Pranali and Nikhil’s Engagement Session
Pranali and Nikhil met during their college years at Union College in Schenectady, NY. A few years later (fast forward through medical school, graduate school and residency), Nikhil proposed to Pranali on the front steps of Memorial Chapel on the Union College campus. Of course she said “yes!” We loved every minute we spent with [...]
About the Photo Station
The Upstate Photographer’s Photo Station is an exciting update to the old-fashioned photo booth, available throughout the Capital Region of NY (Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Scotia, Schenectady, Glens Falls, Lake George). Our photo station is available either in combination with other services (like our wedding photography) or completely separately. When we created our Photo Station, [...]
Lisa and Bob’s Lodge at Saratoga Wedding
We are still smiling here at Upstate Photographers after photographing one of the (dare we say) happiest of couples this past weekend! Lisa and Bob did not stop smiling throughout the entire day, and their happiness clearly rubbed off on their guests. This couple threw an amazing party and kept their family and friends laughing [...]
Michaela and Jon’s Couples Shoot
A couple weeks ago, Michaela called our studio and asked if we ever did shoots that were like engagement sessions, but for already married couples. We paused and thought about it — one of those forehead-slapping moments — what a great idea, and why didn’t we think of that! On the day of the shoot [...]
Alicia and James get married!
It was a perfect May day for Alicia and James’ wedding! After a long cold winter, the warm spring sun shone brightly over this couple’s happy day. They exchanged vows at the beautiful St. Augustine’s in Lansingburgh–James’ family parish. We stopped at Washington Park in Troy for some fun bridal party pictures before heading back [...]
Julie and Gina at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George
Julie and Gina exchanged their wedding vows overlooking beautiful Lake George from the balcony of the Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing. This day was a long time coming for this Florida couple who waited over 10 years to say “I Do!” They celebrated with an intimate group of family and friends who flew in from [...]
Megan and Greg’s Hall of Springs Wedding
Megan and Greg planned their Saratoga Springs wedding from their home in Florida. To our delight they brought the sunshine and warmth with them, and had the most beautiful spring evening wedding at the Hall of Springs. Their charming poodle Alfie looked dashing in his bow tie, and was a perfect gentleman though out the [...]
Kristen and Ryan’s Queensbury Hotel Wedding
It was a true pleasure to photograph Kristen and Ryan’s March wedding in Glens Falls! The ceremony was held at St. Mary’s Church, just a few short blocks from the reception at the Queensbury Hotel. Kristen approached her wedding day with a sweet serenity, and was the picture of happiness when she walked down the [...]
Kori and Hue’s Mohawk River Country Club Wedding
Kori and Hue’s mid-March wedding at the Mohawk River Country Club was not only beautiful, but it was full of love and laughter and loads of fun as well. We are so happy they asked us to be a part of their day! Would you like to see more of their pictures? Click here: [...]
One last look at our fabulous 2012 brides!
As we look forward to beginning our 2013 wedding season in the next few weeks, we want to take one last affectionate look back at our fabulous brides of 2012! Not only was 2012 one of our busiest wedding seasons, but we had the opportunity to work with so many wonderful couples! Here are some [...]
Kip and Kate get married in New York!
Kip and Kate came over from Wales with a few close friends and family, and had the most remarkable mid-January Central Park wedding. When Kip first contacted us last October about their wedding plans, as you can imagine, as long-time New-Yorkers Brenda and I were terrified about what weather they might find when they arrived [...]
Randi and Alpha’s New Year’s Eve Wedding
We wrapped up the 2012 wedding season with an off-the-hook New Year’s Eve wedding at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, NY. Randi and Alpha have been together for 12 years and decided that a New Year’s Eve wedding was the perfect way to celebrate their decision to (finally:) tie the knot! Their family and [...]
