Buffalo Wedding Photography

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Emma & Alex Rainy Engagement Session

This session is especially dear to my heart because Emma is my future sister in law! Come January I will have 7 sisters (I have 3 sisters of my own and 3 sister in laws right now)! We are all really close and we are excited to have another sister join in on the fun!

The weather on this day was awful. It poured all day. I thought about canceling but I am so glad we didn’t! There was about a 2 hour window where it stopped raining and we got this awesome stormy sky. It was amazing for pictures. I’m so happy Alex and Emma are troopers and held out even through the rain. The session ended with us literally running away from the storm and once we got inside it was a crazy down pour…I mean it was perfect timing!

I was lucky enough to be there the moment these two met and I have watched their relationship grow since. I am truly excited for them both. Right from the beginning I could tell that these two would be a perfect match for each other. They just really fit together. I can’t wait for your January wedding you two!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Jolene & Jason’s Wedding

The groom of this wedding Jason is actually my cousin! We have pictures together when we are little kids. Here’s the evidence:

From left to right: me, Jason (the groom), and Tom (my other cousin also in the wedding!) We’re pretty cute right!?

I was really honored when they asked me to be the photographer at their wedding. This was actually the second time that I had met Jolene and she is an absolute sweetheart! I am so excited for my cousin and his wife. You can just tell that they are so in love and an absolutely great match together. I remember before the ceremony started and I had just gotten back from taking a few pictures of the groom.. there was definitely some nervous tension in the air..Jolene asks how Jason was doing. I told her he seemed totally relaxed and was of course cracking jokes. I remember her looking back and talking about how blessed she is to have him in her life. That was something I kept hearing all day..how blessed they are to have each other in their lives. I love a couple that really appreciates and values one another..that is definitely these two! I wanted to start with one my favorite images from the day. This just sums up everything!

Jolene did a phenomenal job of decorating and incorporating so many rustic details. She even made the boutonnieres out of bullets! I mean that’s pretty awesome. I think you two are such genuine and loving people. You really are a great match and your wedding was so perfect!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Winter Family Pictures

This next family is near and dear to my heart. You see before I was a full time photographer, I was a teacher. I happen to have been this little guy’s teacher. I was so excited to see him again and to spend time with the whole family…such a good looking bunch. :)We had a blast running through the paths and playing on the playgrounds capturing some really fun moments. Isn’t he the most handsome little guy ever with his backwards cap on? His mom says she doesn’t know where he learned this from but he puts it on himself like that! Too cute.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Marti & Adam’s family engagement session

When Marti contacted me and asked if we could do a family engagement session..I said of course! I love that she wanted to bring her son to the session and he was definitely a ton of fun to hang out with. These two are the sweetest couple! I just loved to hear Marti always laughing at Adam’s jokes and how they met. Little Tim was loving throwing rocks into the water and pretending to be iron man. He is so much fun and loves all the things that little boys love…rocks..superheros…games…sticks..you know the usual! I had a blast photographing this family..and I’m so happy for their engagement and future!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Gabrielle and Mike’s Fillmore Glen Wedding

I’ve known Gabrielle since middle school. She’s one of the most laid back and least girly girls that I know. So when she asked me about taking some pictures for her wedding and only asked for about an hour of coverage…I felt like that was so fitting! She wanted me to capture just the ceremony and some portraits. I actually usually don’t do less than a full day on a Saturday in wedding season but since we have been friends for so long..I made an exception! Gabrielle and Mike have been together for a long time and they are really the perfect couple. They are both very laid back and have the same sense of humor. I loved watching them interact on their day knowing that they were going to spend the rest of their lives together. They both seemed so calm and happy; like they knew they were meant to be together. Gabrielle looked absolutely stunning especially since it’s a rare occasion to see her in a dress.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Emerson Family Pictures

Family pictures should be fun. They should show what your family is all about! Rather than just having your child try to sit still for an hour and smile…let’s do something they enjoy doing! Let’s go to the park, blow bubbles, have a picnic, have a tea party, walk some trails, eat ice cream..really anything your children enjoy doing! If your children are having fun, then I will definitely be able to take some good pictures of them. Rather than posed smiles..I can capture those real smiles…the real laughter..and real fun.

That’s what I loved about this session. These boys had FUN! We ran through some trails that they love to go on, played on a playground, blew dandelions, and talked about their trip to Disney World ALOT! 🙂 But they really enjoyed themselves and I was able to capture those genuine emotions.
This is honestly the sweetest family. I really enjoyed capturing their memories and running around with them!

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Julia & Greg Taughannock Falls Wedding

I love when people really take the time to make their wedding their own. Rather than just going through the list of traditions at a wedding, they spend some time to individualize their day to represent them. That’s what I feel Julia and Greg did for their wedding. From the moment I arrived for the ceremony overlooking Taughannock Falls to the totally unique decor at the reception; they made this day their own. Honestly it was one of the most heartfelt weddings I have ever been to. It was so evident that these two really love and care about each other. I felt so honored watching Julia’s mom welcome Greg into the family..I mean I had to hold back the tears during her speech it was from the bottom of her heart. Not only do these two love and care about one another, but it’s obvious they are genuinely loving and caring people. One thing I noticed while talking with guests or the DJ is everyone I talked to just raved about how wonderful and kind these two are. That’s honestly one of the biggest compliments in my book.

Not only are these two wonderful people but their wedding was gorgeous. I think the ceremony pictures are some of the most gorgeous ceremony pictures I have taken. It was honestly such a perfect and beautiful day. Julia and Greg, I am so honored to have captured your special day. You both looked absolutely stunning. I love all the details you put into your wedding. I can tell you will have a lifetime of happiness together.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Vintage-Retro Bridal Shoot

I love my job. It’s my absolute dream job. I get to take gorgeous images and use my creativity for my career. I’m extremely blessed. I get to do things like this next shoot. It was SO much fun. We found a stunning couple who were just wonderful to work with. The weather was absolutely perfect. The whole thing turned out better than I imagined. This is a perfect idea for those who never got pictures or want to do a creative shoot with their significant other. I mean wouldn’t you want to do a shoot like this one? Gahhh I know I would!

Michele and Tom you two are an absolutely stunning couple and were a dream to work with. Thank you for taking time out of your lives to do this shoot with me.

Bouquet: http://www.elainesflowershoppe.biz/

Veils: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LumiereBridalShop

Hair/Makeup: Rachel James

Thank you to the vendors who helped out with the shoot. You are amazing and I highly recommend working with any of them for your special day!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Beback Family Glen Falls Maternity Family Pictures

This is the CUTEST family. I mean really. We ended up having to reschedule this session a few times because it was snowing and other reasons. But we honestly ended up doing these pictures on the perfect day! The light was just perfect and it was much warmer than snow. They did an amazing job choosing outfits for this session..I just LOVE the coral and turquoise! This little one below is so darling..with her big blue eyes and blonde curly hair. I can’t wait to meet your second sweet baby in June! This was such a relaxed maternity session. Monica you are gorgeous and your family is so sweet. Can’t wait to see you all again in June!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Danielle & Matthew Rustic Geneva Engagement Session

I just love this engagement session! The weather, the cowboy boots, the hair piece, the outfits, and of course the couple! Matthew is a true southern gentleman and I love that they were able to really incorporate his roots into the session. Danielle is a gorgeous girl and she really did a great job styling this session. These two are obviously so in love and they really complement each other. Ahh and that ring..I mean it’s incredible right?! Ok I’m going to let the pictures do the talking now… Then we headed down to the lake for some cozy and casual pictures! Danielle and Matthew I loved hanging out with you two. It’s obvious you two will have a lifetime of happiness!