About this vendor
Located in southern California, serving the regions including: Santa Barbara, Ojai, Big Sur, Camarillo, Ventura, Santa Ynez, LA, Sonoma, and Napa and beyond. With over ten years of experience capturing weddings, Lauren cherishes that her work allows her to travel and document once-in-a-lifetime events. She graduated in 2013 with a degree in photojournalism, and since then, she’s developed a unique style that blends editorial and photojournalistic photography. Lauren is passionate about capturing life’s most beautiful moments and feels immense joy in sharing timeless imagery with her clients.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Same-Day Edits
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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My husband and I had admired Lauren’s work long before our wedding, so when it came time to choose a photographer, hiring her was one of the easiest decisions we made. We knew her ...
creative eye would capture our day authentically, and she exceeded every expectation.
Our photos are absolutely breathtaking. They’re the perfect balance of timeless and artistic, and every single image radiates the love and joy we felt that day. Friends, family, and even our other vendors have all said these are the best wedding photos they’ve ever seen, and we wholeheartedly agree. I still can’t stop scrolling through them!
On top of her incredible talent, Lauren went above and beyond with her delivery. Within a day, we received a gallery of over 200 stunning images.
We could not be happier with our decision to hire her. If you’re looking for a photographer who will capture your wedding with heart!
Lauren was the very first vendor I booked for my wedding. Before I was even engaged, I knew I wanted her to photograph my day. I love how she blends digital and film, but my favori...
te part is how she captures the raw, candid moments that radiate pure joy.
Every time I look at our photos, I tear up all over again. Lauren truly captured the love and happiness of the day so perfectly. She’s kind, professional, and has such a calm presence—which was exactly what I needed amidst the chaos of the day.
10/10—can’t recommend her enough!
We cannot say enough great things about Lauren. Choosing a photographer for our wedding was one of the most important decisions we made and we are thrilled with the results.
From o...
ur initial consultation, it was clear that Lauren was not only incredibly talented but also aligned with the style of photos we were looking for. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and even met us at our home for an engagement shoot which allowed us to feel comfortable in front of the camera.
On the wedding day, Lauren and her team were professional, punctual, and unobtrusive. She also worked well with our wedding planner to help navigate us throughout the day. Our photos turned out even better than we could have hoped. Every time we look at them, we’re transported back to that magical day. The quality, composition, and attention to detail are perfect.
If you’re looking for an incredible photographer who has a wonderfully positive and calming presence, we highly recommend Lauren.
If you’re reading this review and considering Lauren I would just save yourself some trouble and book now with peace of mind.
We had the privilege of working with Lauren for our So...
noma wedding, engagement photos, and I’ve been a bridesmaid in a wedding Lauren has done. I am incredibly particular and spent a long time looking at photographer options, and am so glad we found Lauren. I was looking for a mix of both classic and creative, and Lauren does just that. She is incredibly generous with the number of photos in her galleries and her time - many photographers I spoke to under the ‘editorial’ style delivered much smaller number of images in their galleries. Lauren is the perfect mix of getting every ‘needed’ classic shot that are incredibly timeless, and also those cool, in the moment shots. We prioritized being at cocktail hour for the entire time and less ‘photo’ time, and somehow we have all the photos we could ever dream of - I barely remember even taking any!
Also - our engagement photos were just the coolest - we had never taken professional photos together and she made it the best and easiest process and some of our most cherished and coolest photos in really unique settings.
Lauren is professional, kind, and a calming personality to have on your day. She blends into the scenery while making sure she captures what Is needed. There are zero regrets in hiring Lauren and we couldn’t be happier!
Lauren is truly a joy to work with! She traveled to California for my daughters’s engagement photo’s & wedding . She is so professional & talented!! We absolutely love all the pric...
eless memories she captured!! I highly recommend her!!
