Lauren. Has. A. GIFT! Not only was she so sweet and kind with our two little ones but she even managed to get our 2 year old to smile when he was being shy and a little grumpy. You would never know based on how the photos turned out that he wouldn't even look at her for the first 15 mins we were there. She has an incredible eye for the perfect backdrop, the way sunlight should hit in the picture and certain poses if you're not sure what to do with yourself and your littles. She listened when we said we didn't feel comfortable with a pose suggested and figured out different ones for us without making us feel uncomfortable for asking. She's so good at what she does and you can tell it just comes natural to her. But be aware ahead of time, you'll want to print everything!

- Ashlee DiPaolo

Lauren is a very talented photographer who is a joy to work with. She did a wonderful job capturing memories for our family. She was patient with our young children, took the time to make sure they were comfortable and even showed them how to use her camera. She made the time that we spent with her very enjoyable and we absolutely love the photos that she took. Lauren used her creative eye to pose us in different ways with the perfect fall backdrop. Don’t hesitate to book a session with her – you’ll be glad you did!

- Jenn Truitt

Lauren did my boyfriend's college graduation photos and they turned out amazing! For someone who doesn't smile a lot in photos, she definitely worked hard to make him laugh and captured perfect moments! I would recommend her as a photographer for any and every occasion.

— Laura Kreamer

Fantastic pictures! Personal touch. Artistic - cannot recommend Lauren high enough! Loved Austin’s senior pics!

— Aimee Marmol

Working with Lauren for our engagement photos was an absolutely wonderful experience. She is great with suggesting poses, making the couple comfortable and look truly natural which leads to great photos. She took her time with us but also managed it efficiently so as to keep things moving along at a great pace. The final photos we received in our gallery were more than I could’ve hoped for! I’d recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a photographer to capture those special moments in their lives!

— Erin Oyler

When it came time to do some maternity pictures during my pregnancy, I knew I wanted just a few simple pictures and turned to Lauren to capture those. Scheduling with her was very easy — working with her was even easier. My husband doesn’t like having pictures taken but Lauren was able to make us feel relaxed — giving us some great shots! A few weeks later when our baby girl arrived, we were lucky enough to have Lauren capture some sweet moments of our precious girl! The photos turned out amazing and we got them in a very reasonable timeframe! I would definitely recommend Illustrating Life Photography and can’t wait to have Lauren capture future photos of our family!

— Jordyn Charlier

You will not regret hiring Lauren for your photographs! Her impeccable artistic eye helps her to select beautiful scenery, perfect lighting conditions, and flattering poses. Beyond those talents, Lauren is professional, personable, and fun loving! She will make you feel comfortable throughout the entire shoot and do whatever it takes to make sure you love your photos! She has captured so many of our family’s favorite moments and I am sure she will do the same for you!

— Kristen Johnson