
Celebrating the transformative power of human connection
Life is a collection of stories — stories that shape and change us, teach us and guide us, and ultimately, transform us. The stories told before us and the ones that will come long after we’re gone.
Our stories are a culmination of connections, the people and the experiences that have made an impact on us. That story is not only worth celebrating, but it is also worth being told.
Celebrating the transformative power of human connection
Life is a collection of stories — stories that shape and change us, teach us and guide us, and ultimately, transform us. The stories told before us and the ones that will come long after we’re gone.
Our stories are a culmination of connections, the people and the experiences that have made an impact on us. That story is not only worth celebrating, but it is also worth being told.




















PORTRAITS + FAMILIES
With a deep passion for human connection, Lauren documents the diverse dynamics of family throughout the various stages of life with timeless, candid imagery.
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NGO'S + NON-PROFITS
Lauren partners with domestic and international non-profit organizations and leverages her photojournalistic approach to tell impactful stories through an ethical lens.
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WRITING
With over ten years’ experience in the non-profit sector, Lauren uses her voice to educate others on ethical orphan care and the value of family preservation.
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PORTRAITS + FAMILIES
With a deep passion for human connection, Lauren documents the diverse dynamics of family throughout the various stages of life with timeless, candid imagery.
SEE MORE
NGO'S + NON-PROFITS
Lauren partners with domestic and international non-profit organizations and leverages her photojournalistic approach to tell impactful stories through an ethical lens.
SEE MORE
WRITING
With over ten years’ experience in the non-profit sector, Lauren uses her voice to educate others on ethical orphan care and the value of family preservation.
SEE MORE

Lauren is an international photographer, writer, and speaker whose 10+ years’ experience in the non-profit sector largely influences how she chooses to celebrate the beauty of family and the value of connection through her work.
After spending four years in Haiti working with a local NGO, she witnessed firsthand the trauma, corruption, and complexities of exploitive orphan care systems within international aid. Since then, she has found deep purpose in documenting the various dynamics of family, in its many different shapes and forms, near and far.
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Lauren is an international photographer, writer, and speaker whose 10+ years’ experience in the non-profit sector largely influences how she chooses to celebrate the beauty of family and the value of connection through her work.
After spending four years in Haiti working with a local NGO, she witnessed firsthand the trauma, corruption, and complexities of exploitive orphan care systems within international aid. Since then, she has found deep purpose in documenting the various dynamics of family, in its many different shapes and forms, near and far.
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A New Year: Looking Back & Looking Ahead
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EXPLORE RECENT ARTICLES
A Rush Hour Epiphany: On the Road in Haiti
A Rush Hour Realization: On the Road in HaitiDusk begins to fall like a sign of relief after a long day’s work; blood, sweat and tears in its most literal sense. A stagnant line of vehicles is evidence of the journey home for many. Hues of pastel paint the sky, a...
A New Year: Looking Back & Looking Ahead
A New Year: Looking Back & Looking AheadAt the end of 2020, hopeful optimism hung in the air. The calendar’s turnover was like an offer of respite for the weary; a long, deep exhale; an accomplished sense of relief I imagine most marathon runners feel as they...
In the Field: 4 Ethical Photo Practices
In the Field: 4 Ethical Photo PracticesYears ago, when I first traveled to Haiti, the iPhone had just made its initial release into the world, Facebook was still a networking tool for college kids, and T9 texting was the standard for telecommunication. Only about 25%...
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