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We are high school sweethearts, partners in life, & now artists together! My middle name really is Memory! Drew & I are international wedding & elopement photographers & videographers currently based in Miami, Florida. We're both originally from Raleigh, North Carolina & we're moving back June 2019! We've been together for over a decade so we understand what it's like to build an intentional relationship, plan a wedding, & create memories together. We are with you not just celebrating with y'all on your wedding day, but we're also supporting you the months leading up to your day. We are always here to meet in person, Facetime, text, and be your cheerleaders, guides, and friends through this process. Our passion is capturing thought out details, genuine emotions, and life long memories!
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- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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If I could give Laura 6, 7 stars or more I would! From start to finish, Laura, her sweet energy, and calming disposition made our wedding planning and day absolutely perfect! Her style is and editing are timeless and classic, while she captures true documentary style images the exude the joy of the moment. Looking back at our engagement shoot and wedding photos, I am instantly brought back to the excitement, happiness, and fun we had in the moments, whether it was the impromptu dance parties, floppy running, or silly prompts that made us so relaxed and truly acting as our selves. Laura has truly become a friend over the last year. She also was able to help my husband organize a surprise photoshoot for his parents last winter, as a christmas present for them. We can't wait to continue working with Laura over the years to come!
We cannot rave enough about Laura Memory Photography and the pure art that Laura can create with her camera! I originally found Laura on Instagram and loved her ability to capture candid, authentic, and genuine joy in her clients. While I was wedding planning, I decided to somewhat secretly try out her services and booked a photoshoot with two of my best friends. The pictures Laura took of the three of us are so precious to us, and I’m so grateful that she captured this moment in time of our friendship.
It goes without saying that I really wanted Laura as our wedding photographer after such a wonderful experience with my friends. We quickly booked her for our special day and took advantage of the included engagement photoshoot, which we planned a trip to the Biltmore for.
The thing I love most about Laura is her positivity and the fun that she brings to her photoshoots. We had such a FUN time shooting our engagement photos, and the joy and love that me and my (now) husband have for each other is evident in the photos. As someone who isn’t always the most comfortable being in front of the camera, Laura helped with posing (where do I put my hands??), movement, and direction without being overbearing or making the photos look stiff. She works magic.
On our wedding day, Laura was there on time to start taking detail shots and captured all the moments (from dress reveals to wedding party group shots to ceremony moments to reception dancing). Honestly, it was like having a best friend and a sneaky paparazzi photographer with us the whole day. Her and her associate Raquel were lovely to be around and you could see their artistic brains working to set up incredible shots that are just gorgeous.
Laura is incredibly responsive via email, professional and positive during photoshoots, and impressively speedy with getting your sneak peeks (and full gallery!) to you after your wedding/photoshoot. Her photos aren’t the stiff, formal photos that you often see for weddings, but way more authentic and personal. I love how she captures movement, genuine laughter, and all of the small moments that mean so much. I couldn’t recommend her more highly for your wedding, maternity shoot, friendship photos, family photos, etc., and I can’t wait to work with her again!
(Photography: Laura Memory Photography; Wedding Planner: Events by Emily)
Where do I even begin? From the moment we inquired with Laura and Drew, I knew our wedding photography was going to be something truly special.
When we initially reached out, we weren’t even engaged yet, but knew we HAD to have them for our day and they made it easy to feel like that would be possible! The biggest thing you need to know going into this process is you don’t just want photographers, you want people who become confidants, listen to your every idea, and make your day uniquely yours. That is Lura and Drew. They took the time to understand our vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life, offering valuable insights and suggestions along the way.
When working with them, it was very easy to feel their genuine passion for their craft and unwavering dedication to their clients. Their ability to make capture our day in pictures that made anyone who saw them feel, was exactly what we wanted and what we’ll cherish so much for all the years that come. They also made our entire wedding weekend feel like a breeze. Despite the inevitable chaos (that can particularly radiate when we were the ones running the wedding at a cabin in a remote part of WV instead of a venue), they radiated calmness and positivity, which put me at ease being an anxious bride haha!
Being in the creative field as well, it’s not often that you come across people who not only excel at what they do but also genuinely care about the people they work with. Laura and Drew are those rare gems. They are more than just photographers; they are friends who share in your joy and celebrate your love as if it were their own and you’d be crazy not to have them capture your day!
Laura was so sweet and exceeded our expectations!!! She was such a joy to work with and made us feel comfortable since it was our first time ever getting our pictures professionally done. My husband and I are in love with how the photos turned out. Definitely would work with her again!! :)
Laura was absolutely amazing to work with. She brought the energy and thought of everything on the big day. Not to mention the actual photos… they were stunning and she brought out wedding photo dreams to life! Thank you for capturing the most amazing memories and giving us beautiful photos to look back at!!
