Photos by Loria

out myself so I loved the way I turned out in the photos for my best friends wedding. So I decided to have her do my wedding. I never doubted how the photos would turn out because Loria just knows what she is doing! I loved the fact that Loria also asks if you have any insecurities. She knows what poses to go by what you tell her. Loria really goes the extra mile with spending time getting to know us and personalizing our experience. After the first meet up with Loria, she just seems like a friend you have known for a very long time.

ssistant to help capture all the people in the wedding and different things going on at the same time. She is easy to work with if you have ideas and at the same time has plenty of great ideas if you have trouble thinking of them. Loria really goes the extra mile with spending time getting to know us and personalizing our experience. I’m so glad she was our photographer to make our special day even more special!

also with how many we received. Loria is an amazing photographer to work with!

aptured, and Loria nailed it. She's creative and understanding, she learns your "good angles" and most importantly she makes the experience fun and enjoyable. It's like you are hanging out with one of your good friends when you work with her, and her charm and positivity will quickly make you want to be besties. Other than the amazing pictures we have our all our family and friends, Loria made us feel extra special with her care packages she sent throughout our engagement. She is such a caring person and I am beyond grateful to have come across her work so we could have her as our wedding photographer and new friend. I would highly recommend her to anyone getting married in the STL area and have suggested her to several friends already.

our year-long engagement, Loria stayed in contact with us, even sending sweet gifts along the way. I have very little experience with any sort of photo shoot, so I was very nervous and awkward during our engagement session. Loria went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable and it turned out to be a very fun day. The pictures were phenomenal, but what sets Loria apart is her personality and ability to connect with the couples she works with. I had absolutely no stress regarding my photography going into my wedding day. I knew Loria would capture every moment and she did. My husband is one of 9 children, so I was curious how our family shot would turn out with so many siblings, nieces and nephews. When we got them back (less than a month after our wedding!) I was blown away. She had somehow managed to wrangle such a large group and had everyone's attention, even the small children. Several of my guests commented on how impressed they were with Loria, how she was always present but never in the way, had professional lighting that really made pictures pop, and managed to capture so many "moments" as opposed to strictly staged photos. The portrait photographs were gorgeous; it is impossible to even choose a favorite. She has a true gift with photography and going through our photographs has been a way to relive the day all over again. She really captured the joy of the day. If I could give a rating higher than 5-star to Loria, I would in a heartbeat. The photographs alone are amazing, but the experience she provides is absolutely priceless. With all our gratitude, Brian & Cierra Bax

ngagement shoot, which was a great opportunity to get to know Loria in person. We had Skype calls and exchanged several emails prior to the wedding day. She had not been to our venue but did her research and we talked about where we would do photos and all that before the big day. She sent us sweet little packages throughout our planning process that made the experience even more special. The pictures are such a big part of the wedding because its how you remember the day! She captured so many wonderful moments. Even though we got rained out of our original ceremony plan, the pictures are absolutely amazing and she captured some beautiful outdoor rain shots. I would recommend Loria to anyone and everyone from my closest friend to an acquaintance. She understood what we were going for on our big day and made sure to capture all the details! We are still in the process of creating our album and printing photos, but her interface for viewing our photos is very easy to use and share. We've been able to send it to our parents and grandparents so they can view and order anything they like. We love our pictures!!!

made us feel super relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera! She is a true professional who will capture who you are as a couple and make sure you are happy with the photos! We cannot wait to see our pictures. I already know they are going to be perfect :) If you are looking for a photographer in the St Louis area, definitely consider Loria!

