Highly recommend Lauren! She shot our family photos and was a joy to work with. She was professional and knowledgeable. She was amazing with my 6-year-old daughter. We are so pleased with our shots. THANK YOU LAUREN! -Cindy

Lauren did an amazing job photographing our family at the old Kona airport. She was very patient with my recalcitrant 5yo and we are so happy with how the photos came out.

She was very easy to communicate with and really knew all the tips and tricks to get the lighting perfect for the shoot! -Mia

Lauren did a great job. Found a beautiful beach and worked well with our huge group. -Jenifer

We did a shoot with Lauren, and I am left speechless. She did a phenomenal job. The pictures turned out amazing, and we will cherish and look back on them for a lifetime.

Lauren has the most outgoing, bubbly personality, and she makes the pictures so enjoyable. We originally wanted to do a sunset shoot, but the weather kept permitting us from doing it, so we did a sunrise shoot, which turned out to be better.

She was so flexible with us when the weather didn’t cooperate, and she made it happen. I cannot recommend her enough. She is amazing, and you will not regret having her take pictures for you. -Zach

I can go on and on about how caring and talented Loryn is as a person. She is an amazing photographer and helped tremendously in planning a magical proposal with my now fiancé.

Our session was super fun and comfortable. Her direction was amazing and detailed, especially for people who aren’t use to professional photography.

I would 100% recommend her to all my friends/family, and I hope to have another amazing session with her in the future! Thank you, Loryn!! -Jonathan

We had the best time working with Loryn to do a photoshoot for our honeymoon! She made us both feel so comfortable, and we had so much fun. She is an incredibly kind, authentic person who puts you so at ease.

Not to mention her incredibly beautiful work! We still cannot get over how gorgeous every single photo she delivered is. The photos she took will be treasured memories forever. -Olivia & John

Loryn was absolutely amazing. She was quick to respond to our inquiry, and found a few nice places for us to look at prior to picking a location.

We were celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary, and she made us feel like newlyweds again! She was fun, and made us so comfortable out on the beautiful lava rocks.

We are so thankful that we could do this while visiting Hawaii, and would recommend that anyone work with Loryn. Thanks again for the beautiful photos! -Phil and Kelsey

WOW. We are floored. Loryn was incredibly helpful in directing my fiance and I. Giving us positive feedback throughout the shoot.

She made us feel comfortable and confident in our poses. That was important as neither of us have had our pictures taken professionally.

Her use of lighting and knowledge of the landscape helped us capture the dramatic, playful and romantic vibe we were hoping to achieve.

Can't recommend her enough! -Taylor & Jordan

Lauren was amazing! Was great with our kids! Pictures were amazing! Highly recommended! -Kellie

Lorynauren was absolutely amazing!!! Her personality was warm and inviting from the very beginning and she made us feel so comfortable.

She was so patient and wonderful with our 2 younger kiddos and gave great ideas for things they could do that brought out genuine smiles from us all.

We asked for lots of directions and she gave it no problem. Loved her positive energy and attention to detail.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!! We will definitely work will her again in the future! -Jordan

Lauren did an amazing job capturing heartfelt memories in Kona, Hawaii. Lauren made our experience from the very beginning of our booking process to the photo shoot so smooth that I had nothing to worry about.

Lauren's response to our communication was very clear and helpful in getting our family ready for the big day.

Her guidance during the actual photo shoot was simple, clear, and precise and we had no problems "posing" for our photos.

I loved ALL of our pictures that I bought the entire gallery.....our memories will last forever! Mahalo Lauren, we appreciate your kindness, patience, and most of all your talent in photography. -Roxanne

My family and I visited Hawaii to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary and a surprise photoshoot for my parents. Loryn was a pleasure to work with.

She was prompt with her responses and was great during the photoshoot. We loved the photos she captured of our whole family! -Irene

Loryn is very easy to work with (very friendly) and made us all feel very comfortable during the whole photo session. We are extremely happy with all of the photos!

All in all a very great experience and would definitely book with Loryn again in the future! -Vaishali

If you're looking for a super fun photographer with the sweetest soul, Loryn is your girl! She is amazing at what she does & we we're incredibly happy with the entire process. -Kylee

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My husband and I recently had a photo shoot with Lauren at Pine Trees Beach in Kauai, and it was truly an exceptional experience!

Despite a last-minute flight cancellation that prevented our entire family from joining, Lauren's professionalism and warmth turned what could have been a disappointing day into a memory we will cherish forever.

Lauren was incredibly patient, taking all the time we needed to feel comfortable in front of the camera. She had a keen eye for finding the most amazing locations that showcased Kauai's natural beauty and made our photos absolutely stunning.

Not only did Lauren create incredible memories for us, but her skill behind the camera also transformed our pictures into timeless treasures. Every single photo turned out amazing, and we couldn't be happier with the results.

I can't recommend Lauren enough for anyone looking to have photos taken in Kauai. Her talent, attention to detail, and her ability to make the whole experience fun and enjoyable are truly remarkable. We will forever be grateful for these beautiful pictures, and it's with the utmost confidence that I recommend Lauren for your photography needs.

