Photography by Lauren Marek

A Visual Arts major attending the University of Texas at Dallas, Lauren Marek credits her small town upbringing as a strong influence on her photography style. Currently shooting with a Nikon D40 (soon to be D300s) that is usually paired with a Sigma 30mm, Lauren captures memories in a unique way by attempting to blur the line between documentary and portrait photography. Her ever growing fan base on Flickr is a testament to how well liked and appreciated her pictures are among others.

Here are a few photos Lauren has shared from her portfolio. I highly recommend visiting her photostream to truly appreciate a larger selection of her work. You can also follow her on twitter.