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Wedding photography for the refined, yet relaxed couple.

GRATEFULLY SERVING ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, THE EAST COAST, & BEYOND

What started off as a hobby quickly turned into a passion and a major-change in college. Photography was something I fell in love with as a means to capture moments that can’t be repeated... the ones laced with joy. These are the stories that can be re-lived and remembered with a simple glance. What started off as something that seemingly fell into my lap, has turned into one of the greatest joys of my life. I’m honored to have traveled the country to serve couples and their families in capturing such special seasons of celebration in their lives together.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC

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The photographer is warm, organized, and calming, making engagement and wedding shoots feel effortless. They deliver natural, joyful, high-quality images with fast turnaround and strong coordination before and on the day. They handle kids and large groups well, provide prints/albums, and come highly recommended.

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The photographer is warm, organized, and calming, making engagement and wedding shoots feel effortless. They deliver natural, joyful, high-quality images with fast turnaround and strong coordination before and on the day. They handle kids and large groups well, provide prints/albums, and come highly recommended.

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Lyndsay Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

She's the best!!!

Lauren was incredible to work with. We found her early on after landing our venue and I fell in love with her style. I connected with Lauren for an initial call quickly after submitting the form. She was confident about how a wedding day goes down, easy to talk to, and just so warm. She immediately understood our desire to have very natural, joyful photos that didn't feel too posed. After we booked her, we worked with her to schedule an engagement shoot (she even offered to come to Florida!). My husband and I were definitely nervous to have a photo shoot but she was fast, had a plan, and it felt like we were just hanging out with a friend for an hour. The photos turned out gorgeous and she turned them around in under 10 days with previews the same week.

Leading up to the big day, Lauren made me feel very calm going into it setting up a short prep call, gathering lists for family photos, names of family members, and coordinated with my wedding planner on timing. She was insanely efficient with detail shots and every other photo after. And her assistant was wonderful! I love that she just made me feel so at ease. And the photos....the moments she captured are so beautiful and special. They are better than I could ever dreamed of or put on my Pinterest board. Again, fast turnaround only 3 weeks after the wedding with previews same week of the wedding!

Forever grateful to Lauren. She just gets it and was an incredible value for the quality of images we received and quality of partnership. Highly recommend!!!!
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Erin Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer you will ever work with :)

From the first time my husband and I met Lauren, we immediately felt calm and comfortable. She provides wonderful ideas and guidance, makes you feel at ease, and captures the most incredible shots. We did an engagement shoot where Lauren gave us the most perfect photos, even with a last-minute location change, and left us so excited to have the chance to work with her again.

On our wedding day, Lauren was the most amazing presence, bringing even more joy to the most perfect day. Our family and wedding party couldn’t stop talking about how kind, organized, and calming she was throughout the day. She is a fantastic communicator and got our photos back to us in record time. I could not recommend working with Lauren more if you want to capture your special day through the lens of the most talented and caring photographer I have ever met!
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Catherine Sent on 05/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The sweetest!

Working with Lauren was an absolute dream! She made being in front of the camera just so easy. I trusted her completely during our engagement session and wedding photos and the results did not disappoint! Everything came out so perfectly—better than I could have ever expected. She came highly recommended by my wedding planner and I can definitely see why. Working with her was more like working with a dear friend! Will definitely work with her in the future for other portraits and sessions!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren is awesome!

Lauren came recommended to me by my cousin and I am so glad I called her. She took the time during our first call to talk me through everything and really understand what I was looking for. She answered all my questions about location, types of photos, pricing, everything! She was so sweet and so kind! She answered all my emails promptly and on the day of she was amazing with our 3 and 1 year old and captured so many sweet family photos for us. Highly recommend!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Lauren!

Lauren is a fantastic photographer. She is incredibly talented, and captured both our engagement shoot and our wedding beautifully. Lauren is also so much fun to be around, and she made sure that both me and my husband were comfortable in front of the camera. I definitely recommend Lauren, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Photographer

What can we say about Lauren! Her photos speak for themselves and perfectly captured our special day! Lauren was an absolute dream to work with and made us laugh and feel so comfortable as we took photos! We couldn't have picked a more perfect photographer for our wedding! Thank you!
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Marta Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

One of our best wedding decisions

Like every newly engaged couple, we were faced with a million decisions to make. Lauren was one of the best decisions we made. She captured the energy and every beautiful emotion of our wedding day. She seamlessly corralled our family into group shots and efficiently shot gorgeous portraits so we could maximize the time spent with our guests. Lauren brings the energy and warmth that you want to be around all wedding day and we feel so thankful to have had her as part of our day.
Elise
Elise Sent on 09/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed. Dreamy Photography and the Loveliest Human

To say that we are obsessed with Lauren's work (and her, in general) is an understatement.

Our photographer was one of the most important choices we made during the wedding process. We wanted images that felt natural, airy, colorful (but not oversaturated), joyful, and could hang in our home for decades, which we knew was no small order. My husband and I each culled through dozens of photographers in the Annapolis/DC/Baltimore area and independently made our top three list. Lauren was number one for both of us. When we reached out, we were ever so hopeful that she would be available, and would be as lovely in-person as she seemed online (the Ted Lasso of weddings?!).

Again, even with very high expectations, Lauren far exceeded them. Lauren was flexible, warm, joyful, and professional as we approached our wedding day. Instead of an engagement shoot (we are located in Colorado), Lauren was willing to photograph our intimate wedding ceremony in downtown Annapolis the day prior to our main reception. The first time we met her in person felt like seeing an old friend...which was exactly what this camera shy bride and groom needed! At our large reception, several guests commented how lovely Lauren and her assistant were. They were unobtrusive yet captured all of our special moments and made everyone feel at ease.

After the wedding, Lauren continued to be very communicative. She shared previews via email and on Instagram, mailed us a gorgeous set of prints (ribbon and handwritten note included), and put together a gorgeous wedding album, which she worked with us to refine and perfect.

As we told Lauren, our only complaint is that she lives so far away, as we are sad to say farewell to her as our wedding season comes to an end. Of all the vendors we worked with, Lauren left the greatest impact. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Meredith Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren is the best!

Lauren photographed our wedding in May 2023 and she played such a big role with helping the day go smoothly from start to finish. Rain caused us to pivot some of our plans and Lauren orchestrated everything perfectly. Not to mention the images turned out beautifully! We are so grateful she was a part of our wedding day :)
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Mallory Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Personalized Wedding Experience!

Lauren photographed my sisters wedding and I was lucky enough to have her do mine. She traveled to Charleston, SC and was absolutely amazing. All of my family/friends raved about her (in addition to myself). She is so fun, and easy to work with and makes you feel comfortable. I would 100% recommend Lauren if you are looking for a fun, personalized experience. I hope I will get to cross paths with her at future weddings!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC frequently asked questions

Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Lauren R Swann Photography, LLC is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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