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Louisville | Cincinnati | Northern Kentucky

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Hi, I’m Lauren!

(she/her)

I am a full-time, published Kentucky photographer, here to make sure your stories become magical, timeless pieces of art. I am a cat-lover, gardener, coffee addict, and Renaissance Faire nerd— and a perfectionist when it comes to the art of photography.

I live in NKY, and I’m a photographer in Cincinnati, Ohio, Louisville photographer, and a travel photo buddy for any destination you can dream up!

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FEATURED SESSIONS

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Fairytale Portraits in Louisville | Snow White and Rose Red

Fall Forest Engagement Session in Cincinnati | Kasyn and Luc

Hartford City Hall Elopement Photography Inspiration

New York City Elopement Photography Inspiration

Kentucky Boudoir Photography | Annie Part I

Realm of the Cave Faerie | Fantasy Portraits | Allison

Downtown Louisville Couples Photography | Brandon & Alisha

Fall Backyard Micro-Wedding in Connecticut | Krista & Scott

Pride Couples Photography in Louisville | Madeline and Bryn

Downton Abbey Inspired Portrait Photography | Alexis

Clifty Falls Indiana Elopement Inspiration | Anne and Alyssa

Red River Gorge, Kentucky Elopement Photography | Emily and Jacob

Woodland Elopement Photography at Red River Gorge | Autumn and Zach

Kentucky Boudoir Photography | Katie

DIY Alternative Elopement at Red River Gorge, Kentucky | Tabitha and Gabriel

Northern Kentucky Fine Art Maternity Photography | Allison and Heshaam

Summer Wedding at the Seelbach Louisville | Alexis and Hunter

NuLu Engagement Photography | Kylie and Connor

Red River Gorge Re-Elopement | Madeline and Bryn

Fall elopement (or re-elopement) ceremony and celebration at Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge State Park in Kentucky

Kentucky Male Boudoir Photography | Gabe

BOLD, PAINTERLY PHOTOGRAPHY

for lovers of authentic moments, fairytales, and bringing fantasy and magic into the everyday

LGBTQ couple wearing mint green posing for photos

Man in purple plaid and gray vest holding a sword next to his wife who is wearing a black wedding dress

Woman wearing a mauve flowery spring dress and floral headdress composed of spring flowers

"Our photos are incredible and she has the ability to capture moments and details documenting your day in a way that left us obsessed with the final product."

- Aaron & Brooke
"Lauren is spectacular. She has such an amazing eye and is warm, welcoming, and professional all at one time."

- Annie
"We are so happy the way they came out, and incredibly impressed by Lauren’s professionalism, dedication, and photography magic!"

- Autumn
"She's fun - genuinely excited and fun to be with; and our photo gallery reflects how she took care to document our day as is (while still making us smile constantly)."

- Krista
"Highly recommend for LGBTQ folks looking for an inclusive and talented photographer.”

- Natalie

RECENT BLOGS

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Dark Academia Fantasy Photography | The Ladies of the Crimson Serpent

A dark academia fantasy photoshoot at Boutique Photo Loft in Antioch, Illinois, featuring witchy detective personas, tarot cards, and a Pre-Raphaelite-inspired sword vignette.

Mercantile Hall Wedding | Sarah and Anthony

Sarah and Anthony said "I do" at the industrial-chic Mercantile Hall in Burlington, Wisconsin, complete with an ivy-covered ceremony garden, a vintage camper cocktail bar, a dog named Thor, and rooftop sunset photos to close out the night.