Chris Golden Photography

I had such an amazing time collaborating with such an incredible team of our area's best vendors for this Bridal Styled Shoot! Bridal portraits are by far my favorite part of the wedding day so when I was asked to do this shoot, I said yes in a heartbeat!

Dresses by .town.tailor

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Hair & Makeup Byemmak

Meet Kirsten!

Not sure how I got lucky enough to meet Kirsten, she's been so incredible and supportive of my business from the get-go. I love whenever she can tag along on my shoot to help with lights, and just be the best cheerleader anyone could ask for.

Being in the business of love stories, I'm so blessed to share mine with her.

Alayna Fredenburg & Tony DeYoung absolutely ACED their engagement shoot at the Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail!

While beautiful, these trails can be quite a bit of a challenge to hike and take photos at the same time but it was no trouble for these two! This only goes to show that they're going to nail their wedding day!

Having a great time at a workshop led by the amazing Stank!
Always great to spend some time with other creatives!

Ashley & Chris celebrated their love on Saturday with a heartwarmingly personal day. From the Groom's brother officiating the ceremony under the archway that Chris had lovingly built himself, to the Bride sharing a heartwarming first look with her three boys, to the ceremony taking place on their gorgeous family farm overlooking Seneca Lake the entire day was an incredible celebration of their love and their loved ones.

Photography: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
Portraits at: Lakewood Vineyards
Entertainment: Fingerlakes Entertainment
Bridal Dress: Two Hearts Bridal
Menswear: Yaran's Custom Tailoring
Catering: The Keuka Restaurant
Sweets by: .mountain.bakery

Nothing beats spending a day at the lake celebrating your love. Where would YOU go to take your Engagement Pictures? Let me know!

Authentic Moments. Exceptional Images. ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

We're getting into engagement season! It's the perfect time to celebrate this beautiful moment in your relationship. Not only do engagement photos give you beautiful images to use for your save the dates, but they're the #1 thing you can do to improve the quality of your wedding photos!

Think about it, everything else you can practice dozens of times before the big day, but doing an engagement session will give the the practice and confidence you need to make your wedding pictures exceptional!

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It's been an incredible journey to watch and capture Dylan Dirlam & Ashley Applebee's love blossoming from when they first invited me to capture their surprise proposal all the way up until their beautiful wedding day on Saturday at the enchanting The Gathering At Bailey Creek. Congratulations!

Vendor Credits!
Photography: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
DJ: Torgo Entertainment
Venue: The Gathering At Bailey Creek
Bridal Dress: La Bella Rae Bridal
Hair: Golden Hour Hair Studio
Make-up: Stacie Simpson
Menswear:
Floral: QKA Floral

It's been a rainy start to the wedding season, but if there's one piece of advice I've gotten from my newlywed couples it's that you must learn to dance in the rain!

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Here's a fun fact about me: I took my first wedding photo at only 7 years old!
I snuck a camera in to take my first wedding photograph of my Mom and Step-Father as they solidified their vows in our living room one beautiful October day.

Even at such a young age I still knew the value in capturing weddings forever, and Almost 25 years later, I've still got that passion and drive to never stop making memories.

Learn more about my story at ChrisGoldenPhotography.com/about
Authentic Moments. Exceptional Images.

Jessica & Cameron tied the knot on Saturday with a beautiful wedding, celebrating their relationship in the very same building that multiple generations of Jessica's families had done the same in. It was an incredible day, and one I was so proud to be a part of!

Vendor Credits!
Photography: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
DJ: Valley Events LLC
Venue: St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Bath NY
Hair: Becca Joy Hair
Floral: Forever Floral Farm
Catering: Frans Landing
Cake Designer: Park Café

I'm super excited to announce the launch of my new website ChrisGoldenPhotography.com! Check it out now!
(Bonus points to whoever can find the pet photo gallery I've hidden in there 😸)

Do you know how to do the perfect champagne pop? 🍾

How about how to make an amazing sunset photo even when it's overcast out? 🌅

Or get the perfect dip shot? 💍

All of that and more can be found out right now! Check out my workshop from this past Sunday's amazing event at Kilmer Mansion hosted by The Wedding Market.

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The 5 Must Have Wedding Day Photos Workshop At the Wedding Market Expo at Kilmer Mansion in Binghamton I was invited to be a keynote speaker for one of their workshops. It was such an honor to be invit...

