TIMELESS. TRUE-TO-COLOR. ROMANTIC. JOYFUL. 100% AUTHENTICALLY YOU WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY.
Engagement session at Providence, Rhode Island.
Wedding photography for present-first couples who don’t want their wedding to feel like a photoshoot.
If you’re looking for true-to-color, timeless, and romantic wedding photos (digital or film or both) that are full of life and genuine energy and emotion, you are officially in the right place.
SERVING TAMPA, CLEARWATER, ST. PETERSBURG, SARASOTA, FORT MYERS, NAPLES, MIAMI.
AVAILABLE FOR INTERNATIONAL & U.S. LOCATIONS. FREQUENTLY IN EUROPE, CARIBBEAN & UPPER EAST COAST.
Wedding weekend at Beaches, Turks & Caicos.
You don’t need to know how to pose, you just need someone who knows when to step in (and when not to).
We guide you when you need it, step back when you don’t, and capture everything in between so your wedding feels natural and nothing important gets missed.
Most photographers fall into one of two categories: overly posed and constantly directing or completely hands-off and hoping for the best. We live in the middle and that’s intentional.
On wedding days we step in with clear, natural direction when things feel awkward, step back instantly when a real moment is unfolding and read the room so nothing feels forced or interrupted.
Here, you’re never left wondering “what do we do?” …but you’re also never pulled out of a moment that actually matters.
“Pine & Forge is INCREDIBlE! Heidi goes above and beyond. Not only do you see it shine through her work, but working with her and the way she makes you feel in person is like working with a friend. She makes you feel confident and beautiful. She brings a natural glow that is so infectious. It helped me calm my nerves on my wedding day and she made me feel so beautiful from start to finish! If I can married again and again, I would always choose Pine & Forge. ”
The night before at Hawks Cay, Islamorada, Florida.
Spring wedding in Key West, Florida.
First look at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
THE ART OF RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME
There’s a difference between taking photos and anticipating moments. Through our nine years of experience photographing and filming weddings, we’ve learned to constantly watch for who’s about to hug who, where the emotion is building, how the light is shifting and what’s about to happen before it does. This means we’re already in position when it matters — not reacting late or scrambling to catch up.
That’s how you get photos that feel effortless… because they were.
“Heidi made it so easy to plan, be ready, and be in front of the camera. Looking at the day through the pictures she took had me reliving the memories over and over again. We are so in love with our wedding day album! ”
35mm film with flash; Wedding at Paradise Spring, Lithia, Florida.
35mm film; Cocktail hour at Jubilee Estate.
35mm FILM ISN’T A FILER, IT’S A PROCESS
We don’t shoot film to be trendy. We shoot it because it forces us to slow down, pay attention, and be intentional with every frame. No rapid-fire bursts. No “we’ll fix it later.” Just real moments, captured thoughtfully as they happen. With the optional 35mm film upgrade, you’ll see film woven throughout your gallery. It blends seamlessly with digital, just with a little more depth and nostalgia. And the best perk, in our personal opinion, is that this upgrade includes the development, digital conversion AND one physical print of each image.
Why it matters? Years from now, those subtle differences are what bring you back. Every frame is chosen carefully, bringing us back to each intentional moment from your wedding day so what you get isn’t filler — it’s meaningful.
THE IMPORTANCE OF CAPTURING EVERY GUEST
Your wedding isn’t just about the two of you. It’s also about everyone who showed up for you.
We intentionally make sure every guest is seen at some point during the day, the quiet interactions get captured (not just the big moments), your gallery reflects the full story (not just a highlight reel). Because years from now, those people matter just as much as the dreamy golden hour portraits. Most photographers don’t make this a focus. We do.
THE EXPERIENCE
Think of us as part photographer, part timeline guide, part calm-in-the-chaos energy. We’ll help you plan a timeline that actually works, keep things flowing without rushing you, step in when needed and make sure you feel confident every step of the way. Because by the time your wedding day arrives, you won’t feel like you hired vendors. You’ll feel like you have people in your corner — like family.
You don’t need to know how to pose or worry about missing moments. That’s our job. We’ll guide you when you need it, anticipate what matters, and make sure nothing important slips by unnoticed.
AVAILABILITY
We take on a limited number of weddings each year so we can stay fully present and intentional with every couple. If this sounds like your kind of experience, tell us about your day—we want to hear everything.
Standard full day wedding photography is $6,000.
Curating stress-free wedding photography experiences for couples getting married in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Lakeland, Sarasota, Fort Myers and Naples.
This is for you if relate to any of the following:
you feel awkward in front of a camera
you want to be present—not pulled away all day for photos
you care about your people just as much as your portraits
you want guidance without feeling controlled
you value moments over perfection
This is especially for couples who are thinking: “We want amazing photos, but we don’t want it to feel like a photoshoot.”