Visual Daydream

Visual Daydream Allison Gutekunst Media 🌿 Timeless, documentary-style, dreamy photos in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

Please visit allisongutekunst.com to discover more and connect with me.

TW: acupuncture needles in next slidesI come back to this shoot often to admire it. Emily of Valley Spirit Wellness Cent...
02/17/2026

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I come back to this shoot often to admire it. Emily of Valley Spirit Wellness Center and I created such a cozy working environment and photographed the many aspects of her gorgeous healing abode, Valley Spirit Wellness Center. I can attest to Emily’s healing hands well as I’ve received many sessions, which help my body recover from hunchback & tight shoulders photographer mode!!

To capture moments filled with plants, art, herbs, willing participants, and cozy treatment spaces was a joy - this 2 part branding series last year was easily one of my favorites.

I’m lucky to call wellness branding & retreat photography one of my “niches” and provide holistic photography for special people and places. This year is booking up well - contact me to inquire and get on the schedule.

[ hudson valley branding, hudson valley photographer, holistic photography ]

Happy almost new year! Before I go dancing, I have some time to reminisce..What a whirlwind this year has been.I’d like ...
12/31/2025

Happy almost new year! Before I go dancing, I have some time to reminisce..

What a whirlwind this year has been.
I’d like to also note other honorable mentions of ongoing projects and developments:

I started to provide consulting services along with photography and video content creation. I partnered with an incredible documentary film that is currently winning awards left and right on the festival run. I pulled back on providing social media content creation, besides my own.

My partner moved to NY and we eloped in nature, just like we always wanted. We worked with an incredible wedding photographer who made our visual dreams come true -

We will be moving and building our dream home on land we love in the new year, a place where many dreams will come to fruition. A place I’ve dreamt about for the last 5 years. A place right around the corner, so my work will have the same home base, because I love it here.

The constant through it all? My work. Your joy. Your connection. And your support. It is such an honor to be able to tell these magical stories year after year with you.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and happy new year from mine to yours!

I’ve been dying to post these photos of S and A! This was 1/4 of my Model Calls and they nailed it.Sometimes it all come...
11/16/2025

I’ve been dying to post these photos of S and A! This was 1/4 of my Model Calls and they nailed it.

Sometimes it all comes together.. a perfect fall afternoon, gorgeous lighting, pure, palpable love, and seamless co-creation.

We shot these at A’s family home, a place where they already have memories and a love of place, which really makes these photos come to life.

Thank you for your trust. More to come! 🙏🏼

[ hudson valley photographer, catskills photographer, wlw, q***r photographer, fall photos ]

Let’s create something amazing together 🥰 The deadline to apply is September 13th at 3pm, or earlier if I feel the spots...
09/03/2025

Let’s create something amazing together 🥰 The deadline to apply is September 13th at 3pm, or earlier if I feel the spots have filled up.

Apply at the link in my bio if you’re interested, and forward to a friend or share to your story if you know your community will be interested.

I’m based out of Olive, NY but will travel 45 minutes or so - longer if it’s the perfect opportunity. I have locations to host from. Once we’re in touch, we’ll figure out all these details.

🤫 I’ve been waiting a whole year to post this gorgeous maternity session for the fall season! These color tones make me ...
08/29/2025

🤫 I’ve been waiting a whole year to post this gorgeous maternity session for the fall season! These color tones make me swoon for my upcoming fall shoots. Speaking of…

Some business updates:

📸 Fall mini sessions - I won’t be hosting a fall mini session day this year. My partner and I are in the middle of moving houses so it’s been busy on my side of the world. Still thinking of opening up a halloween or holiday-themed mini sessions date.

🫶 Upcoming model call: I am also looking to do something special this fall by hosting a model call for FREE photos! This will be geared towards storytelling and content I’ve been wanting to capture for a long time. Subscribe to my email newsletter to be the first to hear about it.

📆 There are still some available regular session dates for September and October. You can book into my availability for the Golden Hour 🌅 and The Works 👑 sessions with the booking link in my bio. Call me with any questions!

