Mountainaire Gatherings Photography

consulted with several photographers before my wife and I both agreed that Whitney was the correct choice. She then joined us on snowy Mt Hood for an engagement shoot and we left with some INCREDIBLE photos and confidence that she was going to be amazing at our wedding. She makes being on the other side of a camera so joyful and fun and makes you feel super comfortable while walking you through silly prompts on how to pose that elicit genuine smiles and laughter. Leading up to our event, she was an excellent communicator regarding what we could expect and helped us adjust our timeline to ensure both good lighting for photos and coverage of the wedding. The day of, she arrived before her scheduled start time to scout the venue and pick out some of the best spots for portraits and sunset photos. She worked her magic once again for our individual, couples, and family photos before blending into the background to capture our ceremony and reception. Throughout it all, she was all smiles and laughter and seemed like she was having as much fun as we were. Just A+ professionalism and people skills, all around. Just the next day, we received a sneak peek of 20 AMAZING photos that made us laugh and tear up all over again. We’ve just received our full gallery after a little over a month (ahead of schedule based on her provided timeline!) and are nothing short of ecstatic with the results. What’s more is that we had some good friends who got married this last weekend who also picked Whitney as their photographer independently from us. Their wedding had a completely different vibe than ours and their sneak peeks also perfectly captured both their love and their beautiful event. TL;DR: Whitney is both incredibly talented and so cool and fun to spend time with that you’ll want to hang out with her even after your gallery is delivered. We’re so grateful for her amazing work and picking her again would be a no-brainer.

organized, and approachable, not to mention her obvious talent at capturing the beauty of both landscape and people - even with wild fire smoke rolling in! From the moment I contacted her, she was so responsive and clear on her information (including being upfront about her fee structure, everything that is included, and her hiking capabilities). We never met in person prior to our wedding hike, but our contact over zoom and email was always so positive and understanding, and plans were super clear. She was even able to help us manoeuvre a few ideas to capture the best light possible for where we were located in the PNW. Whitney does her research! My husband was a little skeptical on a photographer, not wanting to be distracted by someone “taking photos”, and he immediately clicked with Whitney’s vibe. On the day, Whitney was like hiking with a best friend. She just fit in! It was like we had known her for our entire life. Half of the time, we didn’t even know she was documenting our moments! She was running around the mountains like a mountain goat, ahead of us, behind us, and even night hiked back to the trailhead near midnight. On a 16+mile hike with over 2300ft Elevation gain, you need someone who is just going to get it done, and Whitney was like a positive cheerleader the entire time. So much joy and not an ounce of heavy energy! She made our day perfect! And these pictures are everything we wanted and more. Mountainaire Gatherings recently relocated to the PNW with over a decade of experience on the east coast, Adirondacks etc. but please don’t let that deter you. Whitney is very familiar with the PNW landscape. We did have that same feeling of wanting to find someone familiar with the PNW, but Whitney’s work speaks for itself. She knows mountains, she loves nature, she’s an adventurer, understands portraits, captures the beauty of joy in people, and knows the importance of documenting the story of YOUR wedding day. I cannot recommend Mountainaire Gatherings enough!

so much fun! We were very comfortable. Whitney's photos are beautiful and I am so glad we got to work with her.

