New England Wedding Photographer
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 your expert 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 - skills I not only possess, but excel at.
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 see in real life.
Photography INSPIRED BY ROMANCE, JOY, AND HUMAN CONNECTION
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.
My journey in photography began in a dance studio
The LBP Philosophy
You are beautiful and worthy of being seen! As your personal cheerleader, i'm here to support you, make you laugh, and show you how beautiful you truly are!
A few totally random facts:
I'm the middle child of three
There is a SEPARATE dessert stomach
I can't spell definitely or ARCHITECTURE
the beatles is the best band of all time
Ireland
I've been there twice and will always go back! You should go, too!
Lord of the rings
I'd be totally at home in Hobbiton.
Sudoku puzzles
I have three puzzle books on my nightstand.
Parks and rec
You have Friends, I have Parks and Rec. I am Leslie Knoppe!
Traveling Ev-er-y-where
France, The UK, Italy, California...I'll go anywhere!
My puppy-girl aife
She's the first pet I've owned and I'm obsessed with her!
cabernet franc wines
They're medium-bodied and hit the spot all year round.
Early Autumn
Warm days and cool nights, changing leaves, fire pits...I love it all!
My family
It may be trite but my family means the world to me!
Associate : Ashley’s calm and collected demeanor will instantly make you feel comfortable and at ease on your wedding day. With her artful direction and a gentle hand, Ashley guides our couples through every step of their portrait time, making them feel confident, beautiful, and romantic. Her strong attention to detail and her ability to tactfully take charge during any stressful situation, makes her the perfect addition to the LBP Associate Team.
When Ashley isn’t photographing weddings, she loves trying out new eateries, finding the best espresso martini, listening to true crime podcasts (check out Morbid!), and taking it easy with her kitties.
Welcome Committee Chair : Aife (aka Pooh, Winky-Blinky, Miss. Bear) is LBP's unofficial Welcome Committee Chair. She's included in the team because she's the nicest puppy-girl in the world, loves meeting all of the LBP couples, and is Lauren's office companion. She's the derpiest, smallest, cutest Golden Retriever you'll ever meet.
When she's not welcoming you into her home, Aife can be found lounging on the couch, chasing chipmunks and bunnies, eating pumpkin treats, or playing with her Lambchop and Teddy Bear toys.
Let's go on an
adventure
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!
See all of my adventures
The Advantages of working with me
I'm extremely organized, punctual (early is the new on time), and 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.
My Guiding core Values
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 DO NOT DISCRIMINATE BASED ON SEX, ORIENTATION, RELIGIOUS CREED, AGE, OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION. ALL ARE WELCOME IN FRONT OF MY CAMERA.
How do we even start to say thank you for all the work and effort you put into our wedding day?
- Josie and Scott
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.
Lauren made the process so easy and made us feel so comfortable!
- Amy and Luke
We just wanted to say thank you again so much for your amazing work. You were seriously incredible to work with and we loved the locations you suggested for both our engagement shoot and the spots in Stillwater. We were very worried about getting professional photos done since we had never done it before, but you made the process so easy and made us feel so comfortable. Thank you!
Working with Lauren was easy breezy and FUN! She gave us our most treasured photos ever!
- GRACE AND NICK
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's enthusiasm and passion make the photo-taking process so fun – she made me feel like a star!
- Alisa AND Adam
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!
Lauren was pivotal in making our wedding day perfect!
- Emma AND Erik
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.
Not only is Lauren an amazing human being, but she is an awesome photographer!
- Haley AND Erick
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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