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a catalogue of the people I have the privilege of working with, my own adventures in celebrating marriage, motherhood, and whatever creative endeavour I'm up to lately.

New York City Engagement Portraits — Logan & Alexa

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Last week, I had the chance to travel to New York City for Logan and Alexa’s engagement session and it was nothing short of perfection. If you know me, you know that I pretty much always jump at the chance to travel and get out of my “norm.”  There’s something so inspiring about it!  So […]

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Bride & Groom Portraits | Autumn Historic London Town Garden Wedding by Annapolis wedding photographer Lauren R Swann photo

Good morning friends! Today, I am so excited to share Mikey & Allison’s Autumn London Town Gardens wedding with you! This whole day was lovely — as I had anticipated from the time Allison first reached out to me about shooting their wedding. Allison and I have known and spent time together over the last […]

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Fall London Town Gardens Wedding – Mikey & Allison

Wife, mama, wielder of light & joy, and capturer of moments.  I thrive off of conversation and genuine connection.  In between wrangling our kiddos, and hanging my husband, you'll find me dreaming up my next idea or creative endeavour.  It's these things that culminate to give my imagery a warmth and joy to them - the greatest compliment I could receive.

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She captured the energy & every beautiful emotion

of our wedding day. Lauren brings the energy and warmth that you want to be around.

St. Michael's, Maryland

Michael & Marta