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Lauren Ashley

Lauren Ashley

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A spectacular photograph by Lauren Ashley showing a bride and groom sharing their first dance beneath a giant circular floral installation suspended from the ballroom ceiling, with cascading cold sparkler fountains raining down around them and their reflection shimmering on the polished dance floor

I’m Lauren Ashley Grenda, the founder of Lauren Ashley Studios, a Chicago-based luxury wedding photography brand and currently the most followed wedding photographer in the entire world on Instagram and Tiktok!

A dramatic editorial photograph by Lauren Ashley showing a bride and groom posed with their full wedding party inside a moody, candlelit historic venue, the bride's intricate lace cathedral train spread across the floor as the group strikes confident poses

Over the past decade, I’ve had the honor of photographing weddings around the world, from intimate celebrations to lavish royal-inspired events.

A photograph by Lauren Ashley shot looking down the iconic spiral staircase of The Rookery in Chicago, with a bride in a white gown visible mid-way up the ornate wrought-iron and wood staircase, the repeating arch shapes creating a dramatic geometric tunnel effect

My work blends editorial artistry with emotional storytelling, creating timeless images that not only showcase beauty but preserve the heart of each moment. I believe that people along with photographers should be true to themselves and the most authentic versions of themselves online!

I’m Lauren Ashley Grenda, the founder of Lauren Ashley Studios, a Chicago-based luxury wedding photography brand and currently the most followed wedding photographer in the entire world on Instagram and Tiktok!

Over the past decade, I’ve had the honor of photographing weddings around the world, from intimate celebrations to lavish royal-inspired events.

My work blends editorial artistry with emotional storytelling, creating timeless images that not only showcase beauty but preserve the heart of each moment. I believe that people along with photographers should be true to themselves and the most authentic versions of themselves online!

A spectacular photograph by Lauren Ashley showing a bride and groom sharing their first dance beneath a giant circular floral installation suspended from the ballroom ceiling, with cascading cold sparkler fountains raining down around them and their reflection shimmering on the polished dance floorA dramatic editorial photograph by Lauren Ashley showing a bride and groom posed with their full wedding party inside a moody, candlelit historic venue, the bride's intricate lace cathedral train spread across the floor as the group strikes confident posesA photograph by Lauren Ashley shot looking down the iconic spiral staircase of The Rookery in Chicago, with a bride in a white gown visible mid-way up the ornate wrought-iron and wood staircase, the repeating arch shapes creating a dramatic geometric tunnel effect
" I absolutely love how it has saved my back during long wedding days while still looking sleek and stylish. It gives me the freedom to move with ease and the confidence to step into every wedding looking polished and professional, ready to capture unforgettable moments." - Lauren Ashley
Aerial black-and-white shot of a bride and groom sharing their first dance, surrounded by a circle of cheering wedding guests under string lights in an elegant event venue.
A photograph by Lauren Ashley showing a groom lifting and kissing his bride in a woodland clearing, dramatic golden sun rays bursting through the trees behind them and autumn leaves covering the forest floor
A photograph of a bride and groom sharing their first dance on a mirrored dance floor in an opulent gold ballroom, framed by candlelit floral arrangements in the foreground and grand crystal chandeliers above, with guests seated at gold-draped tables in the background.
A photograph of a bride and groom sharing a quiet moment in the background of an opulent dark wedding reception room, surrounded by towering crystal candelabras, pillar candles, and grand chandeliers casting warm golden light.
Four photographs by Lauren Ashley showing a close-up of a bride in a floral lace veil, a bride and groom posed beside a vintage white Rolls-Royce on a city street with skyscrapers behind them, a wide shot of a couple on the stone bridge terrace of a grand French chateau, and a couple on a staircase framed by dramatic window light

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Smiling female photographer walking along a city bridge with a river and skyscrapers in the background, holding a Canon DSLR with a zoom lens and wearing a black Spider Camera Holster belt at her waist, dressed in a black cold-shoulder dress and black heels, with confetti on the ground
255: SpiderPro Dual Mirrorless Camera System v2
255: SpiderPro Dual Mirrorless Camera System v2
Sale price€296,51
4.9
Isolated product photograph of the Spider Holster Lens Collar Plate v2 on a white background, showing the grey aluminium plate with two stainless steel Spider v3 pins at the top, a central tripod screw mount, directional lens-front arrow, and Spider logo
SpiderPro Lens Collar Plate v3
Sale price€67,43
156: SpiderPro Mirrorless Camera Plate v2
156: SpiderPro Mirrorless Camera Plate v2
Sale price€44,63
4.8
SpiderPro Hand Strap v2 in black on a white background, showing the curved ergonomic form and Spider Holster branding. At the bottom of the image examples of the other colour options of the strap are visible.
SpiderPro Hand Strap V2
Sale priceFrom €78,34
4.8
Colour +11