. However, Loria made the process so enjoyable and painless! She easily recognized when the wedding party was getting tired of pictures and needed a break. She knew the value of capturing as many moments as possible in the quickest amount of time possible. Because of this, we were able to spend less time taking pictures and more time enjoying each other. There is no doubt that Loria's efficiency was a huge contributing factor on why our big day was so successful. Even with this efficiency, she was able to produce beautiful photographs of our ceremony and reception! We chose not to do a video of our ceremony, but we have no problem re-living the day when scrolling through Loria's amazing photos. My wife and I would highly recommend Loria to anybody seeking a photographer. She is extremely organized, professional, and takes the same care in making your big day special as if it were her own. Look no further, choose Loria!

would work well together. She is the sweetest and sends little gifts and thoughtful/informative emails throughout the engagement period. She is very organized and thought of every detail. Aside from her amazing personality, she takes outstanding photos! I was a plus-sized and very self-conscious bride...and she made me look and feel beautiful every step of the way. Our photos tell a wonderful story and perfectly shows who we are as a couple. She works quickly and will post multiple sneak peeks to Facebook and her blog to keep you excited. All in all, Loria is AMAZING and I highly recommend her without any hesitation.

ictures to cherish my day with. From the engagement session to the actual day she was very meticulous in making sure all of our questions were answered. I cannot praise her work enough. During the whole planning process I was incredibly frantic. This was one aspect I did not have to worry about. She was organized enough for the both of us. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone needing photos done for any occasion.

of us and our wedding day. Thank you so much, Loria!

her. Thanks again Loria! :)

dding day. The pictures turned out amazing - loria is so talented ! Her use of light and attention to detail created the unique and personalized wedding album that I dreamed of.

ke the ultimate decision. I'm so glad we chose a professional to make our memories last a life time! I would definitely recommend her to every couple looking for the all inclusive premium experience.

ey were amazing. She's super organized and on top of everything! She doesn't leave out ANY details for ANYTHING. she captured our wedding day perfectly as well. Couldn't ask for anything more!

ng... but with Loria it was fun and easy. She also went the extra mile and sent us a gift the week before our wedding to help us relax! Thanks, Loria

at the wedding itself were absolutely perfect and I wouldn't change a thing about them. Now we have incredible albums to share with our family and friends!

th my now husband and I. From the moment we met I knew that she would be our photographer. While taking our engagement photos she gave direction and let us have some fun. Our results were amazing. Her photos really captured my husband & I well and showed who we were as a couple. Not to mention our wedding. Loria helped us pick some beautiful locations for wedding photos and she even rode on the party bus with our crazy wedding party to capture shots. The pictures we have from the wedding are absolutely stunning. I could not have asked for more from our photographer. She truly goes the extra mile and takes an interest in each of her clients!!

ally had a talent for taking photos that showed how wonderful me and my husband's wedding day was. I really appreciated her creativity! Overall: execellent!

wedding to help us relax and refocus of what was important. We would highly recommend her to anyone.!

natural but she made me feel right at home and I am very happy with the pictures she took and couldn't wait to have them framed and up on the wall.

makes you feel so comfortable. She stays in touch with you, sends cards and cookies and really gets to know the couple. Her price was affordable and the work was outstanding. She was recommended to me by another photographer. Check out her website. You won't be disappointed!

ur photographer again! I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat.

am in awe of the photos she took, and feel so thankful our big day was documented with such beauty. There are a lot of things to stress about before a wedding, but my choice to use Loria was not one of them.

smile on her face, and most importantly, took amazing pictures. She has the rare ability to capture all the important moments with candid perfection. Definitely recommend.

happier with our decision to hire her! Oh, she got our photos back quick! Will be working with her in the future. Thanks Loria!

was recommended to me by a very happy bride and I could not be happier with my choice, I highly recommend Photos by Loria for any special event.