. In fact, she was my only photographer choice; in my mind, there was no other option. See, I had been following Whitney on Instagram for a few years. And while not local to the ADKs, I visit them multiple times a year, and I always knew that some part of my love story would take place there. Sure enough, Jeff proposed to me one December in Lake George, and I immediately reached out to Whitney for engagement photos the following fall in Lake Placid. If I had it my way, we would have also been married in the ADKs, but given family arrangements and travel, we decided to stay local on Long Island. Once we made that decision, I briefly looked at some LI/NYC based photographers, all the while saying, “this one KINDA is like Whitney… this one SORTA has a Whitney feel…” until I thought, wait, maybe Whitney can just travel down to LI — and travel she did! We got married this past December (2022), and we knew getting married in December on Long Island could really mean any type of weather — we were NOT expecting pouring rain and 50 MPH wind guests. I’ll never forget looking outside the window that morning and getting a text from Whitney — she was at our photo location (a lighthouse on the north shore); she told me the weather was dicey and she was up for anything, so what did I want to do. I didn’t hesitate, pretty sure I legit said, “F it, I’m game if you’re game” — of course, she was game! And we got, truly, my favorite photos of the wedding — rain, wind, freezing bridal party, and all! In many bridal Facebook Groups, brides would say their photographers wouldn’t go outside in the rain, not Whitney. Or photographers who didn’t go and scout the location, not Whitney. Or photographers with exhaustive shot lists or ultimately missed photos, not Whitney. Or photographers who could not tweak timelines/locations on the fly, not Whitney. Or photographers were not delivering sneak peeks or albums until months later, not Whitney. Simply put, Whitney is a bad*ss — she was dressed for all terrains; handled my bridal party with ease, humor, and patience, all while keeping us right on track; and I knew so confidently that if ANYTHING popped up that day, Whitney would help navigate the situation and figure out a solution. If you’re reading this and already like her photos/style, I can assure you her personality is even more incredible. Feeling so anxious and overwhelmed the day of, it was nice to just speak to her or watch her take detail shots — she was never out of reach and always in tune with what myself or the whole bridal party needed. She’s organized AF and was the only vendor I worked with to offer so much advice, resources, and a detailed email paper trail ahead of the wedding. I could write a novel, but I echo with what every other 5 star reviewer has said (and there’s a reason she only has 5 stars) — Whitney is a dream, and we thank every higher power that she was available to shoot our wedding day. No matter where you live, PNW, ADKs, anywhere — I promise you won't make a better choice than booking Whitney <3

and was immediately amazed at her work. After our initial chat over FaceTime we both loved her personality and knew we wanted her to be our photographer. When the week of our special day finally arrived, the weather was looking extremely iffy. Typical September in the ADKs! We booked an adventure elopement package and our plan was to hike Jay Mountain and have our ceremony at sunset. Knowing that the weather might present issues for our original plan, Whitney developed several alternate options for us, even offering to do something the day before! She really went above and beyond. We decided to hope for the best and initially stuck to our original plan. The weather in the morning was perfect and we were able to get photos together, with our two dogs and with our immediate family at our AirBnb. By the time we were ready to begin hiking, clouds quickly started covering the sky. We still pressed on. As we hiked, you could feel the temperature drop and it started to rain. We reached the first overlook and were fully socked in a cloud! We had time on our side and Whitney was down to do whatever we felt most comfortable with. We ultimately ended up hiking back down and doing our ceremony along the Ausable River. Despite the crazy weather and a last minute change in plans we still had the absolute best day. We will always have great stories to tell and will be forever grateful for Whitney’s creativity, flexibility and top notch talent!

a blast to work with. She is super organized, incredibly helpful with any planning questions, and takes the time to know your story, your uniqueness, and what you want for your day. We did a small Elopement in Lake Placid and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. We are so blessed to have Whitney’s beautiful images of our day throughout our home to remind us of our special day. I am sad she will not be in New York for future shoots, but Oregon is getting a fantastic photographer. We would absolutely recommend Whitney to anyone looking for beautiful photos that embody their love and the beauty of their venue. Working with Whitney was the best decision we could have made - she was fun, laid back, and incredible at her craft.

back to that moment because her images tell a story. We will be able to relive the magic and warmth of our wedding day over and over again for years to come because of her eye for detail. She's able to get those intimate moments on camera because Whitney begins the process by deeply wanting to get to know you and your significant other. She video chats all of her clients before they book to get a feel for their personalities. Within less than three minutes of meeting her via FaceTime, my husband and I KNEW our wedding day would not only be impeccably captured - but *enhanced* because we would have so much fun with Whitney throughout the day. That couldn't have been more true! After months of shared phone calls, e-mails, bouncing ideas off one another and getting to know each other better - my husband and I were SO excited to meet Whitney in person on our wedding day. Whitney's positivity is infectious. She is *determined* to make sure you get every image you want. She will keep you (and most importantly, your friends and family) on schedule. On top of that, she is an incredible resource. She lets you know right off the bat, she is there to help you throughout the entire process (regardless of whether it even has to do with your photos or not). She is the best sounding board for all your wedding planning because she is a true professional and she'll give you an honest opinion. When I initially stumbled upon her Instagram, I was toying with the idea of having a destination wedding in the Adirondacks. We hadn't booked anything yet - but I was definitely drawn to the woodsy, gorgeous lake setting of the Adirondacks. Scrolling through her pictures, I was gob smacked. So artistic, so intimate, so whimsical! I decided we ***had*** to book her and she captured our wedding in Lake Placid so beautifully! I truly could not imagine the wedding day or wedding planning without Whitney and I could never thank her enough for the gift of her photography!

