Lauren, Author at Lauren Nygard Photography

Heather & Earl – Keys Creek Lavender Farm Wedding

Posted July 28, 2013 In Weddings

Congratulations again to Heather and Earl, whose intimate wedding at Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center was simply stunning.

Heather and Earl were perfectly relaxed that afternoon as they said their vows in the presence of Earl’s daughters and their closest friends. The bride and groom wrote their ceremony and their vows, incorporating their newly formed family into the readings and via a delicate sand pouring ceremony.

The lavender fields were in bloom, matched in beauty only by the love shared between these two.

For the next few photos, check out Heather’s description of the story behind the duck beaks! :)

“When I first met the girls, M showed us a You Tube Video called “The Duck Song” – we were all in the car laughing and giggling. For the next three days we went around asking people at theme parks, restaurants and really, wherever we were, if they had any grapes. It has since stuck and we still do this and play the video randomly while out and about LOL. While the girls were here with us in San Diego, I played it underwater on my phone while Doc was soaking. I HAD to incorporate this into our wedding photos. I absolutely love these. Here’s a link to “The Duck Song:” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtN1YnoL46Q“

Stay tuned for another post to showcase some of the photos taken on film on this amazing day! :) Thank you, Heather and Earl, for allowing me to become a part of your family!

xoxo,

Lauren

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Dee & Danielle – Balboa Park Wedding

Posted July 20, 2013 In Weddings

What was going to be an engagement session turned into a full-blown wedding at Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park when the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was ruled unconstitutional last month! Dee and Danielle quickly gathered their family and friends for a quick ceremony followed by lunch at the Tilted Kilt. The ceremony, given by one of Danielle’s fellow sailors, highlighted the love that these two share. Here are a few favorites from the ceremony and a short walk around Balboa Park.

While photographing Dee and Danielle around Balboa Park, I broke out my Hasselblad to capture a few moments on film. Here are a handful of those!

Congratulations, Dee and Danielle! Thank you for allowing me to capture your wedding!

xoxo,

Lauren

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Heather & Earl – Wedding Sneak Peak

Posted July 06, 2013 In Weddings

Last night, Heather and Earl said their vows to each other at a gorgeous, intimate wedding at Keys Creek Lavender Farm in Valley Center. The ceremony was perfect for these two: relaxed and filled with love. Congratulations, Heather and Earl! Here are a few quick favorites.

Thank you, Heather and Earl, for allowing me to capture your beautiful day!

xoxo,

Lauren

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted July 04, 2013 In Portraits

I hope everyone had a fun-filled Fourth of July, where ever you are!

Here are a series of images that the fabulous Kammi White stylized before she headed up to Portland. I see these as representing the all-American girl next door, and thought it would be fitting to post them on Independence Day. Enjoy!

xoxo,

Lauren

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Welcome Home, Tommy!

Posted June 16, 2013 In Military

Homecomings rarely happen as planned, and this one was no different. The estimated time of arrival shifted too many times to keep count, was originally scheduled for one day and ended up happening the next, at one point was going to happen at 0500 (that’s 5:00 am!) and even was delayed after the men had landed in Ontario due to their bus breaking down on the way back to Camp Pendleton. Still, the families were overjoyed to see their loved ones return safely–and the Marines and Sailors of 1st ANGLICO’s SALT C couldn’t hide their excitement to be back!

I was incredibly excited when Sarah asked me to photograph Tommy’s homecoming since my husband is also with 1st ANGLICO, and Tommy was being reunited with their 9-month-old son, who was only 12 weeks old when he left for Afghanistan! I know little E kept Sarah busy while Tommy was gone, and I’m sure they were both thankful to have him back. The smiles on their faces say it all!