Susan Blackburn of Blackburn Portrait Design is an award winning Photographer specializing in Wedding Photography, Senior Portrait Photography and Commercial Photography serving clients in Saratoga Springs in Upstate NY.
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Senior Portraits: Location Is Everything
It is always said the Location Is Everything–but maybe not in the ways you are used to thinking. Location Is Everything In Terms Of Light Many…
Considerations For Planning a Second Wedding
Planning a Second Wedding? There is a song that says Love is better the second time around. It might also be argued that planning a second wedding…
Hottest Senior Portrait Trends for Class of 2027
Coming in Hot—Senior Portrait Trends As we approach the Summer, we have been looking ahead for our High School Senior Portrait Clients. Our…
How Much Time Do You Need For Wedding Photos?
As a Saratoga NY Wedding Photographer of many years, I have worked with many different couples on their special day. One of the very first…
Looking For Senior Portraits | Four Common Questions I Get Asked
Senior Portrait FAQs: Four Things You Need to Know If you are looking for Senior Portraits, you most likely have a few questions about the…
Senior Portraits Saratoga | It’s All About Location
It has been said that Location is Everything. The right location has a huge impact on the success of any Senior Portrait Session. The Saratoga area…
AI, Catfishing and the Wedding Photography Industry
As we all know by now, AI is here and changing lots of things across every industry. Today I would love to take the opportunity to enlighten you…
Printed Photography Products Are Making a Comeback in Senior Portraits
Why Printed Photography Products Are Making a Comeback in Senior Portraits Many times, senior portrait photography follows a predictable path: shoot…
Prom Photos Matter: 8 Reasons to Have Professional Photos
Prom is one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime milestones—an evening where everything feels just a little bit more magical. The dress, the tux, the…
Rustic Barn Weddings | Questions to Ask the Venue
Rustic Barn Weddings: One of the Biggest Wedding Trends Rustic Barn Weddings are very popular on blogs and rightly so. Rustic barn weddings are…
Cap and Gown Photos Are the New Senior Portraits
Cap and Gown Photos Round Out Your Senior Year A while back I fortunate and was able to do quite a few Cap and Gown photos up at SUNY…
Why a Micro Wedding Might Be the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make
A Micro Wedding Is A Great Decision In a society that often times celebrates bigger as better, it is important to note that Micro Weddings are…
Practice Makes Perfect
I Still Practice: …
Prior Proper Planning For High School Senior Portraits
High School Senior Portraits Are Right Around the Corner It is that time of year again–time for High School Senior Portraits! I always feel…
Top Five Winter Wedding Planning Tips | Adirondack Wedding Photographer
Winters in Upstate New York are beautiful… And Winter Weddings are romantic and magical. In Saratoga Springs and the Adirondack region, we…
2025 Summer Wedding at the Mansion of Saratoga
I have been way behind on blogging my recent weddings, so I thought what better to post on a bitterly cold weekend than Bella and Cam’s …
Fashion Meets Wedding | Bridal Portraits Saratoga
Fashion Meets Wedding: As a Wedding Photographer for many years, people sometimes ask what my “style” is for photographing…
Senior Portraits in the 518
Senior Portraits In The 518: What Every High School Senior Should Know Senior year has tons of milestones—and senior portraits are one of the…
Photoshop Magic Behind Scenes
Photoshop has been a magical lifesaver for me as a Wedding Photographer. Last week I shared a short reel on Instagram about a recent project I…
Choosing Your Wedding Photographer | 2026 Trends
2026 Wedding Photography Trends: What to Look for When Choosing Your Wedding Photographer It is officially Engagement Season, which means Wedding…