My name is Lauren Mills. I’m a wife, mother, adventurer, dessert baker, and photographer. I love coffee, cupcakes, campfires, and traveling.

When I was a little girl, my mother bought me my first camera, and that moment sparked a lifelong love for art. I grew up exploring creativity in many forms. Ceramics, woodworking, floral design, studio jewelry, and photography became the place where everything came together.

Today, I use everything I’ve learned to capture the beauty of my own little life. I have a loving husband, Derek, and we have four amazing children, three boys and a little girl. Together, we do our best to keep life simple, joyful, and beautiful.

My dream for my children is to give them a magical childhood. I want them to see a world full of whimsy and laughter. We eat popsicles every day, go on walks, play with water balloons, blow bubbles, create sidewalk chalk “works of art,” wrestle daily, and spend time at the park.

Above all of it, I give all glory to God. I am deeply grateful for the gifts He has given me.

As a photographer, my heart is to capture real life as it truly is. The quiet in-between moments, the chaos, the laughter, and the love, so families can hold onto their memories for years to come.

I would love nothing more than to capture your story, too. Let’s create something real together and turn your everyday moments into lasting memories.