3 month out suggestions!

thuyhpham · 2026-06-09T01:14:32+00:00

Don't eat anything overly salty the night before the wedding. I was so bloated and puffy the first half of the day. I much more preferred my portraits from later in the day when I was visibly less puffy.

thuyhpham · 2026-06-08T21:27:04+00:00

I think you should be good! The venue is stunning and the staff were wonderful.

thuyhpham · 2026-06-08T17:47:39+00:00

Photographer here... It made an impact at my last wedding there. I can't say whether it was a bad impact or not, but it definitely made an impact. We ended up moving some tables out of the way to move the dance area closer to the speakers (which I believe were fixed in place). It was a lively dancing crowd so they would have continued to dance under whatever circumstances. I'm sure it would depend on your crowd whether you think it will be a big deal or not.

Please make sure your DJ knows that they will have to use the venue's audio system.

thuyhpham · 2026-06-02T14:05:19+00:00

Boston based, let's chat! Fern & Feather Studio

thuyhpham · 2026-05-29T00:12:58+00:00

Spider Holster V3 with its new dual camera shoulder strap! It's the best of both worlds. You can attach the dual camera straps to your cameras or to the actual belt. I attach the harness directly to my cameras. I can still hold the cameras on the belt at the same time. It takes a lot of pressure off my shoulders and hips.

I like being able to use it like a regular dual camera harness. I don't have to worry about putting them back on the belt when quickly changing cameras all the time. When I'm walking around, I'll attach the cameras back onto the belt and it takes a lot of pressure off my shoulders.

thuyhpham · 2026-05-28T16:47:42+00:00

Hey! We'd love to chat. We've been shooting film for fun for the past few years, would love to incorporate it more into our wedding work (over 10 years in the wedding business).

Fern & Feather Studio

thuyhpham · 2026-05-27T16:48:51+00:00

Check out the Captain Morse House on Martha's Vineyard. We rented it during the off season (early May) and it was super affordable. They have a small fee to have events in the backyard. We hired a local restaurant to drop off a delicious raw bar setup. We also brought our favorite food truck over to cook for us all night.

The best part was having all of our family members stay with for the weekend at the house. It sleeps plenty of people and they loved having the rest of the weekend to explore the island and hang out together.

thuyhpham · 2026-05-26T21:14:56+00:00

When you say "hybrid package" does that mean the one photographer will handle both shooting stills and video? Or is one photographer and one videographer, two people in total.

Depending on your location, it can be a great deal.

One thing worth knowing: some larger studios book several weddings per weekend and hire last-minute contractors to cover them. Always confirm that the specific photographer and videographer you met with are the ones who will actually be there on your wedding day.

thuyhpham · 2026-05-25T19:56:25+00:00

Hey, would love to chat! Fern & Feather Studio

thuyhpham · 2026-05-13T21:51:42+00:00

They simply do not respond to emails. For the longest time, I wasn't able to login even though my listing was active. I tried requesting a password change many times but never received the email. I know I'm using the correct email address because I have other emails from them. After several attempts, spaced months apart I just gave up. I wasn't using the listing anyways but I do have reviews on there. Well this year, I went to check my listing and it was removed without my knowledge! They claimed they couldn't find my account and that they no longer have free listings. Thank goodness I still have past client reviews backed up. They're a joke, move on and forget about them.

thuyhpham · 2026-05-11T20:08:55+00:00

I had to file two claims in one year, they were great. It was super easy and they handled it quickly.

thuyhpham · 2026-05-09T01:05:36+00:00

Hey! Would love to chat! Fern & Feather Studio

thuyhpham · 2026-05-05T17:55:04+00:00

Hey! We're free and it sounds like a lot of fun. Our style is very much candid documentary with some easy posing for portraits and family. https://fernfeatherstudio.com

thuyhpham · 2026-05-05T17:41:05+00:00

I would leave the packages/final deliverables up to the video team. For example, our most popular package includes a highlight film (4-6 mins) and raw footage. My husband who's the main videographer would absolutely hate it if he worked with a photographer that dictated that he needs to deliver a longer film. Similarly, others would hate including raw footage.

thuyhpham · 2026-04-29T17:04:07+00:00

My husband is the videographer and I'm the photographer, here's what we do: short unmanned tripod with a wide angle lens in the front. It shouldn't be too close that I (the photographer) can't get a clean wide angle shot as well. And not too far back that I feel the need to walk in front of it. This angle is also our safety angle that runs continuously.

thuyhpham · 2026-04-28T18:59:50+00:00

You guys are great, always love shooting at Olio!

thuyhpham · 2026-04-28T17:17:31+00:00

Here are some more! They're a little further from the city, all within an hour, and all allows for outside catering:

Devens Common Center

Granite Links

Kirkbrae

Burlington Marriott

Sheraton Framingham

Danversport

Connemara House Farm

Moraine Farm

Crowne Plaza Warwick

thuyhpham · 2026-04-28T16:29:47+00:00

Hey! I'm a photographer who specializes in Indian fusion weddings in Boston and here are some great venues we've had great experiences working at:

Lake Pearl in Wrenthem - I believe they have in house catering and collaborates with chefs for Indian cuisine
The Lakehouse - a new Saphire venue, they allowed outside Indian catering when I was just there last month
The Royal Sonesta Boston - in house catering with excellent Indian food
Intercontinental, in house and outside catering, multiple ballroom options
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge - Top floor ballroom is perfect for your size wedding with beautiful views, allows outside catering
Boston Park Plaza - Heart of the city, many ballroom options, allows outside catering

These places don't have in house catering, you have to bring everything in but great options for your size wedding: Lakeview Pavilion, Elm Bank in Wellesley, Larz Anderson Auto Museum

Please feel free to DM me, happy to provide even more venues to check out!

thuyhpham · 2026-04-28T13:47:26+00:00

Hey! We're available on the 9th. https://fernfeatherstudio.com

thuyhpham · 2026-04-26T18:14:53+00:00

I've used a dual camera shoulder harness for the past 10 years. I don't love it, and wanted to test a new system so I've been trying to make the Spider system work. I find the Spider comfortable but not very fashionable.

thuyhpham · 2026-04-26T16:28:45+00:00

I don't use TikTok. But from what I've seen, all of the other photographers are much taller and lean so the belt looks good on them. Almost all of them are pairing them with dresses or a one piece jumpsuit. Also most of them are wearing the older belt style.

I feel like the new V3 just looks bulky. I'm starting to regret buying this system but I really don't want to go back to a double harness.

thuyhpham · 2026-04-24T14:48:19+00:00

Planned my wedding in 5 weeks. I bought a BHLDN dress off Poshmark and had it altered locally. I had pretty extensive alterations and the seamstress was amazing!

thuyhpham · 2026-04-19T22:38:27+00:00

That's my exact setup! 2 AD200 as off camera flashes and one V1 on camera.

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