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I believe in the importance of classic portraiture combined with the precious, candid moments of a glance at the bride and groom - a first look, an innocent expression, a joyful smile. My objective is to bring warmth to the heart and joy the soul every time you glance at your images.
I am a photographer of and wife of 20 years, and a mother of an 11 year old girl, and 9 year old boy. I love keeping busy! Photography is my passion and part of who I am as an artist. I photographed my first wedding as an assistant while in college. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts with a degree in photography, I continued to photograph and exhibit in New York City. Through my experiences working with art galleries, art fairs, art columnists, artist's studios and portrait photographers, my vision came into focus. As my work developed both technically and stylistically, my passion for photographing people drove me to focus on portraits and wedding photography.
In 2010 I opened my own studio. Since then, I've photographed everything from newborn babies to generational family portraits. There is always something to celebrate and I want to be there to celebrate with you! It is my privilege to be welcomed into the lives of my brides, mothers, children and families as they experience life.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
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
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Lauren Kearns Photography

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Lauren Kearns is a highly praised and exceptional wedding photographer known for her talent, professionalism, and organizational skills. Multiple reviewers highlight her ability to make couples feel comfortable and capture authentic, beautiful moments. Lauren is commended for her detailed planning, quick turnaround time for photos, and seamless coordination with other vendors. Her expertise in directing photo sessions and creating stunning, timeless images has left couples impressed and grateful, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding photography services.

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Lauren Kearns is a highly praised and exceptional wedding photographer known for her talent, professionalism, and organizational skills. Multiple reviewers highlight her ability to make couples feel comfortable and capture authentic, beautiful moments. Lauren is commended for her detailed planning, quick turnaround time for photos, and seamless coordination with other vendors. Her expertise in directing photo sessions and creating stunning, timeless images has left couples impressed and grateful, making her a highly recommended choice for wedding photography services.

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Kate Sent on 09/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST in the Business!

Lauren Kearns was simply the best choice for a wedding photographer that I could have ever asked for! From the very beginning, she was easy to talk to and I felt comfortable reaching out to her with my many wedding related questions. Like many others, my now-husband and I had to make some changes to our wedding due to Covid, and Lauren could not have been more flexible. What someone may not realize is that on their own wedding day, their photographer is truly the person they spend the most time with, so it is so important to have someone that brings a fun and relaxed vibe to the day! Lauren was just that and so much more. Between her and her second shooter, Barb, they had us smiling and laughing all day. The night of our wedding when we got back to the hotel, Lauren sent through an email with some "sneak peak" photos from the wedding day and we absolutely loved sharing those with our friends and family at brunch the next morning. The remainder of the photos were turned around in such a short amount of time. My husband and I looked at all the photos together and I think we have over 100 "favorite photos". Lauren's style is classic, natural, and timeless. I know her photography style will never look "trendy" when we look back on photos for years and years to come.
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K Sent on 10/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Booking Lauren and her team was the best wedding decision that we made!! She shared photos with us the day of our wedding, and also more photos just one week later. We are IN LOVE with the photos so far, and cannot wait to see the rest.

Lauren, Barb, and Kelly were such a delight to work with throughout the entire process, and made us feel so comfortable. Even though they go to countless weddings every year, they definitely made our day so special for us. We cannot thank them enough.

We had heard great things from the Natirar team before booking them, but they far surpassed even those very high expectations. Also, all of our friends say that their pictures are the best wedding pictures they've ever seen!
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Alene Sent on 11/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren and her team were absolutely fantastic, we couldn't be happier! Our photos are gorgeous and capture the day perfectly....from delicious candids of my niece (who was being fussy during most of the family photos...and you wouldn't even notice from the photos :) to laughter and tears of family and friends during the ceremony and speeches the photographs portray all of the emotions and details of our celebration. Truly stunning.
Lauren was terrific to work with and immensely talented...we continue to get rave reviews from our friends and family about the incredible quality and composition of the photographs. I would highly recommend Lauren Kearns Photography to anyone wanting to have the most beautiful 'real' memories captured of their special event.
Thank you Lauren for photographing and encapsulating our wedding so perfectly and giving us such exquisite images to remind us how wonderful the day was forever!
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Lauren Sent on 12/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best there is

Lauren is the absolute best! Lauren was organized and helpful even a year out from our wedding when we were in the early stages of planning. She was lovely to work throughout the entire process. On our wedding day Lauren was such a calming presence and made me feel so comfortable while taking photos and while we were just hanging out. She captured such lovely images, they are everything I dreamed of and more. Besides my husband, Lauren was the best decision for our wedding!! Cannot thank her or rave about her enough! AMAZING!!! BOOK HER ASAP!!!!
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Jenn Sent on 09/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren was my wedding photographer. Our photos were stunning. Lauren and her team were all so much fun and very professional. She also lets you complete everything online (which was so helpful- some vendors are very inflexible). She also sent us little care packages - which was so thoughtful! Lauren would be my go to photographer for anything in the future!
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Krista Sent on 12/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren made our experience stress free! She was an absolute joy to work with and made the process fun and easy going. Her special attention to us as a couple really made her standout and that was so evident when we saw our photos. The way she captured the moments of our special day were magical, looking back at those pictures will forever bring a smile to our faces. I would highly recommend Lauren and her team and would personally use her again. Awesome attention to detail, professional and fun to work with. After working with Lauren you will leave feeling like you have gained a friend :)
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Jaime Sent on 10/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren is personable, professional, honest, timely, attentive and accommodating. She has such a distinct and gorgeous photography style; a true artist and master of her work. She was easy to work with and responsive leading up to the wedding. On the day of Lauren was punctual and worked her tail off. Lauren and her assistant Kelly were dedicated to getting the most fabulous shots; there was a perfect mix of gorgeous romantic pictures, party pics, and fun artistic pics that I still to this day wonder how she took. Our photos are so special and we have one of kind shots to remember our perfect day for a lifetime - all thanks to Lauren! I highly recommend her services to everyone, she is spectacular and you will have no regrets!
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Jackie Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible photographer!!

We had the pleasure of working with Lauren for both my sister's wedding and my own, and I can confidently say she is absolutely amazing. From the moment we saw her work at my sister's wedding, we knew we wanted her to capture our special day.

Lauren is not just incredibly talented behind the lens, but also a joy to work with. She has a remarkable ability to make everyone feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, resulting in stunningly authentic photos that truly capture the essence of the moment.

Throughout the entire process, from initial consultations to the big day itself, Lauren was professional, attentive, and passionate about her craft. She went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect and that our vision was brought to life.

The memories she has captured for us are priceless, and we are forever grateful for her talent and dedication. I cannot recommend Lauren highly enough to anyone in need of a wedding photographer. She is simply the best!!
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Dana Sent on 06/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience!

I can't say enough about working with Lauren and her crew at my wedding at Natirar Mansion. She was so thoughtful throughout the process, put up with the chaos of our Hindu wedding, and never showed an ounce of stress. She was so calming throughout the day and most importantly so fun to work with. I'd highly recommend her to anyone. As someone who doesn't love being in front of the camera, she made me feel like a natural :)
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Crystal Sent on 02/18/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren is a professional of the highest caliber. She was on time and dressed appropriately for the occasion, and her photography skill is unmatched! Her ability to manipulate any surrounding background or pose into an enduring memory made our wedding a dream come true. All her pictures really captured the moments in the wedding that meant the most to me. I would highly recommend her to anyone I know and will definitely use her for any professional pictures in the future!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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