Groom dips his bride at the altar for their first kiss at Upstate NY wedding.

A bride and groom standing on stone steps in a wooded outdoor setting, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers and the groom wearing a tuxedo.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER UPSTATE NY

Editorial? Yes.

Candid? Yup.

Documentary? That too.

Every photo below is a real moment from a real wedding, and I still remember how it felt making each one.

Some moments need a little direction and good light. Others need me to quietly observe. Every wedding I photograph ends up with a mix of all three styles, and knowing when to use each one is where I shine.

I'm an editorial + candid wedding photographer based in the Hudson Valley,

documenting weddings across Upstate New York, from New Paltz and Rhinebeck to Kingston and Beacon, plus the Catskills, Berkshires, and Albany area. These candid wedding photos come from couples who chose presence over performance, and it shows.

Take your time looking through my favorites. If a photo gives you the feels, tell me about it when we chat!

A woman in a wedding dress bending down to put on high heels in a dimly lit room with wooden furniture and a window.

A woman in a white wedding dress with lace details and long sleeves sitting on a brown leather couch in a dimly lit room with a window behind her, outside trees are visible.

Four women, dressed in robes, sitting on a rug in a bright geodesic dome, laughing and preparing for a wedding. One woman is being pampered with ringlets in her hair, and another is sitting on a chair with a large bouquet that has "The Bride" written on it. The scene appears joyful and celebratory.

Friends laughing together on an attic floor as one styles the bride's hair beside a window and a leaning mirror.

A man in a black tuxedo standing indoors, adjusting his wristwatch near a window with a lamp and artwork in the background.

Editorial black and white portrait of a bride in a lace gown with bell sleeves standing in a sunlit field of wildflowers near Rhinebeck.

2 grooms stand against contrasting brick walls for editorial portrait.

Two grooms in teal and blue suits holding each other close among golden autumn foliage.

A bride and groom embrace outdoors at sunset, with noses touching and eyes closed, both smiling softly.

Bride in a satin gown and groom in a tuxedo holding hands in front of Foxfire's greenhouse with stacked firewood, her long veil trailing across the grass.

Editorial wedding portrait of a couple sharing a kiss beside a weathered barn in autumn leaves with a dog at their feet.

Groom tears up during a first look as the bride in a braided half-up style and lace gown holds his hands beneath a large tree.

A man and woman embracing outdoors at sunset with the sun behind them, the woman wearing a flower crown and the man in a white shirt.

A wedding celebration outdoors with guests throwing streamers in the air as the bride and groom kiss, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A bride in a wedding dress standing on a wooden platform in a forested outdoor setting, with guests blurred in the foreground.

Man in gray suit and blue bow tie sitting at a formal event, possibly a wedding, with others seated nearby.

Father hugs his daughter right before she walks down the aisle to her wedding in New paltz.

A bride and groom share a kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony beneath a floral arch. The bride wears a white wedding gown and veil, and the groom wears a black tuxedo. An officiant stands nearby, watching the couple, with trees and a sunny landscape in the background.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors on a sunny day, with the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a black tuxedo holding a bouquet of flowers.

Couple stands on porch overlooking their wedding reception as their guest cheer them on.

Young girl in a white lace dress and floral crown blowing bubbles outdoors.

Couple shares their first dance under several disco balls on checkered dance floor.

A woman wearing a lace dress is dancing and smiling at a party, surrounded by people in a dimly lit indoor setting.

A bride and groom sitting closely together at a wedding reception, smiling and gazing into each other's eyes, outdoors with a table set with drinks and a small dessert.

Couple shares first dance on outdoor dance floor during wedding reception in Catskills.

Best man give a toast bathed in perfect light.

Bride laughs and dances with her friends at her wedding reception.

Bride shimmies in glitter streamer coat portraits outside her party.

A couple at a wedding celebration eating cake together, with wedding cake and table setting in foreground and warm string lights in a rustic brick venue in background.

Couple is silhouetted against laser lights from VW bus photobooth.

Couple kisses inside NY Photobus lit up at night.

Groom shares a cigar with his dad under night lights at wedding reception.

Flowergirl sits on her moms shoulder while dancing at wedding reception in the Catksills.

Groom dances with his grandparents at his wedding reception in the Catskills.

People sitting at a table, smiling and laughing, during a wedding reception under hanging string lights in a rustic venue.

