Roots of the Rose Photo & Film

amazing ability of keeping each moment fun and relaxed, yet on-schedule, while capturing some of the most stunning wedding photos/video I have ever seen. They even surprised us with a handful of sneak peek photos the morning after our wedding (we were delighted!). Booking them for both our photographer and videographer was quite easily one of the best decisions that we made for our special day!!! We could not recommend more!

or photos! We were happy, our parents were happy, and we hope to work with them again. And we will. Because they're shooting our COVID postponed reception in March! Can't wait to see y'all again!

thing in between- they have been SPECTACULAR. My husband and I are not people that feel particularly comfortable in front of a camera and they made it SO easy with the calm and candid nature of their photography. Not only do we have the best photos capturing our most important moments, we have gained friends for life.

looked at me and all he said was "book them." We could not have made a better decision for our wedding photographers! They are so much fun to be around, our engagement photoshoot felt like hanging out with a couple of friends. Lauren and Mitch instantly made us introverts feel comfortable with being photographed. They even agreed to come to our house to snap some photos with our two cats - something other photographers probably would have said no to. And then on our wedding day, they kept us on schedule and made it a true joy to take photos. Lauren had already scoped out some areas that I would not have considered, but they made perfect backdrops for our wedding party photos and first look - I was so thankful to not have to worry about that. They made sure to capture the perfect mix of love and silliness that we wanted to document on our wedding day. So far, I’ve only seen a sneak peek at 20 of our photos, and we’re already so over-the-moon in love with them. We know the rest will be amazing. Fellow STL brides and grooms, you should absolutely book Roots of the Rose Photography for your wedding. They are simply the best. Thank you Lauren and Mitchell for making our day so perfect and capturing all of the moments! We'll cherish them forever!

hly recommend. They offer a great video package which includes not only a highlight video, but also an hour-long documentary of your day (most companies only offer a highlight video). I cry every time I watch our videos because my heart is so full. They beautifully captured our day, with all the laughs and cries and love. In addition to the videos, Lauren’s photography and editing skills are exquisite! Rather than just traditionally posed photos, she was able to embody our relationship through her photos. They show the true authenticity of each moment during our wedding day; our true laughs, our raw emotions, our silliness, our intimacy. We loved her editing, with beautiful colors and earthy tones. Lastly, I want to share how genuinely down-to-earth and kind-hearted Lauren and Mitch are! From our first meeting with them to our wedding day, they were friendly, open, flexible, and positive. They will make you feel special, make you laugh, and ensure everyone feels welcome. They are professional and stick to the schedule, while being friendly and personable. It’s evident they want your day to be perfect. We also love that they are inclusive. In sum, Roots of the Rose is the best in the business. I feel every joyous emotion I felt during our wedding day whenever I look through our photos and videos. If you are on the fence, take the jump and hire Roots of the Rose! You will forever be grateful for how they capture your love so perfectly through photo and video!

d my husband feel so comfortable and relaxed in an environment where we tend to be painfully awkward. They made us laugh and cry with their kindness and advice, and we will always remember them fondly for all they did forbid on our wedding day. If you are looking for unforgettable photographers with huge hearts and keen eyes, you should without a doubt pick the Root of the Rose photography! Thank you two again for everything!

door setting in 106 degree Missouri heat and still were stunningly positive, organized, fun and know how to get the perfect shots. The entire wedding party and family LOVED working with them and LOVED the outcome of our photos. Thank you for being a part of our day and making it more fun and seamless!!!

week since we took pics and we already have them back! They are exactly what we wanted! I will never take photos with another company ever again!

to be around! Lauren and Mitchell are an amazing duo and I cannot imagine our special day without them!

and they were so fun that I didn't even notice. Not to mention, that they captured just about every candid and happy moment that we had the entire night. I feel lucky to have had them and anyone else would be lucky to have them as well. As a side note, they produced the most amazing photos at an affordable price and they were QUICK. I received my photos within a week of the weekend and I was blown away by how wonderful they were. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

that she liked from their bio and website. The minute I spoke with Lauren I knew she was the one with her sparkling personality and her understanding of what the couple wanted. We did not go wrong and could not have been more pleased and thrilled with everything! They are both so down to earth yet extremely professional at the same time. They were able to allow Molly (and especially Jake) feel so comfortable during the entire shoot which showed in their EXQUISITE pictures! I received comments such as, “that belongs in a magazine!” Molly and Jake really wanted them to capture the reception and oh did they! The pictures make you feel like you were right there! And I think they had fun in the process! And on top of everything else they were so positive and uplifting with a venue change a week before the wedding due to Covid! Book Roots of the Rose for your wedding! You will not go wrong with Lauren and Mitchell! Wishing you two a beautiful life together and future in your business! Terri, mom of the bride!

