Real, candid documentary photography

Our favourite stories

This is where you’ll find the wedding and portrait stories LJM has loved capturing — the ones filled with connection, atmosphere and all the perfectly imperfect moments that make each story its own.

LJM is a Surf Coast and Melbourne documentary photography studio built on storytelling. The chemistry, the laughter, the location, the light — it all comes together to show people as they really are.

So we’ll just let the images do the talking….

We couldn't trust just anyone with our private and intimate queer wedding ceremony.

Lauren captured our local elopement ceremony perfectly and we are so very grateful to hang these pieces of art on our walls forever. Because Lauren is indeed an Artist.

– Nadine & Hanan

One word: Perfect.

Nothing was clinical, staged or pushed on us. We ran the show with little guidance. Having a bond with your photographer is vital on the day to capture raw moments.

LJM will be my photographer for every major life event. Lauren makes the whole experience effortless. The moments shared while taking these images were by far our favourite part of the day.

– Mon & Mitch

You have found your photographer

Lauren was very easy to work with and the session felt like a catch up and chat with a friend for a few hours. The end results exceeded my expectations and I already loved her work anyway. The details that Lauren captures are unscripted and magical, and I will treasure

– Kate

Loz made everyone so comfortable

We have hired Loz on two occasions to document our growing family and both sets of photos are beautiful! Loz made everyone (adults and children) so comfortable. We wanted our photos to feel natural and not overly posed, and Loz nailed the brief. We are so happy to have gorgeous photos to forever treasure of these special times in our journey. Thank you!

– Anna