Lauren Michael Photography

About Lauren Michael Photography

Hi, I'm Lauren — a wedding, lifestyle, and family photographer based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After a sweet season living near Columbus, Ohio, my husband and I recently moved back home to raise our family near the ones we love most. I still travel often for weddings across Indiana, Ohio, and beyond — wherever your love story takes me.

Photography is more than a job for me — it's a joy. I believe in capturing the in-between moments: the way your mom squeezes your hand before the ceremony, the tears in your partner’s eyes during your vows, the laughter that bubbles up during golden hour portraits. I’m probably smiling (or tearing up) right along with you while I shoot and edit — I can’t help it!

When I’m not behind the lens, I’m a big fan of quiet mornings with a good book and a homemade latte, tea in the evenings, and rewatching Gilmore Girls for the millionth time. My faith in Jesus is the heart of who I am, and I truly believe beauty is everywhere — especially in the ordinary moments most people overlook.

I’m here for the real stuff — your biggest belly laughs, the unexpected happy tears, and the deep, real love you share. Let’s tell your story in a way that feels true to you.