Thatcher Park Engagement | Voorheesville | Liz and Kyle | Jay Zhang Photography
Liz and Kyle had a lovely engagement session, I MISS meeting new people (as I’m writing this in 2021 and have not shot many engagements or weddings due to the pandemic). These two are so sweet on each other, they talk softly and gently to each other and whisper silly things. They hold each other close and they support each other in their life goals and endeavors. They make decisions together and aim to be the best team TOGETHER, and with the coming of the pandemic they had the biggest challenging of having to move their wedding date much like many couples in 2020. I can’t wait to see them again because I love me a sweet couple who just love hanging out with each other and being chill while sweetly loving on each other!
Washington Park Albany NY | John and Sarah Engagement | Jay Zhang Photography
John is silly, quirky, and hilarious; Sarah is witty and observant and kind. These two were flirting and making faces with each other all day, its also a good thing we were able to make some non-goofy faced john photos because he LOVES to be goofy and make Sarah laugh. Sarah’s laugh sure brightens up the atmosphere, which is why John loves to make goofy faces when Sarah is around. In-between these goofy moments though, you have these soft quiet moments that almost seem surreal when time slows down, and the wind softly caresses their cheeks as I tell them to just take one big deep breath.
Basic Invite | Wedding Stationary | Albany Wedding Photographer
If you have ever thought about the perfectly designed stationary to go with your wedding day, Basic Invite definitely has you covered! Between the ranges of styles to colors to shapes and textures, you can customize your Save the dates, Invitations, Gallery Link Info Card, Special Wedding Party Cards, Thank you Cards, Your who's-its and What's its!
New Traditions from Same Sex Weddings
Same-Sex marriage is no different, in fact, its just a Marriage. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, lets talk about new traditions that are coming into light now that everyone wants to have their own wedding.
Typical Wedding Day Timeline
The Wedding day goes by real fast. If you haven't already heard this, you will eventually hear this for the 11th-teenth time, yes I know that isn't an actual word but you get the point.
There is a ton of truth to this and thinking about your wedding day timeline is as important as picking out your venue and picking out your photographer! I will take you through a typical Wedding Day Timeline with Jay Zhang Photography to help the newly engaged couples plan out their day with their photographer.
Nichole + Sean's Engagement
When it came time to do engagement photos of just them, I could tell that they have so much fun with each other all the time. No matter how rough the days go, I can tell that at some point, someones going to make a silly face so silly, that it'll make the other laugh at how ridiculous it is. Enjoy some of my favorites from this session!
Danielle + Emily's Engagement | Same Sex Wedding Photography | Albany NY
Danielle + Emily are getting married in November and I can't wait for the day! Its going to be a day filled with fun and love. These two were absolutely excited too, I could tell by the way they both radiated out in the apple orchard. If you don't believe me, just take a gander at my favorites.
Jay and Aaron's Wedding | Same Sex Wedding Photography | Albany NY
These two have know each other for so long, and they decided that it was time to formalize their commitment amongst friends and family. The ceremony was intimate, and small, but the impact and the honor I felt documenting their day was beyond measure. Congratulations to the newly wed and to continuing their journey together.
Tami + Jamie's Engagement Session
Tami + Jamie came to me to do their wedding, and we became friends almost instantly. We talked about what they liked and the things they do together over dinner at the Illium Cafe and they were so cute. They were just as cute during their engagement session and I can't wait until their wedding day! We went over to Indian Meadows Park over in Glenville in their neck of the woods and there were many trails and it was just the most perfect of days! Check it out here!
Next Stop: Wedding | Same Sex Wedding Photography | Albany NY | Destination Wedding Photography
I was thrilled to be a part of such a grand event as Richard and Scott's Wedding on the MSC Divinia. There was great music playing selected by Rich and Scott and Re-composed and scored by the MSC Entertainment team. It honestly was a great job. We all had so much fun, I mean just check out some of the 365 Blog and you'll see some Shenanigans that we got into. For this blog though, something a little more intimate. For all you winter readers and viewers, we've brought something warm back for your winter hearts. Here are only some of my favorites!
Lee Helsby and Joseph Roche Engagement + Wedding 2014 | Same Sex Wedding Photography | Albany NY
I couldn't be more happy to present Lee Helsby and Joseph Roche as a married couple! I congratulate their recent celebration of holy matrimony and hope that their wedding day was only one day in their continued happy memories together. They've been together for many years and have seen so many changes in the world but it was finally time that they get married because they finally could be seen as a married couple by law. First, Let me show you their adorable engagement session, and then I will unfold their wedding night.
Kardall + Beth's Couple Session
A Couple's Lifestyle Session with Kardall and Beth in the City of Troy. Loving was all they could want from each other and this was a couple that loved each other with all their heart. Both hardworking people who work hard for themselves and for each other.