Behind the Lens...

Lauren Gilmore

 

Hi, I'm Lauren!

I'm a wife to my high-school sweetheart, a mom of four (three boys and a girl), a former NICU nurse and a newborn and family photographer.


Before I ever picked up a camera, I spent years as a NICU nurse caring for the tiniest and most vulnerable babies. That season of my life shaped me deeply. It taught me patience, gentleness, and just how precious and fragile the early days truly are. It also gave me a deep respect for newborn safety, comfort, and reading a baby’s cues—something that continues to guide every session I photograph. I have a passion for caring for babies along with their families and I am so grateful that photography has given me another avenue to be able to experience that.

Faith, family, and legacy quietly influence my work. I believe every child is a gift, every family has a story worth telling, and every chapter deserves to be remembered with care.

When you meet me on location with your family, invite me into your home or trust me with your newborn, you’re placing your trust in hands that are both highly experienced and deeply intentional. Capturing these moments is an honor I never take lightly.

Now, as a mother to four children of my own, I understand firsthand how quickly these early moments pass. One day you’re memorizing the weight of your newborn in your arms, and the next, they’re already changing. Photography became a way for me to preserve what my heart never wanted to forget—and eventually, a way to serve other families during all of the most meaningful seasons of their lives.

Experience

From the moment you book with me, you can expect an experience that feels calm, reassuring, supportive, and thoughtfully guided. I walk with you through every step—from planning and styling to a relaxed, connection-focused session—so you never feel rushed or unsettled.

Family sessions typically take place outdoors, and I will help guide you in choosing a location that best suits your family in the season of life you’re in. This allows plenty of room for movement, capturing natural connection, and the whole family feeling free to relax, have fun and create beautiful memories.

Newborn sessions are approached with extra patience, flexibility, and care to prioritize you and your baby’s comfort and safety above all else. Families can choose between in-home newborn sessions or sessions in my home studio. I also offer Fresh 48 hospital sessions that gently document the raw, fleeting hours after birth. Each session is baby-led and unhurried, creating space for both beautiful imagery and meaningful moments you’ll never want to forget.

Allow me to tend to all of the details so that you can focus on tending to the ones that matter most to you!