We really enjoyed working with Lauren during our photoshoot. She truly has a talented eye when it comes to capturing great photos. Her editing skills are one-of-a-kind. We really liked her bright, crisp, light and airy style and the photos are soft and tastefully creamy. They look very professional and we were very happy to get our photos back. Lauren herself was very composed and fun to work with during the day of the shoot. I'm usually stiff as a board and not very photogenic and somehow she made me look good, so that's a testament to how good she is. We would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

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We would recommend Lauren to anyone!! She is such a positive and comfortable energy, which made her so easy to work with. Her seasoned experience and professionalism was very apparent within our first few photos with her. For 2 people who aren't as natural in front of a camera, we never expected the photo sessions to be so fun and enjoyable. Lauren would even crack jokes to get us to laugh during the photo. My then-fiancé now-husband and I had such a great experience at our engagement shoot with Lauren that we additionally booked her almond blossoms mini session. Whether it be by directing us through various poses, finding the best angles for lighting, or guiding a large group of 50+ for a family photo, Lauren led all the photo sessions extremely smoothly. It was great seeing her work so well with our other vendors as well such as our wedding coordinator and cinematographer. After seeing our edited photos for the first time, we were so surprised and impressed! Lauren sure knew how to make us look good and capture the most beautiful shots!! We are so glad we chose Lauren and are already looking forward to booking her again for one of her offered mini sessions throughout the year. read more

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I've had the pleasure of working with Lauren twice for family mini photo shoots. Currently waiting on our second gallery (Mother's Day 2022), but if they're anything like the first, I just know they'll be absolutely gorgeous. I'm amazed at the beautiful shots she was able to capture of us in such a short amount of time. Not only does she have a great, bubbly, personality, but her calming professional candor throughout both shoots helped put us at ease. Definitely helped calm our photo shoot nerves & jitters. Also, she was kind enough to work with me on a booking request change I had, which honestly speaks volumes of her willingness to work with her clients needs. I'm very much looking forward to continuing to work with her for our families photography needs for years to come. Ps. The thought that goes into her scenery & props I imagine is meticulous. Backdrops we're amazing. Very creative & unique! read more

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Lauren was so wonderful during my engagement photo session! We loved her airy, bright, light style and my fiancé insisted on going with her. From the get go, she was always willing to work with us. She helped us choose an engagement photo spot that met my interests. Before our session, I sent her a Pinterest board with photos that got to the 'vibe' I was trying to capture in the photos and poses. When we met her, she was there early and ready. She had reviewed the board, and already had a plan laid out! We are both not so great in front of the camera, but she was so natural and got both of us to loosen up quickly and so many amazing shots. Literally what am I supposed to do with so many good engagement photos?!? You could tell she was doing a great job at getting us to loosen up and enjoy ourselves - a bystander stopped by and asked for her card!! She even got a few exact poses from the Pinterest board in - and they turned out great! She has such an amazing eye and really takes care of you. The photos she edited turned out amazing and I'm so glad we had the opportunity to work with her, and I'm EXTRA excited to work with her during our wedding. I would choose to work with her over and over again, and will definitely recommend her to friends and family looking for photographers. Thank you Lauren! read more

Because of COVID we had to scrap our original wedding plan and replan for a small intimate wedding (I'm sure most 2020 brides get this). I found them through another vendor on Instagram. What started off with buying her luxurious bride and groom mask, suddenly turned into many milestones captured. She was easy to chat with about what I want in photographing and she worked with my budget for my November microwedding. We good sneaks through out the week and just love every one of them. We can't wait for you to capture our other milestones! read more

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We had the pleasure of working with Lauren taking photos at the almond blossoms. We absolutely loved her & her work! We are not models by any means -- Lauren made us look otherwise! She was so sweet and helpful, she ensured our poses and posture were photo worthy while making sure we had fun at the same time. Lauren sent us our gallery in a very timely manner. She truly is so talented with her photography and editing, we were in awe with the final product. I highly recommend her to everyone! read more

I absolutely fell in love with Lauren from Playfulsoul Photography the moment I met her! Her energy is amazing and she made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. We spent so much time laughing that I almost forgot I was being photographed because it felt more like I was hanging out with a friend. In addition to her AMAZING personality she is an amazing photographer! I've never had professional photos taken outside of a studio and I wasn't sure what to expect. I've always told people I'm not very photogenic and don't photograph well but I was wrong, I've just never been photographed by the right person...AKA Lauren from Playfulsoul Photography. I honestly feel that besides the person you are marrying the 2nd most important person at your wedding is your photographer. Being able to look back for years to come at amazing photos that capture the complete essence of your special day is priceless. When I look at the photos Lauren took it literally brings be back to the day we were married. I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you Lauren, you are the best and I hope to work with you again! read more