in her work. Also, compared to other photographers she is very affordable and the fact that you have access to all your pictures is a huge plus. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer! Thank you so much Loria! :D

ect photographer to capture the moments of our wedding day and Loria went above and beyond to achieve that. What I loved most about her work is that she took the traditional posed photos, but took so many more candid shots of the day which were the photos that were my absolute favorite. They show genuine smiles and they just capture the overall happiness of what your wedding day is all about! She is so accommodating and detailed and you can truly tell she loves what she does. I was a bit of an over-detailed bride and I gave her an enormous list of shots I wanted plus a very detailed itinerary of my wedding day and she made everything I had listed happen without any questions asked. She also checked in a few times prior to the day to make sure we were on the same page and that all was in order (which made me feel quite relieved!) She is such a kind and caring person and she makes you feel so comfortable (which helps because my husband sometimes isn’t the most thrilled with getting his picture taken). I could go on and on as to why you should choose Loria to be your wedding photographer, so you should go ahead and book her and not look back! You won’t regret it! She is a wonderful person with an amazing talent. She captured photos that my husband and I will enjoy for many years to come. I truly can’t thank her enough!

he really cared. As a client, I value when a vendor goes out of their way for you. I wasn't a very big fan of my venue and actually had some post-wedding blues. When I received my photos (a personalized snail-mail package I might add!), those feelings of frustration were alleviated through all of the beautiful moments that she was able to capture. Loria also had an assistant photographer with her that day, Sherry, who I cannot leave out in this review. We opted for two photographers vs. having a videographer, and we were very pleased with that decision. I loved that they were able to snap pictures of me walking down the aisle, as well as my husband's reaction. Let's not forget about the groom on your big day! The candid shots that I now have from that crazy day are all of the people that I love - frozen in time, and it's all thanks to the great work of Loria and Sherry. She offers several packages that are tailored to the needs of individual brides, including engagement pictures. I also loved how she wrote a story about our day on her website with our sneak peak photos - once again showing how personal our experience really felt! If you're looking for high quality photos from someone who has a passion for their job, go with Loria.

s, as in my case, vital in remembering all that took place because it was a blur. But I didn't want to sacrifice quality work with a tight budget... and as many who have looked, photography can get very $$$ 5K, 7K, 10K??? I wish but I was trying to spend less than 5K for the WHOLE wedding. Loria was great. I love, love LOVED working with her. She took the time to talk to us to help personalize our shoot. We not only got great engagement photos, but beautiful wedding photos. We took advantage of having her bring a 2nd shooter to help capture everything. Loria was/is professional, pleasant, accommodating and VERY good at her job! I cannot wait to work with her again :)

wedding day might look from her perspective. I immediately felt comfortable with her. She was honest and helpful, and she led us through the booking process effortlessly. Prior to the wedding, she kept in contact with me about what photos I wanted and where/when she should arrive. On the day of the wedding, I was so excited to marry my best friend that photos were the last thing on my mind. Loria was incredibly flexible and understanding. She was easy to work with, and she captured all of the important images that I expected on my big day. Loria is extremely affordable for all of the beautiful images that I now have to cherish for a lifetime!

ictures. I wanted someone who could capture every little detail and every fun moment of my wedding day and Loria went above and beyond my expectations! I have had countless friends and family ask my who my photographer is (She also took my engagement and family pictures that year) because they wanted to use her for their photo events! There were a lot of stressful components to planning my wedding day, but pictures were one thing I never had to stress about. Not only did she take incredible photos but I also got every single pictures she took on a disc, AND a beautiful hardback photo album of our favorite pictures from our day! I would never use anyone else!

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en asked. Her photographs captured the special moments and really paint a stunning image of our wedding day. She is truly a talented photographer. If I had one small critique for improvement it would be she is not as vocal as we would have liked. A few small things seemed to be unnoticed such as little adjustments to positioning of our bodies (hands, arms, head, etc). Overall though we have plenty of great photos to choose from and we can't stop looking at them! We would recommend her to anyone.

ich gave us a fun sneak peak of both our engagement and wedding pictures before we got all of them. Her prices are reasonable compared to many photographers in the area. She includes a complementary engagement session. I would highly recommend her. I'm sure we will use Photos by Loria again in the future.

ry easy to contact. It was wonderful getting to know her. She was extremely patient with all of my family and really captured each moment just the way we wanted. I would recommend her to all of my family and friends.

