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Jessica Lauren Photography

Jessica Lauren Photography

Saint Louis, MO
4.6 out of 5 rating, 23 Reviews
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    Kellie D. Sent on 08/07/2020
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    An absolute gem to work with!

    If you are looking for the perfect hype girl, the sweetest soul, or an unbelievable talent, then Jessica is your girl! We are absolutely in love with our engagement and wedding photos. We know we will treasure these precious moments that she captured for the rest of our lives! We cannot say enough good things about Jessica Lauren!
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    Kaitlyn B. Sent on 01/20/2020
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    Professional, artistic, & amazing!

    Jessica is AMAZING! It is often hard to find a photographer who will provide excellent photos AND excellent service. Jessica provides both of these. She is very knowledgeable, and I truly felt like I could go to her with any type of question and she would have an answer. She made my husband and I feel like we gained another friend! Jessica was very organized throughout the entire process, and she even put together a wedding day timeline for the day of the wedding. This helped us immensely. It was just amazing to not have to be in charge of rounding everyone up for pictures. Her and her crew were THE BEST! You will not go wrong by choosing Jessica!!
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    Courtney T. Sent on 11/11/2019
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    amazing photos!

    It is hard to put into words how thankful I am that we booked Jessica Lauren to be our wedding photographer. Not only is her work absolutely amazing quality with a unique style, Jessica is a great person to work with. She is extremely organized and helped us create a schedule beforehand to keep our wedding day on track. She stepped in and basically acted as a wedding coordinator to help make sure we stuck to that schedule as much as possible. Also, for someone who is typically uncomfortable in front of the camera, I was nervous going into the engagement session if that nervousness would show in our photos. During both the engagement session and the wedding, Jessica did an amazing job at posing us naturally and making us feel like models. Her encouraging words truly put us at ease! The only issue you might run into when booking Jessica Lauren.. good luck picking photos!! We have soooo many magazine quality pictures to chose from!
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    Shaylyn C. Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Jessica is a MUST

    “Model status!” “Yes!” “Fabulous guys!” These are just a few of the many praises you will hear when Jessica is taking your photos. Who wouldn’t want to hear that versus constantly being told which way to shift your shoulders and how to place your hands? Jessica is FANTASTIC. Her positive energy all day, natural poses, and genuine compliments make you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. After our engagement session my husband literally said, “That wasn’t bad at all.” Her quality speaks for itself and she will produce photos that you can’t wait to hang in your home. Jessica makes the wedding process so easy by giving you her very own wedding experience book and detailed “day-of” timelines. If you like her photos then there is nothing else to think about. She really will become your best friend and the best decision of your wedding.
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    Alyssa R. Sent on 07/23/2019
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    Wonderful Experience

    Jessica is a breath of fresh! She is sincere, fun, lighthearted, and professional. Her pictures are remarkable! I especially liked working with Jessica because she was go-with-the-flow and was very accommodating to what I wanted! Jessica will go above and beyond to work with your other vendors to ensure everyone is on the same page. You will not be disappointed with your experience with Jessica Lauren
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    Ally Sent on 07/23/2018
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    100% recommend Jessica - she is an absolute sweetheart! She made my fiance and I feel so comfortable during our engagement session, and the pictures turned out beautifully! She has been very helpful in the whole wedding planning process!
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    Amanda Sent on 07/23/2018
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    I absolutely loved working with Jessica! She is so sweet and is always making you feel comfortable! She is organized and is always available to answer questions. She thinks of things that you wouldn’t even consider. Along with sending little gifts and notes to make all her brides feel special! She was the best decision I ever made during wedding planning!
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    Ashley Sent on 02/09/2019
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    Engagement/Wedding

