About this vendor
Laura Halcón Photography is based between Santa Fe, New Mexico and the west coast.
I happily travel worldwide with my camera in hand.
My style is a blend of documentary and artistry.
I am a moment seeker and let things unfold naturally.
I am honored to be a storyteller.
I want you to FEEL something in your images and for that feeling to transcend generations.
I’m drawn to wild in love, non traditional folks who like to have a good time.
You might end up cracking open a beer or going on a road trip with me.
Let’s collaborate! Please reach out to me via my website as messages here don't always reach me.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Reviews
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5
out of 5.053 reviews
We've hired Laura for our wedding which is coming up in October 2023, but this review is for our engagement shoot. We did an at-home photo shoot and Laura made us feel comfortable,...
confident and natural. We couldn't be more excited about our decision to hire her for our wedding and were so thrilled with our engagement photos.
We loved working with Laura for our small wedding in the high desert. She has an incredible eye and style and we are so grateful that she captured our wedding celebrations so perfe...
ctly and we can relive the memories again and again. Super easy to communicate with and we got our photos back within a month. She is also just a lovely human being!!!
Working with Laura was a dream! She has the most easygoing, chill style, and we felt immediately at-ease with her - it also helped that the conversation and laughter flowed easily....
She photographed us for our engagement photos during the fall of 2020 (fully outdoors/distanced), and she was super conscientious and thoughtful about making us feel safe. She also photographed our micro-wedding (vaxxed/fully outdoors) in spring 2021, and I loved that she worked on her own (no assistants) because her eye and style is why we wanted to work with her in the first place. She floated seamlessly around, and she was never an intrusive presence at any point in the day. On top of having a wonderful eye and vibe, she's also responsive via email and sent us our full album within a month of our wedding. We would highly recommend Laura!
Laura was the easiest choice we made for our wedding! I've followed her work for years and knew long before I was engaged that I wanted her as my future wedding. Her talent and eye...
for candid moments is unparalleled, and her ability to make both myself and my husband comfortable was valuable beyond measure.
It's easy to see that Laura truly cares about the couples she's shooting and her photos captured our love on the most important day of our life perfectly.
Laura doesn't over edit and lets the moments speak for themselves. She also used film for a few photos per our request, which ended up being some of our favorite photos of the day.
The number of great pictures she took was truly unbelievable and we will be forever grateful to her and her assistant for effortlessly capturing our day better than we could have even imagined.
Laura is incredible, I am not sure where to begin with our gush. First and foremost, out of the 15+ vendors we hired for our wedding, Laura is one we still talk about months after....
She is a lovely person, kind, compassionate and you feel immediately comfortable with her. We took engagement pictures with her a few months prior and knew from then that we were already blessed – the shots were amazing, and she totally cut through all our awkward, camera-shyness.
At the wedding, she was a pleasure – she seemed totally invisible yet omnipresent. There were so many perfect candid shots, incredible scenes and moments that she captured perfectly. There was so much depth and story to all the photos she took – we spent forever just reliving all aspects, through all the detail and realness she managed to frame.
She has actually gifted us a huge problem, in that we have to somehow select a handful of photos to showcase out of the hundreds of frame-worthy shots. (Literally, all of them could be on our wall).
We couldn’t recommend her more highly, because quite frankly, I am not sure what else or what more we could want.
I've told Laura at least 5 times that I want her to follow me around for the rest of my life and photograph every special moment for forever! Laura photographed our destination wed...
ding in Croatia and she did an absolutely phenomenal job. She is kind, organized, authentic, reliable, calm, fun, and everything in-between. Her photography style is raw and genuine and she captures things with such an artistic perspective. Could not recommend anyone more.
Laura is an angel. Seriously. I cannot say enough positive things about her (and Kayla!). We stumbled upon her website from our venue's preferred vendor list. Immediately, we knew ...
she was perfect. Her style is so unique, raw, and beautiful. No cookie cutter wedding/prom photos; she will capture you and your partner in such a real way. We set up an engagement shoot (highly recommend doing this) and were so happy we did. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera (initially awkward staring into your boo's eyes for a few hours), and by the end of the shoot, we were seasoned pros. When we saw Laura on our wedding day, it felt like we were reconnecting with a dear friend. She is just the loveliest! And her photos?!?!? They blew our minds and exceeded any expectations we had. If you can't tell from this review, we LOVE LAURA :)
Laura was a dream to work with and she absolutely delivered! Our wedding photos were so magical! She caught so many amazing moments and I was so thrilled with all the final photos....
