How We Capture Real, Authentic, and Natural Portraits

At Fern & Feather Studio, authentic portraits are truly at the heart of everything we do, and our process for capturing them is anything but cookie-cutter. When you step in front of our lens, we want you to feel like you’re just hanging out with a friend—one who happens to have a camera and a knack for catching life’s best moments.

Our sessions never start with a script. Instead, we take the time to chat, laugh, and let your personality and connection naturally unfold. Whether it’s the way you play with your hair when you're shy, the way you instinctively reach for your partner’s hand, or the sparkle in your eyes mid-laughter—these are the tiny details we look for, the ones that make your images uniquely “you.”

We love exploring environments that are meaningful to you, whether that’s your favorite sunlit room at home, a wild field at golden hour, or one of New England’s stone-lined beaches. Natural light is our favorite ingredient. As the sun moves and the light changes, we adjust quietly in the background, letting interaction guide us—not the other way around.

Rather than asking you to “smile for the camera,” we prompt you with jokes, movement, or little scenarios that help you forget about being photographed. The result? Photos that feel genuine and storytelling in every sense. We believe the magic happens when you let your guard down and simply enjoy the moment—messy hair and all.

What we love most is when clients look at their gallery and say, “This feels like us.” That’s our mission. At Fern & Feather Studio, real isn’t just a style—it’s the story we’re honored to tell, every time we pick up the camera.

Guess what? Every one of our wedding photography packages includes a complimentary engagement session! It’s a playful, stress-free way for us to connect—and for you to get comfortable in front of the camera. The best part? By your wedding day, you’ll feel like a total posing pro and all those photo jitters will be long gone!