Enchanted Wedding Expo

This past weekend we participated in the Enchanted Wedding Expo at the Saratoga City Center. It was our first time at the show...as vendors. The actual first time we went, Rosie and I took our wedding bands off and pretended to be newly engaged...so we could scope out the show before deciding to participate...probably unnecessary, but fun nonetheless. This weekend we met hundreds of brides and grooms face to face and made some great new friends with several local wedding professionals. In addition to taking part in the show, we were also given ad space in the Enchanted Wedding magazine that you may have seen around Saratoga. Here's a peek at our ad, and a shot of our incredibly talented new photographer/videographer Ray Stockwell. Ray's been a great addition to our staff, giving our clients an additional photography option for their wedding day AND he's a great videographer to boot! Thanks to the staff at Saratoga Today for making this show go off without a hitch. We're already looking forward to another great show next year! If you missed us last weekend, visit us at the Star & Moon Bridal Show at Longfellow's on Sunday March 7th. Check here for information, visit us online, or call us at 518•584•0596 to find out more details!

Glen Sanders Mansion Winter Wedding

Becky & Pat were married on a BEAUTIFUL February afternoon. Though it was cold, they had some absolutely gorgeous light all day long. Glen Sanders Mansion did an outstanding job once again with the entire afternoon. Mitch Frasier, one of my absolute favorite singer/guitarists played the cocktail hour and DJ'ed the entire reception. Always good to see him, and HEAR him. Do yourself a favor, go to his website and just listen to one of the audio clips! And the florals by Mark Felthousen were just stunning. I had not yet worked a wedding with Mark, but I hope this is the first of many. It's easy to take great photos of flowers and centerpieces when they look so good! The ceremony and reception were great fun, but one of my favorite parts of the wedding day is the hour or two just before the ceremony. Everyone is excited, buzzing about, and I'm trying to keep from getting covered in hairspray... The bridal prep pictures tend to be some of my favorites, just because they are always so spontaneous and purely candid. AND, I get the opportunity to meet the bride's family dog! I had to include this photo, as my fellow photographer, Ray, told me, "that's the cutest dog I've seen in years!" It's always fun to get a glimpse into the bride's life before marriage, and I really think it helps us to connect for the rest of the day. And on a final note ... thank goodness for Pat! It's not every day that you're lucky enough to meet a groom who is truly willing to be photographed, but Pat grinned from ear to ear the entire day long! You only have to look at Becky to know WHY he was smiling. And if you know Becky, then you know why he couldn't stop smiling. I just love being part of these experiences every weekend. It constantly reminds me of how much I love my wife and my wedding day all over again. So if you want to have those same wedding day memories, call us at 518 584 0596 or visit us online to schedule a wedding photography consultation! Congratulations Becky & Pat!!

Winter Wedding at Longfellow's

Congratulations Sara and Michael! (Married just a few weeks ago at Longfellow's here in Saratoga.) It's such an amazing place to photograph in the winter - with the courtyard lit up and candles burning around the water and bridge. Rebekah and Geri did an amazing job, as usual, making the space look beautiful and taking special care of the bride and groom. The flower girls and ring bearers were in rare form, being cute and smiling for the camera. Rosie and I always joke that kids are an important part of weddings. When the adults get bored of having their picture taken, the kids are ready to do something cute! Congratulations again to Sara and Michael - may this be your first of many happy memories in your newly married life together! If you are considering getting married in the winter season, nothing is more romantic than the fireplace, candles, and twinkle lights that decorate the inside of this restaurant and inn. Oh, and be good to your guests - put the salmon on your wedding menu, it's our personal favorite :) Call us at 518•584•0596 or visit us online to find out more about our wedding photography packages!

Hair at your House!

Here's a screenshot of the Timeless Updos website. We've just sent over a handful of photos to Kristen & Jenn from a past wedding we worked on together. Those photos are being featured on their website currently, as well as on WeddingWire.com If you are still looking for someone to come TO YOU and take care of everyone's hair for the wedding, check them out here. They do a great job, are entirely reasonable, and a pleasure to work with. Happy planning, and please stop by our booth to say hello at the upcoming Enchanted Wedding Expo at the Saratoga City Center on February 21st!