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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


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


Thacher Park, Glen Doone Wedding - Clair and Ryan
Thacher Park Wedding - Clair and Ryan
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Jan 30, 20241 min read


Wedding at the Serendipity Lake House, Windham NY -From Cheese Cake to Happiness -Jayleen and Connor
The wedding day arrived and my sister and I embarked on a crisp Fall ride to the Serendipity Lake house in Windham NY. As I drove, we...
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Dec 22, 20222 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


Wedding at the Guan Ho Ha Gun Club, Scotia NY - Ceremony Box with Tarryn and Jacob
Wedding at the Guan Ho Ha Gun Club in Scotia NY and Tarryn and Jacob's ceremony box as a small time capsule.
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Nov 9, 20221 min read


Engagement Session - Indian Ladder Farms, Altamont NY
I love being able to go to my home town for photo sessions. There are so many beautiful places in the area and at Indian Ladder Farms in...
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Oct 11, 20222 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


Yaddo Garden Engagement Session - A Gem in Saratoga Springs
Tarryn, Jacob and I, walked into Yaddo Gardens from a shady dirt path into the light. The sun hit the grass on that hot Saturday...
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Jul 31, 20222 min read


Riverstone Manor Wedding, Schenectady NY - Peggy & Rick - Honoring the Loss of a Parent
I could barely keep it together behind the lens as Peggy asked her brother Sheldon to the dance floor. They embraced in a hug as they...
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Jul 3, 20223 min read


Lake Minnewaska Engagement Session Experience - Jayleen and Connor
Lake Minnewaska Engagement session describes the scene when approaching the lake and it’s beautiful blue clear water. Falling in love!!
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Jun 9, 20224 min read


Meeting potential clients happens to be a lot like dating - Wedding Photography
I was speaking with one of my brides a few months ago and we were talking about past relationships. It feels like the subject comes up...
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Apr 20, 20222 min read


Wedding at the Croft - Downtown Phoenix, AZ
As a guest and partner to one of the wedding party groomsmen, I had the wonderful advantage and privilege to photograph our friend Sam’s...
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Mar 31, 20222 min read


Why do I need an engagement photo session? - Wedding Photography
This is a question most couples ask when trying to creatively shave potential cost off their wedding photography packages. Not only is...
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Mar 13, 20222 min read


Ballston Lake Home - Boxer Dog Portrait Session
When a prior coworker, Melinda, called me out of the blue I was so excited to hear from her. She and I had tried to plan a get together...
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Feb 25, 20222 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


A Lovely "Spooky" Beginning - Groom's First Look
The music began as the groom walked down the small green grass hill to the ceremony aisle draped with black cloth fabric and red ribbons....
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Dec 1, 20214 min read
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