briarrose+thistle

At Briarrose + thistle, we specialize in capturing the raw and breathtakingly beautiful moments of life.

It's in those fleeting moments, between all the expected shutter clicks, that the most compelling stories begin to unfold.

As creative artists, our goal is to infuse every session with finding ways to narrate that undeniable beauty we uncover....

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Portrait, Wedding & Branding photographer based in bardstown, Kentucky.

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-melony

"Leslie did an amazing job!! Her farm is beautiful and a perfect setting for outdoor pictures. Leslie went above and beyond for my daughters senior pictures, and so creative. We absolutely loved them!! They were beautiful! If you want an amazing experience and wonderful pictures…I highly recommend."

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-Kate

"Leslie was able to recreate the high-fashioned, design aesthetic that I wanted captured on my wedding day. She came prepared and knew exactly what she wanted us to do in order to make sure these special shots were included for me. We couldn't have chosen a better photography team than BriarRose and Thistle and our entire wedding album is a testimony to that!"

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-Evelyn

If you’re needing a photographer go ahead and do yourself a favor and hire Leslie! I couldn’t of asked for a better person and photographer to capture our special day. She will cry happy tears with you and be your number one cheerleader.
Thank you again Leslie for being the best!!

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-The burkes

"We had both Leslie and Aspen along with us for our destination wedding in Sedona. Both ladies were able to capture our union in a way that still feels sacred and intimate to look back on. The intricate detail of the album box that our photos arrived in held various mementos from our special day and was a very unexpected surprise to receive. Thank you ladies for such a lovely and unforgettable experience. You two are truly the best team for this business! Best of luck in your future endeavours!"

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-Josh

"Josh and I tell our engaged friends -and even a couple we overheard talking about their upcoming wedding in Starbucks- to make sure Leslie and Aspen were booked for photography! (They) are so easy to talk to and to have them there by my side for the added support was a blessing I didn't know I needed."
-Hanna
"I loved being able to have our engagement pictures taken around the Tucker's farm. That kind of place just fit me and Hanna so well and I don't think we could've found a better spot for them ... and Leslie was so easy for us to work with during the whole process."

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