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5 Best Locations for Engagement Photos in Albany, NY
Capital Region’s Best Engagement Photo Spots Engagement Photography | Best Locations | Albany, NY I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Albany County, and over the years I’ve found a few locations I keep coming back to! Your engagement session is an important part of your wedding journey, so I want you to feel…
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A Bold and Romantic Couple Photoshoot at Empire State Plaza
Arielle & Frederick Couple Photoshoot | Empire State Plaza | Albany, NY A Power Couple isn’t defined only by love and passion, but by how they uplift each other through their defining moments! When you’re photographing everyday people, it’s one thing because you and your couple have a chance to warm up, you get comfortable…
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Your Guide to Engagement & Wedding Photography at The Sagamore Resort
Planning Your Photo Session Photography Guide | The Sagamore Resort | Lake George, NY Note: The Sagamore is an active hotel and resort that hosts both guests and private events. Location access, crowd levels, and availability may vary depending on the hotel’s schedule and ongoing functions such as weddings or parties. Fees, policies, and rules are…
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A Timeless Fall Couple Photoshoot at Peebles Island
Cara & Zev Autumn Couple Photoshoot | Peebles Island State Park | Upstate NY Sometimes the quiet moments have power within themselves! Peebles Island is meant for the most adventurous couples! Before even going into this shoot, I knew I’d have to keep up with these two during our portrait session. Despite their quiet demeanors…
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A Joyful Autumn Couple Photoshoot at Washington Park
Natalia & Steve Fall Couple Photoshoot | Washington Park | Albany, NY When art, dance, love & friendship all come together it can create breathtaking imagery! Promptly at 2:00 o’clock, Natalia and Steve appeared out of nowhere for our fall couple photo shoot! Gleaming with bright smiles and dressed to the nines, I knew this portrait…
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Why I Don’t Offer Hourly Pricing For Wedding Photography
The Importance Of Full Day Wedding Photography Coverage Value Of The Full Experience I understand that every client has their own needs, and every photographer has their own system. However, if you’re someone on the fence about whether you want full-day coverage or hourly coverage of your wedding day, maybe these reasons will help you…
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A Cozy Summer Backyard Wedding Filled with Kindness & Community
Hailey & Connor Backyard Wedding | Cambridge, New York | Upstate NY Treat others with kindness and kindness will find its way back to you! I think this was the main theme for Hailey & Connor’s wedding day. Immediately upon entering Hailey’s grandparents’ house, I was greeted by her grandfather and uncle. Everyone had spent…
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How To Style Guys For Light & Airy Portrait Photography
Preparing Guys For Their Light & Airy Portrait Session A Visual Styling Guide A Guide to Colors, Clothing, Silhouette’s and Accessories To Achieve The Light & Airy Aesthetic Light & Airy is a classic, romantic style of photography. It’s often associated with a soft, ethereal, almost heavenly glow – an aesthetic that avoids anything too…
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Why City Hall Park is a Great Location for Portrait Photography
Mid Afternoon NYC Photoshoot Portrait Photoshoot | City Hall Park | Manhattan, NYC An underrated & versatile photo spot that gives you the look and feel of New York City without the chaos! Today I was shooting at City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan, which has become one of my favorite locations for portraits in…
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Rainy and Romantic Engagement Photos at Yaddo Gardens
Hailey & Connor Engagement Photos | Yaddo Gardens | Saratoga Springs, NY Patience, empathy and natural chemistry can overcome the craziest of conditions! The weather during this engagement shoot were far from ideal. Dark overcast clouds, heavy rain that wouldn’t seem to let up, and a slight chill in the air from the crazy…
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The Albany, NY Capitol Building is Beautiful for Wedding & Engagement Photos
Romantic Wedding & Engagement Photography at the New York State Capitol A Timeless & Grand Experience Note: Although the Capitol Building is open to the public, it is still first and foremost a government facility, which means it may be subject to sudden schedule changes, security protocols and other limitations that could affect your visit…
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Washington Park in Albany, New York is a Beautiful Place To Get Married
Washington Park Capitol District’s Underrated Gem! Note: This information is based on the date of the publishing of this article September 2024, this information may have changed. Links will be provided at the bottom of this article where you can check for updates. There always seems to be a compromise when it comes to Weddings.…
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A Fast & Easy Summer Portrait Photoshoot
Kerry & Noah Couple Photoshoot | Albany, NY | Upstate New York It’s not often photographers receive gifts, but today was one of those rare moments! Immediately when Kerry & Noah arrived for their couple photoshoot, Kerry handed me one of her signature beautiful paintings – a landscape of New York’s Central Park in the fall.…
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A Golden Hour Couple Photoshoot at The Crossings
Megan & Steven Couple Photoshoot | The Crossings Park | Colonie, NY “Give to me your leather, Take from me my lace” – Fleetwood Mac I don’t remember how many times I told these two that they were naturals during our couple photo session together. After spending a few minutes with Megan & Steven I…
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Why Posing Matters on a Wedding Day | A Photographer’s Insight
How Direction Can Lead To A Better Wedding Day Experience Why Posing Can Enhance Your Photos I understand that a lot of couples want their wedding day to have as many genuine moments as possible and so do we! But it’s important that the day also has structure, so everything goes smoothly! A wedding photographer’s job is to not…
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A Unique & Sentimental Ukrainian Photoshoot
Natalia Portrait Photoshoot | Albany, NY | Upstate NY It’s not too often that you get to do a photoshoot that reminds you of all the reasons why you fight to do what you love. Today was that day. Natalia and I made a plan to do a portrait photoshoot that centered around her Ukrainian heritage. Originally,…
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A Lighthearted & Humorous Engagement Photoshoot
Morgan & Dereck Engagement Photoshoot | Albany, NY | Upstate New York I had tears in my eyes from laughing so much! This photoshoot was a much needed break for me! From the moment Morgan and Derek arrived for their engagement session, I knew this was going to be a fun day. They both arrived in…
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A Beautiful and Intimate Washington Park Wedding | Albany NY
Maybelle & Mark Summer Wedding | Washington Park | Albany NY You know when someone says “someone must have been looking out for you” whenever a day turns out wonderful that was initially set up to be utter chaos? That was definitely the case here! Maybelle & Mark decided to have their wedding in Washington…
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Best Affordable Sunscreens for Brides to use for Summer Weddings
Top Sunscreens to use for Hot Summer Weddings Protective and Cosmetic Friendly! Do you have issues with sunscreens feeling heavy? Leaving a white cast or staining your clothes ? Or are formulated with a fragrance you can’t stand?! The four following sunscreens I have tested and are approved to keep you protected and also looking…