We had so many to choose from some more formal, some more candid, but all of them were amazing. She had us look so dreamy! Highly recommend her. She is so talented and you won't be disappointed.
We not only found the best wedding photographer but also an incredible human being and friend. Laura is amazing to work with. Her vision, guidance and demeanor are unparalleled. Pr...
ofessionalism is off the charts. We could not be happier with the photos. Her shots exceeded all expectations. We would give her 6 stars but the scale only goes to 5.
Laura is THE BEST. Granted I don't have any other experience with photographers but I don't want to know anyone else. Laura's my gal. My dude and I eloped and were married at th...
e courthouse. Laura took photos of us before and after the ceremony. She was easy going, funny and kind. I'm very much not interested in taking tons of photos of me and my guy kissing - that's strange - and she took ones that reflected our humor (and did get enough of us being mushy). She was even able to get an incredible shot of my mom, who always looks really stern in photos. We recently got our photo package and we got exactly what we wanted to invest in - photos of us looking fancy and in love, surrounded by our home town. Wedding photos are an investment - having Laura take them is a no-brainer.
Laura is the most talented and sweet photographer ever! We are the most awkward people getting our photos taken and she and Kayla made us feel so comfortable both at our Engagement...
Shoot our in Joshua Tree and our Wedding last month. We LOVE our photos, there are sooo many good ones, they really captured every moment. We can't recommend Laura enough, there can't be anyone better to shoot your wedding or to work with!
Hiring Laura+Kayla to photograph our wedding was a total no-brainer for us and one of the very first decisions we made after choosing a date! As a wedding photographer myself, choo...
sing the photographers to shoot my own wedding was not a decision I took lightly! I knew I needed a photo team that I trusted wholeheartedly and who would be ready to take on our crazy wedding plans....we had a three-day music festival style, glamping wedding out in the middle of the desert in Moab, Utah with food trucks, silent discos, yoga, national park explorations and so much more for 3 straight days of non-stop partying.
Laura and Kayla captured it all SO PERFECTLY ranging from the sweet moments little moments and details all the way through the late night crazyness!! They had smiles on their faces the entire time and really blended in so well with our friends that everyone felt so comfortable around them meaning we got some of the best candid shots! The portrait session that we did right after our ceremony with just the two of us as newlyweds was honestly one of our favorite parts of the whole weekend - the girls scouted a beautiful location off-site for us to sneak off to with perfect lighting and incredible backdrops, we cranked music out of my husband's jeep and just kissed, danced and basked in the newlywed glow. The photos from that session are definitely our most treasured shots of the whole event.
We couldn't imagine our wedding weekend without them there to celebrate with us and we are SO SO grateful to have all of these epic photos to remember the most amazing weekend of our lives!!
I don't know where to begin. Laura's photos of left me speechless and in tears. She and Kayla are true artists, a treat to work with, and make you feel extremely comfortable in an ...
otherwise awkward setting. The photos turn out magical beyond my wildest expectations.
The universe put Laura and I together... I was planning my Palm Springs wedding from FL so naturally I had a lot of questions and needed some direction. This is where Laura really ...
when above and beyond to ensure that my wedding was perfect- from recommending vendors she trusts, to giving me a perfectly executed game plan for the day I knew I was in good hands. She and Kayla are the epitome of professional, but it also felt like I had some life long friends hanging out with me on my wedding day. Going into the wedding planning process, I wanted to make sure I made the investment to get a skilled and art oriented photographer, and I can happily say that I did. Cant wait to go back for our one year anniversery & have shots taken then!!!
Laura was truly the wedding photographer of our dreams. We knew it was going to be perfect when we did our engagement shoot. She made my husband and I feel super comfortable and ma...
de the whole thing really easy for two people who usually hate taking photos. We were thrilled with the way those pictures turned out. Laura's mix of film and digital shots really gave us so much to choose from!
We met again on our wedding day and have just gotten our photos back. WOW!!! We could not be happier! Laura and Kayla managed to take pictures of everything we wanted and they captured our big day so perfectly. Not to mention how great they are to work with. They are cool, calm, and collected. And super fun to hang out with. Just what you need on your wedding day! They even scoped out a neat spot near our venue where we were able to sneak off to take some additional pics after the ceremony.
We highly recommend Laura!
