I am a beach loving NJ native who made her way to the California coast. Since moving to LA, I have grown my photography business and continue to do what I love everyday.
With roots in black & white film, I've learned to slow down and focus on light, motion, and emotion—an approach that still shapes my work today.
It excites me to capture your meaningful life moments as they unfold. I'm all about connection, storytelling and authenticity. I specialize in lifestyle, family and couples photography, blending documentary with fine art. Every client will receive a mix of black & white and color photographs - because I just can't part with my B&W roots!
Hey there!
I'm Laura
My happy place - any place alongside water, watching the sunrise or sunset
Born and raised - always a Jersey girl at heart but definitely have that California spirit
Bucket list travel - See the northern lights & go on a food tour through Japan
Next trip - Seattle to hike in the Hoh Rainforest and oyster tour around Skagit Valley
Random fact - I met my love in California, coincidentally he grew up an hour away from me on the east coast!
My dream - to create a coffee table book of my film photography with poetry, landscapes, self-portraits
A little more personal
Since I love stories, it seems only fitting to share mine!
A friend of mine knew I had dreams of going out west. One day she said "If you want to go to Los Angeles, I'd go with you." That was all I needed. We packed up our suitcases in New Jersey, quit our full-time jobs and headed to California to give our dreams a chance. This is when I started my own photography business and have never looked back.
Rob and I met in Los Angeles in 2019. Bonding over our similar east coast roots and love for travel, it wasn't a surprise when we started dating. He supports all my creative endeavors, accompanies me on location scouts and is the best backpacking travel buddy out there.
7+ years later, we're still smiling and traveling as much as possible!
My LOVE story
Denver, CO 2020
Interested in E-commerce, product or social photography?
Visit me at Sand Studio Photo
Fun fact: E-commerce product photography is how I started my professional photography career. I was immersed in seeing how light moves, manipulating shadows and learning product styling. But, most of all I gained a strong attention to detail and a love for deliberate, unhurried shoots.