About this vendor
My heart is to genuinely serve you so that your first day as husband & wife is your very own dream come true. I want to create a life-giving experience—one that helps you celebrate this incredible day for years to come. Through every romantic moment & charming detail, let me cheer you on towards your forever.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2020.2019.+3 more.
Best of Weddings
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
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Don't sleep on having Lauren Anderson has your photographer for your wedding!! She is absolutely AMAZING! We got married in October and having Lauren be our photographer was the be...
st decision we could have made. She is so professional and caring and really listens to what YOU want. She gives suggestions and her thoughts and really knows how to capture every aspect of your day. My family is huge and I have lots of little cousins so trying to wrangle in a huge family including little ones can be a feat. She did it with such ease and was able to capture every single person in the family which is not an easy task by any means. Our groomsmen were a bit rowdy too and she was able to get them focused and ready for pictures. She pays close attention to detail and is a go with the flow yet very planned person on a day where so many things can be chaotic and crazy. When I look back on our day through our pictures, I have the biggest smile on my face knowing that because of her I get to look at all of these pictures of the most special day forever. She also gives you SOOO many pictures which is such a blessing. It makes picking ones to print nearly impossible but I get to look at them over and over and it's my favorite. For our engagement pictures and our wedding pictures we also wanted to have our dog be in some and she was so patient with us and our pup! She gives you a day of timeline and suggestions on what to bring for your details shots and creates the most magical moments for pictures. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! When I tell you there is NO ONE that can capture your day like Lauren, I mean it!! She is the absolute BEST!
Having Lauren Anderson as our photographer, without a doubt, is one of the best decisions my husband and I made when planning our wedding. I cannot say enough good things about Lau...
ren, but here's a highlight of why she's incredible: 1) Lauren is reliable, timely, professional, and knowledgable about the industry. She helped us plan our wedding timeline, and we had ALL of our photos back only a little over a month after our wedding. Not to mention a sneak peak while we were still on our honeymoon, if that tells you have quickly they came back! 2) Lauren can command a room with such grace, elegance, and a smidge of humor, you'll forget your family/groomsmen were being rowdy in the first place. She kept the whole day running on our timeline while also gently reminding us that WE are the timeline. What a lifesaver. 3) And maybe the biggest reason, we are so in love with all of our wedding photos. Each and every moment is captured so perfectly. Our wedding photos are a work of art. The emotions caught on camera, the naturally posed photos, the details of the day, the heartwarming action shots-- perfection. In the end, Lauren felt like a guest at our wedding rather than a vendor. If you are looking for a photographer who is as professional and lovely as she is talented, I would highly recommend hiring Lauren for your wedding (or honestly, any other event-- don't get me started on how awesome our engagement photos were!).
Me and my wife were thrilled with how the photographs turned out for our engagement session and our wedding. Lauren was very thorough about getting the best shots, she was very kin...
d, and always on time for each photo shoot. We couldn't have imagined a better photographer for our big day and couldn't recommend her more for anyone else's special occasions.
I could go on and on about how great Lauren is. I had heard nothing but positive things about her from friends and after a very casual phone conversation, we knew she would be perf...
ect to photograph our engagement and wedding pictures. Lauren listened to everything we said from our very first conversation. She was respectful of our laid back personalities and honored our choice to not have a ton of pictures of just us and to get more pictures with our family and friends. She was very aware of timing and our wish of how important it was to us to spend time at Jimmys bar with friends and family before the reception. She was so sweet and genuine throughout the entire process and we are so excited to get all of our pictures back!
INCREDIBLE. Lauren Anderson blew us away in every single way. She is extremely easy to work with, confident, and knows what to do to create magical pictures in an organized fashion...
. We had our pictures back quickly and even a few the day after. She is professional, and the one you want capturing your special day!
Lauren is wonderful to work with! She photographed my husband's siblings' weddings as well, so his family knew her before our big day. She did an amazing job with each photograph, ...
editing and focusing in on the perfect details. On the wedding day, she showed up early and was a breath of fresh air - all while 38 weeks pregnant! She also got our photos back to us in record time (2.5 weeks)! Honestly we could not have asked for a better photographer. I would highly recommend Lauren to future brides.
