Cleveland, Ohio

Portrait Photographer

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

Perfection doesn’t live here. And shouldn’t live in your photographs either.

Every hair in place, and perfectly pressed clothing, that isn’t how you live the day to day, so it’s not what your photos will look like.

Hair blowing in the wind, kids with skinned knees, dirt under their fingernails, doesn’t matter.

Photographs that are uniquely you, and creative pieces of art, are what we create here.

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

What type of session are you looking for?

Akron & Cleveland, Ohio Photographer & Lover of Nostalgic Portraits…

I’m Lauren Grayson!

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.

Not only do I offer a unique perspective on your life and give you images that will fit more like meaningful art work on your walls, 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!

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Photography Education, Presets, Courses, & More!

I’ve turned my art into a profitable business, and now I’m teaching others how to do the same.

Whether you are looking to learn business and marketing or photography, I offer online courses, a membership, workshops, and more!

  • Lauren was very helpful with the entire process. I highly recommend letting her help pick out everyone's outfit from her client closet. It made the process SO MUCH easier and there's serval options depending on your vibe. I waited one too many years to do family pictures because picking out outfits took too much time and complicated the ease of family pictures.

    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.