LaurMar Photo

28/11/2025

For years, this verse has been framed and sitting in my living room…

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” - Psalm 100:4-5

I started reflecting on this verse in a season of great grief. The year one of my friends unexpectedly passed away. At the time, I had never experienced grief like that before.

Today, I woke up with this verse on my heart again.

This year has been a hard one. Not just for me, but for many I know.

Unexpected loss of loved ones
Unexpected breakups
Questioning God’s promise and His goodness
Fears surrounding finances

The list goes on and on. And some days it’s easy (and honestly needed) to sit in the middle of grief and grieve

But today I woke up with a verse about entering God’s gates with thanksgiving!

I learned years ago that entering God’s gates with thanksgiving and praise doesn’t take away the sadness or the grief, but it does change your heart posture to allow room for both.

In the middle of the verse it says, “the Lord is good”

I have wrestled with that more times than I care to admit.

How can a good God, a faithful God, a loving God let there be so much pain and sadness and grief?

How can a faithful God take so long to answer His promises?

And to be honest, I still don’t know. These are genuine questions I beg Jesus to answer.

But, I do know that in the moments life feels darkest and where I sit in the corner surrounded by grief, when I bring that to Him wrapped in thanksgiving and praise, it all begins to change.

The story doesn’t change.
The facts don’t change.
And honestly, sometimes the sadness doesn’t change.
But my heart, slowly but surely, begins to change.
It begins to make room again.
It begins to have sadness and joy coexist.

So, on this Thanksgiving, my prayer for you all who read this is that no matter the season and the hard you are walking that you enter God’s gates with thanksgiving and praise. Even if tears are streaming down your face. He promises to wipe the tears from our eyes.

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Edit: by me

20/11/2025

16/11/2025

LaurMar Holiday Special’s are ✨️LIVE✨️

I’m so excited about this holiday season and am excited to get some deals in your hands!! Wahoo!!

This year I’m offering:

🎄 $50 off a session - pay now, book later! This is good for my 60 and 90 minute sessions! AND this is the lowest my sessions will be because I’m changing my session pricing structure at the beginning of the year (even for past clients)

🎄 $250 off any in-country or out-of-country elopement! I love me a good elopement! And if this is your dream NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK!! Let’s gooooooo!!!

🎄 $500 off my Grand Adventure wedding package! This is regularly $8500, but now it’s only $8000! And let me tell you it is the WORKS package! It comes with everything! 10 hours, 2nd shooter, rehearsal coverage, photobook, bo***ir session, and so much more!! Also if you’ve already booked a wedding you can upgrade to this package for the same deal! Wahoo!

I can’t wait to get some of you guys in front of my camera!!! Eek! 🎄✨️❄️

Tell your friends! ❤️

**valid until 11/30/2024

13/11/2025

From one of my first and very forced models to now being a senior 😭 (and still very forced to take these photos)

I can't believe my bubs is a senior! Having a brother 13 years younger than you means that you literally get to watch them grow up. Nathan has always followed me around, been down for a breakfast date or adventure, and is constantly ready to flash his dimple and make you laugh.

I can't wait to see where this life takes him! He already knows I'm one of his biggest fans

11/11/2025

These two 🫶🏼 seriously can’t get over them!

Last year, I met Daniel when he was a groomsmen in a wedding. As I was leaving, Daniel stopped me and told me he was going to hire me for his wedding one day. I laughed and told him to message me when he had a ring. Well, earlier this year, he messaged me and told me he had a ring.

And well, here we are!

I can’t believed the moment I initially laughed off now gets to be reality! And I get to shoot his and Demaree’s wedding! I literally couldn’t be more excited about it if I tried!!

Forever and ever thankful that our paths crossed years ago and now I get to be part of their story! 🥺 Unwell.

09/11/2025

Calling small businesses/makers who want to participate in my annual 12 days of christmas giveaway!! Looking for about 5-6 more!!

03/11/2025

The sweet little Grace family!

20/10/2025

My sister got married on Saturday 🥺 and it was the most gorgeous day and all her wedding dreams come to life!

It’s been a journey for Emma to get here, but Spencer is her answer to prayer. He makes her happy, is steady as an oak, and they balance each other so well.

Before Emma walked down the aisle, we prayed over her and I prayed that God would show up and dwell with us. And do you know what He did? He sent a whole swarm of ladybugs! They covered Emma and Spencer and all of us the whole ceremony! It was like a little wink from Heaven.

Em, I’m so glad you found your forever and that he makes you so happy! And Spencer, welcome to the family officially!

And a huge thank you to my friend, Alyssa Arney, for associate shooting for me so I could just enjoy the day! Edits and photos of Emma and Spencer by yours truly 🫶🏼

14/10/2025

Saturday with the new Mr and Mrs Reese was something special! 🫶🏼

From my very first phone call with Maddie it felt like I was talking to a friend. We share grandma early bedtimes and a love of Christmas (however we differ on a love of Taylor Swift- don’t hate me). So when her wedding rolled around it was like getting to capture a dear friend. And Kyle was there too 😂

Getting a front row seat to Kyle and Maddie’s wedding day was truly a gift and so so fun!

I’m forever and always grateful that my clients feel more like friends than anything else

05/10/2025

My brother is the coolest...I can't believe he's a senior 😭

04/10/2025

Someone book here for a wedding and hire me!! It's so so dreamy!!

Inquire here: www.laurmarphoto.com/bookme

04/10/2025

Have you ever wanted to feel confident and beautiful in your skin?

What woman doesn’t, right?

Well, I’m teaming up with my good friend Stevie to bring you a bo***ir day at a local new venue in Everett, PA!

It’s an incredible experience! An experience where you’ll walk away feeling beautiful, empowered, confident, and sexy!

But don’t just take my word for it! Here’s what one of my past boud ladies had to say…

“I can’t stop looking at my photos! I did a Bo***ir session with Lauren. I can not recommend having that experience with this photographer enough. She was so relaxed and warm, l felt totally comfortable and had a blast!! I am not a size 2. l am not a model. I never like any picture l take but l can’t stop looking at my photos, I’m so proud of them! Lauren is so talented and understands how to pose and prompt you so that your pictures will be amazing. If you have ever considered a session like this, book with Lauren. You will have a fantastic experience and love your photos.”

So, know that I’ve convinced you…here are the details!

🎀 It will be held on November 22 at the North Spring Ballroom in Everett, PA

🎀 You will receive an online gallery with color and black and white images

🎀 Hair and makeup will be done by Stevie Quarry on site

🎀 You can bring 2 outfits and any props (think shoes, veil, etc)

🎀 Here are the package options 🎀

Packages 1:
Hour bo***ir session
Up to 2 outfits
Online gallery
Color and black/white images
Hair done by Stevie Hess
$375 +tax

Packages 2:
Hour bo***ir session
Up to 2 outfits
Online gallery
Color and black/white images
Makeup done by Stevie Hess
$405 +tax

Packages 3:
Hour bo***ir session
Up to 2 outfits
Online gallery
Color and black/white images
Hair and makeup done by Stevie Hess
$465 +tax

🎀 And here are the available timeslots 🎀
(plan for 2-2.5 hours, but this would be the start time)

9am
10am
11am
Noon
1pm
2pm
3pm

To book and secure your date, just message me! We can’t wait to see you!! 🫶🏼