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After our initial phone consultation, we knew immediately that playfulsoul photography was the perfect fit for our wedding! Lauren was so sweet, honest, and full of energy during our conversation -- really made us feel at ease. We just recently took our engagement shoot. My fiancé and I loved how our photos turned out. Both Lauren and Eric were so helpful in guiding us on how to pose as this was the first time either of us took professional photos. They made us feel comfortable throughout the entire session. To note, despite her busy schedule, Lauren sent us the full engagement shoot album within a week of taking them when I had initially only asked to see a few. She is very responsive with her emails, definitely hustles, and really cares about her clients. My fiancé and I can't wait to work with her and the team for our upcoming wedding! If you are debating if you should book Lauren, we would highly recommend her as she will definitely go above and beyond to make sure you get the photos you want. read more

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The company name perfectly reflect's Lauren's personality - Lauren was such a kind-spirited, joyful soul, with a natural personality that made it incredibly easy for us to become friends and made our photoshoot process incredibly fun! Her style is very creative and emulates a dreamy vibe that was perfect for memorializing our special day. Despite wedding days being a hectic day overall, I was very surprised with all the key moments captured so perfectly without missing a beat. You can tell a lot of hard work and dedication went in perfecting her skills. Definitely coming back for more pictures soon - thanks, Lauren! read more

THANK YOU Lauren, for capturing the most beautiful photos on our wedding day! We received 2000+ photos for our wedding day and looking through them, felt like we were reliving our entire special day. All the candid laughters and special moments were captured perfectly! Her style is elegant, breathtaking and her photos shows it all! Lauren was fun to work, helped make things smooth on our wedding day and really cared about what my husband and I wanted to capture! We are so grateful that we chose PSP for our wedding day! :) read more

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My fiancé and I recently had a wonderful engagement photo session experience with Lauren. She is AWESOME at what she does and makes the process seamless for everyone involved. She coaches us how to pose and feel comfortable in front of camera. I truly enjoyed having her as my photographer because she goes above and beyond from start to finish. She has plenty of recommendations for beautiful locations and communication is superb. Definitely recommend Lauren, give her a chance and you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to work with her again in April for my wedding. read more

This review is long overdue! Lauren has taken photos of our family before and this is the first year she did our photos in November for the holidays. For the past two years we've hired photographers in other countries that we visit during November when we take the kids along with us for our anniversary trip. I told Lauren I wish I could take her with us wherever we go because I love her photos! She is great with kids, so patient, so sweet and tries really hard to connect with them to make them laugh and smile. She really takes her time to make sure she gets the perfect photo and her turnaround time is always as promised or even faster even during her busiest times. Lauren is so creative, always thinking outside the box and also comes up with just the most beautiful sites for clients. I love that she's not confined to one area but she really goes out and search for areas near and far. Wish I could take photos with her in all those beautiful sites she comes up with but with 3 small kids it's a bit tough. Some people are born with talent and Lauren is one of them. Creativity is not something that can be taught and master at, you either have it or you don't. Lauren has it. Book her. read more

I stumbled upon playful soul photography's Instagram and absolutely loved Lauren's light and airy aesthetic. We booked her for our engagement shoot and are super happy with the results. She had great energy and made us feel very comfortable during the shoot. She's really creative and had us shoot in a variety of poses and locations, which gave us a more dynamic gallery. I wasn't only looking for photos to commemorate the occasion but also wanted artful photography to display in my house, and Lauren delivered! I hope to book her again for future occasions. read more

I've been eyeing Playful soul photography and finally had an opportunity to try them out at a free mini photoshoot experience. As a mom sometimes just a good five minutes of photos is all you and your kids have patience's for before they loose attention span. Lauren was an absolute pleasure from the check-in process to the end results. She took her time to capture us in all great lights. And made sure she didn't miss a moment. May I add my husband HATES taking pictures so these mini shoots are just perfect to capture us all in one photo and doesn't take all day :) Lauren is super communitive and willing to help. She has a great positive attitude friendly overall. I can't wait to see if she offers more mini's. Also, it was a free mini photoshoot but pictures can be purchased afterwards. Its great to try out the photographer and there was no pressure to buy the pictures. However the end results that Lauren had given us was to hard to resist purchasing. read more

