Lauren was very professional and made me feel at ease while doing a photo shoot. She was creative and resourceful in getting the right look for the situation. She was caring and it was obvious she wanted me to feel that I was getting out of the photo project what I needed. I very much appreciated her skills, knowledge, approach and presence. I would hire her again without reservation. John
Lauren Tobias Photography
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- 36 hires
- Based in Bozeman, MT
- 3 years in business
- 1 employee
- Background checked
About Lauren Tobias Photography
Most of the people I photograph are couples, and I genuinely love it (although I also love working with families, individuals, and groups of friends!). Whether it’s an engagement, anniversary, surprise proposal, save-the-date, or just wanting updated photos together, I want your session to feel less like a ‘photoshoot’ and more like an experience you’ll actually enjoy. My approach is highly collaborative. Bring me your vision, and we’ll bring it to life together. And if you don’t have a vision yet, that’s okay too, I’ll help you tease it out! My turnaround time to get your full gallery back to you is 2-3 weeks for standard shoots and 4-5 weeks for weddings. You usually end up with 50-100 professionally edited photos for a standard 1-hr shoot. If you “don’t like being photographed,” you’re not alone, and you’ve come to the right place. Being in front of a camera is vulnerable. You’re asking someone to really see you and capture you the way you hope to be seen. I don’t take that responsibility lightly. My goal is to help you feel comfortable enough that your genuine connection naturally comes through. By day, I’m a couples counselor, and that naturally carries into my photography. I’ll probably ask a few fun, connective questions and gently guide you in ways that make the session feel more like a date than a performance. My favorite photos are almost always the ones where you forget the camera is there. I’ve been practicing photography for about 10 years, and commenced my business in Jan. 2024. I love being able to use my favorite hobby to share joy with people during their special moments of life!
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I can’t recommend Lauren enough, especially for engagement photos. She did an incredible job capturing genuine emotion while still giving us the space to fully enjoy the moment. The photos feel natural and authentic, and she didn’t miss any of the important moments. Lauren really takes the time to get to know her clients and tailors each session to the couple she’s working with. She even scoped out the location a week beforehand and gave us helpful tips that made the session go smoothly. She was also very flexible with planning the shoot since I coordinated things with her ahead of time. Overall, the experience was easy, relaxed, and professional. 10/10 — I’d highly recommend her for engagement photos or any kind of photography. Ps, the photos I attached are just the sneak peaks, so they are slightly blurry, but the final shots will not be blurry.
Lauren took our son's senior portraits and we honestly couldn't be happier with the experience or the final images. She met him for the very first time that day and was able to put him at ease in what can be a pretty personal (and often awkward) situation for a teenager. She had him laughing, relaxed, and comfortable in front of the camera, which really shows in the photos. From a photography standpoint, her work is excellent. The compositions are thoughtful and varied, the use of natural light and depth of field is beautiful, and she captured a great mix of classic portraits and more candid, personality-filled shots. We ended up with a whole series of images where at least 85% could have easily been "the one," and our son was able to choose his favorite from several great options. There was also a wide variety of styles and backgrounds, which gave us a lot of flexibility for yearbook, family, and personal use. The turnround time was almost immediate, the editing was clean and professional (natural color, flattering, but not overdone), and the entire process felt organized and respectful of our timeline. For the quality of the work, the session length, and the number of usable images, the value is really outstanding. I also have had the privilege of knowing Lauren personally, and the professionalism, care, and integrity she brings to her life are exactly what she brings to her photography. I recommend her wholeheartedly for senior portraits and any other portrait work.
Lauren was so responsive to my initial request and had great communication about my thoughts and ideas for our photo shoot. She was prompt and prepared and had great ideas for the session. She captured some fantastic pictures to celebrate our 25th anniversary and made it so fun! We never felt uncomfortable or rushed. She also had our images to us within a week! If you are in Montana, look no further for a photographer. Lauren is amazing!
Lauren helped me plan and shoot a surprise proposal, and I seriously cannot say enough good things about my whole experience working with her!! In short, I give her 100% credit for a perfect proposal, and my now fiancé and I truly couldn’t be happier with the quality of the photos that were captured. I came to Montana for the first time ever, from all the way across the country, with absolutely zero knowledge of the area. From Bozeman to Yellowstone, Lauren helped me hone in on an absolutely perfect proposal location that I couldn’t be happier with. I had so, so many questions and concerns throughout the whole process, and she couldn’t have been easier to work with—and although I was an absolute stress ball, she tied everything together seamlessly. Her work speaks for itself—you will not be disappointed in your decision to choose her for your next shoot!!
Lauren was absolutely fantastic to work with! She recently did my girlfriend’s graduation photos and exceeded all expectations. From the start, she was incredibly responsive and professional, which made scheduling and communication super easy. My girlfriend really appreciated how flexible and easygoing Lauren was throughout the process—she took the time to understand her vision for the shoot and brought it to life beautifully. At the same time, Lauren offered great suggestions that enhanced the final result. The turnaround on the photos was impressively fast, and the quality was amazing. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer!
Working with Lauren was a blast!! We needed some photos for our save the dates and ended up with so much more ❤️ We had a lot of fun and we can’t stop raving about these photos!!
Lauren was amazing! We are so happy with how the photos turned out! It was never awkward during the shoot, she had a few ideas and was willing to try some of the poses we wanted as well! She got some pictures back to us the next day and was just overall very easygoing and fun to work with
Tobias photographer did a phenomenal job capturing joyful moments in our engagement photo session! I would hire her again!
Lauren was super easy to work with and the photos came out amazing. Would highly recommend!!!!
Lauren photographed my daughter's bridal shower. She has an amazing eye/talent for capturing the natural moments. She was truly a pleasure to work with; she is genuine and listens to the client's wish list, in order to deliver the desired outcome. Lauren's response time and turnaround time for the final link were very timely. I would definitely recommend her services. The photos speak for themselves! Thank you Lauren!
Lauren is AMAZING!! She was so collaborative with us prior to the photoshoot and she truly captured our vision! We had to reschedule the shoot multiple times due to unexpected weather and she was so flexible and communicative! Taking photos can sometimes be awkward but Lauren made the experience so easy, comfortable, and fun! These are my favorite photos we've ever had and we couldn't be happier with how they turned out! We absolutely recommend Lauren to anyone looking to get their photos taken!
Lauren was great! We absolutely loved our engagement photos. She is such a nice person and genuinely loves the outdoors & photography. We even got to meet her cute dog. I can't recommend her enough. If you are in Bozeman and need your pictures done....BOOK HER! 10/10 recommend. She's great 👍
She was quick to respond to my inquiry as well as offering a great explanation to all of my questions. She was very friendly and we were able to get me on the books in a reasonable time frame I am very excited to see how the photos turn out. I will be working with her in the future as my family grows!!
Lauren was a pleasant surprise! She has an amazing talent that we felt absolutely blessed by. Lauren is extremely gifted in her artistry and very enthusiastic. Her genuine personality and sweet demeanor made us 100% comfortable in front of the camera, and she was just as excited as us to see the final edits. Obviously passionate about photography, our special day was perfectly captured by Lauren. Our personalities and love for each other were obvious. The beautiful pictures are a wedding gift we will treasure for a lifetime. We are extremely grateful and highly recommend Lauren.
Best family photo experience we have ever had. Lauren made it comfortable and fun. Thank you so much!!
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