Queer Wedding Photographers

A black single line logo for River and Root photography, contains mountains, trees, and a winding river.

ABOUT US

We’re D and Meg (and Osha), and we make up River + Root.

Guiding Principles

• Radical inclusivity: The outdoors is for everyone. All bodies deserve to feel comfortable, capable and celebrated.
All hearts deserve to be met with compassion.

• Curiosity & continuous improvement: We learn new things every day, and we like it that way.
We welcome constructive feedback and conversation to ensure we’re consistently being the best humans we can be,
running the best business we can run.

• Lift each other up: In-kind donations, reciprocal partnerships, community networking and connecting –
we do what we can to support others and pay forward the support we’ve received.

• Unwaveringly support our LGBTQ+ community by promoting visibility, authenticity and queer joy.

FRIEND, PHOTOGRAPHER, ADVOCATE

Hello, I’m D!

I’m a Wisconsinite who lives in Colorado + California (I can’t divulge whether cows are happier in WI or CA, but WI cheese is better).
I have a background in the service industry (I was a line cook, server, bartender, and chef), a love of people, and a combined passion of art + nature which has translated into a passion for photography and this dream business. I identify as trans/non-binary, and use they/them pronouns. I’m ready to show up to cheer you on and be your best pal, notice all of your quiet moments and little details, and make sure you feel comfortable, seen, and supported; also, let’s talk about the Office.

Strengths: Photography, jokes, positivity, gratitude, cooking, problem-solving, starting campfires, befriending animals.

Roles in R+R: Founder + lead photographer, marketing, meal-maker, Osha’s other mama.

CURATOR, MERRY-MAKER, GENERAL ENTHUSIAST

Hi friends, I’m Meg!

I’m a Californian who made up for not going to summer camp as a kid by working in the summer camp world for 15+ years. Summer camp life taught me how to rally a crowd, run successful business operations while wearing a cape and tutu and to find the adventure and play in each day. So naturally, I found my way to River & Root. While it’s definitely a different line of work, I love the way our business reflects our passions and values and connects us to great people in great places.
I identify as queer, and use she/her/they/them pronouns.

Strengths: Reverse mullet approach: I’m a party in the front but serious about backend operations. Always down for a good time and always secretly making sure all the boxes get checked.
Comfort-creator. The best photos happen when our clients feel present, light and like the total smokeshows they are. I make sure communication is easy and our time together is fun and fulfilling.
Play. I sing as much as I speak. I joke as much as I’m earnest. I believe that joy is our birthright but it’s our job to find it each day.

Roles: Operations lead, second photographer, Osha’s other mama.

And a few other things…