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.
To find out more about her, read her Bio. Be sure to visit our Blackburn Portrait Design on YouTube channel as well.
Life, Fun and Wedding Photography | What Do You Do for Fun?
My friends and family kind of know I am a little obsessed with photography--wedding photography and portrait photography in particular. One time, I...
Perfect Proposal at the Pavilion Grand Hotel | Proposal Photography
Pavilion Grand Proposal Photos As a photographer, I get to spend time with people at some pretty pivotal moments of their lives. One of the most...
Cooking, Photography and Life | Portrait Photography
Fair warning: This is not the original post I had planned. Sometimes you read something that really resonates. Yesterday I read this post by a...
Then and Now–Wow! | Family Photography Legacy Project
Family Photography Legacy Project When was the last time you had professional portraits created of your family? One of the most rewarding things to...
Intimate Winter Wedding | Saratoga Springs NY
Everyone loves a Winter Wedding, especially in Saratoga Springs. This wedding had even more to love--it was a small, intimate winter wedding with...
3 Considerations for Your Executive Head Shots | Saratoga Portraits
3 Considerations for Your Executive Headshots I just read a crazy statistic. Did you know that according to an article in Forbes Magazine almost...
Yes to the Dress | Saratoga Springs Bridal Boutiques
Most of the people who live and work here would agree that Saratoga Springs is a pretty amazing place. But did you know that it is also a pretty...
Frozen in Time | Winter Engagement Photos in Albany
Winter Engagement Photos In Albany NY Over the Holidays, I got to photograph a very special couple to celebrate their recent Engagement with...
Winter Wedding Trends 2018 | Wedding Planning Tips
If your idea of true romance involves a fresh blanket of snow and a roaring fire in the fireplace, you should seriously consider hosting a winter...
Rev Your Engines! | Car Themed Auto Museum Wedding
Rev your engines people! Check out this Saratoga Auto Museum Wedding! I photographed a wedding this past fall that was really cool--a car themed...
What’s Your Style? | Family Portrait Styles
Style is everything--especially Family Portrait Styles. Family Portraits are a great way to document your loved ones and illustrate how your family...
Top Tips for Great Holiday Photos | Saratoga Photography Studio
Holiday Photos Tips and Tricks Last weekend, I got to photograph kids in a Holiday setting for an event at the Mansion Inn called Cookies and Cocoa...
How to Display Your Wedding Photos | Tasteful Tips
I recently put out a request for questions on Social Media, and one frequently asked question was how to display your wedding photos. Great...
Lakota’s Farm Wedding Photos | Sara + David
Back in September, I had the opportunity to photograph a wedding for the first time at the Wedding Barn at Lakota's Farm in Cambridge, NY. It was a...
Just Don’t | Things to NOT Skimp on When Planning Your Wedding
WARNING: This may be perceived as a rant. A friend of mine forwarded an article written by a major bridal publication that was like 50 Ways to...
Brooke + John’s August Wedding at the Mansion Inn | Saratoga Photography
Weddings in Saratoga Springs are always special--we are one of the most unique places in the country to hold a destination wedding. And there is no...
Planning the Perfect Wedding | Ten Tips
This past summer, I had the pleasure of photographing Brooke Badgett's wedding to John Canney at the Mansion Inn in Saratoga. I really enjoyed...
Busted: A Cautionary Tale | Photography Life
Photography Life: Yesterday was mostly a good day--until the end. I photographed the Coaches vs Cancer event down in Albany It was a wonderful...
Saratoga Springs Senior Portrait Behind the Scenes
Our High School Senior Portrait Photography Season is well under way here! Recently I got to photograph Natalie's Senior Portrait Session. After we...
An Elegant Elopement | Alisha + Matt | Saratoga Springs NY
Did you know that you can elope and still have a "real" wedding? I recently photographed an elegant elopement for Alisha and Matt at Reverend Joy...