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Meet Lauren

I'm that artsy mom photographer, the girl who picked up a camera at age 10 and had a blast during a photo shoot with her dog! High school was a journey of awkwardly navigating through life behind a camera lens, attending photojournalism classes at The Tribune Chronicles, and leaving my mark in the mid-2000s Joseph Badger High School yearbooks. In Kinsman, OH, most kids had tractors. I had a camera. It made me different, and that’s what I loved.

My early days were spent exploring the many corners of Northeastern Ohio, often with a camera in hand and friends by my side, capturing memories through impromptu photoshoots. After high school, I moved to Youngstown to attend Youngstown State University, a chapter that shaped my independence and creative direction. It was there that I began refining my voice as a photographer and laying the foundation for a career rooted in storytelling and connection. During that time, I met my husband, whose support has been part of the journey as I turned a lifelong passion into a business capturing the moments that matter most so they last forever.

Photography isn't just a job for me. It's my happy place, my escape from the ordinary. Between loving my daughter and keeping up with her schedule, listening to all the latest music releases, my dog Lily, craft projects, and keeping my indoor plants alive, photography is where I truly shine. Whether I'm shedding tears at weddings, capturing the growth of little ones in annual family portrait sessions, or chatting with seniors about their big dreams, I live for those genuine smiles, cozy poses, and belly laughs that light up my sessions.

The countless photos, the incredible people, and the unforgettable places have all become part of me, creating memories that will be cherished for generations.

Joy lives in the moments I capture.