Katie + Baxter

I have known Katie since she was a baby...yes, a baby.  As a friend of her older sister, I can remember going over to her house and seeing her in the little baby rock chair thing.  And while I was always a little confused by the chaos of the four-kids-close-in-age galloway household (I am an only child), I cannot lie and say I wasn't a little jealous of the relationship Katie and her sister developed over the years.

Galloway family, thank you for trusting us to capture three incredible weddings for you.  (You're next, Kevin!).  We have loved every minute of it!

Katie and Baxter, wow!  what incredible people you have surrounded yourself with.  Your friends, family, and mentors are incredible and full of love and support for you.  I know you will have a long and successful marriage!  Congrats, again!

Lauren

A Birth Story- Baby Ryleigh

I do not think it is possible to put in to words how much I love shooting births.  I love the emotion of the day, the ups and downs, and of course, the moment when you get the big pay off and hold your baby for the first time.  

I will never forget the first time I held my baby boy... the moment is seared in my mind.  But I do wish I had some photos of that moment too.  That is what I find so rewarding about this work.  I KNOW how important this day is-- for me, it was the first day of me, the new me, the person I am now that I have someone else to care about.  It taught me what is important, focused me, and mellowed me out.  

The other part of this birth that was soooooo amazing, was Amber had the same doctor and delivered in the same room that I delivered my first born. It was almost eerie to be back there, almost exactly five years since I had my baby boy.  It was a 'full circle' moment, for sure. 

Amber was amazing.  She had a natural birth, but she was so calm and collected the nurses thought she had had an epidural.  They had already had a very long night before I arrived at 5:30AM, but she was so mellow, she was even able to take some naps between contractions. Way to go, Mama! I am in awe of you.  

Rylee + Travis

Hey guys! It's Lauren.  Jared is in full swing of being a high school teacher and grading papers, so I have taken over the correspondence part of the business, meeting with the clients and handling the paperwork.  In a way, this is a reversion back to the way we used to do things, before I got bogged down with grad school.  Anyway, it has been really fun! I love meeting with potential brides and discussing all the details of their wedding day!

Our little boy Jude turns 3 this week!  I simply cannot believe it.  It seems like only yesterday Jared and I were getting married and considering what it would be like to be parents one day.  Now we are blessed with two crazy boys who fill our life with love, laughter, oftentimes frustration, and fun.  And between all that, we also film people's weddings!

Thank you to Rylee and Travis for having us as part of your wedding day.  Wow!  You have a TON of family and friends.  This was a lively and cheerful crowd, and it was so evident how excited everyone was for the couple.  I love the love in this one. (And, I got to go to Enid for the first time... I do love seeing every corner of this state!)  Enjoy!