Upstate New York Wedding Photographers

Storytelling Wedding Photography

Illustration of a branch with leaves; intricately detailed line art.

Cinematic. Candid with an editorial flair. Always Non-Cheesy.

Illustration of a branch with leaves in detailed line art.

Bride and groom holding hands in front of a modern brick and glass building, under a cloudy blue sky.

Table with wedding memorabilia, including photos, a program, fan, napkins, poker chips, and snacks on a patterned tablecloth.

Bride in wedding dress standing on a wooden path in a forest setting at sunset, with trees creating a silhouette effect.

Bride in a flowing white gown standing in a dimly lit wooden room, with light streaming in from above.

Elegant table setting with a golden glass goblet, cutlery, and napkins on a dimly lit wooden surface, surrounded by glassware and a dark, atmospheric background.

A woman in a white dress stands in a room near a window, with her reflection visible in a mirror. Another person is behind her, helping with the dress. There are flowers on a table nearby.

Bride in white dress with veil holding bouquet, standing outdoors in forest setting

Child playing under string lights on wooden teepee structure at night.

Two women dancing at an event, one in a white formal dress and the other in a black dress with red sneakers. They are crouched low on a dance floor, with a crowd clapping and enjoying the moment around them.

Two men in blue suits standing in front of a brick wall, with one in a bow tie and the other in a tie.

A group of six women standing together outside, wearing blue and black dresses, smiling for the camera. The background features a stone wall and a red umbrella with sunlight filtering through.

Bride and groom kissing in a forest setting with greenery and stone wall.

Cabin by a lake with a couple on the porch, surrounded by trees.

Silhouetted couple kissing with colorful laser lights in the background

Smiling bride and groom in a forest setting, groom in a blue suit and bride holding a bouquet, natural background of trees and greenery.

Bride hugging older man holding bouquet, with bridesmaid adjusting veil, outdoor setting.

People dancing and celebrating at a crowded indoor event. The central couple is energetically dancing and singing, surrounded by a lively crowd. Everyone is in formal attire, exuding joy and excitement.

Woman in a white lace dress standing in a forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.

Bride in lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers.

Couple getting married under floral decorations and candlelight with officiant.

Bride in wedding dress spinning joyfully in a dimly lit forest at night.

A couple embracing in a sunlit forest, the woman in a white wedding dress and the man in a suit.

Woman in a wedding dress standing in a grassy field with sunlight.

Black and white photo of a woman in a lace dress, looking out through a window, light casting shadows on her face.

Black and white photo of a bridal party walking in a field, with the bride and bridesmaids in flowing dresses holding bouquets.

A person in a white dress standing on a narrow bridge surrounded by dense green foliage and trees under a clear blue sky.

Bride in white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of roses.

Bride and groom standing on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees.

Bride in white dress holding a bouquet standing in a wooded forest with a stone wall, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Black and white photo of a couple embracing; woman in a sleeveless lace dress, man in a suit with tie.

Bride in white gown standing on a path, surrounded by trees, with a swing on the left.

Woman in a wedding dress adjusting her shoe on a carpeted floor with another shoe nearby.

People toasting with drinks poured from a decorative bottle at an outdoor gathering, with autumn leaves in the background.

Close-up of a bride and groom embracing, showing her tattoos and white lace dress, and his dark suit jacket.

Couple dancing on a wooden deck at sunset with a scenic view in the background.

Couple in a meadow with foreground yellow flowers and forest background.

A bride in a white dress sitting on a chair and a man in a suit standing behind her, both looking out the window in a dimly lit room with wooden elements.

Bride and groom exchanging rings during intimate wedding ceremony.

Couple holding hands in a forest; woman in a white dress, man in a blue suit.

Bride and groom holding hands and reading a letter, dressed in formal wedding attire.

Person in a dress tying green ankle boots, indoors, with tattooed arms.

Bride holding bouquet in park, wearing white wedding dress

Person wearing a colorful, fringed jacket outdoors at night, surrounded by foliage and buildings.

People dancing and celebrating indoors with dim lighting, wearing formal attire.

A bride and groom dancing joyfully at an outdoor wedding reception during the evening, with musicians playing in the background.

Bride and groom sitting in a church pew, illuminated by light from a stained glass window above, with wooden archways and hanging lanterns in the background.

Bride in elegant lace wedding dress sitting on vintage couch in dimly lit room, gazing out window.