I have only been meaning to write this review for 1.5 years🤦🏼♀️ We had Lauren as our wedding photographer and she also did our engagement shoot— we highly recommend her as your
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Photographer. My husband and I have always considered ourselves not photogenic and never know what the hell to do in pictures so we tend to dread any kind of picture events. Well, we obviously wanted to remember our wedding day forever so we had to get over that— Lauren is the reason we were able to get over that. I’ve had so many people tell me they felt like they just posed for pictures their entire wedding day and our experience was the opposite. While we did capture the posed pictures we wanted, we felt like we were fully present on our wedding day able to enjoy all aspects of it while Lauren was there capturing the whole thing without us feeling like we constantly had to pose. We loved her style, her way of telling us what to do and how to do it and obviously the outcome of the most cherished photos from our special day. You can’t go wrong hiring her for your wedding and we’ve already suggested her to many other friends and family members!
As a fellow photographer in Columbus, OH, it has been a pleasure and joy to work alongside Lauren as her wedding day assistant and second shooter. Lauren’s ability to capture timel...
ess, candid, and vibrant imagery is like no other. I admire Lauren’s years of expertise which show through her ability to effortless guide her clients through a series of prompts and poses. Thanks to Lauren’s background in journalism, she provides her clients with the perfect balance of documentary style photography and timeless imagery that will be cherished for generations to come. Lauren is well respected for her talents, professionalism, and down to earth demeanor. I’d highly recommend any couple to hire Lauren as she’s truly the best at what she does and I can promise you’ll leave your engagement session and wedding day with Lauren feeling like life long friends in no time.
We had the absolute pleasure of having Lauren as our engagement shoot photographer, and we can’t recommend her highly enough! From the moment we started, Lauren’s easygoing and fle...
xible nature made us feel so at ease.
Lauren was a tireless trooper on the day of the shoot, exploring multiple locations with us in the Brooklyn area. It was really special to see how passionate she is for photography, using multiple camera lenses to play with light, and capturing so many special moments between my fiancé and I, and our dog Charlie.
Each location brought its own charm, and Lauren’s expertise in finding the perfect light was nothing short of remarkable. The resulting photos were not just beautiful but also genuinely captured our love. Her ability to blend professionalism with a friendly, approachable demeanor was the icing on the cake. We’re so grateful to Lauren for making our engagement shoot a cherished memory and we cannot wait to have her capture our wedding next summer. Thank you, Lauren, for capturing our love so beautifully!
I don’t even know where to begin with Lauren!! We are absolutely obsessed with both Lauren and all of our photos! I cannot say enough great things about working with her! I spent ...
so long researching photographers to find the right one and am so happy we finally found Lauren. Lauren made the entire process from engagement photoshoot to wedding day so fun and relaxed. I was really nervous for our engagement photos because it was the first time that my husband and I were taking any kind of professional photos and I was so worried we’d end up looking so stiff and awkward. But Lauren worked her magic and the photos came back better than I could have ever dreamed. We did a mix of the more classic engagement photos and the more trendy full flash photos and I am absolutely obsessed with all of them. Lauren came up with so many great ideas and locations and was also so receptive to anything that we specifically wanted to incorporate (which included a full photoshoot in a dive bar in SF :)). I don’t know how Lauren did it, but the pictures turned out so much cooler than I could have ever expected.
And Lauren was a DREAM on our wedding day! She is so calm and organized and makes sure to get all pictures done so quickly, but you never feel rushed. Lauren is also somehow everywhere the entire day. You spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day and I am so so so thankful that Lauren was who I got to spend so much time with. She is kind, calm and fun and that made such a big difference on the entire vibe of the day for me. Lauren got us our pictures back SO FAST after our wedding! We got the gallery while still on our honeymoon and it was so magical to be able to relive the wedding day so soon. And I knew I’d love the pictures because I was so happy with our engagement photos, but they wedding pictures still exceeded my expectations. I could not be happier with them!!!!!!
To say I am obsessed with Lauren is an understatement. I’m already trying to think of reasons to book more photo shoots in the future.
Lauren is superlative in every regard. Initially we were drawn to her timeless style, but were blown away with our photos. The lighting, the moments she captured, her creativity, h...
er talent not to mention she’s super cool and supportive. Also, her turn around time was the fastest I’ve ever heard of, previews within hours! I am beyond thankful for our photos and for her. Will forever cherish them!
Two words: HIRE LAUREN! Lauren is so incredibly talented and she captured our day so perfectly. She is extremely professional and her eye for details is like no other. We cannot th...
ank Lauren enough for our beautiful pictures and being a part of our special day. We highly recommend her- you won’t be disappointed!