and each time we met with her, she was professional and lots of fun to work with. She has a laid-back, unobtrusive, natural style that really put us at ease, and just let the day unfold while she captured it. Our wedding photos are stunning, and I go through so many emotions when I look through them. I love the way she captured the moments so genuinely. The fun personalities of our families and the wedding party really shine, and you can just see the love on our faces during our "first look" time together. All along the way, Loria over-delivered. When I was first emailing potential photographers for more information, she was the only one who took the time to write me back a real response and answer all of my questions, and I really appreciated that! And every other time I emailed her, I never had to wait more than a day for a response. We live well outside St. Louis, and she was so accommodating with our requests to have her travel 2-4 hours to meet us, with very reasonable rates for the extra miles. She also helped me figure out some of the logistics of our wedding day, like how to keep the timeline for the day running smoothly and the right amount of time to set aside for photos. I've never planned a wedding before, so, that was very helpful to me! And the week of our wedding, when we were crazy busy taking care of all the last-minute details, she sent us a little gift basket. So sweet! Overall - I am so happy with all of the fun, gorgeous photos we have now to remember this time in our lives and I hope we get to work with her again someday. Highly recommend!

he photos to take shape naturally, which is why we loved her style so much. And on top of how much we love her work, she's super thoughtful and kind. I had so many family members approach me and tell me how great she is (some family members contacted her for prints to use for my shower). She even sent us a gift basket of treats just before the wedding, which was such a nice surprise when things are getting down to the wire and stress levels are up. Like I said, I can't say enough great things about her, and we can't wait to use her again when it's time for maternity shots!

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and display! Don't skimp on your photographs--invest in talent! My (now) husband and I were looking for a photographer who had a unique eye, where they really brought out the personality of the wedding party. As soon as I saw Loria's work, I knew she had the style we were looking for, and from the first time my MoH and I met with Loria, she was so professional and easy to talk with, and I felt completely comfortable telling her what I liked about her work and what Luke and I were looking for. Following that meeting, she was so patient through the process of planning (I was definitely very unorganized, trying to plan long-distance) and helped to keep me on track with what she needed. On the actual day, she was amazing! From the studio getting our hair/makeup done to the hotel to get ready to the church and reception site--she was stunning. She rolled with all the ups and downs, including working with our huge family which requires a lot of patience :) , and had the best ideas for our photographs. Overall, if I could pick only two reasons I would choose her again, it would be these: 1. Working with her was the best--I completely trusted her eye, and she had the most creative ideas for our photographs, including having Luke carry me down a hill in my wedding dress, and posing us by this stunning lake with my veil blowing in the wind! I was never worried while working with her that any important moment was missed. 2. Her photographs are stunning. They are exactly what we were wanting, and more! I am so happy with everything, and looking forward to moving back to St. Louis in the future so I can turn to her for future occasions! Thank you, Loria!

ivered. Her photos were amazing and truly captured the wonderful occasion. Our families and friends are all impressed by her work too. Loria is an amazing artist who I would highly recommend!

d, professional, and friendly photographers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. On the day of she was with us from beginning to end and was able to capture every important moment. Her style has a classic appeal yet is fresh and inventive. I can't say enough about her photo editing ability which is what really takes photos that would be great and makes them wonderful. The fact that she puts up a photo preview just a week after most weddings with one shot the day after is just the icing on the cake for a wonderful experience. I cannot say enough good things about her talent. You would be stupid to pick any other photographer.

be perfectly our strange selves. Loria sat with us planning the shots and REALLY listened to what we wanted! She never scoffed or complained of a giant ball pit full of the bridal party shot and the one of me on a piano while my husband sings is everything we hoped it would be! Loria has an outstanding eye for finding a great shot, but beyond that she has amazing ears that will take in every word you say an understand your vision as a couple--I could not be more thankful for all she did to ensure our day was as unique and special as we knew it could be--and capturing those memories forever with our style and her talent!