First of all, please allow me to congratulate you once again! This is such an exciting season in your lives, as you prepare for the best journey yet... marriage! It wasn’t that long ago that I myself was in the throes of planning a wedding and had the task of making hard decisions about which vendors were going to help tell the story of our first day of forever. I remember how many choices and options there were, and so I just want to pause for a second and say thank you! I am so incredibly grateful that you are considering me as your wedding photographer. It's my intention
the Wedding experience
... to watch the connection between two people grow through every season. Though I’ve been featured in some my favorite wedding magazine's blogs, I’m most proud of showcasing each couple’s story.
I started because it's an honor to watch the connection between two people grow through every season. Though I’ve been featured in some my favorite wedding magazines, I’m most proud of showcasing each couple’s story.
For one, I'll blend seamlessly into your wedding day because I want to make your bridal party members forget they’re even having their picture taken. Nothing brings me more joy than getting to be a part of the team that preps you for the journey of a lifetime — marriage. I want a schedule that fits your
desires for the day so you have more time to celebrate with your guests. With this timeline we will be sure to also capture the meaningful details of your day.
As a quiet-observer, veil fluff-er, bouquet holder, bad-joke-teller, and cheerleader as you say “I do” to spending the rest of your life with your best friend, I promise that every time you look at an image of your day, you’ll be reminded of exactly how you felt.
Nothing brings me more joy than getting to be a part of the team that preps you for the journey of a lifetime — marriage.
into your wedding day because I want to make your bridal party forget they’re having their picture taken. Nothing brings me more joy than getting to be a part of the team that preps you for the journey of a lifetime — marriage. I want a schedule that fits your desires for the day so you have more time to celebrate with your guests. With this timeline we will be sure to also capture the meaningful details of your day.
For one, I'll blend seamlessly
veil fluff-er, bouquet holder, bad-joke-teller, and cheerleader as you say “I do” to spending the rest of your life with your best friend, I promise that every time you look at an image of your day, you’ll be reminded of exactly how you felt.
As a quiet-observer,
THE EXPERIENCE
I promise that every time you look at an image of your day, you’ll be reminded of exactly how you felt.
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"Lauren was a joy to work with and be around. She blended seamlessly into our intimate wedding party and her easygoing attitude gave everyone a sense of comfort that shows in our beautiful pictures. Lauren insisted on getting to know and understand what was important to us beforehand, which allowed her to capture all of the special details from our wedding day and let me focus on being a bride.
Despite tornado warnings and torrential rain on our wedding day, Lauren's creativity and artistic eye resulted in unexpectedly beautiful backdrops and amazing photos. We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day! I would recommend Lauren to any couple without reservation."
Tom & Eliza
"Lauren was a joy to work with and be around. She blended seamlessly into our intimate wedding party and her easygoing attitude gave everyone a sense of comfort that shows in our beautiful pictures.
Despite tornado warnings and torrential rain on our wedding day, Lauren's creativity and artistic eye resulted in unexpectedly beautiful backdrops and amazing photos. We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day! I would recommend Lauren to any couple without reservation."
Lauren insisted on getting to know and understand what was important to us beforehand, which allowed her to capture all of the special details from our wedding day and let me focus on being a bride.
The kindest of words from SOME OF THE SWEETEST
BRIDES & GROOM
After scouring the internet looking for wedding photographers, I chose Lauren because I
loved the style demonstrated on her blog and all of the weddings she had photographed and
because after one conversation, I knew her joyful attitude was exactly what my husband
needed...
The first time we met Lauren was for our engagement photos in DC on a cold, gray day. I was
initially concerned that between the weather and my husband’s and my inability to smile on
demand that the photos wouldn’t be as spectacular as many of the others I had seen on Lauren’s
blog. Thanks to Lauren though, they were amazing!
Lauren made us comfortable and was able to capture us in candid & natural poses
that turned out perfectly. She took advantage of the scenery and made photos taken
along busy streets look like they were in fields of flowers.
Our wedding day was just as perfect... Lauren was able to photograph us in both our best candid moments and capture the joy of the day even in group and family pictures... She took amazing pictures of every single one of our guests... Choosing Lauren as our photographer was undoubtedly one of the single best decisions we made for the wedding. Her pictures of our wedding day are truly perfectly-captured memories that we will love for the rest of our lives.
Robert & Annie
ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND NAVAL ACADEMY WEDDING
"I loved working with Lauren! She made the whole photography process very, very easy and stress free. There is a wedding questionnaire that Lauren sends a few months prior to the big day, which was helpful in prioritizing what moments I wanted captured, family portraits, etc. Then Lauren put together a detailed timeline outlining her photography plan from the time she arrived on site until when she left.
Lauren and her second shooter were amazing and complete pros. I didn't even notice them the majority of the time. They were able to capture both bridal parties getting ready, the ceremony, bride and groom portraits, and fun reception pictures so well and without interfering with the flow of the wedding. Our pictures came out beautifully and very quickly too!"
Joe + Megan
"I loved working with Lauren! She made the whole photography process very, very easy and stress free. There is a wedding questionnaire that Lauren sends a few months prior to the big day, which was helpful in prioritizing what moments I wanted captured, family portraits, etc. Then Lauren put together a detailed timeline outlining her photography plan from the time she arrived on site until when she left. This was a huge help in my planning process and making sure everyone was where they needed to be on the day of and that I was getting the moments I wanted to remember captured. For my wedding day, I literally did not have to think about or do a single thing concerning the pictures. Lauren and her second shooter were amazing and complete pros. I didn't even notice them the majority of the time. They were able to capture both bridal parties getting ready, the ceremony, bride and groom portraits, and fun reception pictures so well and without interfering with the flow of the wedding. Our pictures came out beautifully and very quickly too!"