Lauren is incredible - anyone reading his this review would be lucky to work with her. She’s calm, she’s kind, she’s thoughtful, she’s got an incredible eye, she’s timely, she’s ca...
ring, shes professional, she’s flexible, she’s everything you want and more. It’s not a stretch to say that she was hands down our absolute favorite vendor to work with. She delivered beyond our wildest dreams. I wish there were more people like her in the wedding industry. Hire her and just let her do her thing - you won’t regret it.
Lauren is an incredibly talented photographer and we were grateful she captured our wedding day. From our initial meetings, Lauren was organized and detailed with a timeline and a...
lso provided many vendor recommendations to us which we appreciated as we were working under a short timeline. On our wedding day, she was fantastic - kept everything moving and ensured our large bridal party was organized for our photos. She was calm, professional and our bridal party and families loved her! Lauren sent our photos with a quick turnaround and we absolutely love them. We highly recommend hiring Lauren for your wedding!
When I started the process of looking for a wedding photographer, I had no idea what I wanted. I ended up talking to over 50 photographers from all over the US before I decided Lau...
ren was exactly what I was looking for. First and foremost, her photos are beyond incredible. After receiving a few gorgeous previews (literally the day after my wedding), and my full wedding album within two weeks, I realized that not only are Lauren’s photos stunning, but she also captured every single special moment! Beyond that, she was the exact person I wanted by my side all day - her calm demeanor eased my morning nerves, she was there with a handkerchief as I teared up before my first look (but she also somehow didn’t miss the shot!), was efficient and caring during family and bridal party photos, and somehow was in the perfect places for our intros, speeches, dances, and cake cutting! I connected with her so much that I was sad when she told me she was heading out for the night! I have since received several compliments on how amazing our photographer was - and I couldn’t agree more. If Lauren is available on your date, do yourself a favor and BOOK HER ASAP. You won’t regret it!
SHE IS THE BEST! Book her and you won't regret it! Lauren is unbelievably talented and her photography skills are unmatched. She is so sweet, incredibly organized, easy to communic...
ate with, flexible, and DELIVERS beautiful photos. We could not be happier and would recommend Lauren to any one looking for a wedding photographer!
Run, don't walk to book Lauren for your wedding. We have now had photos taken by her three different times (one being our wedding) and I can't emphasize enough how amazing she is. ...
I am a very type A person and when I say after meeting once she knew my exact style and nailed it without me having to say a word, I mean it. I get chills from some of the photos months later. I only leave reviews for things when I'm blown away - Lauren will capture your day better than anyone. Lauren, you and your team are amazing!
Lauren is an extremely talented photographer and we're so grateful we were able to work with her for our wedding (and engagement shoot). Her experience sets you up for a successful...
day where she captures everything while sticking to your timeline. She’s professional, calm, friendly, patient and has a great eye to get the perfect shots - all while having fun.
Her response time to emails, even during busy seasons, was impressive. As a bride who is busy planning, it’s definitely appreciated to get quick replies as you try to nail down the details. Lauren goes above and beyond by sharing ideas for design closer to the day - what you might want included in details shots, or other ideas for what could be memorable to capture on your day (i.e. bride and groom photos at sunset).
She worked with us to develop a shot list and captured everything we requested - and more. We loved her attention to detail. The results? I couldn’t possibly choose my favorite photo because Lauren perfectly captured every moment of our day - posed formals, candid, details, and everything in between. She shared sneak peaks with us in the days following the wedding so we had a handful to hold us over until the full gallery was shared (which was also a quick turn, in my opinion).
She’s incredible! Special thanks for her helping pick out dried flowers from my hair after she perfectly captured the exit moment, with our joyful (flower filled) faces, following the ceremony :) Highly recommend working with her for your wedding!
Lauren is AMAZING and we could not have imagined a better photographer to capture our wedding day. Her eye, attention to detail and organization is unmatched and she captured all o...
f our special moments so beautifully! She is so talented and we are so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with her. Highly highly recommend!
I cannot say enough good things about working with Lauren. She was hands down the best vendor we selected and I’m so happy we had her as our photographer. She captured everything w...
e wanted beautifully and more! Her work speaks for itself and it is SO beautiful, but she also went above and beyond and helped with recommendations on many of our other amazing vendors which helped make our wedding incredibly beautiful and it ran so smoothly.
