I believe every moment is beautiful - even the imperfect ones. My approach is intentional and client-centered: every couple has a unique story, and my role is to preserve it with artistry, authenticity, and professionalism. I focus on capturing natural interactions and meaningful details that reflect who you are, while ensuring the experience is relaxed and enjoyable.
ABOUT ME
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What I Offer
Wedding Photography – Full-day coverage, tailored collections, and destination options.
Elopement & Intimate Weddings – Personalized coverage designed for smaller, meaningful celebrations.
Engagement Sessions – A chance to document your connection in a natural, comfortable setting.
With over a decade of experience and a portfolio that spans intimate lakeside ceremonies to large-scale events, I bring consistency, reliability, and creativity to every project.
At Ernst & Co., my goal is to deliver more than photographs — I deliver a timeless visual legacy of your day, one that you’ll return to for years to come.
I’m Samantha Ernst, lead photographer and founder of Ernst & Co. Photography, based in Upstate New York and serving couples across the Adirondacks and beyond. Since 2013, I’ve specialized in documenting weddings, elopements, and engagements with a blend of documentary and fine-art storytelling.
My approach is intentional and client-centered: every couple has a unique story, and my role is to preserve it with artistry, authenticity, and professionalism. I focus on capturing natural interactions and meaningful details that reflect who you are, while ensuring the experience is relaxed and enjoyable.
This will be a captivating introduction to show what you do and who you do it for and why you started. Make it personal, make it good...
I'M SAMANTHA
INTIMATE WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, A MIDSUMMERNIGHT'S DREAM
"Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind"
salted caramel cold brew
04 your go to starbucks order?
anything jelly roll
03 song currently on repeat?
anywhere in the mountains
02 FAV ELOPEMENT LOCATION?
aside from my family, my morning cup of coffee
01 one thing you can't live without?
FUN FACTS
december, 2026
New York, NY
october, 2026
Canon Beach, OR
october, 2026
Redwoods, CA
july, 2026
Old Orchard Beach, ME
february, 2026
West Coast, FL
Although I am based in New York, I love to travel and tell a few love stories along the way. Are you going to be at any of the cities below? Let's work together! Fill out my contact form to get in touch.
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I believe your wedding photos should feel like you — not like someone else’s wedding photos. I’ll laugh with you, chase sunsets with you, and work hard to make your awkwardness feel natural. Because your story matters, and I want to capture it with integrity, artistry, and heart.
Let’s create something you’ll pass down, over and over — the kind of images that feel like coming home.
