ADK Retreat 2023

ADK — ADVENTURE RETREAT

I attended a retreat in June of 2023 and I really have been hoarding all the great content I captured while there. It was very nicely prepared and all of the models were A++. It was great to explore a new location and meet new people that also share a love for photography. I love getting out and doing photography for fun when I have the chance. It makes you fall in love with the craft all over again.

Alexis + Brett

Steve + Kayla

Sarah + Brandon

Eric + Elise

See The Shoot: Matthew + Megan

A Beautiful Day At Avanti Mansion

Matthew + Megan <3

Vendors

Getting Ready

First Look (Dad + Groom)

Wedding Party

Ceremony

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

Holiday Session Outfit Guide

I am here to help you make good outfit choices for your holiday session this year. I have two sets, with a slightly different color scheme and type of attire that would fit best. Have a look at these two color schemes that I have created to help you choose the right outfits for your family.

This image above is for the set with the couch and trees — Green shutter wall background. I’ve actually found that TJ max has some pretty cute full sets for the little ones. I get my kids outfits there for all occasions. Carter’s also has some cute holiday attire this year.

The snow globe (igloo tent) set is going to mostly be whites. Bright and light, snowy vibes is what I am going for. I would suggest maybe a jacket or warmer kind of attire to get the full look of a “snowy wonderland”. There will also be trees inside of the tent with snow and a snowman. I have a snow machine I plan on incorporating so that we can get the whole experience.

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

See The Shoot: Dan + Brittany

Love at Brooksholm Wedding Barn

Venue: Brooksholm Wedding Barn
Wedding Dress: Lillian West
Bride’s Shoes: Kate Spade Keds
Hair + Makeup: Alicia Wonsey
Caterer: Kramell’s Meat Market + BBQ
Desserts: For the Love of Flour
Flowers: Flowers on the Hill
Entertainment: Esdee Entertainment

Getting Ready

Ceremony

Family Photos

Wedding Party

Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Rob + Natalie

Rob + Natalie

Bride + Groom

A beautiful fall wedding….

Vendors
Venue: O’Brien Sleepy Hollow
Wedding Dress + Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal
Grooms Suit + Groomsmen Suits: Tuxedo Junction
Hair: Christina Miranda Hair
Makeup: Cory Pieroni
Transportation: Affordable Limousine Co.
Desserts: Muscoreil’s
Entertainment: Artistic Audio Entertainment

Getting Ready

First Look

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Family/Reception

Bride + Groom

See The Shoot: Jason + Mariah

Wedding at Maison Albion

Jason + Mariah have a beautiful relationship. They had an amazing whimsical wedding at the perfect venue with their family and friends.

Venue: Maison Albion
Brides Dress: Blissett’s Bridal
Men’s Attire: Men’s Warehouse
Brides Maids Dresses: Scholles
Hair + Makeup: Styles by Laur
Caterer: Zambistro
Cake: Wildflour Bakery
Donuts: Wegmans
Flowers: Homestead Wild Flowers
Entertainment: Brad London Productions

Golden hour at Maison Albion

Getting Ready

First Look (With Dad + Groom)

Wedding Party

Ceremony

Family

Reception

Bride + Groom

See the Shoot: Cake Smash

Cake Smash Session

I had the cutest cake smash session last week. The family is adorable and so is little Dawson. His dance moves were epic. It was a boho themed set up with wood, leaves and plants as props.

For cake smash sessions, I start with family photos and individuals of the cute one year old.

Family Photos

The family photos went well and the kids are adorable. Big smiles on their faces! A win!

The Smash

Before I bring in the cake, we take photos without it and then we bring in the fun. The Cake!

Dawson seemed hesitant about digging into the cake at first but I let him go at his own pace. Once he tasted the cake, he LOVED it. He made the cutest face when eating the cake. Then he decided to crawl towards the camera!

Bubble Bath Splash

Once we finish with the cake portion then it’s BUBBLE BATH TIME! He loved splashing around in the tub.

Cake smashes are always so fun and messy but a perfect way to celebrate the milestone of turning one year old!

