My first official photo job

For those of you who don't know, I decided to start a photography business. I named it Captivating HeARTs. The reason I choose this name is because you can often see someone's emotions through the photographs that can captivate those who see the pictures. The reason ART is captialized in the HeARTs is because ART is the name of my late husband and I truly treasure every photo I have of him. This is one of the reasons why I have such a passion for photography.

So here is how I got my first job: Leah, Maerett, Susan and I go to a coffee shop that has a playground in it at this church every Wed. morning. There are lots of moms and kids that go there so I decided to put up a flyer on the community board about taking photos. The other day I was going about life as usual when a different number showed up on my cell phone. I answered the call, the person said is this Lauren? I said yes. She said I saw your flyer at the coffee shop then asked a few questions and then said can I book you? I said yes. So we set a date and I hung up the phone. I was excited.


However, on the way to the job I was nervous. I asked the Lord for a peace and His creativity. The family was really great and I had a lot of fun taking the pictures. Below are my top five.