I once thought I’d be a psychologist—drawn to the complexities of people, the layers of emotion. Photography found me instead. But that desire to understand remains at the heart of my work.
I’m self-taught, refined through experience, and shaped by over a decade of documenting love in many forms and far-flung places.
What stays with me isn’t just the beauty—it’s the way you let me in.
It’s the bond we create, the joy of feeling like I am more than just your photographer. And it’s knowing, when all is said and done,
that the ephemeral will be turned into the enduring.
Lauren Kinsey
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Working with Lauren was grounding, in the best way.
We’re not super comfortable in front of the camera, but she created a space that felt easy and honest. It never felt forced. What we ended up with doesn’t feel like a photoshoot—it feels like a visual record of who we are together.
anna & James
Lauren, we just finished watching the slideshow and... we’re a mess (in a good way). I don't know how to explain it, except to say that the photos feel true. They’re beautiful, yes, but more than that—they feel real. Thank you for being such a calming presence and for documenting us so thoughtfully.
isaac & Reena
You captured the beauty of Big Sur exactly the way it felt—soft, golden, and so alive.
I was honestly nervous no one would be able to do justice to the landscape and the emotion of our wedding. But Lauren, you somehow did both. The way you worked with the light, the quiet moments you caught without us even noticing... we’ve never felt more like ourselves in photos.
kara & Dylan
She didn’t just show up and take pictures—she paid attention. To our dynamic, to the light, to the emotion under the surface. There’s nothing trendy about the images we received, and I mean that in the best way possible. They already feel timeless. These are the photos I’ll still be reaching for in 30 years.
jordan & Emily
As a mother, you hope someone will see your daughter the way you do.
Lauren did just that. She didn’t just capture the wedding—she captured my daughter’s spirit, her quiet strength, the way she lights up around her now-husband. I wasn’t expecting to be so moved by the photos of us—our family, our history, the in-between moments. These images are a gift, not just for my daughter, but for all of us.
margot, mother of bride
ARTIST STATEMENT
I believe in making photographs that hold presence—not just appearance.
What draws me to this work is the quiet, unfolding truth of people as they are: unposed, unguarded, unhurried.
I’m drawn to the soft edges of moments. To gestures that go unnoticed. To memory, not perfection.
At the heart of everything I do is a belief that we are seen—not just by each other,
but by a loving God who made us with intention, tenderness, and depth.
It’s my joy to reflect that back through the work I make.
"the coastline", october 2024
A quiet look at the California morning—just beyond Big Sur, where the light breaks through and the earth exhales.