I believe love is in the little moments—the way your hands find each other without thinking, the soft laughter between kisses, and the quiet in-between glances that say everything. My approach is all about capturing that real connection. I want your photos to feel like you -- natural, warm, and full of emotion. I’ll guide you just enough to help you feel comfortable, but the magic really happens when you’re just being yourselves. My goal is to give you images that not only look beautiful, but bring you right back to how it all felt.

My approach

hi,  i'm Lauren

Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m a full-time photographer based in Kansas City, MIssouri, and I’ve had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. What started as a hobby turned into a passion for capturing love and real meaningful stories.
When I’m not behind the camera, I’m hanging with my two cats, going on hot girl walks, or binging Real Housewives. I’m all about connection, and I can’t wait to document yours in a way that feels like you.

Lauren Novak

I'M OBSESSED WITH:


Taylor Swift 

Enneagram # :



9

year i STARTED THIS BUSINESS:




2018

MY PERFECT HOBBY:





Online Shopping


Stuff you need to know about me

go to 7brew order:


Iced Blondie

Shows I'm currently watching

Love Island + real house wives of oC

zodiac sign:



Virgo


FAVORITE ICE CREAM:




Cookies + Cream

Travel Bucket List

Grand tetons
Hawaii
Yosemite Np
Glacier Np
GREECE
ITALY
ICELAND
ALASKA
IRELAND

IF you are having your wedding/elopement in any of these places, you'll get a discount on my packages!

Baylee + Bryce

We are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Lauren for both our engagement and wedding photos! From the very beginning, she just got us—she listened to every idea I had and brought my vision to life even better than I imagined. Her eye for detail, creativity, and ability to capture authentic, beautiful moments is truly unmatched. Lauren made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and somehow managed to capture every special moment. Our photos are STUNNING—timeless, emotional, and full of joy. I still can’t stop looking at them. I cannot wait to get all of our wedding photos back because I know from our sneak peaks, they are going to be beyond amazing. If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, patient, and an absolute joy to work with, Lauren is your person. She is a true artist and a total pro. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

Loved working with Lauren for my college graduation photos! She was so accommodating, made me feel comfortable, and gave me so many good ideas during the session. I will definitely use her in the future!

Crosby

If I could google every quality and characteristic of my dream photographer, Lauren Novak would pop up!! Lauren is truly the best of the best. She shot our engagement pictures & wedding day! She was always willing to hop on a call during planning to ease any of my worries. Lauren makes you feel incredibly comfortable during shoots with all the right poses and ability to see “The Shot”. She is so kind and has such a calm presence, but she is a true professional, turning on the serious business woman when she needs to to reel in unfocused groomsmen & family when it’s go time. I was so confident on wedding day knowing we were in good hands. And our photos themselves.. oh my goodness, I thought our engagement picture were good.. our wedding pictures absolutely stunned us with how incredibly she captured our love and our day. We will forever treasure the pictures she took, she is SO talented!

Mia+ Nick

Hannah +Bobby

Lauren is literally the best photographer I’ve ever had. She has become a part of the family!! She has done my Christmas photos, graduation photos, pregnancy announcement, and fun photos in San Diego for my family. She also did my best friend’s elopement shoot. She is so caring and really makes your vision come to life. She is always my first call! I recommend her over any other photographer I’ve had. Her work speaks for itself. Lauren we love you!!!

Addi

Lauren did two photo sessions for my 2025 graduate. She was amazing to work with and made my daughter feel so comfortable. The quality of the photos were top notch. We received so many compliments on my daughter's senior portraits and would use Lauren again and again!

Stephanie + Austin

Lauren, these are absolutely beautiful. Regardless of the cold weather, your warmth behind the lens does not go unnoticed!!! You created a collection of memories Austin & I will cherish forever— thank you so much for everything! You truly are so talented & we are so grateful we found you to take our photos! 🤍

Micky + Tommy

Lauren!!! Tommy and I are going through them right now. They are beautiful and we are so happy to see them. We definitely always want to relive this day and you always capture our most precious moments in life. We are so lucky to have you Lauren! You are amazing as always and we love your work! I cry they are so beautiful 

Aubrie + Cam

I highly recommend using Lauren as your photographer! She did our engagement and wedding photos and we couldn't be more happier with how they turned out! We have been married for a year and a half, and still find ourselves going back to look at all our photos to relieve our best day. Lauren is super easy to communicate and work with. She made us feel so comfortable being in front of the camera. We got our photos back within a reasonable amount of time. We plan on using her for any and all future photos in the future!

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