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Cleveland & Akron, Ohio Family, Newborn & Maternity Photographer

Photographs should be like a good song you play on repeat…

they should make you feel nostalgic and tell a damn good story.

Based in Medina (my studio is located on historic Public Square!) and serving families throughout Cleveland, Akron, and Northeast Ohio, I specialize in natural light, documentary style photography for families, expecting moms, and new babies.

My approach is relaxed and unscripted, so real laughter, real moments, real life, whether we're in my studio or on location at your favorite park, backyard, or neighborhood spot.

Sessions are currently available for family, maternity, newborn, and senior portraits, with flexible studio and outdoor options across Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Medina.

What type of a session are you looking for?

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Cleveland, Ohio Photographer & Lover of Nostalgic Portraits…

I’m Lauren Grayson!

A woman with long dark hair and freckles, wearing beige earrings and a mustard-colored top, striking a pose with her arm raised in front of a white brick wall, with a blurred person in the foreground.
A young woman sitting on the ground, smiling, wearing a brown hat, a mustard-colored sweater with crochet sleeves, blue jeans, and brown boots, in front of a white brick wall and small plants.

You deserve photographs that are as unique as you.

That don’t look like everyone else’s. That aren’t at the same park, in the same color scheme, with the same fake smiles. You deserve images that scream, “This is who WE are!”.

Everyone WANTS great photos…but the idea of getting them…sounds less than appealing.

After 13 years as a full time, professional photographer, I have a system down to a science. I take all the guesswork out of the photo session planning process and do the heavy lifting so that you just have to show up and get the photos done.

Because if it ain’t easy, you’re just never going to do it. So instead of stressing out about it, I will help you plan and execute the perfectly imperfect, messy, session you’ve ever had!

Ready to stop waiting for the perfect time (hint: it doesn’t exist) to get photos taken?

Read more about me, my story, and work below and let’s get started!

  • Lauren was very helpful with the entire process. I waited one too many years to do family pictures because picking out outfits took too much time and felt complicated but Lauren made it SO MUCH easier.

    Jessie H.

  • Lauren was absolutely outstanding. I couldn't think of a better, more relaxed, and highly professional photographer to take our family photos. My children warmed up to her so well and she made us feel as though we weren't even taking photos - seamless, efficient, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process.

    Tealla G.

  • I am in awe with my photos taken with Lauren! Her photos show so much love , and she truly captures the perfect picture . She was so easy to work with and she was amazing with our kids ! My kids left saying “that was so fun”. They have never said that at a family photoshoot!

    Lindsey R.

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