:: Lauren Brown Photography ::

::Featured in Instyle Weddings::

2008-08-08T14:34:00.003-06:00

Ok, so this feature is not as huge and glorious as my Bride and Bloom Magazine feature but I thought it would be fun to tell you about it. They picked some of my detail shots from Natalie and John Zagaria's wedding for their "destination details" planning page. Look below. My photos are the wedding sign and moose cookie cutter in the upper right hand cover (#4 & #5)

Magazine says this about the photos:

4. The Location
Nestled in a lush green field, a handwritten sign looks as natural as a fence post and points guest in the right direction
5. The Favor
At this McAllister, Montana wedding, a moose-shaped cookie cutter makes a unique favor.

Featured in The Bride and Bloom Magazine!

2008-07-28T11:03:00.005-06:00

I am so excited to tell you that I have been nationally published in the bride & bloom magazine. It is a beautifully put together magazine that features weddings with extra attention to details and flowers. The wedding featured is Natalie Toppel and John Zagaria's from July 1, 2007.

Katalin Green was the wedding coordinator and Avant Floral did the flowers.

Click HERE to see more of Natalie & John's wedding photos and HERE to view their album.

Ok... this is my favorite part! Natalie is asked "what is your advice to other brides?" and she says, " make sure you have a good photographer because when it is all over, all you have are the memories and the pictures and you want to have the right things taken."

New York Times Wedding annoucements :: Zeno Baucus & Stephanie Denton Wedding

2008-07-20T16:39:00.017-06:00

I have some exciting news! I was honored to be chosen to photograph the engagement photos and wedding of Stephanie Denton and Zeno Baucus. Zeno and Stephanie are both lawyers in Washington D.C. and Zeno's father is Max Baucus, a Senator of this fabulous state of Montana.

Stephanie and Zeno's wedding was announced in the New York times on June 15th, so I was fortunate enough to have one of the engagement photos published!

I had a wonderful time getting to know Stephanie and Zeno. Below are some of their favorite photos from our engagement session.

Missoula Montana Wedding

2008-07-19T10:23:00.006-06:00

I was hired by Melissa and Steve to photograph their wedding weekend in Missoula, Montana, May 2nd and 3rd. Melissa grew up in Missoula where her family still resides and Steve has family on the East coast. Friends and family from around the country flew into Missoula to celebrate. They held their rehearsal dinner at the ball park in Missoula, were married at a local church and held their reception at the Holiday Inn right on the river in downtown Missoula. The weekend was beautiful and sunny. Melissa and Steve were so much fun to work with! As you will see from the photos, they were carefree and up for anything.

Their album turned out beautiful! Click HERE to view Melissa and Steve's album. Enjoy.

Out of the studio. NY here I come.

2008-07-16T09:20:00.003-06:00

Case is in a wedding in Buffalo, NY this Saturday so we are off for the week. I'll be back in the studio on Tuesday, July 22nd. Till then, you can contact me at 406.580.2935, email me or, Cali, my most fabulous assistant will be here at the studio.

Paradise Valley, a montana wedding story

2008-07-16T08:56:00.022-06:00

I met Ruth and Robert in a coffee shop in Livingston, Montana for our first meeting. They had been sitting on a bench sipping wine in the early afternoon, possibly deciding on wine to be served at their wedding. I immediately fell in love with these two! They are so passionate about life! We share a common love for great food and great wine.

Their wedding at Robert's family home in the Paradise Valley was simple yet spectacular, small and intimate, full of amazing wine and food. Private Chef, Ryan Lafoley came to the house to cater the event and the fabulous, Leslie Lukas did all of the flowers. You'll see from the photos, it was a gorgeous day, rare to Montana Aprils.

Their album turned out beautiful! Check it out!! Click Here to view their album.

Congratulation Ruth and Robert!

I'm so fired!!!

2008-07-16T08:53:00.002-06:00

I'm so sorry! I've been a terrible blogger lately... let me put it this way, I have been incredibly busy! The good news is I promise to catch you up with all my fun shoot in the past ummm... 4 months. Yikes! So, stay posted!