Lauren was hands down the best vendor decision we made for our wedding day. From coordinating 4 different dates (thanks COVID) to her organization and professionalism through out t...
he planning process and during our wedding day, she went above and beyond our expectations. Lauren helps you plan your photos ahead of time so you don’t have to worry about missing any shots on your wedding day. She is fun but assertive and kept our family and somewhat unruly wedding party on task. Her editing is so light and airy and she truly captured every emotion I felt during our wedding day. We also had so much fun during our engagement session, which we were nervous about going into. She made us comfortable and told us exactly how to pose to create beautiful, but natural shots. I highly recommend choosing Lauren for your big day!
Working with Lauren was the easiest and most enjoyable part of planning our wedding! I can't tell you all of the changes that happened, mishaps, all before COVID even happened, and...
Lauren literally was there for us every step of the way. From going out of her way to meet with us at a coffee shop when our flight was delayed and we couldn't make our engagement shoot, but I still wanted to meet with her prior to our wedding day to checking in on me to make sure I was ok during all of the changes happening this year... she truly is just a kind-hearted individual who genuinely treats you like a lifelong friend who wants the best for you. We couldn't be happier with our photos, which we'll cherish forever. We feel beyond grateful Lauren captured our day. Couldn't recommend anyone higher or better!
Lauren Anderson will forever hold a special place in my heart. Not only did she just photograph my wedding, but she also photographed my brothers' weddings, and my family has NEVER...
been disappointed! Lauren genuinely cares about her couples and took such great care of my husband and I during these unprecedented times. She was encouraging when we weren't sure what our day was going to look like because of COVID. She pointed me back to the Lord and reminded me that the day will be perfect regardless if it was going to happen the way we planned. After receiving our "sneak peek" photos, I was reminded that Lauren has a gift to capture the sweetest and most precious moments during our day. We could not be happier with her work and would recommend her to anyone who needs a photographer! She will not disappoint!!
I could not have asked for a better photographer on my wedding day! Not only did Lauren take stunning photos but she made us feel so comfortable! She keeps up great communication w...
hile preparing for the wedding and is extremely flexible with timeline. Best photographer in the area!
We couldn't be happier with our choice to use Lauren Anderson Photography for our wedding! From the engagement shoot to the wedding day, we felt very comfortable working with Laure...
n. She was down-to-earth and always made us feel valued. Lauren was a great asset during the wedding planning process, answering any photography questions we had and helping us develop our day-of timeline. She and Erica were super easy to work with and made our big day as stress-free as possible. The photos came back even better than we hoped! If we had to do things all over again, we'd pick Lauren Anderson Photography in a heartbeat!
We just received a link to the blog post Lauren put together of our photos, and I cannot stop staring at them as tears legitimately come to my eyes. This is going to sound so chees...
y, but I felt like I got to experience our love for each other all over again just by looking at the photos. Lauren captured our personalities so well, and she was the easiest to work with. She made us laugh and loosen up, even at 7 am on the coldest Saturday there had been in a while. I cannot convey enough how much I would recommend Lauren to anybody looking for extremely high quality photos that make your heart just melt. It really felt like working with a friend! If these were just the engagement photos, I can't wait for her to capture our wedding day. The Lord has seriously gifted this talented woman!
From the first conversation we had with Lauren, we adored her. She put my husband and I at ease immediately during our engagement session and kept things moving so smoothly on our ...
wedding day. She takes beautiful photos that capture very natural looking moments. We will treasure our engagement and wedding photos our whole life through. We were sad to say goodbye to her at the end of our wedding day because it felt like she was another friend and family member leaving. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Lauren!
Mike and I had Lauren Anderson as photographer for our engagement photo shoot and wedding! She previously took pictures for my brother’s wedding and I thought her approach working ...
with us and her photography style was phenomenal! We had to request her for our wedding!
Lauren’s pictures for my and Mike’s wedding were very beautiful! She was very kind, easy going, and professional. I appreciated how she was patient with us, our bridal party, and our families to ensure we have all the pictures we wanted. Thank you Lauren for the wonderful experience and for being such a sweet and caring person to work with!
