Simone & Jack | Nooitgedacht
September 18, 2023 —
- Wedding
I am a Cape Town based wedding and elopement photographer and the face behind Lauren Pretorius Photography.
I am driven by connection, a love for people and the stories that they share. My passion lies in capturing images that are not only beautiful, but capture the essence of the people in them.
My focus is to document weddings in a natural and non-obtrusive way, highlighting what truly matters during the day.
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“Honestly, we cannot tell you how incredible these are and how beautifully you captured our day. Looking through these photos has taken us right back to every moment and we’re balling! 😭
We didn’t even feel you there for most of the time and when we did, it’s like you were just part of our extended family and joining the party! Such a wonderfully calm energy, thank you.
We are SO so pleased we found you and so grateful for what you captured .”
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“Words cannot truly express how wonderfully you captured our special day.
You really did capture the essence of every unique moment in each picture, and Luigi was spot on when he said ‘some people learn photography and others are born with it, and Lauren is definitely one of the later!
We were both so worried about not being great in front of the camera.. yet through the engagement shoot and the day of the wedding you completely erased those fears and somehow turned them into incredible pictures!”
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“We both agree that having you there was probably the single best decision of the entire wedding. You have such a warm, calming presence and truly took on the role of coordinator, friend, supporter and so much more. The little gestures like giving me a sip of your water when we were on the way to the ceremony and running to grab my lipstick for me did not go unnoticed and I was truly grateful to have you there. You were so invested in not only getting the perfect shots but also making sure we enjoyed it all”
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“Hi Lauren, just wanted to let you know that I received the photos. Wow! They’re absolutely amazing. Thank you for the wonderful experience and making me feel so at ease. It’s so nice to have a set of photos that I can look back at especially as I enter this new chapter in my life.”
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“You are one of the most lovely women I have ever met and a super talented photographer. You made everyone feel so special and welcomed when you were around, and I don’t think anyone could have captured our magical day as beautiful as you did.”
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“From the first time I emailed you, I could see how beautiful of a person you are! You are quick with your responses, always very patient, and made us feel very confident. You made us feel very comfortable both during our engagement shoot and wedding shoot. Your friendliness and professionalism made us feel like we’ve known you for a long time, and we had the best times of our lives! And needless to say, your images are out of this world! They are the most stunning, honest, and are just beyond perfection.”
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“WE LOVE EVERY. SINGLE. PHOTO!
You managed to capture the happiness and fun PERFECTLY, and we just LOVE the candid little shots of us and the guests in between!
EVERY wedding needs a Lauren! Some of our guests actually asked us if we HAD a photographer because they can't remember seeing you guys around - which is a HUGE complement, because you guys were so incredibly stealthy. You are one skilled lady, and I'm having EXTREME difficulty putting into words just how much we love the photos ❤ ❤”
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“First of all, oh my goodness!!!! The photos are AMAZING
Seeing our wedding photos has brought us so much joy and happiness. We cannot even express how over the moon we are with how they turned out. You exceeded every expectation and have completely blown us away.
Having you as apart of our day was so special. You truly made us so calm and comfortable and it just wouldn’t have been the same with anyone else!
You have given us the most beautiful gift and we are so grateful for you.”
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“We can not thank you enough for capturing our special day with such care and love and patience. We Love ALL OF the photos. We relive every moment, every time we look at them, thanks to your amazing story-telling skills through your lens.
You have captured the love we felt in the air that day. We are forever grateful for the effort you put in and the "amazingness" that you have delivered to us.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.”
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“Hi Lauren,
Joh, we don’t have words! This is amazing!
Once again, thank you so so much for capturing every special moment of our special day. This brings back so many memories of the day as well as special feelings we felt on the day.
Thank you so much we appreciate everything you did for us and we can’t pick one favourite, they’re all fantastic 🤩❤️”
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“I cannot begin to express my excitement about our wedding photos!
Working with Lauren was an excellent experience and she went absolutely above and beyond from start to finish.
Every time I open my wedding album I am overjoyed and my heart is filled with happiness looking through each and every image.
Thank you so much for your hard work We are honoured to remember our wedding day through your exceptional work!”
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