Laura was absolutely amazing !!!!! I was referred to her by a friend and we did maternity photos with her and then she came to our wedding to do those photos as well. We had a crazy crowd but oh my gosh, she worked her magic and I’m so obsessed with the photos !!! She made everyone feel very comfortable for the photos to make them fun and was super speedy getting as many shots as possible. I’m so happy we were able to snag her for our big day. Highly recommend!!!!
We highly recommend Laura and Drew! They took the time to understand what was important to us and captured us and our special day so perfectly. They are genuine, professional, and very talented. Plus, they are SO fun to work with. We would chose them every time!
Hiring Laura for our wedding photography was a total win. She's super professional and always on the ball. Communicating with her was easy and stress-free. She really listened to what we wanted and totally delivered.
Her prices are totally reasonable, especially for the quality of the shots we got. Every picture tells a story and we couldn't be happier. Laura has a great eye and her photos are just stunning.
In short, Laura was awesome to work with. Our wedding photos are amazing, and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Big thanks to Laura for making our day even more special!
The absolute best experience! Laura and Drew captured our day perfectly. The pictures look incredible and authentic to us, I REALLY can't hammer that point home enough. Not to mention they were attentive, organized but nimble, and FUN. As an LGBTQ couple, finding great vendors/teams to support you on your special day can be an anxiety-inducing experience—no need to worry about this with Drew and Laura. They are outwardly affirming and welcoming. Truly wonderful people who are fabulous at their craft. Highly recommend!!!!
Amazing and talented photographer. Highly recommend!
The best decision we made on our vendor team!
There is nothing quite like the peace and joy and love and laughter you feel when you spend your wedding day with Laura and Drew. Hiring Laura and Drew was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Not only did they capture every moment perfectly, but they have an incredible eye for special genuine moments shared between guests. We never felt awkward or rushed and we were constantly being hyped up by them. Not only are they talented at what they do, but they are also just genuine, lovely people. The photos and the memories they captured for us are precious and incredible. Hire them!! 10/10!!
Laura and her crew are absolutely the best option for remembering the moments at your wedding. Not only does she take stunning photos but she is professional, kind, and an expert at all things wedding. She made me feel like everything was handled and gave great advice. I would highly recommend her and her business to anyone for any life event.
We can't say enough good things about Laura and Drew!
We had Laura for our engagement session, and we had Laura and Drew for our wedding. They're incredibly talented, and we always get so many compliments on our engagement and wedding photos when people see them. They made us feel so comfortable, and taking photos felt so natural. On top of that, they're FUN! We loved having them as our photographers but also as active participants in our wedding. They were on the dance floor with everyone having a blast while capturing memories for us. We got sneak peeks and behind the scenes footage back on our honeymoon and couldn't stop watching.
They're also amazing allies to the LGBTQ+ community which was so important to us being a WLW couple and having a number of LGBTQ+ friends at our wedding.
We love Laura and Drew!
Could not have asked for a better experience. We had Laura's associate photographers, Amanda Graves and Jaclyn Auletta, but Laura was involved throughout with planning and did all the photo editing. The team is proactive and responsive leading up to the day, came with so much enthusiasm, and took wonderful photos. We are in love with our gallery!!
Y'all... I don't even know what to say about how much I love Laura and her husband, Drew. Not only did they capture our wedding day brilliantly, their presence actually made the day even better!
Laura is exceptionally great to work with. Her paperwork is easy and prompt, she responds to emails quickly, and will even set up a virtual call to discuss whatever you would like. Her prices are fair for the amount of photos you receive and the quality of her work and service.
Laura did our engagement photos and wedding photos. Scheduling our engagement session was easy and stress free (as was the wedding, but you probably already guessed that!). We met her in Miami since she was down there anyway. Laura was down for an adventure so we went to a botanical garden where we got eaten by mosquitos but Laura was positive and having fun the whole time. The photos are GORGEOUS and we used them for all of our wedding materials and website. We have gotten so many compliments on all of our photos!
Laura and Drew arrived a day in advance of our wedding and let us know when they arrived so we had peace of mind. They were on time to our wedding (if not early) and stayed until they were contracted to leave, not a minute early. They were having so much fun at our wedding and captured so many amazing moments. As a note, they are super fun but also take their work very seriously and were busting their butts the whole day to make sure they caught every precious moment.
Laura and Drew made us feel so comfortable. They are hilarious and go-with-the-flow but also make sure they stick to the timeline and are diligent about getting every picture you want. They arranged all of our bridal party and family photos, making sure they all looked good.
