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

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

Outdoor Boudoir

Outdoor Boudoir 2023

OUTDOOR BOUDOIR

Outdoor Boudoir... What else do i have to say?

These sessions are my most popluar, super adventurous sessions. I usually have a full schedule with these ones.

How they work - I set up stations in the woods/creek area at the campground i grew up at. Im picking a Sunday because its less populated. (not that its very populated any day) Don’t worry, we wont be disturbed. i make the locations places off the path a little bit. The only issue i had last year was someone unfortunetly stole my peacock chair while i was going to get a new client. Im going to have someone staying with my things this year.

Outfits - You provide your own attire, if you want my opinion or help im always here!

How we get around - Fourwheeler.. so must be confortable riding as a passenger with me.

Packages - Package 1 is $400 and it includes the hair and makeup, 1 hour shoot, and all the digital images. Package 2 is $600 and it includes hair and makeup, 1 hour shoot, 30 image Little Black Book, and all digital images. The pricing here is different than a regular boudoir session.

Due to including all the images, turnaround time will be around 4 weeks.

See The Shoot: Nick + Andrea

Nick & Andrea had a small intimate wedding at The Wurlitzer and I was all for the upstairs warehouse area. They were not sure if they would like the images up there and I reassured them that they would be KILLER!
They were referred by someone who used to babysit my daughter. Referrals are the best, am I right?

These love birds were set up on a blind date…a very successful blind date.

See The Shoot: Roger + Rockie

May 21, 2023

The Details

Details are important. Check out the details from the day! They are just a small clip of the story, but dang are they beautiful images.

The First Look

As I tell all my brides… just do it. It’s an imitate moment where you can share together and not have to keep it together in front of all your guests. This groom was BLOWN away!

Wedding Party

Although they had a small wedding party, they knew how to have fun!

The Bride and Groom

Okay, I have a lot to say here. Hang on tight.
Roger and Rockie are the PERFECT match. They had their engagement session at the same location we went to the above images. It’s important to them. They are so passionate with a side of goofy. I love it. They were my ideal client. Rockie has a special surprise for Roger on the day of their wedding. She also booked a boudoir session and decided to get a black book to gift to her man! He LOVED it (maybe not the opening it in front of the camera part.. but we wanted to get the reaction)

The Ceremony

Short and Sweet! It was such a beautiful ceremony. But let’s talk about the location for a minute!
Niagara Crossing is the location, its balcony works so well for wedding ceremonies! The only complaint was a man mowing his lawn during the ceremony but i’m sure he does that for all the wedding they do just to be that guy. When I got there, my phone said “Welcome to Canada” as we were just across the river in Lewiston.

The Reception

Time to PARTY! They had some amazing moments. If you know me, you know I LOVE getting moments with the older folks. The reason I have such a passion for those images is because those people will more than likely not be in your life a whole lot longer. There was also a moment where they got grandma out of her wheel chair and held her up to dance and I thought that was so special.

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!

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.

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.

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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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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

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  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.