ABOUT
My name is Lauren Smith Kennedy and I currently reside in South Portland, Maine with my adorable 4-year-old ginger cat named Percy, and boyfriend, Brendan.
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About 8 months ago, I was offered to do my first end-of-life shoot for a friends of a friend who had a young pup with terminal cancer. After sharing this on my personal social media, I soon became aware of how needed this service truly was and my journey with end-of-life pet photography began. I have had the opportunity to meet over 40 families, and learn their stories, and capture tender, vulnerable, and meaningful moments.
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After sharing my work on social media it also became very apparent that I would not be able to photograph all of the families who were reaching out to me due to the volume of inquires- nor would I be able to travel. This lead me to creating and founding the Tilly Project: an end-of-life pet photography network and resources for pet owners facing anticipatory grief/pet loss/bereavement. You can find the website by clicking here.​
ABOUT MY SERVICES
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They are free.
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Sessions last for about 45 min-1 hour (this can be shorter if need be, of course!)
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They are what YOU want them to be. This means you could have your whole family involved, OR just solo photos of your pet.
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At this time, this is the ONLY service I am offering.
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At this time I am only able to travel within.a 20 mile radius of Portland. You can head to thetillyproject.org to find a photographer near you!