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LAUREN KIRKHAM photography

welcome

meet eloise. saratoga newborn photography. albany newborn photography. Little Miss Eloise will most certainly have stories to tell – about her amazing parents who tried and waited so long for her, about her wild older sister who makes everyone laugh, and about their home – nestled back in the woods – the perfect oasis for two best friends to grow up in.

It seems fitting to share Carmella’s blog today – on her one month-day AND the day that her album arrived at my house!  I’ve been so excited waiting for the arrival of this little lady – not only to see how her big bro will react – but to watch her dad (who also happens […]

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!

this sweet little guy made his parents wait almost 2 weeks after his due date to meet him!  once he arrived he was welcomed into their home and fit seamlessly into their adorable family.  he was WIDE AWAKE for literally our entire session – but was the calmest awake baby i think i’ve ever photographed!! […]

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 […]

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