ABOUT THUY & NEAL

About Thuy and Neal of Fern & Feather Studio

Thank you Matt Pocknell for capturing us in Scotland.

About Us

Hey there! We're Thuy and Neal, a husband and wife photo and video team hailing from beautiful Massachusetts. Our journey began back in 2015 when we coincidentally crossed paths while shooting a wedding. Little did we know that this serendipitous encounter would mark the beginning of an incredible partnership. Together, we share a passion for photography and cinematography that fuels our creative souls. We pour our hearts into every project, capturing the essence and emotions of every moment. With our combined talents, we strive to create stunning visuals that tell stories and preserve memories that will last a lifetime. We are truly grateful to work alongside each other every single day. Not too many couples can say they get to adventure together with their best friends meeting new people and capturing love across the globe. We're filled with gratitude to be able to pursue our passion together and can't wait to embark on this exciting journey with you.

Here are some fun facts about us!

- We met while shooting a wedding back in July of 2015 but didn’t meet up again until August when fate brought us back together for yet another wedding.
- We have the most adorable tabby cat (follow him on Insta @sobathecat) and will spend endless hours chatting about cats with you.
- While we love spending every moment together, we cannot edit in the same room! Thuy loves to stream music or Netflix in the background and with any little ear worm, Neal will get the tune stuck in his head and will spend the whole day annoying Thuy with his humming.
- Neither of us have travelled much until we got together, and now we’re addicted. So far we’ve been to Cananda, Mexico, St. Martin, Brazil, Columbia, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Egypt, Nepal, India, Pakistan, China, Vietnam and the Soloman Islands. Where should we go next?
- I’m an avid plant lover but don’t necessarily have a green thumb! At one point we had over 100 house plants but soon ran out of space in the house. The last couple of years, I’ve been trying to get better at gardening but it has been a losing battle against all the deer and rabbits.
- I was actually born in Vietnam and my parents come over to the US when I was five as refugees.
- I was not the cat lover, I never had any pets growing up. It took Neal over a year to convince me to get a cat. Now I can’t imagine a life without one!
- I love editing while watching my favorite shows on in the background. My favorite shows to stream are Scrubs and Doctor Who.
- I’ve been to every continent except for Antarctica, but don’t worry, it’s on my bucket list!
- Thuy says I have too many hobbies and it’s probably true. Some of my current hobbies are WWII reenactment, 3D printing, tinkering with RC cars, and film photography.
- Like many creatives, I suffer from AHDH. I always have so many ideas running through my mind, wedding music on repeat, and even speeches from past weddings. So many sure your speeches are good because I’ll be repeating them over and over in my head. All kidding aside, we believe mental heath awareness is very important and it’s a unique part of my creative process.
- Aside from wedding filmmaking, Thuy & I are passionate about our commercial work. We’ve been blessed to work with some of the largest brands such as Facebook, Cartier, NatGeo, and Harvard. Commercial filmmaking allows us to expand our creative knowledge, which we always bring to our weddings. See our commercial work at www.nealhowland.com

About Fern & Feather

Fern & Feather is Thuy and Neal. We are a small boutique studio, for us, this isn't just a hobby or a side gig—it's our full-time job and our true passion. When you work with us, it will always be Thuy as your lead photographer and Neal as your lead cinematographer. Unlike larger studios, we don't outsource any of our work because we believe in maintaining complete control over the creative process. Our dedication lies in focusing on couples and their wedding day without compromise. By keeping our team small, we ensure that every detail and moment is captured with utmost care and attention. We believe in building genuine connections with our clients, understanding their vision, and translating it into stunning visuals that reflect their unique love story. With Fern & Feather Studio, you can rest assured that your wedding day will receive the personalized and undivided attention it deserves.