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Behind the Scenes of Lauren C Photography 2015!

Lauren C Photography Behind the Scenes 2015-64This is my first time doing one of these behind the scenes posts and I’m going to have to make it an annual thing……it’s so fun!  I don’t ask my second shooters to take photos of me working during weddings, but they do anyway and I love them for it!  I get to see how awkward I am haha!
For real though, 2015 was a great year for my business.  I photographed close to 30 weddings while second shooting a few more and I met so many wonderful people along the way.  I get to spend people’s wedding days with them and, while it is a ton of work, it is one of the most rewarding experiences.  I laugh, I cry, I sing and dance.  I calm nerves, ease stress, solve problems.  I hear old stories and make new ones.  I strive not just to be your photographer for the day, but one of your friends….part of your family.  Thank you so much to all the brides and grooms that made me part of their family for the day.  It means the world to me.

Another big thank you to all the second shooters that went on these wedding day adventures with me.  I’m so thankful for your friendship and your help.  So Anna, Marisa, Kate, Jen, Brea, Teri, Angee, Angel, and Melissa……thank you all from the bottom of my heart!  And don’t hate me if there are embarassing photos of you to follow.

I thought I would do something fun and, for some behind the scenes photos, you’ll also see the official photo that resulted.  So the photo of me behind the scenes and then the photo that I was taking in that moment  🙂

I also learned a few things from these photos.  I talk a lot with my hands, I wear my black and navy dress way too much (like legit way too much….but it has pockets!), I have horrible posture, I spend a lot of time messing with veils, and the belly pooch from wearing a Spider Holster is unfortunate but unavoidable.  Enjoy!

Where’s Waldo?Lauren C Photography Behind the Scenes 2015-1Testing my light on Anna
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  • JenniferJanuary 11, 2016 - 8:36 am

    Ummm, you can never wear a dress with pockets too much. Just saying. This was such a fun post!ReplyCancel

  • Anna ArpasiJanuary 11, 2016 - 9:14 am

    SUCH A FUN POST!!! And clearly I need to start smiling more for those test shots! ha! You’re my fav!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Angela Powell Woulfe, PhotographerJanuary 11, 2016 - 9:25 am

    Always so much fun working with you!!! Happy 2016!ReplyCancel

  • Lauren RaynorJanuary 11, 2016 - 10:11 am

    Loved reading this post and love you and all your wonderful work! You do such an excellent job making the big day fun and enjoyable for all! Hope all is well!ReplyCancel

  • KatJanuary 11, 2016 - 10:46 am

    What a fun post! Here’s to a fabulous 2016!ReplyCancel

  • DadJanuary 31, 2016 - 5:55 pm

    Lauren your Beautiful, so very proud of You!! Thank You second
    shooters for these perspectives.ReplyCancel

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