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Simply Britney Studios ☼ midwest-based photo + film team
☾ intimate imagery for the adventurous + in love
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06/07/2024

Join us in celebrating the beautiful wedding of Olivia and Jake as we danced, laughed, and filmed their wedding day in good ‘ole Effingham, IL. We loved capturing every precious moment, and these high school sweethearts made it so easy. Congrats again!

Claire + JackEngagement sessions at Claire’s family land made Claire and Jack’s photos so much fun and personal as we ex...
17/02/2024

Claire + Jack

Engagement sessions at Claire’s family land made Claire and Jack’s photos so much fun and personal as we explored the landscape and chased the light 💕

Tori + Kaleb 🌹When someone asks to do a studio engagement session instead of your usual (and so loved) golden hour sessi...
15/02/2024

Tori + Kaleb 🌹

When someone asks to do a studio engagement session instead of your usual (and so loved) golden hour sessions, of course you say YES! What a fun time shooting these two’s engagement session to the sounds of 80’s rock and a backdrop. And it so perfectly had love, laughter, personal moments, and a bouquet of roses. 💕

Happy Valentine’s Day, friends!

Sometimes, you want to do your engagement session in a more unique place, so we'll travel! Grace and Rob wanted to do th...
11/11/2023

Sometimes, you want to do your engagement session in a more unique place, so we'll travel!

Grace and Rob wanted to do their engagement session at the St. Louis Zoo, so we walked around, looked at all the animals, rode the carousel, and fed the giraffes! It was such a fun, unique way to capture their engagement session that their sneak peeks barely scratch the surface!

Take a look, and let's go somewhere new! Where would you want to go for your photos?

Hanging out with the babies, mama and dada, and a camera makes such sweet moments 💗
02/11/2023

Hanging out with the babies, mama and dada, and a camera makes such sweet moments 💗

Here are some sneak peeks from the Dalton family fall session yesterday! This cute little family was so ready for everyt...
28/10/2023

Here are some sneak peeks from the Dalton family fall session yesterday! This cute little family was so ready for everything I asked them to do. You can tell they had a blast running around and playing games with their kids. 🍁

I’m Rebranding - and doing a giveaway (read until the bottom to learn about it)!Hi all,I’m thrilled to unveil a new chap...
23/10/2023

I’m Rebranding - and doing a giveaway (read until the bottom to learn about it)!

Hi all,

I’m thrilled to unveil a new chapter in my journey and share some momentous news with you all. Today, I proudly introduce my rebrand, an important moment that represents not only my evolution but also my public transition from what was viewed as a partnership to what it's really been, my solo venture.

Lavinia + Louise Co. was founded with a vision between two best friends, a vision that has been our guiding light throughout our existence. As I reflect on our journey and the changes, I recognize that growth and change are inevitable, and it's with these principles in mind that I introduce my rebranded company Simply Britney Studios.

Over the years, I've expanded our horizons, our offerings, changed locations, said goodbye and welcomed new faces. With this growth, I realized the need to update my image with my aspirations and the services we provide and welcome the shift from our co-founded business to the one you’ve seen since 2019 – one that I’ve ran with the help from Jarrad alongside other amazing friends.

Our rebrand is more than a new logo and color scheme; it's a reflection of who I am and who we aspire to be. I’ve modernized my brand to resonate with the present and future, making it more relatable, innovative, and inclusive – more reflective of myself, especially as I've experienced so much since our beginning.

What's Changing?
Our new logo now features a fresh, modern design that captures the essence of our brand, blending tradition with a vision of the future as well as focusing more on myself.

We've adopted a new color palette that symbolizes our core values and commitment to trust, creativity, and just having fun!

I've launched a new website and communication materials have been redesigned to offer an enhanced user experience and make it easier for you to connect with us. It also highlights more of what we offer with photo, video, and design!

We're continuously striving to improve our services, and our rebrand will be accompanied by exciting updates to enhance your experience. We’ve found that more and more clients have needed custom videos and slideshows or digitized home videos, so you’ll now see that offered online! We're also now offering bo***ir photography - please message me if you're interested!

While our appearance may have evolved, our core values and commitment to you remain steadfast. I’m still the same dedicated person, striving for excellence in everything I do. My rebrand is a testament to our ongoing journey of growth and transformation.

