HI! I’M KRISTA! I’M HERE TO INSPIRE YOU.
I believe we were all put on this planet for a purpose. And mine? Well, it’s been clear from the start. Through all the hoops and hurdles of life, there have always been two constants — travel and creating. These two passions have acted as the guiding force of my journey and propelled me to where I am today — an Oregon-based, destination elopement & small, intimate wedding photographer.
your love isN’T ordinary.
In fact, no two loves are the same & that is part of the beauty of my career. Your story is meant to be told authentically, boldly and in a way that makes your heart beat out of your chest. And if you’re here, reading this, I already know you're looking for a wedding that pushes all the norms aside and focuses on your individual love for each other (& that’s my favorite part)!
Oregon Wedding Photographer
this was meant to be
As I sit here in Oregon, introducing myself to you, I realize my life has brought me to this exact spot I’m meant to be. I’ve travelled distances for love that could last a person's lifetime and have gone places most wouldn’t dare to. I’ve photographed elopements on the highest cliffs of Italy, to flying in a helicopter, landing on top of a glacier in Alaska, all the way to the most gorgeous beaches in California and that makes me feel internally grateful.
Because...my story too, is one of perseverance and determination. After graduating college I leaped right into the corporate role as a lead photographer...which to most would seem like a total score. But, to me, I felt like I lived on the outside of this new role. My excitement for adventure photography & the thrill of catching those breathtaking moments wasn’t being fulfilled.
I felt like a robot. Where was the freedom?
Suddenly, even my comfort zone didn’t even feel comfortable. That’s when I made the decision to quit my stable 9-5 job, leave my home town in Pennsylvania and move to Yellowstone National Park & let's just say that's where my adventure began.
MEET ANNA
Anna Persson is a multi-disciplinary creative, gallivanting traveler and arts practitioner. Originally from Perth, Australia, she’s spent the last ten years traveling and living throughout the world – from the cobbled streets of Europe and bustling alleyways of Southeast Asia to the long winding highways of North America and the mountains of New Zealand.
Anna wears a myriad of creative hats – she’s a writer, playwright, poet, actress, improviser, musician, photographer, and visual artist. She believes in the importance of mental health, equity, and creating opportunities for others. Obsessed with stories, Anna has been lucky to live plenty adventures ranging from hitchhiking across the United States and New Zealand to week-long road trips in Iceland.
Anna is here to help with making your day as smooth as can be. She uses her experiences and skills in event planning and management, alongside her extensive travel knowledge to ensure the stressful parts of traveling and your big day are taken care of. New to the Thistle & Tulle team, Anna originally met Krista in 2019 whilst hitchhiking across America! She has been a huge fan of Krista's work and the kind, creative spirit she embodies and is stoked to be part of the team!
THISTLE & TULLE’S ASSISTANT
MEET sicily
Sicily is a laid back person, who is passionate about love in all of its forms. She has a desire to keep learning, and pushing herself to be the best she can be. Storytelling is Sicily’s focus when she’s behind the camera, and she focuses on capturing the real and authentic moments in this life.
Sicily has a weakness for sugar, Dr. Pepper, binge-reading books, and trying new food anytime she travels.
Her family is her world. She’s been married for 10 years and has 3 amazing children. They are her biggest supporters, and she wants to be an example to them to go for what you want in this life. Being a photographer is so much more than just showing up, taking your photos, and leaving. Sicily wants to have a connection and build a friendship with you! She knows how important this moment is in your life, and will give you her all, so let’s do this!
THISTLE & TULLE’S Associate PHOTOGRAPHER
MEET Elayna
Videography and photography have been my world from a young age. I first started out as a landscape photographer, always hiking to photograph little people in the big world. As the years went on, I ventured into my videography journey by making home movies during family trips. Being able to rewatch memories in real time, hear the laughs again, and see the personalities of those I love has created a nostalgia that only grows with time, which is why I am so passionate about this job and giving that to others.
Inspired by the documentary style approach, indie films, and personal home videos, I create love story films for couples who want something that is less of that traditional slo-mo wedding production and more of a nostalgia tour, on the real and gritty side where emotion and art intersect.
I met Krista when she was working out of Jackson Hole and have been constantly inspired by the art she creates for her couples and the depth of her relationships there, and so it is my greatest excitement to work alongside her in such a complimentary field!
