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Captured by Lorraine

Aurora, Illinois

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Captured by Lorraine photography

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Why we chose Captured by Lorraine

Captured by Lorraine has been a fixture of the Fox Valley wedding scene for years, and it shows in how relaxed her couples look in every gallery. Based in Hampshire and shooting throughout Aurora and the western Chicago suburbs, Lorraine works in a photojournalistic style — she's there to catch the real moments, not stage a checklist, though she'll happily set up the posed shots you'll want for the album too. What stands out browsing her portfolio is the range of venues she's clearly comfortable in, from Pinstripes in Oak Brook to Brookfield Zoo to more traditional chapel settings, plus an openly LGBT-inclusive body of work that goes back over a decade. She also keeps a separate boudoir and non-wedding portrait practice running alongside the wedding work, so couples can book engagement or boudoir sessions with the same photographer who'll shoot their big day. For Aurora couples specifically, she's built out a dedicated local service page rather than just listing the city among dozens of others — a small sign she's actually paying attention to the area rather than running a copy-paste template.

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Captured by Lorraine location, hours & contact

LocationAurora, Illinois Get directions
Phone630-677-2291
Websitecapturedbylorraine.com
SpecialtiesWedding photography

Captured by Lorraine FAQs

Where is Captured by Lorraine's studio?

Captured by Lorraine is based in Aurora, Illinois. Based in Hampshire and shooting throughout Aurora and the western Chicago suburbs, Lorraine works in a photojournalistic style — she's there to catch the real moments, not stage a checklist, though she'll happily set up the posed shots you'll want for the album too.

What makes Captured by Lorraine's photos stand out?

Captured by Lorraine has been a fixture of the Fox Valley wedding scene for years, and it shows in how relaxed her couples look in every gallery.

Who does Captured by Lorraine usually photograph?

She also keeps a separate boudoir and non-wedding portrait practice running alongside the wedding work, so couples can book engagement or boudoir sessions with the same photographer who'll shoot their big day.

Why is Captured by Lorraine on the 10Best list?

In our 2026 rankings for Aurora, IL, Captured by Lorraine placed No. 1 for wedding photography. Rankings are earned through research and can't be bought.

How long has Captured by Lorraine been in business?

What stands out browsing her portfolio is the range of venues she's clearly comfortable in, from Pinstripes in Oak Brook to Brookfield Zoo to more traditional chapel settings, plus an openly LGBT-inclusive body of work that goes back over a decade.

How do I book Captured by Lorraine?

You can reach Captured by Lorraine by calling 630-677-2291, through capturedbylorraine.com and by sending your date through the form on this page.

Does Captured by Lorraine only shoot weddings, or does she offer other sessions too?

Weddings are her core focus, but she also shoots engagement sessions and runs a separate boudoir/lingerie portrait practice alongside the wedding business, so couples can book more than one type of session with the same photographer.

What photography style does she use for weddings?

Her site describes her approach as photojournalistic, meaning she prioritizes candid, in-the-moment shots while still building in time for posed portraits, aiming for a relaxed, low-pressure feel during the day.

Does she travel to Aurora, IL for weddings, or is she only based in Hampshire?

She's based in Hampshire, IL but maintains a dedicated Aurora, Illinois wedding photography service page describing coverage of Aurora and surrounding communities, so Aurora couples are within her regular service area.

Is Captured by Lorraine LGBT-friendly?

Yes — her portfolio includes multiple same-sex weddings dating back several years, and her Aurora-area service page explicitly mentions working with both traditional and non-traditional couples.