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We met while studying at Purdue University, his degree in technology and mine in nursing. I was very focused and driven and, well, he played guitar and drove a jeep, which I thought was pretty cool. Different in almost every way, we were drawn to each other for what we aspired to be—he, more courageous and intentional and me, more free spirited and creative.

Our friendship began over late night studying and long walks on campus. I'll never forget the excitement I contained the night of our first date, ice cream in one hand, his hand in the other. We were just kids dreaming, completely unaware of how quickly we would fall in love, jump into marriage, and establish our careers.

While I was always grateful for my nursing job, the sterile, windowless operating room walls began to suffocate me. I can only describe it as restlessness and anxiety. Not fully understanding, but knowing that something wasn't right. Feeling like a square block being shoved into a round hole. As you can imagine, it didn't feel good. It didn't work.

Casey, being the dreamer he is, saw my heart and had hope and vision for me. He gifted me with a camera and encouraged me to quit my job. He reminded me to do what made me feel alive. Make money, don't make money, rest, create, learn, explore. He gave me space to do nothing, to do anything. He gave me freedom that I didn't know how to give myself.

From that freedom, Love, Leon was born. Intimate photography for adventurous souls and wild love. A space to help others realize their highest potential, just like Casey helped me. And now we are doing "work" together that doesn't feel like work at all. Capturing moments that make us feel alive, and we couldn't be happier.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files

Reviews of Love, Leon

Jordan
Jordan Sent on 12/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning photos, exceptional people!

After seeing photos of a friend's wedding, we knew we HAD to have Love Leon as our photographer. We wanted real photos of our day, and we wanted to look like us. We knew we would get photos that checked all our boxes, but what we didn't know is that we were getting an advocate and friend. When plans had to change due to the weather, Lauren stepped in and problem solved with my wedding vision in mind. She listened to me and heard what I was saying and ran with it. And you can truly see that in our photos! We plan on calling Love Leon when we need photos for future life events and hope they are part of these events with us!
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Ashley Sent on 11/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Just the "look" we were seeking!

Anyone who's been through the wedding-planning process before knows that the moment you get engaged, you're BOMBARDED by a mass of people claiming to be "professional" wedding photographers. As such, I was understandably hesitant to look into Lauren and Casey's photography after my husband (and Casey's coworker) suggested we hire them for both our engagement photos and our big day. Once I ventured to their website to check out their work, I was blown away with their picture quality and editing skills! More importantly, their photography was the exact "look" I had been seeking. I LOVE their use of natural light and the warm look and feel of their photos—especially since I'm not a fan of the current dark and moody photography trend.

Some of the best advice we received while wedding-planning was to allow ourselves to splurge on wedding photography, and I'm SO glad we listened. Your wedding photography is something that you, your family, and your future family will cherish and look at often. Therefore, it should beautifully and candidly capture the emotions and details of the day, as well as the personalities of both the bride and groom. In order to do so, you need a photographer that knows exactly what they're doing—like Lauren and Casey. Both our engagement photos and wedding photos were gorgeous, and turned out better than we ever anticipated! Our big day was full of countless happy tears and endless laughter, and Lauren and Casey captured each instance perfectly. Further, and most notably, we felt comfortable with Lauren and Casey because they allowed us to have fun and just be ourselves (i.e., no picture was too posed).

We may come off as biased when we say our wedding photos are some of the best we've ever seen; however, our wedding was months ago and we STILL receive compliments on our photos!
Hattie
Hattie Sent on 11/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely seamless!

Working with Lauren and Casey was seamless. They truly embody the love that their pictures display and we are forever grateful to them for capturing our special day so perfectly.
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 11/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love, Leon Rocks!

Our experience with Love, Leon was exceptional, and we are so glad Lauren and Casey were with us to capture all of the amazing moments from our wedding day!

From the very initial planning session, Lauren was knowledgeable, professional, and passionate. They were well prepared and always seemed to know exactly what shots would work, which really helped us execute efficiently (that is saying a lot considering we took pictures with our family).

Not only are they great photographers, they are also fun to be around! We appreciated their honesty, humor, and patience; characteristics we now value in an awesome wedding photographers duo and our marriage!

The pictures are PERFECT. We absolutely adore them. Our wedding day was everything we could have imagined, and so was working with Love, Leon.
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Rich Sent on 11/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, amazing photos!

Love, Leon was recommended to us by my younger sister. My wife was drawn to the beautiful, natural photos, capturing not just the individuals but the landscape and the moments. It didn’t take long for us to decide that Love, Leon was going to be our photographer.

