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Seasoned with weddings
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Nathan Bogardus
Nathan Bogardus
Owner / Primary Photographer

9 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Hello there! We specialize in cultivating relaxed, elevated wedding-day experiences that bring out the best in you and your partner.

We're passionate about natural-looking, beautifully lit wedding photos that highlight the unique essence and raw emotions of your most meaningful relationships. We help you plan the perfect timeline so that you and your partner can stay connected throughout the day and take your time to enjoy being with your guests.

We offer bespoke packages, custom-tailored for exactly what you need. Bogardus Photography is based out of Albany but frequently shoots weddings in Westchester, Saratoga, Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

I'm Nathan - please call me and together we'll plan a phenomenal celebration!

Services Offered

Bogardus Photography provides photography for weddings, engagements, and other special events. We specialize in capturing the essence of your celebration, focusing on the beautiful, candid moments of your unique relationship. We love to blend our passion for aesthetics with your personal character and style. Bogardus Photography provides several different packages for you to choose from in order to accommodate your budget. Our photography services and items include:

  • Additional hours
  • Engagement photoshoot
  • High-resolution images
  • One event per day
  • Second photographer
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Video
  • Wedding portraits
  • Albums
  • Canvases
  • Digital files
  • Matted prints
  • Prints
  • Save-the-date cards
  • Thank-you cards

Operating out of Albany, New York, Bogardus Photography is a wedding photography studio dedicated to preserving the magic of each couple's special day.

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

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Reviews of Bogardus Photography

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Nathan and his team at Bogardus Photography are highly praised for their exceptional professionalism, organization, and talent in capturing beautiful and meaningful moments on wedding days. Reviewers commend Nathan for his down-to-earth approach, ability to put couples at ease, and delivery of stunning photos that preserve memories in a natural and artistic way. Clients appreciate Nathan's communication, flexibility, and dedication in creating personalized and magical wedding videos that exceed expectations. Bogardus Photography is recommended for providing top-notch services and making couples feel comfortable and relaxed during their special day.

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Nathan and his team at Bogardus Photography are highly praised for their exceptional professionalism, organization, and talent in capturing beautiful and meaningful moments on wedding days. Reviewers commend Nathan for his down-to-earth approach, ability to put couples at ease, and delivery of stunning photos that preserve memories in a natural and artistic way. Clients appreciate Nathan's communication, flexibility, and dedication in creating personalized and magical wedding videos that exceed expectations. Bogardus Photography is recommended for providing top-notch services and making couples feel comfortable and relaxed during their special day.

Ann
Ann F. Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Skills and Service - Highly Recommend!

Our wedding was the most magical day of our lives, and thanks to Bogardus Photography, we have a beautiful video that allows us to relive those precious moments whenever we wish. We hired Nate as our wedding videographer after he contacted me after attending a local wedding expo. From the start, his professionalism shone through.

Nathan's exceptional communication skills ensured a smooth and straightforward experience. He was always prompt in responding to our inquiries, which made us feel valued and reassured. On the wedding day, Nate's presence was a calming force amidst the excitement. He arrived early, was well-prepared, and was ready to start filming. His reliability, promptness, and ability to solve problems on the fly were simply outstanding. Despite the wedding's hectic nature, Nathan made the filming process comfortable and stress-free for everyone involved.

When we received the final product, we were absolutely blown away. Nate managed to turn our vision into a reality, creating a wedding video that was both intimate and cinematic. He captured every emotion, every smile, and every tear, weaving them into a narrative that perfectly encapsulated the essence of our special day. What stood out was how Nate added his unique talent to enhance the final product, making it truly ours. The video was customized to fit our requests and it surpassed our expectations in every way.
In conclusion, Nathan is an exceptional wedding videographer whose passion for his craft is evident in his work. He has given us a priceless keepsake that we will treasure forever. If you're looking for a videographer who offers a seamless experience, outstanding service, and a final product that exceeds expectations, we wholeheartedly recommend Bogardus Photography.
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Jessica Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars!!!

We are so grateful to have found Bogardus Photography for our wedding! We really wanted to be able to be present, be happy and enjoy our wedding day. Nathan seemed to understand that from the minute we met him. He’s very kind and was very helpful and organized throughout the planning process. His passion for what he does is evident in every conversation! We had Julio as our wedding day photographer and he was phenomenal as well! He kept things laid back and most importantly, got some truly beautiful photos that I didn’t think were possible! So many people told us that the day would go by in a blink of an eye. But both of us feel like we were able to relax, be ourselves and enjoy the day! We love reliving the day through the photos! You captured the day perfectly! Thank you both for your part in making our day so special!
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Raina Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Artistic Talent- capturing meaningful moments!