Cheers, Lauren

Turks & Caicos Pics

2008-06-06T10:55:00.029-06:00

Ahhh, the Turks and Caicos... it was a beautiful, fun trip. 85 degree air, 85 degree water, white sand beaches. Paradise! It always takes me a few days to wind down and get into the swing of relaxing and playing and by the time I have gotten really good at it, it is time to come home.

We had so much fun on the trip. Both sets of parents came down for an official meet and greet. It was as if they had been friends since childhood.

Ahhh, the colors!

This is Peter, Case's brother. We saw a huge sting ray at this site as well as lots of star fish, coral, & sand dollars.

Cheers! Nothing like a cold Corona on the boat.

We took the boat to an uninhabited island, Iguana Island. We hiked around & found some iguana!

My point & shoot camera is waterproof, so fun to jump in the ocean with it.

We ate lots of yummy fish & conch by the ocean.

Me and my mom.

This is Case.

Jim, veterinarian extraordinaire.

Conch shells adorn the vet clinic.

There are always beautiful flowers blooming.

Old buoys along the path to the cottage where Case and I stayed.

I love this shot of Jack, the dog with every one's feet.

A silly sand self portrait.

Away to the Turks & Caicos

2008-05-11T18:15:00.013-06:00

Case's Dad is a veterinarian and owns part of a Vet clinic in Provincials (Provo for short), Turks and Caicos. Case's folks go down every 14 months or so and always invite Case (and now me) to come along. It is a blast! Turquoise water, amazing diving, sunshine! We can't say no! Ahhh, I can't wait! We leave tomorrow for 10 days. So, I'll be out of the studio through Thursday, May 22nd but WILL be responding to emails if you'd like to get in touch with me.

lauren@laurenbrownphoto.com

Here are some photos from the last time we were there, Christmas of 2006.

This is the view from the porch.

This is Lucky. He is one of the doggies that lives at the vet clinic. As you can see, he has 3 legs... very lucky and very sweet.

This is Happy Cat. He is very happy and lovie.

Case of course.

Me and Case.

The whole family. Peter, Mindy (Case's brother and sister in law) Martha and Jim (Case's parents) me and Case.

The boys, Case, Jim and Peter.

Sunset from the deck.

:: boudoir session ::

2008-05-09T17:11:00.015-06:00

I am excited to show you my latest and greatest boudoir photographs. Spring called me last week wanting some fun photos for her fiance'. He has a band, Creating Enemies, that has a new cd being released and a big birthday bash coming up. She bought him this new guitar and wanted some sexy photos to go along with the guitar. Needless to say, she's HOT! I put these photos together for the birthday present... a calendar. I think he'll love it!

Out of town for a wedding!

2008-05-01T15:43:00.005-06:00

I'll be out of town Friday, May 2nd through Tuesday, May 6th. First I am headed to Missoula to photograph Melissa and Steve's wedding extravaganza starting Friday with the rehearsal then a softball game! Saturday is the wedding. Everyone keep their fingers crossed for nice weather.

Sunday I am headed to Whitefish to meet up with my family to celebrate my grandfather's 80th birthday. It is all going to be so much fun!

I'll be checking my email and have my cell phone with me (406)580.2935.

This is Melissa and Steve. We did their engagement session last summer. They are an amazing couple. Can't wait to tell you all about their wedding. For now, click HERE to see their wedding website.

Cheers, Lauren

Case and I are ENGAGED!

2008-04-23T16:22:00.004-06:00

Big news! Case and I are engaged! He popped the question at Bridger Bowl on the last chairlift ride of the day on April 6th. I, of course, said OF COURSE! We were skiing with my parents on a warm day with lots of heavy wet new snow. We sat in the sun and enjoyed a great lunch and beers on the deck of Deer Park Chalet. Case my dad's permission on the run before our chairlift ride (how cute!) and we all celebrated that night with champagne and thai food. It was an amazing day!

I've been waiting to blog about it so I could tell all of my family first so they didn't have to read about it on the internet (I am sure some of you brides can relate).

This is me and Case in the Dominican Republic, last November.

Larry is going to do our engagement photos soon. I'll also get you some photos of the ring soon. Lets just say he did an amazing job!

happy earth day!

2008-04-22T14:25:00.010-06:00

Happy Earth Day everyone! I guess this day is like every other to me but it is especially nice to raise the awareness and consciousness of environmental awareness.

