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 guide you through the rustic-chic barn celebrations of Kristyn and Ryan, with a few hard-earned wedding planning tips from the bride herself.  Who doesn’t love a barn wedding! The light, the space, and the countryside all around come together to create one of our favorite places to shoot. This year, we were overjoyed to […]

Bride getting ready in quad cites

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The Thursday morning prior to her wedding, bride-to-be Lindsey, sat in her kitchen sipping coffee and checking the weather. The forecast on her phone showed no rain in the Quad City area. She immediately called me to tell me – not to worry about a backup plan for inclement weather. She wouldn’t be needing it […]

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