~ Get To Know ~

Laurin

I was born and raised in Spokane, WA my entire life but one day, I want to travel more when I can! If I could move it would be either Idaho or Montana:) Feels like home always when we visit! Love the mountains! My husband started his own company building and fixing high end pools/ and spas in 2024. A handy man and a mechanic!

LAURIN IN ONE SENTENCE

SUPER TALL CREATIVE WOMEN! I have always been really tall but always helpful getting great angles for my clients!

WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED

NEVER GIVE UP NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU NEED TO KEEP TRYING. AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS SO IMPORTANT.

DIAMONDS OR PEARLS

Pearls because they remind me of the Ocean, and I absolutely Love the beach

IF YOU HAD A MAGIC WAND, WHAT WOULD YOU USE IT FOR

Create world peace but if I could have 1 more wish, I would wish for a paid off house on 25+ acres of land with lots of horses and highland cows all over the farm and mountains all around us with a beautiful front porch.

NAME THREE THINGS ON YOUR BUCKET LIST

Move to Idaho or Montana. Find something that brings really good income, own a rental photography studio out!

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING

Since I’m a photographer I collect a TON of props

YOUR FAVORITE SEASON

I love Spring Flowers. But I love the fresh fall season, it's not to hot out and the colors are beautiful

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD

I love wholefoods specially protein- A good steak dinner with some yummy sides! Or taco night is my fav!

WHAT WOULD YOU TELL CLIENTS IF THEY HAVE NEVER HAD PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS TAKEN BEFORE?

A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER WOULD HELP YOU POSE, KNOW HOW TO MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WHILE GUIDING YOU THE ENTIRE PHOTOSHOOT BECAUSE CLIENTS SHOULDNT KNOW HOW TO POSE, PHOTOGRAPHERS SHOULD BE GOOD AT COMMUNICATING AND HAVING A CREATIVE SIDE TO BRING OUT YOUR TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF OUT! AND A PHOTOSHOOT IS SO MUCH FUN TO LET LOOSE AND HAVE FUN! EVEN IF ITS 1-2 TIMES A YEAR!!!

My Style? Bold, Bright, and Bursting with Color

If you love vivid, colorful, feel-good photos that pop with personality — we’re going to get along so well. I don’t try to fit into a box, and my work reflects that. I create what I love and I share what I love. Getting to do that with you is honestly the best part of this whole gig.

Where It All Started...

I first fell in love with photography and filmmaking way back in high school (yep — class of 2012 from Ferris High!). I actually preferred film class over photography, but those years planted a creative seed that never stopped growing. I took four years of filmmaking and one year of photography, and by 2008, I had a camera in my hand every chance I got.

When I became a mom in 2015 (just two days after the 4th of July — fireworks and baby snuggles, anyone?), everything changed. I wanted to stay home with my daughter and still find a creative outlet. So my mom, being the MVP she is, bought me my first camera. I wasn’t charging yet — just offering fun sessions because I loved it. She believed in me and gave me the jump start I didn’t even know I needed. 💛

From Tutus to Full-Time Photography

I actually started a little business back then called LC Tutu Creations — making custom tutus, onesies, tees, hoodies, car decals... you name it. I'd offer free mini sessions for clients to show off their outfits and smash cakes — it was a blast. I still dream about crafting again (if I ever find the space for it 😂).

Through those years, I learned so much from other photographers near and far, and I’ve taken several courses (with more planned — especially for newborn posing & safety, which is a huge priority for me).

Big Leap in 2020

In 2020, just a few months after the world flipped around with Covid happening, I left my job working in a retirement home's kitchen and dining room and became a full-time photographer. Scary? YES. Worth it? 1000%. I’ve never looked back. Every session, every client, every story I get to help tell through my lens — I’m beyond grateful.

If you’ve cheered me on, shared my work, booked with me (or saved up just to make it happen) — THANK YOU. You’re helping me live this wild, beautiful dream.

📸 What’s Next?

I’ve got big goals — more magazine features, more incredible sessions, and more moments that make your heart skip when you see your photos. I even went to WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photography International) in Vegas in 2023 and it blew my mind. Being surrounded by that much inspiration was everything.