Photography Services

  • Weddings

    STARTING AT $4600
    AVERAGE INVESTMENT - $7000

    Photos that highlight the warmth, beauty, and authenticity of your day. Expect a friendly, organized approach & lots of candids!

  • Elopements & Half Days

    STARTING AT $1100

    Your day, your way. From half-day weddings to courthouse ceremonies and private elopements, I’m here to capture every special moment.

  • Engagements

    STARTING AT $495

    Whether you’re currently engaged or planning a proposal, I’ll help you celebrate that "YES!" with photos that capture how your love feels.

  • Family, Events, Etc.

    STARTING AT $495

    Maternity, newborn, family, lifestyle, boudoir, branding, events and more. The sky's the limit, and I'm excited to hear what you’re planning.

About Alaura

As a teen, I staged portraits inspired by costume dramas, which paved the way for fashion work, event bookings, and my first wedding in 2015. I graduated from Northwestern University (Go 'Cats!) with degrees in journalism and history and soon began working for a luxury wedding design firm. While I loved it, I envied the wedding photographers because I wanted to be closer to the action. So, I took a leap and went full-time with Alaura Creative, and I haven't looked back since!

My job is truly a passion, and I am honored to document special moments for special people. I work with a team of talented photographers to help me capture weddings, events, and wonderful folks across Chicagoland and beyond.

 FAQs

  • My work is a blend of fine art photography and photojournalism. I capture weddings as authentically as I can while ensuring my galleries have the timeless beauty of classic portraiture. My photos are distinctly modern, but with old-school elements that give a warm, familiar feel. 

    I shoot with natural light (the sun) when I can, but love using both added flash and ambient light (like candles) to skillfully capture how your day looked and felt. I don’t like to keep folks waiting, so I keep my gear as compact and efficient as possible so I can be unobtrusive, take great photos, and keep the day running smoothly.

  • Your experience is just as important as the final gallery! My philosophy is that wedding photography should document your day without dictating it—capturing all the moments without taking away from them.

    To get all the shots while maximizing your enjoyment, I’m heavy on prepping in advance. I gather all details from you so I can location scout, timeline plan, and create a gameplan document so beautiful that it’ll make your most Type A friend (& your wedding planner!) proud.

  • I'm based in Chicago and yes, I love to travel! I will go anywhere in the world you want me to. The first 30 miles of travel is included for every event/wedding, with travel up to 100 miles roundtrip charged at $1.50 per mile. All miles in excess are charged by a flat fee (pre-approved by you) to cover my travel and boarding.

  • Yes, I do! When you book a 2nd photographer, one of my talented associates will join me to help capture your day–giving you more angles, more moments, and more photos in your final gallery.

  • Yes, of course! I use plenty of poses and prompts to get you both focused on each other and having fun, which is how I get the best photos. You're welcome to share any pose ideas you have, but don't worry if you don't have any!

  • All photos are delivered in a shareable online gallery, which grants clients the ability to mark favorites and private photos as well as order prints, albums, wall art, and more. Alaura Creative's print store sources a variety of quality prints and products from the industry's top photo labs, ensuring your memories are printed true-to-color using the finest materials.

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