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  brittniwillie.com says:

  "I cannot believe I haven't written Lauren a testionial! She is one of the most inspirational and influencial photographers. Every photograph she posts has the most vibrantly beautiful colors and flawless skintones. I haven't the slightest clue how she does it but I am forever amazed! Keep it up Lauren... love your stuff beyond words."

  10th June, 2011

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  the wash says:

  "I think Lauren Marek is rad, and so is her expression through photography. I think there is an open door for her to get into many different types of photography and I hope she continues to walk through and experience these doors [that are open ;)]
  
  I'm stoked that flickr exists and connects people and inspires artists visually. Glad to have "run into" Lauren via the internets. Keep shooting and sharing. :]"

  4th March, 2011

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  Sarah VDL says:

  "I have never written a testimonial before, but I totally think you deserve one.
  
  Your photos aren't just pictures, they are a reflection of emotions. In each and every one of them I find love and friendship. You capture life in a way I am trying to for a long, long time. Also you can put something from yourself in your photos, and that's very hard to do.
  Keep on going like this, you're such an inspiration for me!
  
  Sarah"

  6th January, 2011

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  Bethany Wouters says:

  "Lauren takes beautful photos. All of the portraits she takes have wonderful clarity and tones. She is beautiful inside and out. May God bless her in ways unexplainable. :)"

  29th October, 2010

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  Abigail G. says:

  "I have been a huge fan of Lauren's photos ever since I discovered flickr. She is such an amazing inspiration, with such a wide range of work. I know I can always turn to her stream to remind myself that, in the end, we are all human. Her photos are so real. That is what I love about Lauren's photography."

  16th October, 2010

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  BeckeeRenae says:

  "I could look through your stream for hours
  because you don't just take pictures,
  you capture memories.
  Beautiful memories."

  12th September, 2010

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  DavisGavitt says:

  "Well, I've finally got around to writing a testimonial for you!
  
  You really deserve all the compliments and publicity you get because you really are amazing. You are one of my inspirations, right up there with Jim Henson and The Beatles. Whenever I get into photographer's block I always think to myself "What would Lauren do? (WWLD)" and I think you would just capture your life and everything around you. I've been following you for about a year now and I feel as though I know Mary, Stephanie, John, and of course, you! I'm always blown away with what you can do with a camera and I brag about you to all of my friends like you are my kid or something. So what I'm trying to say is God bless you, Lauren Marek. I'm so thankful that you picked up a camera and touched so many people's hearts. Keep doing what you do and you'll go places.
  
  With Love,
  Davis Gavitt. :]"

  2nd September, 2010

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  lauren r w says:

  "I just looked through your photostream today... oh my god you have so much talent. you're able to capture everyday life in such a way that everyone can feel what you feel. they remind me of things about my life, about american life, and that's just so wonderful. your pictures are real, they are priceless. you're going to go far."

  2nd September, 2010

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  run me through says:

  "You know those moments in life that are so simple and beautiful, and you just sort of wish you could stop time and revel in them forever? Lauren's stream is full of those moments. And I don't know what else to say except that you inspire me, Lauren :)"

  28th August, 2010

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  The girl. Amelia. says:

  "Lauren documents life
  and she does it marvelously"

  27th August, 2010

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  **audrey says:

  "I admire your photos so much - you have an enormous talent for capturing moments, emotions, humor, memories, personalities and awesomeness. That's something I aspire to be able to do and looking at your work encourages me to improve. I'm so glad I ran across your photostream months ago...because it has without a doubt grown to be one of my favorites. Thanks for being awesome :)"

  11th August, 2010

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  rebekah.campbell says:

  "You are an utterly amazing memory maker and creative artist. I love that I can browse through your work and find a million faces looking back at me; and that each and every shot is portrayed with something special behind it. Your mind is so good.
  
  And you inspire me to no end."

  4th August, 2010

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  lindsay gray* says:

  "I love how every photo of yours looks like a memory, and I can tell that there's a story behind everything that you won't forget. You're wonderful."

  27th June, 2010

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  ayana. says:

  "it's been almost a year since i discovered lauren's work and what a year it has been! to see her mature in such a short amount of time has been both rewarding and inspirational. her incredible knack for capturing the human spirit and emotion through her lens is unreal and her portraits are always breathtaking. i look forward to seeing her work in the years to come and wish her continued success in all she puts her hands to :]
  
  god bless,
  -ayana."

