Business Details
Saratoga Springs Wedding Photography & Cinema
The Harris is a Saratoga Springs-based fine art photography and cinema studio dedicated to preserving cherished memories through storytelling imagery. Founded by Makayla and Dave Harris, our personalized approach combines artistic direction with authentic chemistry to deliver impactful visuals that capture life's most profound moments. With over a decade of combined experience in wedding and family photography, we specialize in creating heirloom-quality products that transform memories into tangible art.Our full-service experience includes curated consultations, on-location sessions, and custom-designed albums that reflect each client's unique narrative. We serve the Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, Berkshires, and global destinations, maintaining a limited booking capacity to ensure exceptional attention to detail for every client.
Services
Wedding Photography
Cinematic Videography
Engagement Sessions
Boudoir Photography
Family Portraits
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of combined expertise in fine art wedding photography and cinema
- Our full-service approach includes curated heirloom product design and display guidance
- We maintain a limited booking capacity to ensure personalized attention
- Specialists in creating emotionally resonant, story-driven visual narratives
- Award-winning photographers featured in top-tier wedding publications
What people say
Works of art
True professionals
Amazing job
Emotionally resonant
Heirloom quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures timeless moments through artistic composition and emotional storytelling. Using advanced lighting techniques and candid observation, we document ceremonies and receptions with both traditional and contemporary approaches. Each collection includes high-resolution digital files and print-ready materials for creating lasting memories that reflect your unique celebration.
Cinematic Videography
We create cinematic wedding films that transform your special day into an emotionally resonant narrative. Our team uses professional-grade equipment and storytelling techniques to capture audio, movement, and atmosphere. Each film includes multiple angles, drone footage, and custom editing to produce a theatrical-quality keepsake that preserves your wedding story.
Engagement Sessions
Our engagement photography sessions help couples build rapport while creating beautiful imagery for wedding invitations and decor. We offer location scouting, styling guidance, and multiple outfit changes to capture your relationship's authentic essence. These sessions also serve as valuable practice for your wedding day photography experience.
Boudoir Photography
This service offers private, empowering portrait sessions that celebrate individual beauty and confidence. We provide styling assistance, professional hair and makeup options, and multiple outfit selections to create tasteful, artistic images that make perfect wedding gifts or personal keepsakes.
Family Portraits
We specialize in creating heirloom family portraits that capture generational connections and milestones. Our sessions include multi-generational coordination, lifestyle documentation, and custom product design to preserve your family's story through artful, timeless imagery that will be cherished for generations.
People
Makayla Harris
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 12+ years of experience specializing in wedding and family portraiture. Known for capturing authentic emotions and creating timeless compositions that reflect each client's unique story.
Dave Harris
Cinematographer
Experienced filmmaker with expertise in wedding cinematography and commercial production. Brings technical precision and artistic vision to every project, creating emotionally resonant films that preserve life's most important moments.
Molli
Associate Photographer
Specializes in vogue-inspired posing and candid moment capture. Known for her energetic approach and ability to make clients feel comfortable while creating dynamic, emotionally charged imagery.
Courtney
Photography Assistant
Passionate about visual storytelling with a focus on wedding day details and emotional documentation. Brings enthusiasm and technical expertise to every session while maintaining artistic integrity.
Joe
Cinematography Assistant
Detail-oriented filmmaker with expertise in lighting and audio capture. Contributes to creating cinematic experiences that authentically document each client's unique story through thoughtful composition and technical precision.
Questions
What photography and videography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, cinematic videography, engagement sessions, boudoir photography, and family portraits with heirloom-quality product creation.
Which locations do you serve?
Our primary service areas include Saratoga Springs, Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, Berkshires, and select global destinations for destination weddings.
How do you ensure authentic storytelling in your work?
Through candid anticipation, artistic direction, and emotional chemistry capture, we create narratives that preserve the genuine essence of each moment.
What makes your heirloom products unique?
We offer custom-designed albums, framed art, and specialty prints using archival materials for lasting preservation of your most meaningful memories.
How many weddings do you photograph annually?
We maintain a limited booking capacity of 20-25 weddings annually to ensure exceptional quality and personalized attention for each couple.
