by Lauren Brimhall | Apr 27, 2010 | All Photo Posts, Maternity
So there are some women out there who get pregnant and suddenly seem like they were just BORN to be mothers. They enjoy every stage in the process, from morning sickness to swollen fingers and toes; anything that sends a message from their baby: “Hey, I’m in here!” I...
by Lauren Brimhall | Apr 18, 2010 | All Photo Posts, Engagements
Before yesterday, it felt like FOREVER since I had picked up my camera. I spent almost an entire week in the hospital after being left with serious complications following my emergency appendectomy. Sandy contacted me just when I had finally been sent home to schedule...
by Lauren Brimhall | Apr 15, 2010 | All Photo Posts, Engagements
When Veronica contacted me about photographing her engagement party on Long Island, I immediately liked her. I offered her a certain price for the party and she insisted on giving more, noting that I deserved at least that much just for my willingness to drive over...
by Lauren Brimhall | Apr 10, 2010 | All Photo Posts, Personal
When telemarketers call my house, they ask for my mom or dad; about once a year, I get carded for a rated R movie at the theater; and if I leave the house without ID, there’s no point in even trying to order a drink. Yep, that’s me: the photographer who sounds like...
by Lauren Brimhall | Mar 24, 2010 | All Photo Posts, Weddings
I love engagement sessions because they always give me a chance to get to know my clients on a more personal level prior to the actual wedding day. Angela and Isidro were among the first whose weddings I shot without an engagement session, and it was a strange feeling...
by Lauren Brimhall | Mar 16, 2010 | All Photo Posts, Weddings
Anna originally booked me for her June 26 wedding in Philadelphia, but like many brides, she quickly became overwhelmed with the planning process, which has a reputation for causing SO MUCH NEEDLESS DRAMA. I know I went through it, and wish I had hired someone like my...