Susan Blackburn of Blackburn Portrait Design is an award winning Photographer specializing in Wedding Photography, Senior Portrait Photography and Commercial Photography serving clients in Saratoga Springs in Upstate NY.
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Why Is Real World Experience So Important for Wedding Photographers?
There Are No "Do Overs" for Wedding Photographers We live in a world today where you can learn literally anything online. The Internet is full of...
Flashes of Hope Black and White Family Portraits
Black and White Family Portraits I was recently asked to donate portrait sessions to Flashes of Hope, a not for profit that provides Family...
An Intimate Elopement at the Saratoga Mansion Inn
An Elopement is a lovely event--more private and intimate than a larger wedding, an Elopement allows me to connect a little more deeply with the...
Stylin’ | Styling Your Senior Portraits
Styling Your Senior Portraits "Do You Have A Style Closet?" Sometimes clients ask me if I have a Style Closet they can use for their Senior Portrait...
Intimate Midweek Weddings at the Mansion Saratoga | Meg and Matt
Meg and Matt's stunning Intimate Midweek Wedding last October at the Mansion Saratoga--Oh what a night (and day)! Do take a peek at the slideshow...
Is an Elopement Right for You?
Getting Engaged and planning a Wedding can be very exciting. It can also be extremely stressful. Enter—The Elegant Elopement! Is an Elopement...
What To Wear For Senior Portraits: Our Best Tips
Believe it or not, Senior Portrait Season for the Class of 2026 is right around the corner—Yikes! Senior Year is a busy and exciting time. But it...
Elegant Rustic Barn Wedding in Saratoga NY | Mansion Saratoga Wedding Photos
Glorious Fall in Upstate NY! What a perfect time for a Wedding! Amanda and Brandon had the most beautiful Fall Wedding during our most colorful...
Best Month to Get Married in Upstate NY | Wedding Photographers Saratoga
A Frequently Asked Question we get is "What is the best month to get married in Upstate NY?" Well, I can tell you that the most popular time of year...
Not Your Typical Senior Portrait Session
Don't settle for an ordinary Senior Portrait Session when you are extraordinary. What does your “typical” Senior Portrait Session look like? Not...
Unique Upstate NY Wedding Venues
Saratoga NY Has Some Unique Wedding Venues Every couple I meet that is planning a wedding wants their event to be different and distinctive. We are...
September Saratoga Winery Wedding | Emily + Nate
September Saratoga Winery Wedding Is there anything prettier than an outdoor wedding at a Winery? I sure loved Emily and Nate's rustic chic vibe at...
Sweet Backyard Wedding In Ballston Spa | Alyssa + Bryson
A Backyard Wedding Is Awesome! Last Summer I had the immense pleasure of photographing Alyssa and Bryson's Backyard Wedding in Ballston Spa. This...
Are Private Wedding Vows Right For You?
Private Wedding Vows—Is This Trend For You? A recent Wedding Trend is for a couples to say their Wedding Vows privately. This can be done either...
Why You Need Engagement Photos
Engagement Photos--Why You Need Them: Why You Need Engagement Photos To Document This Special Time Did you know that the majority of couples become...
Midsummer Saratoga Wedding | Olivia + Chris
A Dreamy Midsummer Saratoga Wedding Olivia and Chris had the most dreamy Midsummer Saratoga Wedding at the Mansion Inn. The details were fabulous...
Gift of Holiday Portraits | Gift Giving Ideas for the Holiday Season
Holiday Season is the Most Wonderful (Stressful) Time of Year The Holidays are a beautiful time of year--seeing family, enjoying the Holiday...
Romantic Proposal Ideas
Are you ready to pop the question? As a Wedding Photographer for many years, I have had a front seat to some pretty fantastic moments in my...
Hot, Hot, Hot–Kendra and Rasul’s Intimate Summer Wedding in Saratoga NY
Intimate Summer Wedding In Saratoga NY Saratoga NY is a great place for a Destination Wedding. Saratoga has it all--history, racing, and spas. We...
Summertime Wedding at the Mansion Saratoga | Ilana + Jason
Ilana and Jason had a picture perfect Summertime Wedding at the Mansion Saratoga It was a hot, steamy day--but it was perfect. Ilana and Jason...