edding she provided planning materials and advice. She helped us plan out our unique timeline and was flexible with changed. On the day of Whitney met us at our chosen trailhead for sunrise, prepared and ready to start hiking. Not only was she a great photographer but she was so much fun to hike with. Throughout the rest of the day she was ready with spare pins and quick fixes whenever we needed. Our family and friends told us all weekend how professional and laid back she was and how she made sure to capture everything and everyone. She was ready to go with a list of our family by name for requested group shots. She took full advantage of our venue and scoped out the best photo locations. We feel like our final gallery will fully capture our wonderful venue. We received our sneak peek photos quickly and have a clear timeline for when to expect our full gallery. Whitney has answered all of our questions and communicated clearly with us since we booked her over a year ago. Whitney was such a great photographer and we love all the photos we have from her! Thank you so much for making our wedding weekend memorable!!

with immediately and she captured us and our loved ones honestly and beautifully on a stunning mountaintop weekend in upstate NY. On top of her technical skill, Whitney's general expertise, unflappable demeanor, sense of humor, and love for her work infused our wedding with an infectious enthusiasm which carried us not only through a 15-hr day with two ceremonies but also through the entire planning process in months prior. Whitney offers insight and input at just the right junctures to keep you informed, grounded, and on-pace without making you feel behind, hurried, or pressured into anything that doesn't feel authentic to you and your partner. She'll help anticipate as many issues as could possibly be planned for and THEN she'll help you adapt to the inevitable plot twist(s) which skews your timeline and requires some quick thinking. We feel so lucky to have gotten to know Whitney as a person and artist over the course of this process and our friendship with her, along with the truly stunning gallery she delivered (ahead of schedule), will forever hold a place in our hearts. For what it's worth, we strongly recommend purchasing one of Whitney's bundles which includes an engagement session and some printed photos. Both things were well worth the investment and increased the value of the project as a whole. We love you, Whit! Thanks for all you did to make the best day of our lives everything we ever dreamed.

ts such as composition, lighting and framing. A great photographer, understands her subjects, gets to know the people she will shoot, understands their vision, their wants and their comfort zone. Whitney is without a doubt a great photographer. One glance at her portfolio will tell you that. My daughter was married on July 16, 2022 at the Garnet Hill Lodge in the heart of the Adirondacks. I had not met Whitney prior to the wedding as my daughter had made all the arrangements. What was immediately obvious to me, as father of the bride, was the connection Whitney had established with my daughter and how quickly she ingratiated herself to both sides of the family. She genuinely likes her clients and loves photography. Her passion is evident from the smile on her face as she shoots and the hours she spends editing and perfecting her shots. It was such a joy working with Whitney. She knows when and how to direct among family mayhem, when to listen and follow, and when to hang back and capture candid’s. Her gift is that she uses her incredible talents to captures YOUR vision. The excitement from my daughter as she reviewed and shared the shots was just priceless! They were exactly what SHE was looking for. Whiney, thank you for sharing your gift with us and for being such a joy to work with.

. She makes her couples and their guests feel at ease in front of the camera. We were initially drawn to Whitney for her expertise in capturing mountain weddings, she did that for us and so much more. She helped us a lot with our timeline for the day, ensuring there was enough time for all the photos we wanted. She was so responsive to all of questions— ones we didn’t know we would want to ask like, “Do fake flowers photograph as well as real flowers?” Our pictures came out stunning. Whitney is best out there. 100/10 would recommend.

. We had major friend crushes ever since our first video call! Whitney is also essentially a one stop shop for all of your pressing wedding questions. Need help crafting your perfect day? Creating the ideal timeline so that you're never in a rush? Finding the right outfit (or even borrowing from her huge client closet)? Coordinating timelines among vendors? She's got it all covered and more. Whitney is also a stellar communicator. She responded to our questions and my rambling emails way faster than I anticipated with tons of details, making planning and coordinating a much smoother experience. We were lucky enough to meet Whitney a month before our wedding (yay for her transition to the PNW!), where we recognized her ability to make you feel immediately at ease. Even if you're goofy and self-conscious in front of a camera like us, Whitney will gently guide you into a session with tips, prompts, and funny stories to keep you feeling relaxed and natural. When it finally came to our wedding, seeing Whitney again was like greeting one of our close friends. Everyone loved working with her and she somehow managed to work through our family/bridal party shot list with time to spare so that we could take part in the cocktail hour! I would say I have no idea how she managed that, but it's because she is on top of everything at all times (and even maintains a relaxed air throughout it all). Her finished photos are stunning and her editing process is super speedy too. Hiring Whitney is a gift to yourself--you will enjoy every moment working with her and will treasure the final products. I'm already scheming how our paths can cross again...ideally as soon as possible.

