Laurie MacBrown Photography

09/07/2026

This is where confidence meets edge.

A little bold. A little unexpected. And completely hers.

If you’ve been wanting to try something outside your comfort zone:
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Empowering Women Through Photography Laurie photographs REAL women to create portraits they LOVE. Portraits that will leave a beautiful legacy without looking awkward or unphotogenic. Professional hair and makeup is always included, and Laurie will guide you every step of the way, from selecting out...

09/04/2026

“Her direction and patience with posing was phenomenal.”

You don’t need to know how to pose.

You don’t need to practice in the mirror.

You don’t need to worry about getting it “right.”

That’s not your role.

You’re guided through every movement,
every angle,
every small adjustment that makes a difference.

So you’re never left guessing…
and never left feeling unsure.

Because when you’re supported like that,
you don’t have to think about posing at all.

08/31/2026

The biggest transformation isn't the hair.

It isn't the makeup.

It isn't the wardrobe.

It's what happens when someone realizes they don't have to know how to pose.

They don't have to be confident before they arrive.

They don't have to look like the women they see online.

They just have to show up.

Everything else is my job.

I'd love to guide you into portraits that you love. Start here: https://www.lauriemacbrownphotography.com/contact

Empowering Women Through Photography Laurie photographs REAL women to create portraits they LOVE. Portraits that will leave a beautiful legacy without looking awkward or unphotogenic. Professional hair and makeup is always included, and Laurie will guide you every step of the way, from selecting out...

08/28/2026

Noah in Vancouver!!!!

08/28/2026

“Laurie has a way of bringing out your true self.”

That line stuck with me.

Because most women don’t walk into a photoshoot feeling like themselves.
They feel unsure.
A little guarded.
Sometimes even disconnected from the person they see in the mirror.

And then something shifts.

Not because they’ve changed…
but because they finally feel safe enough to let their guard down.

To laugh.
To relax.
To be fully present.

And that’s when it happens.

You stop trying to “look good”…
and you just are.

That version of you?
That’s the one worth capturing.

08/27/2026

My image is featured by the PPOC today! I took this 2 years ago in Civita, Italy. We had just visited the hilltop village and were running from the incoming rain. I looked over my shoulder and knew I had to stop and capture this. We got wet but it was worth it! Even better, my Mom had it framed and hung in her home, that’s the highest praise I could ever hope for ❤️

A dramatic sky sets the mood in this striking landscape image by Maker Laurie Brown, CPA. The historic hilltop village stands illuminated against the approaching storm, while the surrounding hills and valleys add depth to the scene. “Sanctuary In The Storm” scored Merit in the Pictorial Class at the 2026 Image Salon
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08/24/2026

This feels like something you’d see in a gallery.

When everything comes together, it becomes more than a photograph, it becomes art.

If you’re drawn to something more artistic, let’s create it:
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Empowering Women Through Photography Laurie photographs REAL women to create portraits they LOVE. Portraits that will leave a beautiful legacy without looking awkward or unphotogenic. Professional hair and makeup is always included, and Laurie will guide you every step of the way, from selecting out...

08/21/2026

“I was hesitant and very nervous… and felt comfortable and confident.”

That’s the shift.

Most people don’t walk in feeling ready.

They feel unsure.
A little anxious.
Wondering if it’s going to feel awkward… or if the photos will turn out the way they hope.

But step by step, that starts to change.

You’re guided.
You’re encouraged.
You start to relax into it.

And before you know it,
you’re not thinking about being nervous anymore.

You’re just in it.

And that’s when confidence shows up.

08/17/2026

She almost cancelled.

In fact, many women think about it.

They spend weeks looking forward to their session... and then the nerves hit.

"What if I don't photograph well?"
"What if I don't know how to pose?"
"What if I hate every image?"

The woman on the left had those same thoughts.

The woman on the right is the exact same person.

Same day.
Same studio.
Less than an hour apart.

The difference wasn't confidence.

The difference was realizing she didn't have to do this alone.

She didn't need to know how to pose.
She didn't need to lose weight first.
She didn't need to be photogenic.

She just needed someone to guide her every step of the way.

And that's exactly what happened.

The transformation isn't about becoming someone else.

It's about finally seeing yourself the way everyone else already does.

If you've thought about doing this but you're still not sure, set up a no-obligation consult call - I'm always happy to chat!

https://www.lauriemacbrownphotography.com/contact

Empowering Women Through Photography Laurie photographs REAL women to create portraits they LOVE. Portraits that will leave a beautiful legacy without looking awkward or unphotogenic. Professional hair and makeup is always included, and Laurie will guide you every step of the way, from selecting out...

08/14/2026

“I never like photos of me… and I love these.”

That’s a big shift.

Because a lot of people feel that way.

They’ve had photos taken before…
and didn’t recognize themselves.
Didn’t feel like themselves.
Didn’t love what they saw.

So they assume that’s just how it is.

But it’s not.

With the right guidance,
the right lighting,
and the right experience…

you don’t just get a photo.

You see yourself differently.

And that changes everything.