Where do I start? When the hubs and I started looking for wedding vendors I just browsed Pinterest for Joshua Tree weddings and after seeing a few blogs featuring Laura's work, we...
decided to contact her about our upcoming nuptials. She was quick to respond and we made a mad dash and booked her. We had some logistical issues so we had to turn our Joshua Tree escape into something local and she was so accommodating. She initially asked if we wanted an engagement shoot and we declined, but after reading what a good idea an engagement shoot actually was (a month prior to our wedding, yikes!) I contacted Laura and asked her if it was still possible, even with the short time left before our big day. She was all for it! Since we weren't able to get our Joshua Tree wedding, she wound up finding a fantastic little spot out in Palmdale that had some very Joshua Tree-like areas. We shot for a couple of hours with her and her (just as wonderful) cousin. I have to say that they both made us feel SO comfortable. We were able to be ourselves (and we're pretty damn goofy/awkward) and really relax. I'm so glad that we were able to do the engagement shoot because that was great prep for the big day. By the time October 10th rolled around we were ready to have our mugs photographed. We felt natural and just did our thing while Laura captured all the genuine moments. Instead of typical portraits, she captures the moments. When I look at our wedding photos, I know exactly what was going through my mind at that moment and it totally takes me back to that day. I would highly recommend Laura to anybody and I look forward to working with her again in the future. Thank you Laura so much for making a couple of awkward goofballs look like rock stars! =)
Laura and her assistant Kayla are both so incredibly talented and so fun to work with! We brought them to Tulum Mexico to photograph our destination wedding and are so beyond happy...
with how our photos turned out. The photos really could not be any more beautiful. I was nervous to be in front of the camera but they both made it so fun and comfortable and we felt like they were long time friends. Laura and Kayla both directed us and styled the photos in such a natural and easy way. Nothing looked staged or silly. Laura delivered the photos in a beautiful and professional way and very quickly too! I would beyond highly recommend Laura Goldenberger and wish I could relive my wedding day all over again! Thank you Laura and Kayla!
Laura Goldenberger is an absolute joy to work with. If you're looking for a top-notch photographer with exquisite taste, lots of experience and a can-do attitude, you've found her!...
I'm a designer by trade, so I'm quite picky with style. The last thing I want are cheesy wedding photos.
Having worked with Laura before on another friend's wedding, I was impressed by how she made everyone being photographed feel at ease, thus capturing the most natural looking expressions. I didn't think twice about hiring Laura for my wedding photographer when the time came. Best decision ever! Only an experienced photographer can be as organized as she is. From all the tips she gives us to the gorgeous shoot locations she's suggested, I couldn't be happier with everything.
Aside from her being a joy to work with, our engagement photos and wedding photos all turned out to be amazing. She does such a great job with lighting that all of our photos have a dreamy but natural feel. My husband and I are so thankful for Laura's work. I highly recommend her to everyone!
My husband and I are so happy that we chose Laura to photograph our Wedding!! She did an absolutely amazing job and our pictures turned out beautiful! The biggest problem for us,...
was choosing which photos to print as we loved them all! Being from Canada and getting married in Palm Springs, I did not know of any photographers in the area. So after much research, I came across Laura's blog and instantly knew she was the one for us. She was so great at getting back to me when I needed her, she helped with scheduling our day and she gave us many great ideas! Laura has a keen eye for details and it is very evident that she has a passion for what she does. She is so kind-hearted and she made us feel completely at ease…which is not easy on your wedding day! It is without any hesitation that we would recommend her services. Thank you Laura! xo
I was lucky enough to stumble upon Laura Goldenberger early on in my search for a photographer for my wedding. After finding her website and browsing her portfolio all other photog...
raphers just didn't compare, I knew I had to meet her. Once we met I was hooked! She is very honest and warm, exactly what you want from a photographer, especially for such an important day in your life. She truly captures the love and happiness of anyone she photographs. I didn't have to give a lot of direction as to what I wanted her to photograph and she took every picture I could have wanted, she just knows exactly what people look for in terms of pictures on their wedding day. Out of all our vendors for our wedding she was by far my favorite one and the one that didn't disappoint in the slightest. I just wish I had another life event coming up so I could use her amazing skills again. You truly will not find a better photographer to capture life's greatest moments. Feel free to check out the pictures she shot at our wedding! http://www.lauragphotographs.com/?p=16963
My husband and I trolled the internet for months looking for our photographer. We both have backgrounds in Film and Photography, so the way our special day was photographed was of ...
the utmost importance. There are a lot of fluffy websites out there with Flash & music & celebrities (it's LA), all I think trying to distract you from the exorbitant/cocky amount they charge for subpar photographs. We stumbled upon Laura's website I-don't-even-know-how (link from a blog from another wedding dress vendor from another blog, etc.) and knew she was the one. She is an artist. There is something to be said of someone who can capture the authenticity of your relationship while adding their artistic flavor but not overpowering the point. Laura is a kind, genuine, talented wizard, dare I say. She always had us at ease and treated our engagement session and wedding day with care and generosity, like it was the most important thing to her as well. And if my husband would let me, I would wall paper our home with the photographs she took from our engagement session and wedding day. I can't get enough of them! You should see her website/photographs for yourself. The proof is in the pudding.
