Lauren Ashley Studios

Client reaction vs their wedding shots!📷 Which is your favorite? ❤️Off camera lighting brought to you by @Godox Official! #weddingphotographer #clientreaction #chicagoweddingphotographer #Love #photomagic #godox

Client reactions like this make me love my job. The bride and groom were absolutely in awe when they saw these photos. The moment they stepped into the grand hall of Hammond Castle, they knew it was the right place for their dramatic and dark wedding, but seeing it captured like this took their breath away. They couldn’t believe how the light perfectly framed them, the candles creating an almost ethereal glow around them, making them feel like they were in a movie! They mentioned that the photos not only reflected the beauty of the venue but also the deep emotion and love they felt on their wedding day. It was beyond anything they could have imagined: pure perfection. 🕯️🕯️ Venue: @hammondcastlemuseum Designer/Coordinator: @laurenleopoldevents Florist: @cidspecialevents Catering: @alacarteparties Entertainment: @tsgweddings @vibewithmark Transportation: @blacktielimousineinc Glam Squad: @beautybostonartistry #HammondCastleWedding #BrideAndGroomGoals #EpicWeddingPhotography #LaurenAshleyStudios #CastleWedding #LuxuryWeddingPhotographer

As the wedding photographer, capturing this moment was unforgettable! ✨ The sparklers started raining down from the ceiling, he picked her up and the image was absolutely stunning, the bride’s reaction was priceless, she let out a joyful scream that filled the entire room. Moments like these remind me why I love what I do! 🥂💍 Designer @Yanni Design Studio #weddingsparklers #photomagic #weddingphotographer #wedding 👰🏻‍♀️@Alessandra Venuti💋

Replying to @mummaJodes 🎥✨ Ever wonder what happens between capturing a moment and delivering a stunning photo? Someone mentioned that “all my photos are edited,” and here’s the truth: THEY ARE… but let me explain what that actually means. Every photo you see from Lauren Ashley Studios is processed through Lightroom, a professional editing software, to ensure consistent quality and to bring my creative vision to life. When you hire a photographer, you’re not just getting someone to press a button. You’re hiring a storyteller with a vision to highlight the best of every scene. Editing isn’t about changing reality… it’s about refining it. Enhancements like balancing light, adjusting tones, and drawing focus to the most important elements bring the image to life the way we envisioned it during the shoot. There are four different stages of viewing an image, each offering a unique perspective: 1. In-camera: This is the jpg unaltered capture of the moment, reflecting what the camera sensor sees without any adjustments or enhancements. 2. RAW file: The digital negative, containing all the data captured by the camera. It’s unprocessed, flat, and requires editing to bring out its full potential. 3. Lightroom edit: This is where basic enhancements are made, such as adjusting exposure, color, and contrast to create a cohesive and stylized look across the gallery. 4. Photoshop retouch: The final step, where detailed adjustments are applied, like removing distractions, perfecting skin tones, or creatively altering elements to match the vision. Bottom line: It’s not about making photos “fake”..it’s about delivering the vision and quality you deserve. 📸✨ Have questions about the editing process or curious about the difference between RAW and final images? Drop them below! 👇 #pho#photomagici#chicagoweddingphotographeriting #photoshop

If you’ve ever worked with me, you know this routine is part of the Lauren Ashley Experience. My clients laugh because they end up counting every time they take a picture even after their wedding day is over! 😂I’ve been the 1,2,3 Wedding Photographer for over 10 years, and it’s for good reason. 🙌 Why do I do it? It keeps everyone focused and looking at me! My couples and their families know exactly when I’m taking the shot. And for me, this rhythm lets me really zero in on lighting, posing, and those tiny details that make each moment special. While still keeping sometimes 100+ people’s attention! 😂 So if you’re ever in front of my camera… get ready to count to 3 and smile big! 1,2,3! 😉 #weddingphotographer #photomagic #photographerlife

Capturing Halloween magic with smoke bombs, a black wedding dress and a camera! 📸💨🎃 #HalloweenPhotography #SmokeBombs #PhotographerLife #photomagic #nikon #godoxad200pro

Famous dancers @Tyler Schwartz & @maddieraeru truly danced their way into married life…literally! 💍✨ Their unforgettable first dance at the stunning Elkins Estate combined the artistry of Irish dance and tap, leaving everyone absolutely mesmerized. 💃🕺 Watching them move together, with such passion and precision, was a privilege as thier wedding photographer, I’ll never forget. Their love is as pure and magical as their steps! ☘️✨ Photographer challenge of the day? That exit sign! 🚨 (Yes, it’s required by law to stay visible!) But with 4-point lighting—three @Godox Official AD100s with grids and an AD200 with a softbox camera left.. I worked some magic to create that rim light glow behind them. 📸✨ Huge shoutout to the amazing team that made this moment unforgettable: 🎥 Video: @parosfilms 🎨 Wedding Design: @shannonwellingtonweddings 👗 Costume: @destefanodesigns 🏰 Venue: @elkinsestate 🎶 Band: @eadaoinofficial @mohsenamini @charliegalloway #IrishDance #TapDance #Wedding #FirstDance #DancersOfInstagram #WeddingDance #elkinsestateweddings