Hi, I’m Lauren – the owner and heart behind the camera at Dearly Rooted. I started this journey not just out of love for photography, but out of a deep desire to tell stories that aren’t always loud or picture perfect, but are real and honest, the ones found in photo albums years later that give you a smile and sweet nostalgia when you find them again. To me, the most powerful images are the ones that feel like memories. The ones that take you back, and give you an overwhelming ache that you want to hang on to. Dearly Rooted captures the essence of what these moments are – held close, deeply felt, and rooted in love. If this sounds like you, I am so happy you’re here, and I’d be honored to help tell your story.