Samantha Lauren Photographie : Photography for Dreamers and Lovers

I recently joined Lauren Grove’s amazing website, Every Last Detail as a vendor with Every Last Vendor and was super excited to do so! I’m hoping to get my photos and message out there to brides who normally wouldn’t see what I do. I was emailed an interview which then went live on the web listing along with my profile and I just wanted to share my answers here as well!

Why do you see yourself as being Modern, Vintage, Classic, or Eclectic? 

I think that I have an eclectic style of shooting in that I will always go for the shot unnoticed. While I include all of the traditional poses and photos, I encourage my couples to comfortably pose in fun creative ways that may bring that extra ‘something’ to the picture. I also encourage my couples to not pose and just be natural with one another. I find that love is best documented in its raw form and state. I use natural light and current surroundings as much as I possibly can in order to allow the subjects to best interact with the environment within my lens. I believe I am an old soul who sees the world in a new light and I use all of my resources to bring you the best images you can get on your wedding day.

What is your favorite wedding detail you’ve ever seen or created? 

Its hard to choose just one! I love all wedding details so much! I love grandparent photos in the bouquet, I love beautiful Tiffany rings and the red soles of Louboutins, I love simple handmade cut out table place cards! Although I do remember one wedding in particular where each of the guests got a different beautifully old bound book for their favor. The books were all favorites of the couple. I thought that was pretty remarkable.

What is your favorite store or brand? 

I have to say that my favorite type of store would have to be a combination of Anthropologie mixed with Ralph Lauren. I have loved the clean preppy look my whole life but have also begun to embrace the flowing eccentricities of other brands. Also Pinterest has opened up a whole new world of style to me. There are so many combinations and interesting boards and clothing styles that noone really has to choose one style any more. You can mix and match your favorites! That is my favorite.. to be able to express myself freely!

What advice do you have for a newly engaged bride?

Breathe! Planning a wedding should be fun! It should be about you! Its easy to get caught up in the details of whether you want the icing on the fondant to match the boutonniere on the Father of the Bride’s tux, or where to seat Aunt Clara who doesn’t get along with Cousin Harry, but ten or twenty years down the line, what will matter most is that one moment you were looking at your beloved and you had no idea the photo was even being taken.

What is your favorite thing about weddings?

My favorite thing about weddings is the excitement of being able to stand next to your beloved and profess your love for the world to hear. The whole day is about two people who love each other so much that they want to not only share it with others, but allow others one day’s glimpse into their life and their love for each other.

What qualities do you possess that enable you to work well with brides and grooms?

I am both a very relaxed and organized person and I think that transfers to my couples. A good example would be if there were turbulence on a plane, everyone always looks to the Flight Attendants to see if they are still smiling and serving little drinks- well if there is any turbulence ever, I am your Flight Attendant on your wedding day.

What steps do you take to ensure that your clients will have amazing wedding days when working with you? 

I encourage my couples to give me their timelines for the day so that we can accurately stay on track with what needs to be done. I am on their schedule throughout the day but will also try to help and move the day along however I can. I also do some legwork on my end in advance to find the best possible spots for photos at your location so we can be prepared on the day to jump right into beautiful picture taking!