Whether you play in the rain or splash in a fountain...Bring that same carefree energy to other aspects of your life! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #LWPSenior #SplishSplash #CarefreeAttitude #SeniorPhotos #LaurenWestrichSeniors #ClassOf2021 #SeniorPortraits 
It's hard to know where to start with 2020. Especially for couples who were planning a wedding in what was supposed to be an incredible year. However, I still wanted to celebrate the LWP Couples who had the opportunity and to move forward with their nuptials. My 2020 Wedding Recap is on the blog today! Go check all my lovely 2020 couples out by clicking the link in my profile. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #LWPCouples #2020Brides #2020Weddings #WeddingRecap2020 #NewPost #OnTheBlog #MidwestWeddingPhotographer #LaurenWestrichPhotography 
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of his most powerful and impactful speeches. Over the last few years it has been evident that as a country, we still have a long way to go to live up to MLK's dream. Yet, I think if we regroup and put deep thought into what our priorities are as a nation we can stand up for what is right and equal for humanity. Follow the Golden Rule and treat others the way you want to be treated. It starts with one small act and can grow into something we all can be proud of together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “I have a dream, that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.’ I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.” -Martin Luther King Jr. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MLKDay #IHaveADream #TreatOthersTheWayYouWantToBeTreated #TheGoldenRule #Equality #HumanRights #OneNation #TheWestrichExperience #LaurenWestrichPhotography 
I know...There's snow. But, what I wouldn't give for the flowers to start blooming! Who's with me?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #BeautifulBlooms #WinterBlues #ComeOnSpring #BridalBouquets #LWPBride #TheWestrichExperience #LaurenWestrichPhotography #CentralILWeddingPhotographer 
When you try and be "Cool" and flip your hair during headshots! Obviously, I don't take myself TOO seriously! However, I wanted to take a minute to reintroduce myself since there seems to be a lot of new faces around here (Which I totally LOVE)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm Lauren! Owner of Lauren Westrich Photography! I'm a natural light wedding, senior, and portrait photographer based in central Illinois! Bringing joyful moments out in my clients is one of my favorite things to do and when "The Money Shot" happens, don't be surprised if I squeal and do some kind of happy dance! Also apparently I should have put a copyright on the phrase, "Coming in Hot" because so many clients (along with 2nd photographers I've worked with) have told me they were disappointed when I didn't say it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am a wife of 11 years to my hubby Josh, a mother to a now 7-year-old daughter, Harper, and we are awaiting the arrival of our rainbow baby boy due in March. We have two crazy dogs and a life that always feels like we are on the go! But, I wouldn't have it any other way! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thank You for stopping by and I hope you enjoy what I'm putting out into the world! Wedding dates are almost filled for 2021 and 2022 is starting to book quickly! So if you are here for the wedding fun...I would adore to hear from you! And 2022 seniors, summer dates will begin filling up as we approach the spring. Start thinking about what you want out of your senior portraits and let's chat in the next few month to get you on the calendar! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #TheWestrichExperience #FridayIntroductions#creativeentrepreneur #calledtobecreative #girlboss #springfieldilweddingphotographer #bloomingtonilweddingphotographer #champaignilweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #seniorphotographer #classof2022 #PeoriaILWeddingPhotographer #laurenwestrichphotography 
Let's just take today to soak up all of the sunshine...Before we get hit with another round of snow in the midwest! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VitaminD #WinterSunshine #FarmWedding #GoldenHour #LWPCouple #TheWestrichExperience #LaurenWestrichPhotography #JacksonvilleILWeddingPhotographer 
Screaming Happy 7th Birthday to our Harper Girl! To the little lady that made me a mama, keeps us laughing, continued to drive us to make sure she could be a big sister, and fills our hearts with joy...Happy Birthday! I can't believe you are seven, but I already know you are going to be an amazing young lady and the best helper when your brother arrives! We love you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #HarperGirl #BirthdayGirl #SevenYearsOld #SillyFace #HarperDailyNews #LaurenWestrichPhotography #PersonalPost #TheWestrichExperience 
Not gonna lie...I'm missing summer senior sessions! Getting to run around town with an energetic senior, who is excited about their final year of high school and bringing their A-Game as far as outfits! Although there is a lot that's going to be happening before the summer gets here I seriously am looking forward to the warmth and joyfulness of longer days with tons of seniors to make smile! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #SeniorSunday #LWPSeniors #LaurenWestrichSeniors #2021Seniors #2022Seniors #LaurenWestrichPhotography #SpringfieldILSeniorPhotographer 
Mackenzie & Bryce brought so much energy and their lively personalities to their engagement photos! I met this beautiful couple for the first time right before we started shooting and instantly fell in love with them! Their wedding day this year will definitely be one I'll be waiting for! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #EngagementPhotos #LWPCouple #LWPBride #FallEngagementPhotos #SpringfieldILEngagementPhotographer #LaurenWestrichEngagements #LWPWeddings #LaurenWestrichPhotography 
Leah and Shawn reached out to me a short time before their NYE courthouse wedding to ensure they had a photographer there to capture their intimate day. I couldn't be more excited I could be a part of their special moments. They are on the blog today! Link in profile. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #NYEWedding #2020Brides #LWPCouple #IntimateWedding #SpringfieldILWeddingPhotographer #LaurenWestrichPhotographer #LaurenWestrichWeddings #OnTheBlog #NewPost