Lauren is absolutely incredible. She captured our day so perfectly, including all of the big and small moments. I have absolutely loved working with her. She has this grace about h...
er that put me at ease throughout the whole process and especially on our wedding day. My dream photographer and an even better person, I'm in love with all of our photos.
My fiancée and I were lucky enough to have Lauren as a photographer when he proposed a couple weeks ago. She was professional, friendly, and all of my friends and family were blown...
away by her work. Lauren, we can’t thank you enough for the memories you captured of one of the best night of our lives!
Lauren is an absolute dream. I was lucky enough to have her photograph our engagement photos, family photos, and our wedding day. Her work is just spectacular. Her professionalism...
is unmatched. Her kind heart is incredibly rare. She made me feel completely at ease, had fun with my husband and me, all the while capturing our day so perfectly. Since I got married a month ago, I already have told 5 couples to use her. Of any of my vendors, she was the BEST decision I made. I am so, so, so grateful for Lauren. You MUST hire her for your wedding!
We were lucky enough to have Lauren photograph our proposal, engagement photos, and most recently our wedding. She is OUTSTANDING!! She is so easy to work with and captured our bi...
g day perfectly. I will forever be swooning over our wedding photographs. You will be so happy you hired Lauren!!
I’ve worked on several professional shoots with Lauren and she is so talented at capturing a vision! Not only are her photos gorgeous, but she is kind, hard-working, and reliable a...
s well!
We didn't realize when we started planning our wedding how much vendors could enhance your wedding experience. Lauren exceeded all of our expectations and my husband and I are so g...
rateful that we selected her to capture our engagement session and wedding day! Off the bat she was calm, professional, and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. As soon as we saw our engagement shoot previews we knew we made the best decision. She was able to capture us in a way that left us truly speechless. She is organized, experienced, and has a true eye for wedding photography. Our entire bridal party LOVED her and had no issues showing their true emotions in front of the camera. Lauren is the best of the best and we would give her more than five stars if we could!
If you are getting married and thinking about hiring Lauren as your photographer, do not hesitate to book her! Lauren was one of the first vendors that we chose for our wedding, an...
d she was nothing but a blessing throughout our entire wedding planning process and during the big day. She is so genuine, kind, and goes out of her way to make her couples feel special. Need help making a timeline? Laurens got you. Need suggestions for some awesome vendors? Lauren has them all. Freaking out because your wedding is about to be postponed due to a pandemic and you need some calm and steady in your life? Lauren is there to help with a quick response to your email. Have a lot of photo ideas but pressed for time? Lauren will make your wishes come true, even If that means running down the streets of Columbus to get on location faster. I could not be happier with choosing her as our photographer, as we received SO much more than photos to cherish. She is an asset to your wedding planning team. Obviously, her work speaks for itself; My husband and I are in awe of the quality of our photos. We look like we could be in a bridal magazine. Out of the thousands of pictures we received in our gallery, there was not a bad one…seriously. To top it off, we got our full gallery back in lightning speed. I have friends who had to wait a few months for their gallery to be finalized, this will not be a problem if you work with Lauren! Lauren is the absolute best and is so much fun and a joy to work with. She will be your hardest working vendor and the best decision you will make for your wedding.
There aren’t enough words to adequately express how truly wonderful Lauren is. She captures moments that are priceless; moments that you are so glad to be able to re-live through h...
er photographs! She is kind, calm, professional, and a master at her craft!
My good friend hired Lauren for her wedding about a year ago and as soon as I saw the photos, I knew I needed the book Lauren when the day came for me! I talked about Lauren so muc...
h that when the day came for him to pop the question, he hired Lauren to take shots of our engagement! The photos were more than I could have hoped for! So when we were talking about who to hire for our wedding, Lauren was a no brainer! We just took our engagement photos last week and she made the process so enjoyable! We both are a little camera shy and she made us feel comfortable and at easy! We have only seen a few teasers but we love them and can’t wait for the rest of the photos + can’t wait for the magic Lauren will bring to our wedding day!
