My love for photography began before I can remember, inspired by my grandmother, a fine art oil painter in the Texas Panhandle. I've always been drawn to preserving memories, and photography became my way of documenting the human spirit. In 2006, I captured my first wedding—and from that moment, I was hooked. I’ve been photographing love stories and beauty ever since.
I’ve been based in New York City since 2012, working alongside some of the most talented and creative professionals in the wedding industry. My time in NYC’s dynamic wedding scene eventually led me to expand my studio to Europe, where I now offer destination wedding photography.
Outside of my work as a photographer, I cherish life with my college sweetheart and husband, raising our three beautiful children. Some of my favorite things in the world include the American West, Colorado summers, interior design, biking, hiking, and traveling with family and friends.
I believe that great art is transcendent, powerful, and a reflection of the human experience. Whether it’s your engagement, wedding, or any of life’s greatest adventures, I’m dedicated to capturing them with authenticity and artistry.
You can find my advertising and fine-art landscape photography at Larsen-Co.
Clients and publications include: ABC Radio, Air Review, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Ebony Magazine, Fair Trade Services, Icon, Ira Lippke Studios, Nature Nate's Honey Company, Princeton University, Princeton University Art Gallery, Wells Fargo, Women’s Health Alliance and the Yale University Art Gallery. Some publications include Yale University Press, Carats and cake, Southern Weddings, Ebony Magazine, The Knot, Style me pretty, Party slate, INSIDE WEDDINGS, Over the moon, VOGUE, NYTIMES.
Kind words about Lauren
Emma & Chris, Southampton, NY
“Where do I even begin?! Working with Lauren and her team for our wedding was an absolute dream. She is incredibly professional, prompt, kind, and perfectly captured the joy of our wedding weekend! She made the process of taking photos so incredibly effortless, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire weekend. I loved working with Lauren and if you are looking for a wedding photographer, she is just simply the best!”
SARAH & MATTHEW | THE PLAZA HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY
“Lauren was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding! She is beyond talented - the photos are beautiful and truly capture the essence of the wedding. You can feel the joy and energy radiating through every picture! Prior to the wedding, she was so thoughtful and creative when thinking through the scheduling of the day and ensuring we had time to capture the best moments. On the weekend, you can't help but smile when speaking with her. She brings a sense of calm and creativity to every interaction. For two people who generally hate taking pictures, she was an absolute delight and made us so comfortable. We love every photo more than the next. She uses multiple types of cameras so there are different styles of photos.
We love all of the pictures she took, but the photos on our dance floor might be our favorites. Lauren and her team were really in the thick of it, capturing every moment but never getting in the way. You forget they're on the dance floor with you - it feels like they are friends celebrating alongside you.
Everyone would be lucky to work with Lauren! She is a rock star!!!”
COURTENEY & MATT | THE LINKS CLUB, NYC
“Lauren was a dream to work with for our wedding! Matt and I could not have asked for someone better to capture our big day. The whole weekend was so seamless with her, nothing felt stressful or forced which we loved. The final photos that we received were so incredible, it will be impossible to narrow them down!! We love Lauren and would highly recommend her to anyone who asks!”
LEIGH & JUSTIN | BEDFORD, NY
“Working with Lauren for our wedding day was one of our best planning decisions! She and her team are incredibly talented and pleasant to work with. They were able to seamlessly capture every shot without distracting us or guests from experiencing any of the wedding festivities. Lauren has an incredible demeanor that kept us at ease throughout the entire weekend. Lauren and team are extremely creative, and were able to pivot our shot plans to accommodate unexpected weather with ease. It was so fun working with Lauren, and thanks to her attention to detail, the photos turned out better than we could’ve ever imagined.”
ADELA & WILLIAM | NEW YORK CITY
“Working with Lauren and her team was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding. She was exceptional. Lauren brought a joyful calm to our 3 day crazy blockbuster and we couldn’t have done it without her. She went with the flow, adapted to changing timelines and locations and most importantly produced the most stunning photos that I will treasure forever. I would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone and am so excited to work with her in the future!"