    I first met Jessica Lauren when she photographed one of my friends weddings, and that moment I knew she was who was going to photograph mine (when the day came). Well my day came and Jessica was the first person I contacted. She is so sweet, full of life, and extremely easy to work with! She does an amazing job at capturing real life moments and I have never felt more beautiful! Anytime I had a change in plans or a question, she was so easy to get ahold of! You can tell she loves what she does and the proof is in her photos! To say Jessica Lauren is the best photographer is an understatement! But for what it’s worth, hands down, 100% best photographer ever!
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    Elise Sent on 10/14/2017
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    (Warning- long review, but totally worth the read- I promise!!!) I was in my best friend's wedding a couple years ago where Jessica Lauren was the photographer. I figured she was just your average wedding photographer, but I could not have been more wrong. When Jen got her pictures back and shared them with us, I was blown away. I'd never seen such amazing wedding photos or even knew they were possible to be honest. Fast forward 2 years, I got engaged. The first person I contacted was Jessica. All I can say is thank goodness she had our date open! I will be very transparent and say that I did research on the photographers in the Kansas City area for days- reading reviews, looking at portfolios, you name it. I even remember saying "mom, nothing even comes close to these pictures". And that's very apparent when you look at her website, her blog, etc. You can see for yourself how talented she is and how STUNNING her pictures are. But, what you can't see, is how amazing Jessica is, which is arguably the best part. You don't realize as a bride that you'll spend more time with your wedding photographer on your wedding day than you do your husband (it's true!), so you gotta make it good. Jessica set up a phone sesh for us to chat and I honest to goodness think we talked for over an hour. She is so easy to get along with, so kind, so genuine and so positive to be around. She goes above and beyond with everything she does. I have truly gained a lifelong friend out of booking a wedding photographer- who knew?!??? The last thing you want on your wedding day is to be worried or nervous about how things will turn out, especially photos, because that's all you have left after that day is over (besides your husband!). I honestly wouldn't have trusted anyone else the way I trusted her to capture the magic of that day. You only get the day once, but I can re-live it through my photos forever. 5 stars simply just doesn't do her justice.
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    Sydney Sent on 08/03/2018
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    You could not ask for a better photographer than Jessica. The photos themselves are stunning; I loved literally every single one of them. I normally feel uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Jessica makes everyone look and feel photogenic! The poses feel effortless and look so natural. And whatever Jessica does in the composition and editing process is like magic - every photo looks radiant. Dozens of my friends and family members have reached out to me specifically to rave about how much they loved the photos. One look at her website or Instagram and her talent is obvious!
    The cherry on top of it all is that Jessica is a kind, loyal soul who gets genuinely invested in the lives of her clients. On top of her photographic talents, she has some outstanding God-given business instincts. Jessica consistently went above and beyond for us, from helping us make a wedding day timeline, to recommending other vendors, to sending us little gifts. She’s the real deal!!
    P.S. Although she’s only made a few wedding films so far, she is well on her way to being one of the BEST wedding videographers in the area. She has a natural talent for capturing the emotion of not only the wedding day, but the entire essence of the couple’s love story! Take the opportunity NOW to have her as your wedding filmmaker too, before everyone else discovers her!
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    Justine Sent on 07/28/2017
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    I am so thankful we had Jessica there to photograph our wedding. She does incredible work and the personal touches she puts on the experience are heart-warming. The day of, she went above and beyond by keeping us on schedule and more or less being a wedding coordinator. I feel strongly that she was a key ingredient to making the day a success.
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    Ashley Sent on 06/07/2017
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    Jessica is the BEST photographer. She handles everything with flawless detail, endlessly makes you feel and look fantastic in your photos, and quickly delivers your final products that are easy to download. I am so pleased with her work. From the first time we grabbed coffee to chat, her warm personality makes you feel like old friends. I will cherish our engagement and wedding photos. She knows how to work the best angles, give direction, and capture the best light. My groom and I felt so comfortable around Jessica, which delivered the best emotions in our photos. I cannot wait to see where Jessica's skills take her. Words cannot express how pleased I am with her work.
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    Anna Sent on 05/15/2017
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    Words cannot even being to express how thrilled I was with my photos and the whole experience!! Throughout the entire process she had been easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. On my wedding day there was a flash flood warning and my outdoor reception venue was pooling water at one point. That being said, Jessica was flawless! On a day that could have been predestined for disaster, she came prepared to work with the most positive attitude. We were able to fit in all the pictures and get plenty of shots outside between the breaks in the rain. There was one point when she literally had a rain jacket on and a towel wrapped around her camera just so she could get shots of us in a covered area outside. Talk about some dedication! To top it all off, the pictures turned out amazing! She has a true passion for her work and a caring heart for her couples. She goes above and beyond to help make sure that your day goes as smooth as possible. She is a genuine, positive, loving, helpful, and naturally talented individual. I would 100% recommend her! Whenever people compliment my photos, all I do is credit our amazing photographer!
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    Katy Sent on 12/01/2016
