Francine and David's Rustic Adirondack Wedding on the Water

“Our wedding day was nothing short of magical. Looking at the pictures, it looks like a fantasy, but it was real. We were blessed by the pristine beauty and lush landscape of the Adirondack mountains in the heart of Summer. The timing of that day couldn't have been more perfect. The clouds created cover and color; the harp's dancing notes echoed in the ethereal woods; it rained as soon as the ceremony finished and people were in; and the passing downpour added hues and filtered the air in ways I had never seen before. Perhaps that's why the immediate moment is called the present. If we just breathe and be still, there are so many presents, and David and I were abundantly showered with gifts that day.”
~Francine on her wedding to David in the Adirondacks on the most perfect August evening.

To read more about Francine and Davids wedding, go to: https://saratogaliving.com/escape-adirondacks-wedding-water/

Cake: Classy Cakes by Andrea
Flowers: Sacandaga Flowers
Harpist: Karlinda Caldicott, The Living Harp
Guitarist: Scott Sanchez

Drew and Kate's Engagement Photos, Saratoga Springs

There are few things more amazing in life then watching your friends fall in love, and being able to capture those precious moments for them. I have been lucky enough to know Kate since college, our lives have been running parallel to each other ever since. Watching her with Drew, watching their love, sincerity, and kindness during these photos was incredible. This was supposed to be their wedding day, this was supposed to be the moment in their story when they said “I do”, this was months in planning. Like most plans this year, they had to be changed, reworked and adapted. Instead of a wedding, we spent the day celebrating their love at Hamlet and Ghost and Spa State Park for some epic engagement photos in Saratoga Springs, NY. These two took it in stride, hand in hand, wrapped in one another arms, and I am so lucky and humbled to be here for it.

Find someone who makes you laugh, on your wedding day, and everyday. Love is never canceled.

Michaela & Alex, Wedding Barn at Lakota's Farm, Cambridge NY Wedding Photographer

Some couples project their love; it’s infectious. You feel it when you’re around them. It’s as if someone slips rose-covered glasses over your eyes. Their happiness becomes your happiness. This is what it’s like to be around Michaela and Alex.

These two lovebirds wed on September 1st, 2018 on the 36 rolling and pastoral acres of the historic Lakota’s Farm in Cambridge, NY. Adorned with rustic and homey accents creating a familial and warm space against the dreamy backdrop of exposed wooden beams and twinkling fairy lights. Even the horses caught the celebration fever; grazing and enjoying the sweltering late-summer heat that precurses the onset of autumn in Upstate NY. 

A tender and heartfelt ceremony officiated by the Groom's Aunt left everyone in the mood to eat, drink, and be merry. The champagne popping and flowing; smiles and excitement in every face. The joining of two people culminating into a joyous barn bash complete with a sputtering sparkler send-off for the newlyweds. 

Congratulations Michaela and Alex may your life together always be full of love and celebration! 

Julia and Luca, Old Daley on Crooked Lake Wedding, Averill Park Wedding Photographer

There’s something about a hot summer night that has a timeless romantic quality to it - it’s how your skin can flush warm with the memory of loved ones near you, or how your feet remember the happy tiredness of dancing the night away and then the cool relief of dipping your heels into a lake under a starry sky. Summer nights are full of the last bit of golden sunlight lingering on the water or the fresh froth of beer spilling from a newly cracked can. It’s a feeling you can come back to at the simplest reminder - a warm breeze whispering in your ear, the smell of fresh grass, or maybe just the sight of a llama.

Julia and Luca said “I do” at St. Pius X in Loudonville surrounded by friends and family, and they celebrated the occasion at Old Daley on Crooked Lake. Old Daley is a beautiful historic venue with a hand-laid stone fireplace and fieldstone walls and a 1940s ballroom. This is where Julia’s grandparents were married, and it’s a place that will be forever special to the next generation: at one point Julia danced with her son Jude to The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” and then Luca joined the dance. And as the DJ cranked up the tunes for a happy crowd the newlyweds cracked open fresh cans of craft beer - Heady Topper, of course, for those who are in the know.