SAM & GABE | NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Lauren was an absolute dream to work with! She understood our vision for our wedding and was so easy to work with. She made us feel comfortable, confident and at ease throughout the process. She's organized, responsive and understanding. I can't recommend her enough!”
KATHLEEN & ALEX | WATCH HILL, RI
“We cannot recommend working with Lauren and her team more! From the pre wedding day events to the day of, they were incredibly organized, professional, and clearly cared a lot about their work. The photos came out better than we could have ever imagined and it has been a joy to relive the event through them. Beyond the exemplary work the team did, we were also incredibly impressed with the calming and supportive demeanor Lauren and her team brought to what was often a chaotic and stressful environment. We actually ended up running into Lauren in the airport a few weeks after our wedding and she greeted us as friends, asked after our families, and remembered minor details about us. Anyone would be lucky to work with this team - it is undoubtedly one of the best decisions we made.” - Alex, groom
GAILY REYNOLDS, MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
KATHLEEN & ALEX | WATCH HILL, RI
“Lauren's cheerful and calm demeanor made her a pleasure to work with from the very beginning! In the weeks leading up to our daughter's wedding weekend, together we devised a comprehensive plan for her and her additional shooters, making sure we captured every important moment and photo. While the wedding weekend was happening, her professional, unobtrusive and kind working style made our days flow seamlessly. Lauren's eye for finding the right location with great background and lighting resulted in the most beautiful shots. She encouraged our daughter to do some extra photos that ended up being her absolute favorites. She felt like part of our family by the end of the festivities. Do yourself a favor and hire Lauren and her team! They are truly amazing!!”
CHRISTINE & MICHAEL | GREENWICH, CT & NEW YORK CITY
“Lauren was everything we could have wanted and MORE to shoot both our Engagement and Wedding photos. We were looking for more 'documentary' style photography that truly captured our love and happiness in an organic and candid way - and Lauren (and her amazing photography assistants) did exactly that. Not only is Lauren amazingly talented, but she is so lovely and made us feel so comfortable the entire day as she and her team photographed every moment so perfectly. We cannot recommend Lauren enough and will forever be thankful to her for capturing our love story so perfectly!!”
ISABEL & BRIAN | WHITE PLAINS, NY
“We don’t even know where to begin!! Words really cannot describe how blown away we are by Lauren and her team. Lauren was such a calming presence on what could have easily been a very chaotic day. My husband and I both felt so comfortable working with her and confident that she knew exactly what to do to get the best shots. Our family and bridal party all agreed that Lauren was amazing to work with. And the pictures she captured totally prove it, they’re beautiful and a testament to how much effort she puts into getting the perfect shot. I was in shock when, not even 24 hours after our wedding ended, Lauren sent us dozens of pictures as a “sneak peak”. We truly cannot recommend Lauren enough!!”
ANDREW ROBERTSON, Father of the bride (2018), Father of the groom (2020) | Greenwich, CT
“Lauren took the photographs and my daughter’s wedding, a big event, and then my son’s, fourteen of us in our garden during the pandemic. The results of both are truly magical. They capture the feeling and beauty of the day. From the tiniest details to the biggest “set piece”. So the end results are amazing. But the experience of having her around is just as special. She glides around without you noticing her at all, the must get” set pieces with all the family etc are done quickly and tactfully, and she’s just great fun to have around.
If you’re not yet married, do it just to have her work with you.”
claire & danny | Greenwich, CT
“Lauren and her team are the best choice you could possiblY make for your wedding (or whatever event you need documented)! Lauren brings the most calming presence and kindest heart to your day. She provides great direction in a way that makes you feel so natural. Her style of photography perfectly captured our event in the most timeless way. We couldn’t have asked for anything more! We love Lauren!”
Ashley & XUAN | pittsburgh, pa
“When we look at all the perfect moments Lauren captured on camera, we're also reminded of the effortless joy she brought to her craft. Her shots of our love and laughter or her pictures of the small and yet profound moments we so cherish are captured forever thanks to Lauren's artistic skill and her professional grace. Lauren will always be our go to photographer.”