High School Senior Session Guide

What to Bring to your High School Senior Session

High School Senior Photography

High School graduation is a huge milestone in your life and it deserves to be celebrated. One of the ways to remember your high school experience and the achievement is with a senior portrait session.

This guide is here to make sure that everything goes correctly for your senior photoshoot. We want the day to be laid back and fun with no stress or anxiety.

Wardrobe

Wardrobe is one of the most important aspects of your senior session. You want to wear what feels most comfortable to you and what you feel the most confident in.

Think about what kind of looks or styles you like the best, classic? edgy? sporty? boho? Your style should be your own, don’t forget to be you!

Some outfit ideas could include:

  • ones that you love the way you look and are comfortable

  • ones that could represent your time in school

  • ones that are more formal

Props

Props are one way to have fun in the photoshoot and commemorate and showcase any activities, sports, hobbies, or clubs that were a part of your high school experience.

Bring your cap and gown!

Other items could include sports jersey and equipment, dance shoes, musical instruments, books, sentimental items like a family heirloom. Any items that represent things you love to do that are special to you, and shows off your personality

Make-Up, Hair, Cosmetics

Bring a small bag of make-up with touch-up essentials! Mascara, foundation, concealer, chapstick/lipstick/lipgloss, blotting papers, and a small mirror. Bring hair essentials to do any touch-ups needed. Such as a hairbrush, hairspray, bobby pins, and clips.

Nails will potentially be visible in the photographs so make sure they are clean and trimmed and/or painted if you’d like.

Day of Session Checklist

  • Outfits

  • Shoes

  • Jewelry

  • Props

  • Makeup Bag

  • Chapstick

  • Hairspray

  • Lint Roller

  • Stain Remover

  • Hair Brush

  • Deodorant

  • Bobby Pins

  • Mirror

Final Tips

  • Choose outfits that make you FEEL beautiful.

  • Your hair and makeup should match your style.

  • Don’t fret those blemishes.

  • Make sure you are comfortable in front of the camera.

  • Personalize your photoshoot.

  • Have fun!

My Social Media

Social Media

Hey! I’m on social media! Who isn’t these days. This post is all about my social media, the apps I’m on and my online presence. This is a way to check out my work and my photography style aside from my website. I’m on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Pinterest.

Instagram

You can find me on instagram at @richele_renea_photography. I post a bunch on there with recent photoshoots, from weddings to portraits to families, behind the scenes content and upcoming photoshoot bookings.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/richele_renea_photography/

Facebook

My Facebook page is Richele Renea Photography! I post almost daily on there.

Your Body is a Wonderland

This is a private Facebook group that I created for the ladies who want to feel strong and powerful in their own skin! You can find the group on my page under groups and request to join if you’d like!

Link: https://www.facebook.com/richelereneaphotography

TikTok

I am still learning and experimenting with TikTok and editing videos and everything that comes along with that form of content. The reels have become such a big part of the content that is consumed on the internet today. Follow me on TikTok @richelereneaphotography and see all the behind the scenes videos!

Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@richelereneaphotography?lang=en

Pinterest

I have been more getting into pinning and posting my photography on Pinterest. A lot of my blog posts and photos are pinned into boards for example wedding photography, family photography and so on.

Link: https://www.pinterest.com/studio2211

Follow Me and Join the Fun!

Follow me on my social media so you don’t miss out on any new posts and so you’ll have my contact information to potentially book a shoot! Hopefully, I will talk to you soon!

See The Shoot: Catie + Dion

Catie + Dion

Catie and Dion’s wedding was super chill and beautiful. They choose a smaller package and they did not a large amount of coverage. The venue they choose was absolutely beautiful. Timing was an issue and we did end up losing light faster than we wanted to to capture more couple photos but we got good ones. Catie and Dion made sure to add their kids into the day and they even make little activity bins for the kids to play with during the reception.

Venue: Zugibe Vineyards
Caterer: Lake Country Catering

Outdoor Boudoir Session Guide

Outdoor Boudoir

I offer these a date during the summer and they are my most popular sessions. It is a chance to connect with nature and with yourself. Getting out of the “traditional” studio photos and enjoy the outdoors, especially if you are a nature lover or outdoor enthusiast.

