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Senior photo session with Abbey at Saratoga State Park’s Geyser Loop Trail — a quiet, natural setting perfect for stunning portraits. Abbey channeled Julia Roberts vibes with her radiant smile and confident poses in this beautiful, peaceful shoot.

There’s something incredibly special about photographing a love story that’s come full circle — and Crystal and Brad’s Juniper Springs Wedding Barn celebration in Saratoga County, NY was one of those unforgettable days. Their story is proof that true love always finds its way back, and their wedding day was filled with laughter, tears, and […]

A romantic, rustic wedding at Brookledge in Saratoga County featuring a woodland ceremony, canoe portraits, and cozy s’mores under the stars — captured by Upstate New York wedding photographer, Nicole April Photography

There’s something truly special about engagement sessions — that blend of excitement, tenderness, and anticipation as two people prepare to begin the rest of their lives together. As a photographer, I love when a session captures not just the couple’s love story, but also the personality of the place where that story unfolds. Julie and […]

OMGosh!! I’m so thankful every day that I get to capture moments like weddings. This job isn’t for everyone — that’s for sure! The stress leading up to a wedding day can be intense, but once I arrive and start documenting those beautiful moments, I’m reminded exactly why I do what I do. It gives […]

There’s something so timeless about photographing at Saratoga State Park. From its rich history to its peaceful wooded trails, it’s one of my favorite places for engagement photos. Every corner offers a perfect backdrop — whether it’s sun-kissed pathways or quiet, tree-lined trails that make you forget how close you are to town. This session […]

If you live in Upstate New York in 2025, then you know how unpredictable the weather has been this year! It feels like we haven’t had a dry weekend since November 2024 — at least that’s what the statistics say — and I completely believe it. Because of that, we had to reschedule Crystal and […]

Simone and David chose John Boyd Thachers Park in Voorheesville, NY for their engagement session. The weather this year has not been great with rain almost every day!! But when we looked at the forecast and saw a break in the rain, we were finally able to find a day that worked! The weather was […]

When Maria reached out to me to do a 1st year anniversary shoot, I was so excited! I loved working with them for their engagement session and wedding the year prior. They chose their property for their session, and invited their pup to come along. The colors were stunning for this beautiful fall day. A […]

River Stone Manor, Scotia NY. Sam and Steve chose River Stone Manor for their wedding celebration. I have done several weddings here over the years, and I just love this venue. They are great to work with, their property is just beautiful, and their new renovation to the ballroom making it bright was just stunning. […]