Laura Ashley is a Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Chicago Illinois

My goal is to capture love, connection and beauty in a way you've never seen before

Chicago Illinois Intimate Wedding, Elopement and Lifestyle Photographer

TRAVELING ILLINOIS BASED PORTRAIT & WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

candid moments, windswept hair & bare feet

I specialize in capturing the untamed magic of motherhood, the intimate adventurous spirit of elopements, and any other special moments you want to treasure for a lifetime. All are welcome here.

Chicago Illinois Intimate Wedding, Elopement and Lifestyle Photographer
Chicago Illinois Lifestyle Photography
Chicago Illinois Elopment Photography
Laura Ashley Intimate Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

Meet the Heart Behind the Lens

I’ve been where you are—trying to fit into a mold that just doesn’t feel right. For me, it was planning a big, traditional wedding that looked perfect on paper but didn’t reflect who we were. So, we scrapped it, eloped to Vegas, and created a day that was entirely us.

That experience changed everything. It taught me that life’s milestones—whether it’s your wedding,

a portrait session, or a family moment—shouldn’t be about following the rules. They should be about celebrating you.

Now, I help couples, families, and individuals break free from the “shoulds” to create experiences and memories that are authentic, meaningful, and unapologetically theirs.

Laura Ashley Intimate Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

LOVE, CONNECTION AND ADVENTURE ARE AT THE HEART OF

CLIENT LOVE

  • I searched high and low for MONTHS for a photographer for my wedding and the moment I reached out to Laura she made me feel like I was the most important person in the world.

    She listened to what I had to say and actually listened. Laura made not only me, but my daughter and husband feel like we were on America's Next Top Model! I can’t stop looking at our engagement pics still, but my wedding pics are literally flawless. She got every single shot I wanted and more. Not once during the whole process did I feel awkward or embarrassed. She helped me with my timeline when I merely had a rough draft all without making me feel like I was a clueless bride with no wedding coordinator. She is truly amazing at what she does and I cannot recommend her enough!

    — A & S

  • Laura was absolutely wonderful to work with.

    he did a newborn shoot in my home. The patience she had with my dog was amazing. Benelli is very protective and has to be by my son’s side at all times! Instead of having me lock her up she embraced it! She showed her love too! The kindness and compassion she showed us was incredible. We are new parents and we can be shy, but she made it very comfortable for us.The pictures we receive

    — Jenny

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Picture this..You and your significant other decide you want to go to city hall and elope. But you don’t want the fun to end there. So then you end up at Avondale Bowling Alley for bowling, drinks and cake! You booked me not only because I am a