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I'm Lauren Cunningham, a wedding and portrait photographer located in the Baltimore/DC area.

A photographer is something I never imagined myself becoming. I graduated college with a degree in Environmental Science and, while I love my job as a natural resources biologist, I wouldn't be complete without photography in my life. What started as a hobby turned into an assistant photographer job for one of my best friends, and now here I am with my own blog and business!

Photography is my passion and creative outlet. It allows me to meet new people and celebrate some of the most amazing moments in their lives with them. I'm in love with love and this job surrounds me with it.......from photographing the look on a grooms face when he first sees his beautiful bride, to photographing a precious sleeping newborn so the proud parents can have an everlasting momento of that fleeting time in their lives. I feel truly blessed with every opportunity I'm given to share in these moments.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Lauren C Photography

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Penelope Sent on 01/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos!

We are so happy with Lauren's photos from our wedding last June! Lauren was very easy to work with from the start - she made us feel so comfortable in our initial phone call and our engagement shoot (which she was very flexible about rescheduling due to rain!). She helped us come up with a great timeline for photos on our wedding day that accommodated our requests about not missing too much of the reception. She also got our photos back to us much faster than we were expecting! They turned out so beautifully and we are so grateful for all of the memories that she was able to capture!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 04/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!

Lauren did an amazing job from our engagement photos to our wedding. We had a blast, laughing the whole time. Our photos turned out so natural and truly captured our happiness. Her style was great for my husband who came into the photo experience not being the most comfortable as the center of attention. She put both of us at ease and it showed in the final product. Lauren was also phenomenal with communication and organization in the months leading to the wedding. We could always rely on her to promptly answer our questions in a thorough, professional manner. We could not have been more thrilled and highly recommend Lauren for any photography needs!
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Carolyn Sent on 02/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Photographer!

Working with Lauren was one of the best parts of our engagement and wedding day. She is such a nice person with a great eye for photography! My father-in-law just raved about the angles and shots she captured! She made us feel so comfortable being in front of the camera and captured so many beautiful photos during our wedding. A joy to work with, highly recommend Lauren for any of your photography needs!
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Leigh Sent on 12/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Lauren was easy to work with the from start. She worked with us on our somewhat non traditional wedding and created a package perfect for the event. Her communication was excellent leading up to the event. When we finally got to meet Lauren, she was like an immediate friend. We felt so comfortable and it was so natural having her there at our wedding. The photos came in a cute package and her work is phenomenal. The pictures far exceeded our expectations. The backdrops were beautiful and she captured the essence of our wedding. She took formal and casual shots. The in the moment shots were my favorite, you could see the true emotions shine through. I would 110% recommend Lauren to any couple looking for a photographer. She is a very talented photographer and our experience was an 11/10!
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Sabina Sent on 08/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience working with Lauren

We had spoken with many photographers and we didn't click with anyone else like we did with Lauren. She was very professional, responsive, flexible, and easy to work with. She was fun and quirky, making us both feel comfortable and the pictures turned out beautifully! We had all of our edited photos within 5 weeks of the wedding and she sent a sweet care package with the flash drive, some prints, and cute Mr. and Mrs. gifts. We really enjoyed working with Lauren and had an amazing experience!
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Kathleen Sent on 10/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos and a pleasure to work with!

Lauren was wonderful to work with. One of the first things I told her was that I hate photos of myself, and she said it was her mission to make me like myself in photos :) She was extremely warm and kind, especially during our engagement shoot when we were very nervous. She walked all over the engagement shoot location with us, and even humored me when I really wanted a photo of my ring on a flower with a bee. She is very down-to-earth and made us feel very comfortable. On our wedding day, I was so excited to see her that people thought she was a friend and not our photographer! She really took her time with my husband and me, and made sure we got plenty of beautiful photos around our venue. She has a great eye for lighting, even though people might try to move her location - she knows what she is doing. Everyone is raving about how beautiful our photos are. She has even been extra responsive and accommodating to make a few tweaks to our sparkler photos. I highly recommend Lauren both as a person and a photographer! Thank you so much!
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Kristen Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Lauren was absolutely wonderful to work with and my husband and I could not have been happier with our choice to use her as our wedding photographer. Both our engagement session and wedding photographs turned out beautifully. She captured our day perfectly and I could not be more grateful! Lauren made everyone feel incredibly comfortable and she was overall such a pleasure to work with. She gave excellent direction and guidance to help enhance our pictures and poses without being pushy and made sure to get all the pictures we requested during our wedding. I would highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a wedding photographer; you won't be disappointed!
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Samantha Sent on 10/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren is amazing to work with!

Lauren is wonderful. Not only did she take stunning photos for our engagement and wedding, but she did so in a way that was personable and unique to my husband and I. She made sure to really understand what we wanted in a photographer, and to capture all aspects of our day. She truly is happy to be a part of your wedding day, and makes you feel so comfortable. She is very easy to work with, while also being professional and organized. Definitely recommend!
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Emma Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and elegant

Both fiancé and I were very nervous about having our photos taken. Both of us are a little camera shy, but of course on your wedding day it is important to have nice photos to document and cherish the special day. Lauren from start to finish made this process very easy. When we first met up she was very warm and welcoming and it was easy to feel comfortable. She was able to guide us in such a way where it felt natural. This was shown through her work from the engagement photos through the wedding photos. Lauren and her second photographer, Sarah, were both very professional and talented. The wedding photos taken are works of art. It was really difficult narrow down some photos for an album. I highly recommend Lauren.
Heather
Heather Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren is amazing!

Lauren is the absolute best. Without question we discuss frequently how lucky WE were as a couple to have found HER for our wedding.

1) She takes the time to understand you and what you're looking for from a photographer.

2) She very effectively organizes your day of timeline without making it too rigid.

3) She helped relieve day of wedding stress - even through the 30 family shots, pared down from 60 on the original list.

4) She gives very timely, warranted, and fair advice in a polite way to help you avoid day-of traps that will stress you out.

5) She is 100% part of the reason our day went smoothly.

6) She is extremely responsive even after you hire her, which is something to celebrate. For comparison, we only managed to get our caterer on the phone 2 times before the wedding, which was not ideal.

7) Do you really need 7 reasons? Hire Lauren now. Don't let someone else book her. Stop reading this. GO!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
EVENTPRO Design and Production EVENTPRO Design and Production Wedding Decor & Lighting

Amazing photos, plain and simple. So awesome to work with, you can't go wrong with Lauren!

Documented Video Productions Documented Video Productions Wedding Videographers

Love working with Lauren, great work and quality product!

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Lauren C Photography frequently asked questions

Lauren C Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Lauren C Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Lauren C Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Lauren C Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lauren C Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Lauren C Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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