Much love!
Ally

I’ve just put out a quick booking link for my Golden Hour photo sessions based on my July availability. This photo sessi...
07/01/2025

I’ve just put out a quick booking link for my Golden Hour photo sessions based on my July availability. This photo session is classic and timeless during the best lighting of the day. Summer photo sessions are perfect for showing off your tan, getting playful in the greenery, branding sessions, and those young children who are good runners. ;)

What’s included:
🌞 1 hour at golden hour (morning or evening)
🌞 12 edited photos
🌞 private gallery with option to buy additional photos, full gallery, and wall art
🌞 beautiful private locations in the Hudson Valley
🌞 starting at $345

Head to the 🔗 in bio to book your session.

True story: taking these photos made me realize I need to book lovey dovey couple photos with my partner asap and live m...
05/10/2025

True story: taking these photos made me realize I need to book lovey dovey couple photos with my partner asap and live more in the moment! Most of my clients book photo sessions to document milestones and special moments like bar mitzvahs, during maternity, or every year for holiday cards and to capture the kids.

But this couple? When I asked them if they booked the shoots for an occasion, they said “just because!” Sometimes I am blown away that I get to step into my clients’ most important moments and bear witness to them fully. It reminds me to be curious and playful, be bold in my actions, and allow myself to be seen. Just because.

hudson valley photographer, catskills photo shoot, cherry blossoms

I loved photographing this sweet couple who were getting married the following week - and realized they wanted engagemen...
05/08/2025

I loved photographing this sweet couple who were getting married the following week - and realized they wanted engagement photos amongst the cherry blossoms. Thanks for your trust 🙏🏼

hudson valley photographer, westchester photo sessions, cherry blossoms, white plains

It’s not every day when I get to photograph kitties, but when I saw A and her cat - named Little Cat 😻, strolling throug...
03/20/2025

It’s not every day when I get to photograph kitties, but when I saw A and her cat - named Little Cat 😻, strolling through the farm where I host sessions after a mini session day, I convinced her to entertain me. Little might be the bravest cat I’ve ever met, following her just about anywhere he can. Maybe next time we can photograph y’all on the rowboat this year, ??

This photo is of the picnic setup of the farm in Olive, NY, which I haven’t been able to show online yet because usually more than 70% of my clients keep their photos private. It was May and we had lots of lilacs and the greenery was growing around the stream beautifully! 🌿

🌷 Now booking Spring photo sessions on May 3rd! 🌷“The Mini” is an awesome option for🌼 families of all ages, extended fam...
03/17/2025

🌷 Now booking Spring photo sessions on May 3rd! 🌷

“The Mini” is an awesome option for
🌼 families of all ages, extended family, friend groups (up to 8 people)
🌸 those who want headshots or fun creative photos
🌹 mother’s day photos
🧚 small business branding and social media content

They will be hosted in Olive, NY at a private farm with a variety of scenery at our disposal: a vintage red barn, meadows, gardens with spring blooms, herbs, lilacs, crabapples! 🧺 There will be a beautiful picnic spot we stumble onto, with flowers in woven baskets and other surprises to elevate your photos. 🌸Magnolias and cherry blossoms may or may not be in bloom, depending on how soon mother earth wakes up this year.

⏰ 7 spots total in the morning and afternoon for optimal lighting!
☔️ Alternate weather date: May 10th or another that works for our schedule - or embrace the rain with whimsical & playful photos

🌸🌷🌺🌼🌿☔️
The colors and textures are often overlooked when it comes to spring photos. I highly recommend them as we emerge from winter and focus on blossoming and growing in our families, careers, and self. I encourage you to treat yourself to something special if you have been thinking of booking a photoshoot for a while.

This is your reminder that moments with friends and families are so SO special when they are captured as art, and you can truly cherish them for years to come! Investing in great photos for your personal branding often lead to opportunities and abundance tenfold.

I am honored to see clients for 3-5 years ago still using their photos in their homes, as their primary profile pics, for their websites, etc. I will give you ALL the tips for your styling and props to ensure your photos remain timeless for decades to come.

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Olivebridge, NY
12461

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19143556827

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