The Venue – Windham Manor A Windham Manor Wedding was exactly what Serena and Patrick were hoping for. A weekend long celebration with their closest family and friends. Because one day just wasn’t enough for decade long love story! This wedding venue was absolutely stunning. Tucked away in the mountains of Upstate New York with beautiful scenery. Plus an incredible staff that made their stay extra special! If you’re looking for a wedding venue, Windham Manor should be on your list to visit! The Couple When you meet someone as a teenager, you never know where it could lead. Sometimes it’s nothi ..read more

I’ve been to over 100 weddings and thought it would be fun to share one of my funny wedding moments so far. Let me just go ahead and set the scene for you… Before the wedding ceremony began my second shooter and I typically photograph candids of guests and any ceremony details that we can see. This particular wedding took place at beautiful barn venue called The Stablegate Farm and Vineyard in Castleton-On-Hudson in Upstate NY. It was a gorgeous September day and the couple opted for an outdoor ceremony. The bride created beautiful paper cones filled with flower petals. The idea being for thei ..read more

Fresh and fun updated headshots are a necessity for any small business owner! Your customers and clients are sometimes more likely to purchase your product or service when they can see of photo of the owner(s). Having a friendly face posted on your social media and on your website is crucial! Especially when providing a service for someone where you’ll work closely with them. Headshots and branding sessions are important to do yearly. Sometimes monthly makes more sense if you have products or services constantly changing. Most importantly, keeping your online presence professional and updated ..read more

Family portraits often go overlooked or forgotten. Life gets booked up, the kids have multiple sports and activities to attend and sometimes we’re just too tired to even think about it. Listen, I get it! The idea of trying to get all kids, yourself and your spouse ready is overwhelming enough just thinking about it. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. No one said family portraits need to be formal with everyone wearing matching outfits. Family portraits could be more of a lifestyle session with a family picnic in the park. For those who want something laid back, it does’t have to be a s ..read more

I have no idea what is it with Caroline and Tyler but every time we get together for pictures, it’s always freezing outside. It was super cold and snowy for their engagement session at Kaaterskill Falls and it was chilly and windy for their Catskill maternity session. Somehow we still manage to get stunning photos of these two every time! Honestly I’m not sure I could take a bad photo of this couple if I tried. They are insanely photogenic and super cute together! Documenting some pretty big moments in their lives so far has been such a joy! First we met for their engagement session and now on ..read more

Does it get any better than a cozy maternity session in Schenectady, NY? Yes actually it does when four legged fur babies are involved! I had been waiting to photograph Tina and Ryan’s maternity session for months! Really since the moment I found out they were expecting. Way back at the beginning of 2020 I had the pure honor of photographing Tina and Ryan’s wedding. Although I don’t see them often, social media and my sister keep me in touch with these two! I remember hearing the news that they were moving back up to NY and was ecstatic! If you’ve ever been around Tina and Ryan you know that t ..read more

Where do I even begin with Carrie and Cody’s Ballston Spa Engagement Session? It may just be one of my favorite shoots ever because of how customized it was! This newly engaged couple really wanted to highlight some things that made up their relationship. Right down to their most desired and rare kind of chips! Does it get any more personalized than that? We met up at Shenantaha Creek Park in Ballston Spa which runs through the Zim Smith Trail. A popular place for people to walk, bike, and run in Saratoga County. It also includes tons of space which is perfect for an engagement session! Carrie ..read more

I’m calling this one The State Room Wedding because that’s exactly what it was! Two people who finally found each other, fell in love, and wanted to celebrate in a gorgeous venue in downtown Albany, NY. Although I’m not sure they expected this but we were faced with an accumulation of snow overnight and wet grounds on their wedding day. It was also a bit chilly but they stuck it out so we could create beautiful Bride and Groom photos outside. Props to their family and wedding party as well for bracing the chilly temps to get the outdoor photos Hannah & Cody desired! The Couple This sweet c ..read more

A Franklin Plaza Wedding in Troy, NY was the best way to kick off the 2023 wedding season. This stunning and historic wedding venue in Upstate New York is full of charm and beauty. It’s also home to where hundreds or thousands of couples have celebrated their wedding day. This reigns true for not only Jackie and Ryan but for Jackie’s big sister too! Franklin Plaza has been home to many family events throughout the years and now we add another wedding to that list! Jackie and Ryan met at a Luke Bryan Concert over 5 years ago at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Through mutual friends and country ..read more

If you’re planning a wedding for the first time, it can be a little daunting. This wedding planning guide will make this process as stress free as possible! Knowing when to do things from the time you get engaged to the day of your wedding can be confusing. I’m a fan of the easy approach to wedding planning. Plus I’m a type A kind of girl so lists and timelines are my jam! The wedding timeline below will help you know when you should be checking things off your list. It’ll also act as a guide for what you should have done and what to focus on next. Every single wedding is different so you migh ..read more