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Saturday, 07 Apr 07
I HAVE NEVER MET Lauren Ross, but I have met her photography. She captures the spark in people, when they are playfully being themselves. She says the secret to taking great photos is to “let it happen organically.” Lauren, 25, is not only a talented photographer, but also a member on the U.S. Ski Team. She grew up in Stowe, Vt., but now spends the off-season in Santa Monica, Calif. With teammates like Resi Stiegler, Julia Mancuso, and other carefree characters surrounding her much of the year, Lauren loves capturing their spirit while traveling and skiing the world's peaks. – Vanessa Pierce
U.S. Ski Team friends: Lauren Ross, left, Resi Stiegler, Caitlin Ciccone, and Julia Mancuso heli-skiing in Alaska.
SheJumps: How did you get into photography?
Lauren Ross: My mom is a very talented photographer, and growing up both my sister and I always admired her ability to see the beauty in certain light, her natural eye, her spontaneous approach to life, and her ability to work for herself while doing something she loved. My dad is also very creative, although with a different medium. He creates amazing things with wood, be it a stairwell or a sculpture. Both my parents were and still are very inspirational. Photography was also a way for me to document my travels and have something to do on the road with my downtime. My style is really natural and fun. I like to use available light and I strive to have my photography to be an embodiment of who I am.
Lauren with teammate Resi Stiegler in Chile.
This injury (I tore my ACL in August 2006 and will be back racing next season) has really allowed me to step back and gain perspective. I am constantly rooting for all my teammates to do well. What people like Julia (Mancuso), Lindsey (Kildow), and Resi (Stiegler) are doing for the sport is amazing. They are beautiful women who happen to rip and have personality! Very cool role models for young girls. Also, living in a big city now, I meet so many kids who don’t necessarily know a ton about skiing but are incredibly amazed at what I do, that I am a professional athlete, and a photographer – and just a girl like them. Young girls can relate. I look up to my teammates, too. For example, Julia is really laid back; she has an amazing approach to life and I really admire her ability to live in the moment. Resi is just so fun to be around. She always makes people laugh and exudes an amazing confidence.
A portrait Lauren took of her sister, Abby Ross, who is a student at the University of San Francisco. She has an eye like her mom and sister, too. View her work at abbyross.com.
SJ: How have you taken a jump in life?
LR: If you live in the now and realize your potential as a person, you will surely attract positive experiences and people. I will continue to embrace things I fear (easier said than done). Both athletically and creatively, I hope to broaden my horizons and continue to “jump” in. I am so lucky to have this amazing balance between skiing, travel, and photography. I love the mountains, the ocean, the country, and the city. I just try to let the positives move me in each and every environment. Letting go is a risk I consider worth taking. I will continue to work on this, and I think it scares a lot of people. I am confident that if you know that incredible and wonderful experiences are on the horizon, you will continue to grow as a human being and welcome positivity.
For more on Lauren, visit laurenrossphoto.com.
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I HAVE NEVER MET Lauren Ross, but I have met her photography. She captures the spark in people, when they are playfully being themselves. She says the secret to taking great photos is to “let it happen organically.” Lauren, 25, is not only a talented photographer, but also a member on the U.S. Ski Team. She grew up in Stowe, Vt., but now spends the off-season in Santa Monica, Calif. With teammates like Resi Stiegler, Julia Mancuso, and other carefree characters surrounding her much of the year, Lauren loves capturing their spirit while traveling and skiing the world's peaks. – Vanessa Pierce
U.S. Ski Team friends: Lauren Ross, left, Resi Stiegler, Caitlin Ciccone, and Julia Mancuso heli-skiing in Alaska.
SheJumps: How did you get into photography?
Lauren Ross: My mom is a very talented photographer, and growing up both my sister and I always admired her ability to see the beauty in certain light, her natural eye, her spontaneous approach to life, and her ability to work for herself while doing something she loved. My dad is also very creative, although with a different medium. He creates amazing things with wood, be it a stairwell or a sculpture. Both my parents were and still are very inspirational. Photography was also a way for me to document my travels and have something to do on the road with my downtime. My style is really natural and fun. I like to use available light and I strive to have my photography to be an embodiment of who I am.
Lauren captures the carefree Julia Mancuso, who finished third in the 2007 World Cup standings.
Lauren with teammate Resi Stiegler in Chile.
This injury (I tore my ACL in August 2006 and will be back racing next season) has really allowed me to step back and gain perspective. I am constantly rooting for all my teammates to do well. What people like Julia (Mancuso), Lindsey (Kildow), and Resi (Stiegler) are doing for the sport is amazing. They are beautiful women who happen to rip and have personality! Very cool role models for young girls. Also, living in a big city now, I meet so many kids who don’t necessarily know a ton about skiing but are incredibly amazed at what I do, that I am a professional athlete, and a photographer – and just a girl like them. Young girls can relate. I look up to my teammates, too. For example, Julia is really laid back; she has an amazing approach to life and I really admire her ability to live in the moment. Resi is just so fun to be around. She always makes people laugh and exudes an amazing confidence.
A portrait Lauren took of her sister, Abby Ross, who is a student at the University of San Francisco. She has an eye like her mom and sister, too. View her work at abbyross.com.
SJ: How have you taken a jump in life?
LR: If you live in the now and realize your potential as a person, you will surely attract positive experiences and people. I will continue to embrace things I fear (easier said than done). Both athletically and creatively, I hope to broaden my horizons and continue to “jump” in. I am so lucky to have this amazing balance between skiing, travel, and photography. I love the mountains, the ocean, the country, and the city. I just try to let the positives move me in each and every environment. Letting go is a risk I consider worth taking. I will continue to work on this, and I think it scares a lot of people. I am confident that if you know that incredible and wonderful experiences are on the horizon, you will continue to grow as a human being and welcome positivity.
For more on Lauren, visit laurenrossphoto.com.
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