Laura and Drew are also very sensitive to family matters. We have some complicated family dynamics and they handled them like champions, making sure our day was stress free.
It is clear that Laura and Drew are committed to making sure the couple has a wonderful stress-free day. Laura carried around my extra makeup all day so I could blot my face and I'm pretty sure Drew served us drinks at one point because we were thirsty taking pictures. All of our friends are obsessed with Laura and Drew - we still talk about how much we love them several months later - because they are actually that wonderful.
Laura and Drew are EXTREMELY inclusive. We are a same-sex couple and were so comfortable with them. All of their paperwork is gender neutral, which is not something I can say for our other vendors (no shade, it's just the truth) and it was sincerely appreciated. Some of our friends use they-them pronouns and Laura was sure to get this information in advance so she could make sure to call everyone what they prefer.
We received a surprisingly large sneak peak of photos the day after our wedding. All of our friends and family were shocked at how quickly we got all those photos, but it's because Laura is an editing machine. We got all our other photos back well within the timeframe provided. There are literally hundreds of photos and every single one is perfection. Laura even did a little bit of photoshopping that I requested, which I really appreciated.
Long story short, look no further for the wedding (or other event!) photographer of your dreams. Laura and Drew are truly one of a kind (well, two of a kind) and they will make your wedding day exceptional! I wish I could get married again so I can hang out with them more.
If you are looking for wedding/editorial/lifestyle photographers then look no further. Laura and Drew are hands down the best!!! We have many photos done by them and every time it has been amazing. Not only are they the MOST kind people you will ever meet but they are truly good at what they do. We love that so many of our best moments have been captured by them and will continue to use them for all our future special moments!! Not sure what you are waiting for reach out to them and have some of your best memories captured by them! ♥️
Laura is a dream to work with! Even when my wedding was postponed 3 times because of covid, Laura made adjustments and worked with us to find solutions. Her and her team made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and the photos could not be more beautiful!
Laura was right on time & very professional. She clearly loves what she does and seemed to have a great time alongside all of us. She was able to wrangle several military men for pictures while also being incredibly kind & funny. She made it very clear it was our day & whatever we wanted was what was going to happen, which we both greatly appreciated. She made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, which is big feat for 2 people who aren't used to being in front of cameras. She was quick & effective while also making sure we got all the photos we wanted. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for the perfect photographer for their special day.
I would recommend Laura to anyone, anywhere, anytime. From the first call, you can tell how passionate she is about her work and what a kind and warm person she is! She helped guide us through the wedding planning process from the very beginning and was so communicative. She provided incredible resources and answered all of our questions that helped us think about both the big picture and little details and helped tie everything together. On both the day of our engagement session and our wedding day, she helped create the fun and comfortable environment I wanted. She had sent a questionnaire for us to answer before the wedding that helped us plan the photo details for the day. With that information and Laura and her second photographer's guidance, the day went so smoothly and we were able to really be present at our wedding and maximize our time with our people, which we are SO grateful for. The pictures themselves are INCREDIBLE. They captured the best styled photos and candid moments made even better by their fun personalities and the vibes they helped create!! Truly cannot recommend enough!
Laura & Drew are so much more than your average wedding photographers. They bring joy, fun, and simultaneously peaceful energy that is very appreciated on your big day.
To say it honestly, Laura & Drew bring an essence that is so much more than any "photographer" -- they genuinely feel like part of your wedding party! They made everyone from the young ones we had to the oldest in the crew feel loved, welcomed, and confident while shooting.
Lastly, this is the first time I've even mentioned that they are incredibly talented! Both during the wedding to grab those intimate shots that really matter the most, capturing moments in time, not just a 'photo'. Beyond this, they are great in post-production, knowing that a weird light post or a strand of hair in your mom's face on the one best family picture. Like MAGIC Laura removes that item or even does a face swap with the picture where mom looked great.
I 1000% recommend Laura Memory Photography to any and everyone.
EXTRA POINTS FOR:
1. Anyone looking to elope, this couple would put on a parka and follow you up Everest if you wanted to. (They stayed in our venue in the Italian countryside with us for three days!)
2. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, or your family is, this couple supports love in all of its incredible forms.
3. You want friends for life! These two are the kind of people that you will follow their journey, and they will follow yours, because they care deep down. Your wedding isn't just a job for them, it's part of their life forever and you feel that.