Lauren is an extremely talented and passionate photographer. She was super friendly during our mini Christmas shoot and SUPER patient with our dog! Book Lauren to capture all the best moments in your life!! read more

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Lauren is such a talented photographer. I am terrible at posing or looking professional on my own but she always brings out the best looks in our few sessions. We meet at the nicest locations and her editing is amazing. My girlfriend looks fantastic on her own but Lauren always finds her best features and accentuates them. Would recommend to everyone! read more

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We got married 9/24/22- and we had the pleasure of having Lauren as our photographer!!! My husband and I really wanted to find a photographer who not only took great photos, but that we could also feel comfortable with since they would be in charge of capturing moments of our special day together. The moment we had met Lauren we knew she was the perfect fit!! She has such great energy and made the day so much fun! Everyone who interacted with Lauren commented on how talented she was and asked how we found her! Posing for photos can feel awkward- but her positive and bubbly personality made it feel way more natural. We also just got a sneak preview of some of our wedding photos- and wow they are truly breathtaking! The editing is amazing and really captures the fairytale vibe we always envisioned. If you can- I would also book her for your engagement session. We did that- and it made us extra excited for our wedding seeing how great those photos turned out as well. I would highly recommend playful soul photography! You won't regret it! read more

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We had such a great time shooting with Lauren! From the beginning, she was very responsive, professional, and personable. She also provided great tips on what to wear, which was super helpful. We arrived to our mini, 20-minute shoot early and Lauren took us right on time. Lauren is FAST, attentive, and provides great direction. She was able to capture so many beautiful (and hilarious photos) in a short period of time - even with two unwieldy pets! We would definitely shoot with Lauren again! read more

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Its been about 8 yrs since we last took family photos. I booked a last minute mini session with Lauren for one of her outdoor sessions. From the get-go, Lauren was super responsive. I requested one of the last few spots she had open, close to midnight..and I wasn't expecting a response right away, but she responded quickly and as well as answering any questions I had. On the day of the shoot, we showed up super early, as I had an infant so wanted to make sure he was taken care of so he'd be in a good mood. From the start, she had so much energy, which made taking pictures of a toddler and infant so much easier. Also, her assistant (sorry didn't get her name), was great at keeping onlookers away (due to covid). After the shoot, I was expecting a week or more turn around, but she sent final pictures within 2 days! The pictures came out amazing and I would definitely use her again for future family shoots! read more

If you're on the fence about whether to use Lauren or not, DO NOT HESITATE! Just book her. She does a fantastic job of making you look and feel beautiful and will act as your BFF you never knew you had -- super important for the big day or a family session. On top of that, she is wildly organized and will make sure she does not miss a single thing you coordinate with her. I cannot thank her enough for everything she's done for us. 10/10 all day! read more

Lauren and her team are amazing!! My husband and I did not take any engagement shots with Lauren before our wedding so I was slightly concerned I would have a photographer that did not "meet my needs". I was completely wrong. Throughout the wedding planning process, she worked with me personally to plan our schedule and ensure that we get all the photos we wanted for the special day. At the wedding, her team was efficient and creative trying to navigate around all the people and chaos of an asian wedding. She responded with sneak peaks within a couple weeks and the photos were gorgeous! I am so grateful to have Lauren as my photographer and would recommend her in a heartbeat! read more

Love our XMAS photos! Quick and easy process. Can't wait to do it again! Thanks, Lauren. read more

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Lauren is an amazing photographer. I'm a wedding photographer myself, and I trusted Lauren on our wedding day because I knew she would bring energy, enthusiasm and a sense of ease throughout the day. Great pictures aside, which is something you don't have to worry about, Lauren is outstanding at communication and delivered our photos faster than expected! Finding a great photographer isn't easy but even as a photographer in the same industry I have no problem recommending Lauren. Lauren, you rock! read more

I hired Lauren for my proposal shoot and it turned out awesome! When I first reached out, Lauren made sure to schedule a consultation to nail down the proposal and how to best capture it. She gave recommendations on timing, where all the attendees would be stationed, and talked through a plan of action of making sure that my girlfriend would be surprised. It was extremely detailed and we discussed many points that I would have never thought about! She also made sure to tell me which way to face my girlfriend so the perfect moment would be captured. On the big day, Lauren met with my friends and family early to help set up and take a few pictures of the set up. Lauren captured the wonderful moment I dropped to one knee and proceeded to take numerous photos with friends and family after. Lauren then took my fiancé and I to have a mini photo shoot around the venue which was great as she had previously done a shoot at the venue so she knew all the best spots. Lauren flipped over photos during the following week and they turned out wonderful. Thanks so much Lauren! I'd highly recommend Lauren for your next shoot! read more