But even summer nights can’t last forever; eventually the llamas left and the dance crowd thinned. Even so, the heat of the day clung to the twilight while the newlyweds slipped away from the party to wade into the cool lake and have one final kiss under the starry sky. And this, I know, is how friends and family will remember this day: the love of the couple, the nearness of family and friends, the llamas, the craft beer, and the long summer day giving way to stars twinkling over the lakeshore.

Congratulations, Julia and Luca!

Julia & Luca's Troy Engagement Session

Wow, we had so much fun photographing Julia & Luca's Engagement session and getting to know them and the city of Troy! The two met in college, they both attended Saint Rose, and got to know each other when they went on the same study abroad trip to China. I can't wait to capture their wedding this coming June at Crooked Lake House (they have so many fun ideas!)

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Alyssa & Alex's Inn at Saratoga Wedding

We had such a blast photographing Alyssa & Alex's Inn at Saratoga wedding this summer. It was a gorgeous day in downtown Saratoga Springs, so we snuck away to Congress Park for the first look and a visit from their dog, Lincoln. 

I loved all the little personal details at this wedding, a dessert table with goodies made by the moms and sisters, even the cake was made by the Mother of the Groom. The flowers for the centerpieces where assembled by the Brides mom and family with flowers from a local farm. 

Venue/Catering: The Inn at Saratoga 
Florist: Balet Flowers & Design 
Hair & Makeup: Saratoga Esthetics
DJ: Andy Pratt 
Stationer: VistaPrint 
Dress Designer: Hayley Paige 
Officiant: Chaplain Claudia Meyer

Laura & Josh- Mill Valley, CA

Laura and Josh tied the knot (literally) with the help of the fabulous officiant Laurel Kidd, beneath the red woods in Mill Valley California. Laura's dress by Essence of Australia from Lilly Saratoga in New York, blended seamlessly with the beautiful surroundings. She looked as beautiful on the outside as I know this amazing woman to be on the inside.
The day was absolutely perfect,thanks in part to the amazing Jayne Greenberg from Just Jayne Events! Frantoio Ristorante welcomed the new bride and groom for their reception with a great staff and incredible food. 
I wish I could put into words the love that is shared between these two, but I can't, the best I can do is share the pictures.

Over the last couple years, I have been lucky enough to call these two wonderful people friends, and I will miss them so. 

 

Wedding Planner  Jayne Greenberg Just Jayne Events

Ceremony Old Mill Park Amphitheater Mill Valley, CA

Reception Venue Frantoio Ristorante

Laura's Getting Ready Location Mill Valley Inn

Officiant Laurel Kidd Laurel Kidd Celebrations

Florist Gayle Nicoletti BloominGayle's

Dress Essence of Australia from Lily's Saratoga

Hair Kara Ghilotti Salon Dagaz

Make-Up Christina Flach Pretty Girl Make-Up

Cake Christian Roder Krumbs Cakes

Paper Products Ram Print and Communications

Laura's Ring Brilliant Earth

Josh's Ring Lily and David Fine Jewelry

DJ Grand Slam DJ's

 

Colleen & Kyle- Upstate NY

I could not have asked for a more beautiful weekend to be photographing Colleen & Kyle's wedding. The weather was incredible, and the thought and love that was put into all the details made this day even more special. It was a blast getting to know these two, and their wonderful families along the way. 

Videography: Lovecraft Productions

Hair and Makeup: Make Me Fabulous

Catering: Mazzone Hospitality 

Dress: Lily Saratoga

Music: DJ Trumastr

Meghan & Patrick- Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia

Meg & Patrick's wedding was near and dear to my heart. I first met Meg back in 2011 while we were working together. About a year later, on St. Patrick's Day 2012, I ran into Meg out in town with Patrick. I don't think I have ever seen Patrick without the biggest smile on his face, possibly because I have only seen him when he is around Meg. Their Glen Sanders wedding was so much fun to photograph. Congratulations Meghan & Patrick!!




Colleen & Kyle's Engagement Photos- Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY

I had so much fun photographing Colleen and Kyle's engagement photos at Saratoga Spa State Park. The fall colors were amazing that day, and their love for one another (and their pup Blarney) was visible through the lens. I can't wait to share some photos from their wedding (coming soon...)