AUSTIN COURTHOUSE WEDDING + ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY
We can create beautiful photos of you and your partner in a fluid, stress-free environment. And lucky for us, Central Texas has many beautiful courthouses. The Travis County Courthouse in downtown Austin is particularly stunning!
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I love courthouse elopements! This is such an intimate way to get married. It'll be you, your closest people, an officiant, and your photographer. Sounds amazing!
"Small" weddings aren't small to me. Having few guests (or no guests) means that we'll have more flexibility to personalize every part of your day.
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courthouse weddings
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Courthouse wedding ceremonies happen quickly – usually in less than 10 minutes! It's important to enter the room relaxed and prepared to enjoy every moment. It's also important to work with a photographer who can take as many photos as possible while moving through a small space quietly.
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classic courthouse wedding
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courthouse + jennifer's gardens
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Most couples book their courthouse wedding photography 3 months to 3 weeks in advance, but even if your wedding is next week, contact me to see if I'm available!
How far in advance should we book our photography?
I recommend scheduling your Travis County Courthouse wedding for the mid-late afternoon. The lighting in front of the courthouse is much better once the front of the building is shaded from the sun.
What is the best time of day for our wedding?
Courthouse wedding galleries will be ready in 14 days, and you’ll see previews super fast... the next day!
When will we receive our photo gallery?
I suggest 1 hour for weddings at the courthouse. 2-3 hours is you'd like to include another location. 3-4 hours if you'd like me to photograph a dinner or reception.
How many hours of photography is best?
I aim to deliver 120 photos per hour of wedding day coverage!
How many photos will be in our wedding gallery?
All packages include the link to an online gallery of high-resolution digital files, not physical prints. You can print all of your photos, as many times as you'd like!
Do the packages include prints?
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"Lauren was absolutely perfect! We chose to work with her not just because of her beautiful photos, but because she went above and beyond from our very first correspondence. She's a complete steal for the experience, warmth, and professionalism she embodies from day one! We had a really laid back, intimate courthouse ceremony and she matched our mood perfectly. Don't think twice about hiring Lauren-- she's got everything under control, she takes beautiful photos and gives you many options to choose from, and she's a great person to hang out with for the day too!"
experience, warmth, and professionalism
Milena, 2023 bride
"We cannot recommend Lauren enough! She did the most wonderful job and was there for us every step of the way. We had a very small wedding, so we did not have anyone to propose timelines or coordinate day of. Lauren was quick to jump in and offer to do both of those things for us! Apart from taking the most beautiful photos, she made the entire day stress-free by being on top of all the timing & coordination. She even made sure we remembered the small details like speakers for music, drinks for after the ceremony and more. You will be so happy if you pick Lauren to be involved in your big day!!
made sure we remembered the small details
Claire, 2023 bride
"Lauren is truly the most amazing photographer to take on your wedding journey! She was responsive, open to creativity, and extremely professional. She thinks of everything before you even know you need to - her planning forms are in depth and answer just about every question you may have. Both our engagement photoshoot and our wedding were fun & relaxed, which helped both me and my husband feel calm and natural while taking the pictures - no posed awkwardness here! Lauren and her second photographer were both so sweet and funny and helped us to enjoy every small moment throughout our photos."
helped us to enjoy every small moment
Hannah, 2022 bride
"Lauren is WONDERFUL! She has a really creative eye for framing a shot while also incorporating your own personal style. She was extremely thorough and made sure that we discussed all the little details so the day could go as smoothly as possible. Our wedding day was unseasonably chilly and Lauren handled it so well! We were still able to take all of the photos that we initially planned to do because Lauren is so efficient and so good at giving directions to everyone involved. Our photos are absolutely incredible and exactly how we imagined!"
efficient and so good at giving direction
Rebecca, 2022 bride
"Lauren was the easiest and the best decision we made in our entire wedding planning process. Lauren is thoughtful, organized, communicative, and most importantly, Lauren cares. You aren’t another couple in her portfolio, she takes the time to learn about you and figure out what elements of your wedding are the most important to you. She paid extra attention to the details I wanted, such as photos of my niece and nephew. I relied on her during the planning process! By the time our wedding day rolled around, she felt like a friend we were excited to see! She has a gentle and focused nature that puts you at ease and makes you feel safe, beautiful, and calm."
gentle and focused nature that puts you at ease
Catelyn, 2022 bride
"Lauren's skill speaks for itself, she's an amazing photographer. What you can't see, is the kindest, sweetest, most personable person behind the lens. Matthew and I were so comfortable with her from the start. You're hiring a friend, not another vendor. She made taking pictures so easy and fun! There truly was never a dull moment. We were constantly laughing every time we took pictures with her. We couldn't have imagined our wedding day without her. She truly was our favorite wedding vendor."
You're hiring a friend, not another vendor
Angela, 2019 bride
"If you need a photographer for you wedding, HIRE LAUREN! She took the most beautiful engagement photos and wedding pictures. We got married in College Station and she did an amazing job. She was calm, steadfast, and totally in control of her art. It was amazing! She was so professional and knew exactly what she was doing the whole day. I seriously LOVE Lauren and I would recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much for making our day wonderful and for giving us memories we can cherish for the rest of our lives!"
calm, steadfast, and totally in control
Kate, 2021 bride
Stephanie, 2020 bride
"Lauren has been by far my favorite vendor to work with in planning my wedding! We did our engagement photos and immediately put my now husband and I at ease! The photos were beautiful, and I couldn’t believe that was us in them! Lauren was thoughtful in her communication and preparation in what we wanted our photography to focus on. Now I am looking at our wedding gallery and it’s perfect! She got every big moment and a lot more of our guests than I anticipated."
she got every big moment and a lot more
"I don’t know where to start on how AWESOME Lauren is. She is extremely talented, down to earth, funny, creative, professional...She makes you feel at ease and confident, because who is really 100% confident in front of a camera? Not me! Lauren knew where to be, what to do, what to say and I LOVE every picture. When Lauren holds the camera, magic happens. ALSO she is super quick with her turn around. Thank you Lauren for capturing our engagements, my bridals, and our wedding day so perfectly. They truly are pictures that we will treasure forever."
Amber, 2019 bride
When Lauren holds the camera, magic happens
"Lauren truly wants to understand your vision for your wedding day. She is a beautiful portrait photographer and encourages her subjects to act naturally together in order to capture their relationship perfectly. Her fun personality and energy helped set the vibe for the whole day. Lauren captured all our emotions during our wedding day perfectly, and I’m so happy her work will help us relive our wedding day any day we want."
Stevie, 2018 bride
helped set the vibe for the whole day
"Lauren was absolutely amazing to work with! She made us feel comfortable and at ease every step of the way. Even when it seemed we were running slightly behind schedule, Lauren was a calming presence that just kept right on going till the very end! We have had so many people comment on how beautiful and fun the pictures of our wedding are and we owe it all to Lauren. If you're looking for an outstanding photographer combined with a wonderful person, then you've found both in Lauren!!"
Nancy, 2019 bride
made us feel comfortable and at ease
"If you are looking for a talented, genuine, 1000% customer service oriented photographer that will go the extra mile for you, then look no further!! Lauren and her team were amazing to work with and made me feel special from the beginning, all the way until the day we received our final wedding photos!"
Kendall, 2018 bride
will go the extra mile for you
$550/ hour on weekdays
$650/hour on Sat. and Sun.
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Printing + Sharing Rights
Custom timelines & planning assistance
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