Lauren Magnino Photography LLC

08/31/2026

New on the blog: Family Photos With Toddlers: Lower Your Expectations and Bring Snacks

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08/05/2026

There is a version of you that exists only for a little while.

The one who whispers goodnight to a baby she’s never met.

The one who imagines tiny fingers and first cries.

The one who is carrying both a little life and a whole lot of hope.

This season may feel long now, but one day you’ll miss the waiting.

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07/13/2026

“I wasn’t sure I wanted maternity photos.”

I’ve heard that more times than I can count.

And almost every time, after their gallery is delivered, I hear something completely different.

“I’m so glad we did this.”

It’s easy to think you’ll only want photos once the baby is here.

But this chapter matters too.

The waiting.
The anticipation.
The life before everything changes.

One day, these photos won’t just remind you what you looked like.

They’ll remind you what it felt like to be waiting for the little person who was about to change your world.

🤍 If you’ve been debating maternity photos, save this for when you’re ready.

06/24/2026

There is something so beautiful about the season before you meet them.

When they’re still a kick.
A hiccup.
A name you’ve whispered a hundred times.

When you’re already completely in love with someone you’ve never seen.

06/22/2026

The most perfect details planned by the most perfect mom to be ✨☁️

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06/17/2026

A baby on the way.

A heart growing bigger.

And a tiny deer watching from the distance, as if nature knew this moment was worth slowing down for.

Some seasons deserve to be remembered exactly as they were.

06/02/2026

This season deserves to be remembered. 🤍 Between preparing for a new baby, soaking in the excitement, and dreaming about all the moments still to come, there is so much beauty in the waiting. My goal is never just to take photos. It’s to preserve the feelings, connection, and anticipation that make this chapter so special. Years from now, these images will tell a story that words never quite could.

If documenting your family’s story has been on your heart, I’d love to help you preserve it. ✨

05/20/2026

A little dirt on the boots, a little baby on the way

There's something so sacred about this season.
Soft sunsets. Growing babies. Becoming a mama.

The beautiful part is realizing these are the days you'll look back on someday.

The quiet, ordinary, magical moments that somehow become everything ✨

05/07/2026

she may not remember every little detail from childhood someday… but she’ll always remember how it felt to be loved by you. 🤍

the way you held her close.
the way you made her feel safe.
the way you showed up, over and over again.

this is the kind of love worth preserving forever. ✨

05/04/2026

I’m not sure I’m ready to close this chapter. 🙈

Lyla walked into our lives as a freshman… just a girl saying yes to babysitting… and somehow became someone my kids can’t imagine life without. And honestly, neither can I.

You were there in the middle of the chaos. The loud, messy, beautiful everyday moments. You showed up with patience when I was stretched thin, with gentleness when my babies needed comfort, and with a love that was never part of the job description… but you gave it anyway.

My kids didn’t just grow these last four years… you did too. And getting to witness that up close has been such a gift I don’t take lightly.

There’s something really sacred about trusting someone with your children. And Lyla, you made that so easy. You loved them so well. You still love them so well. And that’s something I will carry with me forever.

Taking your photos felt different… because behind the camera, I wasn’t just seeing a senior. I was seeing the girl who sat on our couch, who held my babies, who became part of our story in a way that can’t be replaced.

We are so proud of you. And so grateful for you. And no matter where life takes you next… you will always, always have a place with us.

We love you more than you know 🤍