With so many new faces here and stepping into a rebrand, I realized something…
A lot of you might not know the story behind the name Driven Photography. So, it felt like the perfect time to introduce myself.
Hi, I’m Devon! 👋🏼The face, owner & photographer behind Driven Photography.
Yes, the name is intentional. When I chose the name Driven, it wasn’t just about starting a business. It represents the way I move through life.
I’ve always been someone who is driven...
to build something bigger than myself,
to create meaningful work,
to support other people chasing their dreams,
and to document moments that deserve to be remembered.
Photography became the place where all of that collided.
“Driven” isn’t just about cars, movement, or chasing big dreams (although I do love ALL of those).
It’s about the MINDSET behind everything I create.
I built this brand with one goal:
to create moments that make people feel something.
Driven to capture confidence.
Driven to celebrate real life.
Driven to document memories that will matter years from now.
Here’s what you’ll find around here:
✨ Weddings
✨ Branding sessions
✨ Portraits
✨ Movement & editorial style imagery
✨ Real moments that deserve to be remembered
But more than anything, this space is about confidence and community.
If you’ve ever stepped in front of my camera, you already know...
I’m probably your biggest hype woman.
Because a great photography experience isn’t just about the photos it’s about how you feel while they’re being created.
So when you book with me, you’re not just getting a photographer.
You’re getting someone who is genuinely driven to make you feel confident, seen, and celebrated.
& if you’re new here, I’m really glad you found your way to my corner of the internet. 🤍
Welcome!
📍 Upstate NY Photographer
📸 Weddings | Branding | Portraits
Screaming thank you to Modern Mother Photography for creating these wonderful images for me to be able to start my rebrand and my launch of a business that truly defines me.
#upstatenyphotographer #drivenphotography #brandingphotographer #weddingphotographer #womeninbusiness #creativeentrepreneur
We, unfortunately, must issue a formal apology.
After careful consideration, we’ve decided to publicly address the situation.
Swipe to read the official statement. 🤍
📸 💋-D
This kiddo has no idea how much she means to the world! The bond between her mom and her horse is amazing but his love already for that tiny peanut is immaculate!
To say I’m obsessed with this session is a understatement!
What I think I look like filming content:
🎬📸😮💨
What my client actually sees:
☕️👍🏻🧍🏼♀️
No because why do I look like I’m supervising construction instead of filming jetski content 😂
#BehindTheScenes #JetSkiLife #ContentCreator #DrivenPhotography #SummerContent
Weekend Reminder 🚨
don’t text your ex…
text your photographer instead 😌📸
because one of them leaves you crying in the bathroom
and the other sends you photos that make you cry in a cute way 🤍
Alsoooo…
if this sounds suspiciously specific…
just know I may or may not have something coming for my emotionally unstable besties soon 👀☕️
#UpstateNYPhotographer #ADKPhotographer #518Photographer #WeekendReminder #DrivenPhotography
Everyone sees the photos now… but nobody saw the little girl in 2011 posting blurry landscape photos into a Facebook album called “starting my job early” because she already knew this was what she loved.
Nobody saw the years spent listening to people say photography would never be more than a hobby.
Nobody saw the fear behind starting the business, the trial and error, the first paid sessions, the tears after weddings, the excitement after bookings, or the moments where I questioned if I was good enough.
But somehow, piece by piece, it turned into this.
A business.
A brand.
A career.
A dream I almost talked myself out of.
This is the journey of Driven Photography 🤍
#albanynyphotographer #lakegeorgephotographer #upstatenyphotographer #capitalregionny #518photographer
🎓 COLLEGE CAP & GOWN MINI SESSIONS 🎓
Quick 15-minute sessions now open for booking!
These are designed specifically for college graduates who want simple, clean, and timeless cap & gown portraits to celebrate their accomplishment 🩶
Perfect for announcements, social media, and graduation keepsakes.
📍 Location of your choice
💰 Starting at $75
📸 Short & guided cap & gown session
✨ Limited availability | Sessions are offered on select dates only and booked on a first come, first served basis. Booking is now open on my website (link in bio)
Built with love, grease, and a whole lot of horsepower 🛠️🩶
A tiny wrench between even tinier toes for daddy’s newest sidekick 🔧👣
This newborn session was extra special! Dad is a mechanic, so we added a tiny wrench as a sweet tribute to the hardworking hands that keep everything running. It’s meaningful little details like these that make newborn photography so unforgettable.
📍Upstate NY Photographer | NOW BOOKING!
Newborns • Branding • Portraits • Weddings
#NewbornPhotography #LifestyleNewbornSession #NewbornPhotographer #MechanicDad #BabyBoyPhotography #NewbornPhotos #Fresh48Photography #LifestylePhotography #TinyDetails #BlueCollarDad #MechanicLife #NewbornInspiration #FamilyPhotography #BabyPhotoshoot #NewbornSession #SweetMoments #DadAndBaby #CreativeNewbornPhotography #UpstateNYPhotographer
Not me casually forgetting to tell y’all that I’m a full blown dog mom 😌🐾
Yesterday was the queen of cheeseburgers birthday herself 🍔👑
so naturally I needed to show the internet how perfect she is.
ALSO…in honor of her birthday…
I have a little surprise 🤫 coming for my fellow dog moms… 👀
#DogMom #DogMomClub #PitbullMom #CoffeeAndChaos
#LifestyleBrand #CreatorBrand
#WomenOwnedBusiness
#UpstateNYPhotographer
#ADKPhotographer
#NeutralAesthetic #ComfyStyle
#SmallBusinessOwner
Weekend reminder:
Don’t text your ex.
Text your photographer 😌📸
You deserve better than going in circles.
Let’s create something new instead 🤍
Don’t worry I’m already on my way! 😉
#albanynyphotographer #upstatenyphotographer #518photographer #brandingphotographer #ADKPhotographer
I swear this felt less like a styled shoot and more like witnessing an Italian love story unfold in real time. Hidden inside a moody bar in Queensbury, every glance and every touch felt cinematic. Like stepping into an old Italian romance film. Intimate, emotional, moody, and unforgettable.
Watching these two together in the glow of the bar lights reminded me exactly why I fell in love with weddings in the first place: the quiet moments, the tension, the way a story unfolds naturally when the connection is real. Sometimes the most beautiful love stories don’t need direction. They simply tell themselves.
For the lovers of editorial wedding photography, moody wedding inspiration, and timeless romance. This one was pure magic. Chefs Kiss. 💋
#QueensburyWeddingPhotographer #NewYorkWeddingPhotographer #MoodyWeddingPhotography #EditorialWeddingPhotography #ItalianInspiredWedding #UpstateNYWedding #RomanticWeddingInspiration #LuxuryWeddingPhotographer #CinematicWeddingPhotography #WeddingStyledShoot
Vendors ✨
Host // @thecollectiveeditnewyork
Planning & Coordination // @hausofopaline & @capturedby_rach
Venue // @queensburyhotel_weddings
Hair & Makeup // @true.beauty.co
Stationery // @sayidodesigns
Bridal Gown // @somethingbleubridal
Florals // @ivyoaksdesignco
Suit // @mrformalwear
Cake // @doughdbakery
Models // @jmm_allen & @27j.allen
Photos // @driven.photography9