Alyssa and Robert’s Saratoga Springs Wedding
Alyssa and Robert planned their late November evening wedding at Longfellow’s Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY. Alyssa’s choice of a silver bridal gown with matching silver Doc Martens was the perfect compliment to Robert in his black Doc Martens and tux. A StarWars LEGO cake topper added to the whimsy: a unique touch for a [...]
Colleen and Mike’s November Wedding!
Colleen and Mike’s wedding day was filled with joy and warmth despite the chilly November weather! After a beautiful ceremony at Colleen’s family church in Fort Ann, Colleen and Mike were driven to the reception in style in Colleen’s dad’s restored Chevy. This was our first time shooting at the amazing Jimbo’s on The Point, [...]
Georgie and Brian’s Saratoga Springs Wedding
Just ask Georgie and Brian and they will tell you…”All you need is love!” These Saratoga Racing aficionados chose their favorite places in Saratoga Springs to celebrate their late-October wedding day. They exchanged vows in the backyard of their new home with Saratoga Mayor Scott Johnson officiating, then took the trolley to the track for [...]
Gabrielle and Scott’s Autumn Wedding at Saratoga National
Gabrielle and Scott win the prize for the having the rainiest wedding day in Upstate Photographer’s history! But they also win the prize for the most wonderful attitude towards their a rainy day wedding! It was such a pleasure to work with this couple — they smiled all the way through the constant rearranging of [...]
Laura and Cody’s Glen Sanders Wedding
Laura and Cody exchanged vows under the gazebo at Glen Sanders Mansion overlooking the historic Mohawk River, on another fabulous autumn day (October 14, 2012) in Upstate New York! Great family and close friends helped them celebrate in the beautiful Mansion ballroom, with music provided by DJ and performer Mitch Frasier. We wish Laura and [...]
Meghan and Ryan’s October 13, 2012 wedding!
It was a brisk and beautiful mid-October day for Meghan and Ryan’s Upstate NY wedding, with both ceremony and reception held at the beautiful Hiland Park Country Club. Aubergine and green were the colors of the day, highlighted by sweet apple decorations at the place settings. It was a fun-filled reception with love to spare [...]
Randi and Alpha’s Photo Station pix
Looking for the Photo Station pix from Randi and Alpha’s fabulous New Year’s Eve wedding at the Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls? You’re almost there! Click here to go to the gallery where they are available for viewing, downloading and printing. Thanks, Paul and Breenda
Jaime and Matthew’s Saratoga Springs Wedding
From a Central Park, NYC engagement session to their beautiful wedding at Saratoga National in Saratoga Springs, NY, the time we spend with Jaime and Matt is always full of fun and happiness. We also had the pleasure of photographing their rehearsal dinner the night before their wedding at Forno Bistro in Saratoga, which gave [...]
Amanda and George’s Fall Wedding – Sneak Peek!
Amanda and George were married on a cold and blustery day in early October 2012, but there was nothing cold about their party. They chose the beautiful Hiland Park Country Club in Queensbury New York, and after a lovely outdoor ceremony, DJ Greg Frasier kept the guests rocking deep into the night, and the photos [...]
Laura and Aaron at the Hall of Springs
Laura and Aaron celebrated their outdoor wedding with 180 of their friends and family, beside the reflecting pool at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, NY. October 5th was the perfect Upstate NY Fall day with plenty of sunshine and warmth and sparkling Fall foliage. Laura and Aaron chose to do a first sighting, [...]
Chelsea and Andrew’s Wedding
Chelsea and Andrew chose the lovely Pruyn House Barn and grounds for their early October wedding. It was freezing cold and threatening to rain from time to time, but all were warm and cosy inside the rustic historical barn. It was a great party and they ended it all with a spirited (and loud!) singalong [...]
Jess and Adam at Canfield Casino
One of the reasons we love photographing weddings is that we get to work with some of the most wonderful couples! Jess and Adam are the kind of people whose sensibility and genuine love of each other just make those around them happy. We had the pleasure of working with them on their engagement session [...]
