Lauren Drage Photography - Echuca Photographer

New Blog

2010-01-26T15:06:00.000-08:00

I have just launched my new blog, over at www.laurendragephotography.com/blog. I am still in the process of updating it and working on the design.

I will leave this blog here for sometime, but it will eventually be deleted so please update your bookmarks.

I really hope to see you over there!!

xx
Lauren

Weddings - Echuca Photography

2010-01-12T02:38:00.000-08:00

This year I will be introducing one of my other photographic passions.... weddings! I love weddings, the sweet, sentimental, stunning, private, amazing challenge to capture a couples wedding day and give them images that will be treasured and loved for the rest of their lives. Its something that is super special to me.

So to introduce this to my portfolio, I am offering the opportunity to engaged couples to have an "In Love" session, Up to 2 hours location shoot, showcasing your relationship :)

If you know anyone that would love this opportunity, be willing to work on some awesome images and be planning a wedding in the next year, please send them here or make sure they contact me on 0439 447 010.

xx
Lauren

Our New Kitten - Echuca Photographer

2010-01-01T20:58:00.000-08:00

Welcome to 2010! I love the start of the year, so many possibilities for the year.. so many goals to set and chances to reflect on the previous year, I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and New Year!

Just after Christmas this year we got a new little Kitten, she is adorable, and my 3 year old named her Jessi (after her aunty) and middle name Catrick (after her cousin Patrick, but with a P it's a boys name.. apparently not if it's a C!)

Enjoy :)

xx
Lauren

Matilda & Chase - Echuca Children Photography

2009-12-08T03:21:00.000-08:00

I was lucky enough to meet up with a co-worker, her little boy, her sister and her little girl a couple of weekends ago in Echuca and get some images for them, can you believe how adorable these two are!!?

And even though they had driven for an hour for the photos, and were a little tired from the car trip they were angels to photograph!

Here is a selection of images from the day :)

Thanks Shannon & Tarryn for letting me capture your little ones!

xx
Lauren

Random - Grandmas' Garden - Echuca Photography

2009-11-16T01:04:00.000-08:00

Grandmas always have the best gardens! Grandma in this case is my mother-in-law - who is a gardening extraordinaire! I enjoy wandering her yard with the macro lens on and shooting, and there is never a lack of anything to shoot.. she somehow manages to have a garden that is lush all year round!

On the edge of the world

In the spotlight

Better together

Julias Rose

The Echuca landscape is often so dry, I do love getting back to some green!

Perfect little Jack - Newborn Photography

2009-11-10T03:11:00.000-08:00

It is such a joy to photograph newborns, and Jack was just that little bit of extra special, being a dear friends baby. With 3 older girls I know they were thrilled to bits when they found out they were having a boy (I know they would have been just as happy with another little princess too though) and who wouldn't be when he is this cute!

Matt & Rach, I hope he is blessing you with plenty of sleep and being a good boy! You have such a beautiful little family!

xx
Lauren

Welcome to the world little Jack - Newborn Photography

2009-11-03T02:49:00.000-08:00

I was in Albury/Wodonga for the weekend, visiting family and friends and got the chance to take photos of a friends new little baby..

Little Jack has his work cut out for him, 3 older sisters to love and adore him, a Mum and Dad to cherish him and even a Golden retriever that is already protective enough of him to not be happy with me taking his photo!!

Rachael and I went to school with each other, so have known each other since we were about 10, she is one of my oldest and dearest friends, I wish I got to see her more often!

These are her beautiful children -

Biggest sister - Taylor

Middle sister - Hope

Baby sister - Ebony

And.... the newest addition (and the apple of his daddy's eye!) little Jack

I will do a post later with a few more of Jack, he has the most amazing head of hair.. and the funniest little facial expressions.. he wouldn't sleep for us, but had given mum and dad a full nights sleep the night before, so I am sure they are grateful for that :)

More to come later :)
xx
Lauren

Weekends away... Echuca Photography

2009-10-25T03:30:00.000-07:00

I love weekends away, this past weekend end we had a trip to Port Campbell for my beautiful sister in-laws 30th Birthday. I must say Great Ocean Road and photography really do go hand in hand, and I passed many fellow photographers while wandering around!!

We had a beautiful weekend staying at these gorgeous apartments, walking, dining and celebrating.

It was nice to get out of Echuca for some photos, and even nicer to hear the ocean, it really is good for your soul!

xx
Lauren

2009-10-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

I really haven't been giving my blog much love at all lately, had some busy weeks and haven't had a chance to update.. so here is a collection of images taken over the past couple of weeks around Echuca & Hay :)

xx
Lauren

Miss Amber

2009-09-03T03:17:00.001-07:00

This is my beautiful middle daughter, who surprised me last weekend by asking for a photoshoot! It doesnt happen very often and although we had a terribly overcast day, we went out to a) find a new location and b) get some gorgeous photos ;)as it turned out the clouds parted and we had some glorious afternoon sunshine.

I am not sure that I will have time to upload a Friday Fav tomorrow, so posted some extras for this one :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

xx
Lauren

Fabulous Friday Favourites - Echuca Photography

2009-08-28T01:56:00.000-07:00

A while ago I got to help some friends celebrate their engagement by capturing some special images for them, It was a fun afternoon and the weather was beautiful!! This is one of my favs from their session, I love me some sunshine :)

have a great weekend :)

xx
Lauren

All my love

2009-08-27T04:08:00.000-07:00

My babies are getting so big, and even thought I want to capture every moment they wont let me :( so whenever I do manage to get a decent photo of them I am very happy!

xx
Lauren

Fabulous Friday Favourites - Echuca Photography

2009-08-21T03:50:00.000-07:00

Another Friday Fav :)

I love the weekends, time with my family, time out... time to prepare for the coming week.

