Outside of work, we spend our time exploring new places—whether it’s hiking scenic trails, discovering hidden gems in SoCal, or traveling to new destinations.
In our downtime, you might catch us relaxing at home with our dog Rose, enjoying a cocktail or glass of wine on our patio, or finding a new spot to watch the sun set.
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us beyond the lens. We can’t wait to be a part of your story!
xx
Lauren & Ross
We're More than just your photographers - Let's be friends.
Since 2017, we’ve had the pleasure of capturing love stories and wedding celebrations, bringing a blend of timeless elegance, organic beauty, and a touch of trendiness to every frame.
We understand the importance of capturing both fleeting moments and thoughtful portraits. We believe in creating images that not only stand the test of time but also reflect the genuine emotions and unique personalities of our couples.
Our style is designed to resonate with those who appreciate both elevated design and a down-to-earth, heartfelt experience.
We’re passionate about working with couples who value real moments and meaningful connections.
We believe that every love story is distinct and deserves to be told in a way that’s as authentic as it is beautiful. Just as taking a path less traveled can lead to extraordinary discoveries, our approach to photography is about embracing the genuine, uncharted moments that make your story uniquely yours.
Our goal is to capture your wedding day with a fresh perspective—one that highlights the authentic, the intentional, and the elegantly personal. By moving “off path,” we seek to create images that are not only timeless and organic but also distinctly reflective of who you are as a couple.
At Off Path Photography, our name embodies our philosophy and approach to capturing your special moments.
What Off Path means to us:
To us, "Off Path" represents a journey away from the conventional, a celebration of individuality, and a commitment to exploring the unique and unexpected.
As your photographer, my goal is to document you completely in your element in a way that feels natural and effortless, focusing on real emotion, connection and movement. I'll encourage you to be your authentic self and let your personality shine through. No awkward or stiff posing, just you being you! I'll capture both timeless portraits and organic candids, and I'll always remind you to pause and take it all in.
meet lauren
a few of my favorites
Red wine
Harry Potter on repeat
Clean sheets
Candle burning always
House plants and fresh cut flowers
The color green
being on the water
The other 1/2 of Off Path - husband and dog dad, location scout, Spotify DJ, bartender, and 2nd shooter. My goal is for you to feel so comfortable that you forget I'm even there. While Lauren is up close, I'll be in the background capturing the bigger picture, looking for that next epic shot. I'm always on the hunt for new locations and views, and I'll be the first to enjoy a beer or glass of bourbon with you after our work is done.
meet Ross
a few of my favorites
dark roast coffee
Tequila
Taco Tuesday
A good playlist
The Alchemist - read it!
Cooking
hiking
UPCOMING TRAVEL:
May 2024 - Boca Raton, Florida
June 2024 - Columbus, Ohio
& Wherever your love story takes us!
BUCKET LIST:
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Greece
Hawaii
Tulum
Big Sur
Yosemite
Grand Teton
Mt. Rainier
Whether it's somewhere we've been, or somewhere entirely new, there's nothing that sparks our creativity like experiencing somewhere for the first time, or seeing an old favorite with a new perspective and different story to tell. Inquire with your dream location and date, and we'll send you a custom quote!
You want to get married where? We're in! If travel and adventure were a love language, it would be ours!
Our bags are packed!
Kenzie & Nick Holderbaum
These are just everything we ever wanted and they are just so us and absolutely perfect in every way. To have so perfectly captured the day as beautifully as remembered is truly a gift that we can never ever repay you for.
"From the bottom of our hearts - thank you, thank you, thank you.""
ALAINA & ANTHONY IOVINO
They are PERFECT and more than anything we could’ve dreamed! Truly thank you for capturing the emotions of our entire weekend so beautifully and perfectly. I cry and laugh every time I look through them and find a new photo or detail I previously missed. And beyond the photos themselves, thank you again for everything you did for us during our wedding weekend. You and Ross played a huge part in the calmness of the wedding day itself and allowed me, Anthony, and our families to be so present and enjoy the day.
"WE’RE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU AND I AM ALREADY PLANNING OUR ANNIVERSARY SESSION"
HANNAH & MARK SIMONDS
We literally picked our wedding date around Lauren and Ross’ availability, because that is the one thing I wasn’t willing to compromise on! They are honestly the nicest, most down to earth, fun, and incredibly talented photographers! Our engagement shoot was the first time my now husband and I took photos like that together, and Lauren and Ross made it so easy and natural.
"OUR WEDDING PHOTOS WENT SO SMOOTHLY, AHEAD OF SCHEDULE AND WERE SUCH A BLAST."
Allie & Kyle Zander
Off Path Photography did our engagement and wedding photos and stuck with us all the way through our middle of the pandemic wedding and all the changes/craziness. The photos are always amazing, they seem to capture all of the spontaneous moments. We chose not to have a videographer for our wedding due to cost and I feel like all of the photos taken at the reception/ceremony tell the story of the night without the need for a video. Not only are the photos amazing but Lauren and Ross are the best kind of people! My husband hates having his photo taken but they always make you feel comfortable and make photos a fun experience. After the wedding we used Off Path Photo for family photos and an in-home shoot. I would highly recommend them for any photoshoot and will continue to always use them for any more professional photos!!"
"I can’t say enough good things about Lauren and Ross!!"
Bridget & Anthony Monaco
We did our engagement session with them in Colorado and had the great joy of having them with us on our wedding day in Ohio. I am a little bit of a nervous nelly in front of the camera but Lauren and Ross immediately helped me feel comfortable and confident. I still cannot believe our photos are as incredible as they are! On our wedding day, they were not only able to capture the emotion of the day beautifully but they were also there for us in whatever way we needed. They are such wonderful people through and through! Hope to see you guys again soon!
"I could not possibly recommend Lauren and Ross more!"
Sophia & Tom
They are two of the coolest humans to hang out with. We laughed all day & literally felt like we had been friends forever. They are very much the type of people you just want to grab a beer with on the weekend. Because of these two, we’re actually glad our original wedding was cancelled. What was probably the most stressful/disappointing time in our life turned out to be the absolute best day! We 100000% owe all of it to Off Path Photography! They went so above and beyond for us and we will never be able to thank them enough. We feel so lucky to have had them shoot our elopement AND we get them for our wedding celebration! So if you’re looking for a wedding, engagement or elopement photographer... STOP LOOKING. THESE ARE YOUR PEOPLE!
"They take away all the “awkwardness” of posing for pictures and will be your biggest hype people."
Alli & Chris Valaika
I spent a long time searching for photographers that lean toward naturally beautiful, organic, and scenic photographs. I couldn’t be more happy with our photos. We also had a blast and were given some direction without feeling posed. 100000% would recommend this awesome couple!
"Truly the most fun we have ever had taking pictures"
Erika & Sage Gardner
We were fortunate enough to work with such an amazing duo! Lauren and Ross were so organized, accommodating, personable and fun. Their passion for photography can be easily recognized in their work. 11/10 recommend!
"Lauren and Ross were so organized, accommodating, personable and fun."
Amanda & Greg Kerr
My husband and I had the best experience with Lauren and Ross as our photographers for our wedding. When we did our engagement photos, I knew we picked the best of the best because they were so fun and made the experience very laid back and comfortable. On our wedding day they helped so much! They are very professional and worked well with our other vendors to help make it the best day ever. We got our photos back quickly and are obsessed with all of them! We will definitely be looking back at these photos for the rest of our lives and remember how special it was. We would recommend Off Path Photography to everyone and not just for weddings! They even helped my husband with getting some professional photos for a website he was launching. They can do it all.
"On our wedding day they helped so much!"
