Transport back in time with a vintage car engagement photo session, where classic romance meets timeless elegance. Against a backdrop of an urban landscape in Winter Park Florida, the couple poses gracefully beside a meticulously restored vintage automobile, its polished chrome gleaming in the soft sunlight. The bride-to-be dazzles in a vintage-inspired gown, her hair delicately styled to capture the essence of a bygone era, while the groom exudes sophistication in a tailored suit reminiscent of old Hollywood charm. As they share tender moments amidst the nostalgia of the vintage car. The pos ..read more

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Brook and Carter hold an extra special spot in my heart. I first bet these two at her sisters wedding previously and I immediately could see they were smitten with each other. I knew they would not be far behind. When Brooke’s sister reached out about photographing her little sisters wedding it was a HECK YES! This family is kind, and welcoming and truly a blessing. They are some of the sweetest people I know. On the day of the wedding we arrived at Brooke’s hotel to capture some moments between her and her favorite ladies. My second Mary was able to get some fun behind the scenes and special ..read more

When I first met Kim and Jared they had traveled to Orlando and wanted to capture their engagement at the happiest place on earth, DISNEY. We set a date and time to meet and we were SO excited. And then like Florida often does….it rained. So we rescheduled. And then it rained, again. This continued to ruin our plans and I knew they were limited because they were not local. Kim and Jared were such good sports, we scratched plans and opted for a rainy beach shoot instead. We quickly became friends and I knew I had to be at their wedding in NY. Along with my amazing second shoot Mary Fosky Photog ..read more

One day I will be ahead on blogging and not post photos from a year ago…… This wedding still makes me tear up. First, I photographed the groom’s sisters wedding at Bella Collina a few years back. Then I had the pleasure to photograph these two loves on their wedding day (and some super cute Christmas photos ..read more

We loved working at Chapel and Cellar in Winter Park Florida. Having ceremony and reception on property makes events run so smoothly and means extra time for photos! Our bride Karis wanted a wildflower theme to bring extra color to the space and we are here for it! Venue: Chapel and Cellar Florals Posey Blooms Photo Lauren K Downing ..read more

Van is the sweetest and I LOVE working with her. She is so easy to work with and every time we meet up she is game for all my silly quirks. She laughs at my jokes (because I am so funny) and she is a perfect spokesmodel. She goes to school at Winter Park High school and is entering into her senior year now. More of this pretty lady soon. The post Van ~Orlando Senior Photographer ~ Disney Boardwalk ~Lauren K Downing Photography appeared first on laurenkdowningphotography.com ..read more

I am not sure why it took me so long to post the blog from this AMAZING wedding in Italy that I was lucky to photograph this summer. I actually had this ready shortly after, but was feeling like I did not really do it justice. What do you even say about a once in a lifetime experience? How to I convey the magnitude and the WOW of this wedding the right way? I am not really a great writer. I never have been, I have never been able to find the appropriate words beyond isn’t this beautiful. Some photographers are so eloquent with their blog posts I come to read just as much as I come for the phot ..read more

Kristen and James hold a special place in my heart. James, a Florida State Alum has a sweet and kind soul which is the perfect match for Kristen’s bright and loving personality. Kristen and James met at the hospital where they both worked in NY at the New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. Kristen was working as a mother baby nurse and James came thru the nursery for his well baby rotation. When James planned to propose he told Kristen he had planned a weekend away.   They drove up to NYC from DC. From Kristen: “The whole time we were going north I was so excited and hoping that ..read more

Taking this wedding from the archives seemed only fitting on my new website launch day. Back to where it all began. Jenna and Jon were my FIRST real wedding. My first couple to trust me with their day. I met Jenna through a search for a couple to take free engagement photos with me. I never thought it would turn into anything more, but Jenna and I quickly hit it off. When they mentioned possibly having me come to NY for their wedding I thought she was kidding. I told her I would do it if she wanted, but I half expected to never hear from her again after I delivered her engagement photos. WELL ..read more