Thea Lauren
Thea Lauren
Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer

 

Old Whaling Station Monterey, CA Wedding

Film and Digital photography with a documentary apraoch

Testimonials

Perfect photos, perfect servic. Booking Thea was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
— Bernardo + Aaron
Thea was the absolute best! I am so grateful to have worked with her, and I hope to hire her again for other events in the future.
— Dana Johnson
Thea is made of absolute magic. Her attention to detail, energy, and positivity are captivating. Her work reflects that, and we are so grateful we were able to work with her for our memorable day! She made sure we were comfortable and had the best time. Thank you for you!
— Estef + Will
Thea perfectly blended in, knew who all our family members were, and knew which shots were important so that we didn’t have to worry about a thing!
— Maria + Alex , Monterey Wedding
She struck the perfect balance between being a professional who would gently guide us during photoshoots and also a new friend who we (and our guests!) felt instantly comfortable with.
— Cat + Matt, Mill Valley Wedding
She was a great combination of being collaborative while still controlling the situation and having a clear vision.
— The Ortiz Family, New York
 
 

Stories

 
 
Big Sur Elopment on 35 mm film

Big sur elopement

Magda + Josh’s Big Sur elopment on 35mm film and digital

Family Portraits

Family Session on Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz

Monterey Bay Wedding

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

INTIMATE BACKYARD WEDDING

Dan + Delsheens backyard wedding in the Bay Area

Monterey Wedding

Beth and Jeff’s intimate wedding at Wave Street Studios

Point Reyes Elopement

Katie & Marks elopement at Kehoe Beach in West Marin

Thea Lauren is a wedding and elopement photographer based in Santa Cruz, CA, just a short drive from Big Sur, CA. She has an organic and timeless photography style that captures the beauty of natural light and candid moments. Her goal is to create images that evoke emotion and tell a story, making her an excellent choice for couples who want their photos to have a personal touch.