rt of the reason it was so perfect was Whitney. Talk about one of the most genuinely kind and happy souls you’ll ever encounter! Whitney was the utmost professional while shooting our engagement session, but that didn’t stop her from having fun with us- and Gus! She laughed when we laughed and never for one second made us feel awkward about being our authentic selves. Her shooting style was just the right vibe for us, mostly candids with some guidance here and there. From the perspective of the proposed: The photos we have from that day are amazing and looking at them transports me right back. I look through our gallery often with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes- I’m not kidding, they’re that good! The funny/kind of awkward things she has you try when she’s shooting seem SO WEIRD at first but looking at our gallery, I can see why they work. Who would think of acting like you were just a tad too tipsy after leaving a pub-crawl? Whitney! One of the BIGGEST bonuses from our shoot was evening of sneak-peaks, they were the perfect way to show our friends and family that we got engaged. From the perspective of the proposer: My original proposal plan fell to pieces due to COVID travel restrictions, and just when I thought all was lost- Whitney saved the day! I knew the time and a place, but finding the right photographer was a whole other battle as not all photographers are LGBTQ-friendly. Thankfully, Whitney made the process smoother than I ever anticipated. She ran through my plan with me and how I could make it work; we Facetimed/text and Whitney was so easy to talk to. Thanks to her brilliant acting skills, we were able to keep it a surprise until the very last second (literally, when my knee hit the ground)! I couldn’t be happier with our photos, it’s exactly what I wanted- Jess and I being ourselves and our love shining through. Whitney has ruined us and set such high expectations for ANYONE who ever takes photos for us in the future. We can guarantee this will not be the last time we see her!! For those in the upstate NY area and those in the PNW- don’t miss your chance to hire this amazing photographer, you won’t regret it!

e across my Instagram in 2017 when she photographed a friend’s wedding. Those photographs were extraordinary and I immediately followed her page. She continued to flood my Instagram feed with breathtaking photographs for the next four years before we decided to book her as our own photographer. Not only did I want a photographer that could deliver a beautiful gallery of photos like Whitney does, but I also wanted a photographer that specialized in small, intimate weddings in the great outdoors. My husband and I ended up having a hybrid-style wedding. We met Whitney EARLY on our wedding day to hike to a remote location for our private vows. We then met our small group of friends and family for a morning ceremony by the lake followed by a simple brunch reception. When you book with Whitney, you get access to her exclusive content and wedding planning guide. Within her wedding planning guide are sample timelines to help plan your day. With Whitney’s suggestions on locations and her sample timelines, we were able to create a timeline for this hybrid-style wedding, allowing us to truly have it all. Throughout this process, Whitney proved to be more than just a photographer. She became our consultant and planner, offering suggestions that made our wedding day both memorable and seamless. Whitney also made this possible with her excellent communication skills. She is prompt with her email responses and always excited to interact with you. And speaking of prompt, she delivers on the promise of sneak peeks. Since we had a small guest list for our wedding, Whitney’s sneak peek photographs were able to be shared with friends and family not in attendance allowing everybody to experience our wedding day. The sneak peeks were the perfect teaser to the beautiful full gallery delivered a few weeks later. Now, we have Whitney’s stunning photographs of our wedding day on display in our home and I obsess over them daily. I highly recommend booking Whitney as your wedding photographer, you will not regret it.

eface Lodge. We spoke with a few other photographers in the Lake Placid Area and had a variety of hesitations with each - they were either too stiff, too formal, too much pressure to make an immediate decision, etc . When we spoke with Whitney for our first time she put zero pressure on us to commit, worked with us to make a schedule that fit around our goals for the day, and was overall extremely adaptable. She responds in a timely manner and works with you to get the best package figured out. Whitney loves what she does and it shows while she works. Everyone in the wedding loved having Whitney around! Prior to our session, Whitney showed up to make sure that she had located perfect areas to conduct our photoshoot - no time was wasted in finding the perfect photo spots once our session started. She shot a session with myself and the groom in the snow and it was a fun, fluid session. We had a lot of laughs throughout. None of the poses were forced or overly stiff due to Whitney's ability to make people feel at ease. During intimate moments Whitney was able to fade into the background and still capture the perfect shots. We are all thrilled with how the photos from our wedding turned out and thankful that we got to have Whitney with us for our wedding day.

