These are a few of my favorite engagement photo session locations in upstate New York.
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Sarah, a photographer based in Saratoga Springs, NY, who loves capturing couples exactly as they are laughing, teasing, and falling into their own little world together. One of my favorite parts of this work is getting to know my couples and seeing how they interact, how they make each other laugh, and how they love each other in their own unique way. Those quiet, unposed moments are the ones I live for, and they’re the ones I aim to capture in every session.
My approach is simple: create a relaxed, comfortable environment where you can forget about the camera and just be yourselves. I’m here to guide, cheer, and encourage, so that the photos we create feel natural, effortless, and completely you. Every laugh, glance, and touch is an opportunity to capture something real – and that’s what makes engagement photography magical.
As someone who calls Saratoga Springs home, I’ve gotten to take engagement photos for couples in a wide variety of places, and some locations are just unforgettable, where you can capture authentic moments in a special, artistic way. This guide covers four of my favorites, so you can choose the perfect location for you and your partner.
Spa State Park
Spa State Park is perfect for couples who love a mix of natural beauty and classic charm. From winding trails through lush woods to open fields with soft, golden light, this park gives endless opportunities for candid, romantic moments. Whether you’re walking hand-in-hand or stealing a quiet laugh together, the park’s scenery becomes a beautiful backdrop for your authentic connection.
https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/saratoga-spa-state-park
Congress Park
Congress Park has a timeless, intimate feel with its charming paths, fountains, and elegant architecture. It’s ideal for couples who enjoy a mix of playful and tender moments. The park naturally encourages movement, strolling, twirling, or simply sitting close and lets your personalities shine through in a way that feels effortless and fun.
https://www.saratoga.com/hotspots/congress-park
Hudson Pointe Preserve
For couples who love open skies, river views, and natural landscapes, Hudson Pointe Preserve offers a serene escape. The riverfront and scenic trails are perfect for capturing quiet, unposed moments, like shared whispers, natural laughter, or the gentle sway of walking hand-in-hand.
https://recreation.queensburyny.gov/parks/hudson-pointe
My Backyard – YES, really
There’s something special about photographing in a place that feels private, peaceful, and tucked away from everything else. My backyard sits on 12 acres of quiet countryside between Saratoga Springs and Schuylerville, and I love sharing it with my couples! We have an open field, gorgeous light, and plenty of room to explore without a single distraction. Well, other than our livestock. It’s perfect for couples who want their session to feel intimate, cozy, and entirely unposed. Here, you can laugh, wander, slow down, and be yourselves while we create beautiful, candid images that feel effortless and natural. Maybe stay for dinner? Drew cooks a mean dinner. Depending on the season, we can send you home with some fresh eggs.
https://anderson-family-acres.square.site
Let’s Capture Your Story
I hope this guide has inspired you to imagine your engagement session as a fun, relaxed, and authentic experience, one that truly reflects your unique connection. If you’ve chosen your perfect engagement photo location and are ready to collaborate with a photographer who can bring your artistic vision for these special moments to life, I’d love to support you!
I work with my clients to not only choose the best location but also plan timing and style that fit your personalities, so your photos feel effortless, joyful, and unmistakably you. From candid laughs to quiet moments, every detail is about capturing your story in a way that feels real and beautiful.
Here’s how to get started:
- Reach out to me – Send me a message or hit the link below to fill out my contact form to check availability.
- Let’s chat – We’ll hop on a call to talk about your vision, personalities, and any ideas you already have.
- Book your session – Once we’re on the same page, we’ll lock in a date and start preparing for a truly memorable experience.
Maybe you’re a little untraditional, a little witchy, a little wild. Maybe you don’t mind
getting your dress a little dirty, running through a field, twirling in the rain, or feeling
the earth beneath your feet as you say your vows.
Maybe you see beauty in contrast — light and shadow, color and mood,
softness and grit. You don’t care about perfection; you care about how it feels.
That might mean walking down the aisle beneath towering pines, hiking to say your
vows with Lake George stretching out below you, or stealing a quiet moment in a
sun-drenched field, just the two of you. Maybe it’s a candlelit barn that’s seen a hundred
years of stories before yours, its walls holding echoes of the past as you start something new.
Some places hold history. Some places hold energy.
And some places feel like they were waiting just for you.
Some love stories glow. Others burn.
Yours does both.
