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LAUREN KIRKHAM photography

welcome

why do prints matter? because print is the only thing that will last a lifetime and more.

oh my goodness this little lady had me smiling from the moment I walked into her home.  I’ve been lucky enough to know her mama for about the last 11 years and also know how long her mama and i talked about having babies so when miss Cora finally arrived  last August it was a […]

how to decide between a full portrait session and mini session? read here to find out!

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!

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