Power.
Elegance.
Presence.
Lauren crafts images that make the world see what you already know -- you are powerful, polished, and unforgettable. Based in St. Louis, MO.
Featured Projects
Executive Presence
Redefining the corporate headshot with cinematic lighting and editorial styling.
After Dark
A dramatic exploration of shadow and silhouette for high-fashion editorial.
Unveiled
An intimate session designed to reveal the strength and beauty within.
The Work
Services
Editorial Portraits
High-fashion editorial portraits with dramatic lighting and cinematic composition for magazines, lookbooks, and personal collections.
- Magazine-quality retouching
- Creative direction included
- Multiple look changes
Corporate Glamour
Elevate your professional image beyond the standard headshot. Power meets polish in portraits that command attention.
- LinkedIn & website ready
- Personal styling guidance
- Same-week delivery
Personal Branding
Curated visual storytelling for entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives building a distinctive personal brand.
- Multi-location sessions
- Lifestyle & environmental
- Social media optimized
Confidence Sessions
An intimate, empowering experience designed to reveal the strength and beauty you already possess. Tasteful, bold, unforgettable.
- Private studio setting
- Professional hair & makeup
- Guided posing
Commercial & Beauty
Campaign-ready imagery for beauty brands, product launches, and commercial advertising with a luxury edge.
- Campaign concepts
- High-end retouching
- Commercial licensing
Luxury Lifestyle
On-location lifestyle photography in curated settings that communicate sophistication and aspiration.
- Location scouting
- Wardrobe consultation
- Art-directed sessions
Powerful Imagery
Meet Lauren
Lauren founded Middleton Studio in St. Louis, MO on a singular belief: every woman deserves to see herself the way the world already does -- powerful, captivating, and unapologetically herself.
Based in the heart of St. Louis, Lauren blends the precision of corporate photography with the artistry of high-fashion editorial to create images that don't just look beautiful -- they feel like a statement. Her clients range from C-suite executives to aspiring models, all united by a desire to be seen at their most magnetic.
Book Your Session
Every session begins with a conversation. Tell Lauren about your vision, and she'll craft an experience that reveals the most powerful version of you. Based in St. Louis, MO.
Flexible Scheduling
Evenings and weekends available to fit your lifestyle
48-Hour Previews
Sneak peeks delivered within 48 hours of your session
Full Glam Team
Professional hair, makeup, and styling included in all sessions
New Client Special
Book your first session and receive a complimentary styling consultation plus one additional retouched portrait.
Schedule Your Session
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What They Say
“I came in for a corporate headshot and left feeling like I'd just walked off a Vogue cover. The images completely transformed how I present myself to the world.”
“Working with Lauren was unlike any other shoot. She understood exactly how to bring out confidence without compromising professionalism. Pure artistry.”
“My personal branding photos are the single best investment I've made for my business. Every speaking engagement now starts with people recognizing my image.”
“I was nervous about a confidence session, but Lauren made me feel completely at ease. The result? Images that make me feel unstoppable every time I look at them.”
Ready to see yourself
differently?
Your next chapter deserves an image that matches your ambition. Let Lauren create something unforgettable with you at her St. Louis studio.