Nothing glows brighter than the heart awakened to the unseen light of love that lives within it.
Wedding photography for the
refined, yet relaxed couple.
Gratefully serving Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, the Eastern Shore and beyond.
Lauren R Swann
since 2012
I am a creative to the core who accidentally fell in love with wedding photography almost ten years ago and never looked back... I'm basically the Ted Lasso of your wedding day: Hype woman, pays attention to people first, and will always offer you a treat.
wife, mama, yielder of light & joy, and capturer of moments
hi, i'm lauren —
"Lauren put us right at ease, capturing such genuine and beautiful photos all in the most stunning locations and light!"
- Nick and Lauren
Nothing glows brighter than the heart awakened to the unseen light of love that lives within it.
I believe that choosing a wedding photographer is about more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day.
our philosophy
In life and in business, I believe that people matter most.
Your wedding photographer should be someone who makes you feel comfortable, someone who eases the craziness of a wedding day, and makes you remember what matters most.
In addition to acting as photographer, I love wearing the many hats a wedding day involves - as a quiet observer, veil fluff-er, bouquet holder, bad-joke-teller, and cheerleader as you say “I do” to spending the rest of your life with your best friend, I promise that every time you look at an image of your wedding day, you’ll be reminded of exactly how you felt.
I started because it's an honor to watch the connection between two people grow through every season. Though I’ve been featured in some my favorite wedding magazine blogs, I’m most proud of showcasing each and every couple’s story and the start to their legacy.
THE WEDDING CHRONICLES
moments FROM SOME OF MY FAVORITE celebrations
FULL GALLERIES
Take a second to experience a few full wedding day collections so that you can invision what a full gallery may look like.
ben & Mallory
Charleston, SC
Josh & Meredith
Annapolis, Maryland
Michael & Marta
St. Michael's, Maryland
“... not only is her work flawless, but she is truly a joy to be around.”
Lauren felt like a long lost friend and I enjoyed having her by my side throughout the day. From the first moment Lauren and I connected on the phone, I knew I wanted her to be our wedding photographer! She took the time to get to know us, our story, and what was most important to us for our big day. She translated that into capturing every single moment so perfectly. We love you, Lauren!
Greg and Melanie
“Lauren is kind, warm, & makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera.”
Lauren is a dream to work with! She is absolutely amazing at her job! Lauren is like a long lost friend. Her work is absolutely amazing, we are in love with every single one of our photos. She is professional, prompt and her work is flawless.
Andy & Lauren
“She truly captured the essence of our wedding day and has given us photographs that we will forever cherish.”
She did an absolutely amazing job of photographing real "moments" between us and our loved ones rather then just a bunch of poses. Her photos turned out so natural looking and she clearly understands how to manipulate light and the surroundings to make fantastic pics! Numerous people in the wedding party commented on how easy the whole photo taking process was and raved about how well the pictures turned out. My husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience working with Lauren.
Cory & Gaby
kind words
offerings
We believe in creating an experience that's tailored to you.
That's why each of the collections you'll find listed below are simply the most common our couples choose. Need 10 hours instead of 8? No problem. Need to upgrade your album? We can do that with ease! The only thing that cannot be exchanged are those items listed as complimentary.
10 Hours of Wedding Coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer Coverage
20-page 10x10 Wedding Album
2 Duplicate 8x8 Parent Albums
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images for Printing
15200
8 Hours of Wedding Coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer Coverage
20-page 8x8 Wedding Album
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images for Printing
7 Hours of Wedding Coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer Coverage
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images for Printing
collection I
10750
collection II
9100
collection III
A 6% MD sales tax will be added to all packages and options. Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles.
Additional hours of coverage are 650/hr
Rehearsal dinner coverage is also available upon request
15200
10 Hours of Wedding Coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer Coverage
20-page 10x10 Wedding Album
2 Duplicate 8x8 Parent Albums
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images for Printing
10750
8 Hours of Wedding Coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer
7 Hours of Wedding Coverage
Complimentary Engagement Session
Second Photographer
collection I
collection II
20-page 8x8 Wedding Album
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images for Printing
9100
collection III
Online Viewing & Ordering Gallery
High Resolution Images for Printing
A 6% MD sales tax will be added to all packages and options.
Travel fees may apply to locations outside of 60 miles. Ask for details.
ADDITIONAL HOURS OF COVERAGE ARE 650/HR
REHEARSAL DINNER COVERAGE IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
your memories as beautiful heirlooms
a tangible representation of the beginning of your legacy
WEDDING ALBUMS
One of the best ways to make your wedding memories last is by ordering an
album. These high quality professionally designed albums come in a variety
of linen & leather colors.
These aren’t the same albums your parents wedding photos came in.
They’re modern, lay perfectly flat and look incredible on coffee tables.
A tangible representation of the
beginning of your legacy
WEDDING ALBUMS
pricing
20 page 10x10 Album: $1250
Additional 2-page Spread: $50
20 page 8x8 Duplicate Parent Albums: $950
Additional 2-page Spread: $40
ORDERING
All albums must be prepaid before design begins. Albums typically take between 4 to 6
weeks to complete and include several rounds of revision. With the exception of printing
errors, all albums are non-returnable. Albums may be ordered anytime before or after the
wedding day. The holiday deadline for beginning an order is November 1st.
Why do I love engagement sessions so much? It gives us an opportunity to get to know one another before the pressure and time inevitable constraints of the big day. "Practicing" at your engagement session let's you spend more time with your guests on the big day! It's also a great way to showcase your personalities in a more casual setting that is significant to the two of you. Win, win, win!
Get comfortable in front of the camera, before the big day.
Not getting married in your home city? Engagement sessions are the perfect excuse to include a destination in your wedding photography experience. I've traveled from California to New York City and more for engagement portraits and am always going where my couples want to take me!
COMPLIMENTARY ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS
How would you describe your photography style?
My goal is to take romantic photos that capture the story of the wedding day. My priority is not just the bride and groom, but their family and friends who are there to celebrate with them! I think the details, setting, and guests at a wedding are all so important to capture in order to really show what the wedding was all about. I love portraits that feel natural and not stiff, but I always give lots of direction to my couples in order to achieve that look! I make it a priority to help couples feel comfortable in front of my camera - that’s when photos feel the most authentic and natural!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you shoot with film or digital mediums?
I am a digital film photographer that loves imagery that emulates that of film photography, without the risk of missing a moment with film technology.
When do you charge travel fees?
Typically travel fees are added on to any wedding or engagement session outside of a 60 mile radius from our home in Finksburg, Maryland. I travel often for my work and love that part of my job, so we like to make it super easy for my couples to take us with them to their wedding. All you’ll need to cover is the cost of getting us there (generally a flight + rental car), plus a hotel for myself and my second shooter for the duration of the event!
What does the booking process entail?
Yay!! To reserve your wedding date, we’ll need a completed contract and a $2000 non-refundable retainer. If you don’t have a contract yet, just let me know and I’ll send one over! The remaining balance will be due 1 month before the wedding.
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for considering us to be a part of your wedding day! If you’re interested in working with us, the next step is to set up a time to chat! You can reach directly at lauren@laurenrswann.com!
