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Playful Soul Photography

Playful Soul Photography

Irvine, CA
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    Richard H. Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Our Wedding Wouldn't Have Been the Same without Lauren!

    When my now wife and I were looking into photographers, our venue, sent us recommendations that we explored first. Some of them we connected with and from their samples we didn't like - too dramatic or whimsical - while others ignored us or were outrageously overpriced for what looked like photoshop city. We expanded our search and found Lauren, who was connected to a few other vendors we were looking into as well. Lauren, from our first meeting, had the vibes we were looking for. She was at the same time, relaxed and stern, fun and funny but with an attitude of making sure the job gets done and done right. She also made sure to note that she spoke fluent Vietnamese and could help support with or elders too which made her both our photographer and on the spot coordinator too which was amazing for our actual wedding day. She ended up doing our engagement shoot as well, which came out fantastic (even after inclement weather). Lauren was everywhere on the day of our wedding, and I was so surprised just how many shots she took, on top of the photos we definitely wanted to get and planned around. She has a style that is natural and light, with an eye for beautiful candids and is a pro at making the posing feel normal with her humor and friendly aura. If I could give her more than 5 stars I would and she would have earned each and everyone and then some. Needless to say she is our go-to photographer now and my wife and I are signed up for her winter wonderland photoshoots too!
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    Sara A. Sent on 10/15/2022
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    The perfect photographer!

    We got married 9/24/22- and we had the pleasure of having Lauren as our photographer!!! My husband and I really wanted to find a photographer who not only took great photos, but that we could also feel comfortable with since they would be in charge of capturing moments of our special day together. The moment we had met Lauren we knew she was the perfect fit!! She has such great energy and made the day so much fun! Everyone who interacted with Lauren commented on how talented she was and asked how we found her! Posing for photos can feel awkward- but her positive and bubbly personality made it feel way more natural. We also just got a sneak preview of some of our wedding photos- and wow they are truly breathtaking! The editing is amazing and really captures the fairytale vibe we always envisioned. If you can- I would also book her for your engagement session. We did that- and it made us extra excited for our wedding seeing how great those photos turned out as well. I would highly recommend playful soul photography! You won’t regret it!
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    Yena Sent on 02/15/2022
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    Amazing engagement session

    Lauren was so wonderful during my engagement photo session!

    We loved her airy, bright, light style and my fiancé insisted on going with her. From the get go, she was always willing to work with us. She helped us choose an engagement photo spot that met my interests. Before our session, I sent her a Pinterest board with photos that got to the 'vibe' I was trying to capture in the photos and poses.

    When we met her, she was there early and ready. She had reviewed the board, and already had a plan laid out! We are both not so great in front of the camera, but she was so natural and got both of us to loosen up quickly and so many amazing shots. Literally what am I supposed to do with so many good engagement photos?!? You could tell she was doing a great job at getting us to loosen up and enjoy ourselves - a bystander stopped by and asked for her card!!

    She even got a few exact poses from the Pinterest board in - and they turned out great! She has such an amazing eye and really takes care of you. The photos she edited turned out amazing and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to work with her, and I'm EXTRA excited to work with her during our wedding. I would choose to work with her over and over again, and will definitely recommend her to friends and family looking for photographers.

    Thank you Lauren!
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    Andy Sent on 10/13/2022
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    Beautiful photography by a Playful Soul

    The company name perfectly reflect's Lauren's personality - Lauren was such a kind-spirited, joyful soul, with a natural personality that made it incredibly easy for us to become friends and made our photoshoot process incredibly fun!

    Her style is very creative and emulates a dreamy vibe that was perfect for memorializing our special day. Despite wedding days being a hectic day overall, I was very surprised with all the key moments captured so perfectly without missing a beat. You can tell a lot of hard work and dedication went in perfecting her skills.

    Definitely coming back for more pictures soon - thanks, Lauren!

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    Doan B. Sent on 06/27/2022
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    Booking PSP was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

    We would recommend Lauren to anyone!! She is such a positive and comfortable energy, which made her so easy to work with. Her seasoned experience and professionalism was very apparent within our first few photos with her. For 2 people who aren't as natural in front of a camera, we never expected the photo sessions to be so fun and enjoyable. Lauren would even crack jokes to get us to laugh during the photo. My then-fiancé now-husband and I had such a great experience at our engagement shoot with Lauren that we additionally booked her almond blossoms mini session.

