Today we’d like to introduce you to Lyndsie Lord.
Hi Lyndsie, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was always the kid with a camera in my hand—the one documenting everything, chasing moments before I even realized storytelling could become a career. I genuinely just loved everything about photography, taking photos, looking at photos – I was always so mesmerized by the emotion in each one.
I went on to study photography at art school in Boston, and in 2017 I officially launched my business in Vermont, where I’m originally from. A couple of years later, I packed everything up and moved to Nashville, and it immediately felt like home. I’ve been here since 2019 and absolutely love it!
I built my business photographing weddings, and while I still adore them, my work has naturally evolved into so much more -Today I still photograph weddings, but I’ve been expanding into branding, boudoir, and more creative portraiture—all tied together by one thing: creating images that capture genuine emotion, and feels authentic to anyone who shoots with me. No matter what I’m photographing, my goal has always been the same—to tell a story that feels like you and to make it look really frickin’ cool.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Honestly, overall it really has. That’s not because there haven’t been challenges, but because photography has never felt like just a job to me. It’s something I’d choose over and over again. Even on the difficult days, I still get excited to pick up my camera, and I don’t take for granted that I get to wake up every day and make a living creating art with incredible people!
If there’s been one challenge that’s followed me throughout the years, it’s comparison. As creatives, we’re constantly surrounded by unbelievably talented artists, and it’s easy to convince yourself that you’re behind or that your work isn’t enough. I’ve definitely had those moments throughout the years.
What I’ve learned is that comparison usually pulls you away from your own voice and your intuition. The more I’ve focused on creating work that genuinely excites me, instead of chasing trends or trying to recreate someone else’s style, the more fulfilled I’ve become and the more I trust myself—not just creatively, but professionally too. Authenticity has been the thing that’s kept me grounded, and I think people can feel that in my work and they appreciate when I bring that into their session or a creative project.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I specialize in weddings, branding, boudoir, and creative portrait photography. Whether I’m documenting a wedding day, creating imagery for someone’s business, or empowering women to feel confident in front of the camera, I’m always chasing photographs that feel elevated, emotive, and a little edgier.
I’d say I’m known for my use of light, my moodier editing style and the way I make people feel during their session. Stepping in front of the camera can be incredibly vulnerable. My goal is to create an environment where people can let their guard down, forget they’re being photographed, and simply be themselves. That’s where the magic happens – in the moments that feel effortless, and honest.
What I’m most proud of isn’t a specific accomplishment—it’s that I’ve built a career by following what genuinely lights me up. I’ve had the privilege of creating meaningful work while building incredible relationships with amazing people along the way. It can be easy to lose yourself in the pursuit of success or get caught up chasing what everyone else is doing, but I’ve always been intentional about honoring my artistic voice and creating from a place that feels authentic—to myself and to my clients.
I want my work to have its own identity – I want people to see my images and immediately recognize the feeling behind it, and who shot it. That commitment to staying true to myself and what I love has shaped my style into what it is today— moody, intimate, honest – and deeply rooted in genuine connection. At the end of the day, I’d rather create art that feels timeless and true to the people in front of my camera than something that just simply follows a trend.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Connection!
Some of my favorite moments happen before I even pick up the camera, when my clients and I are bouncing ideas back and forth and getting genuinely stoked about what’s possible. There’s something really special about collaborating with people who trust your vision while bringing their own energy and personality into the process.
Then you get to the shoot – everyone is feeding off that excitement, and somehow the final images end up being even better than either of you could have imagined. That co-collaborative effort, and having a blast while you’re shooting is truly one of the best feelings. You end up walking away from a session feeling so grateful, inspired, and fulfilled – knowing that we just created something totally epic and meaningful together— that’s what really lights my soul up!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://laboutiquephotographyandmakeup.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laboutique.photo.mua
