Huntsville Lifestyle Family Photographer - Campbell Family

I've said it before, and I'll say again:  I have the best clients (my "people", as I prefer to call them because they're really like family).  When someone gives the Lauren Bee website a good looking over, and then contacts me for a family portrait session, we get to know each other really well, fairly quickly -- and sometimes (okay, I admit almost every single time) within just a few sentences or e-mails bounced back and forth, we're laughing and making jokes and being generally hilarious together (because my people are just that awesome, I'm telling you).

Janet is totally one of those clients.  She's my people.  She's quirky and funny and smart -- and upon meeting her for the first time, I realized, also beautiful.  Know what else she is?  An amazing mom.  I'm a big "heart on sleeve" kind of gal, so I won't beat around the bush:  watching Janet with her boys deeply touched me;  we're talking right to the heart and turning on the waterworks just a smidge.  Her sons adore her!  And it's no surprise why.  She's so laid back and so .... cool.

("Cool" is still a hip word, right?  Right?)

Basically, Janet is the mom every kid wants.  I am not even kidding.

Our lifestyle photography session started out at the most perfect "golden hour" time, where the summer trees were all lit up with dappled fire.  I snapped a few shots of Janet, one or two with her boys, a few of her boys being silly together .... but dang it gets hot in July in Alabama.  So we headed on over to Plamore Lanes in Huntsville -- where I was afforded a rare glimpse of a family done right, a la bowling balls and ketchup-drenched fries that are, apparently, the best fries in the world

I couldn't be more thrilled to now count Janet and her fellas as some of Lauren Bee's own.  Welcome to the family, y'all!

Scott Family -- Huntsville Alabama Documentary Lifestyle Photographer

I am always so amazed -- so humbled -- when a family invites me into their holy space.  To watch their bond be woven before me, to see the life in eyes and witness laughter like sparkles on the air.  This is the most beautiful, most magical thing, and I feel so honored to be allowed to capture it for them, forever, through a Magical Mundane session.

I couldn't have been more thrilled to meet the Scott family.  Genuinely warm and relaxed, I could tell right away that their home was one full of love and laughter, filled as it was with games, casual meals together, and music.  Not only are Lee and Lindsey a most beautiful couple, they clearly parent their daughters with extreme love and care.  Even their handsome puppy, Leo, was a welcome delight, loving on his little girls with protective sweetness -- such a gift to be in the midst of.

Would you like to capture your own family's just as they are, that perfect blend of fierce love and gorgeous joy?  I'd love to create for you a photographic time-capsule, something you can enjoy and look back on, in years come, as a warm and happy memory.  Reach out and we'll plan the perfect time together, to make memories that last through generations.

Falling For The Freyenhagens -- Huntsville & Hampton Cove Alabama Family Lifestyle Photographer

I really love the Freyenhagens -- and you will too, once you peruse through their delightful family photos, taken at Huntsville's own Hayes Nature Preserve in the Owens Crossroads/Hampton Cove area.  Not only are they a crew of fun-loving goofballs, they really, really love each other.  I'm talking tight-knit family love of the supreme kind.  This is a bunch of uber delicious saps, and I wanna stick 'em in my pocket and take them everywhere with me!

Okay, that was a little over the top, I know.  But seriously, this family, y'all.  I mean just look at them smile and laugh and have a wonderful time together!

This little mister is his daddy made over!

The Autumn color in Huntsville, Alabama was absolute perfection!

Leaves hold endless fascination apparently

These two were so much fun -- and clearly smitten with each other.

I'm a sucker for daddy-daughter photographs.

This mommy and son bond.... I can't even take it.  So precious.

Want to book your very own family lifestyle photography session?  I'd love to see you in the Spring -- or Fall!  I'd love to hear from you -- let's plan your very special moment as a family.

Rumney Family -- Monte Sano Huntsville AL Lifestyle Family Photographer

The Rumney family chose Monte Sano Mountain, in Huntsville Alabama, for their Spring photo session -- they couldn't have selected a better spot.  The trees were laid wild and bare, with vivid greens just beginning to unfurl in the warmth of the afternoon sun.  It's a beautiful spot for family photographs (and Prom photos too -- there were several beautiful couples there celebrating their end of school year happiness), and I'm so thankful to have shared the place for the duration of our time together.

Photographing this lovely family has officially become one of my favorite things because these children are so precious to me.  The Rumney daughters -- who I affectionately call "George" and "Fred" (much to their delighted protests) -- are the most beautiful little darlings, with their mother's gold-flecked eyes and sweet, sweet smiles.  And Little Brother is the perfect amount of glorious boy and delightful all-out character -- just like his daddy.  They're a great bunch: smart and witty, and just downright beautiful in front of my lens.

Mothers & Daughters -- Huntsville Alabama Natural Light Family Photographer

As a mother of three daughters I'm probably biased, but I can think of no bond more instinctually secure than that of a mother for her daughters -- except perhaps a daughter for her mother.  I'm sure it was this that Lisa and Alison had in mind when they asked me to do a session for their mom, Faye, as this past Mother's Day gift.  I was so honored to be a part of the love these three ladies share for each other, especially since Alison and Lisa hold a dear place in my heart as cousins, and their mom as my great-aunt, full of life and energy and love.  They waited until the Autumn season was in full force to schedule their session, and what a privilege it was to spend the afternoon with these gorgeous ladies, golden light filtering through brilliantly colored trees, waning warmth tinged with a chilly breeze.  And oh my what fun we had!  I don't know that I've ever been a part of a more laugh-filled portrait session.

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