LAUREN RENEE IS A LUXURY FINE ART WEDDING & BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHER IN PITTSBURGH, PA, AND AVAILABLE FOR TRAVEL WORLDWIDE.

My approach is simple – I love to capture love, and I want to provide you with imagery that you will cherish forever.

I am so happy that you are here! From your wedding day to your family portraits and all of the celebrations in between, I am ready to travel near and far to tell your story. Photographs create tangible memories that freeze time, and I would be honored to document those special moments in your life.

My approach is simple – I love to capture love, and I want to provide you with imagery that you will cherish forever. I strive to create images that are classically beautiful and romantic so that they will withstand the test of time. My work has been described as colorful, emotional, authentic, and light-filled. During your session, I will style details, photograph candid moments, and guide you into the perfect light for your portraits. I love creating and designing custom heirloom keepsakes to continue your family legacy in printed form. I want to get to know you, as connecting with my clients, learning about their personalities, and how they interact with one another translates into the imagery I create so that I am able to capture those genuine moments. Influenced by my architectural and design background, my method is both photojournalistic and editorial with a classic feel and attention to detail, giving my clients the opportunity to relive their favorite celebrations time after time. I consider myself both an artist and an art director by using my camera as a tool to paint your portraits with light and to tell your story the way I see it through my lens.

I am honored to say that my work has been featured in national publications; including The New York Times, Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes Weddings, Glamour, Inspired By This, Burgh Brides, Trendy Bride Magazine, and many more.

I am based out of Pittsburgh, PA, but frequently work in the Denver, Colorado and Washington, D.C. areas, and travel for weddings worldwide! Photography is my passion, and I hope to share this passion with you. I look forward to meeting you!

MEET THE TEAM

LAUREN

OWNER

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Lauren is the owner and Lead Photographer of Lauren Renee Photography. Lauren established her business in 2011 right out of college and has shot over 150 weddings since!

When she is not working with clients, you can find her spending time with her hunk of a husband and rescue puppy in their old but newly renovated home, Coaching and getting her sweat on at Solidcore, and enjoying a big cup of coffee. Lauren has been fortunate enough to travel the world, and continues to do so for both work and play. No wedding or portrait session is too far!

CARIN

PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT

Carin is Lauren’s right hand woman, film roller, gear wrangler, and assistant extraordinaire! While Lauren is focused on capturing your day perfectly, Carin will make sure your rings are straight, your dress is fluffed, and not a single hair is out of place. She knows how to call out a family formals list like nobody’s business! Carin is also a Second Shooter in training, working alongside Lauren at weddings getting first hand experience behind the camera!

When Carin is not assisting Lauren on a wedding day, you can find her hanging out at home with her husband and cute toddler, teaching, acting at Point Park University, and auditioning and performing in theater, tv, and film!

JESSE

ON-LOCATION ASSISTANT

& LORD OF THE RANGS

Jesse is Lauren’s husband, best friend, business manager, on-location assistant for all destination weddings, and most importantly – THE LORD OF THE RANGS.

Jesse is Lauren Renee’s biggest fan and supporter, of course, and Lauren would not be where she is today without him! They make a pretty darn good team, and are so excited for all of the upcoming travel and adventures they have planned together! Jesse his MBA from PITT and putting it to good use by helping Lauren with all things business!

ROOKIE

INTERN &

EXPERT FOOT WARMER

Rookie is the top dog at Lauren Renee Photography!! He may be blind in his right eye, but that does not stop this “pirate puppy” from being the most charming and handsome doggo in Pittsburgh! He is spoiled rotten, only likes being the big spoon, and loves belly rubs.

You can read more about how we came to adopt this very special pup in his very own blog post! If you are lucky enough to meet this goober, he will for sure supply you with endless love, kisses, and cuddles…you have been warned!

Heartfelt reviews

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“SHE WAS A GEM AND WE ARE 100% SATISFIED.”

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!

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“EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS IS BEAUTIFUL!”

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!

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“I CRIED WHEN I SAW THE PHOTOS THEY WERE SO BEAUTIFUL AND TIMELESS.”

I can’t say enough positive things about working with Lauren!! We got AMAZING photos and met a truly wonderful and kind person all in one. I cried when I saw the photos, they were so beautiful and timeless. You will not regret working with her. If you want high quality photos, you have to commit to the investment and it was the best money I spent on our wedding!!!

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“HER IMAGES ARE BEAUTIFUL. SHE IS ORGANIZED, PROFESSIONAL AND PAYS ATTENTION TO DETAIL.”

“Lauren is amazing!! She has photographed two weddings for my family so far, and we could not be happier with her work. Her work really speaks for itself. Her images are beautiful. She is organized, professional and pays attention to detail. She made the experience one that was easy and enjoyable and made us feel so comfortable. We enjoyed working with her, and hope that she will be able to capture photos for our family in the future!”

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“SHE WAS THE BEST VENDOR WE WORKED WITH, AND EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS AT EVERY TURN.”

“We spent a lot of time looking for a photographer whose images were timeless — not kitschy or saccharine or over-edited. We were looking for someone who could capture us and our families realistically and beautifully — in a way that we’d be proud to share for generations to come. If you want the same thing, look no further. Lauren is an absolute professional, undeniably talented, and beyond helpful from start to finish. She was the best vendor we worked with, and exceeded our expectations at every turn.”

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“I RECOMMEND HER HANDS DOWN. SHE WAS PERFECTION”

“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 recommend her hands down. She was perfection.”