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LAUREN GONZALEZ PHOTOGRAPHY

Documentary Wedding + lifestyle photographer for fearless lovers with tender hearts
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Hi, my name is

Lauren


 

 

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Inspired by your love stories

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Based in Southern California,

but traveling all over our golden state + beyond.


I see the world through a lens of emotion, connection, and artistry. Capturing love in a way that feels both deeply personal and effortlessly cinematic. My approach is intuitive and intentional, blending authentic moments with editorial styles. Capturing the unforgettable moments, full of feeling, emotion and love. Because love is art, and your story deserves to be seen that way.


 

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Asal + Umar

Agape, San Clemente


“LOOK NO FURTHER!! Lauren is an incredibly talented photographer and artist. We hired Lauren for our engagement photo shoot and wedding day, and we are so grateful she captured our special moments. Lauren jumped on a call with us prior to the photo shoots to get a solid idea of our wants for moments captured during both occasions. We requested for candid moments, artistic shots and posed shots with our loved ones. She captured the emotions of the day… in summary, Lauren delivered! We had a blast during our engagement shoot. We laughed, we went with the flow and Lauren had a great ideas for poses, etc during our shoot. Regarding the wedding- Lauren and her team kept everyone on track and guaranteed all important moments were captured on our special day. Many people commented, “Wow, your photographer is on it.” Again we are incredibly grateful for Lauren and her talent, and if we had a second wedding party, we would hire her! :)”

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Kirsten + Nigel

Ole Hanson, San Clemente


"Lauren was SO amazing ! She made us feel so comfortable. My husband and I have never done professional photography -she made it so fun. I would highly recommend Lauren."

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Gabby + Jorge

Los Ángeles


“Working with Lauren is always the best experience. She is so kind makes you feel so comfortable and she genuinely takes her time taking your photos and you feel like she’s not even there when she takes your photos (for those who are camera shy) that’s how comfortable and confident she makes you feel!! Her energy is just so amazing, she’s genuinely the best person to have take your photos!”

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photography for the sentimental + tender hearted

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My belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they’ve felt the most loved and cared for.

 

 

 

 

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