See The Shoot: Josh + Megan

On May 20th, 2022 Josh and Megan said “I do”
It was small, intimate, and beautiful.
Buffalo Botanical Gardens was the perfect choice!

Josh and Megan decided to have their first dance and parent dances follow right after the ceremony before family portraits. T
hey plan on having a small reception next year with more family and friends.

See The Shoot: Steven + Kristina

4.30.22

Steven + Kristina found me last minute when they found out the photographer they booked was moving out of state. When I saw the inquiry in my inbox, and realized that they needed assistance I could not back down, especially when I read that it was at The Sterling. After talking with the couple, I knew that they were a good fit for me. It was such a beautiful day…

Getting Ready: The Venue had such a beautiful bridal suite. The lighting and colors in the room was perfect for my style.

First Look: Although the cat walk was tricky to get the right angle, I think its such a great idea! It’s worth having a second shooter with you to get the right angle! I love the way that he looked at her <3 EVEN WHEN THEY ARE ALREADY MARRIED! Yes, they were already married… Thanks to covid.

Ceremony: The ceremony location was pretty. The only downfall was the sunshine mid day. As photographers, we work with what we got and have to adjust for various lighting situations. Check put the beautiful building behind them tho! ugh! The windows are so cool!

Wedding Party: OMG This was such a fun group of people! As you can tell, they had so much fun! From posing like the opposite sex, to screaming at the top of their lungs for some fun shots, It was amazing.

The Couple: UGHH! Such a beautiful couple! I can not express enough about how much love there is between them. The way the look at each other, the way they LOVED every moment of the day… LOVE

PARTYYYY: They finally got to celebrate their LOVE! It was such a great time and good people. They ended the night with a sparkler send off!

Why You Should Book A Cake Smash Session?

The Cake Smash

Cake smash sessions are a milestone in your child’s life. It’s a fun way to celebrate and document them turning the big ONE! It’s not only fun for the children, but the parents have fun too. I can not tell you how many parents watch in AWE while their little one is smashing into a cake and having s good ol time. The photos are amazing, but the experience as a whole is like nothing else.

FAQ: Smash Sessions

Can we pick the theme? Yes, You can pick the theme and we will produce the set!

Theme: The possibilities are endless. Are you a sports family? Do they have a favorite movie or show?

Do we bring the cake? No, I will supply the cake.

My kid has allergies, Can you accomodate that? Yes, Of course!

Can we get family photos too? Yes, we will do that first!

Can siblings help or be in some of the cake smash photos? Of Course!

What’s Included/What’s the Process?

The session is 1.5 hours long. We will start by photographing the family. Then I will do images of the one year old before bringing out the cake. Once the cake comes out, we will no longer be able to take any extra family/sibling shots. Once the cake session is done, I will set up a tub for a splash session. This is the quickest part because the water cools off fast and we don’t want ALL the water to end up on the floor.

The package comes with 20 digital images. After your session, I will send you a link to an online gallery where you will pick out your images. You can select extra images fro $7/each. Once you select the images I will do final editing/touch ups to the images. You will be able to download them once I am done.

Getting Ready Tips

There is always so much going on with wedding planning that sometimes you get so stressed about what you should have ready for the morning of your wedding. Today I would like to help you out by providing some TIPS to make “Getting Ready” photos a breeze! I have a wedding guide that I have created to help you be prepared for your wedding photos!

Having everything together makes it so much easier for the photographer yo capture beautiful images, but it will also make the bride feel less stressful coming into wedding day. That is why I have made a wedding guide.

Outdoor Boudoir Sessions

It’s that time to start thinking about outdoor boudoir sessions! I have set a DATE! This years outdoor boudoir sessions will be July 24th. I have sent out the booking link to my email list and there are only two more spots remaining! Today I would like to write about how these sessions will go!

This year there a are two package options to choose from. Both packages will include hair and makeup!
There will be four different set ups in various locations.
We will be using the creek, a pool, the woods, and a field. It’s going to be creative and fun.

