Zach and Elijah proposal photography in Columbia County at Klocke Estate overlooking the Catskills

Sometimes clients speak for themselves. “Jonathan took our engagement photos, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. He has a great eye for detail and knows exactly what shots will look best. He was very responsive, easy to communicate with, and made us feel comfortable throughout the session, Elijah.” But if you know me, … Continue reading Zach and Elijah proposal photography in Columbia County at Klocke Estate overlooking the Catskills

Hiking to Great Heights for Proposal Photography above Windham New York

By Jonathan Ment Photography The lure of the mountains here in our part of the Catskills has always been strong for a Catskills photographer. Their beauty is one of the things that drew me here to make my home.    And as a photographer, they never disappoint. For so many day trippers and weekenders, they’re … Continue reading Hiking to Great Heights for Proposal Photography above Windham New York

Photographing Exteriors for Real Estate Listings

Photographing Exteriors for Real Estate Listings By Jonathan Ment Jonathan Ment Photography doesn’t operate a walk-in photography practice. I’m not paying rent on a main street studio where people can wander in off the street and have their picture taken. This sort of studio still exists on some level, but in the age of selfies … Continue reading Photographing Exteriors for Real Estate Listings

Photographing Cindy, Robert and Maple at a surprise proposal in Windham

By Jonathan Ment When it comes to booking photography for weddings, there are more mothers, or mother's-in-law, arranging the specifics than men. Proposals on the other hand? Often a different story. While I have been contacted by the occasional friend or sister (link) It is generally the ones doing the asking and in more traditional … Continue reading Photographing Cindy, Robert and Maple at a surprise proposal in Windham

Bar Mitzvah Photography in Tannersville NY

By Jonathan Ment Obscured To Respect Privacy Among the subjects I have the pleasure to photograph, at least in recent years, is the occasional bar mitzvah. For those who don’t know, it’s a coming of age celebration marking a lad’s 13th birthday. Some young women celebrate their Bas Mitzvah, but not generally in the orthodox … Continue reading Bar Mitzvah Photography in Tannersville NY