mmunication to the day of my bride's wedding, Lauren and Mitchell have been an amazing duo to work with. I highly recommend Roots of the Rose!

are both so warm, energetic, genuine, and so much fun! We discussed what we were looking for and what was important to us for the video - they nailed it in every aspect and it was exactly what we were looking for, plus some! I had numerous people mention that it was the best wedding video they had ever seen and I couldn't agree more! I laugh and cry watching it back, which is exactly what I hoped for when reminiscing on our wedding day. Lauren and Mitchell make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and they really work hard to capture all of the special moments of your day + some you didn't even realize were happening, which is a nice surprise when watching back! This husband + wife duo are the real deal and I am so glad we got so lucky with having them capture our wedding day. I am forever grateful for them! Not only did we get to work with a great professional team, but I also feel we like a gained new friends! Thank you Lauren and Mitchell!

to the background. They managed to take all the staged photos we wanted, while still leaving plenty of time for us to just enjoy our wedding day and talk to guests. And when I got the sneak peek photos just two days after the wedding day... obsessed would be an understatement. Everyone involved in the wedding complimented the organization, quality and personalities of Lauren and Mitchell. I am so glad I found them and that we were finally able to work together. They made our wedding day even more perfect. If you choose to hire them for your wedding, I can guarantee that you will not regret it! Original Review - Of all the many decisions that I had to make when planning my wedding, booking the right photographer was the most important to me by far. I looked at and spoke to many, many different photographers, and I couldn't speak more highly of Lauren and Mitchell. I think their photos truly speak for themselves, so I don't need to convince you that they're talented. Thanks to COVID-19, I've had to postpone my wedding twice - now indefinitely as we decided to wait until next year to make sure we can keep everyone safe and healthy. Throughout all the cancellations and changes, Lauren has been an absolute dream to work with. She was the first (and only) one of my vendors to reach out back in March letting me know she was more than willing to be flexible if our plans changed, and she has continued to live up to that promise each and every time we've spoken. Instead of focusing on what was best for her, she has supported every decision we've made and worked to accommodate every change with such grace and kindness. Now, with everything up in the air, I am searching for a new venue, a new makeup artist, a new caterer... But I know I will absolutely not be searching for a new photographer. I think a photographer for a wedding goes just beyond beautiful pictures - which you can see from their gallery that Lauren and Mitchell certainly take beautiful pictures. If you want someone who is going to go above and beyond, be there for you every step of the way, be truly supportive of your vision and your dreams, you must book Roots of the Rose Photography. Besides saying yes to my fiance, this is the best wedding decision I ever made. I can't wait until they are actually able to shoot my wedding one day soon!

Photography. From the very first time I spoke with Lauren her energy, love for life, and enthusiasm about all things wedding shone through and I 1000% knew right then and there that she was going to be my wedding photographer! I didn’t care what the cost was (which honestly is so affordable and worth EVERY STINKIN PENNY) i knew I had to book her right then! Which is exactly what I did! When my husband and I were brainstorming engagement photo ideas, we had our heart set on doing them at a hookah bar because that was were we first met and Lauren was SO receptive to the idea. It was so untraditional but it’s what my husband and I wanted. We spent hours just hanging out and belly-laughing with Lauren and Mitchell at the hookah lounge after the photos were done. It was seriously the BEST experience!! On our wedding day, THEY WERE FREAKING ROCKSTARS!!! Lauren and Mitchell kept us on schedule and made our day even more special by just being there. We laughed, we cried, we ate Chick-fil-a, and most of all we smiled until our faces hurt from Lauren and Mitchell’s endless jokes. My sweet little 10yo jr. Bridesmaid has severe social anxiety in group settings and they allowed her to help them do things while everyone else was getting ready to ease her anxiety. I don’t know of any other photographers in the business that would do that! Talk about amazing, kind, and compassionate humans, y’all! I hate being in front of the camera but they made it so effortless and easy! I will book them for any/all photography needs in the future. Our wedding was beautiful but I can say without a doubt that it would not have been as magical and enjoyable if Lauren and Mitchell had not been there! Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and will forever be cherished. They exceeded all expectations! Everyone at our wedding was ranting and raving about how sweet and AMAZING our photographers were, which speaks volumes about how incredible they are! We even had a friend of ours that is getting married in a October book in with them for her wedding! I seriously cannot thank Lauren and Mitchell enough for being so amazing! They are seriously one of a kind!

