually 🤪) grab onto the person next to you. Bam. YA DID IT, GOLD STAR ⭐️

Not only do these tips keep your mind off of “what the hell am I supposed to be doing,” they also give you time with your family to just…feel the feels. To get close, without worrying about switching over the laundry or picking up the toys. To be present in the moment and allow yourself to enjoy being around those you love.

To make fun of your partner with your photographer. You know, the simple things in life 😆

Save this post for later so you can refer back to it before your next family photo session!