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Fall Mini Sessions – Support JDRF

Posted October 19, 2019 In Lauren Nygard Photography

It’s that time of year again! My husband and I are fundraising to assist JDRF in their quest to turn Type 1 into Type None, and we would love your support! I am offering a limited number of mini sessions this fall, all to contribute to this cause!

Here are some important details!

Make your donation online at http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/ln and I will be in touch to book your session!

Sessions are limited, must be booked by November 30, 2019, are subject to Lauren’s availability, and are to take place within 10 miles of zip code 78213.

Full payment and signed agreement are due at time of booking.

Sessions can be used for a person, a couple, or an immediate family. Extended families: please purchase a session for each nuclear family and message me to book your sessions on the same day!

To ensure image delivery for Christmas, sessions must take place before December 5, 2019.

No refunds will be available.

Please email me at [email protected] with any questions!

Why JDRF?

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a person’s pancreas loses the ability to produce insulin. Insulin, a hormone, turns food into energy. T1D strikes both children and adults suddenly, unrelated to a person’s diet and lifestyle. Managing T1D requires constant carbohydrate counting, blood-glucose testing, and lifelong dependence on injected insulin.

T1D impacts millions of American adults and children, and I am one of those people. I’ve struggled with the enormous burden of this disease every day since my diagnosis at age 4. This year marks 31 years of living with T1D!

JDRF is the leading global organization funding promising research for Type 1 Diabetes, and JDRF’s mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

WILL YOU MAKE A DONATION RIGHT NOW TO HELP CREATE A WORLD WITHOUT T1D?

I look forward to meeting you, so you can take advantage of this mini session flash sale!

Thank you!

Lauren

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Friendship – A Key to Thriving in Business

Posted February 22, 2017 In Film, Portraits

Last weekend, the fabulous Kori of Kori Smith Photography gathered a group of local photographers to get together for lunch up in Havelock, North Carolina. We chatted about photography as well as running a business. Taxes, expenses, business licenses, websites, blogs, Facebook pages, and contracts were discussed. Kori even provided handouts for all attendees! Kori organized this lunch (for free!) because she has a heart of gold and I truly value her friendship! (You may recognize her from these photos because she and I both are Type 1 Diabetics!)

Kori’s generosity is just an example of what I believe is at the heart of many creative entrepreneurs today. We are no longer simply in business for ourselves, but instead thrive when our friends thrive as well. And friendship is only the beginning! Kindness goes a long way too.

Contrary to what some typical businessmen may think, getting together with other photographers has always been a big part of my business. I don’t see them as competition but rather as confidants, advisors, and–perhaps most importantly–friends. The friendships I have fostered with other photographers have been some of the most rewarding relationships I have, because I know they will always have my back. And who else would I rather refer work to when I’m booked (or on maternity leave) than a friend who is equally skilled behind the lens? No one. ;)

The ladies and gentleman in the following photos are all in the photography world in one way or another. Some of us have been in business for years while others are just thinking of starting a business. What I love about this group is that we are all willing to share knowledge with each other, and lift each other up when needed. Though we don’t get together in person as much as we’d sometimes like, we interact online regularly, which fosters true relationships.

Friendship is the key to a strong business - from North Carolina family portrait photographer Lauren Nygard

Want to see other interpretations of this month’s friendship theme? Click the links below for more!

Southeast Texas Baby and Child Portraiture, Kristy G. Photography

Lesley Vivienne Photographer, South Central Oklahoma Family & Birth Photographer

Northern California Wedding and Family Photographer, R Delp Photography

Oklahoma Child Photographer, Nicole Gulick Photography

I photographed these images on Portra 800 film (35mm using a Nikon F6 and medium format using a Mamiya 645 AFD). Miller’s Professional Imaging developed and scanned the negatives.

xoxo,

Lauren

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Are you looking for a photographer for your upcoming family or anniversary session? Email Lauren at [email protected] or use the contact link on the top of this page to get in touch with North Carolina Portrait Photographer Lauren Nygard! Lauren is based in Coastal North Carolina, but loves traveling with her camera to capture love across the globe!

