A B O U T L J
You’ve curated every detail with care—not just how your wedding will look, but how it will feel. The morning begins in your feather-trimmed silk pajamas, champagne in hand, surrounded by your closest girls. The scent of fresh florals lingers in the air, and that playlist you’ve been perfecting the moment that ring slipped on your finger. The planner has the timeline. The seating chart is final. The energy? Electric.
Enter Lauren Jonas—Charleston-based fine art film wedding photographer—with a calm presence, an editorial eye, and an uncanny instinct for capturing the kind of moments you never want to forget.
Of course, she’ll deliver the artful flatlays and the portraits worthy of the pages of Vogue Weddings. But her true gift lies in the unplanned. Your veil catching golden light like it’s on cue. The sweep of your dress during your first dance. The rain that arrives at just the right (or wrong) moment—and somehow makes it all feel even more romantic. The room erupting when your song plays. And your grandmother—grinning, holding court on the dance floor like she’s waited her whole life for this.
These are the soul-filled moments that make a wedding unforgettable. Real. Radiant. Unrepeatable.
With a formal education in photography and nearly a decade of experience, Lauren is known for her seamless blend of editorial sophistication and emotional depth. She brings a warm, people-first approach, intuitive timing, and calm confidence to every celebration. She doesn’t just see moments—she feels them. And she captures them on timeless analog film, chosen for its texture, depth, and that unmistakable sense of nostalgia.
The result? A visual narrative that is rich in texture, layered with emotion, and preserved with intention. So that ten, twenty, fifty years from now, you don’t just remember your wedding day—you feel it, fully, all over again.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
My husband: In October 2020, we invited our people to Umbria for what turned into the most unforgettable week—pasta, dancing, and a whole lot of love. He’s my best decision, hands down.
Obsessed with organizing. If it fits in a clear bin and has a label, I’m basically euphoric.
Homemade costumes? Always. If there’s a theme, I’m dressing for it—and chances are I’m dragging my husband into it too!
Belting Celine Dion like I’m headlining Vegas (and yes, every word is from the heart).
An ice-cold Coca-Cola in a can? Practically my wedding day ritual.
If it’s neutral, floral, peplum, or qualifies as a party pant (you know the kind—your butt looks good and your night’s already better)… I’m in. Bonus points if it’s from Anthropologie.
We collect magnets from every country we visit — call it kitschy, call it charming, but our fridge is basically a passport at this point. Latest stamp? Ecuador.
There’s always music playing—cinematic instrumentals, soulful vocals, moody electronic… and the occasional Biggie track to keep the energy up while I edit.
My son made his debut in August 2023—he arrived early, right in the middle of my beachside maternity shoot (yes, my water broke during the session!). It was equal parts chaos and magic.
Favorite candy? Cadbury Mini Eggs, hands down. They're basically seasonal luxury. Peanut M&Ms come in at a very close second—because a girl’s gotta have options.
