French Art Colony Wedding by Gallipolis, Ohio Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Another wedding from the vault of 2020. Troy & Meghan’s day was so sweet & I absolutely loved this venue! Set in Gallipolis, Ohio, this art gallery with antique … Read More
I don’t have much to say about this session other than you need an anniversary photos! I’ve met up with Kiara & Travis many times since I shot their wedding years ago, and I love how they’re always down to … Read More
Secret Garden-Coded Backyard Wedding in Charleston, West Virginia by Charleston WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Okay so this wedding has been a LONG time coming on the blog, y’all! This is another 2020 event and I’m so happy to finally … Read More
Another wedding from the 2020 archives. There was something so special about all the weddings I photographed that year. Enjoy a few favorites from this warm, sunny, lovely day.
Elegant Backyard Wedding by Marietta Ohio Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Remember the time when weddings were almost forbidden & the world was shut down? Yeah, this wedding is from all the way back then. It almost seems like a fever … Read More
Hurricane, WV Family Portraits by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I shot this session last year & wanted to show it off since spring is on the way! Not many people know that I photograph family sessions, but it’s something … Read More
A Gothic-Inspired Wedding in Charleston, WV by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I love a wedding with a theme. & in this case, Mike + Micah’s wedding decor inspiration was derived from Gothic-style art & architecture. This was pulled of … Read More
These twilight engagement photos taken at Dolly Sods absolutely make my heart sing! This location kind of speaks for itself, so I’ll keep my thoughts short, but I love the muted tone of Haley’s dress & how well it pairs … Read More
Glade Springs Resort Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love You know, I can’t recall if I have shot a Glade Springs Resort wedding other than this – I don’t think I have! & that REALLY surprises me because it … Read More
Summer Wedding at Snowshoe Mountain Resort by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I love Snowshoe. It’s certainly a WV Wedding venue that encapsulates everything that “wild & wonderful” could mean. (I mean heck, right after this ceremony we hopped on … Read More
Little Creek Country Club Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Ohhhh, this wedding! It was fabulous in every sense of the word. Asia & Dame decided on Little Creek Country Club as their venue with Wildwood Watters as their … Read More
Autumn Wedding in West Virginia by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Falling leaves. Trickling rain. Autumn colors. A feeling of whimsy. I could stop there, but this wedding day deserves a bit of an explanation. The first thing you need … Read More
What is a Fine Art Photographer? Part 2 by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Below I’ll discuss the elements of art and principles of design in relation to my own work. You can think of these elements and principles in … Read More
A Charleston, WV Wedding at the Clay Center I loved so much about this day! A flexible, laid-back couple. Gorgeous florals. A unique ceremony space. An ART gallery. A lit reception. OH, and the most gorgeous sunset! A real gem of … Read More
If I could actually put a title to this wedding, it would be: Woodland Elegance. Four Fillies Lodge is nestled in Southern WV & is a venue that has some serious charm. Dress this place up in some florals from … Read More
Some of you might already know this, but what one considers fine art photography largely depends on individual interpretation. Generally something artistic is considered pleasing to the eye, but ultimately what’s considered beautiful is different for everyone. When truly trying … Read More
This Snowshoe Mountain Resort Wedding is what dreams are made of! Though, ALL weddings at Snowshoe are ones to remember. This is one of my favorite venues in the state & for good reason. The atmosphere is like none other … Read More
A Downtown Engagement Session in Charlotte, NC by NC Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Before this engagement session I had never been to Charlotte other than driving past it or flying in/out of it. Although these two will be getting married … Read More
In May of 2019 my husband Tyler and I were able to spend a week in Paris and a week in Amsterdam. Here’s how it went: ^The image above is of a shoe store Tyler was excited to visit. It … Read More
Just Outside of Charleston by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love There was a lot of meaning in this day. There is with any wedding day, that’s for sure, but I loved that this wedding was so focused on home, family, … Read More
Washington State Hiking Engagement by Seattle Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Cameron and Austin’s Seattle engagement session took place in July of 2018. I honestly cannot believe I haven’t blogged this yet! Usually I wait until the off-season to blog things, … Read More
Hannah & Cody’s Ohio Wedding at the French Art Colony by Ohio Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I often have couples from West Virginia that search for unique venues. If you know anything about West Virginia it’s that we don’t have … Read More
Fall Elopement at the Greenbrier by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Megan & Ryan decided to have an intimate elopement-style wedding at the Greenbrier during November. I always love shooting weddings at the Greenbrier, but elopements are always a nice … Read More
A Southern Wedding at the Merrimon-Wynne House by Raleigh, NC Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love When I received an inquiry to shoot at this location I was really excited. I had recently seen photos of the Merrimon-Wynne House on instagram just … Read More
