vacation time :: flying to Kauai
June 16, 2009
Hey all! I am headed on vacation tomorrow, June 17th through June 28th for a little vacation in Kauai. Feel free to email me, however, I am not sure how great I'll be about getting back to you right away but I will get back to you for sure when I get home.

lauren@laurenbrownphoto.com

Here's a little sneak peak from a wedding I photographed this last Friday, just to wet your whistle while I am gone.

Aloha!
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Angela Hessinger says:

I like! Sarah is such a sweetie. I can't wait to see the rest!

 (06.29.09 @ 4:09PM)
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my work from the Joe Bussink workshop
June 5, 2009
So we photographed 2 models in the afternoon on day one of Joe Bussink's, Defining Moments workshop. His ideas and concepts are to capture the moments as they are unfolding and capture it quickly so you don't miss it and capture it before the subject notices you are photographing them. As we took turns directing the models, were were trying to capture the models not being "camera aware", so not looking at the camera; hopefully when their true self showed through, not necessarily when they were posing. Great practice, but a bit tricky working with models.

Here are a whole bunch of my favorite shots from that afternoon. We chose our 5 best and presented them at critique the next day. Can you guess which 5 I chose?

As you will see, the Twin Creeks Ranch had lots of great locations to shoot! Thanks again to Gary and Melissa for hosting this awesome workshop!

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Larry says:

Breath taking! You never fail to rock the house.

 (06.05.09 @ 9:34PM)
Lauren Brown says:

thanks Lar! Right back atcha! Thanks for getting me motivated to go to the workshop. It was a breath of fresh air

 (06.06.09 @ 2:25PM)
jennie lynn says:

love all of them! my absolute favorite is no. 3. love the compositions that you created. i like how you took advantage of the lines of the veils, dresses, and girls' bodies. gorgeous!

 (06.06.09 @ 2:50PM)
Meggan Carrigg Davidson says:

I absolutely love the reflection shot - so beautiful! I am so happy for you in attending this wonderful workshop! What a great experience!

 (06.08.09 @ 7:23AM)
Becky Nicklin says:

Enjoyed the link to Joe Buissink's website. Man, that guy is good!

 (06.08.09 @ 11:22PM)
Angela Hessinger says:

Ooooh! Great stuff as usual!!!

 (06.15.09 @ 10:08AM)
Melissa Carl says:

UMMM I LOVE THESE! Nice work. It was so nice meeting you and Larry, I am so glad you guys came to the workshop. We are planning our Montana trip so I will let you know when we are in your neck of the woods. Let's float down a river or something :)

 (06.15.09 @ 10:26PM)
Cindy Cieluch says:

aloha!!!! these images are RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!

my 5 faves are 1, 2, 3, 9, 15. way too hard to pick though. awesome awesome awesome!

remember when i said i hated my wedding pics and wanted you to do a trash the dress? yeah yeah...lets' do it baby!!!

miss you....have a rockin' time in Hawaii. i just got back from Alaska! :)

xoxoxoxo

 (06.16.09 @ 6:46PM)
Jeremiah Spray says:

I've always admired his work. This is an awesome series. That must have been a cool experience.

(05.12.10 @ 9:56PM)
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the new website launched!
May 11, 2009
Its here! I did it! I finally got my new website up that I have been promising for the past 6 months!!! Hurray! Some of the new features include: a brand new splash page, BIG pictures that fit the size of your screen, a new private online viewing and ordering website, did I mention BIG pictures! Oh yeah, and lots of new engagement photos and wedding portfolios you've never seen before, because honestly, I was just too darn busy to blog and post them last season. Under "info" you can view the video of me shooting a wedding last summer, I have a list of my favorite vendors, info about myself, wedding day info and of course testimonials from past clients.

The only bummer so far is that my new portrait website is not live yet, so when you click on the portrait site it takes you to my wedding site. Urgggg... But, I figure, if gives me another chance to get all excited and blog about the new portrait website.

So, let me know what you think and how it works! Hopefully there are no kinks to work out, but ya never know with this web stuff.

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Cara Cook says:

The new website is AMAZING Lauren!! You are sooo awesome:) I can't even tell how much Nate and I just love your work:) Our house is like a Lauren Brown photo gallery!! Talk to you soon!!

 (05.11.09 @ 5:24PM)
Brenda Diefenderfer says:

Do you do Senior portraits or portraits of teen sisters and if so what are your rates? Thank you!

