Simply Britney Studios

Simply Britney Studios is an Illinois-based photography and videography brand led by Britney Walters-Chester. Founded in 2018 and formerly known as Lavinia + Louise Creative Co., the studio creates candid, emotionally grounded images and films that reflect each client’s personality and story. Based in Effingham, Illinois, it serves couples and families across central and southern Illinois, including Chicago and Champaign, and travels to St. Louis, Iowa, and Kentucky.

The studio specializes in wedding photography and videography, including coverage for micro weddings and elopements. Its cinematic wedding films combine documentary-style storytelling with natural, unscripted moments, capturing not only how a celebration looked but how it felt. Simply Britney Studios also offers lifestyle photography sessions for couples, families, and boudoir clients. Across its services, the brand emphasizes a supportive, compassionate experience and helps clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. Its goal is to turn meaningful occasions into timeless photographs and films that clients and their loved ones can revisit for years to come.