Destination Photographer - The 2017 World in Bloom

Traveling,  Seeing the world.  Sucking the very marrow out of life.

Do you feel it too, The Wanderlust?

It's everything to me.  Traveling is a close second to God + family;  the desire -- the all-encompassing, gut-wrenching urge to wander! -- has been a driving force behind everything I do in life.

Yes, everything.

The dream?  To travel and take photographs, of course!  It's been a dream of mine ever since venturing out with a camera in-hand.  And until recently that's all it was: a dream.

But not anymore.  As the late, great Whitney Houston said all those years ago (with nary a hint of cheesy irony):

"I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows.  If I fail, if I succeed, at least I'll live as I believe."

And this is what I believe:  my gypsy heart was meant to roam our world, tasting and savoring new flavors, meeting and laughing with new friends, experiencing and witnessing new sights.  So that is exactly what Lauren Bee will be doing in 2017!

I am ridiculously excited to announce next year's World In Bloom destination fine art photography locations!

• April 2017: Orlando, FL
• June/July 2017: Outer Banks, NC
• September 2017: Dublin, Ireland
• May & November 2017:  Nashville, TN

If you're in (or plan to be in) any of my hot spots, I would love nothing more than to meet you and photograph your own exotic brand of beauty!  How exciting would it be to work together, you and me, creating amazing art together?  Very exciting indeed!

But session bookings are limited, so do make plans to join me on the 2017 World in Bloom tour by contacting me below -- and tell me what, more than anything, you'd love to capture on our adventure together.   I can't wait to hear from you!

lauren@laurenbee.com

(256)605-6722

Huntsville Alabama Wedding Photographer - Adam's and Sarah's Wedding Day

I'm going to go ahead right now and confess my absolute adoration for this couple.  I'm not ashamed to admit how I swoon on the inside (and gush a bit on the outside, I can't help myself!) whenever I'm around them.  The way Adam looks at his bride is the stuff of dreams.  And Sarah, this amazing and beautiful and strong woman, is so deeply in love with her guy that I almost wanna cry.  Yes, they're that amazing.  A truly and deeply committed couple.  I'm in love with them, y'all.  Seriously.

It was no surprise that Adam's and Sarah's gorgeous Southern wedding was absolute perfection.  The couple said their "I dos" at Huntsville's Annabella at Cedar Glen , and from the romantic (and gorgeously fragrant!) flowers by 333 Design to the his-and-her cakes by Veneranda Cake Art and delicious food catered by Main Even Catering, it was a wedding day to remember.  I feel so honored to have photographed this beautiful union, joining forces with Jenni M. Photography to capture wedding memories I'm sure the bride and groom will treasure always.

Congrats, Adam and Sarah!  I'm wishing you years and years of wedded bliss.  I'm so happy for you both.

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.