Lauren was the first vendor we booked for our April 2021 wedding and I am so happy that we did. She has made the entire process a breeze. My fiancé (who hates taking photos) is eve...
n comfortable in front of the camera with her direction. We had so much fun at our engagement shoots. Our friends and family can’t stop talking about how much they love our photos. She is truly a kind and caring person. Do not hesitate in hiring her as your photographer. I looked at so many photographers’ portfolios before choosing her, and she is truly the best in Central Ohio. I cannot wait to see the magic she creates on our wedding day.
Lauren is the definition of the perfect photographer. The biggest thing that stood out to my husband and I was Lauren’s genuine character. She made us feel like she truly cared abo...
ut as individuals. Lauren made our lives so much easier! She was willing to reach out, responded promptly to emails, willing to do anything for us, and was so much fun to work with. Her work is flawless. We have received many compliments on our wedding photos. She truly captured our day perfectly and we couldn’t be happier!
My husband and I are so thankful to have met Lauren. We truly cannot say enough about her personality and work product. She is so compassionate and patient. Her work product is abs...
olutely amazing. She is extremely detail oriented and provides top notch pictures. She is very easy going and flexible. She even posted sneak peek pictures the night of our wedding making for great conversation with our family the next morning! Lauren is friendly and quick to respond to texts and emails, even during the holiday season. She had our entire wedding album finalized within a month after our wedding. Lauren is the most talented photographer in Columbus and we have nothing but amazing things to say about her work product. Thank you Lauren for helping to make our wedding day unforgettable!
Lauren Ando is one of the most talented and caring people that I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her photography speaks for itself and she never stops trying to take care of h...
er clients. When it comes to weddings, theres nobody who does it quite like her - you'll be at ease know that you wont have to worry about a thing as Lauren is a true professional. Do yourself a favor on your wedding day and hire Lauren as your photographer!
I can honestly say, without a doubt in my mind, that Lauren is the BEST photographer in the business. I met with many reputable photographers while planning my wedding and from the...
moment I met Lauren, I knew I didn’t need to look any further. She is extremely professional, kind, trustworthy and her work speaks for itself. She’s the perfect mix of laid back and in control. She’s there to capture every moment of your day, but never in the way.
Lauren is so much more than a photographer, she’s a quasi-wedding planner, helping you create the perfect timeline and keeping you on schedule throughout the day. I truly cannot imagine my day without her, and I can’t recommend her enough!!
Lauren, we LOVE you! Thank you for capturing our day so perfectly. We’re forever grateful for you!
My fiancé and I are currently living out of state and Lauren was so accommodating to our schedule when trying to coordinate our engagement photos. On the day of our pictures, the w...
eather wasn't so great but you'd never know it thanks to Laurens amazing talent. There wasn't one engagement picture that I did not like. She was so sweet and made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable. Also, we got our photos back two days later. WHAT?! We cannot wait for her to capture our big day! Lauren is THE BEST.
Lauren is a phenomenal photographer! I cannot say enough nice things about her and her work. The minute we had our meet & great with her, I knew she was the one we HAD to have for ...
our wedding day. She’s passionate, detailed, and extremely genuine about what she does. My fiancé and I just recently did our engagement session with her and WOW! She knocked it out of the park! We cannot wait to have her capture our big day next year! :)
If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, approachable, confident in her skill and a wealth of knowledge on the wedding industry in general, you’re in the right pla...
ce! She takes phenomenal photos, and her turn around time is unprecedented. We are overjoyed with how our engagement photos turned out, and cannot wait for Lauren to capture our wedding in 2020. Aside from her photography, she has offered advice on how to best manage the day of schedule, vendor advice, and overall calmed our worries about planning the big day. If I could hire her as a wedding planner as well, I would! I cannot recommend working with her more!
Lauren is amazing!! She has done two engagement sessions for us so far and is always incredible! She returns photos so fast, is so responsive and a pleasure to work with. Her pictu...
res are always natural, never over posed, and a great representation of her couples! We are so happy that we have booked her for our September 2020 wedding!! You will be so happy you did too!
Lauren is so fun to work with and has an ease about her that allows you to be yourself in pictures! Lauren is a true professional and I would recommend every time!
