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Hey Friends! I am so excited to share another beautiful wedding with you all. Shirley and Dan connected with me online through my website. As I got to know them, I could see that they were such a down to earth, low-key and sweet couple. They got married at the gorgeous and rustic Appel Inn […]

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I am so excited to share another beautiful wedding with you all. Amanda and Adam connected with me through Maria of Adventure Elopements HV. From our emails and phone calls, I knew they were going to be such a joy to work with! They had a beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony at the Beatrix Ferrand Garden, located in the FDR Historic Site.

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I am so excited to share another beautiful wedding with you all. Sabrina and Erik modeled for me earlier this year when I put out a call for a couple to practice photography on. It was quite possible the coldest day of this past winter, but they held out in the weather and posed like champs!

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couple poses in pink flower bush. Locust Grove Estate, Poughkeepsie, New York.

Photos from a beautiful and intimate Wedding at Locust Grove Estate. Poughkeepsie, New York. Mid-Hudson Valley.

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Hey Lovers (+ fellow photogs)!

So over the years, I have always known that posing people & couples has been my biggest challenge. I recently learned an awesome tip for getting great, real, heartfelt poses that truly change the dynamic of your photos.

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Engagement sessions and why they are so important. Newly engaged couple dances together on a hill.

Hey Lovers!

So I just wanted to post a quick little informative blog about why I LOVE engagement sessions & why I believe they’re so important to the whole wedding photography process.

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Hey Lovers! This post is for those of you who are trying to figure out how to dress for your wedding, or adventure elopement. Since a mountain top or waterfall in the Hudson Valley is the perfect place to get hitched, I wanted to give a little guidance about the best and most practical style […]

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closeup of the bride in her wedding dress by the water. How to Dress for your Elopement
Crystal Torres Photographer holds camera up to shoot a photo.

Hey Loves! So this blog post is going to be a bit of a humble brag, as I go into 3 reasons why I make a great wedding photographer (or, photographer in general). I am normally super shy and modest about myself and my work, but over the years, I have been learning a very […]

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Hey Lovers!

I am so excited to share my latest wedding with you! I had the wonderful privilege of reconnecting with an old high school friend & being trusted to take her wedding photos. Here is a bit about the beautiful couple & some highlights from their amazing day.

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a closeup of the bride and groom's hands.
Newly engaged couple celebrates their engagement by popping a bottle of champagne.

Hey Lovers!

This Hudson Valley Fall has been seriously INCREDIBLE! In the three years that I have lived here, I can honestly say that nature in this area has shown out in the most amazing way! That being said, all good things must come to an end, and I am anticipating the crazy snow storms that will most likely happen in the next few weeks.

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