  16th June, 2010

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  Meredith Amadee says:

  "lauren, i've been a fan of your photos for quite some time now, but i've begun to realize how truly talented you are. you capture moments that may be insignificant but you see the beauty in them and you make others realize too. i am mesmerized by what you do, and I'm so glad that you see it as an honor to God. thank you, and please never stop doing this."

  16th June, 2010

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  Ian Komac says:

  "I don't really know how to start. But firt I want to say that you're awesome! Your photos are so inspiring. The colors in your photos are always perfect. I love the shots you take of mary, but I love all your photos!"

  15th June, 2010

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  Fernando Farfán says:

  "You are really really really really good."

  8th April, 2010

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  eemilyclairee says:

  "lauren!
  Goodness. It is now time for me to right you a testimonial! I don't even know where to start. I love your photostream so much. I especially love your distant encounters series. Every one of them makes me feel like I am really there. Only amazing photographers can master that. Your ideas are so incredible that it makes me want to see how your brain works. You always have the best tones and models and lighting and freaking the best EVERYTHING! I could go on forever and write so much more about your stunning ability to photograph anything and make it beautiful but I don't want to rant. What I've been wanting to say is that I can tell you will really amount to something one day and impress everyone with your photography.
  emily."

  4th April, 2010

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  electrocute. says:

  "alright so me thinks its SORT OF about time that i write one of these pour vous.
  
  every single one of your photos tells a story. i know that sounds mega cliché but its true. and everything in them is so spot on its actually a bit ridiculous haha
  plus whenever you comment on my photos is get SO excited because its like WAH OK she likes my photo, this is really awesome because she thinks that this is awesome and then just from there it makes my day so much better! i can't wait to see your stuff in magazines.. they belong to be in galleries, or in how-to-be-awesome-like-lauren books. hehehe
  
  i love every single one of your photos, they never stop amazing me, and i am always so excited for what's coming next. :)"

  24th March, 2010

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  alissa claire photography says:

  "You're constantly one of those people I look to for inspiration. The portraits are what grab me the most. From the way they're edited to the expressions captured in each of them, I can't help but fall in love. I enjoy every upload."

  22nd March, 2010

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  kellycurtin says:

  "Lauren's stream is impressive and inspiring. She does wonders with natural light and has a very effective shooting style. I still cannot get over the fact that she gets so many amazing shots with a D40, I love seeing new photos pop up in her stream."

  14th March, 2010

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  Jordan Blanchard says:

  "Your pictures are so well done. All of them are composed in a way that just shows you know what your doing. You have an eye and you make that known through your work. I really enjoy your pictures."

  25th February, 2010

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  lauren kristin says:

  "oh gosh. I should have written this quite awhile ago.
  
  Lauren's photos are just incredible. Many of her photos tell stories about the people in them, but they let you make it up. The possiblities are endless and that is just what I love about her photostream. Lauren was one of the first contacts I added on here and I have gotten to see how her photography has progressed, and it is just so fun to watch. I hope this girl never stops shooting cause it's all beautiful! :)"

  22nd February, 2010

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  cardigans & cattails. says:

  "Lauren, there are a few things I like about you:
  Your strong Christian faith, it's admirable.
  Your lovely photos, I can't tell you how much I look up to you."

  14th February, 2010

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  L.A. Birdie Photography says:

  "YAY! I can write you a testimonial now :D
  Lauren, your photos are so impressive. They are full of incredible and really creative colors, light, and flares! You're one of the first other Christian photographers I came across when I started interacting with people on Flickr. I looked through all of your work then. You're really a fantastic photographer, and it looks like you could go so far with it :)
  ~Lindsay Anne"

  10th February, 2010

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  Nathan Milner says:

  "Laurenmarek's photos are always stunning.
  Every single one seems to tell a detailed story, if it be a portrait of someone etc.
  Her photos are always beautifully lit, amazing detail and clarity.
  I always look forward to see what she has done everytime she uploads.
  =]"

  4th February, 2010

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  Ashton Dixon says:

  "Lauren is so fantastic, over the past few months her work has gone from good to amazing. Her processing is perfect and her portraits are some of the best that I've seen. I really love too that she incorporates her faith in her photos, I think that its a beautiful thing.
  
