
This may be the most dreaded step in elopement planning, but I promise its not so bad…
Tinara Kohlbrenner
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This post shows a late summer time engagement session with Johanna and Jarrett, at Allegany State Park
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Utica is an awesome historic city with wonderful art murals, architecture, and of course a loyal college sports fan base! Marissa and Dustin chose to have the stunning marble white backdrop of the Utica Train Station for their engagement session. Marissa enjoys the chic and bright atmosphere the station provides, and who doesn’t love a […]
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Dorese and Tucker made their way to the top of this local Adirondack peak to renew their elopement vows. It was a drizzly and chilly afternoon in the fall.
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Johnny and Alysa had a whole day to spend doing what they loved: Seeing the Adirondack peaks. Taking the 2.5 hour drive to Coney Mountain, one of the Tupper Lakes Trifecta peaks, is where we start our story…
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Hey there, I'm Tinara!
I'm not some watered-down elopement photographer.
Fair warning, I live life unfiltered, I love a good curse word and a bitchin' high-peak sandwich.
I'm based in Upstate NY just a tad south of the Adirondack Park.
Against the Grain is essentially my middle name,.. and also the title of my podcast -- But its also the path you've chosen to take for your dream wedding or elopement experience.
I can't wait to get to know all about what sets your soul on fire, and create this amazing experience It's a wild ride, so hold on and have fun, after all this is what i do!
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