April Lauren Photography

Thomasina and Aaron

2011-10-19T20:46:00.000-07:00

Michelle's Bridals

2011-06-11T19:30:00.000-07:00

Weekend Adventure

2011-05-20T19:45:00.000-07:00

This weekend I spent in the great outdoors camping, hiking and photographing everything I possibly could.

Auntie A

2011-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:00

I spent the weekend with my sweet sister and niece in the Mobile Area. Emily worked most of the time I was there, so I got to play Auntie A all weekend. My niece is the sweetest thing. I love her so much. I did take some beautiful pictures of her, here are a few of my favorites...I sure do love this little girl!!

Doesn't it break your heart?! She was terrified of the water.So this was the only one we took at this spot!POOR SWEET BABY!

Did I say I love this little girl?I sure do love her!XOXO-A

New News.

2011-03-15T19:24:00.000-07:00

Yes, I dropped my Web site.I know! Sad day!It is only a temporary drop.You see, I am rebranding.I have new goals, new ideas.BIG ideas!{Aren't the all! Haha.}
In the mean time...My favorite photography blogs are more personable.SO! I hope that I willpost more often, and plan to add a more personal touch to my posts!
XOXO~A

The Martins

2010-12-20T21:59:00.000-08:00

The Ennis Family

2010-11-27T15:00:00.000-08:00

Settling in

2010-11-17T21:19:00.001-08:00

Change.

I crave it. I fear it. 

I am a pretty emotional person... 

over analytical... 

I find myself in extremes... 

And, most of the time I do not know how to just be myself.

When I lose myself in a moment of simplistic beauty... art...

that is when I find peace, and an overwhelming love for every sweet moment this life brings.

Adam and Michelle Engaged!

2010-11-16T08:14:00.000-08:00

The Lodens

2010-11-08T20:56:00.000-08:00

Shante and Jayden

2010-10-31T21:34:00.000-07:00

Roll Tide

2010-09-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Lee Family: Alabama Portrait Photographer

2010-08-18T08:17:00.000-07:00

Back in June, I photographed my Grandfather's marriage. My Grandma Connie passed away in June 2002. I was so happy for him to finally be at the point where he could remarry. But, the point of this post, I did a very super mini session with my Aunt Kelly and her beautiful family.

The Anthony Family

2010-08-03T20:17:00.000-07:00

Summer

2010-07-17T20:51:00.000-07:00

Laila

2010-06-24T08:25:00.000-07:00

Sarah

2010-06-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

While shopping and celebrating my sweet sisters 22nd birthday she allowed me to subject her to an impromptu photo session. Sarah has great style... I bought some balloons and voila! I adore my sisters soo much! They are sooo special to me.

My Sister

2010-05-26T21:09:00.000-07:00

Senior Session with Priscilla

2010-05-08T23:35:00.000-07:00

Today I did a Senior session with Priscilla. I am so excited about how the images turned out! I think the images really capture her personality! She is such a sweet girl!

Undergraduate Senior Pictures: Charity

2010-05-08T18:57:00.000-07:00

Jaycee: Two Years Old

2010-04-27T20:01:00.000-07:00

I know what you must be thinking, there is no way this sweet little one is merely two, but I assure you she is, and she is an absolute doll! Jaycee is the most precious two year old! She is sooo full of personality... she is just precious. I had so much fun taking her pictures! She photographs so well, so I have tons of pictures to chose from.

Cody and Amber Engagments

2010-04-26T19:34:00.000-07:00

Amber and my sister Emily went to school together and are very close friends, I really cannot believe she is all grown up and getting married!! We got together this past weekend and shot her engagement photographs with her finance, Cody, at Crow Mountain Ranch. The weather... My goodness the Weather was terrible. But, I really love all the images despite the gray skies!

I prayed the whole way out to Ranch the rain would break, and thankfully it did!

I also took some images of Cody and Amber with their daughter Trinity, I will post some soon.

The horses out at the ranch loved having us wandering around! They were showing off, by running around, bucking and acting crazy. I will post a picture of the crazy horses soon too!

My dear friend Alison

2010-04-22T20:33:00.000-07:00

My Sweet friend Alison agreed to be my model today. Yesterday at lunch I noticed this little field of wild flowers that I thought would make a perfect setting for some awesome pictures! I put a little message on facebook in search of a model because I knew this little location would result in some pretty images, and I am so glad Alison agreed to be my model!! I had so much fun! And we saw ladybugs everywhere! It made me think of the film Under the Tuscan sun, because of the story the crazy Italian actress tells about lady bugs!

My brothers Engagment Pictures

2010-04-13T20:04:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about my brothers wedding in October. Can I just say, I love Kayla to death. She and my brother are so sweet together.

I never posted my favorites!

The Tew Family

2010-04-11T03:18:00.000-07:00

This morning I met the Tew family at Capital park in Tuscaloosa. We had so much fun, their little girls are angels. I love how each little girl owns her own little personality, the three girls are quite different from one another. Laura, the eldest, nurtures and helps her little sisters. She says her favorite color is red and wore platform sandles for her pictures. Mia lives in her own little world, always lagging behind the other two, but doesn't really seem to care. She pouts in a passive way that seems to always get her what she wants. Pink tops her favorite color list, and rightfully so. She reminds me of my sister Sarah when Sarah was a child. Sarah always wore lacy socks. And then there is Allie, whose shy and bashful side masks (only for a little while) the most adorable little personality. She really likes to play and explore, most often she runs ahead of everyone else. She said her favorite color is purple, and she doesn't give hugs because she is a scientist. Haha. So sweet. Thank you guys for letting me spend my Saturday morning with you and your sweet family!