Choosing a photographer for my wedding was one of my most important decision during the planning process. I was having a rustic, vintage, chic wedding at my summer sleep away camp...
. I wanted a photographer who could capture the whimsical and romantic spirit of the venue, while encompassing the beautiful surroundings. Laura did exactly this! Not only did my photos come out so amazingly, Laura was such a pleasure to work with. I loved her professionalism and enthusiasm for our vision. She was very responsive over email, easy to communicate with and got our pictures back to about a month after our wedding. Laura has a passion for the outdoors and you could see that come through our photos. I couldn't ask for better wedding photos. I highly suggest using Laura for your wedding!
I honestly can't speak more highly of Laura and her work. From the first email I sent to the last she has been amazing at responding in a timely manner. She answered every single q...
uestion and concern that before we even met for our engagement shoot, we both felt like we had known each other for years!
Our wedding package came with an engagement shoot session, and my husband and I weren't sure where/what we wanted, so Laura went out of her way to go scout locations on her own time and help us pick out the most AMAZING location. Not many people go out of their way (with no charge) to make sure you get a PERFECT shoot. During the shoot she made us feel so relaxed and comfortable. We got our photos I think within a couple days. And the quality of the work matched her amazing professionalism!
The EXACT same goes with the wedding pictures. Every shot she took felt so natural we were both so thrilled to have her at the wedding. She honestly felt like a family friend taking photos. The wedding photos took a month, which is MUCH quicker than what my other friends had to wait for their wedding photos. But she did send us previews along the way and honestly it was REALLY worth the wait!! Every picture made us feel as though we were there in the moment again. The lighting, the colors, I mean my husband and our families were blown away. You honestly can't beat her quality and not to mention Laura was half of what the other photographers were charging!
I can't wait to have another event so I can work with Laura!
We were so pleased with Laura's work on our engagement photos... we are now wondering why we didn't just fly her out to our destination wedding in Costa Rica and have her cover the...
wedding as well!
Laura has a laid-back demeanor that helped to put us (both nervous) at ease. She is a very down-to-earth, and knows how to get you into the right pose while making it feel very natural, and not at all intimidating.
She caught the most amazing moments between the two of us and we looked stunning in the finished images. She used natural light and boy did she use it well! We really couldn't be more happy with our engagement photos!!
Laura is extremely talented, artistic and a true professional in this business. We are incredibly pleased and so happy that we decided to just go for it and ask Laura to shoot an a...
nniversary session for us! The first time we met was the day of the actual session, but she is laid-back, sweet, and made us feel comfortable, which is key when searching for a photographer for important life events as most people don't feel super comfortable in front of the camera. She made the process easy, and fun -- and the end result of having beautiful, amazing photos commemorating our 1st anniversary is priceless. Doing the session was truly one of the best things we could do, and having Laura to consult for ideas and discuss details with was very appreciated. I am a little crazy about all the details (brought tons of props and things from our actual wedding) and wanted to make sure she captured certain shots (a few I felt were missed on our wedding) and Laura was more than accommodating. I was going for a particular style and feel for these photos, and she totally achieved that and we are so happy with our photos. After working with so many different vendors when we planned our wedding last year, I can definitely say that Laura is one of the best -- professional, creative, attentive to our requests, easy to work with and she's awesome to be around! We highly recommend her -- and have absolutely no regrets working with her!
