It’s that time of year again! In honor of my fall mini sessions at Mellon Park taking place this upcoming weekend, I couldn’t resist sharing these fun photos from the mini sessions last year.  I love these sessions for so many reasons. Often times it’s a great way to reconnect with past clients and see […]

Portrait

October 16, 2020

Fall Mini Sessions at Mellon Park

Family portrait with Pittsburgh photographer Lauren Renee

As someone who is not only a wedding professional, but also a former bride it’s fair to say I’ve had experience on both sides. I’m constantly learning and growing in my profession, but my own wedding taught me a lot too! Keep reading to find out 5 things I learned from my own wedding. Hire […]

Education, Personal

August 24, 2020

5 Things I Learned From My Own Wedding

Lauren and Jesse married in Charleston: 5 things i learned from my own wedding

Muted tones, dreamy florals, and elegant style is exactly what you’ll find with this Kestrel Park California wedding inspiration. I was so excited to shoot this editorial in a recent trip to the west coast. Working with this group of creatives was so much fun and the outcome was nothing short of beautiful.  For starters, […]

Editorial

July 30, 2020

Kestrel Park California Wedding Inspiration

Bride and groom under a large oak tree at Kestrel Park

Elegant, romantic, and oh so magical I absolutely loved Aly and Van’s dreamy Grand Concourse Pittsburgh wedding! We started the day at the Omni William Penn Hotel where both the bride and groom got ready with their wedding parties, who I must say was such a great group! From there, Aly and Van shared a […]

Wedding

October 16, 2019

Dreamy Grand Concourse Pittsburgh Wedding

Pink and rose wedding bouquet

There is so much I love about Kristen and Michael’s elegant Pittsburgh Field Club wedding! For starters, the two of them were such an absolute dream to work with. Capturing their love and special moments between them and their families throughout their day was amazing! Blush, dusty blue, mist green, and accents of gold made […]

Wedding

August 26, 2019

Elegant Pittsburgh Field Club Wedding

Pittsburgh Field Club wedding captured by Lauren Renee

Today I’m breaking down a topic that so many wonder about: how much should you invest in a wedding photographer? With so many options and different prices ranges it can be overwhelming trying to decide on who you want to hire. A lot of blog posts out there will either give you a specific amount […]

Education

August 13, 2019

How Much Should You Invest in a Wedding Photographer?

Wedding dress portrait: How much should you invest in a wedding photographer by Lauren Renee

If you’ve ever wondered why you should hire a wedding planner, this post is for you! Weddings are a lot of work and can take months to years to plan! So much is involved from budgets, coordinating vendors and guests, to design and the smallest of details, it really is no easy task. If you […]

Education

April 13, 2019

Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner

Wedding table top decor with blue linen and gold accented dishes and silverware

If you are reading this post, most likely you have just gotten engaged, so CONGRATULATIONS!, and you are now entering into the world of wedding planning! Wedding photography is one of the most important vendor decisions you will make along with hiring your wedding planner. It can be stressful and overwhelming because there are a […]

Education

February 13, 2019

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

Kestrel Park Wedding Editorial captured by Lauren Renee

Allie and Michael chose to do their engagement session in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, as it’s a special city – it’s where they got engaged and are currently living. Allie and Michael wanted to capture the memories of this old and fabulous city before they moved on to a new adventure and chapter in their […]

Engagement

August 8, 2018

Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Couple kissing during engagement photos by the docks in Old Town Alexandria

What an honor to photograph these spring family portraits New Rochelle, New York for such dear friends for their little one’s first birthday! Lisa and Zach are such a huge part of our lives, and we are forever grateful for their friendship. Zach is a Rabbi in New Rochelle, New York, and he also married […]

Portrait

April 20, 2018

Spring Family Portraits New Rochelle