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BRIDES & GROOM
"Lauren was a joy to work with and be around. She blended seamlessly into our intimate wedding party and her easygoing attitude gave everyone a sense of comfort that shows in our beautiful pictures. Lauren insisted on getting to know and understand what was important to us beforehand, which allowed her to capture all of the special details from our wedding day and let me focus on being a bride.
Lauren insisted on getting to know and understand what was important to us beforehand, which allowed her to capture all of the special details from our wedding day and let me focus on being a bride and soaking it all in!
Despite tornado warnings and torrential rain on our wedding day, Lauren's creativity and artistic eye resulted in unexpectedly beautiful backdrops and amazing photos. We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day! I would recommend Lauren to any couple without reservation."
Tom & Eliza
HURLOCK, MARYLAND ESTATE WEDDING
"Wedding planning is full of decisions. And one of the most important decisions you will make during the wedding planning process is your wedding photographer, that all-too-important person who will capture one of the most important days of your life, some of the most precious memories you will ever have, and will give you something to look back on for years to come.
Through the stress and commotion that naturally comes with weddings, Lauren remained calm and cheerful, which kept us and our wedding party calm and cheerful as well. Her photos caught real moments throughout the day and allow us to relive those priceless moments over and over again.
Lauren Swann will not only capture your wedding day beautifully, but she will make your wedding day even more special. We could not recommend Lauren more highly!"
Jeremiah & Abby
"Wedding planning is full of decisions. And one of the most important decisions you will make during the wedding planning process is your wedding photographer, that all-too-important person who will capture one of the most important days of your life, some of the most precious memories you will ever have, and will give you something to look back on for years to come.
Choosing Lauren Swann as our photographer was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Not only did she take some of the most beautiful photos we have ever seen, she made our wedding day experience truly wonderful. Through the stress and commotion that naturally comes with weddings, Lauren remained calm and cheerful, which kept us and our wedding party calm and cheerful as well. Her photos caught real moments throughout the day and allow us to relive those priceless moments over and over again.
Lauren Swann will not only capture your wedding day beautifully, but she will make your wedding day even more special. We could not recommend Lauren more highly!"
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"During my whole wedding planning process, getting an amazing photographer was at the top of my 'most important vendors' list. I knew the day was going to fly by and I really valued having photos to look back at. I am so thankful to have found Lauren.
Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer, she is also just a lovely human being who is sweet and cheerful. Her positive energy and upbeat personality was so nice to be around! From the first email I sent her, to our engagement session, to the last email she sent us with our wedding gallery, Lauren was so easy to work with.
She captured all the details of our wedding, in addition to being creative and finding those unexpected shots. The ceremony pictures and family formal pictures in particular are photos I will always cherish. When we returned home from our honeymoon, Lauren even surprised us with a gift waiting on our doorstep! Just one example of how she goes above and beyond.
Thank you Lauren for capturing our day. I will cherish the photos you took!"
Mat & Andrea
CHESAPEAKE BAY BEACH CLUB WEDDING
"Wedding planning is full of decisions. And one of the most important decisions you will make during the wedding planning process is your wedding photographer, that all-too-important person who will capture one of the most important days of your life, some of the most precious memories you will ever have, and will give you something to look back on for years to come.
Through the stress and commotion that naturally comes with weddings, Lauren remained calm and cheerful, which kept us and our wedding party calm and cheerful as well. Her photos caught real moments throughout the day and allow us to relive those priceless moments over and over again.
Lauren Swann will not only capture your wedding day beautifully, but she will make your wedding day even more special. We could not recommend Lauren more highly!"
Jeremiah & Abby
"Wedding planning is full of decisions. And one of the most important decisions you will make during the wedding planning process is your wedding photographer, that all-too-important person who will capture one of the most important days of your life, some of the most precious memories you will ever have, and will give you something to look back on for years to come.
Choosing Lauren Swann as our photographer was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Not only did she take some of the most beautiful photos we have ever seen, she made our wedding day experience truly wonderful. Through the stress and commotion that naturally comes with weddings, Lauren remained calm and cheerful, which kept us and our wedding party calm and cheerful as well. Her photos caught real moments throughout the day and allow us to relive those priceless moments over and over again.
Lauren Swann will not only capture your wedding day beautifully, but she will make your wedding day even more special. We could not recommend Lauren more highly!"
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The kindest of words from SOME OF THE SWEETEST
BRIDES & GROOM
"Wedding planning is full of decisions. And one of the most important decisions you will make during the wedding planning process is your wedding photographer, that all-too-important person who will capture one of the most important days of your life, some of the most precious memories you will ever have, and will give you something to look back on for years to come.
Choosing Lauren Swann as our photographer was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Not only did she take some of the most beautiful photos we have every seen, she made our wedding day experience truly wonderful!
Through the stress and commotion that naturally comes with weddings, Lauren remained calm and cheerful, which kept us and our wedding party calm and cheerful as well. Her photos caught real moments throughout the day and allow us to relive those priceless moments over and over again.
Lauren Swann will not only capture your wedding day beautifully, but she will make your wedding day even more special. We could not recommend Lauren more highly!"
Jeremiah & Abby
Pond view farm, MARYLAND wedding
wedding collections
begin at
4200
the number of wedding commissions each year
20
anniversary portraits
begin at
850
by the numbers
BY THE NUMBERS
Wedding and Anniversary Commissions
In order to give my couples the best and most tailored experience possible, I take on a limited number of commissions a year. Wedding collections begin at $4200 and the average couple spends $5400 for the full experience. Anniversary celebrations begin at $850. For more details or information about custom packaging, please feel free to get in touch!