Laura is absolutely amazing! She is amazing to work with, her photographs are amazing, she is so professional, unbelievably organized, always on time (even early actually) and stil...
l a blast to be around. She really was our dream photographer. She makes being in front the camera (something that is normally uncomfortable and awkward for most) easy and actually a lot of fun! I heard about Laura through my dear friend, who used her as her wedding photographer and once I saw my friends beautiful wedding pictures I knew I didn't want anyone else to photographer our wedding. Having her on our wedding day really put me and my husband at ease because we knew how organized and talented she is. The less you have to worry about on your wedding day the better and having Laura and her assistant, Jen, took a lot of worry out of our day. I highly recommend Laura :)
I had been looking for our wedding photographer and once I saw Laura's photos and after talking with her on the phone I knew I had found my wedding photographer. She was so calm, c...
ollect, responsive and easy to talk to. We met her for our engagement photos and made us feel right at home. I was nervous never really being in front of the camera before and Laura was so easy to work with. Not to mention our engagement photos came out amazing. I have never has so many complements. Well until the wedding :) The day of the wedding she was on time and again so calm and pleasant! Which is exactly what you need on your wedding day. The photos were perfect. Better then I ever thought. She caught everything. Things I didn't even know happen or saw. I still find myself looking at the photos over and over and each time I cant stop smiling. The Photographer was the most important part of the wedding to me and Laura was amazing. She even calmed me down when the wind picked up and I was about to freak out! She told me it was fine and the photos are great. I could write forever on just how happy we are with her work and working with her!
My Husband and I did a "test" Engagement shoot with another photographer ,that we were so sure would work out, and the end results were terrible. Barely any of the photos were use...
able, the feel of the whole shoot was just not us, and the dynamic between us and the photographer was just off. I was pretty nervous and anxious about finding another photographer, so I put the hubby on the case, and then miraculously Laura Goldenberger came into our lives!! ;) She is so talented (and easy to get along with). It was like shooting with an old friend from the moment I met her. In my opinion, a good photographer should always make you feel comfortable, listen to your vision, but also come with her own ideas, and be able to make you laugh every once in awhile! We just got our photos back from the Wedding (very quickly), and we could not be more happy. Before with the other photographer there were barely any photos I could use, with Laura's I can't find one I don't like. If you live in Southern California (or even if you don't) and need an event/wedding/boudoir/engagement/fashion/pregnancy photographer I 100% recommend her.
Laura is truly a talented photographer. She worked with me on creating a theme for our engagement photo shoot, and really listened to what types of photography styles I liked. She ...
completely captured my me and my fiance's nerdy side, as well as our romantic side. She makes you feel so relaxed during the shoot, and between her and my fiance I was laughing non-stop! I had so much fun doing the engagement shoot with her, and even my fiance (who was not entirely excited about getting our photos done) had a great time. I would HIGHLY recommend Laura for any event, but especially engagement/wedding.Thank you so much Laura!!! LOVE!
When my husband and I first started our wedding planning process we knew that the second most important thing to us (besides the venue) was our photographer. We are both photograph...
y buffs and admittedly, can be picky with photos so we were really selective with who we chose. Once we met with Laura, I instantly knew I wanted her to be our photographer. She was so laid back yet energetic and excited about her job and it showed. Once we had our engagement session with her we were instantly at ease. It was so fun and so relaxed. And the pictures turned out amazing! We just got all of our wedding photos back and they were beautiful. I am 100% happy with our decision to hire Laura. Her prices are more than competitive, she is professional and responsive and a complete joy to work with. I would definitely recommend her and hope I can work with her again!
I cannot say enough about Laura! My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Laura for both our engagement session and on our wedding day. From the very beginning Laura was...
quick to respond to my questions and emails making booking the photo shoots super easy. She is beyond professional and so very very talented. As if being super talented and creative wasn't enough, Laura is so sweet and really goes the extra mile to get amazing photos.
For our engagement shoot she went to the location a day before to make sure the lighting and location was perfect. On the day of the wedding I felt so relaxed because after seeing how great our engagement session turned out, I knew that we had absolutely nothing to worry about on our wedding day.
Laura gave me great advice and pointers for before the shoot and tips for making each shot extra special. In the end all her hard work and her advice gave us amazing photos that I will treasure for a lifetime.
Aside from being an all around amazing person, Laura was always on time both for photo shoots and with our photos.
On our wedding day Laura had her associate photographer Jen with her. Jen was equally as amazing, super nice, professional, and talented.
If you want beautiful, dreamy, romantic photos Laura Goldenberger is the photographer for you!
Laura's photos are the epitome of sweet and romantic. She has some incredible tricks up her sleeve, like when she put a piece of seeded grass in front of the lens to get a flare ef...
fect, plus she's mastered dreamy lighting.
Laura is super reliable and got my photos to me quickly. And she's just so sweet and friendly and an awesome person totally apart from her elite professionalism. She's a breeze to work with, a natural at making people feel comfortable in front of the camera, and brings out the best in a couple.
