Alex | AJL Studio |

The Upstatesman

Spontaneous. Jovial. Energetic. Colorful. Bold. Moody. Candid. Silly. Intimate. Positive. Professional. Adventurous. Hilarious. Sometimes Bearded.

That up there is a stream of consciousness to describe myself, how I shoot, and my decorum and demeanor on your big day of nuptials / first day of the rest of your life together. These words depict my work ethic, my aesthetic, my language, my vibe. They're the promise and the credo of The Upstatesman ... but who or what exactly IS the Upstatesman? The Upstatesman is Alex, me! This guy --->

Here's me talking about myself in the third person: The Upstatesman takes it easy, as will you when working with me as your wedding photographer. The Upstatesman is a gentleman, a wedding pro for sho, always available to answer questions, have a therapy session, or make great coffee before we set off into the Catskills for your engagement session. The Upstatesman is my ideal life in photography in the Hudson Valley, in the beautiful rich naturalism of New York State. The Upstatesman is an ideal. It's a promise to all my couples: that I bring my whole heart and soul to our relationship in picture taking, and it's truly a wonderful experience.

My joy, my WHY, my need, my driving force is to take photos of people in love, and the family and friends who surround you to celebrate that big huge undying indelible and incredible love. This day should be stress free, un-crazy, relaxed, and fulfilling. With The Upstatesman, there's no "worry". No no, that's not a thing. I'm here to help you enjoy every moment of it by being a fly on the wall, a wedding crasher of sorts, a confidante.

So give me a holler if you're looking for someone to make your big day and everything leading up to it just a little easier, and dare I say, a little sillier? There's a reason why my couples are guffawing in photos - I'm a pretty funny guy if I do say so myself ; )