Romantic Louisville, KY Wedding at Farmington Historic Plantation by Kentucky Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Bold & romantic would be the words to best describe this wedding. Jess’ gown was from Hayley Paige, but she customized it by having a designer … Read More
Fall Wedding at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Ohhhh, this wedding. I’m surprised I haven’t blogged it sooner. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works is one of my favorite venues. I even got married there myself. I love everything … Read More
Lakehouse Engagement in West V by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love When Audrey asked if I could come to her family’s lake house to shoot her engagement session I didn’t hesitate to say yes. It makes me happy when couples … Read More
Meg + Rob’s WV Wedding at the Confluence Resort by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I’ve shot quite a few weddings at the Confluence Resort now & it’s always a pleasure to go back to work there. If you don’t … Read More
Intimate Wedding in Charleston, West Virginia by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I took senior portraits for Kate’s two daughters so you can imagine my excitement when she wrote me about shooting her nuptials. Kate is from America & Grant … Read More
Lewisburg Wedding at Valley View Farm by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Let me start off by saying I LOVE Lewisburg. It’s such a quaint town that holds some really special wedding venues. The two we’ll talk about here is … Read More
Berry Hills Country Club Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Cassie & Matt had their wedding at Berry Hills Country Club located in Charleston, West Virginia. This venue is a favorite of mine! It’s so classy and versatile! They … Read More
Wedding in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love This is the second wedding I’ve photographed in Costa Rica. I shot my first wedding there in January 2018. As I laid in the pool at Hotel La … Read More
Anchorage, Alaska Maternity Portraits by Alaska Portrait Photographer, Lauren Love While I was in Alaska during July of 2017 to photograph an elopement, I also had the opportunity to do some mini sessions for a couple of families out there. … Read More
Dolly Sods Engagement Portraits By WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Chelsea, Bob, & Mabel the dog. I loved this session! Dolly Sods is of course one of my favorite locations. (Also seen here!) But aside from that – I really … Read More
A Colorful Wedding in Charleston At J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works You may remember seeing Cassia and Nick from their NYC engagement session featured here. & let me tell you, friends, their wedding at J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works was just as … Read More
Wedding at WithinSodo by Seattle Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Jenna + Meridian had an art deco-inspired wedding at WithinSodo. This dreamy little venue is located in Seattle, Washington’s industrial district. You can be sure this wedding was a mark off … Read More
A Wedding at Four Fillies Lodge by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Kiara and Travis are a wonderful couple. I enjoyed shooting their engagement session at Hocking Hills. I have to say, as much as I loved exploring Hocking Hills … Read More
Boudoir – Is it for you? by WV Boudoir Photographer, Lauren Love Taking some time for yourself prior to your wedding day is always a good idea. Boudoir photography is something I’ve done for awhile now – specifically bridal boudoir … Read More
Cassie & Matt’s Fayetteville Engagement Session By WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Fayetteville is one of my favorite areas of West Virginia. I probably go there for sessions or weddings at least 5 times a year. There’s the gorge, the … Read More
Laguna Beach Engagement Portraits Getting to shoot in Laguna Beach, California was every bit of awesome I thought it would be. In fact, going to California was amazing in general, but getting to work in California was something I was … Read More
Charleston Maternity Portraits By WV Lifestyle Photographer, Lauren Love I just loved working with Brandie! It seemed like her and I were friends even before the session & ended up having SO much to talk about. Everything from our fur-babies … Read More
Lifestyle Portraits in Huntington, WV By WV Lifestyle Photographer, Lauren Love This is my third time working with Allie and Eric. I shot their engagement session, which you can view here. I also shot their wedding! So when I got … Read More
As someone who has shot over a hundred weddings, I realize there are many things that go into planning your wedding day. I also realize that you might not think of everything from your vendor’s perspective. Therefore I love to … Read More
Amy + Franklin’s Costa Rica Wedding at La Mariposa Hotel in Manuel Antonio “Pura Vida” is a phrase you’ll often see or hear in Costa Rica. It means “simple life” or “pure life” & that absolutely embodies what Manuel Antonio feels … Read More
T e a by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Truth: I shot this editorial like two years ago & have hardly shared it on social media. Awhile back it was published on Bridal Musings, but I realized it was time … Read More
This year was the epitome of “bitter-sweet” for me. The bitter part was my sweet grandfather passing away. The sweet part was all the traveling I got to do for a living. My grandfather would occasionally ask, “Have you broken … Read More
Dogs. Mountain Views. Photojournalism. Enjoy a few of my favorites from this 2016 Luray, Virginia wedding at Khimaira Farm! PS – You can see an “in-home” engagement session I did with these two by clicking here.
