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World Changing, Awe Inspired, Beautiful Storytelling

To me, you are far from a mere transaction or just a client. You are a beautiful couple (or family) with an amazing story and my job is to honor you by telling your story.

I’m awed by every couple I meet, each with their own movie-like romance. Truly knowing you and your history creates a bond. That connection is very important to me and I feel you deserve no less, so I spend time with each couple prior to their wedding day!

When I work with you, I feel you. I feel your love. I feel your hurt. I cry when the bride talks about the gift her grandpa left for her big day. I smile when her mom tells her how proud of her she is. I laugh when the groom comically tries throwing his bride over his shoulder.

I believe love and emotion enhance our very being and sense of connection to a larger world. If you are looking for a sentimental photographer who will laugh and cry with you while capturing your uniqueness, look no further. ___________________________________________

Photography Expert * Bride Whisperer * Mom Extraordinaire

Hello! I am Lauren! I began my photography journey when I started modeling at the age of 18. Little did I know, it was soon going to be such a huge part of my life.

I finished my bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science with a dream of becoming a chiropractor, however, life had other plans. When my son, Noah, was born at 25 weeks and only 1 pound 6 ounces, my entire world stopped and he became my first priority. For many months, he was my only priority truth be told. As he grew older and stronger, he continued to require intensive therapies and I wanted - I needed - to be able to stay home with him. I figured there had to be a way to do that while finding a career that I loved!

A friend of mine was looking for a wedding photographer and, because of my background, came to me for photography referrals. I’m not sure if it was me speaking or that I even took myself seriously when I said it, butvoice inside of me offered, "I can shoot your wedding!" And, the rest is history!

I love to learn and am an avid student of my field, always looking to better my talents. When I am not shooting weddings or portraits, I volunteer my work to missionary trips, NILMDTS (Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep), animal rescues and other charities.

In addition to raising the love of my life, I read, laugh, run mud races, lift weights, travel and spend time with people I love! After all, you are only as great as the company you keep, right?

I can’t wait to get to know you! Please contact me here and I will respond as quickly as I can so we can find out if it’s a match made in photography heaven!

Lauren Ashley Studios was formally known as Lauren and Chris Studios.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Lauren Ashley Studios

Maria
Maria Sent on 08/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Dream Team!!!

I don't even know where to start. Saying that Lauren was absolutely AMAZING to work with is an understatement. Even before my husband and I got engaged, I knew that Lauren would be our photographer. I had followed her on Instagram for some time and fell in love with her work. To work with her and Mallory was my absolute dream come true! They completely took our breath away with our gallery. Combing through each photo - you can honestly feel all the love we felt on our wedding day radiating from each one. Lauren was so easy to communicate with and would respond right away if I had any questions. Lauren is so personable and I can 100% say that anyone looking for a wedding photographer, should book with her, hands down.
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever

Lauren and Mallory are the DREAM TEAM. We have used them for our engagement pictures, engagement party, boudoir shoot and our wedding and all the photos are better than we could of even imagined. For our wedding, we had a 24 person bridal party in addition to my husband and I (26 people total) and Lauren/Mallory made what could of been very stressful and chaotic a fun and perfect environment. They also give fantastic direction—instead of just letting you stand there not looking perfect, they give fantastic cues about what to do to make you look your best! They are so bubbly, fun and energetic and I cannot enough wonderful things about them. Also, thanks to them being perfectionists and paying attention to every detail, everyone photographed looks perfect. I cannot thank them enough for all the memories they have photographed for us in the last year, and look forward to them taking pictures of all our monumental life events forever!
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Liz W. Sent on 05/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best decision you will make!

Hiring Lauren and her team was the best decision I made for my wedding! I cannot put into words the talent and beauty of her work. My wedding day went by so fast and getting the absolutely GORGEOUS photos, let me relive those moments and immortalize the most beautiful day of my life. Besides for her obvious talent, Lauren and her team are friendly, fun, extremely well communicative, and give easy direction. When I say Lauren was the best decision I made for my wedding (minus the getting married part!) I really mean it. She has a natural talent that reminiscent of the MVPs of fashion and editorial photographers. Check out her instagram and you’ll see what I mean! Huge thank you to her and her entire team.
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Stacey Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Dream Team

Working with Lauren and her team was a dream. She was responsive from the very beginning and worked hard to deliver our vision for our wedding. We had a few calls with her prior to our wedding and she was just as responsive after our wedding as well. The day of, Lauren and her team brought the energy and made sure that we got some great pictures even though there were some hiccups that were totally out of their control. They got some great creative shots and made sure our day was extra special.
Lauren and her team really do above and beyond, whether it's making sure you have water, being your personal cheerleaders, or anything else you may need throughout the day they really are something special! We are so grateful that they were our photographers for our big day. I highly recommend Lauren and her team, you will be in great hands if you go with them and you will not be disappointed!
Jmalek02
Jmalek02 Sent on 07/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! The best!

I cannot say enough about Lauren and her team. From the moment they showed up at our home/venue, they took the time to look over the spaces, and get to know us as a couple. Day of, their team showed up with plenty of positive energy. They make you truly feel like a star! They bring water, fan you, and keep you going for all of your photos. I'm so grateful of their services. And their turn around time with photos was unreal! Lauren and her team are so approachable and easy to talk to. I cannot recommend their services enough. Thank you, Lauren and your team for being amazing, flexible, quick, and one of a kind.
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Meghan Sent on 07/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer EVER!!!

