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.

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—an extremely modern beginning for an engagement session inspired by gardens, old stone, and a little bit of whimsy. They originally imagined their photographs surrounded by greenery, with the relaxed feeling 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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