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

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

Aug 08, 2025

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 update their portraits just in time for the holidays. If you’ve booked a Tree Farm Mini Session with Emily Valentine Photography, here’s everything you need to know to prepare, know what to expect, and feel confident walking ...

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

Gideon Classic Newborn Pics – Newborn Photography Albany NY

Aug 01, 2025

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 newborn, maternity, and baby milestone photography, and I’ve created a warm, cozy studio space right here in Albany County, NY, where families come to preserve their most meaningful moments.Today, I’m sharing a peek into baby Gideon’s ...

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

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

Jul 29, 2025

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 photos do your kids have of you holding them? Laughing with them? Just being with them?If you’re like most moms I work with, the answer might be… not enough. You’re Not Alone — But Something’s Gotta ChangeI hear it ...

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

Catskill NY Photographer: Maternity Session

Jul 25, 2025

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 discovered my work about ten years ago. She saw a maternity photo I had taken, and without knowing me, without even being pregnant at the time, she said, “I am going to have this photo one day.” At the time, I had no idea who she was — ...

Hairstylist Branding Shoot Albany Ny Photographer

Apr 03, 2025

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 sessions are specifically geared toward service-based businesses, and I love working with creative entrepreneurs. I’ve shot branding sessions for hair and makeup artists, photographers, Chefs, and more.A branding session is great ...

Rainbow Simple Cake Smash Hudson Ny Photographer

Aug 06, 2022

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 birthday. We celebrated with a cake smash, and she did not disappoint. Mom said she loved all kinds of food so we knew cake would be a hit for her. How sweet is she!? and all her sweet expressions.

Arlo is One - Cake smash session , Albany NY, Delmar NY, Troy NY, Hudson NY

May 09, 2022

Arlo was the most chill little guy ever!Loved Smiling and if you can't tell...LOVED his cake

Baby Matthew - Albany NY, Delmar NY, Guilderland NY, Greenville NY, Newborn Photographer

May 06, 2022

Sweet little Matthew slept like a dream for the first half of the session.Then was ready to party and stay awake.You would never know from all these photos butwe still got almost all sleepy baby photos.

Albany NY, Delmar NY, Guilderland NY, Newborn Photographer - Madden

May 03, 2022

Its always so fun photographing new friends and family members <3 Everyone meet Madden

Motherhood Spring Mini Sessions - Albany NY, Greenville NY, Saugerties NY, Catskill NY, Hudson NY

Mar 16, 2022

MOTHERHOOD SPRING MINI SESSION MOTHERHOOD SPRING MINI SESSION DETAILS:These mini sessions will be taking place just in time for Mother’s Day at my studio! As moms, we’re always the ones behind the camera. This is your chance to get in front of the camera with just you and your babies, creating memories that you and your children will cherish forever. This is the perfect Mother’s Day gift (wink, wink, Significant other!).Dates: Sunday, March 27th, ...