I’m incredibly excited about this rebrand and the opportunities it brings for us to better serve you, our valued community.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey, and I look forward to continuing to grow and evolve with you.

Thank you!

NOW THE BEST PART!

With this rebrand, I'm giving three winners a session that includes up to an hour of shooting with 10 digital images, within the Effingham area (we can travel though!). The sessions can be any of the following: engagement, couple, immediate family or in-home lifestyle!

To enter you must:
- like our page
- like the post
- tag three people in our comments (bonus entries if you tag more!)
- bonus entries if you share to your story (please DM a screenshot)
- bonus entries if you share to your page (please DM a screenshot)

Also check out or new website!
www.simplybritneystudios.com

Last weekend I shot one of my closets and longest friends as she married her husband. It was such a wonderful experience...
17/10/2023

Last weekend I shot one of my closets and longest friends as she married her husband. It was such a wonderful experience and I am so grateful that I got to capture the memories that they will have forever.

Sneak peeks of my engagement session yesterday with and Nick! It’s really starting to feel like fall 🍂
16/10/2023

Sneak peeks of my engagement session yesterday with and Nick!

It’s really starting to feel like fall 🍂

Felicia + Sam 🤍Such a magical day, filled with love, family and friends, and the most beautiful golden hour for the most...
23/06/2023

Felicia + Sam 🤍Such a magical day, filled with love, family and friends, and the most beautiful golden hour for the most beautiful couple. Here are a few sneak peeks from their day!

Yesterday was a blast. Congratulations to the Huisingas! Enjoy some sneak peeks from Felicia Totten and Sam Huisinga wed...
18/06/2023

Yesterday was a blast. Congratulations to the Huisingas! Enjoy some sneak peeks from Felicia Totten and Sam Huisinga wedding day! more to come!

Congratulations to and .gress on their beautiful wedding day! You couldn’t ask for a more perfect couple 💕Shout out to ...
02/10/2022

Congratulations to and .gress on their beautiful wedding day! You couldn’t ask for a more perfect couple 💕

Shout out to my best number two I could ever ask for .jpg for capturing the day in my place 📸

Starting off the year (in February) with the personal goal of posting more often and sharing more of my face around here...
03/02/2022

Starting off the year (in February) with the personal goal of posting more often and sharing more of my face around here!

To start it off, here’s a throw back to a fall 2021 wedding with the amazing and and their beautiful wedding day filled with SO MUCH LOVE!

Still so happy for you two and so glad we finally got to do the damn thing! 💕

24/11/2021

The Lustig-Willenborg Wedding Teaser is here! Take a quick look into just how much fun Claire Willenborg Lustig and Alex Lustig wedding day was!

Happy Halloween from my family to you! 🎃
01/11/2021

Happy Halloween from my family to you! 🎃

So, so happy to shoot two of my favorite people’s engagement session this weekend!After the sun decided to be difficult ...
10/10/2021

So, so happy to shoot two of my favorite people’s engagement session this weekend!

After the sun decided to be difficult and go behind the clouds and then set during Paige and Andy’s engagement session, we decided to keep going and have fun in the blue light!

100% recommend staying out for the blue light hour after the sun goes down, it’s just as magical as golden hour! ✨

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Congratulations to the Lustigs! It was such a perfect day to get married and we had a blast! We’re over here still picki...
09/10/2021

Congratulations to the Lustigs! It was such a perfect day to get married and we had a blast! We’re over here still picking confetti off of us 🎉

Life update: we welcomed our first little baby last week.Jonathan ValentineAugust 16, 7:55am8lbs 6oz, 18 inchesWe’re in ...
23/08/2021

Life update: we welcomed our first little baby last week.

Jonathan Valentine

August 16, 7:55am
8lbs 6oz, 18 inches

We’re in love with this little nugget 💕

We’re in maternity leave for a little bit - please bear with us as we return any emails or inquiries!

We had the cutest family maternity session with and of 💕We met in Greenville to trade maternity sessions as they cele...
03/08/2021

We had the cutest family maternity session with and of 💕

We met in Greenville to trade maternity sessions as they celebrated welcoming their second child and we celebrate our first coming soon!

It was such a blast shooting my first maternity session, that I’m officially offering maternity and in-home newborn sessions in the future!

