Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer Blog Featuring Real Weddings, Engagement Sessions, and Planning Advice


Welcome to the Krutick Photography blog, a go-to resource for couples planning weddings in the Hudson Valley, Westchester, Catskills, and the New York metro area.


This blog features real weddings, engagement sessions, and wedding planning advice to help you navigate everything from choosing the right venue to building a timeline that allows for natural, candid photography. You’ll also find detailed venue guides, full wedding galleries, and tips based on real wedding day experience.


If you’re searching for a Hudson Valley wedding photographer and want a better understanding of how photography works throughout the day, you’ll find practical insight here.

Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Engagements

April 30, 2026

J&C 's Wildflower Farms Proposal

  • Engagements
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

April 3, 2026

Claire & Emil’s April Wedding at Whitby Castle in Rye, NY

  • Weddings
Outdoor wedding ceremony at a rustic red barn venue with guests gathered beneath a draped arch on a cloudy day.
  • Advice

March 25, 2026

How to Choose the Right Wedding Photographer

  • Advice
Outdoor wedding ceremony at a rustic red barn venue with guests gathered beneath a draped arch on a cloudy day.
  • Advice

March 25, 2026

The Complete Hudson Valley Wedding Photography Guide (Everything You Need to Know)

  • Advice
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  • Advice

March 22, 2026

Best Poughkeepsie, NY Wedding Venues

  • Advice
A couple strolls down the middle of a small town street lined with parked cars and historic buildings.
  • Advice

March 18, 2026

Engagement Photo Session Tips: How to Get Natural, Timeless Engagement Photos

  • Advice
Two silhouettes stand distanced apart on a beach shoreline overlooking a serene waterfront in black and white.
  • Advice

March 17, 2026

Best Beacon NY Wedding Venues

  • Advice
Two silhouettes stand distanced apart on a beach shoreline overlooking a serene waterfront in black and white.
  • Advice

March 17, 2026

Wedding Photography Styles Explained

  • Advice
Two silhouettes stand distanced apart on a beach shoreline overlooking a serene waterfront in black and white.
  • Advice

March 10, 2026

Should You Have a Phone-Free Wedding Ceremony

  • Advice
Two silhouettes stand distanced apart on a beach shoreline overlooking a serene waterfront in black and white.
  • Advice

March 10, 2026

How many hours of wedding photography do you actually need?

  • Advice
A couple stands on a snowy beach during their winter wedding with mountains and water in the background.
  • Weddings

December 13, 2025

A December Wedding at Hudson Lofts in Irvington, NY

  • Weddings
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

November 29, 2025

The Garrison - M&T's November Wedding in Garrison, NY

  • Weddings
A couple stands on a snowy beach during their winter wedding with mountains and water in the background.
  • Weddings

November 1, 2025

Rosie & Spencer’s November Wedding at Seminary Hill in Callicoon, NY

  • Weddings
A couple stands on a snowy beach during their winter wedding with mountains and water in the background.
  • Weddings

October 26, 2025

Dassi & Greg’s Tappan Hill Mansion Wedding in Tarrytown, NY

  • Weddings
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

October 25, 2025

Whitby Castle - K&H's October Wedding in Rye, NY

  • Weddings
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

October 18, 2025

K&K 's October Locust Grove Wedding in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • Weddings
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

October 4, 2025

N&T 's October Locust Grove Wedding in Poughkeepsie, NY

  • Weddings
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

September 27, 2025

Black Walnut Farm | J&M's September Wedding in Saugerties, NY

  • Weddings
A couple stands on a snowy beach during their winter wedding with mountains and water in the background.
  • Weddings

September 13, 2025

Fall Wedding at the Inn at West Settlement

  • Weddings
A couple stands on a snowy beach during their winter wedding with mountains and water in the background.
  • Weddings

August 8, 2025

Summer Wedding at Westchester Country Club

  • Weddings
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  • Advice

August 4, 2025

Does Your Wedding Photographer Need Experience at Your Venue?

  • Advice
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  • Advice

June 26, 2025

How to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera on Your Wedding Day

  • Advice
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  • Advice

June 25, 2025

Wedding Day Emergency Kit Checklist: Must-Have Items for Every Bride

  • Advice
Outdoor wedding ceremony takes place on lawn in front of grand stone castle with Gothic architecture under cloudy skies.
  • Weddings

May 31, 2025

The Garrison - O&B's May Wedding in Garrison, NY

  • Weddings
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