Laura and Drew were an absolute dream! From the beginning with video chats to make sure we were a good fit until the day of when they went on an entire adventure with us. They were so fun to work with that I felt like I was spending the best day of my life with two great friends. The photos came out absolutely beautiful. One of my favorite parts was convincing Laura to try riding my one wheel after getting just the best shots of me and my husband at sunset right after our ceremony just riding the curves of the foothills parkway.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST. If you want stunning photos, Laura and Drew will knock it out of the park. I haven't even gotten our full gallery yet, but if the sneak peeks are any indication of what's to come, it only going to get better and better. Laura and Drew were the most incredible people to work with. They listen to what you want, work in a way that makes you feel important, find a way to document the true emotion of your wedding day, and add ZERO stress to the day. They keep things on time, and put you completely at ease. Laura and Drew's attention to detail is meticulous, and their ability to make you feel like their only client is impressive - you'd never know how many other things they are juggling! Aside from being amazing people, their work is just incredible. I can't stop looking at photos from our wedding day and am so happy they were there to capture our day so perfectly. Thank you will never be enough. If you are looking for amazing photographers and amazing people - these two are the real deal!!!
Laura is such a wonderful photographer. She captured such special times in our lives so beautifully - our baby announcement, pregnancy, newborn and family photos when our baby was 7 months old. She is truly an expert at her craft, she makes turning around perfect photos look so effortless. She always made us feel so comfortable and was such a natural with our baby girl. She is such a sweet, kind and encouraging person too.
We 1000/10 Recommend Laura to capture your special day! Laura captured our elopement so perfectly, was timely in her responses/on our big day and also made us feel SO comfortable. As two people not in front of the camera often, this was really important to us. We were worried we would look rigid behind the camera but she did a great job capturing our personalities and the small, intimate details of the day. When I look back at our photos, it's like I am there all over again! Lastly, she had an excellent turn around time on our gallery. Thank you Laura!
Laura and Drew are the best!!! My husband and I had so much FUN hiking and taking adventure engagement pictures. Laura and Drew made us feel at ease and did tons of research to find the best times and places to take pics! The pictures turned out incredible & it was a once in a lifetime experience. Our wedding was the same - Laura and Drew created the perfect photo plan for our day and brought the energy throughout the event! We are so happy to have chosen Laura Memory Photography!
Cannot speak more highly of Laura and Drew. Their creative talent, their professionalism, their positivity and just generally awesome and comforting vibes were more than we could have even asked for. Hands down best vendor decision we made for our entire wedding. 10 out of 10 would absolutely recommend them.
My wife and I are so happy we picked Laura and Drew to capture our wedding day! From the start, they were incredibly responsive. We had a Zoom meet-up within a week or two of reaching out to them and quickly hit it off. And throughout our big day Laura and Drew blessed us with their incredible energy. We felt so comfortable with them, which allowed for beautiful candid moments. Once the photos came back we were also blown away. They were quick with the turn around and the quality of the images was superb. We highly recommend you book Laura Memory if you’re searching for a photographer!!
Laura is incredible to work with. We were lucky enough to book her in the crazy 2021 wedding year and are so grateful to have had her and Drew to work with. From the initial conversation I knew that Laura would be a great choice. Our engagement shoot was so much fun and all of the pictures are incredible. My (now) husband and I immediately printed some out to hang in our house. And those are nothing compared to the wedding photos. We got our sneak peak a week after and from that tease I knew when we got the full album we would almost have too many good pictures to choose from. I have two frames in my house I'm planning on putting wedding pictures in and I have printed out about 30 options. And the best review of all - both of our moms and the grandmothers love the pictures of all. As everyone knows it's hard to please that many leading ladies and Laura did it!
In addition to being talented, Laura and Drew are just great people. We had such a good time getting to know them and hanging out with them all throughout our wedding day. I highly recommend Laura Memory Photography for your wedding or whatever event/occasion you need photos for!
Laura and Drew made our day absolutely special and we canNOT imagine our day without them! It was a joy working with them knowing that my wife has known Laura since pre-wedding photography days.
From the very beginning of planning, back in 2019 (we postponed a year due to COVID restrictions), Laura and Drew were our instant friends. We had a quick meet-and-greet video call, which turned into a full hangout session sharing all love of gluten free foods and Harry Potter. It was so clear that they cared about every detail of what makes you a special couple so they could make the day special.
At every pivot during the pandemic, Laura was ON email communication, always checking to see how we were doing, how we were keeping our stress levels low, and always asked if there was anything they could do to support our process.
They provide any questions they have about your event, including vendor details, in a format that was seamless to communicate! During the big day, they stayed in touch with our wedding coordinator in secret to capture a surprise performance from our family and were so enthusiastic the whole way through!
Thank you Laura and Drew for the calm cool confidence and enthusiasm you brought into our lives and to our wedding weekend. A simple review can't capture your amazingness. We love you both!
