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Lauren Murphy Photography

Melbourne & Gippsland Wedding | Portrait | Music | Events Photographer
  • Weddings
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Today is World Refugee Day and I publicly give thanks to the MANY incredible, resilient, inspiring, and compassionate people I have met that have arrived in this county as Refugees. This man, @davidnyuolvincent is one. I urge you to take a moment and have a look at what he and members of his community are up to. Even better, read his book if you haven’t already. And to assist in person the @asrc1 has a ☎️ on, why not donate what you would simply spend on meals today....every little bit helps 🙏 ⠀ This photo was taken a few years ago now at the first South Sudanese Leadership Dialogues, I am so excited to be catching up again this weekend David, time to update the photo, ha! ⠀ ⠀ #laurenmurphyphotography #southsudanesecommunity #worldrefugeeday ⠀ ⠀
Congrats to these two lovers⠀💖 ⠀ Marc & Jean Nee having a cheeky snuggle before heading inside to get hitched on Saturday. ⠀ In case you didn't know, I'm still a wedding Photographer...it's all over at @lmp.weddings now 👌🏼 ⠀ #backseatkisses #laurenmurphyphotography #williamstownweddingphotographer ⠀ ⠀
I had fun recently with @xtm_kids capturing some of their awesome kids range in action. PS- you haven’t truly lived Autumn until you’ve had a leaf 🍁 fight 🙌🏼....still some leaves hanging about even though it’s Winter so get on it!! ・・・ Get over & shop some new threads too 👌🏼 🛒 www.xtm.com.au/kids
Don't fear diversity, embrace it, because the world is more beautiful when we do.⠀ ⠀ This week is International Refugee Week. ⠀ I encourage everyone to spend a moment of their week learning and reflecting. ⠀ ⠀ See what small steps you can possibly take to ensure people forced to flee from their homes can live with dignity, security and hope. We can all do something. Whether it be supporting global crisis, advocating to government or simply being a welcoming local to new families/individuals.⠀ ⠀ Head to the Refugee Council of Australia website for event listings.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ [ Full story in this weeks #warragulgazette ]
Creating this image for @flluske.bubble was really special. One image can’t capture all her story, but hopefully it leads you in to read more. Please go to her profile 🙏 ............................................. “These last few months have been a bit up and down for me. So many wonderful things have been happening in my business and personal life however some days, my frustrations and struggles with communicating with others can really get me down. • I’ll be fine for a while but then having to constantly try to decipher things and asking people to repeat themselves gets a bit exhausting. I’m the kind of person who withdraws when I’m feeling this way.. I try to keep out of the way of people around me and try to talk myself out of feeling so flat. After a day or so, I get out of the flat spot and I’m right again for a while which is good 😊 • I know it can be a challenge for my family and those close to me to understand why I’m feeling this way. If you don’t live it every day, it can be difficult to comprehend. I try to explain it the best I can, but sometimes it’s hard to put into words. • Feeling like you’re a part of conversations and being able to join in is such an important part of relationship building and human connection. When it’s a struggle, you can often be left feeling frustrated, isolated and lonely.” • TBC ON HER PROFILE POST
Explore. It's all in your perspective. You either wait and hope the adventure comes to you, or you escape to find it.⠀ ⠀ It all starts with one step out the front gate. ⠀ #imissla #laurenmurphyphotography #adventureisoutthere #documentaryphotography ⠀
Mia is writing a book. ⠀ ⠀ Now I need to do all I can to suport her aspirations and determination. She wants to be the youngest person to publish their own book 😊 The words she has penned are full of love, strength and a wisdom beyond her nine years. Well, I'm biased as her Mum, but I think they would make a lovely mantra for young minds. I think someone her age has likely already been published, but we're going to give it a crack anyway!⠀ ⠀ Watch this space for what will likely be a slow journey but hopefully will see her hold at least one copy of her book in her hands 🤞🏼 ⠀ PS- I have NO idea what I am doing so any tips from those that have done this before are most welcome!⠀ ⠀ #laurenmurphyphotography #lovemygirl #selfpublish ⠀
When the dress up theme for the party is 90's, you just have to get the shot of the birthday girl recreating that famous kiss with her Romeo ✨ ⠀ Have a special event coming up? You can book me for private parties. Often a great way to get some fun moments captured when you have all your favourite people in the one place. ⠀ ⠀ #kissme #laurenmurphyphotography #romeoandjuliet #birthdaypartyphotographer⠀#starcrossedlovers
👉🏼 TEEN TIME!!! Bookings have just opened for the Teens Photoraphy Workshop. Join me to hang out in my cool space (well I think it's pretty cool), experiment with various techniques and learn how to use your camera. But mostly, mostly just have some fun, expressive, & creative time. ⠀ ⠀ Last holidays workshop no one knew each other in the group, but by the end were all friends. It was awesome to see everyone growing in confidence even within a few hours. You don't need to know anything about Photography, I tailor the day to match your individual needs and am there to guide you. If you have already done some study at High School then I'll take your knowledge a step up from there. ⠀ #laurenmurphyphotography #photographyworkshop #schoolholidayprogram⠀ ⠀
Kids workshop is fully booked😲🙏 If you were keen and missed out please comment or DM me and I’ll look at running another, likely in the first week of school holidays. Teens workshop details coming online ASAP 🤟🏼