Creative. Stunning. Amazing. Awesome. Fun. Artistic. Just some words to describe the experience we had with Jay shooting our wedding all the way in Vienna, Austria. I was adamant about him shooting our wedding. Thankfully he was so easy-going and excited about us changing our wedding venue so drastically from Chino Hills, CA to Vienna, Austria. Who does that!!?? We flew Jay out to Austria with us and he was instantly one of the family. He captured every moment and kept an eye out the whole time. "ABS: Always Be Shooting" was the mantra of the trip. He scouted locations all over the place and when it came time for the official shoot, he was ready with his arsenal of gear and an amazing shot list in his head. There are not enough words to describe how phenomenal the photos came out. He definitely has a great eye and imagination. Shooting with him was so easy and fun. It just felt like we were hanging out, having a good time, traveling with friends. He's very personable and aims to capture your personality in the photos. I love... Every... Single... Photo. read more

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Thank you @playfulsoulphotography for taking amazing pictures of our Quinceañera. Your great interpersonal skills per her at ease early on and her joy is bouncing off the pics. Your keen eye and attention to detail, surpassed our expectations. Ty from the bottom of our hearts for these memories that will last us a lifetime. Best, Vasquez Family read more

My wedding was December 2021 and Lauren was absolutely amazing throughout the day! She was able to use her talented eye to spot the perfect spots for photos, was quick to make adjustments when needed, worked well with my other vendors, and more importantly hyped me up throughout the entire day. She made us feel more comfortable and feel confident in front of the camera and I would not have wanted anyone else capturing this special day more than her:) Thank you so much Lauren for your hard work and dedication to making my day that much more memorable. read more

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I do not usually write Yelp reviews but I have to give credit when credit is long overdue! I contacted 10+ photographers for my wedding (which was postponed twice due to the pandemic) and I am so glad that I chose Playful Soul Photography. Lauren is the real deal. I love that she is so personable, responsive, and detail-oriented. I had the pleasure of working with Lauren for my engagement session and a mini session at the lavender fields. My fiance and I were nervous for our session but she made us feel so comfortable. Her energy radiated, especially when she said "perfect!" or "got the shot!". She was creative with all the poses she showed us and was patient with us when we struggled. The wait for the gallery was worth it. The pictures came out natural and airy just as I imagined--if not better. I can not wait to see what Lauren captures at our wedding in December. read more

I'm a DJ and I worked with Lauren and her team on a wedding at Orcutt Ranch. She and her team are incredibly nice and very easy to work with. We worked as a team to review the timeline together and made sure we were all prepared whenever a special moment in the wedding was about to happen (ie first dance, toasts, cake cutting, parent dances, etc.). This made my job as the DJ and MC a lot easier when making announcements on the mic for the special moments because I knew her team would be ready to capture those special moments on camera. Lastly, as said above, Lauren and her team are so so nice. They are cool and collected when they are on the job, which puts everyone at ease. I'd love to work with them on an event again and I'd highly recommend them to anybody looking for photographers. read more

We really enjoy working with Lauren! I found her online in January 2021 and this is our second mini shoot with her. I love her patience and charisma. I enjoy working with her she knows how to work with my baby who has autism her understanding and support is amazing. I wish more people had her ability to work with clients with special needs. LOVE HER WORK! read more

Lauren is absolutely amazing! She was my wedding photographer, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. She has such a great, positive energy that it was actually fun to take photos! Both my husband and I think we're super awkward in pictures, but we felt really comfortable this time around thanks to Lauren. The photos came out wonderfully, and we can't thank Lauren and Playful Soul Photography enough! We're so happy Lauren was part of our special day! read more

I decided to do something very special for my mom on her birthday and booked Lauren for a mini shoot. My mom has never had a personal photo shoot for herself and I wanted her to feel special that day. I coordinated theme ideas, outfits, flowers, and color schemes with Lauren and she was so helpful on helping us produce the best outcome for the shoot. In the past, I have been an experienced makeup artist/hair stylist for 17+ years and have worked on numerous styled shoots with world-renowned photographers at WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International) on their magazine shoots and personal workshops and Lauren could not be more professional. I have always been more of a behind the scenes person and never comfortable in front of the camera, but Lauren made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Her feedback, kindness, and humor lighted up the mood for everyone so we can be more comfortable in front of the camera. We received our photos back in a quick and timely matter and I do not think there was a "bad" photo from her. I ABSOLUTELY loved every single photo produced by her. Lauren's youthful approach brings a modern minimalism to her style and we could not be happier with the outcome. What a memorable day we had with her and thank you for capturing these special timeless moments for our family. read more