If you are in search of a photographer, search no further. Laura is your person! We booked Laura for our engagement photos and our wedding and could not be happier with how everything turned out! Laura makes taking photos easy and fun! She gives you prompts and ideas so you don't feel uncomfortable in front of the camera and by the end of the shoot, you feel like a model. On the wedding day Laura made sure to capture every moment while making sure we stuck to our timeline. Her photos truly captured the essence of our wedding and I cannot recommend using Laura enough! As an aside, she books up fast so be sure to reach out quickly!
Laura was so great to work with! She took our engagement photos and they turned out so beautiful. We had the idea of taking half of the photos swimming in the lake and she went for it and they turned out more amazing than I could ever imagine! During the session, Laura made it so relaxing and fun. We were completely comfortable and it felt more like a romantic date! She got our photos back to us very quickly too. I highly, highly recommend Laura!!
Laura shot our engagement photos recently, and we had the best time! The fact that she’s willing to go on an adventure really sets her apart. We started on our dock, boarded the boat and cruised to a local island, explored around to get the perfect sunset shots, and she had a brilliant idea to end with jumping in the water off our dock. She helped us with our poses and made sure we got all the shots we were hoping for looking back through our inspiration photos. That meant a lot to me because she took hundreds of beautiful photos and was thoughtful to make sure we were happy. Laura made us feel comfortable throughout, asking questions about us and our wedding. I was nervous at first because I’ve never hired a photographer, and that went away pretty quickly because of how kind and chill she was. She felt like one of our friends almost immediately, which really put us at ease. I also loved how flexible she was with planning for poor weather. We had a date set for photos and a backup rain date that we ended up having to use. She let us decide same day because the weather was fluctuating. By some miracle the minute she arrived the sun came out and we had a perfect 3 hour adventure shoot with a gorgeous sunset. Overall, Laura is well worth choosing as your photographer for any event to guarantee a lifetime of memories and gorgeous photos!
Thank you so much Laura, for the time and effort you put into our shoot. I can’t believe you’re already done editing and gave us the album in less than two weeks. I cried as we looked at all the beautiful photos, and now I have no idea which ones to print for our home. They are all amazing!
Laura was AMAZING! I honestly don't know what I could say that would be enough to explain how wonderful she was during this whole process. Laura stuck with us through all of the pandemic craziness and was always so helpful and flexible during our change of plans. We have so many wonderful pictures that I can't wait to put all over our house. I must have saved over 100 as a favorite. I couldn't recommend Laura and her team enough and I am super appreciative that they could be a part of our big day!
Laura and her husband Drew were just the best. We can't even put into words how much we appreciate everything that they did on our wedding day. Laura kept in touch from the moment that we hired her until days after the wedding. She listened to everything that I wanted in terms of pictures and moments captured.
Our pictures turned out even better than what we had imagined. She sent a bunch of sneak peaks a couple of days after the wedding and then we received our full album exactly a month after. The pictures are just wonderful and I get chills every time I look at them. They captured the most candid moments from the ceremony and reception. They are honestly the best wedding photos I have ever seen :)
Thank you Laura and Drew!!!
Let me start by saying, don't walk but RUN to book Laura and Drew for your wedding! They are so kind and fun and truly love what they do. They go above and beyond to make sure your day runs smoothly and to get the photographs of your dreams! My husband and I are not the biggest photo people but they made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We did our engagement shoot with Laura and it really set the tone for how wonderful it would be to have her with us on our wedding day. When she showed up, she hugged me and asked how I was feeling. They take the time to make the connections with their clients and treat them like family! When communicating with her (email or text) she was very quick to respond. There really are not enough kind words out there to express our gratitude and experience with Laura and Drew!
Laura is amazing! We planned our elopement in a short amount of time, but we knew capturing the moments of the day would be important to us. Laura helped throughout the entire process and we ended up using two vendors she connected us with, who were also amazing. She had knowledge about the area and industry that we would not have been able to navigate by ourselves. We have so many stunning pictures that capture our personalities and special day. We are so happy we went with her and are so thankful to have the amazing photographs she produced for us.
I want to highly recommend Laura, our wedding photographer! Laura is not only very professional but also she is such a nice person to work with. We've been searching for a great photographer for our mini-wedding for about 2 weeks. Finally, I found Laura who is exactly the person we need who makes things perfect. We feel so lucky that we found and have her as our photographer to make the wedding day a perfect one for us!
I hired Laura to be my wedding photographer for an engagement shoot and for our wedding on 2/29/20. From the moment I met Laura, I knew she was the perfect addition to our wedding planning "team". From coordinating our engagement shoot to nailing down day of details, Laura was so helpful, kind, and fun. My now husband and I were a bit nervous about taking our engagement photos, mostly because we tend to be a little awkward in front of the camera, but with Laura's help we were so comfortable and had a blast!! The pictures are gorgeous.
