experienced wedding photographer
About
Kortni Maria
It can be an overwhelming task to find and trust somebody to capture the magic and raw emotions that surround the intimate and unpredictable moments of love. My clients are looking to have such moments captured in a way that allows them to relive those powerful emotions of the most magical times of their lives.
My approach to achieving this is to use my own artistic expression, combined with your authentic and unique declarations of love, to create a gallery that will tell your story in such a way that sparks an emotional reminder of those timeless moments.
Photography is an incredible way to preserve pieces of the past, but how can the wide array of intricate beauty and emotions that are felt throughout a wedding day truly be captured?
photo by Henry Tieu Photography
I’m married to my best friend, Mike, and when I’m not exploring new places, I split my time between living in the Adirondacks and central Florida.
I’ve always been artistic, but I’ve never excelled at traditional art mediums like drawing or painting. When I was just a kid in middle school, I had some older friends who sparked my interest in photography, which led to me saving up to buy my first real camera. I kept falling more and more in love with photography and eventually realized how much I enjoyed capturing people and their emotions, which inevitably led me to dive into documenting weddings and elopements. I shot my first wedding back in 2014 and completely fell in love with the idea of documenting love stories ever since.
My professional career has always been in the creative space and for a couple years I was the creative and branding manager for an international non-profit in the Adirondacks and I hold a Bachelors of Science degree in Graphic Design with minors in Photography, Business and Studio Arts. I’ve been photographing weddings and elopements full time since 2018, and every day I’m so thankful to be doing what I love!
I’m a small town girl that grew up calling the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York my home.
Hi, I’m Kortni!
I've also attended and taught at Photography workshops hosted by some of the best in the industry. I have been a recipient of the Knots “Best of Weddings” award for five consecutive years, and am a member of the Knots “Best of Weddings Hall of Fame”. I have also been featured in a variety of industry leading blogs and websites as shown below.
Besides having a major in Graphic Design and minors in Photography, Business and Studio Arts...
I believe my extensive experience in the industry gives me a huge advantage in documenting your story. I have had the honor to capture hundreds of love stories that have led to dozens and dozens of 5 star reviews from the awesome clients I've worked with!
Five of my all-time favorite bands are 1975, the Band Camino, LANY, Noah Kahn, and Hozier. It’s my goal to see all of them in concert and so far I’m 3 for 5!
One of my favorite hobbies is board or card games! I especially love playing Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Canasta.
I love exercise and most days, you’ll find me in the gym, spending time hiking, or going on long walks with Rosy and Mike!
My husband and I love exploring new places, and when we have time, we love road tripping or traveling to new and exciting destinations!
I’ve always been a bookworm. Most recently I have been getting back into the fantasy genre!
I love coffee, especially cold brew from my favorite local shop, 9 Mile Coffee! I may or may not go there every day…
I’m obsessed with my adorable dog Rosy! She’s an adventurous little golden-doodle that loves people and cuddles.
