In front of my lens, you can come as you are and be celebrated for it! Your body, wrinkles, stretchmarks, or cellulite will not be digitally altered in my creative process. You are free to be the real and raw you. It is my honor to photograph you- exactly as you are.
Hey, I’m Lauren! Outside of our session, you can find me at the climbing gym, thrifting something weird in Goodwill, or eating snacks near the water with my partner and our son.
Growing up on a farm in Oregon, I was surrounded by natural beauty- light drenching the green grass. My free time was spent in muddy rubber boots, rushing to catch frogs or splashing in tide pools. Those experiences sparked my love for the outdoors and when I found myself in Arizona, I was instantly inspired by the desert.
Becoming a mom deepened my connection to the human experience and nature. I felt a pull to document the day-to-day moments full of magic amid chaos. Life can feel raw, and I believe that's what makes the human experience as emotional as it is- the beauty among chaos and pain.
While I know there is pressure to show up as perfect in many areas of life, you don't have to during our session together. It’s my honor to photograph a small piece of your journey, wherever you are in this moment.
Lauren with Sun & Fern Photography is always my number one choice, she's taken photos for my family and I over the years. I am forever grateful for these beautiful memories she has captured! She is so friendly and makes you feel so comfortable from sunrise to sunset. Most recently I was a part of her "Sacred Session" where she was able to make me love my body all over again after two perfect babies. Watching her grow as a photographer the last 7 years has been such a gift and to see it in my own pictures is amazing.
Lauren is a true talent and a joy to work with. She sincerely connects with her subjects, especially children, resulting in genuine expression in photos. She’s lightning fast on the shutter and brilliant in editing — after a session that I thought might be a total fail due to non-cooperation and less-than-ideal lighting, she magically returned a gallery full of stunning images. Simply cannot recommend her enough.
Lauren's Sacred Session offer was such an amazing experience for me. I went into the session feeling pretty down about myself and body that day but left the session feeling empowered and safe to be in my imperfectly perfect body. They truly are pictures that I will cherish forever. And they are a reminder that we are truly beautiful and sacred even in our hardest times.
My family had the pleasure of working with Lauren and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of photos, Lauren displayed exceptional professionalism and creativity.
I highly recommend Sun and Fern Photography to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer. Their skill, patience, and passion for their craft are evident in every shot. Thank you for capturing such special memories for our family!