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    I don't even know how to describe how incredible Jessica is. We had the pleasure of meeting Jessica after she was recommended to me by another photographer who could not stop raving about Jessica's work. Within 3 minutes of our meeting, my fiancé and I were completely sold on this young woman and her amazing spirit and love for life. She was such a professional when we began to negotiate our package and she had so many great ideas and helpful tips for maximizing the amount of time we would be paying for. To be honest, she really worked with us in regards to our budget and was so invested in finding a price point that was realistic for her AND us. Our first photography experience with her was during our engagement session in Forest Park. We left our session even more excited for our wedding day because we knew we had chosen the perfect person to document our special day. We were married in late July and lucky for us, it was literally the hottest day of the entire summer. Jessica didn't break a sweat, not once, she went above and beyond to be accommodating to my husband and I (specifically my husband who was wearing FAR more layers of clothing than myself) during our first look and wedding party photos. You could just see the joy in her face to be a part of our incredible day and she made sure that every single person felt that. The coverage she provided at our ceremony and reception was flawless. Now, we SOMEWHAT knew what to expect in terms of what our photos would look like, based on how AMAZING our engagement photos were but it almost brings tears to my eyes when I think about the moment she sent us our wedding gallery. EVERY SINGLE PICTURE WAS FLAWLESS. The combination of candid moments and portraits was absolutely perfect and she captured the exact feel and mood of the entire day. There are so many photographers in St Louis and I know it's a hard decision to make but trust me when I say that choosing Jessica will be one of the best moves you make!
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    Caitlin Sent on 07/05/2016
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    Jessica was the absolute BEST to work with! As photographers, we knew we had to have a LOT of trust in whoever we booked to photograph our own wedding... and Jessica went over and above our expectations! Our photographs are gorgeous... both from our engagement session and our wedding itself. Jessica has the sweetest heart for what she does and I'll be forever thankful that we chose her to photograph the best day of our lives!
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    Haley Sent on 11/28/2016
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    Jessica was an absolute sweetheart to work with on my wedding day. She relieved so much stress and helped the day move along so much better. It rained the entire morning of my wedding. She helped me remain calm and assured me that I would still receive amazing photos, and she was right! My images were returned super quick (sooner than what she had told me- awesome surprise!!), and they all looked extremely professional. I had over 400 people at my wedding but somehow she was able to capture it all. She did a great job of being encharge but remaining extremely polite! One thing I loved about our photos was Jessica's ability to be a fly on the wall. She was able to capture many real moments. It was extremely helpful to have her second shooter there to help with the day. She was very polite and great to work with as well. I highly recommend Jessica if you're looking for a clean, timeless look. Plus- she's a joy to be around!!
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    Jessica is one of the sweetest and most genuine ladies out there. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, she is the go-to-girl! She is extremely professional and kind. She values her clients tremendously and treats you like your her family {this includes adorable gifts, might I warn you!}. I was nervous going into my engagement session, but she walked my fiancé and I through the entire session and made us both feel very comfortable. She doesn't push you out of your comfort zone or make you do something unnatural. I was stressing out about wedding to-do list and time crunches and she spoke with me on the phone for nearly an hour explaining how the day would go and that it would be very smooth. I am very excited for her to shoot my wedding this June. I know that she will help keep the day moving along joyfully and that she will be patient with my large wedding party! I would highly recommend Jessica to any other bride. She is joy to work with and her images are gorgeous. :) Thank you Jessica!!!
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    Ashlynne Sent on 11/05/2016
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    My (now) husband surprised me by flying Jessica in to South Carolina to shoot our proposal and engagement pictures because he knows she is my absolute favorite photographer. I've been following her work for a couple years now and was thrilled to have her capture this sweet time in our lives. She was an absolute trooper while hiding in the woods before our proposal and then trekked through fields of leeks and kale for our engagement session the following day. She was totally up for the adventure and loved our idea for such an unconventional location. During the session, Jessica made my fiancé and I completely comfortable in front of the camera. Her bubbly personality and encouragement made me feel like a model. She directed us into poses in such a positive way that didn't feel awkward at all and trust me, I'm usually very awkward in front of the camera. When I saw our pictures for the first time I was blown away. They were exactly what I had envisioned. She captured our love perfectly through both moments of real tenderness and of course loads of laughs. We will treasure these images forever. It's such a gift to have beautiful timeless photos that our parents and family members will enjoy. I would highly recommend her to anyone! Thank you, Jessica, for making our proposal and engagement session relaxing and stress free and for the gift our images are.
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    Courtney Sent on 02/11/2016
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    Where do I begin? Jessica is one of the kindest and most talented people I've ever met. I cannot even express how much my husband and I absolutely treasure the photos that she captured for us. They are displayed in every corner and wall of our home, and I am complimented on them any time someone visits! Not only is she just beyond talented, but she truly just goes above and beyond to make sure that her clients have the best experience possible. She makes you look and truly FEEL beautiful and makes the photo process as easy and painless as possible. You'd be hard-pressed to find a photographer that cares as much about her clients at this sweet girl!
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    Ashley Sent on 06/09/2014
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    Jessica was an AMAZING photographer! She knew how to handle our large family too! She captured so many incredible shots. The emotion of our wedding can be seen in every photo. I have only seen the sneak peek, but so far I love them all! She is a very sweet person who knows how to calm a bride down, help out if needed, and take charge too! I highly recommend! Thank you, Jessica!
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    When I was trying to choose a wedding photographer, I had no idea that when we went with Jessica, not only would she be an amazing wedding photographer, she would actually become a special part of our big day and an integral part of our big day. Jessica's work is simply beautiful - it is artistic, genuine, creative, etc. We were incredibly happy with our engagement photos, we are insanely happy with our wedding photos, and overall sincerely happy that we got to know and work with such a special lady. I cannot wait to cover my house in Jessica's work :) Jessica, we truly cannot thank you enough for all that you did for us and for the memories and treasures you left us with!

