So you’ve been invited to attend a wedding this year and you have NO idea what to get the special couple. We’ve been there, trust us, and not that we have all of the answers to help you give the perfect gift, but we do have a few suggestions we hope may spark an idea. Lately, we’ve been giving gifts that create memories. Do you really remember what you got last year for your birthday? Right. That’s my point. BUT, I do remember the time I spent with the people that mean

Planning a wedding is no easy task. We get it! Within a very short period of time you have a lot of decisions to make. There are things that certainly rise to top priority while other non-essentials fall to the way-side. However, we are urging you, if the wedding photographer you are in contact with offers you a wedding package WITH an engagement session-spring for it. Here's a few reasons why. We totally understand that not everyone likes their photos taken, and not eve

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"......Together can never be long enough for me, to feel like I've had long enough with you, You wear white and I'll wear out the words I love you, And you're beautiful....." -Train For some of you, you may have no idea what a first look even is. Let me explain. Remember back in the day when a bride entered the room for the first time, and everyone stood up turned around and she had a hundred pairs of eyes staring at her? She, eagerly waiting to lock eyes with her best fri

There is no doubt that people start businesses for a variety of reasons. For us, it wasn't one particular reason, but rather a myriad of life situations that lead us here. If I think back, photos have always been a big part of our lives. Our mom, in particular, made an effort to get family photos taken. Or, when we traveled to places on vacation, mom often had her camera out, taking pictures. When I was about 10 years old, my parents got me a camera of my own for my birth

Pictures really do take you back in time to a specific place and a particular memory. Although we are primarily people-centered photographers, we do bring our cameras with us on all of our outdoor adventures. Please feel free to download any of these photos for your computer backgrounds. If you do use them on any social media we do ask that you credit us: Simplicity Photography. Please note, these are for personal use only. Enjoy! #nature #UpstateNewYork #NewYorkPhotogra

If you are anything like me, I have a closet full of clothes and yet have a hard time deciding what to wear. Can I get a "I hear you!" Of course when wanting photos of you and your family you feel the heightened need to "get it right." First off, take a deep breath! Relax! You got this! Here are three simple steps to help you choose your best outfit for your session. 1. Choose something that is going to make you feel your best and is the most comfortable. When you are

Well hello & happy Monday. You may be wondering how your weekend flew by so quickly. However, another will come in just five days, so why not make plans now? As photographers, we are always looking for new unique places to bring our clients and shoot our sessions. We also like to enjoy some "down" time and search out ALL that the Valley has to offer. So, if you're getting a little ho hum that winter is quickly approaching...don't! Check out the five places below that ca

Hey Everyone, Thank you for stopping by, as we have some exciting news to share! Ever since we started our business we knew we wanted to find ways to give back and support some amazing causes and organizations. We developed what we’ve called the Project 2.1.12 and the idea was to have two photographers with one mission over 12 months allowing us to partner and give back. We’re so excited that we are ready to officially launch our first Project 2.1.12 this November to suppo