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Lauren Jonas Photography

Lauren Jonas Photography

Charleston, SC
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    Alyssa B. Sent on 07/26/2023
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    Incredible!

    Lauren went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and to make the experience enjoyable for my husband and I! We found the engagement session helpful to get to know her and become more comfortable in front of the camera. Her eye is spot on and her team was fun to work with throughout an extremely long day. The sneak peeks we received were stunning and we are excited to see the rest. She was able to capture emotions and the small moments most other people wouldn’t notice. We had the dream team on our wedding day!
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    Rachel W. Sent on 02/20/2023
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    Incredible!!

    Lauren is a gem! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her as a person and as a photographer. Her work is breathtaking and she is a joy to work with! She gives great direction and has a calming presence about her that made us feel comfortable right away. She shot our engagement photos, my bridals, and her team did our wedding, and we are blown away with our collection of priceless memories she captured! Thank you, Lauren!!!
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    Krystle Sent on 02/21/2022
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    Best photographer! OBSESSED with my wedding photos!

    Lauren is such an amazing person and photographer! I agree with an earlier review that she is so energetic and welcoming and has that "never met a stranger" personality! My husband and I are from NYC and decided to have a destination wedding in Charleston, so we flew her to NYC for our engagement photos so that we can meet her before the wedding day. It was like meeting an old friend and she made sure to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She is a natural with candid photos and making sure to capture those special moments. She was also absolutely amazing to work with when I postponed my wedding due to COVID and was one of my most understanding vendors. My bridesmaids and family loved working with her during the wedding day and I'm OBSESSED with my wedding photos!
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    Madeline H. Sent on 07/15/2019
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    Amazing amazing experience

    We are SO grateful for Lauren and her amazing work. We threw together a last minute intimate ceremony due to one of our parents becoming ill. Lauren and her assistant were so flexible and kept a smile on their face the whole time even while it rained. They were both so fun to have around for the day. And then there were the pictures..... I can't even fully express our happiness with the sneak peak pictures we've received. The pictures perfectly captured the emotions and love that filled our day. The fact that my sweet *new* husband has gone out of his way to tell me 4 separate times, "wow.. those pictures are just so good", really speak volumes to Lauren's talent.
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    Lindsay H. Sent on 03/06/2019
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    Amazing photographer

    Lauren was much more than our wedding photographer. When our wedding venue informed us they were closing and moving us to a new location she extended an offer to scout the new venue with me. Having her by my side while doing the walkthrough was extremely helpful. We were able to discuss light options and she even gave me inspiration ideas such as lighting my aisle with candles (which we ended up doing and it looked beautiful). During the wedding day both my husband and I felt like we were rockstars and the most beautiful people on earth. Her and her assistant knew exactly what to say to capture those perfect moments of laughter and love while making us feel so special. I would highly recommend Lauren to anyone. She’s truly the girl next door and makes you feel as though you’re her best friend and you’ve known each other for years.
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    Jeanna Sent on 01/11/2019
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    So genuine & amazingly talented!

    Lauren is an absolute dream! She is so energetic and welcoming and has one of those amazing "never met a stranger" personalities! She makes the whole process comfortable and fun and genuinely wants to capture the most special moments of your day. She has such a talent for natural light and candid moments which made for the most beautiful wedding photos we could ever wish for. She has such a passion for her art and we are so grateful we could share in her gift on our wedding day!
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    Lindsay Sent on 04/03/2017
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    Lauren is kind person with an amazing eye for detail. She photographed our wedding in late 2016 and we absolutely love all of our photos! The sessions with Lauren were fun too! She has a bright, energetic personality and she makes the shoot day flow. If you're shooting with her in Charleston, she knows the city inside and out! You can make silly requests like "pink walls only" and she will know where the best pink walls are located downtown.
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    Whitney Sent on 08/16/2017
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    Lauren is wonderful and so talented! We could not ask for a better photographer to capture our engagement photos, bridal portaits and wedding day. She made us feel completely comfortable each time we met with her, and she is so sweet and fun to be around. It rained pretty much all day on our wedding day, and Lauren calmly came up with a back up plan on the spot. Even though the weather did not cooperate with us, our pictures turned out even better than I could have imagined! We have received so many compliments from friends and family on how beautiful our photos are, and I could not agree more. We are beyond pleased with our photos and will cherish them for years to come. I have recommended her to several engaged friends and would recommend her to anyone as well. You will not be disappointed if you hire her. Thank you so much, Lauren!!! You're the best!

