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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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