LAURA SHEPHERD IMAGES
Honest love stories
elevated with editorial vision.
Hi, I'm Laura!
Hi! I’m Laura, a digital marketer turned wedding photographer with a huge love for flash, art, and all things creative. For the past six years I’ve been photographing couples and weddings, capturing real emotion with intention, style, and a spark of bold artistry.
I’m a Portland, Oregon native who spends a large amount of time in NYC, which means I get the best of both worlds: misty mountain trails and fast-paced city energy. I love hiking in the Pacific Northwest, wandering New York streets with a coffee in hand, and exploring anywhere that inspires me. I’m also an avid traveler, a big hockey fan (go Devils!), and a proud cat mom.
Photography isn’t just my job. It’s the career I feel genuinely lucky to have found. Blending storytelling, creativity, and human connection inspires me every single day, and I’m honored to capture moments that people will treasure for a lifetime.
Editorial by design, documentary at heart.
We could not be happier with our photos!! I was really picky when choosing our photographer, because I had a very specific vision of how I wanted our wedding photos to look. I really wanted the life and love and joy of us and our guests to be felt through each image. And boy did Laura deliver! We will forever be so grateful to have so many beautiful images of our wedding!!
SYDNEY & NEBS
Laura was an absolute dream photographer to work with! From our initial call to the wedding day itself, Laura stood out for her authenticity, genuine interest in understanding your vision for photographer, and her eye for an amazing shot. She was flexible, communicative, listened to our ideas, and made us feel so at ease during shoots. Her photos speak for themselves!!!
CALLIE & ADAM
Laura was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding! Everything we went over beforehand, she went above and beyond to make happen. On the wedding day, she was completely locked in I had a list of all the family members I wanted photos with, and she made sure to get every single one (and even more than I expected!). She was running around nonstop capturing every special moment and every angle possible to make sure our photos turned out perfect. You can tell she truly cares about her couples and her work. I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a photographer she’s amazing!
SONJA & ALEX
Beyond Photography - It's Love!
Where do I even begin with Laura!! She is a gem! I had a certain vision for my wedding at George Peabody Library and seriously looked at and talked to over 20 photographers and only Laura had that spark. I was able to feel the passion & creativity since day 1 and she delivered!! Not only is she talented, she is also so personable and even made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the whole day. She is amazing and will definitely elevate your photography needs!! Love love love!!!
KATIE & JANICE
Laura and her team are absolutely 5-star! It poured rain on our wedding day which completely altered the vibe and all of our plans. She was soaking wet, slipping in the mud, and had a smile on her face. Despite the weather she captured the unfiltered joy, love and mood of the day SO beautifully. I am absolutely obsessed with her work. She even offered us a second mini shoot on a sunny day for some portraits that we weren't able to capture due to the weather. Thank you x 1000000, Laura! <3
Amelia & MATT
MY QUEEN!!! Laura is the most amazing wedding photographer - not only were the end results a work of art, but she was the most kind, supportive, energetic gal throughout the entire process. Truly from the day we planned our engagement shoot, until we received our wedding album, I couldn’t have dreamed of someone more perfect for the role. She executed my vision beyond my wildest dreams and showed us how to have a good time while doing it!!! Ilysm
CASS & GRANT
