Tag Archives : photography

Fall Family Photos


Last week we had family photos taken by the amazing Alyssa Flood (Alyssa Flood Photography).  Alyssa did an spectacular job with our Holiday photos last year seen here, and here.  I just love how she views, and captures my family through her lens.  We always have a blast when we get together, and my kids just adore her! Being in…

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Sharing Is Caring Roundup


We are finally getting back into the swing of things post holiday season!  This weekend Christmas was put away, carpets were shampooed, and we spent time outdoors enjoying the sunny winter weather.  I am excited for a fresh start to the new year!  I am doing something new here on upstatemama.com where I will have a weekly roundup post of…

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Family photos: tips on making them a success!


Last weekend we had the pleasure of getting our family photos captured by the talented Courtney Mezger, a Syracuse based lifestyle photographer.  Family photos are something you will cherish forever, and are such a joy to look back on.  When doing family portraits there is a lot to consider; choosing a photographer, location, outfits, what to bring etc.  Between picking…

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