Indoor v. Outdoor

The biggest difference between indoor and outdoor boudoir is privacy. Boudoir is intimate so it is important that you feel comfortable and safe. It is in a public place, but we will be pretty secluded. It is not as private as an indoor session in my studio, but we won’t be disturbed.

It’s a fun and creative genre of boudoir photography but it is not for everyone. I recognize that this is often a step outside of your comfort zone.

If this will be your first boudoir session, make sure that you are comfortable being vulnerable especially outside in nature.

If you’ve already done indoor boudoir or are feeling adventurous then outdoor boudoir brings it to another level in feeling confident and loving yourself.

How They Work

I have stations set up in the woods and creek area around the campground that I grew up at. We will be getting around on a four wheeler so make sure you are comfortable riding as a passenger with me.
No need to worry about posing, that’s my job as the photographer!

Be prepared to be immersed in nature.

Style Guide

The packages include hair and makeup.

You provide your own attire. I am happy to help, to share my opinion and to help you pick something out. Wear what you feel the most confident in. Try on outfits at home and see what works and what doesn’t.

Pieces like matching lingerie sets, bodysuits, oversized button-down shirts, lacy bralettes, airy robes, sheer dresses and fabrics like lace, satin, and chiffon work best for outdoor shoots.

However, don't limit yourself to lingerie, you could wear a bathing suit, if that is what is the most comfortable to you.

Embrace your body, celebrate yourself with an outdoor boudoir photoshoot that will be an unforgettable experience.

Why Book an Engagement Session?

Why You Should Book an Engagement Session

Engagement sessions are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture the love, joy, excitement and anticipation in the days leading up to your wedding.

5 Reasons to Book an Engagement Session

To Celebrate and Have Fun!

You said YES! Let’s celebrate.

This is such n exciting time in your life and some celebration is in the cards. Planning a wedding can be stressful, there’s a bunch of decisions to be made. This is the time to set that all aside and spends some time having fun and celebrating together, before all the craziness.

Announcement

An engagement session gives you unique and beautiful professional photos to share with all your friends and family. Use these to announce your engagement and share your love story! You can use them for any digital or printed materials for the wedding like save-the-dates or invitations.

Create Memories

This is special time and season for you. Having these photos to look back on and reminisce in 10, 20, 50 years is so special. The power of photography allows you to document and have these memories of specific times in your life that you can look back on. The location for the shoot can contribute to this. Choose a location that has some meaning or connection to your love story and relationship.

Ice Breaker

This is the perfect opportunity to get to know your photographer and they can get to know you as well! It gives the photographer a chance to figure out what works best for you. Establishing a relationship with your wedding photographer is key. The more familiar, the more relaxed and comfortable.

Finding Comfort & Easing Fear

This is the time to experiment, learn and find comfort in being in front of the camera. Not everyone feels comfortable in front of the camera and that is okay. This is the opportunity to see yourself in pictures, get practice in before the big day and allows you the time to ease the nerves when you are not the center of attention.

Cake Smash Prep Guide

Cake Smash Session Preparation Guide

A cake smash session is a fun and perfect way to celebrate this milestone in your child’s life. Cake smashes are super messy but that is the whole point and the most fun!

The cake smash session will last approximately 1.5 hours including a bubble bath splash at the end.

What to Bring to a Cake Smash Session

What I Provide

  • Fully customizable themed set with props, you can bring other props if you’d like.

  • Themed white cake, unless allergies are specified.

  • Bubble Bath session with the same themed set-up.

An outfit can be included for an additional price.

What You Provide

  • Outfit to match the theme - outfits will get messy so keep that in mind.

  • Outfit to change into afterword to go home in.

  • Change of clothes for parents - yes you may get messy too!

  • Towel.

  • Baby wipes for clean up.

  • Favorite snacks like Puffs or Cheerios, etc.

  • A drink of choice in sip cup to wash down the cake.

  • A favorite toy or noise maker that they are comfortable with to entertain them and get their attention.

  • Favorite song or show that I can play that they like.

What to Expect

I will start by taking photos with the family and then first move onto individual photos with your child without the cake. Then, I will add the cake and let them dig into it at their own pace. Finally, at the end there will be a bubble bath splash in the same themed set-up.

