vibrantly capturing joy + connection

wheaton-based chicagoland portrait photographer

IT'S ME, LAURA!

IT'S ME, LAURA!

your coffee-loving, podcast-obssessed, diet coke-drinking GIF queen who loves capturing newborns, families, seniors, and more! I am so thrilled you found me (like I was hiding lolz), and I can’t wait to work with you.

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Testimonial

“Laura is an incredibly gifted photographer! She captures light beautifully and shows expertise in each photo. Perhaps the best part is that she has a great sense of humor and will make you feel so comfortable during a photo shoot! You are bound to have fun with Laura and she will deliver photos that you will absolutely cherish! I cannot recommend Laura highly enough.” - Emily P.

I must tell you the story of this day. And yes, I’m going rogue with only these two images—but they embody the day to me and still forever stick with me. The first ✨ Surreality. Moments before Penelope’s baptized in the most gorge
Just three new favorite people, the Weddicks, and their big almost-one-year-old Riley!!!! Some fams, man. I tell ya. Robin and I only just met on the day of this session, and I was like, well shoot, I hope I get to capture all kinds of milestones fo
Guys, Carter’s baby sis, Logan, is like 6 months old now so why am I just now sharing it?! 1) I photographed Kaitlyn’s brother and fam recently (will share soon!) and was like, OMG how have I not shared this?! and 2) I photographed this
Hey spring + color lovers, spring minis go live next week. You ready? 🌸 May 3rd + 4th Cantigny Park Perfect for fams + maternity + announcements + mom/me + ANYYYYTHING Email subscribers get access next week and then to the rest of the world! Can
Personality on personality on personality. Just how we like it! With sisters clearly being the MVP’s! With a few very handsome gents, too, of course. I have a few more times I’ve added for this weekend in the city 🗓️ DM for details!! A
Every Sunday we get donuts. It’s our church’s thing and we can’t get enough. Like, literally my boys would eat 3 each if I let them. And let's be real, what kid doesn't love a donut? SO. When the Sauerbrei's (longtime clients, the