My experience with Lauren has been amazing from the start. She's great with communication and I appreciate her honesty. I'm not comfortable in front of the camera, but she made the session flow very smoothly. I love that she gives direction on how to pose (I'd be a rock if it weren't for her) I hope to work with Lauren again one day. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Lauren and Jay on my professional head shots. It was my first time ever doing my head shots and they made sure that I was comfortable by taking time to pose me and walk me through the process. They are very professional, experienced and super fun to work with! They made my experience very memorable. What I love most is their creative and artistic vision and the fact that they make sure you are completely satisfied with your session. I highly recommend them! You won't be disappointed! read more

This was our first time doing a photo shoot and I was impressed!! Lauren is a great photographer--fun energy and was very enthusiastic (especially with a baby). We started right on time which is always important especially when you're working with kids. We were so worried about what to do during the photo shoot, but she gave direction for different poses, but was open to what we wanted as well! Glad we did a variety of poses too because now we have a lot to choose from! Loved working with her! read more

Had the cutest Christmas mini photo shoot ! My 3 year old is rather shy but Lauren was patient and warm, she captured some really great photos! I received my gallery just days later!! Incredible. read more

We had the pleasure of working with Lauren for our engagement shoot in Feb, 2022. She is also going to be working with us for our upcoming wedding in October of this year. She has been nothing but amazing. She was so easy to talk to and seemed like she knew exactly what she is doing during our initial consultation call so we booked her right away for our wedding/engagement photos. We were pretty nervous for our engagement shoot but Lauren made us felt at ease and gave us so many different positions to try. She didn't take long at all to deliver our photos afterwards.Our photos came out amazing! We are 100% confident in Lauren that she will capture our best moments on our wedding date. read more

Talk about a great photographer who is truly meant to capture families and kids at their best! Jay of Playful Soul Photography lives up to the name of "playful soul"! His happy, playful and approachable demeanor brought out smiles in my husband, our 6 mo. old daughter and me during our recent photo shoot. We had so much fun and I think the photos he took will really reflect genuine happiness - no fake or forced smiles. Getting our daughter to focus and look at the camera is always challenging, but since Jay has lots of experience working with babies and kids, he was able to capture her attention and get some great shots. We look forward to hiring Jay again in about six months to commemorate when our daughter turns a year old. As far as rates are concerned, they are totally reasonable! read more

Jay shot our engagement photos this past winter and Nicole was able to edit the photos Jay tool. Nicole and Jay are professional in every way possible and can capture the true essence of who you are with their photography. My fiance (Jared) and I had a hard time being a serious while taking pictures. I couldn't stop uncontrollably giggling throughout most of the photos. Despite that, Jay was patient and shot some excellent pictures. Better yet, Jay encouraged my fiance to take a LOTR shot with my ring, in the corner of the 'woods'. Needless to say, all the pictures came out great. If you're looking for good people who will capture you and your family's personality, I highly recommend Jay & Nicole. :) read more

Playful Soul Photography is an adorable husband and wife team. Nicole and Jay are wonderful people to work with. They are very helpful in the process and so easy to get along with. They both have very creative visions in taking photos, especially if you and your fiancé are similar to me and my husband (not supermodels). We definitely didn't know how to pose. When we took our engagement photos, we were at this park/trail, and I'll admit. I totally didn't know what to expect. I was so confused at how these photos were going to turn out. I was thinking to myself, "What kind of photos could he get from a park?" I was so surprised that the shots Jay had taken made us look like we were on an unmarked trail or on a field of tall grass in the middle of nowhere. They came out amazing. Never again will I question their artistic views. They go above and beyond their services. Nicole helped me (the bride) put on my shoes while everyone was running around like chickens with no heads. She even assisted me and my mom in putting on my dress. She helped me keep calm during some stressful situations that involved that darn dress. During our ceremony and reception, they took all the necessary shots that people would like to remember, plus so many more.. from the little girls passed out on chairs to your mom dancing like there's no tomorrow. I'm definitely going to hire them again for the rest of my future events. I would recommend Playful Soul Photography to everyone and their momma. Thank you again for all your hard work and putting up with me, my husband, and our CRAZY FAMILIES! read more