On the day of our wedding, Laura was a huge help. She arrived early and prepared, ready to make some magic happen! She captured our day perfectly. Every guest raved about how wonderful she was at the wedding and I know that our day would not have been the same without her.
I would HIGHLY recommend Laura for any of your photography /videography needs. Not only will you get an amazing photographer/photos, but you will gain a new friend.
Laura is amazing. She is so talented with a great eye for beautiful shots. She gives amazing direction and is so warm and friendly which helps you feel more at ease in front of the camera. Her turn around time is super fast, which is amazing. I highly recommend her.
Laura and Drew are a dream come true! The most beautiful couple inside and out to help you celebrate your big day. I am not at all a fan of all the attention that comes with being a bride but Laura and Drew were so unobtrusive and yet everywhere all the time. Their overall demeanor had me so calm and relaxed the entire night. They were just two more friends enjoying the night with us.
AND THEIR PICTURES! Oh my goodness....I literally only have a handful since my wedding was just the other day and I am head over heels in love with every single one. Laura's skills behind the camera are truly impressive. I cannot wait to hire her again for our next major event. 10/5 stars!!
Laura is a true pleasure to work with! We've been working with her for five years now and we do couple photoshoot sessions with her every chance we get. She is phenomenal!
Laura is a very professional photographer with great experience, an artistic eye, and beautiful personality. Highly recommended!
Laura & Drew were our favorite part of the entire wedding process! Not only were they everything you could hope for in your wedding photographers, but also, they’ve truly become everything you could hope for in lifelong friends. They genuinely care about you and your vision, and go above and beyond to make it a reality. From the time we first met Laura to our engagement photos and up until our wedding day, she never failed to check in on us just to say hi, see how we were doing or to offer her support, which was always the sweetest. On the day of our wedding, Laura was my dress fixer upper, my comedian, my calm in the whirlwind of it all – all while capturing our love story behind the lens so beautifully, artistically, passionately and so very us. No words will ever be enough to express our gratitude and appreciation for Laura’s amazing talent, compassion, friendship and her ability to make each moment – both big and small – last forever through her photography.
Words cannot express how amazing Laura is and has been through the entire wedding process! She is so kind and comforting and organized. She answered all of my emails and all of my questions, easing all my anxiety prior to my big day. She kept everything running smooth on my wedding day and made sure I was happy and got what I needed and wanted. Her and her husband make an amazing team and got perfect shots through the entire night and even joined us on the dance floor! They are both so kind and radiate joy, they make your day and taking pictures even more fun. They made us laugh and feel so comfortable through all the pictures. It was freezing and they gave me their jackets in between pictures to stay warm. They are genuinely the nicest people ever! The photos are the most beautiful and perfect! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
My fiance and I took our engagement photos with Laura Memory and we couldn't be happier with her work. We felt extremely comfortable while she was taking the pictures. The flow with her is very natural. She is very creative! You won't feel as if you are taking pictures, it is more like an experience of you and your fiance being connected and translated in pictures. We would recommend Laura Memory Photography for any event. Just AMAZING!
I was SO fortunate and blessed to have Laura be our photographer! Her photography skills are AMAZING and I could not have been happier with our photos. She is so sweet and kind, and it was an absolute pleasure getting to work with her. She really listens to what her clients want and goes above and beyond to make it happen. Our photos are absolutely amazing, they feel like true art.
Laura and her husband Drew are amazing! From the beginning she was kind, professional, knowledgeable, responsive (especially with 4000+ miles between us), and I think her beautiful work speaks for itself!!! She is very creative and willing to go above and beyond (like hiking to a waterfall and up a mountain in the heat of July on her anniversary) just to get the perfect shots!!! She made us feel so comfortable and natural, like we’d been friends for years. I would 100% recommend Laura and I can’t wait to hire her again in the future!!
Laura has been doing our annual family photos for the last four years; we just love the experience and of course the resulting pictures. Laura and her camera do so well to capture our personalities, as a family unit and as individuals. In addition to having a great eye for what will make a memorable shot, it is also worth noting that she is always careful to scout out the shoot location ahead of time, and she has a quick turnaround in delivering the pictures. She is warm and patient, taking off the pressure to perform during the photo session – we can just be ourselves, and she captures that so well.
We honestly feel like we could write/type a 10 page essay on how amazing Laura Memory is!! Come on, the name alone y’all! (It’s her real name btw)
Laura’s passion for her art shines through her work but what you don’t get to witness looking at her photography is her kind heart and professionalism to boot!
