About Us

Our mission is to continually improve by developing high quality products and providing exceptional services that put the customers first and encourages associates to work together creating objectives that are done right the first time - with a positive "can do" attitude using creativity and knowledge to create a unique and fun atmosphere while building strong relationships - meeting or exceeding customer expectations. Our flexible and accommodating approach is supported through vertical integration of our products, offered in both local as well as national forums, measured against the highest standards, providing our 100% guaranteed satisfaction.

Full Time Staff

Heritage Photography, Inc, the leader in quality photographic products and services, is pleased to introduce their full-time team... Rebecca M. Smith, Kaelyn J. Vincentz and Emily St. Amand. With a combined 35 years of experience, ranging from photography to graphics to management and sales, this team, coupled with an outstanding support team, is the most experienced, well rounded all-in-one local photography and framing resource. We invite you to contat any of the team members or stop into our studio. We will be happy to great you and answer any questions that you may have.

Rebecca Smith, President

Rebecca Smith: President

Rebecca M. Smith, President of Heritage Photography, Inc. took over the photography business, previously a part of Heritage Creations, in April 2006. With a concerted effort and a planned approach to offer a unique environment while vertically integrating all products and services, enabling the Company to control a high level of service and delivery to our customers, Heritage Photography added an on-site photographic lab and custom matting and framing operation.

Prior to taking over Heritage Photography, Becky held the position of Vice President of Human Resources for Heritage Creations, Inc., in Glens Falls, New York, formed by Phillip H. Morse in 1999, who is also one of the owners of the Boston Red Sox.

Mr. Morse previously founded NAMIC USA, a medical device company, in 1969, where Becky began her career and 27-year liaison in 1978, with Mr. Morse. During her time with NAMIC USA, Becky was fortunate, to not only work with Mr. Morse, in a rapidly growing and highly successful company, but through his mentorship, support, guidance, and his belief in people, Becky had unique opportunities to work both domestically as well as internationally. As a senior member of NAMIC USA’s management team, Becky’s participation in the company’s transition from a local private company to a large international public company, with nearly one-thousand Associates, which she remained with when sold to Pfizer Inc. in 1993 and sold to Boston Scientific in 1998, strengthened her knowledge in business, marketing and sales. Becky and several other senior management members at NAMIC USA left under Boston Scientific’s ownership to work with Mr. Morse in his new company.

As President of Heritage Photography, Becky’s goal, supported by her love for working with people, and her knowledge and experience in business, is to provide similar opportunities afforded to her by Mr. Morse, to associates of Heritage Photography. Becky hopes to work with the Heritage Photography team to grow and develop a company that is fun to work with and one that provides exceptional products and services to Heritage Photography’s customers.

Becky holds an Associates in Applied Science and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, from Skidmore College.

Kaelyn Vincentz; Manager of Photography and Graphic Design

Kaelyn Vincentz:
Photographer and
Graphic Design

Kaelyn, joined the Heritage Photography team in the fall of 2007 and brings a natural ability in capturing the magic in Wedding Photography as well as Studio Portraits. Kaelyn’s proven track record with weddings makes our studio unique and a personable experience. Also heading up our marketing and graphics department, Kaelyn is a valuable resource in our branding and identity and a welcome addition to our strategic planning team.

Prior to joining Heritage Photography, while attending college, Kaelyn was a freelance photographer, specializing in weddings and other events, providing her with a beautiful portfolio of her work, some of which can be found in our photo galleries. Additionally Kaelyn used her education in graphics to create a marketing campaign, including designing logos, product labels and advertising for The Gourmet Gal, LLC in Ticonderoga, NY.

Kaelyn holds an Associates Degree in Applied Science and Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from Sage College of Albany, with a concentration in Photography and Graphic Design.

Emily St. Amand; Photography and Graphic Design

Emily St. Amand
Photography and
Graphic Design

Emily joined the team at Heritage Photography part time in the fall of 2008 and full time in May of 2009. Emily’s creative eye for design, graphically and photographically, consistently enhances her work. She brings to Heritage an array of fresh ideas and an enthusiastic approach to any project. Emily’s prior experience in studio photography and portraiture makes her a wonderful addition to our team. Prior to joining Heritage Photography Emily worked as a freelance photographer for weddings and parties.

While attending college, Emily worked for Bill DeMichele of DeMichele Designs in Albany, New York assisting him at his studio as well as shoots on location both domestically and internationally. Emily also promoted and helped produce his St. Louis Expo which involved designing promotion cards, banners, and on location signage.

Emily holds an Associates of Applied Science Degree and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, concentrating in Graphic Arts and Photography, from Sage College of Albany.

Support Staff


Jenna A. Smith; Studio and Photography Assistant

Jenna A. Smith:
Photographer

Jenna, joined Heritage Photography as a part-time photographer in the Spring of 2006. Along with course work in photography, Jenna’s passion and experience in photography has been a great asset in capturing images of families, seniors, weddings, and event photography. Jenna’s personality and ability to work with clients has resulted in positive feedback and repeat business. In addition to helping out with photography, Jenna has been instrumental in program development. Currently a student at Syracuse University, Jenna spends her time away from college working at the studio, doing freelance photography in Syracuse and waitressing in Lake George, NY. Jenna was accepted in “Students without Boarders” in the Spring of 2008 and traveled to Australia to help with community projects.

Kevin J. Hytten; Director of Technology and Development

Kevin joined the Heritage Photography team in 2008 as a partner in our Corporate and Virtual Photography. Kevin brings a wealth of information and experience to our team in support of our rapidly growing virtual photography.

Brian Smith; Vice President and Manager of Framing Operations

In addition to being an owner of the business, Brian oversees our Custom Framing Operations. Bringing more than thirty years of fine woodworking experience, Brian provides the overall management and development of our framing operations. Brian’s creativity and eye for detail were instrumental in the transformation of our Carriage House being turned into a very unique work space.

RuthAnn Smith; Framing Specialist

RuthAnn is a retired elementary teacher from the South Glens Falls School District. RuthAnn’s interest in photography and desire to help out at the studio resulted in her taking an interest in our custom framing department. To expand her knowledge in this area RuthAnn attended courses through the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) where she received several certificates for custom matting and framing. That coupled with now three years of experience at Heritage Photography, RuthAnn thoroughly enjoys working with customers to select the appropriate matting and framing to meet their expectations.

Sandi Spigner; Framing Specialist

Sandi is a retired Home and Careers teacher from the Hudson Falls School District. In addition to Sandi’s career she brings with her several years as a consultant and instructor for Creative Memories Scrapbooking. Sandi’s was instrumental in the reconstruction of the Carriage House, assisting with the interior design and the assembly of the window treatments. Sandi’s experience has added great value to our matting and framing department. Sandi broadened her knowledge in this area by attending courses through the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) in Las Vegas, where she received several certificates for custom matting and framing. That coupled with now three years of experience at Heritage Photography, Sandi enjoys creating unique concepts for our matting, and to include fabric wrapped mats and various layouts in mat board.

Take a look at our Galleries: