...And you’re trying to plan the perfect wedding. But you’ve never planned a wedding before and don’t know how to ensure your day will be picture perfect.
Girl, I totally hear you and don’t worry...
…I'm here to help!
Hey Friend!
I’m Lauren, a wedding and portrait photographer, based out of Minneapolis.
Through play, I help my clients see the love, joy, and beauty in all of life’s moments. From the organized, thought out moments to the ones that are a little rougher around the edges, I embrace and celebrate life for what it is...real life.
I love working with couples, families, and individuals who don’t take themselves too seriously. My clients understand that love, laughter, as well as good food and drink shared amongst dear friends, are the ingredients of a well-lived, full life.
If this resonates with you, chances are we’re a good fit for each other and we should totally meet!
Fáilte!!
I'm an Irish girl and I'm completely fascinated by Ireland (ask me about the time I climbed Croagh Patrick).
I'm also incredibly drawn to the symbolism of the various Celtic knots. My favorite knot is the tree knot. It symbolizes wisdom, the cycle of life, balance, family, and so much more. In fact, that symbolism was the initial inspiration for the tattoo on my arm.
When thinking about a logo to represent my brand and what drives me, a branch from a Celtic tree seemed perfect!
Things I love:
My family, friends, and boyfriend
Ireland
Traveling
Chocolate
Puppies
Heeled booties
PDA and cuddles
Adventure (both big and little ones)
Craft beer and cider
Brunch - give me all the French Toast!
Dad jokes
Lord of the Rings (Fave hobbit = Pippin)
Harry Potter (I’m a Slytherin #sorrynotsorry)
Matte Lipstick
LOVE and being a witness to love
Couples who write their own vows
Things I don't love:
Drivers on their cell phones
White chocolate (It’s pretending to be chocolate and makes my heart hurt!)
Fake or forced emotions
Scary movies
Rigid or lifeless poses
Couples who let other people contact me for them (I want to hear from YOU!)
Saying “CHEESE”
The whip/nae nae…and sometimes the cha-cha slide
Bridezillas
70%+ humidity
Smoking (no judgement if you do it though)
My car getting stuck in the snow
Take a peek the latest and greatest on the blog!
What others are saying
"Lauren is laid back and easy to work with which made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera in potentially awkward kissing photos! Leading up to the wedding, Lauren was so responsive and timely and answered all of my questions with detail and professionalism. Her photography is very artistic which gave our photos so much character and originality. Lauren is fabulous to work with and I would highly recommend her as your next photographer!"
-Leigha
"Lauren has such a talented eye. Her photos capture the emotion, energy, and spirit of the people and subjects she's photographing. She's professional, kind, and generous. My husband and I missed so much of the details on our wedding day but thanks to Lauren, all of the gaps we missed were filled in and then some. We love the story she was able to convey with her beautiful pictures. What an incredible talent!"
-Heidi
“Lauren is friendly, fun, professional, and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. She came up with a detailed timeline for our whole wedding day which was very helpful for planning as we didn’t have a wedding planner. She also asked us for a list of pictures we wanted in advance to ensure that we wouldn’t forget anything the day of. We were extremely pleased with the quality and quantity of the pictures we received, and she got them back to us very quickly (less than two weeks later!)!"
-Kara
"We could not be more excited about our wedding photos! Lauren is extremely quick, clear, and professional with communication. She’s punctual, organized, and helped create the itinerary for the big day AND captured so many natural moments that showed all of the emotion from the day. We encourage everyone who is looking for a wedding photographer to go with LAUREN BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY!!"
-Alyssa
"Lauren was absolutely wonderful. She was so on top of everything that I didn't have to stress at all. :) My friends and family all loved you too (some of them may be getting engaged soon and I’ll of course be recommending Lauren). Also, she was so prompt with communication and getting our photos to us and we can use them to make great Christmas presents!"
-Emily
"A HUGE thank you for being the absolute best wedding photographer! You were such a great help to me throughout wedding planning -- always responding to my messages quickly (which was rare with other vendors) and helping me plan a timeline for the day…that was immensely helpful because I had no clue what I was doing. Thank you so much!”
-Teresa
"THANK YOU so much for taking pictures of our big day. I am blown away by the pictures you captured -- something we will cherish forever!!You've been such a blast to work with and we received many compliments on our awesome and fun photographer!!"
-Kristi
“I cannot say enough about Lauren and the time that we had to spend with her doing photos. She's on point, creative, and fun. Thank you Lauren for capturing our forever!”
- Sherry
“My husband and I looked FOR MONTHS to find the perfect photographer and after interviewing multiple photographers we felt Lauren was the best fit for us. She made our day so much fun and easy. I didn't worry about how I looked or the timeline of where I needed to be because Lauren took control, helped me relax, and really enjoy our day all while capturing our everything so beautifully. She was pivotal in making our day perfect. 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 would recommend Lauren every time! Thank you Lauren for our wonderful photos that will hold this day in our memories forever.”
- Emma
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