    Whether it be by directing us through various poses, finding the best angles for lighting, or guiding a large group of 50+ for a family photo, Lauren led all the photo sessions extremely smoothly. It was great seeing her work so well with our other vendors as well such as our wedding coordinator and cinematographer.

    After seeing our edited photos for the first time, we were so surprised and impressed! Lauren sure knew how to make us look good and capture the most beautiful shots!! We are so glad we chose Lauren and are already looking forward to booking her again for one of her offered mini sessions throughout the year.
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    Micha S. Sent on 08/04/2021
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    My wedding was December 2021 and Lauren was absolutely amazing throughout the day! She was able to use her talented eye to spot the perfect spots for photos, was quick to make adjustments when needed, worked well with my other vendors, and more importantly hyped me up throughout the entire day. She made us feel more comfortable and feel confident in front of the camera and I would not have wanted anyone else capturing this special day more than her:) Thank you so much Lauren for your hard work and dedication to making my day that much more memorable.
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    Cam Sent on 02/03/2022
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    Creative, Relatable, and Talented Photography!

    Lauren and her team are amazing. My husband and I did not take any engagement shots with Lauren before our wedding so I was slightly concerned I would have a photographer that did not "meet my needs". I was completely wrong. Throughout the wedding planning process, she worked with me personally to plan our schedule and ensure that we get all the photos we wanted for the special day. At the wedding, her team was efficient and creative trying to navigate around all the people. She responded with sneak peaks within a couple weeks and the photos were gorgeous! I am so grateful to have Lauren as my photographer and would recommend her in a heartbeat!
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    Anna D. Sent on 09/25/2020
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    Amazing Experience & Beautiful Photos

    My husband (!!) and I recently got married in San Francisco. We reached out to Lauren after one of my colleagues posted some of their engagement photos on Instagram. I totally loved her style of photography and was so excited to work with her!

    Lauren was so great and responsive every step of the way. I'm not the greatest planner in the world and actually reached out to Lauren pretty last minute. She was able to work with us and grab a flight out from SoCal to meet us in San Francisco for the day.

    The best part of the experience was definitely going on an adventure shoot with Lauren! We were able to take photos at 4 different locations throughout the day. (She even was willing to hike down to a beach to get some of the shots that we wanted!) My husband and I aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera and didn't really know what we were supposed to do for posing. Lauren talked us through everything and the sneak peek photos look amazing. I'm so surprised how comfortable and natural we look on camera! She is super professional and knows how to set the scene but on top of that she's also has great energy and was just a fun person to just hang out and spend time with!

    If you are looking for a photographer for a wedding or an engagement shoot, I highly highly recommend Lauren. Photos last forever and you will love working with her!
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    Stephanie T. Sent on 07/07/2021
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    Amazing! :)

    Look no further if you're trying to find a photographer for your wedding, Lauren is AMAZING! She coaches you on how to pose and angle, so that your photos turn out BEAUTIFUL. She's down to earth and so fun to work with!

    I'm so thankful that she has been flexible, professional and capturing all these beautiful photos for our special moments--engagement photoshoot and city hall wedding. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to the pandemic and I am soo excited to see what she puts together for our wedding in September! The photos she's captured will speak for themselves, I am so grateful for Playful Soul Photography!!
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    Anthony N. Sent on 08/08/2021
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    Highly Recommend!

    Lauren is awesome! She makes the whole process super easy and the pictures came out perfect! Highly recommend Playful Soul!
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    Maishundá W. Sent on 01/26/2021
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    100% Recommend!

    Lauren is amazing! Super helpful, patient, and creative. My fiancé & I had a shoot with her in LA, early morning, and I can honestly say we enjoyed every moment! We definitely recommend her & her services. Our raw photos even came out beautiful!
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    Lizelle Sent on 12/05/2020
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    Amazing wedding photos!