Thank you, Lauren, for making our day so special and for capturing these memories that will last a lifetime!

#PhotographyMagic #KauaiMemories #LaurenPhotography -LeeAnn

Lauren was AMAZING! To start, she's a wonderful communicator and was easy to connect with right away.

I'm so grateful for these beautiful memories of our Hawaiian vacation with our kiddos, and I'm super happy that we decided to go with Lauren's recommendation of taking them at The End of The World.

The location was stunning and a really unique backdrop for photos! Lauren did an incredible job of giving direction to our family (even the youngest ones) and produced pictures that were beautiful but also very natural and not too "posed"--she has a great eye...

I love her style and her editing. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous photographer. -Madison

We won the lottery when Lauren was available for our family pictures. She is the sweetest! Great at giving us directions and posing us. She also gave us recommendations for places to go on the island. The pictures turned out beautiful. Great experience! -Ashley

Lauren is fantastic! From the very beginning, her communication and her suggestions on the venue were perfect.

She was early to the shoot. Had the perfect level of energy and professionalism. Knew exactly where the best photo ops were and had the most amazing suggestions for the best shots.

We absolutely LOVE how our photos turned out. Thank you, Lauren! -Azurdee

Lauren was professional, responsive and fun to work with! She recommended beautiful spots on the beach for our family photoshoot and took gorgeous photos!

She was patient working with all three kids and was flexible. I wish we could work with her back home. Would definitely recommend her, she's amazing! -Stephanie

Lauren did an amazing job! She was on time, suggested great locations for us to choose from for our family photoshoot, and provided many great pose ideas. Pictures turned out amazing! -Kelsea

LORYN IS THE BEST. Bonus there was a rainbow, but Loryn was there early and scouted best shots at the location. Sure enough, there was a rainbow. We happened to be early as well and sure enough, it was captured in many of our favorite photos.

While we had a few ideas, Loryn helped us work out the vision for the shoot and went BEYOND all expectations to honor our time together. You will feel Loryn's heart in every shot she takes. You feel comfortable, welcome, and safe. You will laugh, and you might even cry. Loryn's enthusiasm, energy, and excellence shines through in everything she does and we were so fortunate to have her.

On our next trip to Kona, she is the number 1 call we will make.
Loryn: You have friends in SD, so if you ever visit, you know who to call. We love you. Mahalo! -Laura

Lauren was absolutely incredible. She is not only an extremely talented photographer she is fabulous at giving guidance on poses and how to stand for the best possible photos and lighting. She truly has the most warm and friendly personality that made the experience that much more incredible.

I love the photos that she took and she truly captured the essence of the Big Island and my personality in each image. Highly recommend working with her and LocalLens. -Tracy

To memorialize family memories for our son! Loryn was absolutely wonderful to work with! She loves photographing, selected an AWESOME location, and took beautiful photos. She has easy-going energy. We could not be happier with the process or the outcome! -Reid

First family vacation! Our photoshoot was with Loren who picked a beautiful setting for the shoot. She was very welcoming and made us feel at ease at once. She took photos in various locations so that we had many options when picking our photos. -Karen

Booked a shoot becuase we are in Hawaii!!! We took a family trip to Hawaii to celebrate our 10-year anniversary, as well as my mother & son's birthdays. I really wanted to capture this trip and get good pictures of my family. It was amazing! Our photographer Loryn was the best! She picked the best location, had great communication, and was so friendly and great with my family. Her photos came out so beautiful & I am so happy that we did this and now we have such beautiful memories to remember from our trip. Thank you, Loryn! -Patty

We booked a shoot because it was our first trip with our son and just wanted to capture memories. It went very well! -Tony

We booked a shot for marking our 25th anniversary. Lauren was so kind with some date changes we had to make (far in advance) and suggested a few different spots for photos, and she helped us pick the perfect one. The shoot itself was so pleasant it felt like an experience in itself. She helped us feel romantic, and adept at the poses, she was fun and bright, and excited for us. Her personality and encouraging kindness were top-notch. She was at ease with her camera and quick to get shots so that we took full advantage of the beautiful golden hour and sunset. It truly could not have been a better experience! She is so talented! -Douglas

We booked a shoot for family pictures. Getting a family of 14 together for pictures can be quite an adventure! Everything went perfectly, thank God! -Anitra

We booked a shoot because to capture memories- it is our favorite souvenir from a trip. We had a trip planned to Cabo to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary but about a week before the trip, we were canceled for the second time for construction at our rental property. Between that and pandemic concerns we rescheduled our trip to the Big Island. I had heard such great things about the Big Island and it was our first kids-free trip so we thought it would be a perfect fit for doing some adventures our kids are too young for currently. It was stressful rebooking a week-long trip within a week but the process of finding an amazing photographer through Local Lens was easy. Right away I was drawn to Loryn's pictures. She was so quick to respond with her availability and helped figure out the best time of day and location for the shoot. She was on top of keeping us in the loop about the weather and we coordinated to pick a time with the least chance of rain. We were running a little early on the morning of our shoot and so was she which worked out perfectly to start taking pictures before the rain hit. She had such a calm but fun demeanor. We loved her helping us pose as well as capturing candid pictures. My husband is not a fan of doing professional photography but it was actually fun for him to do the photoshoot because Loryn was the best hype woman and was so encouraging. She was so quick to get us amazing pictures back and gave great recommendations for food and activities on the island as well! It was easily our favorite photography experience we've had before! -Laurel

