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I’m Jessica Lauren - and I have been a wedding photographer here in St. Louis for the past ten years. All my years in weddings and here's what I can tell you - trends will go out of style, and it's important to me that your images never do. If you want someone you can fully trust to not simply document your day beautifully, but truly take care of you two - I’m your photographer.

My desire is to show up on your day not just as your photographer, but a trustworthy friend. I understand the investment, and I do not take that for granted for one second. I'm focused on emotions, dreamy light, joyful moments, sunshine filled spaces, & true to you feelings. I would be truly honored to share in your wedding day.

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I hope you feel at home here.

St. Louis Luxury Wedding photographer

joyful
warm
effortless

For the joyful, warm,
goodness-filled, authentic love.

for those who value vibrant, emotive, sun soaked, timeless imagery

If you’re looking for a trendy photographer, it’s not me - because I care too much about the true emotion of your day. Trends will go out of style, and it's important to me that your images never do. This is about telling your story, and telling it beautifully.

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"jess has a way of making you feel like you've been friends for life, and brings so much joy to your day."

- jamie & adam

"Jessica's aesthetic has a natural warmth to it that perfectly captures the way you feel on your wedding day."

I think this is one of the most important things to look for in a photographer because you will be spending the whole day together. Jess is genuine, knowledgeable, warm and patient. We ended up hiring our whole vendor team based on Jessica's recommendations!! All around working with her was a magical experience and would 10000% recommend for any wedding or event.

- kelsee & dave

"Not only is Jess one of the kindest humans I've met, she is a fabulous HYPE GIRL who made myself and my husband feel so comfortable in front of the camera. "

Jessica is as kind, understanding, fun, and patient as she seems. My fiancé is NOT the picture kind of guy, and I was worried his "awkward smile" would come out as soon as he stepped in front of the camera. But during our engagement pictures, Jessica made both of us feel so relaxed, and she got the most amazing shots (during a pending tornado, might I add..)! During our wedding day, I felt calm and at ease knowing that Jessica and her assistant Adara were there to make sure everything went perfectly. This team literally is the best.

- hana & ryan

"From the moment I saw Jessica's work online years ago, I KNEW I wanted her for my wedding day (and all my big days before and after that!) "

We are so incredibly grateful we found Jessica to be our wedding photographer. Investing in her talent is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! She is absolutely wonderful to work with, responsive to emails/questions, and dedicated to getting to know you as a couple. Jessica goes above and beyond to make sure you feel comfortable and are having fun taking pictures during your engagement shoot and on the big day. You are with your wedding photographer all day long and you need her energy with you that day-- TRUST ME! I can't wait to work with Jessica again in the future.

- lauren & dan

"she radiates joy and passion for her work which elevates your experience that much more."

More than I could have asked or imagined and I would choose Jessica a thousand times over. Reliable. Responsive. Knowledgable. Encouraging. Would all photographers stand in the back hallway of your reception venue graciously cleaning your wedding dress with a Tide pen after someone spilled red wine on it within the first 20 minutes of the reception? Obviously it was not in her job description but Jessica cares so well for her clients and she is always willing to go above and beyond.