Angela & Dean - Baxter Barn

July 25, 2017
Angela & Dean - Baxter Barn

In the incredibly beautiful grounds of Baxter Barn, Angela and Dean created the most perfect wedding day. Time moved organically and candid moments flourished..

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Jo and John - Marybrooke Manor

December 08, 2016 in Wedding, Wedding Photographer, Photographer Warragul.

John and Jo's wedding day celebrated so much more than love. It gave recognition to resilience, compassion, loss and hope. It was a day of coming together to recognise a journey in entirety and feel joy for a love that gets to keep growing. 

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Tags: wedding day, wedding photographer, wedding photography gippsland, wedding photographer melbourne, dandenong ranges wedding, marybrooke manor, love, family, amaline vitale; alana pinkus; calvin klein menswear; emma wood;
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Brooke & Luke rock the walls off Brighton Town Hall

October 28, 2016

When a Bride tells you they aren't wearing a dress on their wedding day, you pause for a moment, realising what an assumption you have made.  Never again will I assume, and never has a Bride rocked a jumpsuit more than Brooke!  Luke and Brooke created a wedding party that was full of individual flavor.

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Tags: wedding day, wedding photographer, brighton town hall, jumpsuit, offbeat wedding, love, engaged, melbourne wedding photography, gippsland wedding photographer, lauren murphy photography, tania stokes design, asos, mister zimi
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Rosanna & Scott take the spot of the first Wedding at 'Seacroft' on the Great Ocean Road

February 01, 2016 in Melbourne Weddings, Photographer Warragul., Wedding, Wedding Photography

Rosanna and Scott crossed Oceans to be together and created a Wedding celebration that was full of music, fun, laughter and spectacular sceneary...oh and some pumpkins! 

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Tags: Melbourne Wedding Photographer, great ocean road, great ocean road wedding, seacroft, DIY wedding, beachside wedding, lauren murphy photography, Gippsland wedding photographer, candid wedding photography, documentary wedding photography
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Julia & Julians loved up Wedding celebration

January 28, 2016

Julia and Julian created the most genuine and beautiful Wedding Celebration because it reflected them as people and all they value in life. It was easy to feel that love was everywhere in that Hall and the celebrations reflected it...complete with a home made giant heart centerpiece from the Groom :)

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Tags: Wedding Photography, wedding day, Gippsland wedding photographer, wedding photography gippsland, dandenong ranges wedding, Love, Julias Celebrancy Service, Ferny Creek Recreation Reserve, Melbourne wedding photographer, documentary wedding photography, Photojournalistic wedding photography
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Real Weddings

I love to share and listen to stories. My kids often have me make up stories on the spot at bedtime. Although I admit, they can be a bit hit and miss depending how tired I am!

But every wedding is always worthy of sharing, of writing down, of remembering.  

There is always a deep and long story behind the images I capture. My images are captured over one day, but the connections, moments and exchanges have existed for years. 

I thank all my wonderful couples for letting me share some of their story with you all. 

I admit, I've fallen VERY behind in blogging, but please wait for me...will be up to speed again soon x