Lauren Renee Photography

The search for a wedding photographer was somewhat accidental. I was scrolling through Instagram and stumbled across Lauren’s page, which highlighted that she shot both in film and digital. I had a personal preference and love for film photography, but it is hard to find in a digital era! I didn’t really search beyond Lauren. I had followed along with her social media long enough that I knew she was ‘the one’! It also helped that she was a Pittsburgh based photographer and that is where my husband is from. I wanted to incorporate as much of his hometown as possible- even in non-traditional ways! One thing that made Lauren stand out against other photographers was that all her brides looked different. It was important to me that somebody I worked with was comfortable with different body types and styles. Ultimately one of the many reasons we were happy that we chose her was how comfortable she made us feel in front of the camera. We ended up having the engagement shoot the day before the wedding and the timing honestly couldn't have been more perfect. I had been feeling a little bit self-conscious and was worried that it would come across in the photos. In only a few hours Lauren taught us to pose, where to look, and made me feel like I had been in front of the camera my entire life. Lauren exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. From her recommendation on wedding planners to her choice in assistants 😉, we couldn’t have asked for more. We didn’t think portraits could be so much fun! Lauren captured the intimate details we took so much care in planning as well as special moments we are already reminiscing over! I would absolutely recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a top-tier photographer. We are already looking forward to working with her again! If you’re looking for an intimate and personalized experience with unbelievable results- Lauren is your girl!

Lauren Renee Photography was recommended to us by our wedding planner and we could not have been more satisfied with our decision to work with her. Lauren pours her heart and soul into every event she is involved with and spends countless hours of physical, mental and emotional time with every client. It was not only her heart that drew us to her as the ideal wedding photographer, but also her honest and confident outlook on the product she provides. The level of service and quality of photography represent an exceptional return on our investment with LRP. Lauren and her team were the idyllic balance of comforting and authoritative on our wedding day to gather our wedding party and deliver stunning images. We will find any excuse to work with Lauren again in the future! She is an amazing photographer and now friend.

Where do I even start? Hiring Lauren was hands down one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. There are so many photographers to choose from, but from the second I saw Lauren’s work, it was an absolute no-brainer. Lauren works absolute magic behind the camera, and the photos speak for themselves. From our engagement shoot, to our wedding day, every single image that Lauren took just blew us away. Her talent is truly unparalleled, and we are so lucky to have the most timeless photos to cherish from such a special day. More importantly though, Lauren is one of the most genuine and kind people that I’ve ever met. Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone and reschedule our original wedding date, and Lauren provided us with the utmost flexibility and grace. Throughout the entire process, Lauren went above and beyond her role as a photographer, and it was clear that she was just as invested in our wedding day as we were. Lauren was so detail oriented throughout the process, and this helped our wedding day to flow smoothly without a hitch. Lauren captured the most aesthetically beautiful photos of our wedding day, but she also somehow captured the feelings of love and joy that surrounded us. We are so fortunate that we were able to work with such a talented and creative professional, and are already looking forward to working with Lauren again in the future.

Lauren is HANDS DOWN THE BEST! I absolutely loved working with her! I couldn’t imagine my wedding photos and overall day with her to go any better than what it did! I am not a person who is comfortable in front of the camera AT ALL but Lauren made me feel so comfortable which made everything so much better! She’s incredibly easy to work with, sweet, and genuine! I want her to take pictures of me all the time 😉

