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Lauren Pearlman Photography is a lifestyle and documentary wedding photographer based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lauren loves to build connections with the couples she works with in order to create a relaxed atmosphere for all. No matter the destination of your wedding, Lauren is happy to travel worldwide to document your day.

Services Offered

Lauren uses a blend of both natural and photojournalistic styles to capture the essence of your special day through her lens. Her wedding photography package includes a complimentary engagement photoshoot, eight hours of coverage on your wedding day, an online gallery, digital images, and printing rights. From your pre-wedding preparations to your first dance, Lauren strives to capture the big moments and subtle nuances of your day perfectly. Additional hours and a second photographer can be added to your photography package to suit your needs and style. Your final images can be delivered in an array of formats. These include:

  • Digital files
  • Prints
  • Canvas
  • Albums
  • Matted prints
  • Proofs
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files
Proofs

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Lauren Pearlman Photography

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Erica Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Pittsburgh Photographer

Lauren was phenomenal photographer! When I was booking a photographer I wanted someone who was laid back and willing to listen. We were not photogenic people but wanted a couple great photos to remember our day and Lauren surprised us with so much more!

From our engagement photo shoot she was so willing to go anywhere we wanted, even if it involved a hike in and out. She was helpful with picking out outfits and coordinating the plans so our two (difficult) pups could join us. We received a gallery PACKED full of photos we love and display around our home.

Our wedding day was even better! Lauren made sure to stop by beforehand and tour the venue on her own behalf and came up with a bunch of great backdrops at our tiny venue. She was so flexible with our last minute change of plans due to rain but she adapted and still got hundreds of photos for us to enjoy! She did phenomenal with balancing her time to get photos of us but also our closest family and friends. Our photo gallery was ready in UNDER three weeks which was absolutely amazing and unexpected! If you’re looking for a laid back photographer that is cost conscious and ready to listen I could not recommend her more!
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren captured our day so perfectly!

Lauren is absolutely amazing! We worked with Lauren for both our engagement photos and our wedding day. Lauren made the entire process so easy for us. She took the most beautiful photos of our engagement and of our special day and captured all of those special moments so perfectly. She is very professional, genuine, and so easy to work with. She worked so hard the entire day somehow managing to be everywhere all at once! There were SO many perfectly photographed moments. She took beautiful artsy shots of the space, and candids that I love so much! We got married at the Barn at Fallingwater which gave us an opportunity to get pictures at the Fallingwater home (of just my husband and I). We were allotted a very quick 30 minutes to get pictures on the property. Lauren absolutely nailed it! We were rushing from spot to spot trying to get as many angles as we could in as many places as we could, and let me tell you the intimate photographs of the two of us are stellar and Lauren took A LOT of photographs in such a quick time! We had SO much fun! It's hard to pick favorites - all of her photographs are so beautifully done. I can't say enough positive things about Lauren and her work! We highly recommend her!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and effortless work - such a pleasure to be around!

