Every person deserves to have romantic, graceful, emotionally-rich wedding photographs that stand the test of time, whether or not they feel at home in front of the camera. As a New England wedding photographer, I love working with couples who say they're a little goofy, a wee bit camera shy, and kind of awkward because they're just like me! The clients I serve like to laugh, eat good food, tell "that's what she said" jokes, and love their people fiercely. They value exceptional organization, acute attention to detail, and creative problem solving - all skills I not only possess, but excel at. If you love witty, fun-sized, empaths who aren't afraid to look like a fool to get genuine laughter, then I'm your gal!
The style of my photography is unique yet timeless. It's a blend of light and airy, true to color, and film - I call it "Romantic Realism." Think of it as a glowy, zhuzhed up version of what you naturally see.
Lauren Baker Photography initially grew as a way to supplement my professional dance career. And while I loved being on stage, managing the challenges of making in-the-moment decisions when things didn't go to plan, something was missing. I realized that I got more fulfillment and joy out of supporting brides and grooms and giving them an out-of-this-world wedding experience than I did dancing. Capturing celebrations of life and love while providing a fun, stress-free, full-service experience for my clients has given me a whole new purpose in life
So, after ten years, I retired my dancing shoes and swapped them for my camera. And don't worry, because I know you are, I still kept all of my Lululemon.
I'd be totally at home in Hobbiton.
I've been there twice and will always go back! You should go, too!
I have three puzzle books on my nightstand.
You have Friends, I have Parks and Rec. I am Leslie Knoppe!
France, The UK, Italy, California...I'll go anywhere!
She's the first pet I've owned and I'm obsessed with her!
They're medium-bodied and hit the spot all year round.
Warm days and cool nights, changing leaves, fire pits...I love it all!
It may be trite but my extended family means the world to me!
I'm truly my happiest self when I'm traveling. I'm based in New England and Minneapolis, Minnesota but I love world travel. If you're planning a wedding across the country or abroad, no matter the distance from my home base, let's connect!
I'm very organized, punctual (early is the new on time), and extremely detail-oriented.
I'm empathetic and bring a calming presence with me to de-stress any situation.
As a former dance teacher, I know how to command a room and I use this skill to get everyone through family photos quickly and efficiently.
Diversity: I support and welcome diversity in all its forms. Love is love and I'm here for it!
Authenticity + Transparency: You, your partner, and your love is a gift and deserves to be captured authentically.
Communication: I communicate often throughout my clients' wedding season. I believe communication is key to providing my clients with a great experience.
I'm a free-spirited love and adventure seeker who aims to inspire joy, compassion, and beauty. I hope to show each person I interact with how remarkable they are and that they have value.
Lauren played such a meaningful role in our wedding, capturing the day in photos that we'll look back on for the rest of our lives. She kept Scott and me calm and sane - Lauren is a miracle worker! She put in 100% effort and gave us her very best, and that means so much to me. Seeing our photographs makes me so excited and so happy that Lauren was with us on this journey.
There was a chunk of time in our wedding planning when we thought we'd go without a professional photographer to save on cost (terrible idea!) but once we met with Lauren, we knew we'd be in good hands. She checked in often and asked questions that got us thinking about other parts of the wedding that we probably would've missed. Lauren captured exactly who we are as a couple!
Lauren and her team are so much fun to work with! She made us feel so comfortable on the day of our wedding, providing both silly and helpful cues to help us relax and be ourselves in our photos. Lauren’s background in dance is super helpful in recognizing simple posture changes that make a big difference, too. Oh, and the photos we got are just stunning!
My husband and I looked FOR MONTHS to find the perfect photographer and after meeting Lauren we knew was the best fit for us. She made our day so much fun and easy. She found little opportunities to make the perfect photo all with a calm ease that comes from someone who has an artistic eye along with experience in understanding the flow of a wedding.
I've been in several weddings and have worked with a multitude of photographers and I never felt as confident as I did with Lauren. I love how professional she is. She helped with the timeline way in advance and we stuck to that timeline the day of. She was also able to professionally and firmly keep unruly family members settled and focused and navigated family drama beautifully!
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