We booked a shoot to remember our honeymoon. Our photo shoot with Lauren went AMAZING! She was so friendly and made us feel so comfortable. We loved working with her! The whole experience is something we will always cherish, and be thankful we did. -Rebecca

We booked a shoot because we wanted to get updated family photos. It was a great session. Our photographer Loryn picked the perfect location and time based on what I had asked for and was super kind and wonderful with our whole family, including my boys. She pinned where I should meet her the night before and sent me a text which was helpful as we were navigating the specifics of where to meet. -Kristi

We booked a shoot because memories are very important to us. We found Loryn through Local Lens and we knew her talent would capture us on the Big Island. She was super attentive and kind. And made it fun! -Christina

We booked a shoot because we made our first family vacation just the 3 of us. We booked a family photo shoot for our first trip as a family of 3 and hired Lauren as our photographer. Lauren was responsive, accommodating, and helpful during our booking process and showed up to our hotel ready to have some fun and get great shots. She made the process fun, was so lovely to spend the morning with, and we can’t wait to see our photos. We will absolutely hire Lauren again on our next trip to the Big Island. -Perri

We wanted to capture some precious family memories on our Hawaii vacation in a beautiful place. Lauren had some great suggestions on places for the shoot. I had no idea where to go since we had never been to Kona so we were very appreciative. The sun was not cooperating the whole time but Lauren was so patient and kept taking pictures until she felt we got some amazing ones! -Julie

My husband and I had not had a formal photography session since our wedding seven years ago and I wanted some updated pictures and to document our seventh anniversary. It was our seventh wedding anniversary and I wanted some updated photos since we were vacationing in Hawaii. Lauren's portfolio was impressive so I chose her and I am so glad I did! It was a wonderful experience and I am so pleased with my pictures! She is friendly and easy to chat with which made the photo shoot fun and low-key. My husband is not fond of having his picture taken, but even he did not complain. I highly recommend Lauren! We were lucky enough to have a rainbow appear during our shoot that Lauren captured. Now I just can't decide which photos to choose. -Lacey

We booked a shoot because we were on this beautiful vacation. I brought my family to Hawaii, and it was wonderful! Lauren was a jewel to work with! Such a great personality and helped make everyone comfortable! -Sharron

We booked a shoot for our 35 wedding anniversary. Loryn was our photographer and she was amazing! She picked our location at our request and it had EVERYTHING! Beach, ocean, lava rock, and an amazing sunset! She told us exactly what to do (again at our request) as this was our first photo shoot since our wedding. We are excited about our photos but we were over the moon for our friendly, knowledgeable, and cheerful photographer Loryn! -Leeann

We booked a shoot because we wanted to do some new photos. We had Lauren and she was amazing, friendly, and so kind. -Nina

We booked a shoot because we wanted to have some memories.
This was our first time in Hawaii and our first time taking pictures together as a family after our first child was born. We wanted something to commemorate our trip and to frame and put up around our house Loryn was amazing! She made us so comfortable and she was very patient. We have a small infant and we were wary of photos but they came out amazing and we found so many that we loved and have to get the whole gallery. My husband hates taking pictures and he loved the session -Chikere

We booked a shoot to capture our memories. Lauren was wonderful to work with! She was polite, professional, and prompt. Her warm personality made the photo shoot fun. We love our photos. We would highly recommend Lauren! -Robyn

Loryn is truly a gem. She made taking photos so fun and easy. So glad we booked with her! -Leah

Absolutely loved our honeymoon photos! The photographer captured every moment beautifully, making our memories even more special. Highly recommend for any occasion! -Genevieve

Lauren was amazing! Made the whole family feel at ease from the start. She was also willing to make some last minute changes to accommodate additional family shots. She took her time and had great ideas to get some fantastic shots.
Book with Lauren, you won't regret it! -Cathy

Lauren was great! She chose an amazing setting and time of day. We were eight people, and she worked efficiently and had good ideas for casual and active family photos. Would definitely recommend her! -Dawn & Jeff

Loryn was great. She was so patient during our multigenerational shoot with a total of 8 people, including two littles. It was our first time doing a photoshoot, and she helped direct us. She captured beautiful textures and colors in her photos and even caught shots of a rainbow! Thank you Loryn! -C

Loryn was absolutely fantastic. We couldn't be happier, even our difficult-to-please toddler! She made the experience seamless and, most of all, fun and joyful. Plus, the photos turned out beautifully! -McLean Family

Lauren was beyond fantastic to work with. From initial inquiry to post session, Lauren was always available to help and provide amazing suggestions along the way. I had little to no experience with setting up a photography session, let alone planning an engagement photo session, and I felt more than comfortable throughout the whole process. Lauren even provided suggestions for great spots around the island. I don't think I can recommend Lauren enough. Thank you!! -Terrance