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Mary Margaret & Logan's review
“I am so thankful that we found Lauren. From the first minute I talked with her, I could tell how sincere she was. She truly wants to get to know her clients to best capture their big moments. She went above and beyond to do anything she could to help in the process and day of. My pictures are everything I wanted and more. I will definitely cherish them forever! If you need a wedding photographer, Lauren is the best of the best! I have definitely found my photographer for life.”
Meet Lauren
owner & lead photographer
I’m a California native who’s now happily settled in Alabama,
where my husband and I have spent the last five years building a life we truly love. I’ve always been drawn to the art of storytelling and paying attention to what others might miss and turning fleeting moments into something that lasts.
Becoming a mom in 2025 reshaped how I see the world and the way I document it. Time feels more fleeting and photography has become less about simply remembering and more about honoring the season you’re in. The quiet moments, the in-between glances, the love that exists just as you are right now.
What sets Lauren Makenna Photography apart is the care I bring to every person I photograph. I approach each session with intention, creating images that feel honest, timeless, and true to who you are
S een in
refined wedding imagery passed through generations
my vow to you
When it comes to preserving the emotions of a wedding day, my approach is simple: I aim to be a quiet observer, allowing moments to unfold naturally. While I’ll step in to gently guide when needed, the magic usually happens in the in-between of the real laughter, the glances, the quiet pauses that say everything words can’t.
The Blog
Sharing over 5 years of experience!
Everything from planning advice, service recommendations, and real client wedding day insights.
Your wedding day unfolds quickly, and some of the most meaningful moments happen simultaneously. With a second shooter, nothing is missed. While one focuses on you, the other captures what’s happening around you - the reactions, the anticipation, the in-between moments you don’t always realize were happening.