I've been trying harder to do more and more things to reduce, reuse and recycle. Here's my list of my earth friendly actions:

1. I bring cloth bags to the grocery store and don't use plastic or paper any more.
2. I've been eating more locally grown food as well as organic food.
3. We recycle everything we can here at the studio as well as at home.
4. Case and I have been leaving a car at home and taking just one car to work.
5. Switched to eco friendly cleaning product.
6. We use recycled toilet paper and paper towel.
7. I've been trying to cut back on my water consumption but I really love my long showers.
8.We been switching to energy efficient light bulbs.
9. I bring a to-go cup with me everywhere for coffee or tea as well as a water bottle to fill up.
10. I don't by overly packaged product.
9. When it warms up a tad bit more I'll have my bike at the studio so I can cruise around town.
10. Signed up for Working Assets long distance phone service. They automatically send a percentage of profits as donation to nonprofit groups working for peace, equality, human rights and the environment. Karma Points Baby!!

I'd love to hear what you are doing and if you have any tips for me.

I watched a Planet Earth episode last night about the "Ice Worlds". It made me cry... the polar bears really are having a hard time finding food because of the melting ice. Really sad. So I calculated my carbon footprint to see how big my footprint is. Yikes!! Although it is below average, they say I need to reduce my carbon footprint from 17.24 to 2 to combat climate change! I guess that means driving a more fuel efficient car, flying less (boohoo), and OH so much more! I guess I have a new resolution for the year. :)

Calculate you carbon foot print HERE.

Fuel the Change!

2008-04-10T18:31:00.003-06:00

So, as many of you know, I have a new studio and share the building with amazingly creative people. Three awesome guys who work at Chisel, next door are seniors in the Montana State Film school, Royce Gorsuch and Nate Holstedt and Collin Arndt. They took part in a contest to create a 30 second video promoting the advantages of ethanol. They had to address: How is ethanol a part of your life? How do you see ethanol making a difference in the environment?

The contest started January 28th and the winners will be announced on or around May 7th. The public is encouraged to vote for their favorite "ad". The winner will have their ad run on national TV. So, get out there and vote!!!

So, the coolest thing about the film, besides it being an environmental aware promotion is Larry and my sister, Cody are in it!!! Check it out and ENJOY!

Amazing job guys!!! You are so talented!!

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Here are some photos off of Larry's photos he took while the guys were filming him!!

an insite into Lauren's brain: my new favorite movie

2008-04-07T11:36:00.000-06:00

So... I tend to LOVE musicals, my favorites have been Moulin Rouge and Chicago so I guess it's not a surprise that I have fallen in LOVE with the movie Across the Universe. They've taken the Beatles songs and woven them into a story of love, war, friendship and rock 'n roll. The film is so artistically inspirational and emotionally moving. It makes me want to sing! I didn't think it would be a favorite of Case's (my dear boyfriend who will sit through almost any chick flick with me) but he loved it too and has been raving about it to all of his buddies. Larry loves it, which doesn't surprise me because he always appreciates most artistic film. So, check it out... its out on DVD. The Across the Universe website is sweeet too!

:: meet sawyer ::

2008-04-03T13:15:00.023-06:00

Meet new baby Sawyer. I had a chance to photograph Lindsay and Greg when Lindsay was still pregnant with Sawyer back in December (Click HERE to see their maternity photos). I was so excited to meet the new little man! He has such great eye contact and personality. Thank you Lindsay and Greg for letting me document your family as it grows and a big Congratulations!

I love the dynamics of this shot. Sawyer's like "wow, hi mom" and Greg is looking at Lindsay with adoration and love. Such an awesome happy family!

Christmas in Yellowstone

2008-04-02T17:10:00.023-06:00

I am so embarrassed that I am just now, in APRIL! posting this fabulous wedding. I guess I've had a pretty hectic few months.

Well the story goes that Heidi and Erik contacted me last year about this time about photographing her wedding, Christmas Eve 2007, in Yellowstone National Park. Believe it or not, I jumped at the chance because I could tell they were fun-loving, outdoorsy people. I got to meet them in May of 2007 and photograph them in the park (Click HERE to view their engagement photos). We had a wonderful time and hit it off right away.

