Couple — Blog — Emilee Carpenter Photography

Adventurous Wedding Portraits in Upstate New York || Maggie and Hade

Maggie and Hade were the perfect souls to opt for adventurous wedding portraits in Upstate New York.

Fall Wedding Color Palette at The Inn at Taughannock Falls || Maggie and Hade

Is it just me, or is it every little girl’s dream to be married in autumn’s natural beauty with a gorgeous fall wedding color palette?

Wedding, CoupleEmilee CarpenterApril 28, 2024Inn at Taughannock FallsFall, Timeless, Dogs, Autumn, Classic, Romantic

Cornell Botanic Gardens Engagement Photos in Ithaca, NY | Samantha and Leonard

I felt like we were in the Secret Garden for Samantha and Leonard’s Cornell Botanic Gardens Engagement Photos in Ithaca, NY.

Adventurous Engagements at Watkins Glen State Park in upstate New York's Finger Lakes Region || Maggie and Hade

Meet Maggie and Hade, the sweetest couple who traveled all the way to Upstate NY for me to document their Adventurous Engagement Session at Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes Region.

Intimate Engagements at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida || Gigi and Alex

I wish I could fully express how much I LOVE Gigi and Alex, and how much I LOVE the magic we were able to make during their Intimate Engagement Session at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida.

Top Engagement Shoot Locations in Upstate NY

You’re officially engaged, ready to plan the perfect engagement shoot, and looking for the top engagement shoot locations in Upstate NY! You’re in luck… I have quite the list for you! 🥰

Timeless Stone Tower Winery Wedding in Leesburg, Virginia || Rachel and Sam

Rachel and Sam’s timeless Stone Tower Winery Wedding was absolutely breathtaking. From the minute I met Sam and Rachel, I knew we'd be instant friends. Their bright personalities, hilarious senses of humor, and vibrant Christian faith immediately made them kindred spirits, and I was soooo excited to shoot their wedding this past spring!

Charming Engagement Session in Historic Franklin, Tennessee || Nicole and Truett

While in Nashville, Tennessee this Spring, I had the privilege to photograph Nicole and Truett’s charming engagement session in Historic Franklin, Tennessee.

Couple, EngagementEmilee CarpenterApril 30, 2023Spring, Christian, Historic, Antique, Bookstore

Intimate Couple's Photoshoot in Downtown Nashville, Tennessee || Lindsey and Jesse

I had the amazing opportunity to visit Tennessee this month, which was definitely a bucket list destination for me. While in Nashville, I wanted to do an intimate couple’s photoshoot in Downtown Nashville during one of my days off.

Couple, Anniversary, EngagementEmilee CarpenterApril 13, 2023City, Architecture, Skyline, Adventure, intimate, Spring

Historic Market St. Engagement Session in Corning, NY || Morgan & Chad

It was a beautiful fall afternoon on Historic Market St. in Corning, NY during Morgan and Chad’s engagement session.

Coastal New England Engagement Shoot in York, Maine || Rachel and Sam

Bright, cheery, and vibrant are words that best explain Sam and Rachel and their coastal New England engagement shoot in York, Maine.

Engagement, CoupleEmilee CarpenterJanuary 21, 2023short sands beachOutdoors, Adventure, Couple, New England

Arcade Date Night Engagement Shoot at Harris Hill || Katherine and Hunter

I had this crazy idea in my mind for a retro, arcade, date-night engagement shoot, and I knew Katherine and Hunter would be the perfect couple for it.

Engagement, CoupleEmilee CarpenterDecember 19, 2022Outdoors, Adventure, Couple, Summer, Finger Lakes

Why GIFs for Wedding Photography?

GIFs are one of the best ways to up-level your entire wedding photography experience through added animation, connection, and emotion!

Couple, Elopement, Engagement, Wedding, EducationalEmilee CarpenterOctober 29, 2022treman centerResources, GIFs

Why “Sun Flares" for Wedding Photography?

Golden hour is the absolute BEST time for dreamy wedding photos, but when it’s gloomy for overcast, let your photographer “wow” you with impromptu filters!

Couple, Elopement, Engagement, Wedding, EducationalEmilee CarpenterOctober 20, 2022treman centerResources

Top 5 Wedding Vendors in Upstate NY

Wedding, Microwedding, Elopement, Couple, Engagement, Vendors, EducationalEmilee CarpenterOctober 7, 2022Wedding Vendors, Wedding, Elopements, Videographer, Bridal Shop, Wedding Planner

A Deep Dive on Elopements: Why they are the PERFECT choice for your special day?

Are you in the planning process of getting married? Unsure to Elope or have a big wedding? In this blog, we take a deep dive into all the reasons to elope.