    ~Whitney & Barry Herndon
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    Drew Sent on 01/13/2016
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    When planning our intimate Charleston wedding, we knew that finding the perfect photographer was high on our priority list. I've seen the work of many, many local photographers, all very talented, but knew Lauren was the one for us. I know that so many engaged couples browse expeditiously online, jumping from one photographer’s website to the next, simply focusing on photos that attract them, budget, etc. For me, my picking process went way beyond the work itself. It was extremely important for us that we hired a photographer who was not only talented, but someone we felt comfortable with, has a personality that suits our demeanor and someone who can roll with the punches and doesn’t let the stress of the day affect their process. Lauren surpassed all of these requirements and then some. We received our sneak peek just days after the wedding which was refreshing to see considering your wedding day flies by. We anxiously awaited the day that our full gallery was delivered by e-mail and when browsing through the photos, it brought back all of the emotions of our wedding day. We cannot thank her enough for being a crucial part of our most memorable day. We feel so, so lucky to have called her 'ours' for that one day. <3
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    Rebecca Sent on 12/06/2015
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    Let me start off by saying that I am obnoxiously picky about things like photos. I researched Charleston-area photographers for hours before finding Lauren. Her taste level was immediately evident in her portfolio, and I knew that she was someone we could trust with our wedding photos.

    Lauren did not disappoint. She is a first-rate photographer and a first-rate human being in general. She did our engagement shoot in NYC (where we live) and our wedding in Charleston, SC. For our engagement shoot, we had a couple ideas of where we wanted to go, and Lauren covered those and several more that she had researched on her own. I still can't believe we covered as much ground as we did, and we have an awesome variety of photos to show for it.

    As for our wedding, we got married during Hurricane Joaquin with record-setting flooding in and around Charleston. As if a wedding weekend isn't already stressful enough, our venues canceled on us on the day of. Lauren had driven down from NC for our wedding and had borrowed her mom's rain boots so that she would be prepared to walk across the bridge (which the police had shut down to vehicles) to the peninsula in order to reach us if she had to. We're talking several miles! She is that committed. When we decided to move everything to James Island, Lauren ended up finding a plantation near our new, impromptu venue to use as a backdrop. The photos are dreamier than I could have ever hoped for, hurricane or no hurricane, and she even finished editing them earlier than expected. On top of it all, she even offered us a complimentary portrait shoot on a later date (since we weren't able to take photos downtown because of the flooding).

    Lauren was a true professional throughout the whole experience (as was her second shooter), and I deeply appreciated her calm, focused, can-do attitude throughout that stressful day. Out of all the wonderful vendors that we hired for our wedding, Lauren is the one I am most thrilled with.
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    Lauren was an absolute dream to have as a photographer. She followed up early in the process to help us determine our style and the types of photographs we wanted. She met us for the rehearsal to get a feel for the venue (since she was coming from out of town) and was prompt in her arrival on the wedding day. Her friendly demeanor and easy going attitude made her feel more like part of the wedding party than a hired vendor. She also followed up in a timely manner with the final prints, which we LOVED. I would definitely recommend her!
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    Jennifer Sent on 04/29/2015
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    Lauren was such a pleasure to work with and her love for photography is apparent in all she does! Our wedding story was very unique & half way through planning we decided to elope instead! Lauren was understanding and flexible as we changed our wedding plans to include only the two of us. Hiring a wedding photographer requires so much more than looking at the end result. It is obvious by looking at her work, Lauren is talented and produces stunning photos. But on top of that, she is a sweetheart and so easy to work with. I feel lucky to have found someone so great and who captured our day so well.

    Thank you, Lauren!!!
    ~Jennifer & Alan
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    Lauren was incredible. She was totally on top of everything, she had great ideas for photos, her photos are spectacular, but most of all, she has the most easy-going, calming, and fun demeanor. She was such a delight to be around - I had several guests tell me after the wedding how much they loved my photographer. I absolutely loved everything about my experience with Lauren and highly recommend her to anyone needing a photographer.
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    Andrea Sent on 09/01/2014
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    Lauren you are EVERYTHING. I haven't even seen the pictures yet but I know how hard you worked! From beginning to end this little lady was running around getting pictures, getting the photo booth up and having fun with us. She is such a joy! I can't wait to see the pics, lauren gave me some peeks and they were soooo stunning. Love you lady! Thank you again!

    - Andrea and Luke Robertson
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    Suzanne Sent on 07/20/2014
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    We are so glad we found Lauren- she was wonderful to work with for our wedding photos. Sweet, personable, accommodating, Lauren is all of these things along with talented! She did a fantastic job capturing the special moments of our very small, intimate wedding. We are thrilled with her work and found her to be very professional when it comes to the job but also fun to be around (which helps on a stressful day!)