Christmas Eve came quickly and Case (my sweet boyfriend) and I made our way to Mammoth to meet Heidi and Erik and photograph their union. Their ceremony was held on the board walk on Mammoth Hot Springs early in the morning. To our pleasant surprise it was pretty warm and snowing. Case and I were honored to be the witnesses and sign their marriage licence. Heidi and Erik were all about the photos so we spent the morning cruising the park and jumping out at great locations. Oh yeah, they went cross-country skiing too! It was fabulous. It made my Christmas so special and memorable to be part of their day.

Thank you Heidi & Erik for including me in your perfectly snowy wedding day.

Click HERE to view Heidi & Erik's wedding album.

We started in Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and went from there. The day included minor wardrobe changes to fit the locations. Enjoy!

Case snapped this shot while I was adjusting Heidi's hood. She looked so cute!

Vegas Baby! New products!

2008-04-01T10:47:00.010-06:00

Larry & I had such a great time in Vegas. The sun was shining there and it was truly spring! It was challenging to come back to snow, snow and more snow in Montana.

We picked up some fabulous new products. My favorite is Finao, an amazing album binding company who offers the coolest in album covers and styles. I can't wait to produce some of these albums to show off!

I'll be offering some affordable parents albums and guests books with engagement photos from Asuka Book.

I'll also be offering framed photos in the next month as well as have a new custom online ordering system.

Larry and I cruised across the street to the Bellagio for some culture and art. Ha! We caught some American Modernism at the Bellagio's Gallery of Fine Art.

We got to hang out with our girlfriend, Cindy Cieluch.

Cindy, Larry & me!

Home again Home again!

2008-03-25T17:29:00.008-06:00

I've made it back from Vegas with loads of new inspiration, motivation and products!!! Here are some awesome photos by Larry I stole off our Peach Street Studio blog.

I'll be telling you more about it this week! For now, enjoy.

Me in front of Planet Hollywood.

We asked this nice man to take our photo... a fellow photographer from Canada named Dave Merrow. To our surprise and great satisfaction he dove to the sidewalk to capture our portrait under the foe-Eiffel tower! Thanks man!

Inside the Paris Casino. Ooh La La!

WPPI here we come!

2008-03-13T16:59:00.002-06:00

Just a heads up, I'm out of my office Thursday, March 13th through Wednesday, March 19th. Larry and I are heading down to Las Vegas to the WPPI convention and tradeshow. Can't wait to tell you all about it.

For now, if you need to get in touch, call my cell phone:
406.580.2935.

Cheers, Lauren

Larry Stanley and Lauren Brown Under one Roof

2008-03-13T14:09:00.003-06:00

Larry and I are just so stoked to be here at Peach Street Studios! I love walking into the studio in the morning. Larry was a bit concerned about driving over the hill from Livingston to Bozeman but its proved to be no sweat. Here are some really fun photos we took now that have our space all set up. If you haven't been over to see the space, please stop!

Also, for more fun photos and updates check out Larry's Blog and our new Peach Street Studio Blog.

Welcome!

I love this shot Larry took of me.

This is my work station area.

I have to say, I cracked up the whole time I was editing and posting these photos. The fish eye photos are SO funny of Larry and me!

Our shooting space. Its small but works great!

This is the one that kills me! So funny!

The gals at Avant sent over flowers for the party. Thanks Katalin and girls!

Custom Peach Street Studios cookies. Yum!

peach street studios :: the photo session::

2008-03-12T12:21:00.016-06:00

So Larry and I set up a "photobooth" for party people to have their photos taken. There weren't too many takers except our good friends and family but they turned out so fun!

From left to right: Kathe Lesage, Case Brown, Deb Brown, Scott Brown (in the back) Heather Stanley, me, Cody Brown, Larry Stanley, Tim Jacobsen, Jennie Lynn Stanley and Christopher Allen.

Larry and me :)

My mom, aunt Kathe and me.

Case, me and Cody.

Dad, mom and me.

Yeah... I'm a bit concerned that both my boyfriend and my dad can touch their tongues to their noses... not to mention have their picture taken doing it!!! Ha!

Cali and Kurt.

Larry and Jennie Lynn.

Larry and Heather.