    Jessica will listen, make you feel so comfortable and capture your special day in the best way possible.
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    Jill Sent on 11/04/2016
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    Please DO NOT use this photographer. The pictures are unacceptable. As the photographer, I expected her to be the expert in this exchange. At the church, I wish I would have taken a look at the ONLY group shots of our families she took of our families that day. Each of the family portraits had shadows on the faces & chests of the shorter people in the pictures. How did these shadows get past two professional photographers? Also, many of the photos contained people that were not looking at the camera or had their eyes were shut. When I asked her if she edited these photos she said yes. I sent her an email, and she did not take our concerns into consideration, she fixed one group photo, & then informed us that if we wanted additional editing that it would be $15.00 per photo-- for the photos that were blurry and had shadows on my face and body from the lighting she set up instead of turning on the lights. Jessica wasn't able to give good feedback to our group in posing either. Several of the shots were off centered, peoples' backs were showing, and wedding party were caught in awkward head tilting poses. She did not get the attention of the parents as they were walking down the aisle, so those pictures she took were of the parents looking down at the ground. Direction from the professional photographer was needed & not met. In 35% of the photos, her assistant is smiling & holding a camera in the background, not taking pictures, when she was at a better angle to get a shot of their faces, instead of their backs. In our initial meeting, I told her I wanted more shots of the 230+ crowd, & we received close ups of one present, a flower arrangement, the cake topper and 15 guests dancing. I sought advice from other wedding professionals, asking if this work was what I could expect for the price I paid. They were all in agreement that her work was substandard yet we paid a premium price. Jessica, I must ask would you want your memories with shadows on your face?
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    Beware!
    Before I booked her I told her my fiance hates getting his picture taken and that we don't like PDA. She said she had worked with people like this before and not to worry. However, after our engagement shoot, she emailed me and said she wouldn't shoot our wedding. She said my fiance was not cooperative enough and that he was disrespectful to me. She also said very inappropriate things about our relationship and implied we shouldn't get married. When my fiance tried to call her she refused to call him back and emailed him instead. I have never been treated like this before, especially as a customer! She does not care what her clients want. She only care about what she wants her blog to look like. She was very unprofessional and I would not recommend her to anyone!
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