Mommy + Me 2022

Mom + Me Sessions 2022

Every year, I do mommy and me sessions right before mother’s day. They are a fan favorite to say the least.
Mommas RARELY get photos with their babies because they are the ones taking all the photos!

FAQ’s

Is it just one backdrop?

I have a lifestyle set in my studio with a boho vibe. Within that set, there are many different options for posing and backgrounds. I also will have the outdoor option available if the weather is good.

What should we wear?

Neutral Colors are the way to go! Black, White, or Cream are the real winners!

Can I celebrate breastfeeding during the session?

YES!

I have multiple children, is that ok?

Yes, They will fit.

Booking A Boudoir Session After A Divorce!

One of the most stressful and emotionally draining experiences in life is divorce. Women are hit the hardest due to a loss of or reduced income, being the primary caretakers of children, losing some of their support system, and sometimes needing to relocate. It all adds so much more stress on to daily lives.

The various stressors that come with a divorce can take a toll on both mental and physical health, as well as emotional well-being. One way boudoir photography can be therapeutic during a time of divorce is that it can help women reclaim their power and rebuild their self-esteem.

Reclaim your POWER

Divorce happens for a variety of reasons. While a toxic marriage can negatively impact self worth, the stress of a divorce can be equally traumatic. 

With boudoir photography, women are given the opportunity to regain their power. How so? It starts with giving women the space to reclaim their humanity. During a boudoir photo session, women are in complete control of their own bodies and they decide the rules. They decide the stories they want to tell. They leave the studio feeling like they can do anything.

Finding You Again

One of the common side effects of a divorce is a loss of identity, even a loss of a sense of purpose.

One way boudoir photography allows women to own their narratives is by defining what those narratives are during a session. With the help of an amazing photographer, women become the protagonists who shape the direction of their stories in whichever way they are comfortable. There is no right or wrong way to tell a story. There is only the validity of the story being told and the lived reality of the person who forged that story.

Get That Confidence back!

Boudoir Photography helps build confidence by helping women feel comfortable with their own bodies and redefine what it means to be sexy. During a boudoir session, women gain the unique experience of having their existence validated with the utmost respect they deserve, most importantly, they get to be sexy for themselves.

At Richele Renea Photography, we’re here to serve as a steppingstone to the next chapter in your life’s journey following a divorce. Whether you come to reclaim your power, tell a story, or just want to rebuild your confidence, we’re here to give you the experience of a lifetime. To learn more or book a session with us, feel free to contact us at 716.244.0869 or drop us a line at our contact page.

Valentines Boudoir Sessions

It’s that time of year again and your significant other definitely wants some beautiful images of you. I have one date open (super soon) with 5 available spots. But that’s not even to cool part. By booking one of these spots, you will be put in a drawing for a chance to win 50% off of a full Glam Session! Hair and makeup will not be included in the mini sessions. I hope to see you in my studio very soon!

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!

Fall Mini Sessions

Fall Mini Sessions 2021

This year, I have only a couple weekends available due to the high demand of weddings. Because of Covid, I have more weddings than ever before — not complaining, but I will only have mostly week nights available for fall min sessions this year. They will still be amazing and I am so excited to photograph all the beautiful families in the Fall. The will include 10 digitals — It’s usually only 8! Im also gifting a print to each client. It’s definitely worth it!

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.

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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HS SENIOR SALE!!!!

High school Senior SALE

I had a set back. My senior sale was pushed back to JUNE 24th. CALL ON JUNE 24th to get 75% off the session fee of choice.

Let’s talk about this sale.
ONE DAY ONLY. Im only giving away the 75% off to those who call on June 24th. If people call after that date, the sale no longer applies. There are limited weekends left for the summer. Bookings will mostly be weeknight evenings. The sale does not apply to product packages, ONLY THE SESSION FEE.

7 Facts About This WNY Photographer

7 Facts About This WNY Photographer

1. I LOVE drama / Romance Movies. I will sit and watch all day long. I like to think that is why I love capturing love. My All time Favorite is Love & Basketball.

