Stacey+Rich’s Otesaga wedding


Get buckled in because we have a monster blog post from an Otesaga wedding hitting you first thing this morning right between the eyes! You may remember Stacey+Rich from their NYC engagement shoot which we did in the Fall. I feel like I can usually get a pretty good vibe from a couple just from the engagement shoot alone – and when they rented out an abandoned and sick NYC building for us to shoot in I knew it was going to be the start of an awesome relationship! Factor that in with an Otesaga wedding, and her team of vendors… well just check out the images below:

Nice window light, and gorgeous designers – nice way to start the day (other than the snow storm!)

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Another hot C+W bride (no, it never gets old)

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Rich and the guys were holding serve though – his tux fit like a glove and his bow tie was awesome. Rich probably was wondering if I was hitting on him during the wedding but when a guy really gets something custom it shows

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I’m always sneaking around looking for moments like these

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It was very snowy outside so we wanted to stay a little warm, even if it was just for a minute

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But you know I have to go outside! Cmon now. Christine Wheat was there to make me look once again

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A couple of my favorites – absolutely in love with these images

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Afterward we headed over to the Farmers Museum to hit up some of their great locations

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Yes this is a devoted wedding party, I’m not sure it ever got above 15 or 16 degrees the entire time we were outside

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This tree with hanging snowflake table cards was a huge hit

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David Michael Schmidt from Renaissance Floral Designs absolutely knocked it out of the park on this one. The man is insanely talented anyway, and you see him on this blog a lot….but damn!

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I wasn’t the only one impressed :))

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Otesaga weddings look amazing

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I love this moment during one of the toasts

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Dancing the night away with Soul Session

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As if ALL OF THAT wasn’t enough – yep, it’s time for the sickest backdrop in the history of weddings. Seriously check that thing out!! That’s a blue sheet hung from piping with several rows and layers of hand-cut snowflakes. The layers and different rows give it that dimension the background has.

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Thank you to both families for having me, and for allowing me to share in such an awesome event. Seriously you all were awesome, and you had a truly incredible wedding. I’m sincere when I say I feel lucky to have been included. Also a big thank you to the team of pros that I worked with that day – everyone was on tippy top of their game and it was fun to watch. It’s inspiring. And of course Otesaga weddings are some of my favorites (hope to do it again soon Melissa!)

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Adam B: What an awesome wedding. I love the decor. I hope we get to shoot an event such as this soon.
Posted: February 1, 2012, 9:47 pm
christine wheat: Luke, love the images. The energy on that snowy winter day was magical. From the first meeting with this couple, in NYC, I knew I was going to love them. The bride has a great vision and allowed all of the vendors to bring it to life. Soul Session rocked it, Renaissance made the guests jaws drop when they entered the ballroom, the venue gave premiere service and photography...well what can I say I LOVE the images. Classic and timeless! Great working with you.
Posted: February 1, 2012, 4:30 pm
David Michael Schmidt: LUKE!!! Awesome seeing you on a big job again. I loved this location and couple! and I am so digging your pics! thanks for being there Luke, look at that Hottie Christine Wheat! Congrats Stacey and Rich! I love my gift!
Posted: February 1, 2012, 4:14 pm
jp elario: hotness from c+w.. love the shot of christine wheat. that backdrop was pretty tight too! of course king david made that place look stunning. congrats to stacey + rich! great wedding!
Posted: February 1, 2012, 10:44 am
Cyd: Beautiful! Love all the fun Hunter boots, too!
Posted: February 1, 2012, 10:35 am


Erika+Juston’s Otesaga Wedding


I’ve got another one of our beautiful Otesaga weddings to share this morning! You may remember Erika+Juston from their engagement shoot in NYC we did last fall:

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I knew this meant I was going to be a borderline celebrity on the wedding day, but also meant I had to up the ante even further to knock it out of the park. Shooting at The Otesaga always helps :)

I love this first shot of Erika relaxing with the ladies as her dress hangs in the window. Some soft beautiful light with another beautiful C+W bride

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Her Lela Rose dress was the perfect fit for her. Also Affections did a great job with the florals

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The shot on the right where Erika is gathering herself and her mother is watching the ceremony site fill up with friends… one of my instant favs

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Juston was looking dapper as well, and he and the guys were playing a little poker

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The last hand they got to play before I left Juston went all in and won! You know it’s going to be a good day at that point…

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Truly an incredible backdrop for a wedding

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After the ceremony we headed around the grounds for some money portraits

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My couples are known for doing whatever is necessary to get “the shot” and these two kept the traditional alive while climbing over the caution tape blocked off dock for these shots

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This first shot on the left is one of my favorites from the entire day, just the relaxed feel

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Let the party start! Paul Malo throwing it down!

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Thank you both so much for having me at your wedding!

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Gwen Bushyhead: These photographs beautifully capture a memorable day when Erika and Juston were surrounded by people who love them. And, yes, you did have a challenge to match the urban engagement shots. Love the B&W.
Posted: September 9, 2011, 7:11 am
Parents Payne: Spectacular! Beautiful couple and once again, Luke, you have done a magnificent job.
Posted: September 7, 2011, 8:50 am


Otesaga Wedding Cooperstown


Otesaga weddings are some of our favorites! The Otesaga resort, in Cooperstown, is one of the most popular wedding locations in Upstate NY and has a lot to offer. From the baseball hall of fame, to the beautiful lake, to the old world charm, there is a lot we love about the Otesaga. We’re working to bring you a show and tell blog video soon, but in the mean time check out some of our favorite images:

Otesaga wedding

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We are actually trying to set up a meeting with their coordinator, Gorden, over the next couples of weeks and look forward to spending more time in Cooperstown. Any excuse to go check out that part of the state is always welcomed by us. Hopefully we can sneak a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame while we are there. Here is a great write up from their official website:

“Our unique setting overlooking rolling hills, the 4-1/2-star Leatherstocking Golf Course and the “Glimmerglass” waters of beautiful Lake Otsego make The Otesaga an unrivalled location for your special event.

Our Wedding Specialist will guide you through the planning of this most important day, ensuring that you are free to relax and enjoy the company of family and friends, creating memories to last a lifetime.”

Thanks for checking out our entry on about another beautiful property we love to shoot at. We’ll keep them rolling out through the next month or so as we gear up for what we expect to be the busiest year in the history of Clark+Walker. Much to our delight we will be shooting more “local” jobs (aka jobs that require a car for transportation instead of a plane ticket or passport) this season and we’re excited to continuing making Upstate NY our main market.

- Luke

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