Projects

Books

“The Christmas Revolution” is a 32-page illustrated children’s book written for ages 6-12 available now from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Noel and her Santologist parents love tracking Santa’s journey around the world on Christmas Eve. But this year, Noel notices something strange with the Santometer. Santa needs her help.

Will Noel, along with her friends Angel, Skye, and Lily, make it to the North Pole in time to save Santa?

Watch the book trailer here!

Film

Lauren is a filmmaker who works on documentaries, narrative films, and music videos. Most recently Lauren served as a Producer on Black History Bike Ride’s short documentary film “The Route to Emancipation” (2023), as an Associate Producer on Red Aces Production’s feature documentary film WATER WARS (2024), and as a Production Coordinator on One Chameleon Entertainment’s “Hi I’m Travis Mills” (2021) episode of the HI, I’M __ series for the Magnolia Network and Discovery+. She previously worked as an art department set dresser and prop master, location scout, and actor. She fell in love with making movies when she acted in writer/director Emily HaginsMY SUCKY TEEN ROMANCE in 2011.

Music

Lauren is in a musical duo, Hills & Valleys, with her husband Jordan Hillman. Their debut self-titled album released in 2023.

Photography

“Through the Lens of Culture: North India”

From the soaring Himalayas to the rugged Thar desert, the ecosystems of north India are as diverse and vibrant as the human cultures that populate the region. Experience the history and culture of north India on this photographic journey through some of the area’s most celebrated sites and cultural events. Photographer and anthropologist Lauren Vunderink presents a collection of 170+ images inspired by themes of cultural and historical education. “North India” is the first book released in her “Through the Lens of Culture” series. Featured locations include: Chopta, Rishikesh, Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Kumbhalgarh, Ranakpur, Udaipur.

Prints and Posters are available on Etsy: ShopLaurenVunderink