Laura and Eric – Sneak Peak!
Once during a wedding meeting Laura said, “Why do people get married so late in the day? You have to spend the whole day waiting around for things to happen.” So she and Eric had a morning ceremony on a warm and sunny August day, and there was no waiting at all! After the ceremony, [...]
Katie and Drew Sneak Peak!
Katie and Drew chose bright and colorful themes for their early August wedding day at the Vista Ballroom, perfectly matching their wonderful sense of humor! They came down the aisle to James Brown’s “I feel good,” and the bridal party rocked colorful wigs and crazy glasses for their reception introductions. It was a joyful lighthearted [...]
Kerri-Ann and Rob!
After we shot Kerri-Ann and Rob’s engagement session in Northampton this June, we knew their wedding celebration was going to be relaxed, lighthearted and fun! They celebrated their wedding Mass at Christ the King in Guilderland on July 31, followed by a beautiful summer evening reception at The Vista at Van Patten Golf Club. From [...]
Jessica and Jake at Saratoga National
We first met Jess a couple years ago when she was a bridesmaid at Tara and Mark’s wedding. We were thrilled when she and her fiance Jake chose us to be their photographers too! They had a wonderful July wedding on a warm and beautiful day at Saratoga National. Jess’ mom Sherry coordinated lots of [...]
Jennifer and Jeremy at Glen Sanders Mansion
Jen and Jeremy started their journey together on Match.com, proving that you really can find true love on the internet!! They chose Independence Day weekend to tie the knot at the beautiful Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. It was one of the hottest days of the summer, but everyone was so happy for Jen and [...]
Kerry and Munyaradzi at the Altamont Manor!
Kerry and Munyaradzi had an intimate and thoughtful June wedding at the Altamont Manor. They made the day their very own in every way, and their calm and relaxed attitudes helped make this an amazing day for them, their family, and friends. It was a real privilege to be part of their wedding celebration! Want [...]
Congrats, Liz & Josh!
We had an opportunity to meet Liz and Josh in October for their engagement shoot at their favorite haunts in East Sand Lake. You can see their engagement photos by clicking here. On their wedding day, both Liz and Josh were cool as cucumbers and didn’t even seem to notice the cloudy skies and rain [...]
Liz and Josh Wedding Photo Station
It’s too early for sneak peaks from Liz and Josh’s wedding photos from last Saturday, but we do have all the photo station images up for your viewing pleasure! You can find the pictures by clicking here.
Sarah and Seth at Longfellows
Sarah’s family is from Vermont and Seth’s family is from Cobleskill, so they decided to meet in the middle for their June 2010 wedding and reception at Longfellow’s in Saratoga Springs. Seth’s step-dad brought one of his antique cars to the wedding, and it made for some stunning photographs! Want to see more of Sarah [...]
Tresha and Rich at Longfellows
If rain on your wedding day means good luck, then Tresha and Rich will certainly have a long and happy marriage! To say that it rained on their wedding day is an understatement — it poured!! Through it all Tresha’s smile and happiness made the weather outside unimportant. Tresha and Rich share a common French [...]
Courtney and Andrew at the Museum of Dance
From the moment they first sat down in our studio lounge, we knew that Courtney and Andy’s wedding would be a warm and wonderful day. And their romance reads like a Hollywood screenplay — after a long distance courtship they planned a beautiful wedding at The Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, NY. It really [...]
Nicole and David’s May Wedding
Nicole and David had Mallozzi’s Ballroom jumping at their happy May wedding. They were easy-going and fun-loving and made photographing their wedding day was a real pleasure! They surrounded themselves with 150 of their closest friends and family for a great celebration. Chatham Flowers and Gifts made the beautiful pink and white bouquets, which coordinated [...]
Tamar and Troy at the Hall of Springs
Tamar and Troy’s wedding was the kind of visual feast that every photographer loves to be a part of. The ceremony took place at St. Peter Armenian Church in Watervliet. After some family photos at the church, we had a few moments for a whirlwind photo stop at Yaddo Gardens, and then everyone went to [...]
What it takes
Packing up for today’s wedding — this is what it takes to do what we do! Not shown: mountain of AA rechargeable batteries, Nikon D90 backup cameras.
Getting It Right – Receiving Lines
Welcome to Getting It Right — Tips for a Perfect Wedding Day. This week, we’re looking at “Just Say No to the Impromptu Receiving Line.” Here’s how this often goes: The bride has planned her day perfectly. She’s confirmed her timeline with the venue manager and the limo service. Brenda has looked it over (she’s [...]
Andrea and Nathanael
Andrea and Nathanael had a picture-book wedding, starting from the gorgeous April spring day with perfect weather, to the ceremony at the stately and historical First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, to the happy reception at Mallozis, and of course to all their friends and family who surrounded them throughout their special day. As photographers, we [...]
Sneak Peak: Stacia and Andrew’s Wedding
Stacia and Andrew were surrounded by families and friends at their wedding on a gorgeous first Saturday in May at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham, NY. Then they moved on to a spectacular reception at 11 North Pearl in downtown Albany. Aside from the breathtaking reception hall, 11 North Pearl has decorated [...]
Beth & Janet’s Wedding
Beth and Janet were married at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Albany, and had a beautiful reception at The State Room. It was a windy late Spring day, and downtown Albany was a perfect setting for their celebration! We are always impressed with the cheerful staff at The State Room — and the food, as always, [...]
New Albums and Books!
Lots of news from Upstate Photographers in the Albums and Books department. First, we have uploaded our book gallery so you can see some recent examples of our albums. Click here to see the latest additions to our album gallery! Second, we are continuing to add new book and album options for our clients. One [...]
Cassandra and Vikram’s Hall of Springs Wedding
For most photographers in Upstate NY, Hindu wedding ceremonies are relatively rare — so imagine our excitement when Cassandra and Vikram told us that their day would include BOTH a Hindu and a Jewish ceremony! If you’ve been following our work for a while, you may remember the beautiful engagement photos we made with them [...]
Welcome Spring with Casie and Amir!
You could tell we were right on the edge of Spring on the afternoon of Casie and Amir’s March wedding! Held in the intimate setting of an upstate NY bed and breakfast, it was a relaxed, happy event for Casie, Amir, and their family and friends. Want to see more of Casie and Amir’s wedding? [...]
Angela and Scott’s February Wedding
Angela and Scott’s wedding at the Watervliet Arsenal was intimate, happy and relaxed — a real treat to photograph! Want to see more of Angela and Scott’s Wedding? Click here!
Homecoming
The first time we photographed Jaclyne and Nick, it was for their engagement session in the garden next to our house. . . Then it was their wedding day. . . . Then a few weeks ago, Jaclyne called to tell me Nick was coming back from Iraq, and asked me if I could be [...]
Upstate Photographers wins 2010 Brides Choice Awards!
Troy, NY – January 19, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Upstate Photographers has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Photography! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and [...]
