After reading yet another tale of shipwrecks and peril on the ocean (In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick) not only was I feeling inspired and so ready for my New England summer with weddings by the sea; I paused to reflect on why it is that my heart is always drawn to lighthouses and the ocean and wooden ships. What I came to realize is that the ocean cradles my soul in comfort. It is as if I was designed to always be near it. To smell the salty breeze and watch li

I sit here on Boxing Day, in a new fluffy robe from my family, sipping coffee and reflecting. What did I truly accomplish this year? It was a whirlwind of travel, back to back flights, rehearsal dinners, weddings. I hosted a ten day international retreat with some of my favorite people and some of my favorite concepts ever. I got to photograph a beautiful intimate wedding in Scotland that I planned and even got to design the reception space. I got to shoot in the mountains of

My lore and love goes far back with Katrina and Dylan. I have photographed them all over the country, in all different phases of their love story. So to be present for this day and this coming together, it just completed a piece of my heart. You see, we all met in the Lord Huron fan club and I was so looking forward to the music at their reception and the little hints of our favorite band in the details. But what made the day even better, besides the quintessential New Hampsh

A rainy and whimsical wedding on Cape Cod on 35mm and 120 film. Thistle and Pine Photography.

I write this post while waiting for film scans to hit my inbox. There is always a "Christmas morning" feeling when I recieve my scans....

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Tips and tricks for planning the perfect vintage inspired wedding.

As I write this, we have now got another crazy blizzard in the middle of March, so to think back on Chloe and Ryan's day last July warms...

When I dreamt of this styled shoot for my girls on my Ireland retreat, I wanted it to be remeniscent of times gone by, not your typical...

As my time in Colorado winds down, I find that I am soaking in the couples who choose to elope in Colorado Springs and all of the joy...

A timeless summer wedding on 35mm in New Hampshire

I had a vision. It always starts this way; I get a creative idea in my head, inspired by a film or a book and then it literally itches at...

A lot of photographers do not believe in complimentary engagement sessions for their couples. I am not one of them and for this reason;...

If you know me, you know my heart is not only in the highlands 24/7, my heart is also with couples who are so in love, even after years...

Every once in a while I get a bride who contacts me and I feel a little tingle in my belly; like yes, she gets me. Emilie reached out in...

When Sophie and Alex got in touch with me a year ago to offer up their gorgeous selves, I knew these images would reflect their true...

During my family holiday to Ireland, I knew I had to at least photograph one family or couple to make my trip worth while. Resting is not...

So, the moment is finally here; a big old rock on your finger and a whole heck of a lot of planning to do. One of the first vendors you...

Sometimes it is the photos you didn't plan on taking that become your favorite. I had been in the country of Scotland, for about one hour...

When you think of Spain, you think of bright colors, sangria, music and dancing, a relaxing and warm country with closed in streets and...