There is really not enough positive I can say about Lauren. She met with me a couple weeks before my wedding to make sure I felt confident in my time line. She was always easy to g...
et ahold of - either by email or text. She was great and extremely helpful the day of. Literally more than I could have expected out of any photographer! She also sneak peaks the day after and then does a blog post pretty soon after! Ryan and Lauren were both amazing for our wedding day! I would choose them over and over again.
Lauren was THE BEST. So happy to work with her! She helped us capture the moments the were important to us and kept us laughing the whole time! Such a great experience and am very ...
thankful to have had her part of our day! You rock Lauren And!
I could not be more thrilled with all my wedding pictures from Lauren. She and her husband Ryan did an amazing job of capturing our special day. Lauren was very prompt in getting u...
s a sneak peak of our wedding photos and she delivered the full gallery of photos in a timely fashion. We had an awkward situation where a non-family member kept trying to get in all our family photos. Lauren and Ryan handled the situation for us so that my husband and I did not have to deal with drama on our special day. We are so thankful for all the little things they did to capture our day. I would highly recommend Lauren Anderson photography!
My husband and I are so happy we found Lauren! Her and Elsie were wonderful to work with on our wedding day. Lauren is so organized and kept me calm the entire day, and the entire ...
planning process for that matter. She captured our day perfectly and had our wedding photos back SO fast. I highly recommend Lauren for your engagement and wedding images!!
Lauren is absolutely amazing! My fiance and I currently live in Texas and wanted to have our engagement photos shot in Peoria where we met in college. Lauren communicated, organize...
d, and coordinated so well to make our dream happen. She effortlessly made us laugh and have a great time during the shoot. Her photos are so natural and we’ll have these to cherish forever. Highly recommend Lauren and her talents!
Lauren and Ryan were absolutely incredible to work with. They brought such an amazing presence and ease to our day. They have a way of always made you feel calm and comfortable whe...
n things get hectic and crazy. They were able to capture our day exactly how we remember it, all the laughs, all the tears, and each smile. We will cherish these pictures forever. I will always recommend Lauren and Ryan, and am so thankful they were a part of our big day! - The Van Mieghem's <3
Lauren and her husband, Ryan made our special day absolutely perfect! Not only did they capture our special day and provide us with some memorable, life sharing candids. But they a...
lso coordinated and planned along side our wedding planner to make our special day absolutely painless and stress free. We are absolutely obsessed with our pictures and so thankful for the new friendship we grew with the Anderson's. We can't wait to use them for future family photos. If I could give more than 5 stars, Lauren Anderson photography would receive them all. Thank you again!
Love,
The Risinger's <3
My husband and I had Lauren and her husband, Ryan, photograph our wedding a few weeks ago. You may be able to find a wedding photography team anywhere.
However, if you're looking...
for a photography team that is professional, down to earth, and made up of truly great people, look no further than Lauren Anderson Photography. From engagement photos to timeline planning to the entire wedding day, we could NOT have been happier with our choice! Throughout the planning process, Lauren was always willing to answer questions and help in any way she could. I used our engagement photos for wedding table decor and needed some of them changed to black and white. When I asked Lauren about this, she didn't even think twice and had them all changed for me in no time. When I was nervous about how the timeline of the day was going to play out, she promptly set up a meeting with us to go over everything. On wedding day, it was raining and sleeting outside. Lauren and Ryan quickly called an indoor location and arranged for us to have our photos there instead. I can also honestly say that our pictures turned out beautifully... I know this because we got married 3 weeks ago and already have our full gallery!! I would highly recommend Lauren Anderson Photography for anyone looking to have a professional, kind, and fun photography team for their wedding.
Lauren was everything we could have hoped for and more for our engagement and wedding photos. She made us feel at ease. As a couple, we are not always comfortable in front of the c...
amera but Lauren made it so easy and effortless for us. Her communication and preparation before and after the photos was really impressive and professional. She took the time to get to know us personally and made all the photo moments fun to be a part of. We wouldn't hesitate recommending to anyone for their photography needs.
