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After all the time you put into planning the perfect hairstyle, finding an amazing make-up artist, THE dress and planning all the perfect details … it just screams for photos to be taken! With that in mind, I’ve put together a list of tips, hints and challenges for bridal portraits. A quick note: The images […]

May 8, 2019

Girlfriend’s Guide to Wedding Photography: Tips for Perfect Bridal Photos

How incredibly beautiful is this mom and daughter?! I can’t get over how fast the years have gone by! Tia was one of the very first models I ever photographed in 2010. And her sweet little one was one of my first newborns back in 2013. Check out her newborn, 1st year and five year photos!! […]

March 13, 2019

Olivia | Motherhood Portraits | Saratoga County Photographer

mommy and me portrait saratoga 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

www.ymphotography.com | YM Photography | Bolton Landing on Lake George, NY Maternity Photographer

June 17, 2015

Creeden Maternity & Newborn | GLENS FALLS, NY MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER

I love everything about babies. Their squishy cuteness, newborn smell and how they are just made for cuddling and holding. As 2014 is wrapping up, I wanted to share some of my fave newborn sessions from this year. Can you stand the cuteness?! Here is my first newborn session of 2014. This family is absolutely […]

December 8, 2014

2014 Newborns | BOLTON LANDING & LAKE GEORGE, NY NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER