Saugerties Wedding and Engagement Photography | Aperture Photography

Saugerties Wedding Photographer Aperture Photography Lighthouse

Aperture Photography is now book weddings for 2013.  Here is an example of a wedding engagement fine art photo.  It was taken at the Saugerties Lighthouse in Saugerties, NY.

The Full Moon Resort Barn

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I just love the barns at The Full Moon Resort. I have been working on texture techniques today so I picked out the red and green barn I like so much.  Here is a sample.

Catskill Mountain Wedding Editorial Style

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The Great Debate Wedding Photojournalists vs. Editorial Wedding Photography

Photojournalists, true photojournalists, are there at your wedding to find a story, and document that in images as a story, one with cohesion, one with emotion, one with reaction. That’s what we do, tell stories with pictures and I love it! The old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, and those words are different for everyone.

Style is everything, especially when it’s your wedding album and it’s your day. When meeting with clients, I am very specific on defining my style both through viewing my portfolios (I show both my journalism and wedding portfolios) so as to not have any client misunderstandings.

Editorial Wedding Photography has a bit more of a fashion.  Some shots are staged and lit for the reason to get a stunning magazine type shot.  Who would not want some shots like that?

The key is a blend depending on the bride and grooms taste and personality.  Aperture Photography will provide that blend.  Please take a look at our work and you will see.

Aperture Photography has added a Photo booth

Photobooth at Aperture Photography

Aperture Photography has added a Photo booth.  After watching how much fun the guests have at the wedding I had to offer it.  I just love it.  We service the Albany, Poughkeepsie, Catskills and Hudson Valley areas.  Ask us about adding a photobooth.  You will love it. !

The Beauty of Film|Aperture Photography the Hudson Valley's Wedding Photographer

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This couple wanted me to shoot part of there wedding on film.  The results were priceless.

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Aperture Photography Style's is to suit you

After being in the Wedding Photography business for all these years one thing is for certain.  A photographer must adjust to each bride and groom.  Also adjustments must be made for the venue, time of year and venue. Let’s just take quick look at the difference in venues.  Some of these are my favorites, but there look and style is very different. As an Albany, NY Wedding Photographer I need to be ready for anything.

11 North Pearl in Albany, NY is in an urban area in a beautiful old bank. It is hip and makes for great street scenes.  I love it!  The light is very low and the surrounding areas and it is in the middle of a city.  So you need different equipment and approach the photographs in the correct manner.  On the other side of the coin is the Albany Country Club in Voorheesville, NY it is a beautiful country club just outside Albany, NY.  There is a lot of light with beautiful grounds and flowers that are second to none.  The look is totally different but equally wonderful.  The Capital District in New York is one of the most varied places I know off.

Your photographer will be one of the most important parts of your day. In many instances, the planning takes place nearly a year or more in advance and when the day is through it’ll seem like it only took a moment to live through.

But, when all the food is gone, the flowers are long dead, and the dress preserved – your pictures will serve as the memories you remember, have forgotten or never experienced. I cannot express how important it is to choose the photographer that fits your style and personality, because it’s through this medium that you will remember your special day.

If your preferred style is formal/posed, than you should commission a photographer that excels with this type of portraiture. If you like a fine art approach, then you should commission a photographer who excels at a fine art approach. To ask one photographer to duplicate the style of another is pointless because you will not be happy with the final result or with the photographer.

• Traditional – We are proficient at capturing posed shots so that they do not look posed.
• Documentary – We tell a story from beginning to end. They will often take a picture of a shoe, or an earring. We will capture the entire story from beginning to end.
• Photojournalist – A true photojournalist excels at capturing emotion on film. It’s a newspaper style. They are able to get emotion out of the moment. The style is very hands off. If you like we can do that for you.
• Fine art –You can have the option of taking some or all of your wedding on film. (Although very low light is better done digitally)  Film has such a creamy, but sharp look.  Wonderful for skin tones !

Along with the style, the personality of the photographer is extremely important. Feeling comfortable with your photographer is important, not only for great pictures but also for a good experience.  But having a photographer that can shot under any condition, rain, time constants, venues and the bride and grooms style is the single most important you need in a photographer.  Let Aperture Photography deliver for you.

Jill & Ken at 11 North Peral in Albany, NY

What a beautiful full day in Albany, NY.  The bride was dressed in perfect elegance.  The wedding had it all, a mix of class, formality and fun.  It all started in a beautiful suite on State Street. Then a formal high mass at St. Francis of Assisi.  Topped off at the fantastic 11 North Pearl of Albany, NY.  Aperture Photography is was glad to be a part of it.

Why Should We Take Engagement Photos?

There are many reasons it is important to take engagement photos once you have become engaged.  An engagement session with your photographer is without a doubt one of the greatest services you and your fiancé can take advantage of prior to your wedding. As a couple who likely has never been photographed professionally before, the engagement session is a valuable tool every couple should utilize or insist upon.  Some couples may feel it’s a waste of time or is not necessary, however there are many valuable reasons why you will benefit from utilizing this opportunity. First make sure you choose your wedding photographer, once you have done so, go get your engagement pictures taken right away. The closer you get to your wedding the less time you find you have to accomplish all that needs to get done. Make sure if possible to use the photographer who will be photographing your wedding. This is the first and probably the most important reason to get your engagement pictures taken.

Establishing a relationship with your photographer long before your wedding will make a difference in the outcome of your wedding images. I spend about an hour or two with my couples watching them, listening to them, having fun with them, getting to know them, and photographing them all at the same time. I take note of how they interact with each other, their individual personalities, and even their quirks. These mental notes, along with many other conches and subliminal thoughts help me to capture and photograph images on the wedding day that are unique to that couple.

