River + Root Photography

River + Root Photography is a wedding and elopement photography team working in California and Colorado and available worldwide. It was founded in 2017.

Why they suit LGBTQ+ couples

The team describes itself as two queer wedding photographers. Its site says it exists to support the LGBTQ+ community through visibility, authenticity and queer joy, and its galleries label couples with pronouns and tags such as wlw and mlm.

They suit couples who want queer photographers and an outdoors-minded approach to the day. When you first reach out, it is worth saying plainly how you describe yourselves and who is in your wedding party. A good supplier will simply plan around it, and that first reply tells you a lot.

What they offer

• Weddings
• Elopements
• Portrait sessions
• Engagement and proposal coverage
• Digital and film photography

How they work

Look through the portfolio and pricing, then send the contact form. The team replies within 48 hours. A contract and a retainer secure the date, and payment plans are offered. Ask for a clear list of what is included, the timeline from booking to the day, and how and when you will be contacted along the way. Share your date, location and guest count in your first message so the reply can be specific.

Where they cover

California and Colorado, with worldwide availability. Their galleries include San Francisco, Monterey and Big Sur, Oregon, Colorado and Minnesota. If your wedding is outside the area listed, ask early about travel arrangements, because many suppliers will consider it for the right date. For nearby weddings, an in-person or video meeting is usually the quickest way to see whether you are a good match.