I have known Laura since high school. She has always had a special artistic ability that no one else has. Laura moved away to California and started her amazing photography busines...
s and we got lucky enough to book her on a visit back home this summer! I had seen a lot of Laura's work prior to her shooting for us, and knew we had to have her do it! I went into this shoot with complete confidence that the pictures would turn out great no matter what because of her unique talent...and I was right! Laura is like no one else I have ever seen behind a camera. She made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable. We went into the shoot a bit nervous and anxious, but left feeling completely relaxed and happy. Laura made an ordinary park look like a beautiful and enchanting place in our photographs. She suggested poses for us to do, but also let us live in the moment. She was able to capture the love between us in every picture. My fiancé also really enjoyed the photo shoot, which I was worried about. He had fun with it and was able to relax and be himself. We both really enjoyed the whole experience and want to book her for our wedding! If you ever get the opportunity to use Laura definitely take it! Not only did the photos turn out amazing but she is so sweet and also affordable. We have gotten so many compliments on our photos and love every one of them! Thanks Laura! We love you!
First in an overview: We used Laura at our wedding and of course the photos came out fantastic. As expected, her skill was evident throughout all of our photos. She additionally ...
modified the photos to our liking and gave us digital copies of everything with no charge or limitations to the number of photos we would receive. Also, with Laura located in LA and the wedding in Santa Barbara, she was more than accommodating to make everything work. Last, everything was done so for an incredibly reasonable price. Absolutely the best process one could ask for.
More specifically: What was really special about our photos is that they were authentic and in real time. My wife actually wanted no photographer at all, at first. Being from New York, she had seen photographers direct weddings and disallow the bride and groom from enjoying themselves. She had seen fake "moments" posed for, time and time again. In New York, its like you are posing for a photo shoot, rather than enjoying your wedding. Laura corrects this issue by using TWO photographers. Laura and her sister let your wedding take place, while they roam around like little ninjas capturing every moment from multiple angles. During the ceremony and reception, we never posed once. Every photo took place in real time, and REAL moments were capture. It made the day much more special, and the photos significantly more authentic. Also, for every big moment (i.e. first kiss, first dance, speeches, cake cutting) we have multiple views, perspectives, focuses and colors to work with - much better than a single photographer, where you might get unlucky with a shot, and there is nothing you can do about it.
To sum it up: Laura was our favorite vendor to work with throughout the entire wedding process. Hands down.
Thank you, Laura.
Having Laura to shoot our engagement photos is the best choice we made. Meeting this professional and nice photographer through a recommendation from one of my fiance's friend. Aft...
er checking out their wonderful, specific engagement photos, we definitely love to schedule our session with her. During the preparing procession, Laura is so responsible to help us with choosing our specific theme, outfits, props and overall styling, so supportive. You cant imagine how my fiance and I love those pics, Laura is so good at using the light and capturing the sweet love. The pics turned out are much better than the raw ones, we are greatly happy with those precious memory.
For my fiancee and I, having beautiful wedding photographs was one of our top priorities. So I looked at at least 50 photographers before choosing Laura, and I'm so glad I did. Not...
only do we love love LOVE our engagement and wedding pictures, but she was such a joy to work with. She was super responsive to all our emails, was so flexible and willing to go above and beyond to get gorgeous shots, and was so kind and able to get us to relax and have a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be there to capture or special day!
Laura did a wonderful job on our wedding photos. Because we were traveling in for the wedding, we did not have a chance to do an engagement shoot. I was a little worried about be...
ing comfortable. But Laura (and her second shooter Jen) stepped right in and made the entire bridal party comfortable in minutes. Laura went out of her way to make sure we got the shots we wanted and her styling of the various photos was great. Her turnaround time on getting us the retouched photos was also incredible. She was always responsive and my husband and I are both really glad we had her do our wedding!
Seriously though, I am not sure where to begin to describe the amazing job Laura did at our wedding. First, she scouted the location before she even arrived at the venue in order t...
o find great scenary for our photos. Then she whisked us off in her car (My husband and I) to the most beautiful park, that I didnt even know existed, and captured some of the most romantic photos of us. She is creative and has vision and just not your cookie cutter wedding photographer, I did not want that at all! She also has to be the most patient woman i have ever met as I had a large uncooperative wedding party lol, but she handled the day with ease and grace and was just so lovely- And that helps when your a stressed out bride lol. Let me tell you future brides something, after everything, the pictures from my wedding day are now my most prized pessession. That day went by so fast, but I have these amazing and beautiful photos that I cannot stop looking at, and that is what makes it all worth it. Your photographer is the most important part of your wedding, so let Laura capture these memories. She will do an amazing job, I know that we could not be happier! Thank you Laura for everything:)
My fiance and I recently eloped to Santa Monica, CA. Even though we weren't having a traditional wedding we still wanted great quality photos to remember it by and to share with fa...
mily. Not only was Laura an absolute pleasure to work with but the pictures also turned out amazing!
