DOCUMENTING FOR the
lovers, storytellers,
& golden hour hearts
Based in Iowa, the midwest and everywhere in-between; I'm here for the real smiles, the belly laughs, the happy tears, the quiet moments no one else notices, and everything that makes your story yours. Whether we're chasing the last bit of sunlight, celebrating the love of your life, or simply documenting this season exactly as it is, my goal is to create a space where you can relax, be present, and feel completely yourself.
The photographs that mean the most aren't just beautiful. They're the ones that bring you right back to a feeling, a person, or a moment you never want to forget.
That's what I'm drawn to capturing. I want you to look back at your photos years from now and remember more than what the day looked like. I want you to remember how it felt.
Based in Iowa, the Midwest, and wherever your story takes us, I’m here for the real smiles, happy tears, quiet moments, and everything that makes your story yours. My goal is to create a space where you can be present, feel comfortable, and fully yourself.
The photographs that matter most aren’t just beautiful; they bring you back to a feeling. Years from now, I want your images to remind you not only of how it all looked, but exactly how it felt.
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YOUR PHOTOS
SHOULD FEEL
LIKE A MEMORY
MY APPROACH
I want your photos to feel like memories, not a photoshoot. While I'll offer guidance when it's helpful, my focus is on capturing what's already there; the connection, the emotion, and the moments that unfold naturally.
The quiet glances, the uncontrollable laughter, the happy tears, the way your hand reaches for theirs without even thinking. Those are the moments that matter. The ones that become more meaningful with time.
More than anything, I want you to be fully present in the season you're living. To soak it all in while I document it honestly and thoughtfully. Because the photographs you'll treasure most aren't just beautiful images. They're reminders of how it felt to be there.
The Experience
Kael AND Kylie
“Lauren is the absolute best and sweetest soul!! When I got engaged last year, I came across her page and immediately fell in love with her pictures and the stories she told through her lens! She has done our engagement and wedding pictures - and I look at them both in awe every single day. She made my husband and I so comfortable and we ended up having so much fun in the process. I would recommend her every time, and can’t wait to see her shoot more of our story in the future!"
Cale AND Claire
“We had such a great experience with our engagement photo session! She made us feel comfortable and relaxed, and her direction helped us look natural in our photos. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and captured our personalities perfectly. She has been wonderful to work with throughout the wedding planning process, kind, professional, and easy to communicate with. We are so happy with our engagement photos and can't wait to see the memories captured on our wedding day!”
Cale AND Claire
“We had such a great experience with our engagement photo session! She made us feel comfortable and relaxed, and her direction helped us look natural in our photos. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful and captured our personalities perfectly. She has been wonderful to work with throughout the wedding planning process, kind, professional, and easy to communicate with. We are so happy with our engagement photos and can't wait to see the memories captured on our wedding day!”
Blake and Aliveah
“Lauren is such a sweetheart and an amazing person and photographer in one! When I was looking for a wedding photographer I had high expectations and I could tell right away from her work she was going to be my girl. Our engagement photos are a literal dream and make me so so excited to see our future wedding photos! She made the session feel like a breeze, making us comfortable behind the camera while adding a touch of fun. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”
“Lauren is such a sweetheart and an amazing person and photographer in one! When I was looking for a wedding photographer I had high expectations and I could tell right away from her work she was going to be my girl. Our engagement photos are a literal dream and make me so so excited to see our future wedding photos! She made the session feel like a breeze, making us comfortable behind the camera while adding a touch of fun. Couldn’t recommend her enough!”
Blake and Aliveah
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Lauren Elaine Photography is a wedding & engagement photographer based in Iowa, the Midwest, and worldwide.
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