Exciting news! I’ve been invited to present a workshop at The Wedding Market at Kilmer Mansion! I’ll be presenting “Picture Perfect: Mastering the 5 Must-Have Wedding Photos” and hosting a Q&A afterwards! Make sure to pre-register and I’ll see you soon!

Hi there! My name is Chris! I'm a Wedding & Portrait Photographer that believes that authentic moments make for the most exceptional images. My wife Kirsten and I love working weddings together, we're so in love with love that when we work on a wedding, we can't help but sneak a smile at each other from across the dance floor and wipe a tear before getting the next great shot.

I love what I do as a wedding photographer, and I could never see that changing.

A little BTS for today....I'll do anything to get the shot...including trying to phase into a wall so I can see my viewfinder while the couple cut their cake

Dreaming of the perfect engagement pictures in the snow? Let your love warm your hearts while you're in a winter wonderland! Join the waitlist so that you're guaranteed a spot when our next snowstorm comes! Just email me at [email protected] to get on the list and start dreaming of the perfect photoshoot!

When the sun peeks through juuuuuuust right....

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My eyes always light up when I see string of fairy lights like these, just a world of creative potential exploding in front of me...and then it always turns into my favorite silhouette shot

Let's get his party started!!! 2024 is shaping up to be easily my biggest year yet, and I can't believe how fast this year is already filling up! There's still limited dates available so reach out at ChrisGoldenPhotgraphy.com soon, before someone else locks in your date!

No words to describe this beautiful first look reaction. No matter who it's with, give yourself the extra time to see your loved ones, and really let your heart feel the moments on your big day.

Authentic moments like these start at ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

Did you know? A little rain on your wedding day can actually really help the natural colors pop! Good thing I always keep a bridal umbrella in tow 😉

Missing these beautiful Summer weddings right now. Hard to beat the view from Glenora Wine Cellars!

Exciting news for all the engaged couples out there! You absolutely cannot miss the upcoming Rochester Wedding Expo at Minett Hall on January 28th! I'll be there eagerly waiting to meet you and hear about what you're dreaming up! Let's make your special day unforgettable!

See you all tomorrow at the Buffalo Wedding Magazine bridal show! Stop by the booth and say hi, and you could win a free engagement shoot!

Did you get a little something extra special this holiday season 💍 ?

Are you over the moon and gearing up to plan the most spectacular day of your dreams?

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Not only will you meet with some of the best local wedding professionals face-to-face, you can view the latest trends, sample hors d'oeuvres and delicious desserts , all while being entered to win a variety of amazing gift packages and one lucky couple will win a wedding package.

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One year ago, I decided to take on a personal project to take a portrait of my Fathers. Two weeks ago, we tragically lost one of them, my father in law, Bill Game.
Going through our all of our photos of him have been some of the most therapeutic part of our healing process, and I'm so grateful that I managed to capture these when I did. He was one of the most expressive men I've ever known, so I hope to have been able to capture even a fraction of that here. I love you Dad.

Alright, I screwed up with this one 😬
Comment when you see it....

But can you blame me? The colors, the composition, the couple, UGH!

Nothing's more romantic and fun than a champagne pop photo! 🎉🍾
But did you know there's a secret technique the get the best spray possible? Pop the cork first, then place your thumb over the mouth of the bottle like when you used to spray your sibling with a garden hose (Debbie Golden Hall 😉) and then SHAKE!!!

You should have fun on your wedding day, you've worked hard enough! Visit ChrisGoldenPhotography.com to see my mixture of fun and fine art photography and see how we can turn these authentic moments into exceptional images.

Too often I hear other photographers I work with say "we'll have to be quick with the Groom" as if he isn't 50% of the happy couple. When planning timelines with my couples I make sure that there's plenty of time accounted for to make sure both sides have amazing memories to look back on.

Visit ChrisGoldenPhotography.com to learn how the perfect timeline can make sure your Groom's photos aren't left on the cutting room floor.

Its the little moments that make a wedding ceremony special. A tear wiped, a genuine smile, or a loved one's embrace. For many photographers, the ceremony is the most stressful moment of the day, but for me, it's one of my absolute favorites to be able to step back, and let the moment unfold naturally.

Visit ChrisGoldenPhotography.com and turn your own authentic moments into exceptional images.