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Kevin & Kayla
Carly & Will
Saly & Patrick
Real Moments
Weddings
Your wedding day deserves to be experienced, not directed. With calm and gentle guidance and a thoughtful approach, I capture real moments as they happen — creating images that feels natural, emotional, and elevated.
Comfort & confidence
Engagements
Engagement sessions are a time to slow down and simply be together. These sessions focus on natural connection and quiet, meaningful moments — creating images that feel natural, personal, and true to who you are as a couple.
the drake hotel, chicago
saly & patrick
An unforgettable day in one of Chicago’s most iconic spaces — Saly & Patrick’s wedding at The Drake Hotel, and a milestone moment for me as a photographer.
the brix, on the fox, carpentersville
Carly & will
Carly & Will’s wedding at The Brix was effortlessly stylish — filled with meaningful moments, modern details, and a celebration that felt true to them.
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Grand Geneva resort, geneva
kevin & kayla
Kevin & Kayla’s wedding at Grand Geneva Resort began with quiet elegance, thoughtful details, natural emotion, and a celebration that felt both elevated and relaxed.
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Morris Performing Arts Center, South Bend
Alexandria & Brandon
Brandon & Alexandria’s wedding at Morris Performing Arts Center was a beautiful blend of elegance, heartfelt moments, and effortless celebration.
The Barn & Vineyard, beecher
Morgan & Ryan
An effortlessly beautiful celebration — Morgan & Ryan’s wedding at The Barn & Vineyard was full of connection, joy, and meaningful moments.
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Jen's guesthouse, willow springs,
Natnicha & John
Natnicha & John’s wedding at Jen’s Guesthouse was filled with quiet joy, heartfelt moments, and the kind of connection that makes a day feel truly special.
Seamless • calm • supportive
The E&L Bridal Experience
Your wedding day is meant to be experienced, not managed. The E&L Bridal Experience is intentionally designed to feel calm, supportive, and effortless — allowing you to stay present while every moment happens naturally. With thoughtful guidance, gentle direction, and a steady presence throughout the planning process and wedding day, you can relax knowing your story is being documented with care, intention, and experience.
Wedding photography for couples who want to be fully present.
Your experience begins with a thoughtful inquiry. Once I receive your message, I’ll personally reach out to confirm availability and share initial details. From there, we’ll schedule a quick phone call to connect, talk through your vision, and ensure we’re the right fit! This phone call is meant to feel relaxed and informative — a chance for you to ask questions, feel supported, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
1. Initial Inquiry
2. connection & booking
Once your date is secured, you’ll receive thoughtful guidance, curated resources, and a clear roadmap for what comes next so you can move forward feeling confident and supported. From planning touch points to helpful insights along the way, you’ll always know what to expect and have a steady presence to lean on as your wedding day takes shape.
3. Engagement Session
Your engagement session is a relaxed, meaningful experience designed to build comfort and trust. It’s a time to slow down, connect, and become familiar with being photographed — resulting in natural images and confidence going into your wedding day.
4. Wedding Day Preparation
As your wedding approaches, I’ll assist with timeline guidance, thoughtful planning details, and intentional preparation — ensuring your day flows smoothly and feels unhurried. We will schedule your final phone consultation about a month before.
5. Wedding Day
With calm direction and a steady, reassuring presence, your wedding day is documented as it happens — allowing you to stay fully present while every special moment is captured with care and experience.
engagements from $350
Weddings from $4200
Your investment in wedding photography is about more than coverage — it’s about trust, presence, and peace of mind. Collections are designed to support you from the planning process through your wedding day, with thoughtful guidance, a calm presence, and images you'll be happy with for years to come.
To ensure each couple receives a fully supported experience, availability is limited each year.
Pricing Details
engagement sessions
wedding collections
More than just photos, engagement sessions are an opportunity to build comfort, confidence, and connection before the wedding day. With a calm, guided approach, sessions are intentionally designed to reflect who you are together — creating images that feel effortless and personal.
From the planning stages to the big day itself, you went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. We truly appreciate the care and effort you put into your work. Our photos are STUNNING! We cant wait to share these with our children some day.
-Morgan & Ryan
Lauren is hands down the best wedding photographer you can book! She was extremely helpful during the planning process always checking in to see if I needed anything or any recommendations. She is definitely the cheerleader you need during all the stressful planning. The day of my wedding Lauren was by my side the entire day getting all the shots I wanted and making sure I was okay and didn’t need anything. She made sure we were comfortable and had absolutely anything we needed the whole day. She was hands down the best photographer I could book for my wedding day.
-Colleen & Daniel
Choosing Lauren was the best decision we made. Her images are natural, beautiful, and tell our story so effortlessly. From our engagement session through the wedding day, she guided us with calm confidence, offering thoughtful advice far beyond photography. She was both discreet and ever-present, capturing every meaningful moment while making us feel completely supported. Even when rain threatened our day, Lauren’s creativity and reassurance resulted in photos we are absolutely in awe of. Receiving sneak peeks the night of our wedding was magical, and reliving the day through her images has been such a gift. We are endlessly grateful and couldn’t recommend E&L Photography more highly.
-Katie & Owen
Words from Our Couples
Your experience with E&L Photography is designed to feel calm and fully supported from the very beginning. Whether you’re just starting to plan or already deep into the details, this is the first step toward wedding photography that allows you to be fully present on your wedding day.
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