Reflections

2010-04-09T22:50:00.000-07:00

A few days ago, I grabbed my camera and spent some time in reflection and taking pictures. I played with camera settings and really captured what I saw:

(My favorite! The one bright green tree!)

God has blessed us with so much beauty. I marvel at everything he gives me, has given me .He loves me. Really, he knows me by name and more he knows me by every atom of my being and he loves me anyway. He lifts me and guides me and never leaves me alone. And then, on top of that he gives me daily miracles which serve as a constant reminder of this presence and love he shares with me.

I know he gives us everything we need, and exactly when we need it. Lately, I have been planning. I have been planning and stressing and making lists and remaking lists. And, really... I have to accept that I have what I need and until I fully understand what I have and learn to use what I have receiving more or getting more would simply be a waste.

The Hansen Family

2010-04-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

The Hansen Family and I attend church together. This little family makes the word precious seem like an understatement. Austin graduates this May from UA's School of Law, so we had our session around campus. Can I just say, I love UA. I enjoyed every minute I walked the campus grounds as an undergrad!

Michelle

2010-04-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

Since I have known Michelle, I have noticed she glides through everything with this easygoing attitude that I adore... and she is really funny. I really loved our little session. We had a lot of fun, and all before Vampire Diaries! haha.

Zach and Kayla

2010-03-30T13:23:00.000-07:00

On Saturday I was lucky enough to take engagement pictures for my brother. Kayla and Zach are such an attractive couple. I am going to post a lot of pictures soon! I know Kayla is ready to see them.

Kayla and Zach have dated for the last four years. This past December Zach popped the big question at Rock City in Tennessee. For those that do not know, this city of rocks is truly magical at Christmas time...

More pictures soon!

Emily, Cody and Laila

2010-03-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

My sister Emily and Cody have the most precious baby in the entire world. Laila is four months, but strong and so sweet. I love my little niece so much. I will post more soon!

Alliebama and Pollie

2010-03-30T12:01:00.000-07:00

Alliebama, the Shih Tzu, loves playing but hates to have her picture taken. My mom took Allie and Pollie to the groomers and Allie came back with pink hair... but I was not able to get her to sit still and look at the camera... and as soon as we got outside she rolled around and tugged at her cute little bow. She makes messy look good though, haha.

My Mom's baby Pollie stood still and looked at the camera, even when she did not want to. She is the best little model. She is a mere 3 pounds but once attacked my sister's boxer my jumping on Daisey's face.

I love this picture...

2010-03-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

Sarah: My sweet Sister!

2010-03-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

I grabbed Sarah on her way out to celebrate St. Patrick's day and took some pictures right outside our apartment. The location could have been better, but Sarah hates pictures... and she said yes... so I jumped at the chance to grab some shots of her. My little sisters are so beautiful!

My Web Site

2010-03-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

I am working on the design of my Web site. I am also editing pictures. I can not wait to give Rachel her edits and Caroline her images. I love photography, because I love pictures.

Sydney and John Evan

2010-03-15T13:13:00.001-07:00

Just a Glimpse...

2010-03-13T14:38:00.001-08:00

Wedding

2010-03-11T15:51:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow I am taking pictures at a dear friends wedding. I took her bridal pictures a few weeks ago. I am very excited and anxious.

I have soo much to learn. I am so thankful for the experience my friends and acquaintances are giving me. I really love photography.

Everyday Inspired

2010-03-09T16:34:00.000-08:00

Everyday I learn multiple new facts, perspectives and gain new understandings of this beautiful world we live in.

I have always had this desire to capture all the beauty I see in this world. God has given us so much beauty to see.

Since I made the decision to approach photography with a serious intent, I have felt free, happy, inspired and humbled. The more I learn the more I realize I do not know, and its exciting.

And, Everyday I feel inspired.

I love this picture my sweet cousin Georgia!

Kristina and Georgia

2010-03-07T07:40:00.000-08:00

On Friday my sweet cousin found out she and her family will be stationed outside of Sacramento in California. They will be moving in just two short weeks.

Luckily she was able to stop by Tuscaloosa. And, although I had been under the weather, I (thankfully) was well enough to spend two short hours with them. Tina is the sweetest mother, and Georgia is such a beautiful little baby girl (9 months).

I take so many things for granted. I rarely take advantage of the fact I live so close (just three short hours). Now she will live on the opposite side of the country...

Rachel Bridals

2010-03-01T23:43:00.000-08:00

My dear friends Rachel and Stephen are getting married in a little over one week. This past Saturday Rachel and her Mom met me to take some bridals. We had a lot of fun, but we FROZE. Rachel is such a trooper, she did not complain the entire time... and I know she probably felt like she could die. It was so cold. I think the pictures turned out beautifully.

The Loden's

2010-03-01T23:00:00.000-08:00

La Shoot

2010-02-22T08:28:00.001-08:00

La and I had sooo much fun. We spent the day getting ready and then we took our time taking pictures around capital park. She is such a good subject and friend. Thanks La!

Click the picture for more images!

With LA!

2010-02-20T19:25:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-14T06:13:00.000-08:00

Laila- 3 months

2010-02-13T06:13:00.000-08:00

My niece Laila is 3 months today. I will be seeing her next weekend... but until then:

{2 Months}

Music

2010-02-12T17:36:00.000-08:00

{Music warms my soul.}

I added the first round of my many favorite tunes to a music player at the bottom of the blog. Everything with me is a work in progress, I hope life stays that way! :-) And the beat goes...

{Picture is of my Great Grandma and Grandma in 1945.}