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LAUREN KIRKHAM photography

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motherhood inspired project. celebrate the mamas.

everytime i’m at wildhaven farm its a different story… even if the backdrop is the same – every family has something different to say… each child has their own story – and i love being the one to figure out what that is.  this family kept me on my toes thats for sure – but […]

when Sarah and I talked about this session she really wanted to focus on things that she loves doing with her kids.  I was lucky enough to photograph her family previously and this was the perfect complement.  last time we had some craziness outside in the backyard then went inside and piled onto the couch.. […]

How has it already been a year since I’ve met you???  Say hi to Jackson – I’ve been lucky enough to document this dudes life since before he was even born – and what a pleasure its been.  Jackson was part of our baby’s first year plan – starting with maternity photos right into hospital […]

choosing someone to photograph your family’s most intimate moments can be challenging!  it’s important that you are both on the same page, expectations are known and understood so that you can not only ensure the best experience, but you can feel comfortable thinking about the portraits you will receive. 1. What is your ideal session […]

This family is near and dear to my heart – I’ve documented them a few times the first time being when their little man was 6 months old (Jack and his dad wore Buffalo Bills hats for part of the session so we were all immediate friends!).   there is nothing more amazing than watching families […]

enjoy a preview of the M Family’s Saratoga Springs Family Session!

oh little miss milly you were such a dream to photograph.  from your mothers impeccable design skills (she’s incredible–she can pull so many things together into one room and make it look perfect!) and the sweetly pink scene to your fantastic mellow demeanor throughout our session it was simply perfect.  milly’s mom came to me […]

These two warned me that they were going to be “super awkward adults” in front of the camera…. what you’ll see in the images shows just the opposite.  not only is their home super cute – but they are the opposite of awkward!  the anticipation of a baby is unlike anything you can ever experience […]

ok ok… so its 3 days before Christmas and you still haven’t gotten that beautiful shot of your kiddos with the blurred Christmas lights… look no farther! I’m going to share some SUPER easy tips to help you achieve this image so you can remember these moments forever.  Christmas is one of my absolute favorite […]

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