THE MANSION ON DELAWARE WEDDING

Another throw back from April of 2016! Sarah and Aaron at The Mansion on Delaware.

While Neal and Adelle were shooting at The Columns Banquets, Shane and I were at The Mansion on Delaware. Everything took place at the Mansion. Good thing too! It started to snow really bad as the night went on. One minute it was sunny and clear as day, the next it looked like a blizzard.

Of course that did not stop us from going outside for one last photo shoot! We had everything ready to go. This was taken by Shane. I was shooting really up close and he went for a wider angle. I love what he captured. I like the placement of Sarah and Aaron and the Mansion as the backdrop. And I love the snow falling on the lovely couple!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: The Mansion on Delaware

FALL WEDDING AT DELAWARE PARK

Back to Delaware Park with Kevin and Tessa! I couldn't resist posting another image from the Park.

Would you just look at those colors for the backdrop! As you can see from the image, Neal took the photo from across Hoyt Lake. We loved how the Lake captured the reflection of Kevin and Tessa. I also loved the reflection of the trees surrounding the reflection of Kevin and Tessa. 

Like I mentioned yesterday, Kevin and Tessa had such beautiful weather for their wedding. The temperature was perfect and not too cold. Fall skies are always gorgeous too. I know you can't see the sky in this photo, but there were dark clouds with the sun peeking through. It looked like it should have been snowing at some point.

Another nice and simple pose. I was sort of halfway between Neal and Kevin and Tessa. I was relaying direction. Not that there was too much to relay haha! 

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony Location: St. Mary of the Cataract Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: St. Mary of the Cataract Church, Albright Knox Art Gallery, Delaware Park,Salvatore's Italian Gardens

Buffalo Wedding Reception Location: Salvatore's Italian Gardens

FIRE ESCAPE BRIDE & GROOM

Today we take you to Nic and Jill's wedding! What an amazing couple to photograph! 

Nic and Jill had their wedding and reception at the Foundry Suites and Banquets. Right after the ceremony, we only had about 20 minutes for photos. We had to think on our feet and use the resources that were close and also Jill and Nic's style. Neal's first thought, "Why not a fire escape?"

So across the street we went to the Pierce Arrow Factory Complex. Good news was Nic's brother works in that building, so we knew we would be ok to shoot there.

And to all the "Pretty Woman" movie fans out there, this looks a little familiar right? A bit of reverse order, but same concept! I love it!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Foundry Suites and Banquets

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Foundry Suites and Banquets, Pierce Arrow Factory Complex, Elmwood Avenue

FOUNDRY SUITES BRIDE & GROOM

This past Saturday we ended our 2016 wedding season. And what a crazy busy season it was! We we want to take a quick minute to thank all of our lovely 2016 couples. You were all amazing and we were so happy to be a part of your day and to capture so many memories! Now it's time for a little break for Neal and I. We are off on vacation. Time to enjoy each others company outside of work and with family!

Now we take you to after Jill and Nic's ceremony at the Foundry Suites and Banquets! They had their ceremony right outside in the courtyard. So, we decided to do some quick portraits there first.

Oh yes, Bentley is back! This image actually has a little deeper meaning than what you see. There was a photo of Nic's parents with their dog that was taken a long time ago. It was on one of the tables for the reception. Nic had asked a while back if we could do something similiar.

Like I mentioned before, Nic and Jill were great in front of the camera, as well as Bentley. I love how Jill and Nic are in their own little world and Bentley is just hanging out posing for the camera!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Foundry Suites and Banquets

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Foundry Suites and Banquets, Pierce Arrow Factory Complex, Elmwood Avenue

Forest Lawn Wedding Spot!

Another amazing image from Kristin and John's wedding! We stopped at Forest Lawn Cemetery for a quick stop before their reception.

This is one of my favorites spots at Forest Lawn. It is the most beautiful entryway. Every time I drive by (Neal Urban Studio is located right down the road), I always say we need a bride and groom in that archway. I am so happy that we could use it with Kristin and John. Kristin had mentioned stopping at Forest Lawn because she used to walk the park often. After this photo we ventured inside and took some photos on their beautiful bridges. It was a perfect location and worked so well for them!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony Location: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Buffalo Wedding Photo Locations: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Rapids Theatre

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Rapids Theatre

HOTEL HENRY WEDDING PORTRAITS

Happy Friday! Today we bring you Chris and Christine outside of Hotel Henry.

Hotel Henry was one of the locations we went to for photos after the ceremony. Even though it was under construction, we still got some amazing images! We made sure to shoot angles that would not show any of the construction site. And I think we nailed it!