Thanks So Much,
Jen & Seth
Working with Lauren was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. She is amazing. Her photography is absolutely stunning and she is probably one of the kindest people I've e...
ver worked with. As far as locations go, I basically told her what kind of elements I wanted for my photos and she blew me away each time with the location selection for our shoots. You will thank yourself for picking Lauren! She promptly responds to messages and really works with you to make your photos special.
Absolutely amazing!! Cannot thank her and her husband enough for capturing our special day. She is so professional and personable and the pictures turn out amazing. Love her!!
Lauren’s photography was simply put- AMAZING! Lauren approaches her sessions with such grace and warmth and my husband and I greatly valued her hard work. The photos from our engag...
ement session and now our wedding blog have been beautiful and captured every moment we had hoped for. We cannot wait to see all of our wedding photos from our September 1st wedding! We cannot recommend Lauren enough!
From even before I was engaged I knew I NEEDED Lauren to be my wedding photographer. She has been my photographer for my senior pictures and family pictures so it was only fitting ...
that she took my wedding pictures. Lauren and Ryan went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations. It was a crazy humid day but they mad the process fun and quick, all while getting all of the pictures they needed to! I would recommended Lauren Anderson Photography to ANYONE that is still looking for a wedding photographer. I cannot wait to display our beautiful wedding pictures in our home. <3
Lauren Anderson Photography is my top recommended wedding photographer. My experience working with Lauren & Ryan was nothing short of amazing. They offer so much more than just pho...
tography. They offer an experience: their attention to detail, care for our friends & family, help with keeping the day on schedule, kind words, and personable nature made our wedding a great experience for us & our guests! They met our unique needs for our venue, guests, and wedding vision. 5 Stars!!!
Lauren is an amazing photographer, easy-going, friendly, and fun! Our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful. Everyone I show them to agrees and asks me who did them. Lauren was w...
illing to work with our schedule, budget, and needs, and helped us figure out a way to make everything work in the time and space we had, and it could not have gone more smoothly or turned out more beautifully. She was even able to figure out how to get a post-nap toddler to partake in a photo and chilly children to pose without their cardigans! She is the total best!
Cannot recommend Lauren and Ryan enough! We could not be happier with how our engagement and wedding photos turned out. Lauren was so attentive when working with us to select venue...
s for photographs, establish a timeline, set a shot list and talk through our vision for the photos. Her patience when working with me was so appreciated. There are so many nerves going into the big day and Lauren goes out of her way to reassure you as the bride and talk through any details you have questions on. They are such a calming presence to have around and are wonderful and directing family and bridal party photos. Looking back on our photos makes me so happy. They truly captured the spirit of our day with such talent and grace. Thank you for giving us photos we will cherish forever!
We loved having Lauren and Ryan as our wedding photographers. They captured all the special moments and we can’t stop looking at our pics! Lauren was able to calm our nerves about ...
taking pics outside in the winter, and I’m sure glad she did because our pics turned out better than I could have ever imagined! They were so fun to work with and our bridal party loved them! If you want a photographer who knows how to get the best pic and cares about you choose Lauren Anderson Photography!
We lovedddd having Lauren and Ryan capture our big day! They were great at directing our large family photos without any fuss. They also took all of our requests in stride and ca...
ptured all of quirky moments. We had so many compliments on them throughout the day and after. And every single photo turned out perfectly. I cannot say enough good things about these two!
Lauren and Ryan are 10/10! From the instant we met her, we knew she was the perfect match. She was so welcoming , friendly and professional. It felt like we were always friends and...
that I knew I could trust her. She was always quick to respond and helpful with any advice I needed along the way. We didn't do an engagement session to practice our poses but she guided us through and made us feel comfortable even if it felt awkward. We had so much fun. AND THE PICTURES WERE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The most important thing was that we trusted her from the start and through every step of the way and the results are perfection. I can't wait for an excuse to work with her again!
Lauren and Ryan are the absolute BEST. So highly recommended. They are so fun to work with, the pictures turned out amazing, and we seriously could not be happier. We would definit...
ely choose Lauren Anderson Photography all over again!!