Words genuinely can’t do it justice…. Lauren and her team were the most incredible photographers I could have asked for, for our wedding. They were so fun, warm, and professional the entire day- it felt like I had known them forever. Lauren did anything it took to get the shot, she knew exactly what she was doing- stuck to the timeline, and took absolutely all of the stress out of the day. She made everyone feel beautiful, and her team has us laughing all day long. All of our guests were so complimentary! We are forever grateful to Lauren and her team for our incredible pictures and experience on the best day of our lives.
Leah
Leah Sent on 07/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer/Videographer!

Where to even begin!? Lauren is someone I've known for a little while now and we used her for Christmas photos a few years ago. We knew when we got engaged that we HAD to have Lauren Ashley Studios as our photographer/videographer. She also did our engagement photos which turned out AMAZING. They are hands down the best wedding photographers ever.

Leading up to our wedding I reached out and asked questions and they were always responsive and helpful. They also sent us a checklist of things to remember to bring on wedding day that I would not have thought of! The day of they showed up to our venue earlier than what we had originally planned because I had asked them if they could come take a few getting ready photos because I got my bridal party matching zip up hoodies. They had no problem switching things/times around and were very accommodating.

The team came in and they were ready to go! They split up and conquered everything you could think of. We got married on 230 acres and they made sure to scope out the place to see where they wanted to do what shots where. They were even jumping up onto roofs to see if there was a good spot to hang my dress for photos! Very impressive.

My husband, our entire bridal party, and I felt so comfortable with the whole team! They are SO much fun to work with! What we loved most is that they were all so helpful with anything that we needed. They helped out behind the scenes with putting on boutonnieres, helping me with my bustle because my Mother was MIA, fixing the flowers that were in my hair when needed, brought me some apps and water to eat/drink quickly before we went out for more photos, and MUCH more.

This team goes above and beyond and makes you feel so incredibly special! When it was time for the first look, they went out on a golf cart to look for the perfect spot and WOW did they accomplish just that. What a special moment that we will never forget!! From start to finish they were amazing and knew exactly what they were doing! Everything went so smooth. They even surprised us during the reception with a slide show of photos from the day!!!! Everyone was out on the dance floor crying, it was the most beautiful thing ever.

When I first saw the photos, I started tearing up just thinking back on our day and how we will have these memories forever. So many emotions looking through all of them! And they're SO stunning! I cannot wait for our video to be done in a few months too!

If there's one suggestion I could give you is be sure to read the email that Lauren Ashley Studios sends you about Formal Family photos. I must have missed that one (oops!), so it was a little hectic trying to get my entire extended family together. BUT it wasn't too bad, as Lauren was sure to help get everyone together.

The entire day/night was phenomenal and SO perfect! Most of our guests gave us compliments about Lauren Ashley Studios as well. This team was liked by EVERYBODY! :) If you're having any doubts about hiring them, don't!!! Just do it! You won't regret it, I promise.
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Tiffany Sent on 04/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So talented

Lauren and her team are complete ROCKSTARS! I am still in shock at how stunning our wedding photos turned out. This team is so unbelievably talented and creative, words cannot express how thankful I am for them. Lauren and Mallory are so personable and fun to be around, it felt like I was hanging out with friends. Lauren even helped me bustle my wedding dress, she’s truly a sweetheart!! Lauren is the type of photographer you want with you on your wedding day, she’s the perfect hype woman, and makes you feel so confident and beautiful. They were all so great with kids as well, my nephew who was the ring bearer is typically shy in front of the camera, but Lauren really got him out of his shell, and I appreciate the time she took to make him feel comfortable.
Believe me, I understand how important it is to hire a wedding photographer you trust, and you know does great work, because this is a day you will remember forever and will want to look back on. With that said, look at her previous work like I did, and you will see going with them will be one of the easiest decisions you will make. Hiring Lauren and her team was hands down one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Seeing her photos of me gave me chills and brought me to tears. I will 100% be using Lauren for all my big events.
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Jessica Sent on 02/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Every bride & groom's dream come true...

This is not the first time that Lauren Ashley Studios has photographed a special occasion for us and unquestionably not the last. When I think of capturing life’s most important events—I think of Lauren Ashley. Their work is absolutely mesmerizing beyond words. Lauren, Mallory and team work flawlessly together—the perfect recipe for your special day. They share a passion for photography and its proven in the prints. We are, once again, blown away with their talent. These photographs hold beautiful memories our daughter will one day forever cherish. Thank you, Lauren Ashley Studios, for what you do for others is every bride and grooms dream come true.

Forever grateful,
Jess & Jack
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 12/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Lauren is incredibly talented, a must have for any wedding

Lauren and her team absolutely made our day complete. It rained all day on our wedding but you never would have known it. She had all of the details covered and used her creative talents to capture each moment with an element of surprise. From reflections off bar tops to veil tosses I cannot tell you how amazed we were with the photos we received!! Thanks Lauren and Team for making our event complete
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Lauren Ashley Studios frequently asked questions

Lauren Ashley Studios includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Proofs
Lauren Ashley Studios includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Lauren Ashley Studios offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Lauren Ashley Studios offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Lauren Ashley Studios offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Lauren Ashley Studios is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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