Hello. I’m Laurie and offer fine art boudoir and portrait photography and my studio is located near Chicago, in Homer Glen, Illinois. I create photos that will capture the true essence of a woman, celebrate who they are and document their journey of self discovery, empowerment, & femininity.
You are incredibly special, so do this for you, and only for you.
I was drawn to the world of photography more than a decade ago and through a lot of hard work, have made it my career. I am the owner and photographer at Boudoir by Elle Photography and Elle Baker Photography. I am a mother of three beautiful children and a wife to a really great guy. I am inspired by film and fine art photography and I have a minimalist style, using neutral tones and textures to create beautiful imagery. My studio is located near the city and is a comfortable space to create art. I welcome the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you feel a connection and would like to schedule your portrait or boudoir session with me, please fill out the inquiry form.
It would be lovely to work with you.
xx ~L
Ocean air, salty hair is my motto. Summer months are spent with my family relaxing on the beach and enjoying the ocean breeze.
I have a degree in nutrition and dietetics and I try my hardest to live a mindful and healthy lifestyle. In my spare time you'll find me concocting complicated juicing recipes and running health and fitness accountability groups.
I enjoy packing up and skipping town for both work and for fun. Photographing destination shoots are one of my favorite things to do along with planning trips with my family.
RENAY STANEK
Renay, our hair stylist, has been in the hair industry for 20 years and owns a salon located in Lockport Illinois. Renay has been a stylist for Boudoir by Elle for the last four years and is passionate about helping women feel their best. She stays the entire length of the session and creates fresh and modern styles with every look.
KATIE KASTNER
Katie, our makeup artist, has been a freelance artist for the last 10 years. Working in the south suburbs and surrounding area, she has created looks from bridal to prom and everything in between. With Boudoir by Elle, Katie will achieve a look that is natural, fresh, understated and beautiful; an enhancement of features and a celebration of beauty.
CINDY VAZQUEZ
Cindy offers both hair and makeup services for Boudoir By Elle and is a licensed esthetician in the Chicagoland area for the last decade. Her passion is to find inspiration from each client and create individual beauty. Cindy focuses on fresh, clean and natural looks for the modern woman.
Boudoir by Elle offers a 100% female staff with a shared mission of celebrating who you are and and telling your story.
'I don't look at this as just styling hair but as an art. If a woman looks beautiful, she feels beautiful.' ~Renay
'Makeup is art, but beauty is spirit. If I can create a look that makes a woman FEEL beautiful, I've done my job.' ~Katie
"All things beauty - inspired by you.' ~Cindy