Lauren is AMAZING!! She photographed my proposal and the pictures turned out even better than I could have hoped for! She did a great job capturing all of the emotions and was fant...
astic working with our dog. She also did my engagement session and will be photographing my wedding as well. Do yourself a favor and hire her!!
Lauren is really professional and does a great job making you feel comfortable. Our engagement photos came out amazing and it was very dark and gloomy that day. She somehow made it...
look like it was any other day! Lauren is also very attentive to detail and her turn around is FAST. We got our all of our wedding photos 2-3 weeks after the wedding and they were perfect! We really couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Highly recommend :)
Lauren is the absolute best! Our engagement and wedding photos turned out to be better than I ever could have imagined. She was incredibly easy to work with and so patient. We had...
a very short timeline to get photos of my husband and I on our wedding day, and how she was able to capture so many beautiful photos in that time I will never know! I love the way that Lauren captures light and manages to make everyone look naturally beautiful. I strongly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a photographer :)
Lauren is by far the most talented and efficient photographer I have come across. Her work is absolutely beautiful and she comes in organized knowing what she needs to do! Since La...
uren is so organized, it made our wedding 10 times less stressful. She was on top of her game keeping all vendors in the loop of when she was capturing not only photos of us but the venue and other vendor items! We look back at our wedding photos all of the time and couldn’t be more pleased with what Lauren provided us with! I would highly recommend her!
We don't believe a review can fully capture how amazing Lauren's service was during our wedding day. Everyone wants to remember every moment of their wedding day, and Lauren made t...
hat possible. Not only did she do an amazing job at capturing all those little moments, but she also kept the day going on schedule, acting as an impromptu day-of coordinator. I fully trusted her judgment and, on a day that could have been filled with last-minute stresses, the way she handled it all truly put me and my husband at ease. The best part was that we were able to fully and naturally enjoy our wedding day without noticing a camera in our face. We would recommend Lauren a million times and credit how smoothly everything went to her. THANK YOU, Lauren, you are amazing!
Lauren is phenomenal to work with, a joy to be around, and an incredible photographer! She made an effort to get it know us as a couple in order to capture “our look,” and assessed...
our values to make sure she didn’t miss anything. She has an eye for detail and beauty that shines through every photograph. She shot both digital photos and with film, giving us a portfolio that took our breath away (I haven’t been able to stop looking at the pictures, and I doubt I ever will!). Lauren arrived early to the venue on the day of our wedding in order to find good places for photos, and researched the sunset time and locations close to our venue months in advance. She was lighthearted and gave a lot of direction for how to pose, which helped us feel more confident. Having a Lauren Lee wedding was one of the best decisions we made, and led to a stress-free day that we can remember forever through stunning photos. Plus, we got our photos back extremely fast and without a hassle. Lauren is the best!!
Lauren is no doubt the best photographer in Columbus. We were so lucky to have her for our big day! We will cherish her photographs for a lifetime!
Lauren is an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING photographer!!! I would give her six stars if I could. She has a LOT of photography experience, and does a great job not only making sure you and yo...
ur bride or groom look great in the photos, but also making sure your background looks amazing as well. I was super impressed during the engagement shoot and the wedding at how much she paid attention to the scenery in order to make sure we got the best photos possible. My grandmother used to be a commercial artist, and she couldn't stop commenting an how much of an artist Lauren is.
As if this wasn't enough to sell you on Lauren, we were astounded at how quickly she got all of our pictures to us. We had our preview gallery from our wedding, which contained over 100 of Lauren's favorite pictures, 48 HOURS after our wedding. Our full album arrived only two and half weeks after our wedding. This was great, since both my parents' birthdays and Father's Day, occurred shortly after our wedding, which allowed me to order some canvas prints for them to celebrate these occasions.
ALSO!!! Lauren gives you a very helpful magazine to help you prepare for your big day and make the decisions that need to get made.
Please consider hiring Lauren to take your wedding photos!!! Her work is worth every penny.
Lauren was an absolute joy to work with! We knew from the moment we met her that we wanted her to photograph our wedding. She is so professional and organized. Any time you email ...
her you know you will get a prompt response, which I really appreciated. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and really helped to organize my day with a detailed timeline. All of our friends and family commented on how beautiful the pictures were. They are absolutely timeless and a something I will cherish for the rest of my life. I couldn't be happier!