website, I received a response in less than 24 hours and then we were Facetiming to meet each other within a few days! Whitney treats every couple the same, no matter how big or small your elopement or wedding party is. It was just me and my husband present at our elopement but Whitney made us feel like a priority amongst her many other couples every step of the way. Anytime I had a question, Whitney was extremely quick to respond and was able to provide such helpful advice. Her planning guide that she provides once you book with her was SO helpful and not only listed a ton of recommended vendors, but helpful tips for the day of your elopement such as what to bring, what to wear, and ideas for things to do. We ended up booking an AirBnb from her guide and we loved it! One of the benefits of hiring Whitney is that she lives right in the Adirondacks region and knows the most beautiful, secluded spots to get married. We trusted her to pick a location for us and have no regrets. She really works with each couple to customize their big day to their wants/needs and then crafts a timeline so that you know what to expect. We never had our photos taken prior to our elopement and were worried about looking awkward in front of the camera. Whitney makes you feel so relaxed and never forces you to do something you don't want to do. We had an absolute blast and our time with her flew by. Whitney sent us our sneaks peeks and full album in lightning speed and this was during her busiest season in the Fall. All of our friends and family have been amazed by her work and we can't stop looking at our photos! I don't know how Whitney does it but all I know is that you will not have any regrets hiring her. We could not have asked for a more professional, fun, and talented photographer to work with. Thank you Whitney for such an amazing experience!

re. She cares. Period. She goes above and beyond to make you feel confident and comfortable with the process and most importantly on your big day. She was so amazing to work with and the way she handled everything the day of gave my husband and I so much peace and security on our big day. That’s important and not something everyone can do. It wasnt expected it was something she just did! She helped to manage things way outside of her pay / contract. She went with the flow, was never pushy and didn’t make those dreaded portrait photos ever feel awkward or forced! I spent so much time reviewing the images she masterfully put together and she nailed it. Every detail. Every shot. Nothing was missing. I can’t even believe Whitney did what she did on her own without another photographer. I think she was on average in 57 places at once, while also tending to my potentially needy but definitely sensitive father. My husband and I laughed looking at the images she curated, we cried and we were filled with pure emotion. All kinds! It is so incredibly evident that she truly is the ideal person to work with. Whitney takes care of her clients, shes easy going and easy to work with but at the same time organized and direct. She knows what is needed to make everything perfectly ..happen ! Every person who has seen our photos have been in awe. These are memories (photos) I will keep in my heart forever. There is no need to look any further. Like please do not. Thanks. ❤️

er) and it really paid off as we ended up with the most amazing mountaintop sunset photos! She made it fun, stress free, and truly captured our personalities (even our black lab, Rado, haha). Whitney helped turn dreams into reality!

re in love with our photos and love reliving the day through them. So many little details were captured that were real time reactions (big laughs, lots of tears, and everything in between). Whitney was so helpful in figuring out our timeline and worked with us so that we also got to hike the next day in the mountains we love and do an adventure session just us two. We had the best of both worlds because of her. Whitney is a wonder to work with and we are over the moon with our experience with her.

eing a talented photographer she is such a wonderful person. She is easy to communicate with and prompt via email through the planning stages. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable while she was photographing us. We felt calm and confident knowing our wedding was in the hands of a professional like Whitney. She is truly in a class of her own!

hrough all of our pictures!! She made our day so special and memorable- not only because of the pictures you took literally documented our day, she helped keep our day flowing smoothly and stress free!! We keep bragging to everyone about how amazing Whitney was and how we could not imagine working with anyone else!! We are so obsessed with staring at these pictures!! It is going to be so hard to choose which ones we hang around our home, and that's the best kind of problem to have if you ask me! So so happy we got to work with Whitney!

our wedding day with all our loved ones and, while looking for photographers, we were immediately impressed by Whitney's work. Once we met her over Zoom we knew she was the photographer for us. As with any outdoor event, little glitches with weather/location popped up and Whitney was right there with us with some fantastic expert advice. During the day Whitney brought amazing energy and fun photo ideas. We were pleasantly suprised by an extremely quick turnaround with our entire portfolio and every single photo tells the story of our day. We have sooo many favorites to pick from. Seriously, if you're thinking of going with Whitney - do it! She will ensure you have the absolute best photos on your wedding day.