Just look at this photo! You would never know work was being done right behind Chris and Christine. We were so happy they wanted to go to this location. We got to capture this beautiful couple, and incorporate amazing Buffalo architecture.

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Peter's RC Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Hotel Henry, Buffalo Lighthouse, Hotel at the Lafayette

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Hotel at the Lafayette

Buffalo Wedding DJ: DJ P Nasty 

LIGHTS, CAMERAS, PAPARAZZI!!

Happy Halloween! Hope everyone had a safe and fun weekend! Today we bring you this fun image from Chris and Christine's wedding at Hotel at the Lafayette!

How cool is this? We always love to come up with creative images with the wedding party. Neal has had this idea for a while, but we needed the perfect wedding party to make it happen. Everyone was so nice and helpful throughout the whole day. Early in the day we told the wedding party we had an idea for later in the night and that they needed their phones. Everyone was all for it.

It was time to create a red carpet feel with Chris and Christine. We had the wedding party join us outside and bring their phones. Time to flip on those flash lights and put the lovely newlyweds in the spotlight. The wedding party was amazing! They were yelling and cheering. Some were even singing! All Chris and Christine had to do was hang out in the middle and focus on each other!

I wish I could say this was a super easy shot. It was and it wasn't. Did I mention it was pouring outside? That left Neal, our lovely helper Vanessa (you all know Vanessa from the Disney Castle photo. Her hubby was a groomsman), and I out in the rain under umbrellas. Keeping the gear from getting soaked was a must. Some of the lights were covered by plastic bags we borrowed from the candy station! The wind didn't help much with that either. It looks like this image was lit by all of the phones but it was really lit by three of our lights. Thankfully, everyone was very cooperative for this image. Once we got the shot it was hard to tell them to go back inside! We reminded them that they had a dancefloor to fill back up and they were back to partying hard for the rest of the night!

Chris and Christine looked movie rock stars just like their engagement shoot and will sign autographs if you see them!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Peter's RC Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Hotel Henry, Buffalo Lighthouse, Hotel at the Lafayette

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Hotel at the Lafayette

Buffalo Wedding DJ: DJ P Nasty 

STROLL ALONG HOYT LAKE

One last photo (for now) of Laura and Ian at Delaware Park!

Hoyt Lake (the name of the lake in the middle of the park if you did not know), can be such a pretty spot for photos. I really wanted Laura and Ian to have a few minutes alone (well with me, my assistant Alyssa, and videographer Brian). Hahah, I guess the bride and groom are never truly alone on their wedding day.

I wanted Laura and Ian to have a few minutes to soak in the day so far. They could have a quick conversation and just enjoy each others company as newlyweds. They walked hand in hand along the lake. All I asked is they looked at one another. We had a lot of time, so there was no rush. They could just relax and be together.

I love moments like this!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony:St. Martin De Porres

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Park, Tonawanda Castle

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Tonawanda Castle

Buffalo Wedding Video: Unbeaten Path Media

Buffalo Wedding Dj/Photobooth: Moving Music

OLD FORT NIAGARA SOLDIERS AND THE HAPPY COUPLE!

More from Heather and Clay's wedding at Old Fort Niagara, just like I mentioned yesterday.

And Clay is in the photo! I think this is just hysterical. I love how Heather & Clay wanted the Old Fort reenactment actors in some of their wedding photos. Neal asked them to be serious here to act like they are protecting Heather and Clay. Neal said that one of the guys could not stop smiling. You could tell he was happy to be a part of the photos. But he couldn't keep the serious face like the other guys at first. Well, they all did a great job here. You can definitely see Clay laughing. I know I would be laughing too.

I love this image. We have done so many photos at Old Fort Niagara and this is the first time any of the staff has been involved. We normally try to stay in the shadows and not get in the way. In this instance, how could you not have these 3 guys part of the shot! So much fun!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Youngstown Yacht Club

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Old Fort Niagara

GOTHAM CITY BRIDE & GROOM PART 2

We are back with part 2 of Jill and Matthew's wedding at this amazing building!

As you saw yesterday, if you joined us, Neal absolutely loves this building. And we have never had the opportunity to use it for a wedding. Jill and Matthew fit this style perfectly!

During their reception at Pearl St. Grill and Brewery, we took Jill and Matthew out for some photos. Neal had already scoped out the area and knew exactly where he wanted to go. It was just a little walk from Pearl St.

This image is in the same series you saw yesterday. Same set up and same location. It is just closer up on Jill and Matthew. You still get the awesome feel of the building too! This is one thing I love about certain locations. You can create so many different looks in the same area. This was definitely one of those times!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Pearl St. Grill and Brewery

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Tift Nature Preserve, City of Buffalo, Pearl at the Webb