    Thank you Lauren Jonas- for a job well done- we would recommend you to anyone.
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    Laura Sent on 05/28/2014
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    Best decision I made for my wedding! She worked with me from the very beginning. She took the time to explain her services to me, was flexible about time and even met with me when I was in town to discuss our day. She was clued in to every detail and was great with getting all the groups together, organizing everything and getting each of the pictures I wanted and even ones I didn't realize I wanted. And the pictures have been incredible so far. Just got married 2 weeks ago and she gave me a sneak peak…she is phenomenal. A must have for any wedding!
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    Erin Sent on 07/28/2014
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    Lauren was wonderful to work with! I do not live in South Carolina so I had to pick all of my vendors via Skype and email. She was very flexible when scheduling meeting times and creating a package that fit our needs.
    On the day of the wedding she arrived on time and was a pleasure to be around all day. Lauren and her assistant David Strauss helped us find a perfect location for pictures when the original plan fell through.
    Lauren also came back a few days later to do a Trash the Dress session which was a blast!
    She got our online gallery setup quickly and we received the USB drive with the originals within the next week.
    I would highly recommend Lauren to any bride!
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    Katie Sent on 07/07/2014
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    We couldn’t have picked a more perfect photographer to capture our wedding day! We loved Lauren’s work immediately after viewing her portfolio. Meeting her sealed the deal—not only is she incredibly talented, she’s also kind, funny, and a pleasure to work with. She was easy to get in touch with via phone, email and Skype—which was a huge plus as we’re in two different cities. She listened to our ideas and provided expert advice throughout the planning process. Lauren and her assistant were a dream to work with on the day of—they arrived early, fit in beautifully with our family and friends, and worked seamlessly with our vendors. They made us feel so comfortable during our posed photos and even made the big family photos a ton of fun. They were there to capture every important moment and more, going above beyond to do a post-wedding shoot with us as well. Lauren sent us a sneak peak just a few days after the wedding—we were blown away by the photos. We’re not sure how she did it, but she made us look so good! We received the rest of our gallery right on time and were beyond thrilled. We’d highly recommend Lauren to anyone and hope we get to work with her again, too!
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    Riley Sent on 04/15/2014
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    We could not have picked a better photographer for our wedding. Lauren was so down to earth and easy to work with. She and her extra shooter, Nick, had great ideas for different shots for the bridal party when we weren't sure what to do. Lauren was amazing at learning all of the names of my family members and everyone in the bridal party. So quickly she was able to use everyone's names while directing us during the shoot so everyone knew where to go and what to do. They were so much fun and our guests had a blast with them. I can't wait to receive the proofs because I know they will be absolutely beautiful. She was extremely affordable and flexible too. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, personable and professional photographer for any event.
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    Lauren is incredibly professional, kind, and does beautiful work! We are thrilled with our pictures and couldn't have made a better decision. She was flexible and willing to take any and all pictures we wanted. She had a keen eye for the environment around her and easily picked out the best photo spots. If you're looking for an experienced photographer who will go above and beyond for your event, look no further. Thank you, Lauren, for capturing the perfect images we will look upon for the rest of our lives.
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    Words can't describe how great Lauren was!!! The wedding photos turned out better than I ever could have expected!!! She was extremely professional and she made it fun. We got the photos back within a few weeks, each photo is in color and black and white. I honestly couldn't be any happier! I would highly recommend her!!!

    -Sarah
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    Jacqueline Sent on 12/04/2013
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    Working with Lauren at Charleston Wedding Photography was a great experience. She was responsive, professional and took amazing photos that we are glad to share with all of our friends and family. The price was affordable and quality of service fantastic.
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    Lauren was absolutely amazzzzzing! I was an out of town bride doing all my research for vendors online and stumbled upon this wonderful gem. She is extremely responsive, professional, and sweet as pie! The package I selected came with a 2nd shooter who I absolutely adored as well. They made us feel so comfortable. Truly made us laugh and smile all day long. I would recommend her over and over again to any bride who wants top notch service and a vendor that you don’t have to stress over.

    I am going to have to go to Charleston for all my photo needs so I can use Lauren. :)
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    Jenny Sent on 09/24/2013
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    Lauren and her assistant, David, recently shot our wedding on Folly Beach. We have not yet received our photos as our wedding was just last week (we are so excited to get them!), but I had to go ahead and give Lauren a glowing review! We were really looking for a photographer that we could work well with in terms of personality, and the moment we met Lauren we knew that she was going to be great. She is an incredibly kind person, and I quickly realized on our wedding day that she loves and is very knowledgable about her art! We loved working with Lauren and David and are very much looking forward to seeing what we know will be an amazing collection of photos.
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    Lauren and her assistant were amazing. Every crazy bridal demand I could come up with for her, she responded to beautifully. She was incredibly easy to work with and very professional. I will absolutely book her again for future photography needs. Can't wait to see my final pictures!
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