Business Details
Your Trusted Wedding Photography Studio in Chicago
Lauren Ashley Studios is a distinguished wedding photography company dedicated to capturing the authentic essence of love stories through timeless imagery. With a focus on emotional storytelling and artistic excellence, our team combines creative vision with technical expertise to document weddings globally. Our approach prioritizes genuine moments over posed shots, ensuring each photograph reflects the unique journey of every couple. Backed by years of experience and a deep understanding of the emotional significance of weddings, we provide personalized service that transcends conventional photography.Our commitment to quality is evident in our meticulous attention to detail, use of advanced equipment, and ability to adapt to diverse cultural and geographic settings. We maintain transparency in all communications, offering clear pricing structures and comprehensive packages tailored to individual needs. Our reputation for reliability and client-centric service has been built through consistent delivery of exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Photography
Content Creation
Mentorship Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer global wedding photography coverage with local expertise in Chicago.
- Our team uses advanced equipment for cinematic-quality imagery in any setting.
- We guarantee delivery of edited photos within 2-8 weeks and videos within 4-10 weeks.
- Our packages include print rights and all edited images with no hidden fees.
- We provide personalized timeline planning and seamless day-of coordination.
What people say
Stunning and meaningful way
Perfect outcome
Exceeded expectations
Candid joyful moments
Best decision made
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures the complete narrative of your special day through artistic, emotionally resonant imagery. We document ceremonies, portraits, and celebrations with a documentary-style approach that prioritizes authentic moments over posed shots. Our team employs advanced lighting techniques and modern equipment to ensure exceptional quality in every setting, from intimate backyard weddings to grand destination events.
Engagement Sessions
We offer styled engagement photography sessions that create lasting memories while building comfort with the camera before your wedding day. Our sessions range from casual 30-minute shoots to elaborate 2.5-hour experiences with multiple locations and professional styling. These sessions help couples develop natural posing techniques and create shareable content for announcements or save-the-date materials.
Content Creation
This service provides dynamic video content specifically designed for social media platforms, capturing candid moments and key highlights throughout your wedding day. Our team creates vertical-format reels optimized for Instagram and TikTok, delivering 1-5 edited videos within 3-72 hours. The content is designed to showcase your celebration's energy while maintaining cinematic quality and emotional authenticity.
Portrait Photography
Our portrait services extend beyond weddings to include maternity, family, and individual photography sessions. We focus on creating timeless images that highlight natural connections and personal milestones. Using both studio and on-location settings, we employ professional lighting and posing techniques to produce images that balance artistic composition with emotional authenticity.
Mentorship Programs
We offer educational opportunities for aspiring photographers through structured mentorship programs that share our technical expertise and creative approach. Participants gain hands-on experience with our equipment, learn our signature posing techniques, and receive guidance on developing their own photography style while working alongside our professional team during actual events.
People
Lauren Ashley Grenda
Founder and Lead Photographer
Lauren's photography journey began while caring for her autistic son, discovering her passion through a friend's wedding. Her work combines technical expertise with emotional depth, creating timeless images that preserve life's most meaningful moments.
Taylor Mallory
Executive Assistant
Taylor manages client coordination and timeline planning, ensuring seamless execution of events. With a background in education, she brings organizational expertise and personal attention to detail, guiding couples through every step of the photography process.
Mallory
COO / Lead Photographer
As COO and lead photographer, Mallory combines administrative oversight with hands-on photography. Her approach blends creative vision with operational expertise, ensuring both artistic excellence and efficient service delivery across all client engagements.
Missy Mwac
Photographer
Missy contributes her technical skills and artistic perspective to the team, focusing on capturing candid moments and emotional connections. Her work emphasizes natural lighting and authentic interactions, aligning with the studio's documentary-style approach.
Jessica L.
Photographer
Jessica brings creative vision and technical proficiency to the team, specializing in posing techniques and image composition. Her work focuses on enhancing natural beauty while preserving genuine emotions, contributing to the studio's signature aesthetic.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style wedding photography with artistic portraiture, focusing on authentic moments and emotional storytelling.
Do you travel for weddings?
We offer global coverage for destination weddings and events, with experience working in diverse cultural and geographic settings.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include print rights, edited images, online galleries, and USB delivery with no hidden fees.
How long does it take to receive photos?
Final photographs are delivered within 2-8 weeks and videos within 4-10 weeks after your event.
Can we customize our photography package?
Yes, we offer customizable packages and a la carte options to suit specific needs and preferences.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
We include engagement sessions in most packages, with options ranging from 30-minute to 2.5-hour styled shoots.
