Meet Laura

Young woman with curly hair taking a mirror selfie in a bright, minimalist room, smiling and wearing a white tank top, gray jeans, black boots, and holding a camera.

Arizona Wedding Photographer

MEET YOUR CALM IN THE WEDDING DAY CHAOS…

The human behind Raw By Laura

I’m the one fixing veils, wrangling groomsmen, calming nerves, and nodding along while Uncle Bob tells me about his photography “experience” - all while quietly catching the moments that matter most. I’m also a proud crybaby Cancer, so ceremonies hit me right in the soul (don’t worry- I shoot perfectly through watery eyes and the Arizona heat).

I blend in when needed, guide when it helps, and make sure your day feels effortless, fun, and fully yours- while your story is being documented beautifully in real time.

Rooted in Two Cultures

I’m Colombian at heart and American by way- carrying two homes, two cultures, and two languages into every space I enter. As a bilingual wedding photographer fluent in English and Spanish, I connect naturally with couples from diverse and multicultural backgrounds, creating a photography experience that feels personal, understood, and como en casa.

My perspective shapes the way I document weddings… with warmth, awareness, and a deep respect for family, tradition, and the moments that bring people together.

I’m always open to photographing celebrations across different cultures, religions, identities, and love stories, and I proudly create an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming space where every couple feels seen, respected, and celebrated.

Whether your wedding is local or destination, intimate or vibrant, I approach it with intention, connection y corazón.

A woman with curly black hair smiling, wearing a beige suit, standing with one foot raised while holding a camera, against a plain white wall.

Where It All Began

Before becoming a full-time Arizona wedding photographer, I spent 7 years working in nonprofit organizations as a Child Advocate, Social Worker, and Corporate Trainer within immigration and child protective services.

Those experiences shaped my ability to connect with people, listen to their stories, and recognize the beauty in genuine, unscripted moments while also instilling the professionalism, responsibility, and calm presence I bring to every wedding day.

I first picked up a camera in 2012, and photography quickly became my creative outlet. In 2014, while working for a wedding event company in Brooklyn, New York, I began photographing weddings and instantly knew this was where I belonged. After earning my bachelor's degree and spending time in a traditional 9-to-5 career, I realized I wanted to dedicate my life to documenting stories that truly mattered.

In 2023, I took the leap and built Raw By Laura into a full-time Arizona wedding photography business, focused on capturing genuine connection, real emotion, and timeless, story-driven imagery for couples across Arizona and destinations worldwide.

Things I love

  • A bride and groom in wedding attire embrace outdoors among trees, with the bride holding a bouquet of white and peach flowers.

    My Husband

  • A woman with curly hair, wearing a red jacket with Japanese patches, is enthusiastically smiling as she holds a large piece of sugarcane near the mouth of an elephant. They are outdoors in a lush, green setting with trees and mountains in the background, and there is a wooden table with more sugarcane and a basket in the foreground.

    Traveling

  • Four dogs resting on a blanket inside a vehicle's trunk area, with a rear window in the background.

    My Dogs

  • Young woman with tattoos eating a hot dog at an outdoor food stall at night.

    Food

  • A woman with curly hair and earrings relaxing in a body of water during sunset, with mountains in the background.

    Sunsets

  • Creating

If you’re searching for an

Arizona wedding photographer

who blends guidance, calm energy,

and storytelling, you’re in the right place.

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