The Northern Story Photography
Michigan-based wedding photographer, but I’ll go where you go
Hi there, I’m Lauren
I'm a wedding + lifestyle photographer who is
Michigan-based but will travel worldwide
My story begins back in high school, when a name popped into my head - The Northern Story. I remember drawing logos and having fun with branding for the name in old notebooks. I had no idea why or what I would do with it at the time, but I kept it for the future. After a few years, my passion for photography grew and I knew exactly what I would use that name for. In 2018, I made it official and launched my professional photography business.
I photograph primarily weddings, but I also have a heart for families, and the important milestones of life. I believe that we are all beautifully and wonderfully made. That marriage is a sacred union. The joy that I have is because the spirit of God lives inside of me. Because of this, it’s truly an honor for me to celebrate your love, marriage, and families. Maybe we don’t share the same beliefs, but that doesn’t change the fact that I want to meet you, to know you, and help you cherish your story through photos. Ultimately, I am here to capture the story of you.
It’s exciting for me to say that we are a husband-wife team! I get to do almost every wedding alongside my husband, so if you book The Northern Story, you just might meet Nate too.
My style is playful and emotional. My colors lean into earth tones. My approach is documentary-ish, but I’m still there to guide you as needed so you feel confident and comfortable. I would describe myself as a chill-extrovert. I love to laugh, to be amongst family and friends, to walk in the woods, to drink a good cup of coffee, and to get out on that dance floor.
playful and emotional imagery
pursuing joy in Christ
always down for destination + elopements
been told I’m pretty chill
Kind Words
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Amanda
"I knew from following Lauren on social media that she has a gift. I am so thankful for her artistic, natural ability to capture moments so beautifully - and candidly - and I am equally grateful for not only her talent, but her kindness, patience, and sweetness. Looking forward to working with her again in the future."
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Juliet and Roel
"Lauren and Nate did such an incredible job! They did both our engagement pictures and our wedding day. They knew we didn’t feel overly comfortable in front of the camera, and helped talk us through everything we needed to do and helped us feel relaxed. They did such an amazing job capturing the beauty of our wedding day. They made everything feel so easy and stress free. I would recommend them to anyone!"
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Kiley and Dylan
“Lauren shot our engagement photos and wedding photos, and it was a great experience! Not only did the photos turn out incredible, but she was a great communicator beforehand. She made sure to capture all of the important details of the day that we discussed. She killed it and the photos were great, but also the day did not feel like a long photo shoot, I was able to enjoy my day and end up with all the photos I wanted and more!”
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