Silhouette of a person standing by a window with sheer curtains, wearing a lace garment, next to a vintage bathtub.

A couple embracing on a dock surrounded by trees, under a dark, cloudy sky at night.

Bride in a flowing wedding dress standing in a garden with a stone statue and rock wall backdrop.

Woman in white dress standing outdoors in sunlight, holding a bouquet, with grass and trees in the background.

Bride and groom embracing in sunlight outdoors, wedding dress with long veil, green grass background.

Silhouetted couple dancing in a dimly lit venue with large windows and string lights, sun streaming through windows.

A couple celebrating outdoors with champagne at sunset, standing in a grassy area with mountains in the background.

A couple embracing in a grassy field at sunset.

Silhouette of a couple holding hands on a rooftop at sunset.

Couple embracing outdoors under a rainbow with a forest and cloudy sky in the background.

Black and white image of a couple outdoors with trees and a silo.

Woman in a white dress dancing on a rooftop with a view of trees and buildings at sunset.

A couple walking hand in hand through a field, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a vest, surrounded by grass and trees at sunset.

Bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors; bride touching groom's face while both hold cards.

Bride in a lace gown and long veil standing by a window, softly lit, in a dimly lit room.

Person wearing white lace dress with floral patterns standing on grass.

Bride sitting on a sofa, holding a shoe, wearing a wedding dress.

A woman in a white dress standing in a dark forest surrounded by ferns.

Bride and groom posing in front of a rustic wooden cottage with stacked firewood and lush greenery around.

Couple in wedding attire standing in a sunlit forest clearing.

A man in a suit giving a speech on a dimly lit stage with hanging lights, standing near a bar area and a cake table in the background.

Two men in formal attire standing in a dimly lit setting with bright lights in the background. One man is exhaling smoke.

A couple smiling and dancing at a party, with the woman in a white dress holding a drink with a straw, and the man in a white shirt holding a beer bottle. Other people are dancing in the background.

Live performance on a stage with vibrant lighting, a large hanging floral decoration, musicians playing instruments, and an audience watching the show.

A couple kissing inside a decorative photo booth van with colorful lights and a neon sign at the top. The van interior is styled with disco balls and vibrant lighting. A red suitcase-like object is visible outside the van.

Silhouetted couple embracing at night surrounded by lanterns on a pathway under a starry sky.

Bride and groom dancing in sunlit forest path

Outdoor forest wedding ceremony with guests seated on benches, an officiant, and a couple exchanging vows.

Woman in white dress standing in a sunlit meadow with trees in the background.

Bride and groom embracing in a grassy field at sunset, with trees and sunlight in the background.

Inside a photo booth with two people sitting, one in formal attire wearing high heels. Partial view of a sign with illuminated script, lace curtain in the background.

A woman and a young girl dancing at a lively party or wedding reception. The woman is wearing a gray outfit, and the girl is in a white dress with sneakers. People are gathered and dancing in the background under string lights.

Woman in a white dress standing near a brick wall in a dimly lit room with wooden floors.

A young girl in a white dress blowing bubbles outdoors.

Bride in a white gown standing in a dimly lit wine cellar with large barrels on either side.

Bride and groom kissing by a pond surrounded by trees with sky and trees reflected in the water.

Bride and groom standing on an oversized outdoor chessboard in a wooded area, surrounded by large chess pieces.

A woman in a white lace dress drinking from a large trophy at a party, with people and colorful lights in the background.

Bride and groom with a bulldog in a grassy field, bride wearing a lace wedding dress, groom in a black suit.

A couple in formal attire embracing under an overpass, with the sun shining brightly in the background.

A man adjusting his shirt cuffs while looking in the mirror, captured in a dimly lit room with soft window light.

Woman dancing in dimly lit club with colorful lights and a musician in the background.

A couple kissing on a dance floor at a wedding reception with other guests in the background. The woman is in a white dress, and the man is in a blue suit. Red lighting creates a warm ambiance.

Silhouetted couple standing under foggy night sky.

A bride in a denim jacket and groom in a blue suit are celebrating with a blue wedding cake, decorated with flowers and gold accents, in a warmly lit venue.

Bride in lace wedding dress with long train standing in garden with stone wall and blooming flowers.

Silhouette of a bride and groom at sunset with flowing veil, dramatic clouds in the background.

Bride in lace dress walking through grassy field with sunlight.

Bride in long white dress holding bouquet, standing outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background.