What to say about Lauren Anderson Photography. First of all, Lauren and Ryan (her husband) have such great teamwork and for every session it always went smoothly. My first impressi...
on of Lauren Anderson was when we all had a phone call about rather or not to have Lauren as our wedding photographer. Lauren and Ryan told my us to pray about it first before giving them an answer. I knew she was going to be the one but my heart melted knowing we were going to work with a Godly couple to help lead Zach and I to marriage. Secondly, I love her patience. On our engagement photo shoot day, the weather was so deceiving and we all were texting all day to see if we needed to reschedule. My husband was in Chicago, I had hair/make up appointments and bottle line it had to happen that day. Lauren was so supportive of whatever decision we made and some of our favorite photos are in the rain! The wedding was so blissful and Lauren made it so easy and the pictures were perfect capturing all the important/precious moments which what I wanted exactly. Thanks again Lauren and Ryan I can't wait for out wedding album!
Lauren and her husband, Ryan, we the absolute best people I could have done our wedding and engagement. She makes everything personal and she really was intentional with my mother ...
and I. The were phenomenal people to work with and very efficient photographers!
You know you picked the right photographer when you are asked to pick "favorites" from your wedding and you actually can't do that because you love them all. My husband and I had ...
so much fun shooting our engagement pictures with Lauren and Ryan. We felt so comfortable and they made us feel so natural in our not-so natural element. Then, when our wedding day came around it was the exact same feeling. They were able to capture each moment of our day, from getting ready until the party. We had a large wedding party (10 bridesmaids, 10 groomsmen) and they were quick so we could get on to the next part of the day. We are still so amazed with how our photos turned out;, I now recommend them to all my engaged friends, near or far! Lauren Anderson Photography is the best!!!
Lauren truly has an amazing gift when it comes to photography and my husband and I are so happy to have found her!! Lauren and Ryan did our engagement photos and our wedding photos...
and her work is absolutley breathtaking. When Lauren took our pictures it felt very natural which is exactly what we were looking for! I wanted photos that were "in the moment" that showed our natural and raw emotions and Lauren truly captured that. Lauren and Ryan were so fun and relaxing to work with and it just made our wedding day that much more special! I would HIGHLY recommend Lauren Anderson Photography to my family and friends!
Lauren was absolutely amazing to work with! She truly knows how to capture the beauty of your perfect day! Our big day ran so smoothly and we could not have done it without Lauren ...
and Ryan. She listened to all my requests, made a detailed timeline, which made everything seamless. Not once did we feel rushed for pictures, they definitely know what they are doing so put your trust in their hands!!:) Lauren is so personable and I honestly felt like I had made a new friend! I cannot recommend her enough and hope to see her again!
My husband and I are so happy with our choice of wedding photographer! When we first met with Lauren, it felt as though we were catching up an old friend! Lauren and Ryan are the b...
est!! From engagement pictures to our wedding, they made us feel so loved and comfortable!! They made taking pictures so fun and we really enjoyed spending our special day with them!! I am completely in LOVE with the pictures that were taken on our wedding day!! I highly recommend using Lauren Anderson Photography!!
I cannot say enough great things about Lauren and her husband Ryan! They took our engagement photos and our wedding photos - the only difficult thing about working with these two i...
s trying to decide which photos to print because every one is so good! Our wedding day was a whirlwind and they captured every moment for us beautifully. They take pride in the work they do and it's evident in the their photos. They were so accommodating and easy to work with. I highly recommend them!
From the first time I spoke to Lauren, I knew we had found a gem. She and Ryan were absolutely AMAZING as our wedding photographers. We haven't even gotten all of our pictures back...
, but I'm so stunned by how beautiful the shots are that we have seen, that I couldn't wait to post my review! Lauren and Ryan are both such friendly and kind people. We first met in person at our engagement photos, and they immediately made us feel at ease and comfortable in a situation that could easily have been awkward. Lauren was incredibly accommodating and always met any requests I had. On the day of the wedding, she captured the exact feeling I wanted. I can't stop looking at the pictures we've gotten back so far, because she did such a beautiful job. I would highly recommend Lauren to any couple getting married because she is absolutely amazing at what she does. I can't say enough good things!