Our photos are stunning, and Nathan managed to showcase such meaningful moments in such a natural and artistic way. His talent and eye for detail truly shine through, and I’m so grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully.
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Sydney Sent on 07/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Don't second guess it... book Nathan!!!

Nathan and his team provided nothing but top-notch professionalism, skill, and kindness. He is not just a person with a camera who likes taking photos, his eye is truly something special! He captured the most wonderful moments between us, during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day and has a wonderful way of guiding you while photographing without making it feel forced, unnatural, or awkward. The Bogardus team (Nathan as our primary contact and photographer, Monica as a second photographer, and Hamlin as a new videographer addition) all went above and beyond with delivering the best photo/video coverage of our wedding day. Planning a wedding is a ton of effort so don't add extra stress by booking vendors that add to that stress! Nathan and his team will be all that you want and more, I can't stress THIS enough.
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Olivia Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend

I feel extraordinarily grateful that I happened to meet Nathan at a local wedding expo. In our first conversation I could tell that he was incredibly down to Earth and just the type of person that I would want to have involved on our special day. He and his assistant (Hamlin) were incredible to work with on our wedding day. He took all of the standard photos that we wanted and amazing candids as well. He's great at making you feel relaxed and like your true self to let that shine through in photos and isn't afraid to try some out of the box ideas. If you're looking for a photographer for your special day, I HIGHLY recommend Nathan.
Allison
Allison Sent on 05/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos

Nathan was great to work with. He was always communicative prior to event. Met or emailed us multiple times to make sure we were all on the same page on photos for the day. Photos returned quickly and are amazing! Would highly recommend to any future couples!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience!

Nathan and his team did an incredible job with our wedding! The photos are truly stunning, we can't stop looking at them, he truly captured the day. On top of that, Nathan is a great guy - patient, kind, responsive, and attentive. I was nervous about being the center of attention, but him and his team put me immediately at ease. We highly recommend him!
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Shaunak Sent on 02/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

Nathan is amazing at what he does. He knew a lot of good spots in and around Albany. Really professional, and delivered photos as promised.
Wyatt
Wyatt Sent on 02/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply a great person and photographer

From the moment I met Nate at a wedding expo, his energy was incredibly genuine and welcoming. As a wedding DJ, I work with a ton of wedding photographers and really appreciate the great ones. Nate is truly one of the greats. Not only is his personality awesome, but his work is incredible. Since Nate and I have met, we have worked several events together. Every time I walk into a wedding and see Nate behind the camera, I instantly smile and know the day is going to be fun! As a vendor, it's important to me to enjoy the other vendors I work with. It makes the day better when the team vibes well. Nate is just so easy to vibe with that every time we come together, it's absolute magic!

If you're looking for a laid-back, super-talented photographer who is down-to-earth and authentic as heck, this is your guy. I recommend him to everyone I know...

This man doesn't just take photos; he captures memories in the most breathtaking way. He will immortalize your most important moments, ensuring they are frozen in time forever so that you can relive them over and over.
J
Jessica Sent on 01/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

Nathan was an amazing photographer! From our very first phone call I felt comfortable that Nathan would be able to deliver the best service for my special day. Through our engagement photo session, my husband and I were able to get to know Nathan, recognizing immediately that he was a genuine and kind person. He was very responsive throughout the whole process. He also reviewed my wedding day timeline and photo list to make sure I had included all the details. My entire family was very impressed with Nathan and his team’s work on the wedding day. They made everyone feel very comfortable and made sure we were running on time (we were actually ahead of schedule most of the day!) Our photos are absolutely gorgeous! I highly recommend Nathan and his team. We will be using him again to capture future life milestones!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Nathan Bogardus
Nathan Bogardus
Owner / Primary Photographer
Hamlin
Hamlin
2nd Photographer / Lighting Assistant / Life of the Party
Julio
Julio
Associate Photographer

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Bogardus Photography frequently asked questions

Bogardus Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
Bogardus Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Bogardus Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Bogardus Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Bogardus Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Bogardus Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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