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!

Huntsville Natural Light Senior Photographer - Kayla's Sunshine

Meet Beautiful Kayla, a young woman from Henagar Alabama with a big heart, mile-high aspirations, and infectious laughter;  a woman who refuses to let the bumps in life get the best of her and who is determined to embrace the sunshine in her soul -- and heavens, so much sunshine!

It was important to Kayla that she properly celebrate her most recent accomplishment:  graduating with a degree in early childhood education, from The University of Alabama.  And so, senior portraits were in order.  We embraced the natural, early morning light of Madison Alabama, traipsed through the dewy grass, and captured a whole slew of crazy-beautiful.  Ms. Kayla, I'm telling you, she's a fully-realized, gorgeous breath of fresh air, full of promise and hope and all good and grand things.  I couldn't be more thrilled to have been her senior photographer.

And keep an eye out for more!  In addition to her senior photos, she booked an extra special bonus:  one of my Conceptual Fine Art prints.  I have already been working on her one-of-a-kind piece, enjoying the process so thoroughly -- it's full of magic and hope and mystery and beauty.  I can't wait to unveil to Kayla her finished, signed print -- and then show it to the world!

Huntsville Alabama Portrait Photographer - Sandy's Sunshine Session

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.

Huntsville Wedding Photographer -- The Patterson-Redwine Wedding

I can't think of a better way to begin the destination wedding photography life than to photograph my beautiful cousin marrying her high school sweetheart. 

Zach's and Kayla's is the most adorable story:  he believed she was out of his league, but with much coaxing from friends he plucked up the courage and asked her to prom;  she was in need of a date, so she agreed -- and voila!  Her heart was won.

Their Mid-West, Missouri wedding was pure perfection.  Pink lace, romantic flowers, subtle elements of sparkling gold -- and of course a dashing groom and absolutely stunning bride.

Ratledge Spring Wedding -- Huntsville Alabama Wedding Photographer

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.