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I 100% whole-heartedly believe in fate! And this session just confirmed it! Once a week I go through that week’s sessions and make sure all the reminders are scheduled to go out for the next week. I’m also typically booked two months out in the summer months. One Thursday afternoon I find myself moving a […]

July 15, 2023

Lakeside Proposal | Sagamore Resort | Bolton Landing Wedding & Proposal Photographer

I have to admit it, over the years I’ve come to have favorite families and this is certainly one of them. I’ve been photographing this growing family from Jessica’s engagement until today. Four years later! I love watching how this group has grown from mom, dad and three children to the extended family it is […]

June 25, 2022

Redmond Extended Family Portraits | Lake George Battlefield Park | Lake George NY Family Reunion Photographer

My absolute favorite sessions of the year are hands down, Mommy & Me mini sessions. I really love getting to capture that special bond a mom has with their child. I think it’s one of the most beautiful relationships I could possibly capture. Plus every mom says “I just wish I had one nice picture […]

March 20, 2022

2022 Mommy & Me Mini Sessions | Glens Fall, NY Family Portrait Photographer

I was so honored when one of my past brides, gifted an in-home lifestyle session to her new “step” daughter & son-in-law. This little family was super sweet and just the cutest ever. The nursery with it’s floral zoo animal theme was just perfectly matched to Miss Brynleigh’s beautiful red hair! www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography […]

March 2, 2022

Brynleigh | Glens Falls, NY Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Samantha and Nick decided to do a First Wedding Anniversary session during their stay at the Fern Lodge in Chestertown, NY. Everything was made even more magical with the first snow of the season. <3 Sam told me they wanted to do a champagne toast at their wedding but forgot to bring the champagne during […]

December 11, 2021

Sam & Nick | The Fern Lodge | First Wedding Anniversary Session Photographer

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! And what fun we had at this year’s Holiday mini sessions. I wanted to share some photos from this beautiful family’s session because… well, this little cutie kind of stole my heart <3 Happy Holidays to all! www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Glens Falls NY Family Holiday […]

December 8, 2021

N Family | Holiday Mini Session | Glens Falls, NY Family Photographer

Joe and Nicole met on a summer day while Joe visited home on a break between hockey seasons. They knew quickly that they didn’t want their story to end there. After years of long distance, Joe proposed to Nicole on the shores of our beautiful Lake George. When they were deciding on where they should […]

November 23, 2021

Joe & Nicole | The Barn at Lord Howe Valley | Ticonderoga, NY Wedding Photographer

I love when I get to meet all the amazing families that visit our area every summer. Of course, when mom tells me her littlest one will absolutely not smile and these are the images I capture… it’s a bonus. I get to leave sessions like this happy and knowing how lucky I am to […]

July 5, 2021

S Family | Brant Lake, NY Vacation Family Session

The Kelly Family celebrated Granddad’s 93rd birthday on Lake George by getting everyone together for a weekend of sun and fun on the lake. It was such an honor to meet such a great family with such a spit fire patriarch! www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Lake George NY Family Reunion Photographer

June 24, 2021

Kelly Family | Lake George NY Family Reunion Photographer

Joe and Nicole chose Lake George, NY as the location for their free mini engagement session included with their wedding package. I just love how easy these two are together <3 <3     www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Lake George, NY Engagement & Wedding Photographer

May 29, 2021

Joe & Nicole | Lake George, NY Engagement Photographer