About
ABOUT
Laura Shepard Photography and team is based out of beautiful Southern Ca. we specialize in weddings, couples & lifestyle photography
I'm Laura!
Hi there!
And this is my hubby Guy:) We have been married now for over 27 years & counting! Guy and I were both born and raised in Southern Ca. but met in Utah at a Sundance work Christmas party and even though it wasn't love at first sight, it was pretty darn closeđ¤ We have 3 beautiful kids and a handsome son in-law! Something unexpected about me (for most people:) is that I'm a new "chicken mom" my kids think I've lost it, but really they have just been replaced is all haha-I'm kind of obsessed with them! (is that strange:)?!
Let's talk photography! I have been a lifestyle photographer for over 11 years now! What started as a way to cope with the sudden loss of my beautiful mother in the late summer of 2010 has turned into an amazing journey and career which I absolutely am grateful for and love so so much!
I knew from the very beginning that I LOVED shooting weddings. My third shoot I did was a wedding and it was so thrilling, capturing all the feels! Because our kids were still growing up and our schedules were pretty hectic, I only took a handful of weddings per year and focused more on family and portrait sessions. BUT now that I only have my chickens to raise:) I am so excited that I can now document weddings full timeđ¤
My approach to all my sessions, in particular with covering weddings is that I really try and help your experience be calming and to enjoy all of it! I love being able to help create and preserve incredible moments for my clients that so often become friendsđ¤
Now let's talk about my style of photography! So everyone needs posed photos of course, but what I love, is catching the unexpected shots! So when you hire us that is exactly what you will get, a nice combination of both! I also love fun photos! After all, it's your wedding, so let's have some fun!
My edits are unique to each wedding and session! You will never see the exact same edits on 2 weddings- this is because no 2 weddings are alike! I am not going to use the same edits on a sunny beach wedding, with a wedding in NY for example. With that being said, I do love deep colors and incredible light, and I like to bring those out in my work. Your beautiful photos will timeless with a little twist! My favorite thing to do after I get home (or to a hotel) from a wedding is to upload and see all the treasures! You will get a complimentary sneak peek gallery of 30+ hand edited digital images to hold you over until I complete your full gallery! I love working on your photos just as much as I love capturing your day!
If you are looking to add a standout video package to your big day, my daughter Rio is a very talented and creative wedding videographer and we often work side by side:) Rio and I offer bundle packages when booked together! We have very similar visions and style and would love to help make your wedding vision seamless and your expectations a reality!
My team and I would love to be a part of your amazing day, whether you are planning a quaint backyard wedding, an elopement with just the 2 of you, or if your dream wedding takes you across the world to Santorini! We will be there for you, and with you. We will help preserve your day forever in your hearts and in your home with stunning photographs that will bring a smile to your face and will take you back to your dayđ¤
XOXO laurađ¸