2. I LOVE Coffee. My husband and I are coffee obsessed. We can not function without it. I prefer a vanilla iced coffee.

3. I LOVE all music. BUT my favorite is pop/punk/metal. I have always listened to alternative music. I went to Warped Tour, wore skinny jeans, vans, and had crazy colored hair.

4. I went to college for a degree in photography. I just knew what I wanted to do with my career. My career choice has already taken me on a wonderful adventure.

5. I have a beautiful daughter. She is my WORLD. She’s almost 3 and she’s got her daddy’s attitude. (That’s not a good thing lol) She is sweet but also spicy.

6. I have two pup kids. Oakley & Bailey. They know how to get under my skin, but they are just too cute to be mad at. They are definitely a good kind of challenge.

7. My favorite snack while I am editing is carrots with ranch. When I am busy plus munching, I look down and the whole bag is gone.

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5 Reasons To Book A Bridal Boudoir

Bridal Boudoir needs to be announced to the world just a little bit more. Maybe the bride is so overwhelmed with everything else that goes into a wedding that doing something for herself or creating an amazing gift for her future husband is not on the top of her list. We want to remind all the brides that this is a great gift and an amazing experience for them. I believe that all brides deserve to have a bridal boudoir shoot. WHY….
Take a look at these 5 reasons.

1. Celebrate Your Beauty

Bridal boudoir sessions are a great way to celebrate your beauty. It will lift up your spirits and make you feel amazing seeing yourself in the images. It’s such an empowering experience. What ever your age, shape, color, booking a bridal boudoir is a really special gift to yourself that you will love for decades to come.

2. Gives you “You Time”

The experience factor. When you are all stressed out from other wedding planning and every day life, a boudoir sessions can take you away from all of that chaos for a short while. It’s all about you and you will realize that its enjoyable and relaxing. With the right photographer, you will be calm, and start enjoying your time quickly.

3. Perfect Gift For Your Future Husband

In addition to being a special gift for yourself, your bridal boudoir is a special gift for your fiancé. You can give him a beautiful album, book, or prints. You can even make a slideshow of your images for him to watch the day of your wedding. Professional boudoir products will last a lifetime and you can enjoy them together.

4. Brave & Bold

I can not tell you how many times a client has told me how scary the whole process seems to them. They have expressed their fears, insecurities, and nerves to me. They end up feeling like a rock star 10 minutes into their session. Once you warm up, you will really feel brave and bold. It’s an amazing feeling that all woman should experience.

5. Reminiscing Later

Have you ever seen someone in their 70s or 80s smile at the thought of how they looked in their 20s or 30s?
It’s incredible. I know that we all secretly hope science will find a way to keep us looking young forever, but we will look and feel older as we age. Having these bridal boudoir images will preserve those memories of how you looked and felt in your prime. You will be glad to have that.

High School Senior Portraits

The HS Senior ONE DAY ONLY SALE is COMING!

This sale hits mailboxes exactly 2 weeks before JUNE 9th! You can call and get in the books before that date as well and this deal will still apply. If you call after JUNE 9th, you will pay full price.

You’re senior year is a big deal and we want to help you create an amazing and unforgettable senior experience with portraits from Richele Renea Photography. Customized sessions created specifically for you, indoor and outdoor locations, dramatic lighting and unrivaled products that you’re sure to love!

“Richele did an amazing job on my daughter’s senior pictures! She captured her true beauty in these amazing hidden gem places and made her feel so relaxed and comfortable. We will definitely be back in the future!”

— Tracy W

If you are looking for the WHOLE senior experience, look no further. Click the button below to check out the current senior packages.

Vienne Wedding

My First Indian Wedding

It was just beautiful to say the least. I am not going to lie, I was a little nervous because I have never photographed an Indian wedding and I was not sure exactly how the day would go. It was split into two nights. The first night was more about the Indian culture. I was actually really amazed at how colorful and beautiful it was. That was at Taste of India.
Check out these images from that night….