Engagement Session at Dolly Sods This couple wanted their engagement session at Dolly Sods. It’s easy on the eyes, so I’m always thrilled to make the trip up to the northern part of West Virginia. Set in the Allegheny … Read More
Destination Elopement in Alaska by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love This destination elopement in Alaska was romantic, adventurous, and easy going. I loved this wedding for a few reasons. 1. I got to work with my love, Tyler, of Top … Read More
WV Wedding at the Greenbrier by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love It is always a treat to shoot at the Greenbrier. There’s something particularly special about a bride in a white dress against the striking patterns & elaborate backdrops that … Read More
Kara & Austin – Charleston WV Engagement Session by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love For this in-home engagement session I woke up at sunrise to document Kara & Austin’s morning routine. This consisted of coffee, dogs, and a foggy walk … Read More
Lifestyle Family Portraits by WV Family Portrait Photographer, Lauren Love One evening last year I had the privilege of hanging out with the Boekell family for some lifestyle portraits. We wandered through their family farm & soaked up the good … Read More
Omni William Penn Hotel Wedding by Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Last autumn I had the privilege of photographing an elegant & intimate affair at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. Everything was lovely; the location, the couple, … Read More
Lifestyle Engagement in Huntington Featuring the Peddler by Huntington, WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love This engagement session was so much fun to shoot! The couple decided they wanted to keep it simple and visit one of their favorite date spots, … Read More
Fall Engagement in Huntington, WV by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Allie & Eric’s Fall Engagement in Huntington, WV was too fun to photograph. These two have all the chemistry & are so in love! We started off at a … Read More
Wedding at Coopers Rock by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Beth & Jeromy are one of the sweetest couples I’ve had the pleasure of working with. They got married on a warm day at Cooper’s Rock in Morgantown, WV. Once … Read More
A Canaan Valley Engagement by WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Sarah and Eric’s Canaan Valley engagement session was SO fun to shoot. I love when I get to go to private properties for sessions! It’s special for the clients, but it’s … Read More
5 Tips to Read Before Your Engagement Session Before every engagement session, I get asked for advice regarding location, outfits, & more. I figured I’d make these tips public as well as make this information a little more visual for my … Read More
Groovy Family Portraits in WV by WV Family Photographer, Lauren Love Good Lord I loved this session. It’s from awhile back, but I’ve been playing catch-up & knew this was one that had to hit the blog sooner than later. … Read More
Gorgeous Wedding on a WV Farm by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Thomas and Haley’s wedding was absolutely Pinterest perfect. First off, can we talk about that ombre veil? It’s literal perfection and the inspiration for me wanting to share … Read More
A Greenbrier Engagement Session by WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love This Greenbrier engagement session was everything I hoped it would be. (& more because, let’s be real.. it’s the Greenbrier!) If you love interior design, you’ll love this session. Everywhere … Read More
Winter Engagements in NYC by NYC Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Nick and Cassia’s portrait session was wonderful. I loved hanging out with this cute couple and getting to know them in their neck of the woods. Although Cassia and Nick will … Read More
A Conservatory Portrait Session by WV Senior Portrait Photographer, Lauren Love This girl & this location made me SO happy. The tones of her outfits paired perfectly with the lush greens of the conservatory making everything tie together perfectly. I loved … Read More
This intimate elopement-style wedding was such a pleasure to shoot. There was no rehearsal & they didn’t care if it rained. They were getting married. We started off in a treehouse where Braiden and Preston had their first look, then … Read More
This at-home anniversary session was everything. Natural light. A velvet couch. The cutest kitty. & an in-love couple. There’s truly not much more I could ask for. I was so excited to document these two in their first home! (If you’re … Read More
Canaan Valley Resort by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love I first met Meghan and Aaron last November when I traveled up to Washington DC for their engagement shoot. I had a wonderful time wandering around the streets of Georgetown and … Read More
Kiara and Travis. A beautiful morning. Lush greens. & crazy cool rock formations. That’s what this day was made of. Interested in a similar engagement session of your own? Click here for more information.
