Chris Golden Photography

30/10/2024

I have the best clients in the world ❤️ Thank you to everyone that’s invited me to capture their biggest moments this year!

22/10/2024

We're at the final wedding of the year, and it didn't disappoint! Jenn & Shaun had such an incredible day, I almost didn't want it to end! Congratulations!

Venue: Pane Vino on the Avenue
Photography: Chris Golden Photography
DJ: MSD Entertainment
Bridal Dress: David's Bridal
Menswear: Tuxedo Junction
Dessert & Cake: Donna Marie's Gluten Free Bakery

13/10/2024

The epic engagements just keep on coming! Shannon McCann & Dan Blackman scouted out this beautiful burst of Autumn and it made for such an amazing backdrop to their love story.

Want moments like these? Turn your authentic moments into exceptional images at ChrisGoldenPhotogography.com

10/10/2024

I knew right when I met them that Meghan Mendler & Dayton Benjamin would have something unique and incredible lined up for their engagement shoot, and they delivered! Not only this incredible vintage gas stationed owned by a one of their family members, but this immaculately restored 1940's Chevy Pickup? Amazing!

01/10/2024

Your wedding day should be exactly what you want it to be, and after speaking with Crispin and Katie, it was so revitalizing to see that they had such a clear vision for their day.
Traditional Hand Embroidered Guayabera shirt? ✔
Small, intimate ceremony, of a ring of friends surrounding you with their love? ✔
Rings made out of Meteorite? ✔

And so much more. I was so honored to be a part of this amazing wedding day! Congratulations!

Photography: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
Venue: La Tourelle
DJ: DJ Dale
Dress: La Bella Rae Bridal
Alterations: Magic Needle
Hair: Love Johnny and June
Floral: Arnold's Flower Shop
Cake: Dolce Delight

23/09/2024

I had the pleasure of touring for the first time while capturing Sarah & Matt's engagement pictures and WOW! I felt like I could shoot there a dozen times and end up finding something brand new each time. Good thing they're getting married there too!

16/09/2024

I've gotten to know Danielle Madigan & Casey Michael Swartz so well over this past year that by the time their wedding came around, it truly felt like some of our old friends finally got to come together to celebrate their love with their nearest and dearest. Congratulations!

Photography: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
Venue:
Videographer: Ando Productions Cinematography
DJ: Top Entertainment DJ Service
Bridal Dress: Ever After NY Bridal
Seamstress: Sewing Co.
Hair Artist:
Catering: Avvino

11/09/2024

Lady Luck was on Alicia and Terence's side for the weather on Saturday at Tioga Downs Casino Resort. The forecast was rough, umbrellas were ordered, and then....sunshine, and beautiful puffy clouds to light up the sky through all day long!
I've loved getting to know this amazing couple and wish them nothing but the best in this next step of their love story!

Want amazing moments like these? Turn your authentic moments into exceptional images at ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

Photographer: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
Venue: Tioga Downs Casino Resort
DJ: Barb Fox's DJ Entertainment
Bridal Dress: Ever After NY Bridal
Seamstress: Katerina’s Custom Gowns, Kscustomgowns.com
Groomswear: Suitsupply
Menswear: Tallman's Dept. Store
Invitations: Truly Engaging
Desserts: Penn State Berkey Creamery
Officiant and loudpeaker for when my voice went out: Abbey Atmen

09/09/2024

For their special day Corrine Muccio & Patrick Lee took the initiative to plan their wedding at two of the best venues the Finger Lakes region has to offer, the incredible vineyards at Glenora Wine Cellars for their ceremony, and a reception nestled in the hills at the beautiful White Hollow Acres, all while planning this from the other side of the country!

And they pulled it off FLAWLESSLY! Everything came together perfectly for their big day!

Turn your own authentic moments into exceptional images at ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

Photographer: ChrisGoldenPhotography.com
Venues: Glenora Wine Cellars & White Hollow Acres
Entertainment: The Uptown Groove
Videography: Eleven Lakes Media
Hair & Makeup: Timeless Salon & Bridal Studio
Florals: Gennarelli's Flowers and Gifts
Decoration Rentals: Shabby Sisters

21/08/2024

Heather, Louis, and I immediately bonded over sharing our love of games, so when they brought some of their DND dice to their engagement shoot in Watkins Glen, I knew we had to use them for their shoot!

Authentic Moments. Exceptional Images.
ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

19/08/2024

I love when couples are up for an adventure! Mark & Nicole chose the amazing Taughannock Falls as a backdrop to their Engagement Shoot, and while the hike was long, I'm sure you'll agree the results were certainly worth it!

Authentic Moments. Exceptional Images.
ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

12/08/2024

Saturday was a blur of beautiful emotions. Jenn Thompson & Cory Thompson tied the knot (literally!) on the incredible day. There wasn't a dry eye in to room during the ceremony when Cory was presented with a surprise set of adoption papers from their daughter. All in all, a wedding to be remembered, and I was so grateful to capture this chapter of their love story,

Photography by Chrisgoldenphotography.com
Venue: White Hollow Acres
Second Shooter: Vlad from DENKO IMAGING
DJ: Prestige Worldwide Entertainment
Wedding Dress: Kleinfeld Bridal
Hair: to Beauty Salon
Dessert: This Cakery

30/07/2024

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

26/07/2024

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.

15/07/2024

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!

25/06/2024

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

17/06/2024

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

05/06/2024

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

04/06/2024

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!

Authentic Moments. Exceptional Images.
ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

03/06/2024

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

31/05/2024

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!

Authentic Moments. Exceptional Images.
ChrisGoldenPhotography.com

29/05/2024

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.

20/05/2024

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

22/04/2024

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 😸)

09/03/2024

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.

Check it out now!

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...