Shutter Delight

At Shutter Delight, we make sure every unforgettable moment of your families special moments are immortalized through beautiful, moving and artistic photographs. When you chose us as your family photographers, you are selecting dedicated and talented photographers who care deeply about their craft. Our passion for creating amazing photography ensures that our work is always of the highest quality. With an extensive body of work, we combine artistic flair with technical skill to create amazing photographs. We know how important your wedding day is for you, and you can rely on us to capture each and every smile, tear and dance move. Call us today at 518-925-0014 to book an initial consultation.

Please do not hesitate to call to chat, get to know me and my style, tell me about yourself and what kind of images you are hoping for. I look forward to hearing from you! (518) 925-0014

In the meantime you can take a look around the website, read the testimonials, and check the blog regularly to see what is new. Since you are here checking things out chances are you just got engaged, had or are about to have a baby, or are celebrating something special, so CHEERS TO YOU!



Special Kids Special Photos

Before I went to work for myself I was a special education teacher. I am also lucky enough to be part of an amazing family because my mother made the decision to adopt 4 special needs children. Everyday is filled with surprises and whats next moments, doctor appointments, medications, school meetings and so on. I also have three children of my own one who has mild CP. I've watched my mom for years try to take the four of them to studios for photos and it was always the same results. The kids got anxious because it was out of their normal routine and the photographer quickly would run out of patience. The other waiting families would make comments under their breath that we shouldn't have brought the kids to the studio. I got to thinking and that is where "Special Kids Special Photos" came from. My goal is to reach out to the local families and try to help to take the anxiety of of the photo process. Before we start any photo session I talk with the parents to talk about anything that will help create a beautiful moment I encourge the other children in the family and parents to jump in too. Then the fun begin we have a little playtime so the kids gets to know me and its not just a stranger in the house. Sometime the camera turns around and your child become the photographer! When we are done I have a treasure sack of appropriate prizes for your child to choose from. I am also aware that families with special needs children face unexpected medical bills etc, I try very hard to work with every family to create a moment that fits in their budget. 

Why am I a Photographer

I had a bride as me why I am a photographer? In my heart I will always be a photographer until the day I die. I will always have a camera in my hand. I will always be on a quest to create something. Whether or not it will always be my career and my means of making money is another story. But I hope to keep it as my career for as long as possible.

And that brings up the question, why am I a photographer? Why is this the thing that gets me excited? Why is this the activity that I think about non-stop? Why does it motivate me to always try to learn more and become better?

The truth of the matter is, it’s not the photographs or the act of pressing the shutter that pushes me. It’s the people that are in the photographs.

Today, I was introduced to a quote from David duChemin’s book Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision

“Anyone can take a picture of poverty; it’s easy to focus on the dirt and hurt of the poor. It’s much harder and much more needful – to pry under that dirt and reveal the beauty and dignity of people that, but for their birth into a place and circumstance different from our own, are just like ourselves. I want my images to tell the story of those people and to move us beyond pity to justice and mercy.”

Poignant words to say the least.

I was immediately drawn to that quote. While I may spend my time photographing people in very different circumstances, I’m still photographing people. Anyone can take a photograph of a bride in a pretty wedding gown. But there is something even more beautiful beneath that gown. There are the hopes and dreams of “young” love. There are the emotions of someone who is publicly making a commitment and who is sharing a special moment with dear friends and family. I am witnessing the birth of a new family. I have the opportunity to record it all so that future generations can have a better view of that beauty beneath the gown. I want my photos to tell the story of the people I photograph. I want them to say more than what they wore and who was there. I want the photographs to say who they are and who is important to them.

With that said, I want to start sharing with you more about what I think makes good photography and what motivates me to pick up a camera.

It’s important to continue to connect with wonderful clients that are willing to trust me. If we are a good fit, and you trust me, there is no limit to the images that we can create. They will be more than pretty pictures. They will tell your story. They will be your personal legacy.