Below, I’ve tried to answer some of the most common questions I get asked. If you don’t see the answer to your question, please feel free to email me at lauren@laurenjollyphotography.com – I also offer mentor sessions and I’d love to talk to you about whether that would be a good fit! In the meantime, I hope this page is helpful to you!

What’s in my camera bag?

GEAR:

Nikon D750 (main body)

Nikon D600 (backup body)

Pentax 645N (medium format film camera) + 75mm Lens

Nikon F100 (35mm film camera)

Sekonic L-258 Light Meter

Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4

FILM:

Fuji 400h (now discontinued)

Portra 400

T-Max 400

ACCESSORIES:

Holdfast Gear Moneymaker

Hoya macro filters

What do I use for invoicing/contracts?

HONEYBOOK all the way! I can’t say enough good things about this client management software – it’s completely changed my business and streamlined my client communication. CLICK HERE to get 50% off your first year of Honeybook!

Favorite resources for learning more about birth

The Birth Kweens Podcast

The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth

The Birth Partner

Evidence Based Birth

“Must Have” Shot List at a birth

Birthing Location

Special details (baby clothes, affirmations, ultrasound images, etc.)

Partner supporting mom

Doula supporting mom

Hospital staff or birth team supporting mom

Emotions throughout labor

The moment of birth (partner and mom’s faces)

Baby’s tiny details (hair, fingers, toes, ears, etc.)

First latch (if applicable and desired by client)

Family meeting/holding baby

Newborn exam