Lauren Vied Allen is a Mexican American photographer, motion director, and stylist who specializes in food, beverage, and a zest-for-life lifestyle commercial and editorial work. Her bright, tantalizing, and eclectic style brings a photographic sophistication and edginess to the food and folks on the other side of her camera. Her work stands out for its creative lighting, storytelling compositions, color play, and ability to capture the essence of her subjects. She uses a hybrid art and documentary style, while allows brands to showcase themselves in more authentic ways that audiences of today are looking for.

She's especially passionate about championing the stories of Latinx food brands and chefs and capturing the magic that's created when the folks behind the counter share their culinary traditions.

She is a 2019 national winner of The Fence and a VSCO Voices Creator. Her project “GRITO” documents the impact of ballet folklórico as it empowers immigrant youth, preserves Mexican heritage, and educates local communities in rural North Carolina.

She is the editor and co-founder of The World In A Pocket, where she is committed to exploring the world through the lens of a dumpling. 

Lauren is currently based in Durham, N.C. + New York, NY.

Represented by:

ALL OPAL

Jacqueline McDonald

929.301.0270

Contact Info:

lauren@laurenvallen.com

919.273.5545