"Where to even begin with how amazing Lauren and Nate are. We searched for so long to find the right photographer, and we were so excited when we found The Northern Story. From the very beginning, Lauren had the best communication of any vendor I’ve ever worked with—so responsive, organized, and genuinely caring. They traveled to us and embraced every part of our non-traditional, full day of activities wedding. Beyond the incredible work they do, Lauren and Nate are such sweet, kind, warm, and thoughtful people. Our friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful they were. It was such a blessing to have them be part of our day. They brought even more joy just by being there and gave us photos and memories we’ll cherish forever. They went far above and beyond what we ever could’ve imagined. There aren’t enough words to explain how highly we’d recommend them!"

"We cannot say enough wonderful things about Lauren! From start to finish, Lauren and Nate felt more like friends tagging along on our special day than just vendors—and that made all the difference. They blended in so seamlessly while still capturing every single moment imaginable. Looking through our photos feels like we’re reliving the entire day all over again. Every emotion, every detail, every joyful tear—it’s all there. The images are absolutely perfect and so beautifully timeless. We’ll treasure them for the rest of our lives. If you’re looking for a photographer who’s not only incredibly talented but also warm, genuine, and a joy to have around on your big day, look no further. They truly exceeded all our expectations."

"I knew from following Lauren on social media that she has a gift. I am so thankful for her artistic, natural ability to capture moments so beautifully - and candidly - and I am equally grateful for not only her talent, but her kindness, patience, and sweetness. Looking forward to working with her again in the future."

“At my wedding in 2019 I had a hired photographer capturing most of the day and my hopes were that Lauren would fill in the gaps that the hired photographer might miss. Lauren executed that task perfectly, but went above and beyond my expectations. Her photos captured the atmosphere of that day beautifully and her candid photos are ones that I will treasure forever. Her photos are by far my favorite compared to all others that I have. Lauren has a skilled eye and that shows in her work. She is easy to work with and an absolute joy to be around. I highly recommend The Northern Story Photography. Thank you Lauren, for making my day so special!”

“Lauren and Nate did such an incredible job! They did both our engagement pictures and our wedding day. They knew we didn’t feel overly comfortable in front of the camera, and helped talk us through everything we needed to do and helped us feel relaxed.

They did such an amazing job capturing the beauty of our wedding day. They made everything feel so easy and stress free. I would recommend them to anyone!”

"Lauren and Nate have an uncanny sense of style that shines through into their photos! I am happy to call them friends and I will always recommend them to anyone! Their attention to detail was on point and they took the time to really get to know the bride and groom and their sense of style too! Absolutely stunning photos!"

“Lauren did a fabulous job photographing our wedding in May with her husband Nate. She captured all the tears, laughs, and joy of our special day. She was patient with us but also stayed on schedule to make sure everything ran smoothly. Our photos turned out better than we could have imagined and we are grateful to be able to have them to look back on in the years to come! We would recommend her to anyone who is getting married!”

“We absolutely loved having Lauren and her husband Nate as our wedding photographers. They were both so friendly and easy to be around, which made the whole day feel relaxed and fun instead of awkward or stressful.

They did an amazing job capturing our day and got so many great moments without ever being in the way. We’re so happy with how the photos turned out and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

We loved them so much that we already plan on using The Northern Story again for future family photos. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for photographers who are talented, kind, and just really great people to work with.”

“We had the absolute pleasure of having the Kellars as our wedding photographers, and we truly could not be more thrilled with the experience.

After countless hours of searching for the perfectly well-rounded photographer, we were lucky enough to stumble upon "The Northern Story". From the moment we first spoke with Lauren, her warmth and enthusiasm set a perfect tone for the documentation of our dream day. Seeing in Lauren's description of herself that she is a bold follower of Jesus was the truest indicator of the role she and her husband would soon play in one of our most important moments as a couple, to date. Not only did she and Nate capture the most cherished and beautiful of photos, but they were also present in a way that made them truly feel like family by the time we had to (sadly) say our goodbyes.

They have an incredible eye for detail and composition, turning candid moments into the most precious tangible memories for us. They also brought a sense of calm and positivity that made everything feel immensely easier and more enjoyable. Amid the natural chaos of a wedding, they handled every situation with grace, ingenuity, and a calm attitude, adapting seamlessly to ever-shifting schedules. Their joyful demeanor and confident approach kept us at ease, allowing us to be ourselves and enjoy these special moments in a surprisingly organic manner. By the end of the day, it felt like we had gained not just stunning photos but lifelong friends. We are so very grateful for Lauren and Nate—not only for their exceptional work but for who they are as people.

Beyond their undeniable photojournalism skills and effortless professionalism, what touched us most was up their genuine connection not only with us, but also with our guests and even our staff. They are kind and communicative, yet structured and organized, with an apparent reverence for love in its most authentic form. You are true artists, Mr. & Mrs. Kellar.

Thank you both, from the bottom of our hearts...
The Jarzabkowskis”

“Lauren is the most thoughtful, engaging, supportive, feel good photographer. She and her husband Nate photographed our wedding, and we have ZERO complaints, and only the highest of praise. When booking your photographer, be sure to book someone you enjoy spending time with as they are who you spend the most time with during your day. Lauren and Nate are SUCH lovely people, they made me feel so beautiful all day long, all while capturing the special moments, staging some and helping us tell our story. They are both beautiful humans, and I highly recommend booking them for your wedding! Having a husband/wife photographer duo does not get any better on your wedding day. Lauren also got us our preview photos within a day of our wedding, and I can’t tell you how amazing that was to be on our honeymoon, checking out some of the beautiful photos captured. Do yourself a favor, and invest in Lauren & Nate, you will not be disappointed!!!”

“We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about The Northern Story Photography!! From the very beginning, Lauren was warm, kind, professional, and so easy to work with. On our wedding day, she brought such a calm and reassuring presence, which made us feel completely comfortable and allowed us to be fully present in the moment. Lauren and her husband captured our day so beautifully and authentically—every emotion, every little detail, and so many moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Looking through our photos felt like reliving the day all over again!! Her talent, creativity, and attention to detail are truly unmatched. We are so grateful we chose The Northern Story Photography to document such an important day in our lives and we will cherish these photos forever. We cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!!”

“Lauren was truly the best. There aren’t enough words to express how incredible our experience was with her. From start to finish, she was both professional and personable, making us feel completely comfortable, even though we had never done a photo shoot together before. Within days, she sent us sneak peeks from both our engagement session and our wedding, which absolutely blew us away. Her work is the best of the best, and I cannot recommend her enough.

On a personal level, Lauren is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She made me feel genuinely seen and heard as a bride, and it’s so clear how much she loves what she does. If I could give her more than five stars, I absolutely would. Highly, highly recommend. our day would not have been the same without her.”

"Lauren & Nate are amazing and I will highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer- we had a blast taking our wedding photos & I’m normally not the type of person who enjoys my picture being taken. Lauren made us feel so comfortable and the guys enjoyed themselves too!"