Spring Mini Sessions

Spring Mini Sessions 2023

Spring mini sessions have specific locations & dates so pay attention to that when booking. These sessions are for the whole family. For these sessions, i bring kids props and things to sit on. I wont have a specific set up for them, its like a regular family session in a park.

Session fee is $200 & you will get all the images from session. I dont put a specific number on this because some families are bigger. The images that look good are the ones that you will recieve. Average will be around 50. That being said, it will take me longer to edit these. I have added an add on so that you can jump the line. It will be first come first serve on that.

See The Shoot: Nathan + Chelsea

Nathan + Chelsea

Delaware Park near The Buffalo History Museum

Getting Ready

Ceremony

The emotions inside this church were real. The ceremony was beautiful and perfect for them.
Church was St. John’s Grace Episcopal Church in Buffalo

Wedding Party

This wedding party was down for all the tricks I had in my book! We even jammed out to baby shark for the photos with the kids. These were all at Delaware Park.

Reception

The reception was at The Grapevine Banquets
It was set up perfect and i’m sure it was a night to remember!
Oh! The food was good too!

Bride + Groom

I took Nathan + Chelsea’s engagement photos ad had such a great time getting to know them. I was so excited for their big day and it was one of my favorite wedding I have attended and photographed. They are great humans and i am so glad I was able to be a part of this beautiful day.

Studio Location

Studio Location

Studio Location in Clarence,New York. Studio Ideas

The studio space is in the prime location of Clarence, NY. A charming and historic town and suburb northeast of Buffalo. The address is 8500 Roll Rd. Site B Clarence Center, NY.

Site B is located right when you first pull into the parking lot on your right. The site is indicated with a letter B on the top window of the door. On the front of the door and next to it is a sign indicating Richele Renea photography. HS Senior, Family, Wedding, and Boudoir, by appointment only.

The Space

It is a spacious open studio with windows for natural lighting. On one side when you walk in there is a huge space for a studio set up with various backdrops and props. On the other side is a boho themed bedroom.

Various backdrops and props can be used for a photoshoot. This one was for a one year old boho photoshoot.

Boho Aesthetic

The studio set up is a free-spirited boho theme with a bed and two wicker chairs that fit the theme perfectly. The room is filled with neutral tones of browns, creams, whites, and muted yellows and pinks. Boho decor including fluffy pillows, blankets and plants that complete the look.

The iconic egg chair is a new addition to the studio space. It has become a major decor trend fairly recently. It elevates the space and brings it to a whole new level. A boho dream.

Sunshine

Studio Ideas, Boho Aesthetic Photoshoot

When the sun comes out, it is like a heavenly dream in here. The way the light shines through into the studio onto the wall, and the furniture is stunning. The windows provide the perfect amount of natural lighting and the sun shining through provides amazing illumination.

Visitor Point of View

Studio Ideas, Boho Photoshoot

I was extremely impressed when I first walked in. The space is very inviting and welcoming. It is a very comfortable space with a couch for visitors to sit and place their belongings. The boho decor is beautiful and there is a lot of attention to detail. My favorite part of the space is the windows that provide the natural light and when it shines through the window, it is incredible.

If you end up at the granite place, you are at the wrong location.

Mommy + Me Mini's

Mommy + Me Mini’s 2023

MOMMY + ME

Mommy + me mini sessions has to be my favorite! Probably because im a mom!!

Using my studio atmosphere, boho style, i am offering these sessions for $200 and it will include a whole gallery of images. Yes, like all the photos. The only photos you wont see are duplicates and test shots. I dont EVER do this so this is the one to book! That being said, turnaround time will be closer to 2-3 weeks! Just in time for Mothers Day! HINT: if you want them done faster, book a sooner session time than anyone else! I go down the list when editing.

COME ON IN MOMMAS! Bring those kiddos!

See The Shoot: Jeremy + Ryann

Love in a Winery

Ceremony

They said their “I Do” at a church and it was beautiful!

Wedding Party

Reception

Freedom Run Winery is such an amazing venue! It’s got a rustic edge, but super modern at the same time. If you’re not a country person, but still like an all inclusive rustic wedding, definitely check this place out.

Bride + Groom