A minimalist black and white circular logo design featuring a delicate botanical branch with leaves in an oval frame.

LAUREN MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY


Dedicated to capturing genuine & sincere love, in a documentary style approach, that remains true to you.


 

A photographer lies in a field of tall grass and yellow wildflowers on a sunny summer day with a vintage camera.

BEHIND THE LENS.


Hi, I'm Lauren - a documentary photographer.


My vision is to capture the raw and authentic moments of your love. The gentle touch you give your partner as you hold each other's hand. The soft kiss you plant on your daughter's cheek. The eternal vows you exchange at the altar with the love of your life.


Whatever your story is, I want to freeze those moments in time. To hold dear what is true to you. To give you something that brings warmth and tenderness to your soul, both now and for years to come.


This is your story. I'm here to help you tell it.


Two vintage film cameras and orange Adidas sneakers laying in tall grass with small white wildflowers.
More about me
A couple walks hand in hand in white and black outfits along a stone wall path on a summer day.

your love is art.

your love is art.

Four black and white photos show someone in a white dress moving gracefully through a misty mountain meadow.
Romantic black and white photo of a couple lying in tall grass, tenderly embracing in intimate moment.
Two silhouettes holding hands on a hilltop overlook with mountains in the distance against a cloudy sky.

01.   Artful.




02.  Intentional.





03.  Authentic.

Two small children holding hands while walking together across a grassy field in a black and white photograph.
A celebratory exit through white doors after a wedding ceremony as guests cheer on the newlyweds in an outdoor garden.


WEDDINGS  &

ELOPEMENTS.


The most sacred and joyful day of your life.

A romantic couple embraces on a grassy hillside surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny summer day.


ENGAGEMENTS

& PORTRAITS.


A special season of life, or simply, just because.

 

Take a look into the stories that have been told.

 

Lauren Mitchell Photography


Telling your story, in all its realness, sincerity, & beauty.

A romantic couple embraces and kisses on the beach in a black and white photograph.

The goal is not to get that pinterest-worthy photo.

  

My aim, with every photo I take, is to capture what is already there.  Not to alter or manipulate a thing, but to slow down, take notice, and intentionally record the moments playing out before me.


  After all, this is not my story, but yours.

Silhouettes of two people walking together on a hilltop against misty mountain ranges during golden hour.
A romantic black and white photograph of a couple embracing in a windswept field with mountains in the background.
Hiker stands on a mountain ridge at sunset overlooking hazy mountain ranges and tall grass in the foreground.
A tender black and white photograph of an intimate embrace between two people in a wooded forest setting.
A romantic couple embraces and kisses in a sunlit meadow wearing casual attire against a blue sky background.
love letters

“Our photos very absolutely stunning.  They are perfect and look exactly how my Pinterest board dreamed of! Lauren is amazing and she made the session so natural, fun, and brought out both my husband and I personalities in pictures!"


Maddi & Connor
// Max patch




A couple embraces on a nature trail surrounded by green foliage and trees at dusk.
love letters

“Lauren is amazing and captured exactly what I was envisioning for our engagement photos! My fiancé and I aren’t super comfortable in front of the camera, but she guided us through the whole session."


Kelsey & Steven
// blowing rock, nc




Someone sits peacefully on a hilltop overlooking a scenic mountain landscape on a cloudy summer day.
love letters

“My experience with Lauren was one of a kind. She has so much talent. Lauren was super supportive the whole time and the sweetest person to work with“


AJ
// black balsam
A couple reclines peacefully in a tall grass meadow against a mountain backdrop on a summer afternoon.
A joyful bridal party in flowing pastel dresses dance in a circle on a lush green lawn surrounded by trees.
Two people share a tender moment while sitting together in a sunny park on a warm afternoon.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing on a windy beach with waves and dramatic clouds in the background.
A couple shares an intimate wedding moment on a grassy field with forest trees in the background.
Two people holding hands in a scenic field with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Couple in wedding attire walking along a mountain road with dramatic clouds below at sunset in black and white.
A joyful black and white wedding photo shows a couple sharing a candid moment together outdoors by a tree.

Ready To Create?

 

now booking 2026 & 2027!

 

 

i'd be honored to tell your story.

 

inquire here


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Based out of Western North Carolina, with roots up and down the Southeast coast. Check out my "INVESTMENT" page for a list of locations I'm offering FREE photo coverage!


Contact Me

laurendmitchellphotography@gmail.com