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This little guy missed some major portrait sessions due to coronavirus and his mom just wanted some cute family pictures to document this time in his life. They chose the Hall of Springs as their location and we got just what they asked for… super cute family pictures! It’s not hard when the family is […]

August 14, 2020

The Maney Family Portraits | Saratoga Hall of Springs | Saratoga Springs, NY Family Photographer

Evan & Melody wanted a location that showed their love of the Adirondacks so we chose Amy’s Park in Bolton Landing as the perfect backdrop. These two were so much fun to photograph.. their love for each other really shines through every photo! Evan made this custom ring box for Melody… complete with two of […]

July 20, 2020

Melody & Evan | Amy’s Park | Bolton Landing, NY Engagement Photographer

The Ryan family decided on a quick family session while vacationing at the beautiful Sagamore resort in Bolton Landing, NY. In order to maintain social distancing we utilized a balcony to get an amazing view of Lake George and stay apart from other guests.   www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Lake George, NY Family Portrait […]

July 13, 2020

The Ryan Family Portraits | The Sagamore Resort | Bolton Landing NY Family Photographer

Emily was kind enough to come into the studio short notice to do some promotional images for my 2020 Mother’s Day Mommy and Me sessions. Unfortunately, due to the quarantine, we weren’t able to hold these sessions but I loved the photos we took so much I wanted to share them anyway. We started with […]

March 6, 2020

Emily | Motherhood Portrait | Glens Falls NY Maternity Photographer

The Callander family was vacationing in Bolton Landing and wanted to take advantage of the beautiful fall scenery of Lake George. They were such a pleasure to get to spend a beautiful fall afternoon with!      www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Bolton Landing & Lake George, NY Family Portrait Photographer

October 23, 2019

The Callander Family | Bolton Landing NY Family Photographer

Lake George Family Session, Bolton Landing, NY

Patrick and Emily bid on and won an engagement session with me at the Rally for the Roots, an event for the Common Roots Brewing Company, after a recent devastating fire. Their charitable hearts didn’t end there as I photographed how sweetly they loved each other. They are one of those couples that make me […]

October 13, 2019

Patrick & Emily | Congress Park | Saratoga Springs, NY Engagement Photographer

Mathew & Kayla chose to have their wedding at the Longfellows Reception Venue in Saratoga Spring, NY. Their ceremony, held on the grounds, was followed by a brunch reception with formal photos at Yaddo Gardens.   Their Vendors:  Venue & Catering: Longfellows Hotel, Restaurant, and Conference CenterBaker: Cider Belly DoughnutsHair: Erica Matrazzo of Premiere Hair LoungeMake-up: Kelsey […]

August 31, 2019

Mathew & Kayla | Longfellows | Saratoga Springs Wedding Photographer

This beautiful family decided on a family portrait session while vacationing at the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, NY. Their two little ones were so full of smiles and hands down some of the most playful children I’ve photographed in a while. www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Lake George, NY Family Portrait Photographer

August 27, 2019

The Cooper Family Session | The Sagamore Resort | Bolton Landing, NY

I sat most of the day trying to figure out how to articulate all the emotion I’m feeling right at this moment. How much planning, styling and then photographing the 2019 Adirondack Wedding Giveaway meant to me. So many amazing stories to tell and so many incredible people who helped bring this all together. It’s […]

August 10, 2019

Ally & Liam | 2019 Adirondack Wedding Giveaway | Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn

Chris and Jenni chose the Albany Country Club for their summer wedding. The golf course and the city skyline were the perfect backdrops for their wedding portraits. Their guests enjoyed a beautiful summer day as they were married under an arch made by Chris’ father. Jenni made sure to include sweet touches like a first […]

July 27, 2019

Chris & Jenni | Albany Country Club | Albany Wedding Photographer