Hi, I am Samantha Meiss
Time doesn’t slow down — so I photograph it.
The laughter, the emotion, the in-between moments, and the beautiful chaos that make life real are what pull me behind the camera. Photography became my way of freezing time and turning everyday moments into something you can hold onto forever.
With nearly 20 years of experience and a background in fine arts, I bring both creativity and intention to every session. As the owner of CNY Photographs, I specialize in engagement, wedding, and boudoir photography, and I absolutely love working with seniors, newborns, and families too. My goal is simple: create images that feel bold, emotional, and unmistakably you.
Hi, I am Courtney Dugan
I don’t believe in forcing moments—or people.
With nearly a decade of experience and a background in fashion design, I approach photography with a trained eye for detail and an intuitive understanding of human connection. My sessions are guided, but never rigid. Elevated, but never intimidating.
I know how it feels to be in front of the camera, which means I know how to make it feel easier. More natural. More you. My job isn’t to change who you are—it’s to reflect it back to you in a way that feels honest, confident, and powerful.
Every session is built on intention, trust, and a whole lot of care. Because photography, to me, isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, confidence, and capturing you exactly as you are in this season of life.
"How wonderful to be who I am, made out of earth and water, my own thoughts, my own fingerprints — all that glorious, temporary stuff."
- MARY OLIVER
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