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Elms Farm, NY - December Rathman Family
We started the session easy and relaxed, exploring the tree farm for a nice snowy pine tree setting, which was everywhere. From the very beg
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Jan 12 min read


Part 3: Washington Park, Albany, NY - Proposal - She Said Yes!
She said yes, of course, and the park seemed to glow a little brighter despite the drizzle.
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Dec 29, 20252 min read


Part 2: Washington Park, Albany, NY - The Proposal: The Argus Hotel, Secret Signals, and a Rainy day
Previously on “Washington Park, Albany NY The Proposal” Tyler reached out to me through Instagram with a plan to surprise his girlfriend Rachel with a proposal. After weeks of coordination, scouting, and planning, we landed on the perfect setting — Washington Park in Albany, with photos starting at their favorite spot, The Argus Hotel. The morning of the shoot arrived gray and drizzly — one of those soft November days where the world feels wrapped in mist. The weather didn’t
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


Part 1: Washington Park, Albany, New York - Proposal
When Tyler messaged me on Instagram about proposing to Rachel, neither of us knew how special their Albany engagement story would become.
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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Thacher Park, NY - Snow-Kissed Engagement Session with Christina and Ryan
There’s something magical about Thacher Park in late fall — the crisp air, the quiet trails, and the way the whole park feels like it’s holding its breath before winter settles in. A couple of weeks ago, I met up with Christina and Ryan for their engagement session there, and what started as a chilly afternoon quickly turned into a session we wont forget. Before we started shooting, I scouted out some spots at the visitors center where I found a stream that ran right over the
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Dec 4, 20252 min read


Celebrating New Beginnings: A Fall Family Session in Castleton, NY
Capturing the start of their parenthood journey, right in their own backyard in Castleton, NY
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Oct 31, 20251 min read


Five Rivers in Slingerlands, NY - Donnelly Fall Family Session
It was the kind of light that makes you stop and take a breath because everything feels calm and beautiful for just a second.
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Oct 11, 20252 min read


Maternity Session at Lily Park - Schoharie, NY
Knowing Mandy’s adventurous spirit, I pitched the idea for an incredible spot in Lily Park for some adventurous maternity photos.
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Sep 16, 20253 min read


Family Session -Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center - Voorheesville, NY
What a wonderful break in the fall wedding season to have this lovely family portrait session. The weather was amazingly cooperative and...
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Aug 11, 20251 min read


Wedding Vow Renewal at Haviland Cove Park, NY - and at Saint Michaels Church with Donna and Mark
Donna and Mark came to me from a referral from Mark's daughter Noelle. Noelle and her boyfriend Justin had their photos taken at a...
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Nov 16, 20221 min read


Thacher Park, NY Family Session
A trip to Thacher Park, NY for family photos, sends Sufana’s family laughing and twirling into the sunset.
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Aug 31, 20222 min read


Schenectady Rose Garden - Seeley Family Session
I hardly recognized Jasmine when she walked to our session with her mother Deb. I remember I met Jasmine when she was about 4 or 5 when...
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Aug 2, 20222 min read


Kinderhook, NY Family Session - Carty Family
I met Sean at a Doug Villano Band gig at Rivers Casino in Schenectady, NY. I asked my family friend Ian, a member of the band and a groom...
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Jun 21, 20223 min read


The Doug Villano Band plays Rivers Casino, Schenectady NY - Photography
It’s such an wonderful experience to watch a live band again! I had forgotten how much fun it was to dance until all your joints hurt the...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read


A Roller Coaster to Weight Loss and New Year Goals
I met Steve and Meagan through my husband. We formed a friendship and even attended their wedding in 2013 when my husband and I started...
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Jan 5, 20226 min read


Sweet December Family Session
I love this sweet family! In October of 2021, I photographed my best friend Kate with her husband Matt and son Lincoln for their family...
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Dec 26, 20211 min read


Can I talk to my sister?
I saw Alyssa and her two girls, Charlotte and Freya in the Fall of 2020 when I finally started advertising my business as professional...
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Dec 21, 20213 min read


The Gift of Portrait
My husband and I have gotten to know Noelle and Justin and have become friends with them since our mutual friend's wedding. The four of...
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Aug 6, 20212 min read


Senior Class of 2021
It's been 21 years as I look back to my senior year at Guilderland High School. I remember having the time of my life. I had finished...
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Jun 17, 20214 min read


Portrait of an Actress
Our guest blog comes to you today from an email interview with Kelsey Marlowe Jessup about her May 16th, 2021 portrait session. Kelsey...
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May 27, 20214 min read
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