I'm Lauren Schlesselman — photographer, artist, and founder of Lauren Nicole Imagery. With a background in art education and over a decade of experience behind the lens, I’ve spent my life chasing light, emotion, and the stories that unfold when people feel truly seen.

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My journey began in a high school darkroom, where I fell in love with the magic of developing film and capturing the fleeting. That spark carried me through college and nearly ten years as an art educator before I made the leap to pursue photography full-time. What started as a side hustle became a lifelong calling — one that’s now included documenting over 200 weddings and hundreds of families across Missouri and beyond.

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“My work is joyful, polished, and deeply human. I don’t just want to take your photos — I want you to feel cared for, seen, and celebrated.”

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But my work goes deeper than images. I believe photography is a form of preservation — not just of faces, but of feelings. I photograph the way your partner’s eyes soften when they look at you. The way your toddler’s curls catch the wind. The joy in your parents' faces during speeches they never thought they’d give. I live for those moments — quiet, real, and entirely yours.

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I believe in building trust before we even pick up the camera. I want you to feel comfortable, celebrated, and completely yourself. Whether it’s your wedding day, your brand’s reintroduction, or a slow Sunday morning with your family, my goal is to hold space for you to show up as you are — and to capture that beautifully.

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I live just outside St. Louis with my husband and our two babies, who inspire me every day to slow down and notice the wonder in the ordinary. When I’m not photographing, I’m either organizing our next family adventure or dancing barefoot in the kitchen with my kids.

 

Family is the center of everything for me, and that love shows up in the way I approach my work.​ If my perspective resonates with you, I’d be honored to tell your story. Let’s create something honest, artful, and lasting — together.