A woman in a wedding dress bending down to adjust her shoe in a dimly lit room, with a floral arrangement visible in the background.

Woman in floral dress with flower crown in field, sunlight.

Night scene with illuminated event tent under a full moon, surrounded by trees and soft lighting, creating a serene atmosphere.

Couple embracing in a forest meadow under a blue sky at sunset.

Outdoor wedding ceremony under dramatic cloudy sky, with mountains in the background and guests seated.

Group of men in suits laughing together outdoors, surrounded by trees.

Group of women dancing and laughing at a party, wearing dresses and holding drinks.

Bridal bouquet with white and pink roses

Young boy wearing a white shirt looking at his hand, which is covered in white marshmallow, outdoors in a grassy area.

Bride and groom standing in a river, surrounded by trees, sharing a romantic moment.

Emotional embrace between a bride and an older man, likely her father, inside a dimly lit room with stained glass windows in the background.

Man in formal attire speaking into a microphone indoors.

Bride and groom standing together next to a black building, bride holding a bouquet of orange flowers, with trees in the background.

A bride and groom exchanging vows in a rustic setting, possibly a cabin or shed, with greenery and shelves in the background.

Couple on a rustic wooden bridge in a forest setting

Bride and groom standing closely, touching foreheads, under a dusk sky.

Bride and groom embracing in outdoor setting with greenery

Bride and groom in forest, bride holding bouquet of roses and greenery, intimate pose.

Bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, standing in a green grassy field.

A couple standing on a path in a foggy park, surrounded by bare trees. The woman is wearing a white coat and holding a handbag, and the man is in a suit, holding a bouquet of flowers.

Black and white photo of a couple embracing outdoors, with the woman's hand showing a ring.

Bride and groom standing outdoors in an autumn forest under a partial moon, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.

Bride in elegant white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet, standing in a dark background with soft lighting.

A person in a flowing dress descending wooden stairs in a dimly lit interior, next to a table with framed photos.

Couple standing in a grassy field with tall trees in autumn colors.

Silhouetted couple embracing under a full moon at night, surrounded by bushes and trees.

Silhouetted couple embracing at sunset with dark sky background.

Couple in formal attire standing on a grassy field under a starry night sky, surrounded by trees.

People dancing at a party or celebration, with colorful lighting and blurred motion effects.

Couple dancing under string lights, man in patterned shirt and woman in white dress with colorful fringe coat, outdoors.

Couple kissing at a wedding reception, bride in white dress, groom in blue suit, holding drink with lime

Group of people dancing at a wedding reception under a large tent with string lights, including a bride in a white dress enjoying the moment.

A couple embraces at night under a starry sky, standing in front of tall grass with a dark silhouette of hills in the background.

Woman in a white dress standing by a window, adjusting her earrings, with soft lighting.

Couple in wedding attire standing near a waterfall in a forest setting.

See My Favorite ENGAGEMENT photos

Bride and groom sitting together, groom in a tuxedo, bride in a white wedding dress, holding a letter.

There is an undeniable coolness

with her vibe and an

authenticity she brings to her work.

From the first phone call, through the delivery of our wedding album, 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

PORTFOLIO

My Superpower is my ability to truly connect with my couples
while giving them both the space for honest moments
and the guidance of my artful eye.

A couple sitting closely on a sofa, with the woman leaning against the man. The woman's eyes are closed, and she appears calm. The man is wearing glasses and looking at her. The lighting is soft and intimate.

Take a tour through my Portfolio…

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WEDDINGS

A curated collection of my favorite wedding images from over the last 15 years documenting more than 400 weddings.

ENGAGEMENTS

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From the streets of NYC to The Catskill Mountains, I’ve been invited all over the Country to artfully document love.

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THE BLOG

An in depth look at The Art of Storytelling with my artful lens

BLOG

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The Latest Stories

Kelsey Randall's custom wedding dress beautifully flies up to expose the pink taffeta underlayer

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KELSEY + PERRY

NY Wedding Photos Photojournalistic

A couple embraces outdoors at a forest wedding with string lights and sunset.

02.

LISA + ANDREW

Documentary New York Wedding Photos

Couple kissing and dancing at a party, surrounded by cheering guests, with one person holding a beer bottle and another wearing white sneakers.

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BRITT + DOUG

NY Wedding Storytelling

ERICA + JARED

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Bride and groom embrace outdoors in wedding attire, with greenery background.

Upstate New York Wedding Photographers

Storytelling Wedding Photography