The very talented Hannah MacGregor captured these images of our family so beautifully.
LAURA SHAW
Photo by Drew Buckler
I'm truly touched that you're interested in learning more about me. Thank you for that.
I've come to embrace a relaxed attitude, especially after battling cancer twice. It's been a tough journey, but it's taught me invaluable lessons about cherishing what truly matters in life: our loved ones and capturing life's significant moments.
My world revolves around my two energetic children, who keep me on my toes as their live-in butler. When I'm not behind my computer or behind the lens, I'm either wrestling with my son Ethan or engaging in deep conversations with my teenage daughter, Lena.
My chosen family, my close-knit group of friends, always brings warmth and fulfilment to my life. As a natural people-pleaser, I'm known to go the extra mile for those I love.
Weight training at my local gym is my passion, providing me with a sense of strength and accomplishment. It's always a delight to surprise my eldest daughter by still being able to lift her.
Two years ago, I took up Krav Maga, a form of self-defense, and I've since become a assistant coach for the women's class in my community. Empowering women to recognise their own strength and potential brings me immense satisfaction.
I'm blessed with a non-identical twin sister whom I wish I could see more often, and my family is filled with quirky dynamics, including three younger brothers, two of whom are also twins. We've come to terms with our own brand of eccentricity.
Music holds a special place in my heart, with artists like Banks, Maggie Rogers, Florence and the Machine, and Jessie Ware being constant sources of inspiration. And when it comes to movies, I'm a sucker for romance, with favourites like "A Good Year," "Romeo & Juliet," and "Pride & Prejudice" topping my list.
Self-reflection and self-awareness are guiding principles in my life, and I dedicate time each week to journaling and delving deeper into understanding and being kinder to myself. It's a journey filled with challenges and growth, but one I'm fully committed to.
With over a decade of experience in photography, I've cultivated a sense of confidence in my craft and am genuinely excited about the prospect of creating breathtaking images for you.
If you feel like we'd hit it off, don't hesitate to reach out! Let's create some magic together.
We're a refined yet approachable team of wedding photographers and storytellers, deeply passionate about capturing the timeless essence of your beautiful day. With a warm commitment to preserving the unique love stories of each couple, our collective brings together diverse perspectives, technical excellence, and a heartfelt dedication to delivering exceptional imagery that will always hold a special place in your heart.
2018 was the year when I fell out of love with my hometown Berlin. A tragic introduction but this led me to where and who I am today. My new happy place became Scotland (and still is) but because of my husband's job opportunity, we moved down to London in 2022 where our son Kaspar was born a year later. I have had a love-hate relationship with London over the last 2 years, but like most challenges in my life, I learned to take advantage of them and started to thrive in my new environment.
Over the years my love for people and photography collided and I now get to spend beautiful days with couples celebrating their love, I often pinch myself that this is my job! I absolutely adore what I do. When I'm not capturing moments you will find me swimming in the sea, hanging at the beach sauna or tending to my vegetable garden. I am hopelessly in love with nature and the coast.
Active in the industry for the last 18 years, I have previously worked with some of the world’s leading photographers and lifestyle magazines, including Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Time Out, and Conde Nast Traveller, which has influenced and inspired my passion for the visual arts.
Beginning my career as a travel photographer, shooting in over 20 countries, I have since specialised in photographing weddings over the last five years. I take great pleasure in the craft of wedding photography – honing a relaxed, story-telling approach to organically capturing your special day.
Previous clients have noted the naturalistic eye I bring to my work and the ability to capture a real sense of the moment.
Each wedding is unique, and I, therefore, treat them as such with my contemporary but classic style. Thank you for taking the time to look through my work. For further information, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line.
Each wedding captured by the team embodies the timeless romantic aesthetic that I strive for. Laura meticulously curates and colour-grades every wedding, infusing it with love and attention to detail. This ensures a seamless experience for our couples, enriched with creativity and collaboration.
Lumix UK commissioned a little film of me, made by my good friend Drew Buckler. Here I talk about the benefits of switching to a mirrorless camera system and I'll be honest, saying the part about the "Lumix S Series" took at least 6 takes! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed filming it.
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