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Hey everyone! So this is a quick blog post to highlight a beautiful wedding that I got to photograph back in June. It was simply lovely and a fantastic way to continue this year’s wedding season! A fabulous group of Hudson Valley wedding vendors teamed up to create a beautiful atmosphere at Boscobel House and […]

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wedding at boscobel house and gardens

Hello Friends! It’s so exciting to be starting up again in 2024. I can’t believe I’m bringing in my 4th wedding season! I recently had the pleasure of photographing engagement photos for a lovely couple, Cyndi + Steven. I absolutely love their love story. It shows how love can find you when you truly least […]

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Hey everyone! So this is a quick blog post to highlight a recent styled shoot that I got to be a part of. It was absolutely incredible and a fantastic way to kick of this year’s wedding season! A fabulous group of Hudson Valley wedding vendors teamed up to create an amazing styled wedding at […]

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Styled Shoot at Bannerman Castle beautiful details by Hudson Valley wedding vendors wedding dress by wildblooms bridal, photo by Crys Torres Photography Beacon New York
black and white photo of couple kissing in front of window.

Hey Friends! It has been some time since I’ve posted a blog, but after a very busy 2023, I needed some down time. It was wonderful getting to witness and document so many couples profess their love for one another! One of my personal clients this year was Sam & Kevin. They had their wedding […]

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Hello my Friends!

So I have decided to compile a list of some of my favorite photography locations in the Hudson Valley Area, so you can have a directory of places to have your photo sessions with me!

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couple smiling holding each other close surrounded by flowers at orange county arboretum
close up of couple laughing and smiling kingston new york

Hey Friends! I wanted to share one the of the last wonderful photo sessions that I had in 2022. I met Amanda and Mark via a website inquiry and it was an instant connection. I felt like I was chatting with old friends from start to finish and their engagement photo session in Kingston NY […]

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Hey Friends! I am so excited to share my first wedding of 2022 with you all. Deanna and Frankie 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 lovely Orange County […]

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orange county arboretum wedding crys torres photography
how to elope in New York. couple stands at lookout point an takes in the view of the mid-hudson bridge

I love helping couples plan out their special day! I have gotten many questions about the process of getting married or eloping in New York State. Lots of couples approach me with questions about to get a marriage license.

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Hey Everyone! So in the spirit of wanting to help out my current and potential clients, I have decided to tackle yet another very common topic that I have come across: how to have a wedding on a budget. Let’s face it; no matter how “affordable” you try to keep your wedding, you will end […]

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crys torres bouquet close up wedding bands locust grove estate poughkeepsie new york hudson valley wedding photography
bridal party appel inn wedding photos

Hey friends, So, I wanted this blog post to be something resourceful. I thought it would be cool to compile a list of some of (what I think) the best gifts that you could give your bridesmaids. I notice a lot of brides come to me with this question, so here’s a little something to […]

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