Lovebug Pictures rebrands as Lauren Laskin Films

Portland wedding videography studio Lovebug Pictures has rebranded as Lauren Laskin Films, putting founder Lauren Laskin’s documentary background and film-based style at the center of the business. The change is immediate and does not affect existing client contracts, delivery dates or pricing.

Why it matters: - The rebrand makes Lauren Laskin’s name the studio identity, signaling a more personal brand for couples booking wedding films. - Lauren Laskin Films has built a reputation around documentary-style storytelling and a mix of Super 8, 16mm and digital production. - The studio has filmed more than 150 weddings across the Pacific Northwest, the U.S. and abroad.

What happened: - Lovebug Pictures announced it is now Lauren Laskin Films. - The Portland wedding videography studio was founded by Lauren Laskin. - The rebrand took effect immediately on Sept. 2, 2026. - The studio’s website is now Lauren Laskin Films. - Instagram and YouTube now operate under @laurenlaskinfilms.

The details: - Laskin keeps her calendar to about 15 weddings a year. - Laskin handles every stage of production herself. - Laskin holds a Master of Fine Arts in Experimental and Documentary Arts from Duke University. - Laskin has more than a decade of experience in video production. - Her credits include camera work on Debra Granik’s "Leave No Trace" and work on the 2025 HBO documentary "Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie," directed by Irene Taylor. - Kodak gave Laskin a Kodak Gold Award that included a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 motion picture film grant. - The studio uses Super 8 and 16mm film alongside UHD digital cameras. - Laskin films weddings as they unfold rather than staging moments, then edits for the story of each couple’s day. - The studio says the film approach adds timelessness, softness and authenticity that digital alone cannot reproduce. - Oregon Wedding Day named Lauren Laskin Films Best Videographer in 2024 and 2025. - The studio won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award in 2021 and 2024. - The studio holds a 5.0 rating across 39 WeddingWire reviews. - The studio has been featured in The New York Times, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes and Wedding Chicks. - WedVibes named Laskin a top Super 8 wedding videographer. - Recent weddings include work at the Invisible House in Joshua Tree, San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito and Suncadia Resort. - Past bookings also include celebrations in Assam, India and Sydney, Australia.

Between the lines: - The name change shifts the brand from a studio-first identity to a founder-led identity, which can help clients quickly connect the service to the person filming their wedding. - The emphasis on documentary technique and motion picture film suggests the studio is positioning itself as a high-touch, limited-capacity option rather than a volume business. - Awards and media coverage help reinforce the studio’s premium positioning in a crowded wedding-video market.

What’s next: - Current clients keep their existing contracts, delivery dates and pricing. - Couples are being asked to inquire 12 to 14 months before their wedding date. - The studio will continue operating from Portland with Lauren Laskin as the lead filmmaker.

The bottom line: - Lauren Laskin Films is betting that a personal brand, documentary style and analog-film aesthetic will help it stand out as a premium wedding filmmaker.