photography

NEW YORK + DESTINATION
est. 2008

Mary Dougherty Workshop | Bride and Groom standing on top of Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid New York midday Marchesa wedding dress — Bride and Groom portraits on Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks

For those of you who have followed Mary Dougherty Photography from the beginning, you know this workshop has come from years of hard work. The vision of the Adirondack Wedding Workshop was born out of a desire to bring photographers into nature, create time for inspiration and allow a real wedding story to be told. I can confidently say that we achieved that and more in the second year of this workshop. Without the support of my family, a talented team and wonderful attendees I would not have done it.

See what everyone had to say about the experience here.

Shooting in several epic locations in the Adirondack Park of New York we stepped out of normal surroundings for most photographers. There was room for each artist to create. In addition, by photographing a real couple we captured the actual chemistry and love they shared.

Wedding Photography Workshop

Front yard with wildflowers and table set for wedding dinner of 16 in the Adirondack mountains | Mary Dougherty Workshop Saranac Lake New York — Wildflowers in our front yard and a table set for 16 wedding guests (or attendees)

In planning this workshop, the story revolved around several scenes :

Intimate farm to table wedding dinner
Portraits on Whiteface Mountain
A mountain view ceremony with dogs
Honeymoon shoot on the lake
Brunch Wedding Reception
Whiteface Anniversary Shoot

guests cheers Living roots wine at a long table wedding rehearsal dinner outside under string cafe lights | Mary Dougherty Workshop Saranac Lake New York — Welcome dinner in my front yard!

A Signature Welcome welcome bags for workshop attendees | Mary Dougherty Workshop Saranac Lake New York — A Signature Welcome provided the welcome bags for workshop attendees

For anyone interested in attending the Adirondack Wedding Workshop in the future, join my list to be notified how to sign up.

Wedding couple stands in sunny field for a kiss in Lake Placid | Mary Dougherty Workshop Saranac Lake New York — A kiss at Heaven Hill Farms

Go behind the scenes and see this moment being captured

Organic mini floral arrangement set in nature by Fern Croft Floral | Mary Dougherty Photography Workshop Saranac Lake New York — Fern Croft creates the most magical organic arrangements

custom velvet vow books with hand stamped monogram by Stone Fruit Studio for Mary Dougherty Workshop Saranac Lake New York — Paper goods, watercolors, hand stamped velvet vow books – all Stone Fruit Studio

The team of people who came together to create this day are nationally known wedding vendors. Living in the mountains means that often things are out of reach and far away. However anything is possible when the right people come together. I am so grateful the talented group of people who made this year possible!

Wedding Photography Workshop Vendor Team

A Signature Welcome provided the welcome bags for all attendees. In addition The Find Lab and Red Tree Albums sponsored the workshop. Similarly, Ilana Griffo (author of Mind Your Business) generously provided copies of her book for a practical approach to creative entrepreneurship. Living Roots Wine donated all wine for the reception dinner that attendees, vendors and our real couple sat down to enjoy.