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Parents holding toddler between them during holiday photo session at Abrahamsen Tree Farm in Catskill NY

August

2025

How to Prepare for Your Tree Farm Mini Session - Albany NY Family Photographer

It’s that time of year — cozy sweaters, crisp air, and those beautiful evergreen backdrops! 🌲Tree Farm Mini Sessions are some of my favorite sessions to shoot — they're fast-paced, fun, and give families the perfect opportunity to ...

Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a white wooden prop bed, swaddled in soft neutrals with natural light highlighting delicate features — posed newborn session in Albany NY

August

2025

Gideon Classic Newborn Pics – Newborn Photography Albany NY

Hi there! Welcome to Emily Valentine Photography — your trusted newborn photographer in Albany, NY. I’m so glad you’ve found your way here to browse the blog and check out some of my most recent work!I specialize in professional ...

cute smiling baby while mom holds him for a outdoor golden hour session

July

2025

A Love Letter to Moms Who Always Take the Photos (But Are Never In Them)

Real Talk: You Deserve to Be in the Photos Too, Mama Let me guess: You’re the one behind the camera 90% of the time. Snapping the silly faces. Capturing the milestones. Making sure everyone else is remembered.But where are you?How many ...

family maternity session mom kiss her daughter during golden hour at a creek in Catskill NY

July

2025

Catskill NY Photographer: Maternity Session

Full Circle: A Mountain Creek Maternity Session That Took My Breath Away Some stories write themselves. This one has been unfolding for over a decade — and I feel so honored to be holding the pen (and the camera) for it.Saasha first ...

April

2025

Hairstylist Branding Shoot Albany Ny Photographer

I’m so excited to feature my latest branding shoot on the blog today! Supporting our Local Albany Business is a big deal to me and this special Lady is just starting her hair journey and is killing it!My branding ...

August

2022

Rainbow Simple Cake Smash Hudson Ny Photographer

Having my new studio space with all the simple white is my favorite. To be able to provide timeless photographs for my client to cherish forever is seriously a blessing. Sweet Molly came in for some updated photos to celebrate her 1st ...