Shadow + Fern Photo
If the idea of a wedding that feels scripted, performative, or built around other people’s expectations makes your skin crawl, we’re probably going to get along just fine.
I’m Heather, the photographer behind Shadow + Fern Photo. I work with couples who want their wedding day to feel like theirs—unrushed, intentional, and rooted in real connection. Not a production. Not a checklist. Just a day where you get to be fully present with your partner and the people you love.
I’m not here to stage moments or force personalities into a mold. My approach is calm, intuitive, and quietly hands-on when needed. I work primarily with couples planning elopements and micro-weddings—days built with intention, breathing room, and fewer expectations pulling you in every direction.
I’ll give you enough guidance to feel comfortable, hype you up when nerves hit, and then step back so the real stuff can unfold. The goal is simple: you enjoy your day, and I document it honestly. Expect images that feel lived-in, personal, and lasting. Photos that don’t just show what your wedding looked like, but bring you back to how it felt.
No rulebooks. No performances. Just real connection, preserved.
How I cater to offbeat weddings
When I planned my own wedding nearly a decade ago, I learned pretty quickly how overwhelming expectations can get — even when you’re genuinely excited. I started with big plans and a long guest list, then realized what I actually wanted was something smaller, quieter, and more intentional. So I changed course and ended up with a tiny wedding in the mountains that felt completely right for us. That experience still shapes how I show up for my couples today.
I know how loud the outside voices can be, and how hard it can be to trust yourself when everyone has an opinion. Not everyone has someone in their corner encouraging them to break tradition, so I try to be that steady, supportive presence. My role isn’t to push trends or force a vision — it’s to help you feel grounded, confident, and free to make choices that actually reflect you.
I work best with couples planning elopements and micro-weddings, or anyone intentionally doing things a little differently. Smaller guest lists, flexible timelines, meaningful details, and space to actually be present — that’s where my work thrives. If something matters to you, we make room for it. If it doesn’t, we let it go.
I’m an alternative-styled, Pagan, nerdy human who genuinely loves collaborating with people who don’t feel at home in traditional wedding spaces. I’ll meet you where you are, offer guidance when it’s helpful, and give you plenty of room to trust your instincts.
I’m also proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community. I use gender-neutral contracts and inclusive language, and I’m committed to creating a space where you feel respected, supported, and fully yourself. I also work with and recommend LGBTQ+ and allied vendors whenever possible, so you can build a team that feels safe and aligned from start to finish.
If you’re planning a wedding that doesn’t follow a template (and doesn’t need to) I’d love to be part of it.
"Heather was great for our unconventional wedding, and understood my vision! It was so much fun to work with her and her husband, and right when she had a baby on the way! She was dedicated till the end to get the shot and she made the day feel so natural and easy."
- Kaitlin, artsy goth bride"I literally cannot recommend Bee Brook Photography enough! Heather is seriously incredible. We booked her about a year and a half before our wedding, and got to know her during our engagement shoot. She made the shoot so fun that it felt like a date (even for two people who aren't crazy about getting their pictures taken). She assisted us in making a wedding timeline and was the main reason we were able to stick to it on our wedding day. Everyone in the family and wedding party adored her, and she brought a sense of ease to me as the bride because she kept things moving. She went above and beyond for us AND got us the most beautiful pictures to commemorate our wedding day. If you need a photographer for your wedding day, especially if you are planning a wedding a little out of the ordinary, Heather is your woman."
- Beth, music-loving alt bride
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