I’m amazed on how late the foliage has stuck around this year. When Brian contacted me about shooting his and Christina’s engagement session I thought that the color would be gone. Boy was I wrong! It must have something to do with all that whacky weather we’ve had this year. When planning this session Brian reached out to me and I had to say I wasn’t available due to a super busy October. Boy he was persistent! They were only in town for a short while and tried so many ways to get me to shoot this. I even got a message from a mutual friend on facebook to see if I can find an open spot. Brian and Christina, you owe Peter a drink! Anyway after Peter’s email, I had October 31st open so that ended up being the day! Thank god it was nice out because I really didn’t have any other open spots! If it was going to rain, I would have shot this in the rain. I must say I had a great time photographing these two. It’s a damn shame I won’t be shooting their California wedding next July :( but at least I was able to capture these for them! If you guys change you date let me know ;) Seriously, thank you both for choosing me for this session. Congrats on the bling and upcoming nuptials next summer!!

Peace,
JP

Meet Christina and Brian..

The color was awesome!

I still can’t get over the color in late October!

When I pulled into Washington Park and saw this floor of yellow I knew this would be a great spot..

so we hangout there for a little bit..

I like this one..

The Elario configuration looking good!

Christina’s hair and makeup looking NICE by Polina

I liked this spot too..

and this one…

Ok one more in the classic Washington Park path… ps.. Can the city of Albany loose the bright blue trash cans?

Outfit #2… can’t go wrong in red..

Albany is full of AWESOME spots.. here’s a new one for you..

So pretty..

That red dress screams!

My favorite from the whole session..

I love this one too.. I’ve been shooting at this spot for many years, I just love this vantage point..

ok.. I’m jealous I’m not shooting your wedding :(

Another classic Albany location..

we’ll end with my token “bling shot”

Ok one more bling shot because this one makes me laugh.

and of course the turnaround.. Thanks again and congrats to you both!!

Last week I caught up with this 2012 Elario bride and groom to be for a windy engagement session. Now, so you know we didn’t plan for the wind. It was one of those fall days where it just never stopped. Luckily downtown Albany has some spots I was able to tuck them into to avoid the wind! We set things off at The Brown Derby Restaurant, which is a great place to get your eat on. If you haven’t been you should try it. Anyway this is Emily and Mike’s spot. In fact they frequent there so much they made the coveted wall of fame with all the local famous peeps. I think Bobby Mallozzi should consider adding a JP Elario sketch, just saying. ;) After that we hit the mean streets of downtown Albany and did our thing. I will say I finally met a man more obsessed with his hair than I am. Mike, we’re a special breed! I really can’t wait to shoot their wedding in June of 2012. I know it will be a blast! So without further ado here is Emily and Mike’s photos…

Peace,
JP

Meet Emily and Mike (and The Brown Derby Restaurant)

My favorite thing about this restaurant is you don’t feel like you’re in Albany. Not that I’m knocking Albany, but you know what I’m saying!

I love this one..

I think the artist nailed it their sketches.. I want one!!

In Academy Park. (before all those tents showed up)

Fun.

I love these doors.

Let me just give massive props to the color coordinating here. Mike, I’m sure Emily picked your clothes out ;)

I love this one. The light, the color and of course the little exchange.

Mike “You want me to sit on the ground?” Me: “yeah!”

My facebook teaser.. Love this one too.

You’re beautiful Emily.

When I was taking this pic a random stranger walked by and said “I love your blog” If you’re reading this THANK YOU!

7 stories up.. I love this spot.

Ok so it was even more windy.. but we knew it would be! Mikes hair managed not to move too much.

This is one of my top 3 favorites from the whole session.

Nailing the Elario Configuration..

and my token “bling shot”

Lastly 3 wind blown peeps! I had a blast guys!

What up peeps? There’s nothing like a Saratoga Springs engagement session. This one is classic Saratoga at it’s best. We decided to shoot in the park since their wedding next year will be at the Casino! The rest of the locations you really can’t go wrong with! I just love all the fall colors. I actually expected more color since this is “peak week” around here. Anyway, Kacie and Kevin are set to wed next June and I look forward to working with these guys again! Thanks to you both for choosing us! We’re going to have a blast next summer.

Peace,
JP

Meet Kacie & Kevin..

Kacie’s one photo request, stairs. ;)

I like this one.

Since their June 29th 2012 wedding is at the Historic Canfield Casino…

A fun little mosaic in town.

Ah Caroline St..

Wardrobe change..

Cute.

Another favorite.

Elario configuration time.

one more.

Oh hey now.

Pine needles, yes please.

Do your thang Kacie!

Easily my #1 favorite.

and my token “bling shot”

One more!!

Ah yeah! Back to the barns I went last week. Only this time it was with Ashlee and Sean! When Ashlee contacted me about their engagement session and said she wanted to shoot at The Historic Barns of Nipmoose, I was like sign me up! This place is so beautiful in the fall. Ok who’s up for a winter session there? Anyway, what a night we had too! It was just perfect for shooting. I had a real fun time capturing these guys. I know when we get to their October 6, 2012 wedding all we’ll do is laugh and have fun since thats all we did during this engagement session. So sit back and enjoy this one as blogtober continues!

Peace,
JP

Meet Ashlee and Sean..

This is place is STUNNING in the fall!

There are so many things I love about this image.. the texture is one of them.

This antique school bell is for good luck. Ashlee bought it right before she got her job teaching 1st grade!

Aspen grove + peak foliage = hotness.

Inside the corn crib the light was super duper cool.

My favorite from the casual set right here:

Oh go on, get yourself in an Elario configuration. All the cool kids are doing it ;)

Loving outfit #2..

a little bit of light.. ok blog stalkers. who does Ashlee look like resemble? Hint she’s an Elario bride who was married this year. ;)

There are so many great spots at this place. It never ends..

Oh hey there pretty lady..

What a backdrop!

A nice little shoulder kiss..

The corn crib!!

I love everything about this one..

And we’ll end with my token “bling shot”..

ok, one more.. the last image of me as a 29 year old.