Wilmington Family Photographer | Lauren Nygard Photography

https://laurennygard.com

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Mini Session Flash Sale – Support JDRF

Posted November 04, 2016 In Lauren Nygard Photography

Last week, I met up with a few fellow Type 1 Diabetics for a fun photo session showing off the hardware required to maintain our health with this disease. Meeting up with others battling Type 1 Diabetes is always a treat, because it helps us realize that we’re not the only ones facing this daily struggle. After the session, I thought it’d be a great idea to have a mini session flash sale to support Type 1 Diabetes research! Last year, my headshot fundraiser for JDRF was a huge success (thank you to my supporters!) so I decided to mix it up a little for 2016. :)

Mini Session Flash Sale Fundraiser for JDRF 2016

Here are some important details!

Make your donation online at http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/ln and I will be in touch to book your session!

Sessions are limited, must be booked by November 30, 2016, and are to take place within 15 miles of zip code 28445.

Full payment and signed agreement are due at time of booking.

Sessions can be used for a person, a couple, or an immediate family. Extended families, please purchase a session for each nuclear family and message me to book your sessions on the same day!

To ensure image delivery for Christmas, sessions must take place before December 5, 2016.

No refunds will be available.

Please email me at [email protected] with any questions!

Mini Session Flash Sale Fundraiser for JDRF 2016 from North Carolina family portrait photographer Lauren Nygard

Why JDRF?

Mini Session Flash Sale Fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes Research from North Carolina family portrait photographer Lauren Nygard

Will you make a donation right now to help create a world without T1D?

I look forward to meeting you, so you can take advantage of this mini session flash sale!

Thank you!

Lauren

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Welcome Home, Thomas!

Posted July 27, 2016 In Military

The blog circle members decided the theme for this month–Red, White and Blue–well over a month ago. When I arrived at the hangar at Cherry Point and met Lacey, I knew this military homecoming was going to be perfect to share on the blog today!

The heat was scorching that day on the tarmac, but nothing kept this family’s spirits down. We waited in the hangar until it was time for the aircrafts’ arrival, when everyone cheered and moved out to greet their loved ones! Lacey almost had to hold her kids back from running out there as the planes taxied to their parking spots. Finally, the three boys were able to run out to hug their Dad! This military homecoming brought many of us to tears (happy tears, of course)! And check out the shirts the boys wore–they painted the flags themselves! Aren’t they the cutest?! Mom’s dress was perfect for the occasion, too!

Welcome home, Thomas, and all of the Marines and Sailors of VMGR-252!

“The flag represents all the values and the liberties Americans have and enjoy everyday.”
–Bill Shuster

When you’re done looking around here, head over to Oklahoma Maternity Photographer, Nicole Gulick Photography’s take on the Red, White & Blue theme here, then follow the links to see everyone’s work until you get back to my blog! :)

Marine Corps homecoming photography at MCAS Cherry Point from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard Marine Corps C130 military homecoming photography at MCAS Cherry Point from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard Marine Corps C130 homecoming photography at MCAS Cherry Point from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard Marine Corps C-130 homecoming photography at MCAS Cherry Point from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard USMC C-130 homecoming photography at MCAS Cherry Point hangar from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard

Thank you, Thomas and family, for your service to this wonderful nation! And, again, welcome home!

xoxo,

Lauren

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Wilmington Family Photographer | Lauren Nygard Photography

https://laurennygard.com

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USMC Homecoming at Camp Lejeune

Posted July 25, 2016 In Military

“It’s hard being left behind… It’s hard to be the one who stays.”
–Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler’s Wife

This Marine Corps homecoming, like many others, took place in the wee hours of a Saturday morning. Though the Marines arrived to nearby MCAS Cherry Point around midnight, they were released at Camp Lejeune just about an hour before sunrise! As if their families hadn’t waited long enough for them to return, waiting past the midnight hour seemed most excruciating. (Hot dogs and chips can only hold you over for so long!)

Eventually, the Marines were released from the armory and bused over to this homecoming location! Then, in a flash, everyone unloaded from the buses! In that very moment, anxiety melted into joy as the Marines united with their families.

Military homecoming photography at Camp Lejeune from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard USMC homecoming photography at Camp Lejeune from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard Nighttime Marine Corps homecoming photography at Camp Lejeune from North Carolina portrait photographer Lauren Nygard

Welcome home, Marines!

xoxo,

Lauren

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Are you looking for a photographer for your upcoming military homecoming? Email Lauren at [email protected] or use the contact link on the top of this page to get in touch with North Carolina Homecoming Photographer Lauren Nygard! :) I’d love to hear from you!

Camp Lejeune Homecoming Photography | Lauren Nygard Photography

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