Michigan & CHICAGO Wedding Photographer

Capturing the little joys of your day so you can savor being a part of them.

Not just the ones you planned for - the ones that sneak up on you. Laughing with your best friends while you're getting ready. The way your dad looks at you before he has the words. The supportive hand that finds yours without being asked. 

These moments don't need to be orchestrated. They just need someone who's paying attention.

Your wedding day is full of moments that deserve to be noticed. 

Meet Lauren

Before photography became my career, I spent time as a social worker, which shaped everything about how I show up for my couples. I'm tuned in, steady when things get hectic, and I genuinely care about the people in front of my lens, not just the shot.

I'm not just documenting a day. I'm preserving the full, living story around it.

I approach every wedding with the kind of emotional investment that goes beyond the camera. 

Hi, I'm Lauren

Taylor & Michael

We had her take both our engagement and wedding photos and are very happy with the results. She helped us plan our day of timeline and ensured the whole day ran smoothly & we stayed on schedule. Her pictures were absolutely beautiful, I would definitely recommend!”

"LAUREN WAS AWESOME TO WORK WITH"

KIND WORDS

Abbie & Josh

“Getting married during the pandemic was an extremely stressful experience. Lauren never faltered and supported us through it all. Even when we had to make a complete 180 in the end, she didn't hesitate to make what could have been a really difficult situation one of the best moments of our life. The photos she captured show the love between my husband and I so well. From the photos, you would never be able to tell that we had so many challenges with our wedding and for that I can never thank Lauren enough. I highly recommend her to anyone I know!”

"she didn't hesitate to make what could have been a really difficult situation one of the best moments of our life."

KIND WORDS

It's like passing down a recipe. Like opening the windows on the first warm day of Spring. The ordinary things become extraordinary when someone is paying close enough attention.

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Lauren Gillette