Once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale

The admiral room was beautiful. As a photographer, I was in heaven! The natural light in this venue was just amazing. I spent the beginning playing with my settings, taking detail shots. The bride was still upstairs getting ready. I went up for a couple images of her getting ready and detail shots. I then came back down, waiting for guests arrive I just stood there in awe, like i’m here right now photographing a wedding. I sure hope I get to come back here again. Check out this venue:

The guests started to arrive and I was photographing and grouping. The mother of the bride wanted group shots during this time. I am still in awe about this. Im soaking up every once of beautiful I can. With covid, there was not as many guests as there would normally be so that didn’t take me long at all. Check out these images from the beginning of the event:

The bride was ready and the guest began to be seated…. It’s time for the ceremony! I was a little skeptical with the decision to allow guests to have their phones out, but I was not actually that bothered by it! Don’t get em started on that beautiful cake! I wanted to just wrap it up and take it home with me it was that beautiful! They had the happiest reactions to cutting the cake and I am so happy that I was able to capture it.

It’s Speech Time… They both made wonderful speeches toward each other and appreciating their family. It was clear that they were soulmates. They had so much chemistry and the way they looked at each other was like I was watching a romance film. Im so happy with the images and I really hope I get to photograph more cultural weddings. Check out the remainder of the night here:

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.

Celebrate Weight-loss With Boudoir

Everyone has goals. Whether it’s just to tone, or loses a ton of weight. Let’s Celebrate that WIN! I know personally that losing weight and having control of your body is super hard. I go up and down the scale and can never get to the weight I would like to be at. I think it’s one of the hardest things to keep up on and that’s topping the whole paying bills on time thing…

Today, I would love to share some images from a recent session. This lady contacted me about booking a boudoir after she lost 150 lbs. She was SO nervous.

I believe that having a makeup girl in the studio helps calm their nerves a little bit because she talks to my clients the whole time. They carry on conversations that keep their mind at ease. They see themselves all GLAM’D UP, and say, let’s DO THIS!

I almost ALWAYS start my client on the bed, on their belly. It lets them get comfortable, it hides anything they may feel self conscious of, and they don’t have to do much.

This image was said to be her favorite from the whole shoot! The chair poses have been a huge hit lately. My clients have a chance to feel empowered in the chair and it also hides some things as well.

We ended the shoot with nothing but a blanket. I noticed as we went on, she became STRONG, and FEARLESS. She left feeling like a model and that Is my ultimate goal. Celebrate your journey through the experience that will leave you feeling like a goddess! <3

Mommy&Me ft. Zoey & I

Being a photographer, I’m the one who is always behind the camera. I couldn’t tell you how many images of my husband and my daughter there are. I called up a friend who is also a photographer and asked if she could get a few shots of me and my daughter. Like other moms, I am not a fan of looking at myself in images but I know that these images are going to mean so much to my little girl.
Why do I say that? I don’t have a whole lot of photos with my mother, she was the mom who did not want to have anything to do with photos. But the ones I do have, mean the world to me. There’s so many reasons that you should have professional images captured for you and your family but today, I just want to tell you to stand up and get in front of the camera atleast once. It’s very important. Check out these images of my daughter and I. My friend took the images and I edited them.

Mother's Day Sessions

Mother’s Day will be here soon. I have been thinking for a while about painting and changing my studio to fit my brand. I made a whole corner set that mimics a bedroom. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day Photos! Im so excited to introduce this years Mother’s Day Sessions…

There are so many different poses that are possible with this set up! Check out some images from my model session.

Clothing Ideas & Choices

Think boho, spring, creams, greens……
I prefer the pant suit options.. they just make me feel comfortable. Here are some ideas for you to consider.

Dresses

These are perfect in this color, white, cream…

Mini Dress

This is just the cutest thing!

Little Man

The little overalls are to die for!

The HAT

Don’t forget to Finnish your look!

LETS NOT FORGET…..

Mommy & Me

This is definitely a trend right now.

What ever outfit you choose, just try to avoid bright neon colors, make sure your outfit doesn’t clash with your child’s outfit.