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Mitch and Olivia tied the knot at the Lodge on Echo Lake. Their love for the woods and hiking meant that it’s Adirondack lodge feel was a perfect place to share the celebration with their family and friends. Where do I start with this couple? It’s not every day that a client says that no […]

December 8, 2018

Mitch & Olivia | The Lodge on Echo Lake | Lake George NY Wedding Photographer

Charlie & Kayla really chose some of my most favorite locations in Saratoga to have their wedding day. Wanting an intimate, elegant affairs with touches of the glamour of the 1920s, they started at the beautiful Saratoga Arms Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. This is hands down my favorite getting ready venue and I always luck […]

November 21, 2018

Charlie & Kayla | Yaddo Gardens, Saratoga Arms & The Mouzon House | Saratoga Springs Wedding Photographer

Wedding number three for me at Burlap & Beams this wedding season had Rob & Emily marrying on a beautiful end of summer day. Their combination of Navy, Blush and Ivory is always the perfect palette to any wedding day (and one of my fave color combinations!). The property they rented had the most adorable […]

November 21, 2018

Rob & Emily | Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn | Bolton Landing Wedding Photographer

I’m so happy to announce that I’m getting closer to open my new studio location in The Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, NY. My inaugural session was with my amazing couple, Anthony & Jessica (watch for their Barn at Lord Howe wedding blog post soon) who visited me for a “Our First Christmas” Session. Check […]

November 16, 2018

ANTHONY & JESSICA | OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS SESSION | YM PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO GLENS FALLS NY

Jason & Danielle chose Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn to celebrate their wedding day at because it embodied everything they love as a couple… the Adirondacks and a peaceful place to celebrate with family and friends. Danielle got ready nearby in a vacation rental in Warrensburg, NY. I got to chat with each of them […]

November 7, 2018

Jason & Danielle | Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn | Lake George Wedding Photographer

Colleen and Paul chose a beautiful Adirondack Wedding Barn as their wedding day backdrop. Nestled in the heart of the Southern Adirondacks, Burlap and Beams was the perfect choice for their summer wedding. Colleen really wanted to have her first look on top of Prospect Mountain with a view of Lake George and that is […]

October 12, 2018

Paul & Colleen | Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn | Lake George Wedding Photographer

Where do I start with Keegan and Emma?! You just have to take one look at all the amazing details they planned for their Adirondack Barn Wedding at Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn and you can see the kind of people they are. Sentimental, Loving and Beautiful. Emma wore her grandmother’s wedding ring on a […]

October 9, 2018

Keegan & Emma | Burlap and Beams Wedding Barn | Lake George Wedding Photographer

Chris and Jenni decided on Lake George Battlefield park as the backdrop to capture the first part of their love story with YM Photography. We were rewarded with a beautiful sunset and the kind of day where a walk on the beach is mandatory. Plus they were just so natural together… I can’t wait to […]

October 1, 2018

Chris & Jenni | Lake George, NY Engagement Session

Hey lovelies! It’s me again with another installment of my Girlfriend’s Guide to Wedding Photography where I give you the 🙌 truth about the ins and outs of planning your wedding from a photographer’s perspective. Today I want to talk about free coordinators, vendor coordinators or any coordinator that isn’t an actual wedding planner by trade. […]

September 21, 2018

GIRLFRIEND’S GUIDE TO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Why you shouldn’t use “Off-Brand” Coordinators

It’s rare that I get to work with a groom but AJ was tasked with finding the photographer.  After spending some time chatting on the phone and via email, I knew this couple was one that I’d love to work with. Add in that they were having a barn wedding at Lord Howe Valley,  a […]

September 10, 2018

Chelsea & Andrew | Ticonderoga Wedding, The Barn at Lord Howe Valley