    Lauren is absolutely amazing! She was my wedding photographer, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. She has such a great, positive energy that it was actually fun to take photos! Both my husband and I think we're super awkward in pictures, but we felt really comfortable this time around thanks to Lauren. The photos came out wonderfully, and we can't thank Lauren and Playful Soul Photography enough! We're so happy Lauren was part of our special day!
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    Stephanie T. Sent on 11/21/2021
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    Elegant and Breathtaking

    THANK YOU Lauren, for capturing the most beautiful photos on our wedding day! We received 2000+ photos for our wedding day and looking through them, felt like we were reliving our entire special day. All the candid laughters and special moments were captured perfectly! Her style is elegant, breathtaking and her photos shows it all! Lauren was fun to work, helped make things smooth on our wedding day and really cared about what my husband and I wanted to capture! We are so grateful that we chose PSP for our wedding day! :)
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    Alexa Sent on 10/18/2019
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    Incredible Photos


    My fiancé and I were originally going to opt out of doing an engagement shoot. Boy am I glad we decided to go ahead and do it! Lauren and Eric are amazing at what they do! My fiancé and I are not the type of couple who normally takes photos, let alone know how to pose and not be awkward in front of the camera. But after the first few clicks of the camera, Lauren and Eric instantly made us feel at ease. I honestly was not expecting to love the photos as much as I do. They got a variety of angles and different lightings that made our photos unique. Thank you Lauren and Eric for making our experience unforgettable!
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    Marlene V. Sent on 03/15/2019
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    She's a dream!

    If you want a personable, sweet, adventurous, responsive photographer then you have found your match! Lauren has been a doll from our initial introduction to our engagement session. She always responds to my questions, is truly flexible and even shot through a surprise downpour in freezing weather with a big smile and infectious laugh. She truly is a dream to work with.
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    Megan T. Sent on 04/06/2020
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    Creative & Driven - Playful Soul Delivers

    Playful Soul Photography wouldn't be who they are without Lauren. Lauren has a creative soul and a driven personality. She has the ability to visualize beauty and knows exactly how to capture that in a photo. Lauren will do anything she sets her mind to and if she sets her mind on your wedding - she will 100% deliver you photos that will make you so thankful that you hired her. As a wedding professional (planner), it is so important for me to have reliable and amazing photographers to refer my couples to. Anytime I refer Lauren, I know she is going to take care of my clients and that they will have the most beautiful photos to cherish their wedding day forever!
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    Melissa M. Sent on 01/21/2019
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    Phenomenal

    I am SOOO obsessed with our engagement shoot session with Elle!! I HIGHLY recommend her. My fiancé and I are the type of ppl that need a lot of direction and she made us so comfortable and made it so much fun! She is highly talented and super flexible with scheduling! The turn around time to get our photos was less than a week (unheard of)!!!!
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    Sharon Sent on 01/08/2016
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    Our journey to finding our wedding photographer was quite extensive! In one month, we literally interviewed a handful of photographers! We were a bit frustrated because we couldn't pin point what we wanted from our wedding photographer. Our amazing friend and DJ/MC Shawn, recommended Jay.

    When we first met with Jay, he was so easy going and he answered ALL of our wedding questions!! We both knew Jay was our wedding photographer!! Jay is very talented and listened to all your concerns. I called, emailed, and text him on numerous occasions to ask questions or receive feedback regarding wedding decisions. He always responds within the hour!

    I created Pinterest boards for our engagements and day of. Jay executed every shot! We were a ball of nerves at our engagement shoot. Jay made us feel at ease and we almost forgot that he was there might a camera in our faces! All our guests commented on our Save-the-date card. They loved the dramatic, silly, and upscale look of our announcement!

    On our wedding day, Jay was our wedding photographer and Lauren was his assistant! We cannot get over how great our wedding pictures look! Jay was not only our wedding photographer, but also became our friend in the whole process.
    Jay is amazing! I would recommend Jay to all my family and friends! Don't hesitate and book him ASAP!
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    Jill Sent on 09/09/2015
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    Creative. Stunning. Amazing. Awesome. Fun. Artistic. Just some words to describe the experience we had with Jay shooting our wedding all the way in Vienna, Austria. I was adamant about him shooting our wedding. Thankfully he was so easy-going, flexible, and excited about us changing our wedding venue so drastically from Chino Hills, CA to Vienna, Austria. Who does that!!??

    We flew Jay out to Austria with us and he was instantly one of the family. He captured every moment and kept an eye out the whole time. "ABS: Always Be Shooting" was the mantra of the trip. He scouted locations all over the place and when it came time for the official shoot, he was ready with his arsenal of gear and an amazing shot list in his head.

