About Black Thumb Studio
How did you get that name?!
We use Nikon professional DSLRs when we shoot. We found that when we’re shooting all day, the black rubber on our camera literally wears right off the camera onto our thumb. Seriously! We’d be happy to show you!
With that in mind, we felt the name “Black Thumb Studio” was a true representation of who we are as photographers – passionate, hard working, a little outside the box and self-sacrificing. We’ll do anything we need to get THE shot.
Where is your studio?
Everywhere! Although we don’t have a permanent physical indoor location where we shoot, we see the world around us as our studio. We prefer a variety of environments for our photography and because our focus is on wedding photography, we have not found a studio of our own to be a priority. We have many different locations we photograph regularly and have exclusive access to some really cool properties as well.
Who works at Black Thumb Studio?
Four crazy, fun, passionate photographers. Click on any of the photos below to read more about us.
Jeff
Background:
I discovered my passion for photography in college. I shot purely for fun for many years. I sat in a cube for 10 years before making photography my full time job. Sociology was my major, but photography is my passion.
Important facts:
- I have an awesome wife and a “wicked smaht” daughter
- I am a Christian
- I’m passionate about people
- I love vintage cameras
- I am a Red Sox fan
- I wear camouflage frequently
- I am a ketchup-holic
- I drive a truck
- I camp – in a tent
What you may hear from others:
- He’s tall
- He stays up too late
- He’s older than he looks
- He drinks too much coffee
- He overpacks
Dreams and such:
- Photograph Japanese Snow Monkeys (Macaques) in their natural habitat
- Photograph the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
- Spend months in Africa with my camera
- Hike the Appalachian Trail
- Own a log cabin in the mountains
- Eat dinner with Morgan Freeman and James Earl Jones
Alana
Background:
For as long as I can remember my world has revolved around art and being creative in any way possible. I’m the only one at Black Thumb Studio who actually went to school for photography. I use photography and design to express my creativity.
Important facts:
- I love documenting the little details of life on Instagram
- My love for dogs and other animals is out of this world
- I love to laugh & will occasionally snort – "support the snort"
- I would die without music
- I always dance like no one is watching
- My neon wardrobe is reminiscent of the 80’s – be jealous!
- The Black Thumb crew is family to me
What you may hear from others:
- She’s LOUD
- She’s obsessed with dogs
- She loves bows
- She brings a new meaning to "clumsy"
Dreams and such:
- Have a farm and enough land in Vermont to foster as many dogs as possible
- My perfect day would involve my dog Kuma and an adventure outdoors with a camera in my hand
- Take a trip to Ireland
- Dance my way through life
- Have work featured in National Geographic
George
Background:
I have been taking pictures since I was big enough to hold a camera in my small hands. I went to school for computers and regularly build my own. I bought my first digital SLR camera in 2004 and convinced Jeff to follow suit soon after.
Important facts:
- I am a geek
- I am gluten free
- I love being outside
- I am a huge fan of the Simpsons
- I am full of random facts
- I geocache
- I could talk for hours about technology
What you may hear from others:
- He is the family help desk
- He is the best uncle
- He does the best imitation of Milton from "Office Space"
- He would eat sushi every day if he could
- He loves conflagrations
Dreams and such:
- Travel to Nepal and Tibet with my camera
- Orbit the Earth
- Learn a new language
- Drive a supercar
- Live on a pineapple plantation
Kayleena
Background:
I’ve been snapping pictures since I was 5-years-old when I was gifted a pink Minnie Mouse camera. I bought my first SLR camera with the money from my Sweet 16 birthday party. Combining my love of photography with 10 years of nanny experience has allowed me to connect with children through the camera’s lens.
Important facts:
- I have a mutt named Razzberry
- I brew my own beer and wine
- I have spent time in 30 US states and 9 countries
- My nickname is Tuna
- I love to cook and America’s Test Kitchen is my bible
- The Blues is my music of choice
What you may hear from others:
- She knows everyone!
- She’s crafty
- She is a free-spirit
- She puts us in stitches!
Dreams and such:
- To be fluent in a foreign language
- To travel the US in a late ‘60s Volvo I restore myself
- Visit the Galapagos Islands
- See a Blue Whale in the wild
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