See The Shoot: Jade + Michael

A Magical Day @ Hillcrest!

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Wedding Party/Family

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Don + Rachel

A Pretty Backyard Wedding

Vendors
Dress: Justin Alexander
Bridesmaid Dresses: Birdy Grey
Caterer: Dinosaur BBQ
Desserts: Muscoreils
Floral: Dianne's Floral
Entertainment: Chase Entertainment

Getting Ready

First Look

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Reception

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Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Noah + Joy

A La Galleria Wedding

Venue: LaGalleria
Dessert: Deserts by Dana
Entertainment: HH Entertainment

Getting Ready

First Look W/ Dad + Noah

Ceremony

Wedding Party/Family

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Nick + Wendy

N + W

Venue + Catering - Pearl Street Bar + Grill
Dessert - Muscoreil’s
Flowers - Lings

Getting Ready

First Looks

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Family

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Kenny + Brittany

Kenny + Brittany

Vendor List
Venue - Avanti Mansion
Hair/Makeup - Makeup Beauty Parlor
Videographer - Barnum Films
Transportation - Affordable Limousine Service
Caterer - Avanti Mansion
Cake - Kali's Cakes
Cupcakes - Fairy Cakes
Flowers - Williams Florist
Entertainment - Whirlin' Disc DJ
Photo Booth - Bow Tie Photobooth

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Family / Wedding Party

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Adam + Haley

A Lockport Wedding: Adam + Haley

@ Lockport Locks

Venue: Lockport Locks
Videographer: Cinematic Wedding Pros
Transportation: First Student Charter Bus & Advantage Limo for Getaway Rolls Royce Car
Flowers: Sola Wood Flowers & Blue Violet Buffalo
Desserts: Kith & Kin Bakeshop, and Carol's Cake Cupboard

Getting Ready

First Look With Dad

Ceremony

Family Photos/Wedding Party Photos

Cocktail Hour Cruise

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Brian + Rachel

Botanical Gardens Wedding

Buffalo History Museum — Bride + Groom

Getting Ready

First Looks

Ceremony

Family

Wedding Party

Reception

Bride + Groom

Venue: Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Bridal Gown-Madi Lane "Amelie" Gown from Victoria's Bridal Shop
Groom's Suit- Jos. A Bank
Bridesmaids Dresses- Azazie
Groomsmen Suits- Jos. A Bank
Hair- Elle Salon South
Makeup- Makeup by Mallory Reid
Transportation- 716 Limousine
Catering- The Buffalo Catering Company
Dessert- Chubby Chix Cakery
Flowers- Flourish WNY
DJ- Toy Bros Entertainment
Signage- Rustic Barn Designs

See The Shoot: Vince + Natasha

Love at Resurgence

Ceremony + Reception: Resurgence Brewery
Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero
Brides Shoes: Dream Paris
Grooms Suit: Men’s Warehouse
Entertainment: Toy Bros
Videographer: WesternWide Films

Getting Ready

First Look (Dad + Vince)

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Reception

Bride + Groom

Christmas Wedding 2021

Matthew + Tetiana

What an amazing idea
If you and your fiancé love Christmas, make your wedding Christmas Theme!
From an early morning getting ready to a holiday wedding celebration, this wedding was such a great way to end the 2021 wedding season. Please, check out this gallery <3

Getting Ready

First Look

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Bride + Groom

Reception

Venue Shout Out!!!!
They picked such a perfect venue for their holiday wedding!
500 Pearl, Forbes Theater is one of the most popular venues in Buffalo, NY.
Check.This.place.Out!

Why do the first look?

Should you do the “First Look”?

What Is the First Look?

The first look is when a couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day. This intimate moment typically makes for an emotional photo opportunity.

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Pros of doing the “First Look”

You can get many of the photos taken before the ceremony: It gave you a moment before the day officially started to connect with one another and take a deep breath. You can get all the bridal party shots and some couple shots before the ceremony to see some time.

It gives you and your partner a few moments together: The “First Look” does not spoil the ceremony. You will be full of emotions no matter what. It’s a moment you can be emotional without people watching you.

You can capture an emotional moment on camera: A wedding is an intimate, emotional experience, and a first look means I can capture a couple together in that moment. Yes, walking down the aisle is emotional, too, but you’re not together in those photographs.



Cons

You'll have to get ready earlier: If you’re having a ceremony earlier in the day, a first look will mean you have to be ready even earlier than you’d planned.

Lighting may not be ideal: Your photographer and videographer will try to be discrete and as far away as possible, but we will still be around. Lighting during a first look isn’t always ideal. They usually happen during the day, when lighting is harsh, so you may need to take more photos after the ceremony anyway.

When the groom is standing there waiting, he is super anxious to see his soon to be wife. He has that brief moment of silence to prepare for the moment that he is about to endure. With doing a first look, he can be emotional for you. Let’s face it, all brides want to see the groom cry. You are more likely going to see a better reaction when a hundred people are not looking at him.

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Vaughn Wedding

Photographing Friends..

I love it. I can enjoy your wedding while I photograph it. I don’t mind.

A lot of people in my circle have hired different photographers so that I can enjoy the day.
In my head… It kills me. I end up staring at the photographer the whole time and totally judging them.
On the other hand, I do respect the fact that my friends would like to have me there as a guest.

My friends hired me for their elopement in October! It was great knowing my client already. I think I prefer having my camera in my hand anyways because i’m always so awkward.

Check out this Fall elopement.

The elopement was at Allegany State Park. It was pretty nice out. The sun was high during the ceremony and totally shining right on the couple. We took a trip to the stone tower to get some great couple photos for them. That area of the park totally brought out the fall colors.

Pandemic Weddings

2020 was a disaster, to say the least.
The rescheduling, the cancellations, and the thought in the back of your head… WHEN CAN WE GET MARRIED?!?! I managed to get married October 2020 BUT we ended up eloping and only having our parents in attendance. It was small and simple. In September 2021, we are planning to have our family attend our reception to celebrate. I feel like this is a trend right now. Small intimate weddings are allowed so we will just celebrate later. I photographed a handful of weddings in 2020, but also sad that I had multiple cancellations.

Will 2021 be better?
We all have hope that this year will be better. We all hope to celebrate with our friends and family.
I have a handful of dates still open. I want to assure you that you will get your money back if we have to cancel due to the pandemic. I want you to feel comfortable to plan your wedding the way you have always dreamed. Have faith that all of your dreams will come true. You can not live in fear - you will get your day. Let’s hope for this vaccine to get to as many people as possible this year.

Helpful tips for a pandemic wedding:
- Don’t Fear
- Relax
- Use your own property

I photographed a wedding in 2020 that was a quick church ceremony and the reception was at the couples home. It was absolutely beautiful. You can make your wedding beautiful without stressing over the biggest venues that are most likely going to follow strict rules and probably won’t even have your date open.

If you’re looking for a photographer this years would love to help you have the best day and create amazing memories.