When we explained to Laura that one of us had experience in front of the camera and the other did not she found the perfect balance of advice to get one of us relaxed and keep the other engaged so that the end result were love filled photos!! There was no dilly dallying. We gave her an idea of the shots we hoped for in advance so on the day of, she’d already structured our time together in her head. It made the time pass without even noticing.
Often there’s a stand out favorite pic after a shoot but after working with Laura the hardest part was trying to chose a favorite, as every shot could have been “the one”!
After just one session of shooting we feel we have made friends for life! Drew and Laura are a clear team and pour true Love into their work! We would recommend Laura Memory Photography to anyone looking to capture real emotion in a beautifully artistic way! We are forever grateful!
I recently shot with Laura in Rome when I was visiting from Los Angeles.
She was an absolute pleasure from even just the initial outreach. Not only did she do research and suggest locations, she provided a Rome Tip Guide that genuinely helped my during my visit to Rome. She enthusiastically answered my questions before and after the shoot during my stay regarding our photoshoot as well as my time in Rome.
When I met her in person she had a great energy to her- very charismatic and positive. She made it so comfortable to shoot with her and I fed off that energy, despite the cold and rainy weather. We walked around and found amazing spots that captured the beautiful culture in Rome. We shot for about an hour/ hour and a half and managed to squeeze three outfits and hundreds of photographs!
Just a few days later I had a ton of edits in my inbox and I couldn’t be any happier with them!! She managed to make the dreary day we shot in look like the middle of the summer. Not to mention they were beautifully edited.
I highly recommend Laura for any of your photography needs- not only does she do an amazing job but she is such a joy to work with.
I was planning my September wedding in Charlotte, NC when I received the worst news of my life. My grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and opted not to continue chemo treatment. My fiancé and I made the decision to have a smaller ceremony in Miami so that she could attend.
I found Laura while searching hashtags on Instagram. I was immediately drawn to her work and was delighted to hear that she was available under such short notice. (I only had one month to plan everything).
I can't even begin to express my gratitude for Laura's patience and understanding during that day. All weddings are chaotic and there was no shortage of chaos during ours. Despite all the obstacles that occurred, Laura was able to capture my grandmother's spirit and aura with her immense talent.
My grandmother passed away in July. I am so grateful to have such beautiful photos to honor her memory. I was able to show them to her before she passed, and she loved them so so much.
I highly recommend Laura to anyone who wants an excellent photographer who is also kind and compassionate. Thank you, Laura.
I could NOT recommend Laura more to fellow brides. From our first email, she was the sweetest and best photographer I've ever worked with. She was genuinely so excited for our big day that we felt like her and her husband (who often works as her second shooter) were an extension of our bridal party. She took our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos and we knew the second we saw our photos that we made the right choice. Her eye is amazing and her talent is unmatched. Laura has such a heart for her couples and such a heart for photography and it truly shows through her work. The value you get for the money you pay is seriously incredible. She was my shadow ALL NIGHT LONG and was there to capture EVERYTHING and I am so so glad she was there!
I have our wedding photos plastered over all of our walls and social media. She captured the sweetest moments of our best day and we could not be more grateful.
Laura is an amazing photographer! We are more than happy with the outcome. The whole wedding photosession was so stress-free experience with Laura and communication was so easy. Laura edited our photos in no time and we can truely recommend Laura to anyone!
Laura was incredible.
She held such a calm, sweet (so sweet!), graceful presence while photographing us getting ready, then she somehow beautifully and slyly took the most spectacular shots during the wedding--and yet she was so discreet!! It wasn't until we received our photo proofs that I saw what profound talent she truly has, while really holding her space so gracefully.
One of my favorites was all the shots she took of details -- I think this is her specialty, and I didn't realize how much I would cherish it until it was all over. The decorations, the invitations -- the little things--this girl has the eye to capture it all. Highly Recommend Laura!!
Laura was amazing! Her pictures were all we could have ever hoped for. She (and her second shooter, Drew) are the ultimate professionals. They made our wedding day special, and because of them we can remember it for the rest of our lives. Recommend 100%!!!
Laura photographed our intimate 30th Wedding Anniversary Vow Renewal on the beach at Marathon Key this year, and we couldn't be happier! We knew from her online portfolio that she was the photographer we wanted, and we could not have been happier! She was brilliant to work with, so enthusiastic, accommodating and helpful (even staying longer than she was booked) and provided us with THE most beautiful collection of images that really encapsulated our day. We simply could not recommended her any more highly and know she is destined for great things! Thank you for everything Laura, from all of us!
