Lauren Wellington Photography

Sally & Dave E-Session (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:47:31 +0000

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Alex & Bryce – Marmion Angling Club Wedding (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:52:11 +0000

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Susan & William – Caversham House Wedding (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:10:54 +0000

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My bestest year ever……

lauren — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:55:46 +0000

2011 was good to me. I’m not saying there weren’t times that were hard, stressful or painful. There were. I watched some close family and friends go through some things that no one should have to deal with. But I also saw some of the best moments of my life. Friends weddings, babies born… these things were amazing.

Personally it was a big year for me. I got engaged to my love, in our backyard, that we built together. We have been planning our wedding in Bali for June 2012. I can’t wait!

On the work front, I was also riding a high… I ended up shooting 33 local weddings this calendar year, one in Bali, and one in Broome. I got to see some sights and meet some awesome people. I leased an office space and started a new business venture by buying a photo booth!

2012 looks to be just as big for me. With nearly 25 bookings already for next year, I am nearly ready to call it “booked out”… *nearly*

I have one wedding in Koh Samui, Thailand and one in New Zealand. I can’t wait to shoot in these places! I am a lucky lucky kid.

I will marry my love, and this is really the part I can’t wait for. 6 years in the making, I’m ready to be a bride and experience all that the day is, this time from the other side. I can’t wait to spend time with family, friends and live life!

I have high hopes for 2012 and I hope that I can make the most out of it. I have changes and goals that I want to acheive both personally and work wise and hope that I can get there.

Cheers to all my clients from 2011… and to all my clients in 2012!

Thanks to all my family and friends for all your support. It means the world to me.

2012….. BRING. IT. ON!!!!!

Lauren x

Simone & Steve – Red Herring Wedding (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:44:58 +0000

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Rebecca & Scott – Joondalup Resort Wedding (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:16:09 +0000

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On a sunny afternoon….

lauren — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:09:42 +0000

I often get enquiries for family shoots but I don’t do very many. Number one reason, weddings take up most of my time. I don’t like to put myself under too much pressure and risk disappointing any of my existing clients if I couldn’t meet deadlines etc. Number two, and this is a VERY honest answer, I don’t think I am very good at them! I havent had a lot of practice and I do find myself really pushed out of my comfort zone when it comes to these shoots. There are more people, the are KIDS.. I don’t have kids… I don’t know how to talk to them, make them smile? I FREAK OUT…..

BUT… along came these guys. I had shot their wedding just over 3 years ago, and they got in touch and asked me to come and meet the newest member of the family and to take some photos for them. After the inital thoughts of.. OH NO.. went through my head I swallowed hard, went ahead and scheduled the shoot.

Turns out I’m not so crap at this after all. I walked away from the shoot unsure but when I went through the images I was pleasantly surprised.

Hey, I have a long way to go but I guess sometimes you just have to back yourself and it pays off.

Oh and if you’re wondering how I got a child to smile, turns out wearing a toy as a hat and playing peek-a-boo through a blankie does wonders.. the things we do for the shot hey?

This last image is my favourite… it’s the “Will you please stop, I am tired, hungry and just want to be left alone” face… poor love.

“Oh my goodness – Lauren they are beautiful!!! You are a real superstar! I am absolutely blown away by them and am just so happy. After the crazy busy day we had that day – none of it shows in the photos. The other half has just looked at the photos and loves them too, he just couldn’t stop smiling as he looked at each photo. So thanks again for the absolutely priceless memories you have captured for us. “

If you would like to book a family shoot in the New Year please get in touch for details.

Lauren x

Ruth & Jeremiah – In Contro Wedding (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:44:08 +0000

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Cara & Adrian – Wise Winery Dunsborough (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:04:32 +0000

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Claire & James – Moore & Moore Wedding Fremantle (Perth Wedding Photographer)

lauren — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:33:11 +0000

I cried at this wedding… it was so heartfelt. Claire wore her mum’s dress and veil, carried flowers from her Grandmother’s rose garden. It rained a lot which would be easy to get you down. But Claire and James smiled the whole time. Claire kept saying, “We are married now, I’m so happy”. Beautiful.

Lauren x