  Watch out for her, she will be famous someday."

  2nd February, 2010

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  absolut clutzy says:

  "lauren is one of those people whose photo's you see and think they should be in a magazine. a book. even a billboard. they are just that good.
  her processing is flawless and she shoots in a style that is unique to only her. it's really hard to not go through her entire stream and just favorite everything in sight.
  lauren, you are simply amazing. one of my favorite photographers on flickr."

  28th January, 2010

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  Elsie{In Wonderland} says:

  "Its really hard to capture such great emotion in other people.
  your one of the few people I know that do a phenomenal job at it :)
  You have such a natural talent with photography =] Every photo is so amazing, I want to favorite them all !
  good luck with whatever you do! I know you'll go far :)"

  23rd January, 2010

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  kk.grace says:

  "I'm not sure if I can even say anything that hasn't already been said, but I will try! Lauren's pictures were one of the first ones I saw when I joined Flickr, and I instantly fell in love with them. They are all gorgeous, and full of every type of emotion. To sum it all up, her photos are incredible."

  18th January, 2010

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  haleyma says:

  "Surprisingly skillful, goes to show you don't need a D3 to get amazing photos.
  
  Really, I don't know how she does it.
  
  Glad to see another Christian and D40 user! haha *high fives*"

  8th January, 2010

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  .cait/rose says:

  "You take the most gorgeous sun flare pictures ever!"

  6th January, 2010

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  Caitlin Lois says:

  "I'm finally getting around to writing a testimonial for you!
  Your photographs are so amazing and you have a way of capturing light beautifully! Every time I see a new upload from you, I get really excited haha. And your editing is super duper awesome and subtle, but gorgeous! I can't wait to see what you come up with next :)"

  30th December, 2009

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  christinajohns says:

  "Lauren's take on photography is so unique it's hard to put into words. Her command of lighting and composition is so superb that you barely notice how brilliantly she captured her superb. It doesn't seem like a photograph, it seems like a slice of life. It is such a joy to experience her photography."

  29th December, 2009

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  jenny.d says:

  "lauren inspires me SO much! she reminds me that my d40 is just fine and can take amazing photos. her photos make me want to get off my butt and go shoot!"

  28th December, 2009

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  Hannah Julia says:

  "laurenmarek, is a true inspiration her work is just so pure and amazing.(:"

  27th December, 2009

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  tulips & turpentine says:

  "An artist. This girl is absolute perfection."

  26th December, 2009

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  Thomas McCarty says:

  "Every single picture I've seen from Lauren is pure gold. Each photo is so unique and creative. I love clicking through her photostream because it inspires me to go shoot more pictures! Lauren is one of Flickrs finest photographers!"

  23rd December, 2009

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  arielle e. says:

  "well, you are most certainly incredible. that's for sure. idk why i didn't write you one of these sooner! i'm not very good at thinking of what to say, but you're amazing. never forget it. :)"

  22nd December, 2009

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  Eduardo Acierno says:

  "lauren's pictures are amazing
  she puts her soul in her pictures. and she expresses all her feelings through them. her pictures never cease to make me smile. and they always make me feel curious and amazed.
  
  the tones and colors of her work are lovely
  keeep it up girl
  serioulsy youre amazing.
  
  never stop taking picture.
  EVER"

  21st December, 2009

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  Beca C. says:

  "Lauren is the real deal. :) I'm always checking her stream for new stuff. She is SO talented and super sweet. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her."

  21st December, 2009

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  cessiah says:

  "lauren's photos are pure magic.
  i love her stream to bits...it's so full of life and love.
  and her eye for a mighty composition is impeccable.
  her photos are some of my favourites in the wholen wide flickr world of flickr. and the real world too.
  x"

  18th December, 2009

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  Aprille Janine says:

  "Lauren takes the best portraits!
  I love the way she edits, a lot of her photos almost have a film feel to them....
  Wonderful use of color and natural light as well. =D"

  13th December, 2009

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  peyton ;) says:

  "wow, what can i say .
  
  her stream is amazing. she never fails to inspire me. i enjoy visiting her stream. i kind of wished she was my neighbor and we could eat cereal at dinner and talk about photography and life. From knowing her just from flickr and through her photo's i can honestly say that she seem like a wonderful role model and person. She is one who has commented my pictures even when i felt they were at there worst and has encouraged me when she didn't even know it. I appreciate her faith and Jesus and her amazing photos. Her stream itself is an steady flow of creative inspiringness. i enjoy it."

