For the seniors chasing dreams.
For the families preserving memories.
For the athletes who have poured their hearts into the game.
More than photographs. Memories you'll feel for years to come.
Senior • Sports • Family Photographer
The days may feel long, but the years pass quickly. Before you know it, the little moments become treasured memories, and the milestones you've been looking forward to become part of your story. You deserve photographs that capture more than how life looked—you deserve images that remind you how it felt. Through a relaxed and personalized experience, you'll be free to focus on what matters most while preserving the moments you'll never want to forget.
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More than just "photos"
Life moves fast.
One minute you're cheering from the sidelines, helping with homework, or tucking your little ones into bed. The next, you're watching them walk across a stage, leave for college, start a career, or build a family of their own.
The truth is, the moments that feel ordinary today often become the ones we treasure most tomorrow.
The way your child scrunches their nose when they laugh.
The confidence your senior has worked so hard to build.
The pride in an athlete's eyes after years of dedication.
The quiet moments between family members that say more than words ever could.
These moments deserve more than a quick snapshot on a phone. They deserve to be preserved in a way that allows you to relive them years from now.
Because photographs aren't just for today. They're for the future. They're for the days when your children are grown, when memories begin to fade, and when you find yourself wanting to remember exactly how this season of life felt.
That is why I do what I do.
Your Story Deserves to be Remembered.
Whether you're celebrating your senior year, welcoming a new baby, gathering multiple generations together, or documenting the sport that has shaped so much of your life, your story matters.
My goal isn't simply to create beautiful images.
It's to create photographs that feel like you.
The genuine smiles.
The loud laughter.
The quiet confidence.
The relationships that make your family uniquely yours.
You don't have to worry about knowing how to pose or what to do in front of the camera. I'll guide you every step of the way so you can relax, enjoy the experience, and focus on being present with the people you love.
Because the best photographs happen when you're comfortable enough to simply be yourself.
For Seniors, Families & Athletes
I believe every senior deserves a session that celebrates who they are right now—not just what they look like.
I believe families deserve photographs that capture connection, not perfection.
I believe athletes deserve images that showcase the dedication, grit, and passion they've poured into their sport.
Every session is designed around your story, your personality, and the moments that matter most to you.
No two people are the same, and your photographs shouldn't be either.
The Senior
Experience
Confidence. Personality. Their story.
The Dramatic Sports Experience
Dedication. Passion. Hard work.
The Family
Experience
Connection. Relationships. Memories.
Hi! I'm Lauren
the person behind the lens
A senior portrait, sports and family photographer based out of Bayard, Nebraska.
Thanks so much for stopping by and considering me as your photographer! I'm Lauren, the photographer behind Lauren Himes Photography, based in Bayard, Nebraska and proudly serving seniors, families, athletes, and growing families throughout Scottsbluff, Gering, the Nebraska Panhandle, Eastern Wyoming, and the greater Wyo-Braska region.
As a sports photographer, I love capturing the intensity, dedication, and emotion that make every game unforgettable. But my passion goes far beyond the sidelines. From senior portraits and family photography to maternity and milestone sessions, I love telling the stories that make each season of life unique.
My goal is to create a personalized photography experience that feels relaxed, fun, and authentic to you. Whether you're celebrating your senior year, documenting your family, showcasing your athlete's accomplishments, or preserving life's biggest milestones, I'll guide you every step of the way while creating images you'll treasure for years to come.
Because your story deserves more than just beautiful photographs—it deserves to be remembered.
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