r was put to an end with a small ceremony event that she helped us plan. You hear horror stories within the wedding industry this year- Vendors and clients unable to compromise with contracts under these unforeseen circumstances. But thank god that wasn’t our situation. Whitney gratuitously worked with us to come up with another plan (after helping tremendously with Plan A), despite it being less lucrative and more work for her! Our day and our photos were far more intimate and relaxed than they ever would have been with Plan A. Whitney is in it for all the right reasons and we are so blessed to have had her capture and be a huge part of our special day, the brightest part of 2020. She is not only passionate but extremely talented and can make even the most awkward of awkward turtles look damn good in photos.

o much fun during our engagement shoot with her, and are even more excited for our wedding (if that was possible). You definitely want someone that you will enjoy being around on your wedding day, especially if it is the just two of you and her. She is genuine, caring, witty and fun! Also, she says that she does wedding photos and does your family because they are part of the wedding. Given that I have family members with special needs, I was a little nervous about this, so added some time to our engagement session to have her take family pictures. Well some of my favorite pictures she took are of my family and the real emotion and love she was able to capture. I certainly can't say that my fiancé and I are the most photogenic, or have mastered not being awkward in front of the camera, but I am confident we will have pictures that make us look less awkward and capture all the emotion of the day. I can’t wait work with Whitney more and highly recommend her!

t you might not get from her photos alone is her authenticity and the actual effort she puts in to get to know her subjects personally. It’s amazing how much more natural you are going to look in your photos if you feel comfortable with the person on the other side of the camera who embraces your weirdness and awkwardness as much as you do.   So yes, with Whitney you get the “WOW” shots (seriously, be prepared for audible gasps!) that look like movie posters, and even the “for your parent’s mantle” shots. But what you also get is someone who cares about the people and the places she is shooting. Whitney will have scouted your location for the best light, have the timing of sunrise (or sunset) down to the minute, have a list of your family's names to make sure you don’t miss any group shots, and most importantly will happily listen to you talk for 2+ hours straight up a mountain so you can adequately warn any bears that may be lurking in the dark.   Whitney worked with us every step of the way to be able to photograph both our small, more traditional wedding as well as our sunrise hike up a high peak the next day with us to capture our private vows/love in the place that we love. We feel so lucky to be able to look back at the story of the weekend through the photographs Whitney took for years to come.

r style and ability to capture the true emotions of couples and after our first facetime call, I learned exactly how she makes that happen. Her calm and carefree demeanor was exactly what we were looking for and after the first phone call, I knew she was perfect for our wedding day. We first met when she shot our engagement photos where I was a bit nervous about being photographed but she made it so easy. Not only does she have great energy, but she also has the absolute best sense of humor - infamous for great one-liners. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience of working with Whitney and I can't recommend her enough.

ecause the images were just so … real. They showed couples as they really were, not overly edited or posed but full of genuine emotion and love. From our first video call with Whitney, we knew she was the photographer for us. She was fun to talk to, professional but relaxed, listened to what we wanted, and made some suggestions that helped make our day perfect. She was so flexible and generous with her time helping us when we had to change our original wedding date, suggesting places for outdoor ceremony sites, and adjusting wedding day timelines. Leading up to our wedding day, I was somewhat nervous about having someone photograph our intimate moments but Whitney made us feel so comfortable and had lots of tricks for making our portrait session fun while delivering images that truly captured our love. All this to say, we are so grateful to Whitney and cannot recommend Mountainaire Gatherings enough for others in search of a wedding photographer!

whatever we had in mind! Would highly recommend!

CH FUN. We were both a little nervous about taking photos and feeling awkward, but Whitney immediately put us at ease... and made us feel like models. The photos are stunning and we can't wait for our wedding this summer!

