Let’s capture the moments that words can’t quite hold—the fleeting, heartfelt, beautifully unscripted ones—so years from now, you can look back and feel them just as deeply as you did the first time.

Sparkler Exit in Kansas City by Lauren Kailan

When history is being made it should be preserved.

When he sneaks that stolen glance from across the room, like you’re the only one there. When the whole family bursts into uncontrollable, can’t-catch-your-breath laughter. When you climb to the top of the world just to watch the sun put on a show. When your dad tries to play it cool, but that one tear still slips down his cheek. When life hits pause for just a second, and you know—this is a moment you’ll never want to forget.

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my philosophy

I aim to capture the moments and places that God has graciously shared with me so you can have them forever.

Portrait of Kansas City Photographer Lauren Kailan

Hi, I’m Lauren!

I’m an engineer by degree and a creative at heart—an unexpected combination, but one that shapes the way I see the world. Logic and artistry, structure and spontaneity—they come together in the way I capture moments, with both intention and emotion.

Photography has always been a part of me—woven into who I am, long before I ever held a camera professionally. Growing up, I was the quiet historian of my family, instinctively preserving the moments that felt too important to let slip away. I remember sifting through my mom’s plastic bin of old photographs, reliving the stories they held—some I had been part of, others I could only experience through the faded edges of film. That love for collecting memories never left me. And now, the fact that I get to step into your most precious moments, not just to witness them but to preserve them for you, is a privilege that makes my heart so full.

MEET ME

let’s make history

Mother and Son photoshoot in Kansas City's Nature

Kind Words

“Highly recommend Lauren to anyone who needs photos for any occasion. 10/10!”

“Lauren was an absolute gem for our engagement/wedding photos! So easy to talk to and does an incredible job. Very responsive with any questions we had during our planning process. Highly recommend Lauren to anyone who needs photos for any occasion. 10/10!”