This is one of my adorable newphews, I have 4 nephews and no nieces! I think someone should get around to fixing that little faux par up ;)

Hope you all have a lovely weekend!!

xx
Lauren

Fabulous Friday Favourite - Echuca Photographer

2009-08-13T19:45:00.000-07:00

One of my all time fav's came from a simple lighting test... and a willing model :)

Have to find a little one to use this basket again!

xx
Lauren

Fabulous Friday Favourites - Echuca Photography

2009-08-07T04:43:00.000-07:00

Todays favourite is actually from this week, I had a trip over to South Australia and got a couple of shots in while there, this is one of my Favs :)

Yes, I knit!! - Echuca Photography

2009-08-01T23:55:00.000-07:00

or try to anyway, This is a 'Loopy Pixie' pattern from Amanda Keeys. It's super cute! I just couldnt work out how to do the earflaps that it was supposed to have :)

As you can see I really need to find some new models too :)

Fabulous Friday Favourites - Echuca Photography

2009-07-31T02:15:00.001-07:00

Friday again, I love the weekend!

Here is another favourite :)

From last summer, taken on the Murray River :)

Fabulous Friday Favourites - Echuca Photography

2009-07-24T01:17:00.000-07:00

I have decided to post a Favourite image on Friday's, should keep the blog rolling :)

This is my adorable 3 year old, who has the ability to make me smile and laugh everyday! This was on a recent holiday :)

Beautiful little A - Echuca Newborn Photography

2009-07-18T23:25:00.001-07:00

I had the pleasure of meeting with little Aliera's family this weekend for a session, She is adorable, and it was such a great afternoon :)

A huge congratulations to her family, they have 2 gorgeous (and very photogenic) kids!

My poor forgotten blog.... Echuca Photographer

2009-05-25T16:04:00.000-07:00

I havent really forgotten it :) just havent had much to upload lately, so here is one from Easter...

Anthony and Sophie - Echuca Engagement Photography

2009-03-30T04:44:00.000-07:00

Anthony and Sophie recently got engaged and we were lucky enough to find some time to get some photos down by the old Echuca Port, so here's a sneak peak..

xx Lauren

After he was quiet a long time

2009-03-24T17:47:00.001-07:00

After he was quiet a long time
Originally uploaded by {-Lauren-}

I was such a lucky girl for my birthday! I recieved a new lens and flash :) And while the flash is wonderful and means I can do so much more I am so totally in love with my new lens!

Newborn required - Echuca Photographer

2009-03-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

It feels like awhile since I have blogged, So I wanted to update on a few things happening around here.

I have some exciting new props, especially for newborns.. so will be on the lookout for some little bundles to try them out, of course there will be a special gift for those that are willing to let me practise :)Let me know if you are interested or know anyone with a newborn

Cheers,

Lauren

Echuca Photography - Little Sister

2009-01-27T23:26:00.000-08:00

On a recent visit from my little sister, I begged her to let me take some photos.. to which she agreed as long as thre were no close ups... lol.. teenagers!

Its 43 degrees hre today, good chance to hid in the computer room and update the blog :)

Echuca Photographer - Miss Amber -

2009-01-08T15:21:00.000-08:00

My Amber -

Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas & New Year! wishing you all the best for 09 :)

Summer is here! - Echuca Photography

2008-12-11T02:49:00.000-08:00

Although it is supposed to rain tomorrow and has been still chilly in the mornings, I cant wait to use the pool again and get Gabby in to have a swim :)

So here is a taste of summer...

Albury portrait photography - We spent a weekend on the farm -

2008-12-11T02:39:00.000-08:00

I adore my girls eyes, they have these awesome green eyes. and they darken or lighten with their moods, but by far are the most beautiful after they have been crying (sad I know)

I got this one of Amber on the weekend which I am very happy with because as they have been getting older they find it funnier to pull faces or poke their tounge out when I take photos, but this captures her so well... Fun, Loving, Caring, free willed and beautiful!

Albury Portrait Photography - Little B -

2008-11-19T18:22:00.000-08:00

What a great opportunity to capture little B at 7 weeks old!

He was such a delight, and although he didn't really want his photo taken he did let me get a couple -

This has got to be one of my favourites!!

and..

Albury Family Photography - Amazing friends -

2008-11-18T16:11:00.000-08:00

I had a great opportunity to capture some family shots for a friend, we have known each other since grade 4 in primary school and dont get much of a chance to catch up anymore, especially since we both have 3 girls each that keep us more than busy!

This was so much fun!

And of course there were the shots of the kidlets.... and one for Mum and Dad, since they complained at not having any decent shots of them together!

I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did!!

Indoor, Natural light set up.

2008-11-03T03:15:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to test the light in my dinning room for awhile, so today I did a quick test and was pretty happy with the results!

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Megemite

2008-10-08T21:42:00.000-07:00

My adorable 2.5year old LOVES vegemite, although at times she has called it mymite and currently megemite. We can not start the day with out her megemite on toast, dont bother to offer her peanut butter or weetbix, it ain't happening, and she will look at you like you should be locked in a rubber room.

Hubby was out for a work dinner last night, so I thought after dinner I would treat the girls to an Icecream (McDonalds of course), as we are going through drive through and I am trying to get the girls to make up their minds (indecisive bunch!) Gabby yelled out she wanted megemite on hers....It was hard to explain why she couldnt have vegemite on her icecream but I said she could have chocolate, so after eating her sunday the only thing left in the bottom was the chocolate... she had scooped the Icecream out around the chocolate and left it, next time I think I will just ask for vegemite, there just is no pleasing a 2.5year old :)

Welcome to my little piece of the world

2008-10-07T17:59:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I am here, its been a long time coming, but I finally have a place all of my own in this world wide web.....