it would be the best decision and we would have the best time of our lives! My husband and I were supposed to get married in Hawaii, but – thanks 2020 – could not travel there. Neither of us had been to the Adirondacks before, but we felt fairly certain that we would be able to travel to NY from NJ despite the virus. We discovered Mountainaire Gatherings on Instagram, and something about her photos just resonated with us. We slept on the idea of eloping in the Adirondacks, then reached out to her. Two days later we were video chatting with Whitney. She requires this of all prospective couples to be sure that we like her (and I suppose vice versa) before booking her. While it may seem awkward at first, it does really help break the ice and you don't show up to your wedding day trusting a stranger to document your day - she's a friend and we truly felt that way, After signing the contract, Whitney jumped into planning mode. Whitney is super responsive via email. We probably exchanged emails daily, especially in the beginning stages of planning. She was our photographer, our officiant (although she does not offer this service for all her packages), our wedding planner and our unofficial local guide. In other words, she is invaluable to us. She planned our elopement in literally less than five weeks. We knew nothing about the ADK, so we relied on her and her experience for so much. Whitney helped us decide where to stay – she even sent us ideas of cabins to rent that would photograph well just in case the weather didn't work in our favor. She sent us a bunch of itineraries based on what she knew about what we wanted out of our day, and with this, we knew that she HEARD what we said. There are so many things we love about Whitney but here are a few highlights: She is honest and transparent. She wants you to enjoy your day, so she will objectively lay things out for you to choose how you want your day to go, but with realistic expectations. She wants you to be prepared. A week or two before our elopement, she sent us weather expectations, tips on how to prepare, etc. In her free time, she finds new trails and her hard work pays off. The trail we ended up choosing was a trail she recently explored. On the evening of our elopement, we were the only people on the mountain (we passed three people coming down as we were going up). Yes, the High Peaks are cool, but having an entire mountain to ourselves is rad as heck! Whitney is just an amazing human. She's humble, she works hard. She is hilarious! We laughed so much together and had so much fun. It really feels like you are hiking and hanging out with a friend, she makes it that comfortable. As a one woman operation, she also managed to capture more perspectives and vantage points than we thought possible, and her turnaround time is impressive. Her photography skills are unparalleled. Our friends and family cannot believe the photos from our elopement are real, because Whitney is THAT good. Whitney literally saved our 2020. She made our wedding happen, and she made it even better than we could have imagined. Our day was so magical, intimate and absolutely perfect! We cannot recommend Mountainaire Gatherings enough! Send her a message now! You won't regret it!

iking elopements. Whitney was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the process. She was very thorough and communicative. Not only did she offer some great location ideas, she offered many tips for how to prep for our big day. Whitney is a talented photographer and has an energetic, positive way of capturing candid, genuine moments. I highly recommend Whitney and plan to have her take future photos for other life events. Thank you for capturing our wedding day so beautifully, Whit!

. Seriously... she gives THE BEST advice, our day wouldn’t have been the same without her. Every step of her unique and personal process from inquiry emails, Skype call, plan one then plan two, timeline planning ... the list goes on and on, was like a warm virtual hug. Her energy is amazing, and kept our day light silky and full love! My husband and I rarely slow down to take pictures of ourselves and now we have enough portraits to last a life time! We are so grateful for this amazing experience, and I already recommend her to all my outdoorsy friends that are soon to be hitched! 🙌🏼✨ You’re the best Whit! 💕 Mike and Liz Figliomeni

mfortable and at ease. I had 100% confidence in her and trusted her with every last detail of the day. The pictures were stunning and people can't stop talking about them. Whitney went along with all of our crazy ideas including getting into a canoe in our wedding attire, going on a hike during the first look and did a winter hiking engagement session with us. I can't recommend her enough!

ngle detail... and Whitney captured Every. Single. Detail. Every smile, every touch, every kiss, every tear, every laugh, every dance and every tender moment you can imagine. Whitney helps you to feel at ease, knows all the right things to say to get you into photogenic positions and creates intimate moments where you forget she is even on the other side of a camera lens. Whitney, your photos will always be a reminder to us that courage and inclusiveness will breed the strongest kind of joy and love-and what a joy to have it all captured in your breathtaking photographic talents.The feelings that overtake you on your wedding day are once in a lifetime and Whitney captured those feelings expertly in her photos. Our gratitude in being able to relive each feeling again and again through pictures cannot be expressed in words. I couldn't recommend Whitney and Mountainaire Gatherings enough!

nality and ability to make Josh and I comfortable was the cherry on top of it all. We looked at and inquired with various photographers but once we saw Whitney's photos and did a FaceTime interview with her we knew who we wanted. Whitney only exceeded our expectations and made our wedding day so much more special. She delivered our photos a week ago and I have looked through them everyday since!

