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.
Looking for Light in All the Right Places | Adirondack Wedding Photography
OK, so for those of you who live around here, it has been pretty stormy this summer. That can be a bummer under normal circumstances. When you are...
Say It Ain’t So | A Rainy Day Wedding and How to Deal
I meet with a lot of couples planning weddings. One of my first questions to them when they say they are planning an outdoor wedding is, "What is...
Destination Weddings | Six Must Read Tips
Must Read Tips for Planning Your Destination Wedding: As a Wedding Photographer, I am very fortunate that I live in an area of the country that...
What Should I Wear? | Guys Senior Portrait Style Guide
The High School Senior Portrait Season is upon us--my favorite time of year. Every year I get to photograph lots of great high school kids. Guys...
What is a Portrait? | Portrait Photography
What is a portrait? As a Portrait Photographer, I often think about what Portrait Photography is. I found the definition of the word "portrait." ...
Six Simple Tricks for a Perfect Senior Portrait Session
I love this time of year. That is because it is the start of a new High School Senior Portrait season. High School Graduation is a wonderful...
My Uncle Has a Great Camera | Saratoga Professional Photographer
As a Professional Portrait and Wedding Photographer, I hear some variation of people not needing a professional photographer on an almost daily...
Dayle + Jordan | Nautical Wedding Otesaga Resort
This Spring I had the great privilege of photographing Dayle and Jordan's Otesaga Resort nautical wedding in Cooperstown, NY. The wedding was an...
I Don’t Want to Pose | Embassy Suites Bridal Photos
Posed or Unposed? So one of the things I hear when meeting new wedding photography clients is "I don't want to do posed pictures." Believe me, I...
Hilary + Ben | Saratoga Springs Maternity Photo Session
A Saratoga Springs Maternity Photo Session I got to photograph a Maternity Photo Session a few weeks ago that I really love. Hilary and Ben are the...
Celebrate Your Inner Goddess | Maternity Photo Sessions Saratoga
Celebrate Your Inner Goddess I love doing Maternity Photo Sessions for my clients. I think part of the reason I love it so much is that when I was...
Just Print Your Images | Photographic Prints and Display Options
Just Print Your Images As a photographer, one of the things I believe in is the integrity of the printed product. I love photographic prints--they...
Detours + Life in General | Saratoga Photographer
Sometimes in life you get a little sidetracked, in a good way. I recently took a little detour that was quite pleasant and satisfying, so I am...
Unveiled: Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Veil
When most people envision a bride, they do not only see a dress. They often see a wedding veil as the bride's headpiece. Did you know that most...
Bridal Boudoir Photography | New Bridal Trend
Bridal Boudoir Photography Caution: Curves Ahead. There is a hot new trend in Wedding Photography. It is the Bridal Boudoir Photography Session....
What Should I Wear? | Engagement Photo Wardrobe Tips
Engagement Photo Wardrobe Tips "What should I wear for our Engagement Photo Session?" That is a common question I field when planning an Engagement...
Megan + Nick | Longfellows Winter Wedding Saratoga NY
This past January, I got to photograph a wedding for a lovely family. I had already photographed Megan's sister's wedding and her brother's senior...
Crawling Out of a Box | Saratoga Photographer
It can sometimes be easy to get lazy. As a professional photographer, I pretty much know what comprises an image that sells. But I really want to...
Saying Yes to a Dress | Choosing the Perfect Wedding Dress
Choosing the perfect wedding dress--the struggle is real. Let's face it, most women have seen at least one episode of Say Yes to the Dress. If...
Looking for Love | Finding a Wedding Photographer You Love
Finding a Wedding Photographer--Five simple tips: Typically, the time for most couples to get engaged is the period between Thanksgiving and...