MEET THE ST LOUIS PHOTOGRAPHER
Hey! I'm Laura. Photographer, first class travel enthusiast, coffee-lover, & the person who really wants to hear your whole story—yes, even the long version.
I’m Laura Stansberry— St. Louis photographer, friend, and your resident hype gal.
What I really do? I listen.
To your stories. Your beautiful chaos. The stuff you laugh about now but definitely cried over last week.
I hear the why behind the session—the “we never take photos,” the “I don’t want to forget this stage,” the “I just want to feel like myself again.”
That’s where we start. Not with Pinterest boards. Not with perfection.
With truth. With connection. With portraits that actually mean something.
Because let’s be honest—pretty isn’t the point.
Photos should feel like you. And they should last longer than any trend.
I’ve loved photography forever, but this didn’t start as a business plan.
It started with a “fancy camera” on a trip to the Grand Canyon. That trip cracked something open.
What started as curiosity turned into obsession—and then into something that felt a whole lot like home.
So here’s what you should know: when you hire me, you’re not just getting someone who knows good light.
You’re getting someone who’s going to care—probably too much—about telling your story right.
About making you feel seen, held, and truly celebrated.
This isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being real.
And I can’t wait to show you what that looks like.
IS THIS YOU?
You’re someone who feels deeply and loves hard.
The one holding everything (and everyone) together.
The one behind the camera, making sure everyone else is seen.
But now? It’s your turn.
This experience is for the women who want more than just a quick photo.
You want something intentional. Something honest.
A moment to slow down, breathe, and feel fully cared for.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to stress about what to wear.
You just have to show up. I’ll guide you the rest of the way.
Together, we’ll create something that feels like you—raw, beautiful, and deeply true.
Portraits that aren’t just pretty… they’re personal.
And one day, you’ll be proud to pass them on.
My Photography Philosophy:
“Rarely, do I think about how an image looks. I always think about how an image feels.”
— Henry David Thoreau
"The question is not what you look at but what you see."
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QUICK FACTS
I'm AN ENNEAGRAM 5 to the max
OBSESSED WITH RED WINE
ITALY is always a good idea
Lover of photos in black & white
ALWAYS BUYING BOOKS
drinks FOUR espressos daily