    There are not enough words to describe how phenomenal the photos came out. He definitely has a great eye and imagination. Shooting with him was so easy and fun. It just felt like we were hanging out, having a good time, traveling with friends. He's very personable and aims to capture your personality in the photos. I love... Every... Single... Photo.
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    Heather Sent on 06/02/2013
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    Playful Soul Photography is an adorable husband and wife team. Nicole and Jay are wonderful people to work with. They are very helpful in the process and so easy to get along with.

    They both have very creative visions in taking photos, especially if you and your fiancé are similar to me and my husband (not supermodels). We definitely didn't know how to pose. When we took our engagement photos, we were at this park/trail, and I'll admit. I totally didn't know what to expect. I was so confused at how these photos were going to turn out. I was thinking to myself, "What kind of photos could he get from a park?" I was so surprised that the shots Jay had taken made us look like we were on an unmarked trail or on a field of tall grass in the middle of nowhere. They came out amazing. Never again will I question their artistic views.

    They go above and beyond their services. Nicole helped me (the bride) put on my shoes while everyone was running around like chickens with no heads. She even assisted me and my mom in putting on my dress. She helped me keep calm during some stressful situations that involved that darn dress.

    During our ceremony and reception, they took all the necessary shots that people would like to remember, plus so many more.. from the little girls passed out on chairs to your mom dancing like there's no tomorrow.

    I'm definitely going to hire them again for the rest of my future events. I would recommend Playful Soul Photography to everyone and their momma.

    Thank you again for all your hard work and putting up with me, my husband, and our CRAZY FAMILIES!
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    Jay was AMAZING! :) We did an engagement session with him in Laguna and the pictures turned out great! He has tons of ideas and made us feel so comfortable while maintaining the perfect level of professionalism. It honestly felt like we were at the beach taking photos with a close friend. He delivered our finished photos really fast...you can just tell he really loves what he does. We could not be any happier!!
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    Lisa Sent on 11/29/2012
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    PLAYFUL SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY was the best decision I made for my wedding! I was looking everywhere for the perfect photographer, because photos are the only thing that will last forever from that day (besides our marriage of course! haha). Jay and Nicole were so friendly, we really felt like we had known them for years. I really appreciated how quick they replied whenever I called or emailed them.
    We just recently received our photos from the wedding and I absolutely love them!! I can tell from their FB page and blog that they are super busy, but the turnaround time was amazingly fast! We are definitely going to work with them again for our holiday photos and hopefully for baby packages in the future. I am recommending them to all of my engaged friends. :)
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    Jenny Sent on 12/31/2012
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    Absolutely loves working with Jay and Nicole. The two of them are the sweetest people I've met and some of the most helpful people I could've asked for. They even made sure we kept on track and made our special day fun and easy. They were absolutely professional but somehow brought out smiles from everyone. I can't recommend them enough!
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    Jason and Nicole were a perfect fit for my husband and I. We were planning our wedding from out of state so communication was a huge factor. They were very easy to get a hold of by phone and responded quickly by email. They both flew to Northern California for our wedding and arrived early to the venue to check the place out and get a feel of which angles would produce the best shots. Nicole took care of the bridesmaids and I, while Jason covered the groomsmen and my husband. I told them that there was only a limited amount of time for actual pictures, which I was a bit nervous about, but they handled it effortlessly! (especially with the organizing of big families) We received all of the digital pictures and are very thrilled them, especially because looking at them brought us right back to that day. The duo of Playful Soul Photography was professional, super friendly, and make you feel like family. I highly recommend these two talented photographers for anyone's engagement or big day!

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    Playful Soul photography is a dynamic duo who produce fantastic work. We would give them a 10 if it was allowed. We searched high and low for the perfect photographer. My wife and I are so glad we crossed paths with Jay and Nicole as they understood our vision from day one. We sampled their work online and quickly met with them knowing we wanted to attain their services. At our initial meeting we exchanged ideas and a vision of what we wanted for our wedding photos. They were great listeners and offered lots of ideas. They were always quick to respond which made us feel at ease throughout our engagement session all the way up to the day of our wedding. They arrived early for each session, had a plan of attack on how to achieve each shot, and were willing to be adventurous in our quest for the off-beat picture. We would HIGHLY recommend Jay and Nicole of Playful Soul Photography for your engagement and wedding photos! Your pictures will last a life time while telling the story of your wedding day, allow Jay and Nicole to narrate your story through their lenses.
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