Captured by Lorraine Weddings and Boudoir

Captured by Lorraine is located in Geneva Illinois. We serve all of Northern Illinois and parts of Indiana and Wisconsin. My name is Lorraine. I've always been obsessed with photography since an early age. I would take photos of everything I could as a little girl with my Barbie camera. I took my first photography class my senior year of high school. After high school, I focused more on nature photography, but that changed when I did some work for a nationally known portrait studio. While working for the studio I realized how much I love photographing people. Weddings and Boudoir are my specialty. I photograph both traditional and non- traditional weddings. I can't get enough of capturing your magical love story!

My Approach

I go above and beyond for my clients even helping you with non-photo tasks that may come up during our session. My style is photojournalistic. I focus more on capturing candid, natural reactions but also include posing. I walk you through the posing process and am always open to any photo ideas you may have as well! My goal is to create a relaxed, pressure-free environment for you and your family. I want to capture you in your most natural and spontaneous way. I do everything I can to make the experience fun and comfortable.

Clients come to my studio for the transformative and healing experience which comes with a boudoir shoot. They come to my studio for that extra boost of self-esteem, or to celebrate themselves or a milestone in their lives.

I am very dedicated to my client’s happiness. I am trustworthy and passionate. I’m am also a great listener, helpful and very empathetic.

I have been on both sides of the camera so I know what it feels like to be vulnerable in front of it.

My goal is for you to leave the session feeling better about yourself than when you first walked in. I want you to know you are perfect just the way you are now!

Your session is personal and customized to meet your wants and needs. I meet with you a few weeks before to go over any questions and concerns you have. We also go over outfit choices and any ideas for the shoot which you may want/have.

Your shoot is a combination of both your vision and mine. My photos are catered to you and your uniqueness. I work together with you to create the vision you want to portray. I want to help you see yourself the way others see you and show you your real beauty. I want to make sure every woman leaves feeling better about herself than before she came in. I want her to know she’s perfect how she is.

My shooting style is more on the light and airy side, and can be described as colorful, romantic, sweet, elegant, and classy.

I am the sole photographer and editor for my studio so no one else will have access to your photos. My hair and makeup staff are all females. I do not require you to sign a model release. I also will not share your photos without your written permission.

Interesting Facts

*One of my favorite things to do when I am not photographing people is chase storms and document severe weather! The National Weather Service even uses my photos in their spotter training materials! I have had my photos featured on the news by Tom Skilling and Mary Kay Kleist. I've also had the privilege to travel to different photography clubs and show my storm pictures and teach about storm chasing.

*I have one of my tornado photos published in a National Geographic book called, “Rarely Seen”!

*Mexican food is some of my favorite food on earth and I would eat it every day if I could.

*Another love of mine is handling and caring for Raptors like Eagles and Owls. I took a raptor management class in 2015 and received my “Raptor Management Certification”. I now help a rehab friend of mine care for and train her raptors.