From the moment we met Lauren, we knew she was the ideal photographer for our needs! She is someone who could roll with our silliness but also able to capture the true-love moments and was so easy-going and kind through the entire process. Our engagement photo shoot was so much fun, and I was blown away by how great the wedding photos came out, how many there were, and how FAST she got them to us (less than a week after our wedding!). Photographs are so important to both of us and how we'll remember this time in our lives - you truly get what you pay for and so much more, and this was worth every penny
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Jacqueline Sent on 10/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I dod the most research to find the perfect photographer for my wedding. Something about Lauren, her photos, her style and personality shining through each shot, stayed with me and I knew that I didn't need to search any longer. Wedding photos is one of the most important aspects of your wedding, so you need to find someone who turns the images of your wedding into art, but who also has a personality and style and vision that totally meshes and aligns with your own. That is what I found in Lauren the first time I met with her. She understood everything I wanted after our conversations, and I was lucky to be able to work with her prior to the wedding for an engagement photo shoot. She found my husband and I the most breathtaking location near our residence, and as we have never had our photos taken before, she took all of the anxiety and stress out of the day. It was more like a hang-out session, and as the day went on, I was so glad to be with Lauren, and I knew I could trust her with the images of the most important day of my life. When the day arrived, she remembered each and every special shot I wanted, and made sure to get it for me. With all the flurry of activity, and requests of photos from parents and relatives galore, she maintained her cool and was one of the most complimented vendors of the entire event - her passion and joy shining through each time she took a shot of her camera. She was also sure to get photos of my husband and I on our own, so him and I could enjoy each other, and a few moments of quiet and love on the verge of the sunset, before it was time for us to return to our reception and enjoy our families, friends, and the rest of the night. Lauren, as well as her assistant that day, Jonathan, were so kind, respectful, and professional, but most importantly, they were friendly, and simply talking with them brought us comfort and peace of mind. Lauren Pearlman photography is the only serious choice when it comes to capturing these moments.
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Amy Sent on 09/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren is incredible!! I am absolutely blown away by how amazing our wedding and engagement photos are! From our first Skype meeting, Lauren was so professional and easy to work with. She genuinely listens to your ideas and requests, and used her expertise to deliver photos that reflected exactly what I hoped for in the best way possible. I was seriously nervous when my husband and I first met with her for our engagement shoot, having no idea what to expect from a professional photography session. She instantly put us ease with her friendly and relaxed manner, and offered the perfect amount of direction to help us get shots that truly reflect our personalities and relationship. At our wedding, Lauren worked SO HARD! She is fantastic, capturing posed shots that looked polished but not stiff, as well as all those little candid moments that are so important. My husband and I were struck by how strongly everyone's personality and joy shone through in the photos. It's been two weeks and I seriously can't stop looking at the pictures! Lauren went above and beyond. Her eye for detail, sense of light and composition, and ability to get the best from her subjects is phenomenal. Highly recommended!!!!
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Hyeon-Ju Sent on 01/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I will hopefully impart through this review Lauren's integrity, diligence, and excellence in her work.
-Prior to the wedding, Lauren drove >1 hour to my venue after coordinating with my event manager independently to seek out the most beautiful photo shoot spots. She looked through my Pinterest board for photo ideas which she successfully incorporated in our absurdly busy schedule on our wedding day.
-Our wedding consisted of a cultural ceremony prior to wedding day. She provided coverage for both days despite the >1 hr long travel and stayed extra to provide full coverage of the cultural ceremony despite the late start due to tardy guests...
-On the wedding day, she provided us unlimited coverage, traveled to and from the venue, hotel, and husband's home. She was a calming presence through it all, and worked tirelessly with a smile on her face at all times. She put us at ease - to be as intimate as we were comfortable - and the resulting photos reflect that.
-We both cried when we got our photos from her 2-3 weeks after the wedding (which is an amazing turnaround time by the way given it covered two days of celebration). She captures moments beautifully, as they are, with an artistic touch. Our 'first look' photo, entirely orchestrated by her - there are no words to describe the excitement and happiness she was able to capture. Her photography tells a story of our wedding with such natural grace that we cannot take credit for.

After the wedding, there's a bit of emptiness naturally after the hype among our friends and family members dissipate. But Lauren's photos have kept the party going for us. Her photos help us experience our favorite moments and other moments we missed in the frenzy of getting married. She not only made our wedding day the most perfect - but continues to bring joy to us months months after our wedding. Thank you so much Lauren!
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Caitlyn Sent on 11/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I don’t know where exactly to begin when I rave about this woman and her photography. WOW. Lauren, from the moment I first contacted her, has been a dream. She is THE sweetest, most genuine, photographer I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. We did an engagement session with Lauren downtown, and she used her expertise to determine the perfect locations and timing. She did not disappoint. She captured the love between two otherwise un-photogenic people, and truly surpassed all of our expectations. On our wedding day, Lauren arrived early to capture both myself and my groom getting ready. She bounced between two hotels, and managed to capture beautiful pictures in the midst of the chaos. She was the calm of our wedding storm, and truly captured memories we’ll cherish for a lifetime. Moreover, her turnaround on our wedding photos was impressive, at about 2 weeks total time for all of our wedding photos. I extend my sincerest of thank you’s to the woman whose photography told the story of our perfect wedding day. It is with utmost joy that I recommend Lauren Pearlman for your photography needs.
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Jessica Sent on 10/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We just received our wedding photos from Lauren and they are absolutely beautiful! I would highly recommend booking her. She captured all the details I wanted, and we have so many photos to choose from. We got our pictures only 2 weeks after the wedding which was great because I was very excited to see them. Not only is she a great photographer, she's super sweet and responded quickly to any questions I had throughout the process!
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Carly Sent on 01/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We would highly recommend Lauren to anyone searching for someone to capture their special day! Leading up to the wedding, she was very responsive to all my questions, concerns, and photo recommendations. The day of the wedding, she spent the entire day with is! She captured every single moment! She was quite a trooper - we got married in December and wanted outdoor pictures in the snow. Lauren did not disappoint! Our photos turned out even better than I imagined! They are absolutely perfect! And Lauren was a joy to work with!
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User2356536 Sent on 10/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Lauren was wonderful and so easy to have at the wedding. The photos are amazing and I would not have wanted anything more.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Lauren Pearlman Photography frequently asked questions

Lauren Pearlman Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Lauren Pearlman Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Lauren Pearlman Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Lauren Pearlman Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lauren Pearlman Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Lauren Pearlman 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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