First and foremost, if you are considering hiring Lauren Lee Photography, DO IT! As I began the process of researching photographers in Columbus, I came across Lauren’s page on Ins...
tagram. I was immediately drawn to her style and passion for what she did. I emailed her right away to get some information. At that point I had already booked my venue. Luckily, she had shot a wedding there before and was quickly able to send me over some pictures to look at. She was always so prompt and professional anytime I emailed her a question or concern I may have had.
Fast forward to our engagement session. Lauren made my husband and I feel at complete ease during the entire time! My husband told me how much fun he had during the session! I attribute that to Lauren! That evening Lauren already had a few sneak peaks to share with us! After showing family and friends, they were blown away!! The pictures were amazing, and I was so happy with how they turned out. Even during her busy summer season, Lauren was able to promptly get our engagement pictures back to us.
We got married in February of 2019. I had ZERO stress knowing that Lauren and our second photographer Jess, (who was also AMAZING) had everything under control. Being a out of town bride I of course had my fears on our timeline and ensuring everything would work out. Looking back, I am so grateful that I hired Lauren. Not only for her amazing photography skills, but her kind heart. She went out of her way to make me feel like the most beautiful bride that day. I am so lucky that she was able to capture some of the most precious moments that we will forever cherish. Like I said before, if your thinking about hiring Lauren, do it. You won’t regret it 😊
I've had the opportunity to work with Lauren before and I appreciated her punctuality and preparedness. She patiently organized everyone for beautiful images, always referred to th...
e timeline (and had a backup plan) and was prepared for any client request.
I found Lauren Lee Photography by stealing her from one of my bridesmaids, who was getting married about a month after me. I loved all of the wedding day detail photos on her blog ...
and how colorful everything looked. She did an engagement shoot with us and our wedding photos.
The engagement shoot was way more fun than I anticipated. I thought it would be awkward because my husband is kind of reserved and quiet, but Lauren made him very comfortable and before long we were acting natural and having a good time. The photos themselves- stunning. Looking at our engagement photos was the first moment my husband started to get really excited about the wedding planning process. Lauren really 'got' us in the photos. We looked like us. And so happy and in love. We used pictures from that shoot on our Save the Dates, Invites, and Wedding Programs. They were so well done and fit beautifully with our theme!
Fast forward to the big day. Lauren helped keep us on track with the timeline we put together. Part of that time frame included shooting some of the special details of the ceremony and wedding. We had a really involved theme (bookish/literary), and she absolutely captured it. It was so much fun going back through all the photos after we received our full library of wedding pictures to see what she captured and how she did it. Let me tell you, she didn't miss a thing.
Our bridal party photos were so playful and fun. She captured moments of the day we didn't get to see ourselves, like this heartwarming photo of my husband's grandfather smiling at my husband right before I walked down the aisle. She helped stage a photobomb by my dad (a tradition) and so many other fun (but not cheesy) shots. But most importantly, she captured the emotion of the day. She was there when my brother saw me in my dress for the first time, and caught that look. She was there when my bridesmaids saw me the first time and caught it. And my mom too. None of those were planned by me, but as they happened she was there and ready. She caught the first moment my husband saw me during our first look. Seeing it gave me chills. It is absolutely priceless. She coordinated our sparkler send off to movie-still-esque results. She and her assistant were never in the way or obnoxious like some photographers. They were nearly invisible day of. How she shot some of the photos, I will never know.
I had a lot of dark flowers in my bouquet and was a little apprehensive about how clear they would show up in photos (as they didn't show up well on my phone), but each picture of my bouquet is striking and crisp.
So many of our photos look like paintings! She had a vision from the moment she surveyed our venue. Our venue had a decorated swing and the photos she took of us on it are magical. She utilized the glow of the sunset and knew what lighting would catch my gray wedding dress and my husband's burgundy tux beautifully. She has an incredible eye. Her artistry is unparalleled and I have been to my fair share of weddings.
We got our photos back less than a month after getting married. We stayed up until 3am looking at each picture and going back over every memory. She captured each moment of the day and how it felt to be there. I am so glad we found her. It was an honor to have her and her assistant at our special day.
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