Jason & Erin | Latham, NY | Wedding Photography

As I arrived for the first time ever at The Century House in Latham, NY, a smile came to my face knowing this was going to be a great place to photograph a wedding.

Erin and her bridesmaids were in one room in the hotel and Jason and his groomsmen were in a room just down the hall, so you can imagine the defense that was being run any time the door opened to the room!

Erin and Jason decided on a first look! I cannot express my opinion enough when it comes to first looks, they take the pressure off! If you are planning your wedding and are toying with the idea of doing a first look I can't recommend it enough. Not only do you get a tremendous amount of pressure off of your shoulders it is much easier for your photographer to get plenty of intimate shots that they may not be able to in front of 200 people. :-) Just sayin...

The ceremony and cocktail hour were being held in beautiful white tents on the back lawn of the hotel, I couldn't have asked for better lighting for a ceremony especially when the sun was blazing that day. After the ceremony we moved to the reception in the main ballroom where Erin's vision came to life. All of the details were beyond astonishing.

As the guests began to eat, I stole Erin and Jason for some intimate portraits of just the two of them. After that they were ready to party the night away with family and friends.

Erin & Jason, it was a pleasure spending your most important day with you. I wish you all the happiness a lifetime can bring!  Cheers! Patti

Samantha & Collin | Roxbury, NY | Wedding Photography

Samantha had booked me way back in early 2012. At that time the wedding seemed like forever away, but before we knew it, the big day had arrived!

Samantha had three of her closest friends standing up with her and Collin the same, along with some very special children who topped of the bridal party. Everyone was at ease and ready for the celebration that was to come.

Samantha and Collin were married at the Jay Gould Memorial Reformed Church in Roxbury. If you ever have a chance to visit it, please do, it is one of the most beautiful local churches. They had planned to do a first look before the ceremony and get all of the bridal party portraits done ahead of time since they would be traveling to the Holiday Inn in Oneonta right after. Have I mentioned how much I love first looks? Well I will again in the next few blog posts.  :-)

After some family photo's immediately following the ceremony everyone headed to the Holiday Inn in Oneonta, NY for some good old fashioned fun. The Holiday Inn has an awesome staff and always does such a beautiful job on presenting the details each bride and groom prepare for the day.

Samantha and Collin shared their wonderful wedding day with their beautiful little daughter Paige, they even shared their first dance with her! As the night crept on, guests got down to some great tunes and filled up with some awesome cake made by a 16 year old!!!

Samantha and Collin, I soooo appreciate you reaching out to me. It has been an honor getting to know the two of you and your newest family member. Here's to many years of wedded bliss and happily ever after with your new family. Much Love! Patti