menu

welcome to

THE JOURNAL

I'm a hopeless romantic who finds great joy in creating and capturing connection and beauty wherever I go.

Category Menu

Weddings

portraits

lifestyle

personal

education

welome to my blog

Welcome to the blog, a highlight journal about our photo sessions, our home wedding venue and gardens, and favorite kid’s clothing. Stay a while and say hello!

Learn more

Framed Legacy Recipes

kitchen decor

Ellie’s Third Birthday

kid birthday party lauren westra

Rugs, Big Men, and Little Speedos

living room rug

wedding detail shots

Wedding Details from a Photographer’s Perspective

The small details of your wedding tell a larger story. Learn how layered textures, curated elements, and a cohesive design bring depth to your celebration.

engagement photos in victoria beach12

Engagement & Anniversary

Engagement Photos in Victoria Beach, California

Victoria Beach blends natural beauty with coastal elegance, making it an ideal location for romantic, artful engagement photos in Laguna Beach.

central california tented wedding

A Central California Tented Wedding

This elegant tented wedding in Central California paired an open-air celebration with East Coast–inspired blue and white details for a refined look.

browse by category

Weddings

Portraits

lifestyle

Personal

Education

Let's make magic together

about our experience

think we might be a good fit?

© lauren westra photography 2023

template design by tonic

|

|

BRAND DESIGN & TEMPLATE CUSTOMIZATION BY ARTFUL BRANDS