I am known for my timeless and true-to-color images and my warm, calming presence. My love of documenting memories into tangible photographs is why I feel so called to deliver an experience you will love just as much as your photos. My most important job as your Upstate NY wedding photographer is to make my clients feel comfortable on their wedding day.

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Debbie Gander photography

When I’m not photographing amazing people, you'll find me hiking in the Hudson Valley with my family, brunching with my girlfriends, or planning my next vacation (mostly likely on a beach somewhere). In my downtime, I enjoy relaxing with a cup of tea, playing board games, and re-watching The Office, Schitt's Creek, or Outlander.

The true emotions that come out during your engagement session or wedding day is what I’ll be capturing, as well as making sure you feel relaxed and focused on enjoying your day. Your most important moments are treasures that you keep close to your heart. Trusting me to document them as your Upstate NY engagement photographer is something I consider sacred.

I consider each moment sacred and each client becomes family.

My Heart

& unscripted love

documenting authentic

& unscripted love

documenting authentic

Behind
The Scenes

Brunching with my girlfriends

Hiking in the Hudson Valley

Playing board games

Watching Schitt's Creek

A cup of hot tea

My Favorites

As a wedding & engagement photographer, my philosophy is rooted in honesty, presence, & respect for the moments that matter most. I believe your day should feel effortless & unforced, a celebration you fully experience, not a production you perform for the camera. My role is to quietly observe, not orchestrate; to anticipate real emotion, not manufacture it.

I’m the first born daughter, granddaughter, and niece in my family, and that role has prepared me to be a leader; comfortable with taking charge, but with a kind, warm, relaxed touch. Mom of three amazing kids. Wife to the most supportive husband. Keeper of family traditions. Empath through and through.

All love deserves to be celebrated. I create a safe space for couples to be present in the moment, while capturing all the emotions and spontaneity that come with weddings. Allowing you to feel and experience your memories as they happen without being intrusive is my priority as your engagement & wedding photographer.

My Philosophy

My Story

My Beliefs

Speed
round

Favorite Place

home

Find me vacationing

on the SC coast

Guilty Pleasure

Anything on bravo

Best Memories

childhood summers

Favorite TV shows

the office and outlander

I am most proud of

my kids

My love language

words of affirmation

My bucket list

scotland, greece, and tuscany

More About Me

Things That Make My Heart Happy

The things that make my heart happiest are the simple ones — soulmates and belly laughs, beach days, warm hugs, babies, kindness, and sunny 75-degree weather. I love country music, slow vacations, a good dose of organization (classic Virgo), and the magic of sunrises, sunsets, and sleeping in. At the end of the day, love is love — and that’s what inspires everything I do.

- Lisa and reilly

"Simply put: we love Debbie. First & foremost, she is a wonderful person who deeply cares about you, your vision for your big day & the people who helped get you there. Debbie made sure to understand what was important to us & what we were anxious about — working with us to step away for photos at appropriate times without missing any of the party.

"She is an incredible photographer with a killer eye for capturing the magical little moments of your love story.""

- Maya and Brett

Debbie is extremely talented. Our wedding photos are stunning and continue to amaze me. She captured our day beautifully and caught all the special moments. Not one photo I would change. Debbie is the kindest person, and I feel like we've made a lifelong friend.

"She exceeded our expectations and was a pleasure to work with."