Lauren Renee Photography. Gosh. I have no idea where to start. Lauren is magic. She has a gift, and she uses it to BECOME a gift to her couples. Lauren is KIND. She sent a gift when we first booked her. She cared when we had to postpone our wedding. She offered to do an engagement session on what would have been our wedding day, and then she made what could have been a sad day such a wonderful day still worth remembering nevertheless. After postponing our wedding, we were sad. “COVID brides” seemed to have obstacle after obstacle stacked against them, but Lauren made us excited for our wedding again and so optimistic that whatever it ended up looking like would be perfect. She reminded me of that several times over the past months. Lauren was uplifting and considerate during a time when those two characteristics were impossible to find in this world. Lauren is TALENTED. Our engagement photos were PERFECT. I could not even pick a favorite, and more so I could not get over the fact that we had this Wonder Woman of an artist yet to capture our big day. She is professional and extremely detail-oriented. She wants to know how you met. How he proposed. Your family members’ names. The shots you care about. All your vendors. Your style. Lauren traveled the day before my wedding to photograph all my details just because she knew I had obsessed over them for over a year. Who does that!?!?!?! No one does that. Til Lauren. She makes you feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful. If you don’t love the camera, she will make you. If you don’t love yourself, she will show you your most beautiful you. She did that for me, and I would recommend her with every ounce of energy in me so other brides can feel that, too. Please, do not hesitate to book Lauren. You WILL NOT regret it. Her team is also incredible and SO kind. My dress and veil were.... a lot.... and not once did they hesitate to fix it and make sure everything was perfect all day. Your wedding pictures last a lifetime and, while Lauren might think the pleasure of capturing our days is hers, trust me... the pleasure is all ours.

Lauren is a true professional that provides exceptional value. It's hard to imagine getting married without the guidance her and her team provided. Above all, the photos are phenomenal and I'm grateful we made the investment in Lauren Renee Wedding Photography to provide our most important keepsakes from the wedding.

We can not say enough wonderful things about Lauren and her team!!! She was absolutely incredible to work with from start to finish! She answered any questions that we had and provided expert advise on all things wedding! Lauren truly went above and beyond for us and exceeded our expectations. She is so talented and knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process and behind the camera. She even sent us sneak peak photos and they took our breath away!!We were living out of state during our engagement and Lauren made sure that wasn't an issue in the planning process. It felt like we were working with a friend, which allowed us to open up behind the camera. Lauren and her team were so on top of it throughout our engagement, but also literally blew us away on the wedding day! They were so professional, organized, and prepared and made sure that all of our requests were met- even pictures with our puppies!! Literally all my dreams came true! I honestly can not say thank you enough to Lauren and her team!!! Will definitely be using Lauren again for our future life events :)

We knew we wanted Lauren to capture our wedding the minute we saw her timeless, soft, and romantic photos - she was actually the first vendor we booked! Not only is Lauren an incredible photographer, but she was wonderful to work with and put us at ease leading up to and the day of our wedding (and she can really drive a golf cart!) Having done our engagement photos, she helped us relax in front of the camera so that we knew what to expect on our wedding day. Lauren kept everything the day-of running smoothly - making sure she captured all the details and family photos we wanted while getting us to and from the church with time to breathe! She even snuck us out after dinner for sunset photos! 💕 We could not have enjoyed working with Lauren more, and would work with her and her team again in a heartbeat!

Lauren is a wizard at her craft. All seriousness, I could not love this girl more. She is not only just an amazing human being but an extraordinary artist and master at capturing raw emotion. From the minute we started doing our research on photographers for our wedding, Lauren was immediately the professional my husband and I wanted to work with. Her work just speaks volumes to the passion she possesses and provides for her clients. She has an undeniable ability to tell a story through her imagery - and a raw talent for bringing to light and capturing true expression. We were SO relieved when lauren was available to capture our special day. These photos are something you hold onto forever, so just know you are in good hands with Lauren. My husband and I will be married a year this coming September (sorry for the late review!) and I look at our wedding photos every day. We framed our photos in a gallery wall in our long hallway and I stop and look at them every time I pass. I couldn’t have asked for more perfection, professionalism, attention to detail and just an overall warmth and kind heart working with Lauren. She.Is.The.Best