Laura and her husband make an amazing team. While I was planning, I had reached out to several photographers and Laura is the one who stuck out in my mind based on how comfortable that initial phone call felt. Her portfolio looks amazing and she was flexible enough to be able to work with me and my budget. Just from the first conversation I could tell that Laura was passionate about her work and caring towards her clients. I was planning my wedding from out of state and she was so easy to communicate with, responding quickly for all the last minute questions I had. I was blown away with how she was able to capture all the amazing moments throughout the night, and how QUICKLY she was able to finish editing and give me the final product. I recommend Laura Memory a thousand times over, you will not be disappointed. Oh yea, and she travels ;)
Laura and her husband Drew are an absolute dream to work with!! They’re both such talented and genuine people! Wedding weekends can be quite chaotic and both Laura and Drew just have a way to keep you calm in the midst of craziness. My husband Jeff and I are still talking about how much we enjoyed them being part of our special weekend. I highly recommend you check out their work on social media so you can see first hand how beautiful their photos are. They have a way of capturing special moments in a way that words cannot express.
Laura is a phenomenal talent and amazing spirit to be around. We were married last Saturday and so happy Laura and Drew were there to capture our day. Unlike most run-of-the-mill wedding photographers with overly saturated and highly posed photos, Laura's work is natural and subtle and feels more editorial in nature. We highly recommend Laura (and if you are lucky her number #1 assistant Drew will also be on hand) to capture your special event.
Laura was ABSOLUTELY amazing. I’m not a social media person and not one to generally write reviews but my experience with Laura was so extraordinary that a review is the very least I could do. I read some of the other reviews here and they sum it up pretty well when they say, there AREN’T WORDS to describe how incredible she is. Laura is well organized. She spends a good deal of time just in the prep phase where she gets specific with you about your wants and expectations. Thereafter her time location scouting, at the event, and ultimately after, compiling and delivering our albums in an expeditiously, is invaluable. Some photographers only have a great talent (which is wonderful), but Laura is that A+ talent and exceptional person that puts her over the top. Laura actually made the event even better just by her being there- she has the attitude one wishes every human being had, someone who adds value to each environment they’re in. Laura accomplished this through her innate ability to make people feel comfortable, her humor, and most of all, an ability to anticipate your needs before you’ve even thought of it yourself. In many cases, this was photo-related, but just as often, wherever she could lend a hand and give to others, she did. Especially to me, the bride! We LOVE our photos and couldn’t recommend a better photographer. Thank you so much Laura <3
Laura has a talent and ability that cannot be taught- she’s gifted. She was able to capture my family in so many hilarious moments - I’ll cherish those pictures forever.
I also appreciated her intuitive ability to snap emotion-provoking moments. I have a feeling that was not an accident. Thank you Laura!
Laura captured the beauty of the event with great pics of the venue as well. What a beautiful spot! Any future event that we want memorialized, Laura is who we’ll be calling.
There are no words to describe how easy and incredible Laura made our special day and everything leading up to it. From the first time we spoke until the day of our wedding she was always available for whatever we needed, she always had suggestions but seemed to know exactly what we needed and wanted before we even asked. Between her ability to know exactly what look we needed or wanted and her kind warm heart she is absolutely perfect. On the day of our wedding she was everywhere and anywhere, she got every shot we wanted and so many more we weren’t expecting, every time someone wanted to take a selfie with there phone Laura was right behind ready to capture the perfect moment with each and everyone of our guests. She quickly delivered us an album of perfect memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives and she will DEFINITELY be photographing AND and EVERY event we have for our future family ☺️☺️
Although Laura's work truly does speak for itself, she is so fun to work with! My husband and I hired her for an anniversary shoot and not only was the whole shoot effortless as she captured genuine moments between us, she captured our personalities and story accurately and effortlessly. Laura made sure to incorporate some of my ideas for posing and even captured sweet moments of our two energetic cats! She was also a huge success with my camera shy hubby. We both look forward to working with Laura again in the future.
Laura is AMAZING! She was by far our very favorite vendor for our wedding. From the very beginning, she was so intentional about getting to know my fiance and I personally before we even got close to the big day! This meant so much to us! She worked with us to create a custom package that we could afford and love. She made a point to write down every important photo to us- from the little details to all the family photos- so that she would remember to take them on the wedding day! This alone makes her a wonderful photographer for having a caring and thoughtful personality. But her talent is another story. Her photographs were more special than we could have hoped. She documented every moment of the day beautifully so that we can have each precious moment in our memory forever. I was told by others that your photographer is the most important vendor because this is what lasts. I believe they were right, and I believe we couldn't have picked anyone better!
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