If you’re expecting or having just gave birth (or know someone who is!), reach out and let’s get you scheduled! 🍼

The cutest little engagement session with Heidi, Tyler, and one of the happiest dogs I’ve ever met 💕PSA: always bring yo...
27/07/2021

The cutest little engagement session with Heidi, Tyler, and one of the happiest dogs I’ve ever met 💕

PSA: always bring your dogs to your engagement session AND wedding. You won’t regret including them in your big moments! 🐶

Hi!I break my self-imposed silence to share some wonderful moments from a surprise proposal shoot with the lovely and I...
17/07/2021

Hi!

I break my self-imposed silence to share some wonderful moments from a surprise proposal shoot with the lovely and

In one of the most stressful surprise proposals ever (for me at least), Austin and I managed to come up with a super-secret plan to catch Larisa completely unaware with his proposal at the Ruins at in St. Louis.

With me lurking with my camera, covering my face as much as possible with a baseball cap, and hiding in a tree, Austin got down on one knee and proposed to his love as I nearly sprinted to capture this once in a lifetime moment.

After many tears and Larisa (thankfully) saying yes, we did a quick engagement session around the park to capture all the pure love and happiness of the experience!

You can absolutely see the love and joy they share together in EVERY photo!

It was WONDERFUL working with you two and I’m so excited for your big day! 💕

What a BEAUTIFUL day with two of my favorites: Taylor Bodine + ! Congratulations to two of the greatest, kindest people ...
23/05/2021

What a BEAUTIFUL day with two of my favorites: Taylor Bodine + !

Congratulations to two of the greatest, kindest people on their wedding day! Thank you so much for trusting me to capture this moment in your life!

So much love to you two and I’m wishing you a long, and happy marriage! 💕

It’s been awhile, but here’s a sneak peek into our engagement session with and Alex last Sunday in St. Louis!It was gre...
26/04/2021

It’s been awhile, but here’s a sneak peek into our engagement session with and Alex last Sunday in St. Louis!

It was great being back behind the camera again! You guys were a blast to work with! 💕

The weather’s nicer, the temperature’s warming, and the snow’s melting in Effingham. I’m so excited to get out and enjoy...
23/02/2021

The weather’s nicer, the temperature’s warming, and the snow’s melting in Effingham. I’m so excited to get out and enjoy this warmer weather. ☀️

Going for long walks and listening to my favorite podcast are my favorite warm weather things to do. What do you like to do??

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OLIVIA + JAKE
OLIVIA + JAKE

Join us in celebrating the beautiful wedding of Olivia and Jake as we danced, laughed, and filmed their wedding day in good ‘ole Effingham, IL. We loved capturing every precious moment, and these high school sweethearts made it so easy. Congrats again!

OLIVIA.+ JAKE Join us in celebrating the beautiful wedding of Olivia and Jake as we danced, laughed, and filmed their wedding day in good ‘ole Effingham, IL. We loved capturing every precious moment, and these high school sweethearts made it so easy. Congrats again!

Lustig Willenborg Wedding | Effingham, IL | Fall Wedding Teaser
Lustig Willenborg Wedding | Effingham, IL | Fall Wedding Teaser

The Lustig-Willenborg Wedding Teaser is here! Take a quick look into just how much fun Claire Willenborg Lustig and Alex Lustig wedding day was!

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So, a little bit about us

Oh hey! It's us - Britney Walters-Chester and Lydia Heydlauff. We're photographers/videographers based out of Ames, Iowa. More importantly, however, we are two human beings who love rock climbing, jumping around at concerts, bashing on every season of The Bachelor (we secretly love it, and we know you do too), investing too much mental energy into board games, and watching videos of puppies try to walk up stairs for the first time.

We met in 2016 at the local climbing wall, and we immediately bonded over our shared love of The Office and our interest in creative work. Fast forward a bit, and we'd been working together in a marketing office for about two years! Our idea for Lavinia + Louise bounced around for a while, but it wasn't until the summer of 2018 that it finally became a reality. Our interests and talents compliment each other perfectly, making us a great fit as business partners, friends, and chefs (i.e. Britney does the baking and cooking, and Lydia does the taste-testing).

LAVINIA + LOUISE

One question we get a lot: how did you think of the name for Lavinia + Louise Creative Co.? Well, there’s a bit of a story behind it! Obviously, thinking of a name is a major step in the business-starting process. We wanted a name that represented not only the two of us, but our values, our individual personalities, and the vibe we wanted our business to have.