Lauren and Ryan are a must for every wedding. They have been wonderful to work with, I can't imagine sharing my wedding day with anyone else. Not only are the photographs incredibl...
e, the two of them made us feel so at ease and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them. We can't wait to hopefully share more life events with them as the years go on. For anyone looking for a photographer who genuinely cares about you and all of your guests...this is it. I would recommend Lauren to every bride I meet.
We couldn't have asked for a better team to be a part of our once in a lifetime day! Lauren and Ryan were an absolute dream to work with. From their fun loving personalities to the...
stunning pictures, we were beyond thrilled to work with them for our engagement pictures and the wedding day. We could feel that they genuinely cared about us and our wedding. We weren't simply another job. We felt so lucky to have photographers who could understand what we were looking for in our pictures and deliver flawlessly. I look forward to being able to work with them for many years to come!
From the moment we talked to Lauren we knew she would perfect to capture our first day as husband and wife. They really take the time to get to know their couples and help them fee...
l comfortable in front of the camera. We had a blast at our engagement session with Ryan and Lauren and could not wait to have them be part of our wedding day. They are outgoing, patient, organized, and a fun loving couple! Everything felt so smooth and natural thanks to them! We never felt rushed or crunched for time on the busy day. They captured all of the little details that made our day extra special to us. We were truly sad when it was time to say goodbye. I cannot wait to work with them again in the future. I highly recommend Lauren Anderson Photography!!
I could not have asked for a better experience with my wedding photographer Lauren Anderson. I have known Lauren since high school and have always admired her creativity and passio...
n. From the first time I sat down with Lauren to ask if she was even available to be hired, I knew that I made the right decision. Working with Lauren is like hanging out with your best friend on any other day. She makes you and everyone involved feel and look their best, while also keeping everyone relaxed and happy. I will forever be grateful that I had the chance to work with Lauren and Ryan and hope to work with them again in the future. I would definitely recommend Lauren Anderson Photography to anyone who asks!
Our wedding day was flawless, organized, and so lovely thanks to these two, Lauren Anderson Photography. It was always so comfortable having Ryan photo the groomsmen and Lauren pho...
tographing the bridesmaids. They also took time to make sure my husband and I could take in the day and have special moments as just bride and groom. We felt so special and honored having Lauren Anderson Photography! We cannot thank you enough!
The Ryans <3
I cannot say enough great things about working with Lauren and Ryan. They are such a fun loving, sweet couple. They shot our engagement pictures and wedding day. They really make ...
you feel comfortable in front of the camera. We were able to act like our own goofy selves and they got some of the cutest shots that I treasure most. They also were able to put some our favorite engagement pictures in a album for our guests to sign at our wedding. We truly cherish all the sweet little notes that our guests wrote for us. I have only seen a few of our wedding pictures so far, but they captured those moments perfectly. I can't wait to see the rest! I couldn't imagine our wedding day with any other photographer. Our day was perfect and I'm so glad they were a part of it.
When we got engaged the only detail I knew right away was who I wanted to be our photographer. Lauren Anderson Photography is who took my sisters wedding photos and I knew I needed...
to book them ASAP!! Lauren and Ryan not only do an amazing job at taking photos (making you feel beautiful and special all day long) but they also take time to really get to know you and your fiancé. Lauren and Ryan work together to make sure you are comfortable and that they capture every photo from every angle. After all the planning is over and the big day as passed, you are only left with photos from one of the most important moments in your life. If I was you, I would book Lauren Anderson Photography to take those photos, trust them to take not only beautiful photos but photos that capture who you are as a person and as a couple. I promise that you will not be disappointed!
Lauren and Ryan were so fun and easy to work with for engagement pictures and on our wedding day. They were always extremely prepared and did a great job of capturing the perfect ...
moments. They made my husband feel at ease when he was anxious in front of the camera by making jokes and getting us both to laugh. It made the pictures look like genuine happiness.
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Peoria, IL | Central Illinois
Lauren Anderson Photography