. She was such a pleasure to have with my on my wedding day and was able to capture perfect moments that I will be able to look back on forever.

g images. Whit makes a point of getting to know you as a couple before shooting, making the whole experience more enjoyable, fun and less awkward!! Choosing a wedding photographer was a very important decision for us and we were so happy with our photos and experience. Whit was wonderful at capturing natural moments and blending into the day, not obstructing moments but simply capturing them. Her talent at outdoor/nature photography paired with weddings makes her work beautiful and unique and works of art to have for a lifetime!

photos and our special day better than we could have ever hoped for. We would highly recommend Whitney to anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to feel comfortable! Thank you so much Whitney!

our photos from her. I only wish we would have booked her for more time and an engagement shoot because she’s so awesome!!

d in August. Whitney hiked with us to the top of Mount Jo and took the most stunning pictures. She was a joy to work with, and we were beyond excited to see her again for our wedding. She didn't disappoint! Our sneak peaks have been incredible. If you're getting married... well, anywhere... hire Whitney!!

ter I reached out to her so we could get to know each other. I loved that she found it important to have a relationship with her clients rather than just booking with anyone. I highly recommend taking advantage of the engagement session, it was a great way to meet her and get comfortable with her, instead of first meeting her on your wedding day where you’re probably already going to be nervous! Even if you don’t feel comfortable behind the camera, Whitney finds a way to make you laugh and capture genuine moments. She always calmed my anxious mind on all the details, from outfits to locations and everything in between. When it came time to plan out our big day, she sent me a whole timeline which was amazing as this was the thing I was dreading putting together the most! After coordinating with other vendors, we tweaked her original timeline just a little and the day went off without a hitch. Our gallery was sent to us much sooner than we anticipated, even with how busy she is and it being the holiday season! Whitney simply was amazing and I’m so glad we hired her to capture our special day. We will forever be grateful for her amazing photos!

ney for our engagement photos and on our wedding day. We were in such great hands and our photos are turned out better than anything we could have ever imagined. Whitney made us feel like we were lifelong friends and so comfortable. The smiles and laughter shown in our photos is so pure and Whitney was able to capture us. We are forever grateful for the amount of time she spent with us. When she found out our whole wedding party was willing to hike through a foot of snow in below freezing temperatures to get group shots she ran with it! She is down for all the adventures and amazing ideas that get thrown her way. Our photos are one of the favorite things from my wedding and our day would not have been the same without Whitney.

e that yields the most beautiful and unique wedding photos. Whitney shot our engagement pictures early this summer and the amount of compliments we received were outrageous. We CANNOT wait to see our wedding photos! Whitney is timely, professional, and so so sweet. Stop your search and book Mountainaire Gatherings for your woodsy wedding!

choose a location and she nailed it. We met in the dark at the trailhead, hiked (and slipped!) up the mountain in the dark, froze our buns off at the top - and were rewarded with the most ridiculously beautiful photos!! Whitney even carried my bouquet on the hike when it wouldn't stay tucked into my backpack! She's personable as well as professional. We chatted the whole hike up, and at the top she knew exactly where to have us stand/walk/move to get the best photos. Some of her ideas sounded silly to us at the time but resulted in the most gorgeous images! Plus the smiles were genuine (maybe that was her plan all along)! At one point she was snapping away and finally said, "Look behind you!" I was thinking there was a bear or something...nope, a big, beautiful rainbow! The day couldn't have been more perfect! She delivered our gallery promptly (4 weeks) even during a super busy season and every single image is gorgeous. We highly recommend Whitney and would absolutely work with her again!!

k with natural light and to capture the ethereal "in the moment" of people in grand landscapes is truly breathtaking. Our wedding photos got more than a few "OH MY GOSH WHO IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER?! That photo doesn't look real!!" reactions from family and friends. They have all been blown away - as have we - by the beauty of the photos. On a personal note, Whitney is awesome to work with. She has a warm, laid-back attitude, flexibility, and a sense of humor in hectic and tense situations (which is invaluable during a crazy wedding weekend!). From our engagement photo shoot onwards, she made me and my husband feel comfortable and casual, and I truly appreciated all of her additional advice beyond just photo-related wedding details, from flowers to event timelines. She was a huge help, and our family and wedding party loved her too. She also has a great sense of adventure, so if you're up for a mountain-top photo shoot, wading through some streams, or frolicking in the woods, she's the one for you! We will be eternally grateful for how wonderful Whitney was to work with, and how perfectly she captured so much of the pure emotion and beauty of our wedding weekend. My advice is BOOK HER FOR YOUR WEDDING IMMEDIATELY!! Ask her to travel to you, listen to all her advice, and look forward to some breathtaking photos from your wedding!