Immerse, Learn, Create:

A Blog for Travel, Education, and Fine Art Photography

A blog by
Courtney Stannard Photography

Whether you're looking for unique ideas for wedding vendors, traveling to Switzerland for your honeymoon, looking for some artistic inspiration or just a fun idea for a one of a kind portrait session - this blog has got it all. Travel tips to cute towns and different countries, weekly artists to note, and jaw dropping photo session ideas that will make you want to book a session asap.

Location: Hyde Park, New YorkVenue: Vanderbilt MansionType: Engagement SessionPhotographed on: Digital A Love Story Full of Almosts Some love stories begin with one unforgettable introduction. Meg and Garrett’s story began with a series of almosts. They first met through mutual friends when Meg was a senior in high school. At the time, Garrett was a […]

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McKenzi and Russell’s moody Albany engagement session began among the gardens of Washington Park. From there, we followed the evening light through downtown before returning to Palais Royale, where their story first began.

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Kaili and Sawyer’s engagement session at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs

Location: Saratoga Springs, New YorkVenue: Congress ParkType: Engagement SessionPhotographed on: Digital Kaili and Sawyer’s story began with an Instagram DM—a modern start to their whimsical Congress Park engagement session. Still, they wanted their photographs to feel timeless, romantic, and inspired by nature. They imagined lush greenery and the relaxed warmth of Kacey Musgraves’ “Golden Hour.” […]

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I'm Courtney, Face Behind the blog

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Based in Upstate New York - Creating art out of your soul

A master of blending fine art and documentary photography. With moody and ethereal portraits, I love capturing emotions that transcend time. As an educator and avid traveler, currently pursuing a masters degree in art history, I continue to deepen my artistic connection with photography. 

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