Professional Wedding and Portrait Photography in Utica and Syracuse, NY
I am the owner and creator of Colleen Winschel Photography. Founded in 2014, at the young age of 20 while attending college in Syracuse, NY for Business Administration and Marketing, I took my love for photography and business and turned it into the company it is today! Specializing in well everything! High School seniors, family, maternity, newborn, engagement, weddings and outdoor photography in Utica, NY. I am blessed to capture true love stories across CNY. My style is light and airy, with a splash of color! Outdoor sessions are my favorite, especially during sunset, when the light is dreamy and golden. Our philosophy is simple: We take beautiful photos to remember your special day & strive to capture those moments that make you smile the brightest.
Fortunate Hearts: Authentic Moments and Super 8 Films
Fortunate Hearts is Katie & Adam Brockway, wife-&-husband photography duo, specializing in authentic moments, intentional portraiture, & made-to-last memories for dance-floor-couples, the creatively daring, & the wild at heart. Hi! I'm Katie, a poet-turned-photographer, and there's a decent chance I'll cry at your wedding. My husband Adam is equal parts fine-artist & mad-scientist-tinkerer, always on the forefront of camera technology. Together we're the heart and the brains of Fortunate Hearts, dedicated to telling love stories for dance floor couples, the creatively daring, and the adventurous & open hearted. Every moment of a wedding day is a poem: a sonnet about putting on the dress and doing up all those beautiful little buttons. Photographing weddings is a way for me to finally tell love stories that matter. Now offering Super 8 films, filmed in glorious Kodak Super 8mm.
Capturing Real Love Stories and Timeless Memories
Serving Syracuse NY brides and surrounding areas, Alicia Pierce of Alicia Pierce Photography focuses on real couples, beautiful places, and timeless memories. One example of our work is Anna and Nate’s wedding photographed by Alicia Pierce of Alicia Pierce Photography at Five Points Public House and Events Center in Utica, New York. Regarding the local atmosphere, I love Utica, NY. It was my closest city growing up and I feel like I have so many fond memories here. From watching my dad run the boilermaker 10+ times, to running it myself, to eating mass amount of Utica greens and tomato pie, I love calling this place “home.” We recently documented a wedding at 171 Events, Downtown Utica NY. The Ceremony was a beautiful Catholic mass at St. Joseph & St. Patricks Church. We then ventured to Roscoe Conkling Park, Forest Hill Cemetery, The Boilermaker Finish Line, and the Saranac Brewery for pictures. Talk about fun! What stuck out to me the most on the wedding day was how genuinely kind and helpful everyone was.
Photography Services and Locations
The following table summarizes the photography professionals and their specializations in the Utica and Syracuse region:
| Photographer / Studio | Specialty | Location / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Colleen Winschel Photography | Seniors, family, maternity, newborn, weddings, outdoor | Utica, NY / CNY |
| Fortunate Hearts (Katie & Adam) | Authentic moments, intentional portraiture, Super 8 films | 308 French Road, Utica NY 13502 |
| Alicia Pierce Photography | Real couples, beautiful places, timeless memories | Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas |
Client Testimonials
- Laura & Dan: "All we have to say is WOW! You did an absolute incredible job, and we are so lucky to have you to work with. Thank you sooo much we gladly and openly recommend you to all and everyone!"
- Stacy & Jordan: "OMG you are amazing. Every picture was beautiful and how you captured everything... You have so much talent and we couldn't be happier to have you as our photographer. You're the best!"
- Nick & Katie: "We can never thank you guys enough! Our photos far exceeded our expectations and we will forever have these memories captured in such an unbelievable way... Our friends were speechless!"
We only book a limited number of weddings per year to ensure we are able to deliver the highest quality images and films for our couples. Get in touch to find out if we're available on your date.