Laura made us feel very comfortable and we had a great time and I think it shows in our pictures! Since I have been sharing the pictures with friends and family, everyone has had an overwhelmingly wonderful response to the pictures. The pictures were so personal and perfectly displayed our personalities that it let everyone feel like they were there with us when we eloped!
Words can not describe how pleased I am with choosing Laura as my photographer!
I had a very small wedding in Los Angeles and knew I wanted a great photographer in my limited budget. I looked all over the place to find a photographer that I liked at a reasonab...
le price, and Laura was one of them.
After meeting with all of the photographers whose styles I liked, Laura was number one. Compared to the other photographers I met with in my price range, she offered the most for less. On top of the price, and perhaps most importantly, she had the most skill and style.
The package we chose from Laura was an eight-hour wedding day plus a three-hour engagement session. Unlike other photographers, Laura wasn't going to limit us to just her print gallery for several months before providing us with the digital copies. Instead, three weeks after our wedding, she mailed us a box containing CDs of 1000 digital photos that I can't stop looking through. In the weeks that led up to us getting all of the photos, Laura sent us several previews that were to die for!
If you're looking for a friendly, professional, skilled photographer who can produce more AMAZING photos than you could imagine, Laura Goldenberger is the person to contact!
Laura was absolutely amazing. Hopefully my word vomit captures my love & excitement of everything she did for us. From the beginning to the end, she was wonderful. When searching f...
or a photographer, everyone seemed kinda the same & then I stumbled upon her site, which is so simple & fun & so well put together from her cute, swirly, fun little logo to the layout of the site. Very personal & artsy. She was so easy to work with as far as putting together ideas of what to wear, props, cool things to do, when to meet, etc. She was very quick to respond & I never hesistated to ask her questions. The weather was bad the day we were supposed to meet & she was extrememly flexible with her schedule to accomodate a better day, which turned out to be a beautiful day. Picture day: she was right on time, happy & eager to get some great shots. We had never done a shot before, so we were rather "stiff" coming into the shoot, but we immediately felt so relaxed by her calming presence, she was very easy to work with. She also was so great with the dogs & worked around us, instead of telling us mechanically where to move & what to do. She was wonderful, such a trooper as I'm sure we weren't the easy bunch to shoot :) Then, at the end of the day as the sun went down & it got chilly, we wanted some shoots in the water, & she did not hesitate to jump right in & get sandy for some really amazing photos. Her editing & delivery of the photos was very timely & they were stunning. Nothing I could've ever imagined. The lighting & coloring in all the photos was epic & she captured our love very well. So so so happy, love them, so glad we choose her & we wouldn't have had it any other way.
We have received so many comments from family and friends about our engagement photos. I simply cannot begin to describe how pleased I am with our photos and the whole process. Lau...
ra has a truly creative and artistic eye. Not only is she incredibly sweet, but also very comforting, which allowed us to be ourselves throughout the shoot. I am so happy we chose Laura,. We will treasure these the rest of our lives!
Laura is awesome, as a person, and as a photographer, and if you don't believe me just look at the photos http://www.lauragphotographs.com/?p=5043
We had such a fun time taking ...
our engagement pictures and they came out better than we could ever have expected. Then she photographed our wedding, and let me just say, she did not miss a shot and we have ALL the beautiful photos we could ever want, and then some! We had such a great time working with Laura and recommend her to everyone we know that needs a wonderful photographer. So, if you need amazing photos and want to have a fun time taking them, Laura is your girl!
