behind the lens
I'm LAUREN
Lauren Westra Photography is a boutique photography studio specializing in outdoor wedding weekends along the California coast and its winding wine country, in the Colorado mountains and its towering Aspens, and among the agricultural bounty in my hometown of Tulare, California.
My journalistic style allows you to relive your celebration as it was - from the views that greeted you when you first walked up to the venue to that last stolen kiss. I’m drawn to those blissful moments that come from genuine happiness and joy, and after over a decade capturing weddings, I’ve found I cry during almost every father-daughter dance, am completely taken with bridal bouquets, and love that my job lets me be a part of the happiest parts of life.
In my free time, I’m an infrequent writer and everyday gardener daylighting as a work-from-home mom of four. After inheriting a love of beauty - in particular, flowers - from my mother and grandmother, I met and married a California dairy and forage farmer who encouraged my gardening tendencies and is the logistics half of our joint side venture on our home property, an early 1940s cow dairy that now operates as an upscale local wedding venue.
Lauren Westra Photography is a boutique photography studio specializing in outdoor wedding weekends along the California coast and its winding wine country.
what you can expect...
01
Casual, comfortable posing
I’ll guide you into poses that feel so natural you’ll forget you’re taking photos.
02
A floral focus
It’s an affinity I can’t resist!
03
Meaningful details
The significance of your room number, your vintage bracelet, or your carefully selected perfume are details we look to capture.
04
Intentional storytelling
Uncork the wine and curl up on the couch, you’ll be able to relive your whole day through your completed gallery.
05
GENUINE CONNECTION
My favorite portraits to capture are the ones that happen organically, so we are always ready to capture stolen glances, a gentle hand touch, and the little moments that mean the world.
06
Completmenting landscapes
The location you chose for your day naturally comes with the prettiest of views, and we capture those for you too, the perfect addition to that gallery wall!
"I cannot recommend booking Lauren enough!"
My fiance and I are both camera shy, but Lauren made us both feel comfortable and like we weren't even taking photos. She has such a fun and energetic personality your cheeks will hurt from laughing when your session is over. To top it off, your pictures come out even more gorgeous than you’d imagine.
Mallory & Bodie D.
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