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Lauren’s Taxidermy Artistry

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Lauren’s Taxidermy Artistry

Self-taught taxidermist of 5 years. Full-time healthcare worker.
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Growing up, I was always moving from place to place to which, I was fortunate enough to see different landscapes and different wildlife. I’ve always been fascinated by nature and landscapes since I was a little girl, and since then, it’s become more than just a fascination—it’s become my passion. Focusing mainly on nature photography, I want to be able to showcase different aspects of nature, whil

e also doing portraiture and taxidermy on the side. Every one of my works won’t be the same—each one will be different via lighting, subject, and environment—as if it were its very own organism. I am a current student at the Art Institutes of Pittsburgh-Online Division, having been enrolled since June of 2013. I am pursuing to get my Associate's Degree in Photography, with high hopes of returning later on for my Bachelor's. As a learning photographer, I aim to offer my clients a relaxing, yet professional atmosphere while having a little bit of fun to ease up the tension. This page will offer my photographic services solely on the weekends for now, due to vehicle availability, as well as keeping up with my schoolwork. I will also post older photos to show how I have progressed as a photographer, as well as previous schoolwork to show what I am capable of doing. I would deeply appreciate feedback, as well as advice from local professional photographers to develop my skills and keep a strict photographer/client relationship.

03/17/2024

ATTENTION:

To my WV and potential WV and KY clients:

After a visit with Virginia Conservation on Friday and being educated extensively by the lovely officers on information that I did not know and failed to educate myself on since moving to Virginia, I wanted to bring to attention on the potential possibility of transmitting CWD with intact skulls of your trophies.

There is a special way of processing your trophy before bringing it to me:

The skull MUST be skinned out from the cape. There is to be NO EYES, BRAIN MATTER, or SPINAL CORD to be left in the skull.

The skull cap with the antlers will suffice! It just HAS to be cleaned thoroughly of brain matter and membranes.

If you do not feel comfortable doing so, please let me know ahead of time so I can come to you and do it properly and have a DNR officer okay it before I can transport it with the proper paperwork and information.

To my current clients, I want to extend my deepest apologies for failing you as a taxidermist for not educating you or being educated myself on this matter. This will not happen again.

02/26/2024

Got a beaut in to mount up! Super excited to get this wide boy mounted up! 👊🏻

02/08/2024

Making progress on this beautiful piece! By no means am I done, cause I still have a long way to go! 🫶🏻

02/04/2024

This has definitely been a trust the process project! I can’t wait to see it finally come together! 😮‍💨

01/31/2024

I love getting client’s photos with their mounts on the wall 🥹

01/20/2024

Something big is happening and I am so excited to show you guys…in due time! Now if only I can be patient enough to plan everything out! 🤭🤭

01/19/2024

ISO lifesize (and/or caped) prime coyotes, foxes, and bobcats! Local is preferred but will travel or meet halfway! ☺️

01/08/2024

Got this beauty done and ready to go home!

01/06/2024

Got this big guy roughed in! Can’t wait to see this one on the wall! 👊🏻

01/02/2024

With 2023 wrapped up and in the books, I want to showcase the work I did throughout the year and into this year!

With that being said, I do have openings for 6 more gameheads, 3 lifesize small mammal, and 6 more European mounts!

As a reminder, I do work as an active nurse at two facilities! I’m more than accommodating to your needs and communication needs as need be! As of right now, turnaround is around 1-3 months due to my current schedule with work, and is liable to change!

I want to thank everyone who allowed me to mount their trophies last year, and I hope to see everyone again next season! 🫶🏻

12/31/2023

Sneak peek of this big boy 👊🏻

12/30/2023

Got this little buck done for a little fellers first deer! Congrats Landon Garrett! Super proud of you buddy!

12/20/2023

I promise I’m thrilled to skin out a buck the size of a small cow 🤭

12/13/2023

One monster down, one more to go! 👊🏻

12/12/2023

Sneak peek of Alley Grimmett’s monster buck! 👀

12/05/2023

The three musketeers!

12/05/2023

I think Santa’s missing a couple of deer 🤭

12/03/2023

Monsters coming soon! 👹

11/30/2023

This little beauty is all mounted up and drying! Should be ready to head to its respective destination in a week or so! 😊

11/24/2023

Getting close to mounting day for Chase Ellis’ buck! 👊🏻👊🏻

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from Lauren’s Taxidermy Artistry! I want to wish everyone a very blessed and special day! Anyone hunting today, be safe!

11/21/2023

Got some biggens rolling In from Mingo and Logan County, WV! I’m more than ready to get these big boys mounted up! 👊🏻

11/20/2023

Shaving day!

11/20/2023

With deer and bear season in full swing, give me a message or recommendation to your friends and family!

11/18/2023

Good luck hunting everyone! I’ll be available for a good portion of the day if anyone needs me!

11/18/2023

With tomorrow being the opening day for rifle season, everyone be safe, stay vigilant of your surroundings! If anyone needs assistance in the simplest of things, I’m just a message or phone call away! Gutting, skinning, hauling, I can do it!

11/06/2023

Bear ‘birria’ tacos 😋

11/05/2023

If anyone gets a deer and doesn’t want their hides, let me know! I’m in need of them! 🫶🏻

10/18/2023

Adulting 101 🤣

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