Aren't these two the cutest??? And gorgeous! My heavens. This is the second time I've had the pleasure of photographing these two -- and now they're married! We met in the wee hours of the morning, while the moon was still high, and enjoyed a lovely Madison sunrise amid drifting fog and lush wildflowers. And we had such fun! I asked my awkward, silly questions while this duo just enjoyed each other's company. Ah..... so happy for them!
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!
I love Sandy. She's a true old soul, nurturing and giving, with an aura of golden beauty that follows her wherever she goes. But she's also a touch sassy; clever and strong, with a penchant for Fireball whisky.
When Sandy approached me to do a HERstory fine art portrait session for her, I positively leaped with joy. And when she told me during her session -- located in a gorgeous, sun-saturated Madison county field, replete with cool pond and tall, mature trees -- that she envisioned herself as a bit of a dragon, but "didn't think anyone could pull that off," I thought to myself --
Challenge accepted!
I thoroughly enjoyed photographing Sandy in her natural habitat: all golden sunshine with deep, mysterious shadows. She's a remarkably beautiful woman, and I am blessed to know her.
Oftentimes, even though I'm the photographer performing a service for my clients, I am the one who is immensely blessed by the process. This is exactly how I feel about working with Hannah and Tyler. I liked them instantly, meeting together in a local coffee shop to discuss their upcoming wedding details. Both kind, soft spoken, and warmly intelligent, I feel we hit it off immediately -- exactly the way I want to start off a working relationship with my people.
I say "my people", because that's how I feel about those I get to work with; they're a part of the Lauren Bee Photography family. They're my people. :)
Tyler's and Hannah's classic church wedding was perfection, all feminine lace and romantic, rustic elements. From Hannah's sweet barefoot sandals and sparkling diamond wedding rings, to Tyler's dapper grey suit and clear devotion to his bride, their Huntsville Alabama wedding was absolutely a day to remember. Friendly guests and warm family members also made for a lovely experience by one and all. I couldn't have been more thankful to have been chosen to document their special day.
Photographing Anna is always a treat. Not only is she gorgeous -- all feminine curves and stunning blond-haired, blue-eyed beauty -- but she's fun. And Kind. And sassy and sweet and pretty much all things wonderful about a human being.
Josh is one lucky man. And he knows it. Seeing a fella as smitten with his fiancée as Josh is with Anna... well, theirs is a fantastic marriage just waiting to happen! (Lucky for me, I get to photograph their wedding this coming May -- I can't wait! *squee*)
Oh, and have I mentioned these two have style? We're talking a classic, classy, retro-vintage vibe that evokes a 1950's flair the likes of which Frank Sinatra wishes he could have capitalized on. These two were born just a few decades too late -- but I won't complain. I'm so thankful I was privileged to photograph their engagement session, located at Big Mill Co. Artisans & Antiques in Fort Payne, Alabama -- replete with Harley Davidson, victory curls, and sexy red lipstick. ;)
If you're looking for a photographer to celebrate your special relationship -- your engagement, upcoming wedding, or an anniversary -- I specialize in portraiture for couples. Check out my Connection Sessions! And when you're ready to book, give me a ring. I'd love to work with you to plan truly unique photography for the ages!