Romantic Confluence Resort Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love This Confluence Resort wedding has my heart. Not only is every detail of this event gorgeous, but the property it took place on is quite literally breathtaking. The Confluence is … Read More
Lifestyle portraits, just because by Lauren Love I took these photos in 2014. Yes, 2 years ago. I have no idea what has taken me so long to share them – I think it’s because I love them so much. … Read More
The Abdalla wedding was a true fairytale. The venue was the Lionheart Chateau, which is nestled in the hills of Hurricane, West Virginia. It proved to be the perfect backdrop for this opulent event. Belle Bella of The Boutique by … Read More
Antique Estate Wedding in Huntington, WV by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love You may remember Ellie and Brad from my engagement session with them last year. It was a very favorite of mine & I’m happy to say their wedding … Read More
Farm Engagement in Lewisburg by Lewisburg, WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Lewisburg has been a place close to my heart for many years as it’s an area that I’ve gone camping every summer for most of my life. It’s one of those … Read More
A WV Greenhouse Engagement by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Dreamy & spontaneous. Romantic & light-hearted. That describes Kelly + Caleb. (& this little greenhouse engagement session.) We had the place to ourselves, so we took advantage & explored almost … Read More
A Backyard Wedding in Morgantown by Morgantown, WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love The love these two share is not only evident – it’s inspiring. Their souls were made for each other, I’m sure of it. Wes & Rachel’s backyard wedding day … Read More
Bohemian Elegance on the Farm by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love It was a day where it rained off and on, where the colors were saturated, & where the love was strong. Jennifer and Nick were beaming with joy all … Read More
Who doesn’t love sparkles?! This Clay Center wedding was gorgeous. The gold tones found throughout the day in the bridesmaid dresses & decor matched perfectly with the modern vibes the Clay Center already has to offer. I can’t get over … Read More
Mystical & Romantic. Portraits in the Pacific Northwest by Columbia River Gorge Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Recently my boyfriend and I vacationed in the Pacific Northwest and at this point I’m pretty convinced that the PNW might just be what Peterpan described … Read More
A Duke Gardens Wedding by Durham, NC Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love This is the type of wedding photographers dream of. Flawless bride & groom. A getting ready room with natural light to die for. & a ceremony venue that will … Read More
Stonewall Resort Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love No one expected it to snow during April, but it truly made Cody and Hayley’s wedding that much more magical. The undertones of blush in Hayley’s dress went so well with … Read More
Erin, Brandon, and Graham by Charleston, WV Lifestyle Photographer, Lauren Love These Charleston, WV lifestyle maternity and newborn sessions will have you wanting a baby, like, yesterday. Erin and Brandon are one of the most beautiful couples inside and out. (They’re … Read More
Industrial Charleston, WV Engagement by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Lizzy and Nathan are so stylish. I absolutely adored working with them! When it came to choosing the location for their session, I decided it would be best to go to several … Read More
by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Today is a beautiful day, much like the one seen here so it had me thinking about Alex and David’s wedding that is coming up in a few short weeks. Because I loved our … Read More
The Cutest Elopement by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love The words effortless and chic best describe this Charleston, WV Elopement-style wedding. We were so fortunate to have beautiful weather in December. The sun radiated while I took pretty pictures of the … Read More
Romantic. Nostalgic. Organic. That describes Jennie + Rob’s session. Jennie currently resides in Naples, Florida. & Rob, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Wheeling is Jennie’s home town so it became the perfect backdrop for our time together. We’ll be meeting again for … Read More
Dee of Wildwood Watters Modern floral design, your wedding, and workshops. Last fall I had the pleasure of working on a couple of projects with Wildwood Watters & I just love how diverse Dee’s talents are. Everything she produces … Read More
These Williamson, Ky Engagement photos were as dreamy to take as they look! I hadn’t explored much of the Williamson-area, so it was a treat to roam around the southern hills of Kentucky in search of great light, and more … Read More
Just a few of my favorite things. by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love 2015 was an amazing year. People hired me for the way I see the world, and invited me into their lives for a few hours. I not only … Read More
Add a little whimsy to your day. by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Going into 2016, I wanted to give my clients some inspiration to help them craft their own dream day. I loved attending this wedding photography workshop in Richmond, … Read More
Romance in our Nations Capital by Washington, DC Engagement Photographer – Lauren Love Working as a professional photographer in Washington, DC is something I never thought would happen. I’m not sure what it is about DC, but this particular morning … Read More
by Louisville, KY Wedding Photographer – Lauren Love Noah’s Event Venue in Louisville, Ky is stunning! This was such a classy and fun wedding! Working in Louisville is always a treat, *especially* when your bride and groom radiate love & … Read More