Lauren & Casey were amazing during our wedding, all the way from the first look to the sparkler send-off. Their energy is contagious and they got all the little moments that we truly cherish. Lauren worked so quickly and we love our gallery and the photo album!

Lauren also has great recommendations too! We trusted her and everyone followed through. We were blessed to have them!
- Rich & Alexandra
Heather
Heather Sent on 06/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Love, Leon works Magic!

We could not have been more in love with the way Lauren & Casey captured our big day! They made our photos look straight out of a fairy-tale. We honestly have no words to describe how perfectly these photos came out. For someone who's usually the one capturing memories, it can be hard to entrust that role to someone else. That's especially true on such a momentous occasion, but Lauren & Casey are certainly worth trusting! Love, Leon isn't just there to photograph your big day. They're there to make sure you eat your lunch, are in the perfect lighting for your first dance, to move your cake to the best possible location, to remind you to relax and enjoy your day, and to be a calm in the storm. Lauren & Casey are the sweetest and we cannot say enough good things about them or the work they do!
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Kylie Sent on 11/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking photography

Any choice besides Lauren & Casey is just simply wrong. Their work is professional, phenomenal, and ultimately an artistic masterpiece. We were able to relive our wedding day through Lauren & Casey's photography- we decided against videography knowing well enough that Lauren and Casey would deliver. They did! We couldn't be any more thrilled with our vendor choices, especially for photography. Lauren knew exactly what I wanted and needed before I did (and I'm a woman who pretty much ALWAYS knows what I want), and Casey's detail work is unbelievable. They went above and beyond for us, including indulging my rather untraditional schedule and accommodating my massive bridal party. We didn't expect Lauren & Casey to be so grounding for us on our chaotic, special day, but they were. We are so appreciative for their presence and art work. You cannot go wrong with this lovely duo!
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Stephanie Sent on 10/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Richard and I can’t say enough amazing things about Lauren and Casey. They were an absolute pleasure to work with from the moment I contacted them through the end of our wedding. We loved how at ease Lauren made us feel at our engagement shoot and we left feeling more like friends. The photos tell a story and bring back every feeling from our wedding day. We continue to get compliments on our engagement and wedding photos. Their personality and humor make them a joy to be around and work with. We look forward to using them for more photos in the future. Thank you so much!

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Amanda Sent on 10/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Love, Leon was the second major decision Richard and I made for the wedding. No style, theme, ect had been decided on but as soon as I saw one of their photographs I felt something inside I had never felt before. And I knew that feeling was what I wanted for our wedding. The images are more than just a photo – they tell a story of true love. So delicate but so strong. They capture a feeling, not just a moment in time.

I am not very comfortable in front of a camera but 5 minutes into our engagement session it was like we were hanging out with our best friend. Lauren made us feel so comfortable! These feelings transitioned into the wedding day as well. She has a way of calming all the nerves inside so that you can focus on the day! Her and Casey were such a breeze to work with and knew exactly what we wanted without us having to tell them. We had some issues with weather on our big day and they offered to come back to the venue with us at a later date for our portrait session so that it can be exactly what we wanted it to be.

I am so beyond grateful for that offer and for them working with us for the perfect re-do. I have never felt so confident, strong, and beautiful than I do when I look at their work. They captured who we are and our love for each other. The pictures are more than I ever could have imagined - both of us, and our families, will cherish them forever.
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Samantha Sent on 10/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING!

When we first got engaged, we asked for advice from married friends as to what they were glad they spent money on for their wedding. Everyone told us to book a good photographer. One friend in particular told me, "get a good photographer. And that doesn't just mean someone whose pictures you like. Get someone you also enjoy being around because they are with you all day." That friend was right, and Lauren and Casey were exactly that - truly talented photographers and simply enjoyable individuals.

We were drawn to Krauter Photography by the images we saw on Instagram. They were raw, beautiful, and emotional. They seemed real. They were exactly what we were looking for: images to capture who we are and how we felt on our wedding day, not just how we looked. On top of that, we had heard endless great things about Lauren and Casey from mutual friends.

We couldn't be happier with entrusting Krauter Photography to capture our wedding! We had high expectations and Lauren and Casey exceeded them. Our photos are exactly what we hoped for. They captured our personalities and emotions, and all the beautiful quirks of our wedding day. In addition, the Krauters were so gracious, professional, and helpful. They made us feel attended to and cared for. We both typically feel very awkward in front of cameras, but Lauren and Casey never made us feel uncomfortable. They simply let us be ourselves, and captured the truth. They felt like an extension of our family/friends. We can't recommend them highly enough!
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Love, Leon frequently asked questions

Love, Leon offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Love, Leon offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Love, Leon offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Love, Leon is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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