We have admired Lauren's work for some time and were so excited to be able to do our engagement photo shoot with her. We were not sure how to prepare for the experience but received a thorough email from Lauren the week before our shoot with a guide containing answers to every question we had and even ones we did not think of. This made us feel so much more prepared and less stressed on the day of the shoot.
Lauren made herself available at a time and place that was both convenient for us and that she knew would provide a beautiful backdrop and optimal lighting. She was energetic, and excited and she immediately put us at ease. Her confidence and easy to follow direction throughout the shoot made it so that we never felt awkward, uncomfortable, or unsure of ourselves. The experience was truly fun and the laughter and happiness she captured in our photos was genuine. It was clear that Lauren knew exactly what she was doing at all stages of the process and her experience was apparent throughout.
A couple of days later, Lauren sent us some preview photos from the shoot and we absolutely fell in love with them. Everything about our engagement photos is beautiful. They made us feel even more excited about our upcoming wedding and our future together. Along with our family, we will cherish these photos for the rest of our lives and we will forever remain grateful to Lauren for capturing this special time in our lives and for the wonderful experience we had with her.

If I could put more stars down, I would. Lauren is AMAZING at what she does, she truly captures the moment and happiness of one of the best days of your life! She is amazing to work with and incredibly detail oriented, she is also assertive (in a good way) on the wedding day to make sure you get every photo you want and she doesn’t miss those important moments. I have been in my fair share of weddings and Lauren was by far the most professional photographer I’ve seen, she came prepared and ready to capture photos that we will cherish for the rest of our lives and the photos are AMAZING and I love that when I look through them I get to relive the best day of my life!

Thank you Lauren for capturing our day and our love for each other so perfectly!

Lauren is a true professional. She along with her staff, were so accommodating and paid attention to detail. Our preview shots are gorgeous. Lauren put all of us at ease in order to capture the precious moment in time. The lens only captures what the photographer creates. Lauren seems to have the vision to draw out these things that will allow the image to speak to you. We are so excited to get our final proofs. Many thanks for capturing our day.

Lauren was my favorite vendor of all vendors throughout my wedding process. She is a consummate professional while also being extraordinarily warm and understanding. She was the only vendor who sent a small token as a thank you after the contract was signed, which left a big impact. She was highly organized, kind, intuitive, punctual, and a true master of her craft. After our photos came out my mother texted me and said "Tell your photographer she is brilliant. Truly a master artist." I could not agree more. I could not recommend her more. She was perfection.

My husband and I knew we wanted to work with Lauren the minute we first set eyes on her work! We first saw Lauren's photography online while we were researching our wedding venue, and we just couldn't stop looking at her photographs of prior weddings at our venue. Once we got to her website, we fell even more in love with her photography style! Her talent is truly one of a kind - the way she can capture any lighting to bring out an airy, soft, and romantic style, and how she captures raw emotion between two people, which is what we were looking for. And, to top it off, she is an amazing person in addition to photographer! We felt an instant connection to her when we met for our engagement photos, which turned out BEAUTIFUL, and we were just as blown away with our wedding photographs. An additional note - our engagement photos occurred on a cloudy evening, and a few minutes after we decided to be done for the night, the sun blasted through some clouds for an amazing sunset. Lauren quickly took out her equipment again and took a bonus round of photographs! She was incredibly thoughtful to do that, and it shows just how much she cares about the couples she works with. She is SO fun to work with, and easily makes you feel comfortable during the photoshoots. We cannot recommend Lauren highly enough; she has provided us with beautiful, long lasting memories through her timeless art style. Lauren, we can never thank you enough!
Molly & Kevin

We had two friends use LRD for their weddings a few years before we got married in May 2019 and we knew their experiences were amazing, so using Lauren for our wedding was a no-brainer. In fact, she was the FIRST vendor we booked 16 months in advance! Lauren had the artistic style that we wanted for our wedding - light, airy, romantic, some spontaneous and some posed photos. She was fantastic throughout the whole engagement and wedding process. She was so friendly and outgoing when we first met in person - very easy-going. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She's so knowledgeable and helpful with wedding logistics in terms of photo planning, etc, for the actual day-of that you would think she's been doing this for 30 years! She and her assistants captured our wedding day beautifully and we love to go back and relive all the moments from that special day. Our photos came in a timely manner as well - and they were breathtaking as expected. We are so, so happy that our friends found Lauren and exposed her work to us years ago. She was a gem and we are 100% satisfied. We will absolutely be using her in the future for anniversary/baby/whatever life brings our way! 10/10 hands down!