  29th November, 2009

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  Stand By Me Photography// Alisha Marie says:

  "Your stream amazes me. Every time I see a new picture from you I get excited. I love everyone of your pictures and they inspire me. I wish and hope that someday I will be able to take pictures HALF as well as you do.
  -Alisha Graefe"

  28th November, 2009

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  AM Fotografia says:

  "Lauren always give me a inspirayion when i visit her stream. She is so lovely in commenting my photos and i love to comment every picture she takes when i have time. Lauren you are an amazing photographer with so much talent and sucess to come! Thank you for everything, and sorry me about my bad english! :)"

  7th November, 2009

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  jenna cleveland. says:

  "I love all your photos! You have amazing taste in what to take photos of and you're editing is always perfect :) You also inspire me so much by putting a verse with each photo.
  You have such lovley photos :D
  Jenna"

  4th November, 2009

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  Kelly Rosen says:

  "Each of Lauren's photos is so perfect yet distinctly different from one another. She is so sweet and inspirational. Ever since I added her I find myself unable to resist commenting. She is just too good! She has definately inspired me to work with my hands more due to her lovely hand shots. So get to know the awesome Lauren and her photography!"

  2nd November, 2009

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  kelsey_lovefusionphoto says:

  "You've got a serious amount of joy in you and i can tell where it comes from. Jesus is so important in your life and photography! That's how its supposed to be! You're pictures are always inspiring and you're so good at it!!! Keep up the faith! You're doing such a mighty work in storing up treasure in heaven :)"

  21st October, 2009

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  rachelemily, says:

  "So, I'd just like to say that Lauren is definately one of my favorite photographers, her portraits are beyond amazing. She's really friendly too :) I always love every single photo she uploads."

  18th October, 2009

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  Sweetly.Broken says:

  "I’m very surprised I haven't left Lauren a testimonial. Well she is an amazing photographer. The depth and emotion in her pictures is phenomenal. She does such a great job with many different types of photography. Whenever she puts bible verses under pictures captions it always makes me smile; I love it when people do that. If you haven’t looked through her photo stream I would HIGHLY recommend it. You will be blown away."

  10th October, 2009

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  mydearDelilah says:

  "Just found Lauren's photostream, and I am very glad. There are a few flickrites I am truly glad for finding, Lauren's work is so cute. It has emotion, and a lot of depth. And the quality of her work is simply superb, continue on!"

  4th October, 2009

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  lucy frances says:

  "The way you incorporate your spiritual beliefs into your amazing, eye catching photos just blows my mind, please keep up the good work. (:"

  30th September, 2009

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  shewatchedthesky says:

  "Ok so it didn't really take me that long when i first saw Laurens photos to want to write her a testimonial. This girl as a photographer is astonishing, her ability to capture the simplest and most ordinary things and make them seem so extraordinary is UH-MAZING!. You have to be crazy not to see the beauty in her photographs. As a person, she is one of the sweetest people I've gotten lucky to know through here, she always takes the time to leave a nice comment on my stream. Please don't ever stop taking photos Lauren :)"

  27th September, 2009

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  tiffany.von says:

  "bottom line:
  your love for God is so so beautiful, and truly inspiring.
  every time you post another photo I can always know there's an encouraging verse, right there.
  you and your pictures are wonderful."

  17th September, 2009

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  Hannah.Elizabeth says:

  "lauren is such a lovely photographer. Her photos are so gorgeous and i love her processing :) I think she's got a stream worth watching as it grows. Her streams so fun and full of life, i can't wait to see more! :)"

  15th July, 2009

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  Ло says:

  "Lauren has impressive photostream... I think, she is very nice and talented girl :)
  thanks to her page, I can look at the everyday lives of American people =)
  It gives me great pleasure.
  Thank you Lauren ;)
  continue to do so and sorry for the terrible English ;P"

  8th July, 2009

Name:

Lauren Marek

Joined:

February 2008

Hometown:

Bellville TX

Currently:

Dallas TX, USA

I am:

Female and Single

Occupation:

Student

Website:

photo website