Getting a bit crazy.

peach street studios :: the party ::

2008-03-12T10:34:00.019-06:00

We had our grand opening "ignition party" this last Friday. The party was in celebration of the entire Peach Street Studios building being filled with creative businesses. To recap, the here at Peach Street Studios are: Classic Ink, Chisel Industries, Jereco Studios, Mnky, Thought Kitchen, Larry Stanley Photography and myself, Lauren Brown Photography.

It was quite the event! The whole building was in a frenzy the week of the party, fixing up, planning cleaning and coordinating. The Zebra Cocktail Lounge did the amazing drinks, La Creme Custom Pastries did the food, the fabulous Leslie Lukas hooked us up with some planning and gorgeous flowers. The building was even professionally lit! It went off beautifully. Thank you to everyone who was able to make it. It was a fun and special night for both me and Larry.

Larry and I hired Britany Nelson to photograph the party for us so we could enjoy the evening and leave the shooting to her. Most of these are her shots and some are Larry's.

Enjoy.

This is Tim with Moonstone Pictures, Larry in the middle and a great friend of Larry's, Christopher.

This is Jennie Lyn, Larry's oldest daughter.

Yarrow had a cool light on his signage.

Jeremia and Luke of Jereco Studios.

Kietra (on the left) chatting with Sara and her husband.

JP and friends having some laughs.

Leslie Lukas and Larry chatting in Chisel.

Mnky boys, Chris and Zach and some friends.

Chris and Zach. nough said.

Elsa Campbell and Cody cruising into Jereco Studios.

My most wonderful amazing sister, Cody.

Me and Cody.

Yarrow.

Harold and Kietra.

My aunt, Kathe LeSage drove over for the party!

Yarrow and the girls who help run the show, Maria Sanderson and Jessica Johnson.

ski trip :chapter four: banff

2008-03-11T16:39:00.008-06:00

We headed to Banff, Alberta next to see the world renowned mountain town and to stay at the luxurious, Banff Springs Hotel. It was the perfect end to our trip; amazing views, delicious food of every ethnicity and great service. We skied Sunshine Village for a day. It is a mellow intermediate mountain, opposite of Revelstoke but still fun to experience.

The drive back to Montana was a long one through the prairies of Alberta and Northern Montana. It was almost shocking to transition from such extreme mountains to flat plains.

This is the view from the parking lot at the Banff Springs Hotel!

The hotel is so amazing and gothic. It was originally built in 1907! Click here to read its history.

A funny self portrait in the hallway of the hotel.

The Banff Springs Hotel at night.

ski trip :chapter three: revelstoke, bc. heliskiing!!!

2008-03-11T13:52:00.036-06:00

So, here they are! The heliskiing photos. Needless to say, it was phenomenal. We went with Selkirk Heliskiing who leases over 500,000 acres of mountain terrain to helicopter clients to perfect powder turns. We had a foot and a half of fresh snow and skied 8 runs. Just jumping in and out of the helicopter was mind blowing! It was the perfect way to celebrate Jan's graduation. As we made turns down one run Jan yelled to me (only half joking) "well Lauren, now we can die." It was a major check off the bucket list.

Thank you Jan for inviting me on your celebration trip. It was unforgettable and more fun than I could have imagined!

We couldn't make it to the usual pick-up location due to avalanche bombing of near the highway. Thank goodness our vehicle was a helicopter. It came and picked us up!

Self portrait in the reflection of the helicopters windshield.

Perma-grin from here on out!

I'm in heaven! Soaking it all in!

This is our guide Norm. He was great. He yodeled the whole day so we could find him!

Norm and the pilot scouting and deciding where we would ski.

It is so crazy, the helicopter lands just a foot and a half from where we were huddled. The pilot was amazing!

The Columbia River and highway from the air.

Jan was invited to sit in the front on the ride home! Lucky girl!

Still grinning!

Here is our pilot.

Here's our group! A cool couple from Toronto and their friend, 3 boys from San Francisco, Jan and me. We were lucky and had only 8, there are usually 11 in a group. We all had a blast. Lots of laughter, hoots and happy hollering all day!

Snow angels at the end of the day. Thats me:

This is my angel:

After skiing we all gathered had some Canadian beer and relived the day. We decided it was a great way to end the day with a shot-ski of tequila! Yeah!