Laura is an absolute blessing to the world of wedding photography! Having seen her prior work she was my only choice for our wedding photographer and was the first thing I booked (...
she books up fast, ladies!) We ended up working with Laura for our engagement shoot as well and had an absolute blast! Not only does she have a keen eye, but equally as important she has a natural ability to put couples at great ease - she is so fun-loving, calm, and confidant and you just have this feeling you are in great hands! We initially were not going to get engagement pics just to save money, but i am SO HAPPY we did! Laura's pricing is absolutely fair and in my opinion 100% worth it!! She gives you more than necessary, helping us with creating a clear theme and with our outfits, props, and overall styling - she truly wants to be a part of each detail. We proudly displayed photos at the wedding and have used them as gifts - such special memories! On our wedding day Laura and her assistant arrived early, eager for the long day ahead, and captured every shot on our previously discussed Shot List along with creative, STUNNING shots that blew my husband and I away! Laura is always present and there for you, but has an amazing ability to blend in (NEVER in your face with a camera!) so she achieves this wonderful cinematic feel. So many people have commented that they can really “feel the love” from our wedding photos! This is a testament to the love and creativity that talent Laura Goldenberger puts into every shot. She knows how to capture that smile, that laugh, the perfect light, that one look that says it all and highlights ‘the moment’. No one knows how to move an audience quite like Laura! Efficient, professional, loving and dedicated, Laura has perfected an outstanding art form! We will cherish these photos along with our engagement photos forever! Thank you for helping us to always remember this special time as a couple.
Laura was amazing! Her talent is reason enough to hire her, but in addition she's always prompt to respond to emails, sent pictures in a timely manner, and she makes you feel very ...
comfortable, which is great for a couple like us who doesn't like being the center of attention. Friends and family, no matter what their particular taste, loved the pictures. From the family portraits to all the great candid shots, she captured it all perfectly.
I was so nervous looking for photographers, since this is such an important part of the wedding. Laura was so pleasant, reliable, amazing person. Made my husband and I at ease ever...
y step of the way and listened to all my needs rather than trying to push her ideas, easy to talk to, very punctual, and quick turn around time. She did our engagement and wedding pics and they are both sooo beautiful. She was so helpful, so much so that I was freaking out a few days before the wedding that I didn't have a makeup/hair person. she responded so quickly and recommended someone amazing as well.
Anyways, we are extremely happy with our pictures (which we got in a cute care package) and would have Laura do it all over again!
Laura was a sweetheart from the very beginning. She was very quick to reply to all my questions and emails. For the engagement session, which comes included in the package (such a ...
good deal) we got to pick the location of our choice and she shoots pictures until there is literally no sunlight. It was a lot of fun and she was up for anything. Laura and her assistant actually hiked up a hill with all her equipment and props so that we could get that perfect hilltop picture overlooking all of the park. We were running up the hill so we can beat the sunset. :)
On the day of the wedding, Laura was punctual and started taking pictures as soon as she got to the venue. Laura also takes a second photographer, her lovely sister, so that way one photographer is with the bride and the other is with the groom, before the ceremony. I haven't received my wedding pictures yet but I am sure they will be as perfect as the engagement session pictures were.
I guess the title is befitting for reviewing a photographer. From the get go, Laura stood out. When I saw her portfolio, I had never seen work like hers! The photos exuded a genui...
ne warmth and emotion as if she were a expert in all things visual. Check out her photos and you will see what I mean.
They are simply beautiful.... Not only because of.her technical skill, but also her ability to capture the essence of.every couple and their unique love.
My.fiance and I were very fortune to have her as our engagement photographer (but uber sadly not as our wedding photographer because.she is already booked.... So snag her quickly if you can!). Anyways, I an going off tangent...
Not only was she super duper talented in this God-gifted-her kind of divine way, but.super nice and very professional! She is prompt with her email corresondances and timeliness! Also, I loveddd how creative she was at the same time her ability to draw out a.couples personalty. My fiance and I didn't know what to do or expect but she was so great about getting to our personalities and style by just asking about us rather then what we wanted.... Truly we had no idea except.that I wanted balloons in.the photos.
As a person, she is the type you want to befriend and get to know... Maybe that's why her photos are so warm, because she is also so warm!
I.could really keep going about how wonderfully talented and wonderful period she is (my friends all are raving about my.photos!). But like I said earlier... Words aren't enough... her photos say it all! :)
We had a lovely time working with Laura on our recent engagement photo shoot. She's super easy-going, smiley and so fun to work with. She lets you decide on the direction of the sh...
oot while incorporating her style and vision as well. AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER! She just captures the best moments of love in a couple and definitely knows her angles and light!
Can't wait to work with her on our wedding day!
Yes! She is a real dream chaser and a soul searcher :) When I read about her on www.lauragoldenberger.com I knew she was the one who should take our engagement photos. I am not onl...
y so glad that everything turned out wonderful, but also glad that I know someone like Laura. She was really helpful with creating something to reflect our relationship. We had a great shoot in Topanga State Park and it was so fun to spend time with her. Now we have GREAT photos to share with our family and friends. Hopefully we will back to her for our baby session :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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