A woman in a red dress celebrating with star-shaped confetti inside a dark room with brick walls and string lights.

Guest dances with large cat print during wedding reception.

bride dances under string lights at night in blurry romantic portrait.

Half eaten cake, party favors, bowties and coasters jumbled together to show the remainder of the wedding night.

Married couple stands at rivers edge with blue night sky and stars behind them.

Two brides dance together laughing during their wedding reception.

Broken cake on the floor in the corner of a room, near a wall and baseboard, with a cluttered tiled floor.

A woman with long black hair wearing a white dress with lace details stands outdoors in a forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Woman in a white dress standing in a dimly lit room with a brick wall and wooden floor, looking to her side.

Bright sunlight captures the texture of a brides white dress as she twirls in the forest.

A bride in a white wedding dress with a veil, walking away in a garden during dusk or evening.

A woman in a wedding dress is outdoors, wearing a sheer veil.

A couple in wedding attire, the groom in a dark suit and the bride in a white wedding gown, sharing a tender moment in a grassy field at sunset.

A joyful couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand outdoors, smiling and laughing in a grassy area with trees and hills in the background, black and white photo.

A bride and groom in wedding attire sharing a tender moment outdoors among trees and greenery, with soft natural light.

Two men in suits holding hands and looking at each other on a wooden dock by a lake with a forest of trees with autumn-colored leaves reflected in the water.

A bride and groom embrace outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, in a natural, wooded setting.

A woman in a flowing white wedding dress stands in a garden, holding a small bouquet of flowers, with a rustic wooden house and greenery in the background.

Couple takes editorial portraits outside white motel room alley with golden light.

Groom carries brides veil through a pocket of light for a moody candid.

A woman in a white wedding dress standing outdoors on a garden path with a stone wall in the background.

A couple stands close together on a wooden bridge in a lush, green forest, embracing each other softly.

Up close detail shot of bride's sleeve cuff with polka dots.

Bride laughs while holding her dress in rows of apple trees.

Mom zips up bride's dress with her reflection in the mirror.

Soft light hits brides foot as she walks down the stairs.

An elderly woman with a sad expression and tears on her face looks at a younger woman whose back is to the camera.

Bride puts on her earrings in moody window light at Catskills wedding.

Bride in custom Kelsey Randall dress with blue vintage garter belt.

Bride stand at floor length window in silhouette naked with sheer robe.

Romantic and intimate portrait of bride gently touching grooms hand on her shoulder.

close up of hands pouring champagne and holding glass.

A romantic moment between a bride and groom at sunset, with the bride resting her hand on the groom's face, standing by a window with a view of a house and trees outside.

Wedding guest in vintage orange frilly dress holds chihuahua in pink furry sweater.

Two women dancing and smiling at a lively party under string lights, with others dancing around them.

Couple captured at night with blue sky and rain drops silhouetting them under a street light.

Couple dances on a table while holding drinks with lights swirling around them during a wedding.

Wedding couple kisses under red party lights on dance floor.

Sailcloth tent is lit up under blue night sky with stars.

Couple relaxes on a red couch with furry animal heads on.

Groom holds onto bride while she laughs over his shoulder on checkered dance floor.

Girl in blue dress pours a shot of liquor into another girls mouth on wedding dance floor.

A newlywed couple holding hands and smiling at each other on a grassy path surrounded by green foliage and trees during a wedding photoshoot.

Groom reads his vows to his bride in private moment shot through a building doorway.

Bride walks down path in huge field with moody cloudy sky behind her.

Couple shares intimate moment standing in fern forest after wedding.

A woman in a white gown sitting against a wooden wall with sunlight shining down.

Beautiful bride gives a serene look while herhair is gently blown around her face.

Groom looks lovingly at bride while sitting listening to wedding speeches.

Two groom stand on dock with Autumn trees reflecting in the lake behind them.

A bride in a white wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers standing outdoors among green foliage.

Blurry photo of couple smiling at each other in field after their wedding vows.

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A bride and groom sitting close together, holding hands, with the groom reading from a small booklet or letter.

There is an undeniable coolness

with her vibe…

Sam shows a passion for her clients and is genuinely able to connect on a deep level through her photography. Our family and guests also commented on how much they appreciated Sam's warm presence. We loved every second we got to spend with Sam and will be forever grateful for all her recommendations and guidance throughout the entire wedding process! We have so much love and gratitude for her.

-BETH + TYLER