 (06.04.10 @ 7:34PM)
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The Double T River Ranch :: A new Montana wedding venue
April 14, 2009
Still looking for a wedding venue for 2009? Look no further! The Double T River Ranch is a new guest ranch located in the Shields River valley about 30 minutes from Bozeman. I have been honored to photograph their twice in the past year for their promotional website and brochure. I quickly discovered when you rent out the Double T, you are literally renting an all access pass to a huge, gorgeous ranch! Think, fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, wildlife watching! There is a huge beautiful party barn, equip with a commercial kitchen, a quaint, but still luxurious ranch house, a cottage and 2 riverfront cabins. As you will see from the pictures, the ranch and all the buildings are amazingly beautiful yet truly Montana. I highly reccomend this venue for weddings, family reunions, corporate gatherings and even large business parties.


Here is a little information I grabbed directly from the Double T River Ranch website:

Hot, sunny summertime lounging and listening to the river. The cold clear beauty of snow-covered meadows and awe-inspiring mountain backdrops. Deer and moose grazing under blaze orange fall foliage. Bald eagles soaring silhouetted against true blue skies. Private riverside trails wandering through aspen groves and towering cottonwoods to brilliant wildflower meadows...

Just another day at the Double T River Ranch. Come live for a while at your Montana home.
The Double T River Ranch is different. Not a guest ranch, not your typical vacation home. It's your ranch, your way. Discover one of Montana's hidden gems...

The Double T River Ranch...Look forward to laid back.

Located 3 minutes from the friendly, quaint, western town of Clyde Park, MT, the Double T River Ranch offers 115+ acres of beautiful private Montana wilderness - all for the exclusive use of you and your group. The ranch features one mile of prime Shields River frontage, dedicated concierge services, comfortable sleeping space for up to twenty-five guests and a restored "party barn". Whether you bring your family, your fishing buddies or your corporate team, you and your guests will enjoy luxurious accommodations, friendly, warm service and a relaxed, comfortable environment without the distraction of other guests. The Double T is your ranch, your way, offering total freedom to build your ideal vacation.

Born from our own experiences trying to find the perfect place for a vacation for our large, three generation family group, The Double T River Ranch is the realization of a dream to provide a one-of-a-kind experience. The Double T River Ranch provides what typical hotel rooms, guest ranches and vacation homes can't - space, privacy, luxury and unique communal spaces carefully designed for hanging out. Offering a huge restored "party" barn, a four-bedroom ranch house, a one-bedroom cottage and two private riverfront cabins, The Double T River Ranch comfortably sleeps two to 25+ people in total comfort and luxury. The finest linens, overstuffed pillows, down comforters, and handmade quilts can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning, but fully appointed baths, rich thick towels, mountain sights and scents, and the amazing array of activities available will ensure that you enjoy each day in true Montana fashion. We believe that quality time deserves a quality place - and that defines the Double T River Ranch!

The Double T River Ranch is beautiful and secluded yet :

  • 3 minutes from friendly, quaint western town of Clyde Park, MT: grocery, gas, restaurant, bar/tavern, etc.
  • 20 minutes from Livingston, MT (galleries, movie theater, great restaurants, shopping, fly shops, etc.)
  • Yellowstone Park - 1 hour
  • Downhill Skiing at Bridger Bowl -30 minutes
  • Cross-country skiing (5 minutes or 20 minutes)
  • Yellowstone River - 10 minutes, Boulder River - 30 minutes
  • Great big game and bird hunting close by
  • Bozeman, airport - 1 hour


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Jennie Lynn says:

Fun shots! Good job, Lauren. I love the interior shots of the barn. Glad I got to come along.

 (04.16.09 @ 7:49PM)
Larry Stanley says:

Beautiful work Lauren!!! When are you going to unveil your new website???? See you on Tuesday.

(04.18.09 @ 5:51PM)
Brook says:

Your pictures really brought out the beauty of the place. Wish I could get married again just so I could have it there...I guess I'll just have to plan a trip!

(04.23.09 @ 12:58PM)
Addie Foster says:

Hey Lauren! These photos are all so beautiful. Thanks for using your talent to help show the Double T River Ranch off to the world! We still need to grab a beer one of these days....

 (04.29.09 @ 2:42PM)
Doug Stamper says:

Great shots Lauren. It was nice meeting you yesterday, just sorry your day had been messed up. Hope I was able to help brighten it just a little. Best of luck to you and if I can ever help you in Charlotte, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Doug

 (02.05.10 @ 5:51PM)
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Natascha & Greg :: Livingston, Montana wedding
March 24, 2009
So here are some of my favorite shots from Natascha and Greg's wedding that took place August 31, 2008 in Livingston, Montana at the Murray Hotel and the Depot. Scroll down to the next entry to view their album and click here to watch my promotional video that was shot at their wedding.

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