A Cheat Lake Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love It’s as simple as this – Devin and Heather were made for each other. Their love for travel, social activism, and their dog (Panda) was evident throughout the day and … Read More
Endless Love by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Sam and Patrick get married in just a few short days. & once you look through these images you’ll see why I’m excited to spend time with them again. They’ll be … Read More
Adventures on the Gorge wedding in WV by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Adventures on the Gorge is one of my favorite WV wedding venues. Not only does it have stunning views of the New River Gorge Bridge, but they … Read More
Here are just a few photos from Jen and Dave’s wedding day! They set aside ample time so we could go to Ritter Park & take some stunning portraits. I’m so glad that they did! More time allotted for couples … Read More
Sometimes there are no words. You just have to let the moments take your breath away. Kuirsta + Seth, it was a pleasure. Are you interested in an adventure session or lifestyle family session of your own? Contact me … Read More
Romantic Huntington, WV Engagement Photography Ellie + Brad by Huntington, WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love Ellie + Brad. What can I say? They’re adorable! This Huntington, WV engagement session was everything I could have wanted. We started out in the … Read More
Lucia Kay | Lifestyle by WV Newborn Photographer, Lauren Love John and Lauren contacted me a while back, and I instantly knew I’d love them. They’re all about photojournalism & are excited to have me document their baby’s first year … Read More
Virginia Bridal Boudoir by Virginia Photographer, Lauren Love Part 1 This. I am SO excited to finally be sharing this boudoir inspiration shoot that took place in Richmond, Virginia at the famed Agecroft Hall. I had the chance to attend … Read More
Louisville, Ky Wedding Photographers Daniel and Mary I adored working with Daniel and Mary! You may remember them from their Lexington, Kentucky engagement session which can be seen here. I loved their engagement session so much. It was classy … Read More
An Estate Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Rachael and Anthony’s day was literally nothing short of perfect. After the *sweetest* first look, we started on the couples portraits and then family portraits. I LOVE when couples do this because … Read More
Knotty Pine Lodge A wedding story I absolutely adored this wedding. Everything from the location to the people involved in the wedding was perfection. Especially the couple and their little girl Paisley Pearl. Yes, that’s her name. It’s perfect, amirite?! … Read More
The light was perfect. The couple was perfect. I could go on and on, but I’ll just not. Jen, Dave, and I went on an adventure & this is how it went. Interested in an adventure? Let’s plan something. … Read More
A closer look into my branding experience. The thought of rebranding my business was something I kept putting off for the longest time. Besides the investment, I was nervous. Nervous about making decisions (because, let’s be honest, I’m bad at … Read More
Fine Art New River Gorge Engagement by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love This session. This couple. I could not ask for more. We met on an abnormally warm day toward the end of October in 2014 & it was dreamy … Read More
A Chic Charleston Engagement Session by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love Meagan and Todd’s engagement session was full of unexpected light and was surprisingly warm for a mid-January afternoon. When I realized Meagan was bringing her yorkie Mia along I thought that … Read More
Tis’ the season for booking your wedding photographer, so I thought I’d share some advice on how to choose the right photographer for you. Pro tip – it may not be me. It’s really an overwhelming process & with good … Read More
2014 What a year it has been for Lauren Love Photography!! I’ve learned so much about myself and this industry and I am so thankful for each one of my clients. I loved *all* of my weddings and couples for … Read More
Lexington, Ky Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love A Classy Lexington, Ky Engagement When Mary contacted me and wanted me to come to Kentucky for their engagement session I was more than excited. New places inspire me, so I knew I was going … Read More
Modern WV Wedding Photography by Lauren Love This modern WV Wedding at Herot Hall was such a beauty! You probably remember this couple from my engagement session with them a couple of months ago – you can see the pictures … Read More
Benedict Haid Farm Wedding by WV Wedding Photographer, Lauren Love This bride and groom, both from Alaska, decided West Virginia would be the place to tie the knot. Aaron, the groom, works in an oil field in the arctic circle … Read More
Such a lovely couple! I truly enjoyed working with everyone involved. Here are just a few from the Ervin Wedding =) Lance and Vanessa had their reception at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites in South Charleston, WV. It is … Read More
Huntington, West Virginia Engagement Photography by WV Engagement Photographer, Lauren Love I was so happy when Julie and Seth decided they wanted me to photograph their wedding this October. I’ve known Julie for quite some time through church and school. … Read More
Mercy’s Charleston, WV Senior Portraits by WV Senior Portrait Photographer, Lauren Love I have *so* been missing the cooler weather – I love summer, don’t get me wrong, but I really really love fall. This WV senior portrait session took place … Read More
Stylish Charleston, West Virginia Senior Portrait Session Senior portraits are some of my favorite images to create. I especially love senior sessions that are styled as it lets me be as creative as possible. Lauren’s West Virginia senior portrait session … Read More