Young photographers gain national exposure: Lauren Goodwin

In high school, Lauren worked some as a model and actress. But she found she preferred being behind the lens, not in front. “The photographers at the agency always seemed to love what they were doing. I wanted to be able to have that experience,” she said. As a photography student, Lauren enjoys portraiture. “I like to show who a person really is inside, versus the façade that most people carry around with them. Capturing the soul, I guess you could say… People and the opportunity to create something that can make a difference drive my passion for photography. I love to take a great photograph that makes people smile or think.”