A person in a teal sleeveless dress poses against a beige background while wearing burgundy boots.

 

Lauren Riley Photography

 

North East Missouri

PORTRAIT and wedding PHOTOGRAPHer

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Photography isn’t just about looking good - it’s about feeling seen. The way your partner looks at you when you’re not watching. The way laughter feels when it’s real and unfiltered. The quiet, steady comfort of a hand in yours.

Because the best photos aren’t just printed memories—they’re feelings you can step back into. The rush of excitement. The happy tears. The kind of love that stays with you. Just you, as you are. And trust me—you’re going to love every second of it.

 

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Every image, whether a families first photograph with the newest edition or a couple seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day, is an image you can look back on in 5,10, or 50 years from now and remember fondly.

 

A lifted white Ford Bronco parked in a grassy field on a sunny day with trees in the background.

2/ Seniors

3/ Families

6/ All things Agriculture

5/ Couples & Engagements

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A smiling graduate in a blue graduation gown stands proudly outside school doors on a sunny day.
Couple sharing an intimate moment outdoors, woman wearing a diamond engagement ring on her hand.
Wedding party in champagne attire poses outdoors, bride in white lace gown holding bouquet, groom in tan suit and cowboy hat.

4/ Beginning of Life

1/ Weddings

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A small child wearing a hat sits on a rustic wooden swing at sunset with sunbeams filtering through tree branches.

Testimonials

Lauren has taken our sons 1 year and 2 year pictures. She was very patient with his energy and captured amazing pictures each time.  

Scheduling the shoot was pain free, communication leading up to the shoot was excellent and we received his amazing pictures quicker than I was expecting.  We will definitely be using her for many years to come!

LW

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A family group poses together outdoors during autumn with fall foliage in the background.

Testimonials

Lauren took our outdoor family pictures. She was very flexible and easy to deal with on our location choice! Pics turned out lovely!

SM

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A toddler wearing a brown knit outfit sits in a wooden rocking chair against a white backdrop with twinkle lights.

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Lauren took my daughter's 1st birthday pictures and I could not be any more pleased than I am! so so happy with them!! I wanted someone who would be able to capture my girl's personality and she definitely did! Her prices are very reasonable and the smash cake she made for the photos was pretty good too!

EB

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Two people in denim jackets and long skirts pose together against a weathered wooden barn wall.

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Lauren is very laid back and puts my kids at ease when taking pictures. She has great ideas for poses and has a great sense of humor. I’m always pleased with the final product. I would highly recommend using Lauren.

TB

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