s unbelievably generous with her time and was patient with us throughout the entire process. She was easily accessible during pre-planning and was very responsive whenever we reached out. She was also open and receptive to our ideas while simultaneously providing insight into how to ensure we got the most out of our photos. She was an absolute joy to have at our wedding. My husband in particular has a hard time having his picture taken, but Lauren's bubbly and relaxed personality put both of us at ease. Lauren's beautiful photos have preserved our wedding memories in the best possible way. You truly can't go wrong hiring such a diligent, talented, and kind professional.

tchell to film our wedding, and we COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!! Our photos and videos are so beautiful, powerful, and more perfect than we could ever have imagined. Lauren made us feel natural in front of the camera, (my husband and I are very awkward and have never been comfortable in front of a camera ) and even when we didn't feel 'right' the picture LIED and made us look AMAZING. This is thanks to Lauren's talent. We are so incredibly happy we hired this duo, it is impossible for us to be any happier with the memories we have received of the best day of our lives. True chicken biscuits <3

EMAL job on our wedding pictures and video. Everything was beautiful. And let me tell you, that was no easy feat. Our wedding was unconventional. We had a lot of moving parts and the weather was not optimal ( a lot of last minute changes), but they just rolled with it and totally took charge in doing what was needed so that we would have amazing pictures and video. They made taking pictures FUN- even my husband had a great time. They captured so many priceless, candid pictures and got EVERYTHING back to me within two weeks after the wedding. I highly, highly recommend and will totally be calling them for all of our family pictures in the future!

definitely made my day even better. You spend the most time with your photographer so definitely choose someone whose personality goes well with yours.

she made everyone feel so comfortable and at ease. I was very stressed that morning, but having Lauren’s bubbly personality there made me feel so much betters It definitely shows in our photos! It felt like we had all been friends for years. All my bridesmaids were obsessed with her, and I promise you will be too! Lauren not only took pictures, but also helped to make our day go so much smoother. She helped straighten my dress before each pose and made sure that everyone was positioned correctly. When I was putting on my dress, I suddenly panicked because I realized I had forgotten to take the tags off my veil, and we didn’t have any scissors. Lauren quickly ran down to the kitchen for a knife to cut them off without even hesitating! The photos that Lauren took are absolutely amazing. We got our full gallery in just under 3 weeks, which I was very impressed with. Looking through our photos, it can’t believe that there was only a single person that took all of them. She seemed to capture each moment from so many different angles! Lauren also worked Incredibly well our videographer that we used. You would have thought that they already knew each other and worked together. It was wonderful that she was able to coordinate with him without any input from me at all. This was definitely a plus on my wedding day when I had so many other details to think about. There were so many things that seemed to not be going to plan on my wedding day, but looking back at my photos you would never know that there were any issues. Lauren captured every moment beautifully and made the whole thing look like a fairytale. I would highly recommend Lauren for any event that you might be having. She will be an amazing addition to your special day! I wish we lived in TN so we could have her for every event in the future. So if you’re lucky enough to live there, don’t hesitate!

capture who we are! Our wedding day was a rainy one, and a lot of people think that means your limited with the pictures you get, but that's because they haven't met Lauren and Mitchell - nothing was going to stop them from getting the gorgeous portraits that everyone deserves on their wedding! And after everyone saw our pictures, they were so jealous to not have a rainy day wedding! Booking Roots of the Rose was the best decision we made. Thank you guys so much for making us look so darn good!

tual in responding to my emails. We didn't meet face to face until our wedding day, but as soon as we met it felt like we were old friends! My husband and I both agree that Lauren and Mitchell made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera - and we both are definitely camera shy! Our guests also commented to me multiple times how much they liked our photographers. Lauren sent us a few preview photos the day after our wedding, and I was just in shock how much I loved them! And then we only had to wait about 3 weeks before we received everything else. It was like experiencing our wedding day again, looking through the photos and videos. It was all simply stunning! I would highly recommend using Roots of the Rose Photo and Film for your wedding. It was the best decision we made for ours!