Have your engagement photos taken at a location that is important or that has some meaning to the two of you. This could be a place you got engaged or a first date, it could be at a place you both like to spend time, or something you like to do together such as a shared interest. Here are some locations where my clients have taken me. To their hometowns, the college where they met, a favorite restaurant or bar, a museum, the zoo, a movie theater, or as simple as the home where they live.

The benefit for you is, your images will mean more to you than if your photographer took you to the park and snapped a few pictures. You might also feel more at ease in an environment you are familiar with. The other benefit is you get to know your photographer and see how he or she works and you will get to see images of yourselves long before the wedding.

The advantage of this is that you can let your photographer know ahead of time if there are shots or angles you do not care for, also you can let your photographer know the things that you do like, communication is key.

Another thing you might want to think of doing is having your hair and makeup test done on the same day as your engagement session. This way you get to see how your hair and make look in photos and you can let your hail and makeup people know if there is anything you would like to change.

I can promise you once you see your engagement images and you are excited about them, you will have more confidence in yourselves and in your photographer. On the wedding day you will look forward to having your picture taken, instead of dreading the thought of having a camera pointed at you all day.

Once you have your engagement images there are many things you can do with them. They can be given, as gifts to the family, parents especially always appreciate photographs of their children. You can make a small album or a coffee table box for yourselves. Most of my clients order some sort of wall collage or portrait to hang on the wall in their new home. I find my couples would rather have an engagement image on their wall instead of one in their wedding attire, however some do both. We all have individual tastes so there is no right or wrong.

You can send an engagement picture to your hometown newspaper to announce your marriage. This is usually important to your parents. They may be used in your wedding program, invitation, or in a save-the-date card. My wife and I used our engagement picture to make save-the-date magnets. I still walk in to friends' homes and see our faces on people’s refrigerator, it was a big hit.

If you do choose to self publish your engagement images, make sure to get permission from your photographer. The images rights belong to the photographer, you might even have to compensate him or her for the usage.  Depending on how you intend to use them, most photographers will let you publish as long as you just ask and give them a credit.

Whatever you choose to do, I encourage you to get creative, go out with your photographer, have some fun and create some art. In the end you are the ones who win.  On the wedding day there is lots to think about.  Knowing and liking your vendors, especially the photographer, is significant in the success of your wedding and will help keep you focused on the real reason you are having a wedding in the first place, each other.

Albany and Poughkeepsie wedding engagement photos by Aperture Photography’s have a relaxed fashion style.  We know the Hudson Valley and can shoot in the studio or at a great location.  You will treasure this session and it will make the wedding photography so much more comfortable.

Aperture Photography High School Senior Portraits for the Guys

Being well prepared for you senior photo session can make the difference between average and fabulous photos. Follow these easy tips and you’ll be well on your way to looking your absolute best. If you have any additional questions. Mindset

Photographing males is much different than photographing females and we understand that. We’ll make you look like a guy, so relax. You won’t feel uncomfortable or have to do any awkward, girly posing.

Style

As a general rule, guys are more complacent when it comes to photos. Even if it’s just for your mom, please come prepared.  We (and mom) want you to look your best.

Dress in a style that expresses who you are, but dress nicely.  If your style is a bit sloppy or you’re rather apathetic, have your mom, girlfriend, or other girls that are just friends help you. Trust us on this one.

Clothing

We give you unlimited wardrobe changes, so bring A LOT of options. The more clothes we have to choose from, the better. This will give us flexibility in matching your clothing to backgrounds and the surroundings.

Group your clothing together on hangers. Make sure items are free of wrinkles and ready to go. (Please don’t come everything stuffed into a gym bag like many guys have done.)

Make sure you’re comfortable in your clothing and that it flatters you. This will ensure that you like how you look when viewing your photos.

Avoid stripes and plaid. Solid colors work much better than patterns.

Bring a variety of colors and mix the level of styles. Some should be dressy, some dressy-casual, and some casual.

Bring black and/or dark gray t-shirts to wear under other shirts. White undershirts stick out and photograph poorly.

Avoid t-shirts with large graphics or logos. They distract from the main subject, which is you.

Shoes

We don’t expect you to get as excited as the girls about shoes, but bring a variety of casual and dressier shoes. Avoid gym shoes or flip-flops since these will appear too casual when viewing your photos.

Shaving

Please come to your session cleanly shaven. Retouching stubble costs extra and won’t look as good as a clean shave. If you have facial hair that your mom despises, do her a favor and shave it off. We promise it will grow back.

Hair

If you have longer hair, make sure it will stay out of your eyes during your session. Have it trimmed if necessary.

Don’t make any drastic changes like shaving your head or dying your hair around your session date. Otherwise you’ll look back at your photos and wonder “What was I thinking?”

Props

They’re great! Bring props that help show who you are. Some popular choices are:

• Sports equipment (football, basketball, baseball bat, etc.)

• Sports uniforms

• Musical instruments

• Activity related items (dance, art, school clubs, etc.)

Glasses

Most lenses have a glare. The safest option is to check with your eye doctor and ask if they’ll loan you a similar pair without lenses.

Complexion

We retouch you photos, so please don’t be concerned about minor breakouts. We have you covered! If your acne is more severe, you’re still okay. We had bad acne is high school and understand! We’re happy to help you out with some extra retouching.

Friends & Parents

Friends or parents are welcome and often can be a help. However, if they distract you, it may be best to meet them when the session is over. You’re welcome to have a couple of shots with a girlfriend, best friend, sibling, or parent at no extra charge.

Braces

If desired, we can remove braces in Photoshop for an extra charge. Otherwise, try not to worry about them. Give a natural smile and enjoy yourself. A good smile with braces is far better than the awkward smile that comes when you try to hide them.

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