I’m Lauren Ashley, the founder and lead photographer of this Chicago-based photography and videography studio. I’m a coffee addict, a fun-loving mom, and animal lover.
Weddings are always emotional for me, no matter how many I photograph. I love serving every couple, creating an experience just for them.
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We are excited to share with you the love story of two handsome gay men. Seth and Alex originally hail from Seattle, but chose the city of Chicago as the destination for their wedding day. It was our honor to capture their engagement session, which took place at two breathtaking locations. We are thrilled to […]
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These lovebirds exchanged their vows up on the rooftop in a chic and intimate wedding at Loft Lucia, Chicago on a bright sunny day. There’s something next level (literally) about a rooftop wedding. It feels luxe. Exclusive. Like you’re a part of the city, and one with its skyline. In Chicago, the skyline is something […]
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Prepare to be wow’d by this super sophisticated, yet opulent November celebration! This elegant and fun wedding is one for the books. Before you start frantically scrolling down the page to check out the images, we’ll tell you now, there’s more than one Lauren Ashley! Coincidences aside, we’re so pleased to be sharing the pictures […]
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Out on the dock, surrounded my loved ones, these two sweethearts had a blast celebrating their beautiful lakeside wedding. It’s funny, even the most confident people get anxious right before their wedding ceremony. Actors, politicians, public speakers. Everyone feels the nerves in the lead up to exchanging their vows, and it makes sense. Typically, there’s […]
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There were tears, there were endless views, and there were two people madly in love, tying the knot in just the way they wanted with a stunning Tennessee wedding. If you’re looking for wedding venues in Tennessee, and you want somewhere with epic views, you have to check out The Trillium Venue in Sevierville. This […]
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These two passionate golfers made sure to celebrate the things they love the most on their big day! Couples often worry too much about what their guests want from their wedding, rather than focusing on what’ll make them truly happy on their big day. This cannot be said of our newly-weds Taylor and Brad. These […]
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Nestled within 55 acres of oak forest in Lemont, Illinois, sits Monte Bello estate, the stunning wedding venue Caitlin and Jack chose for their big day. It overlooks the largest wildflower preserve in the state, has a wealth of gorgeous greenery all around, and is blessed with so many breathtaking places to backdrop portraits. An […]
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This refined, yet relaxing wedding at CD & Me in Frankfort, Illinois was a dream come true for our sweet couple.
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For our couple, the Chicago skyline was all the decor they needed on their summer wedding in Chicago. Back in August, we were fortunate enough to be invited to Fran and Zach’s summer wedding. An adorable pair who love their city, and felt like its skyline, was the perfect backdrop to their celebrations. We couldn’t […]