SUNSET AT NIAGARA SQUARE

Chris and Christine are getting married next year! We had an awesome engagement session with them a few days ago.

This was the last shot of the night! As you can see, we did some of their photos at Niagara Square in Buffalo. Being in the heart of downtown, you do not see too much of a sunset. But the clouds and the coloring of the sky were so pretty. It was nice to see some contrast in a sunset shot with buildings in the background.

After waiting for traffic to pass and taxis to move out of the way, we had Chris and Christine face each other. All we needed to do was add a bit of light on their faces and we were good to go! Well, Neal had to lay on the ground too, to get the right angle. But the shot turned out amazing! They are going to love it!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Buffalo Proper, Niagara Square

Fairy Tale Bride

This is Nina on her wedding day! After all the prep and getting ready, Nina looked stunning!

There were giant french doors in the room that we had Nina get dressed in. After moving some furniture, we created an open space for her. Neal needed to get to the church and get the guys, so I stayed behind and did some portraits with Nina. She had a beautiful train and I wanted to show it off. I had her face the french doors and hold her flowers to the side. Then she slightly turned her head over her shoulder. 

Light was pouring into the room from the doors. It was perfect! Nina looked like a fairy tale bride!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Mary's of the RC Cataract

Buffalo Photo Session: Shea's Performing Arts Center

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center

A Brand New package!

This is Maks! He came for his photo debut a few days ago to Neal Urban Studio.

He was just a little guy at about 5lbs. He was a great sleeper! We decided to bring in some different textures for his shoot. We found an old wooden pallet in our building and placed Maks in a flat basket. Because he was wrapped up all snug, we chose a more rustic style blanket to put under him. Maks did not want to keep his hand inside the wrap either. Whenever we tucked his hand inside he would immediately wake up. He automatically put his little hand up near his head. Why fight it? He looks so adorable and cozy that way!

-Danielle

Buffalo Newborn Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Newborn Photo Location: Neal Urban Studio

NIGHT SHOT AT GLEN OAK COUNTRY CLUB

This was taken at the end of the night at Colleen and Wes' wedding! Their wedding and reception was at Glen Oak Country Club.

This image was pretty fun to do. Neal was shooting from the patio above the gazebo. I was below with Colleen and Wes relaying what Neal wanted them to do. It was funny because I couldn't really see Neal and the DJ had the music going pretty loud. It got to the point, where I started to tell Colleen and Wes what I wanted them to do. Good thing I know how Neal's mind works and it was exactly what he was looking for. I guess being married and working together makes us think alike! Pretty scary! But a beautiful image!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony/Photo Session/Reception: Glen Oak Country Club

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirlin Disc

Niagara Falls Wedding at St. Joe's

This image is so beautiful! This is Rene'e and Tommy at Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Church. 

After the ceremony and family portraits, we cleared everyone out of the church. We had Rene'e and Tommy head toward the front doors. We made sure the doors were open and no one was in the background. We had Tommy facing us and Rene'e walk up to him slightly off center. Her hand is on his chest and Tommy is bringing her in.

I love this pose for this image. It works so nice with the amazing light that was pouring in behind them.

This style of shot can even be done with Rene'e and Tommy in silhouette. But, it was just more magical with them light and airy!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

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

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Niagara Falls State Park

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Four Points Sheraton

Buffalo Wedding DJ/Photo Booth: Moving Music

Buffalo Wedding Video: Focus Photography and Videography

SHEA'S FIRST DANCE

This is an image from Julie and Ben's first dance at Shea's Performing Arts Center!

It is absolutely beautiful! While everyone was on stage watching the action, Neal went up to the balcony to get the full stage shot! I love how the entire stage is shown, even the detail on the outer arch. I really like how Neal used it to frame everything in. 

I will admit, we did tell Julie and Ben where to dance on the stage. We did have this in mind before they started dancing. That was the only detail we had to tell them! But, if we didn't, it would look funny if they were not in center. 

Everything from the lights to the tables with guests watching, just make this image more amazing!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony Location: St. Mark's RC Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Session/Reception: Shea's Performing Arts Center

Buffalo Wedding Planner: Pear Planning

Buffalo Wedding Video: Shutter Dream Studio

Buffalo Wedding DJ/Photo Booth: Toy Brothers entertainment

JAMAICA SANDALS WHITEHOUSE WEDDING

This is an image from Rick and Leanne's wedding at Sandals White House European Village and Spa in Jamaica!

They had a very small and intimate wedding, with just a few family members and friends. They did not have your typical wedding reception with a giant dance floor and DJ. They saved that for a giant reception back home in Niagara Falls! However, they still did a first dance and all teary eyes were on them! 

This is a little different kind of image. At first glance, you may think it is dark and possibly gloomy feeling. But look closer! It shows so much emotion on Leanne's face as she dances with her husband Rick for the first time. We positioned a light behind them to cast a little glow around them. Then Neal just turned it black and white. It definitely made it more dramatic!

-Danielle

Destination Jamaica Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Jamaica Ceremony/Photo Session/Reception: Sandals White House European Village and Spa

RAINY NIGHT AT THE STATLER

Hope everyone is enjoying their long Labor Day Weekend! Here is a rainy image from Kelly and Tom's wedding! But don't you love it!

There reception was at the Statler in Buffalo. It was time to take Kelly and Tom outside for some night images. It was not raining when we started. Niagara Square is super close to the Statler, so we took a quick walk over. We got some amazing images there. Right when we were finishing up, it began to rain. Tom took the umbrella and he and Kelly started walking back to the Statler. Little did they know, Neal was still taking images of them walking across the street. There was enough light from the street lights and traffic signals to brighten up the background. 

This was a keeper, just turned black and white!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Queen of Heaven

Buffalo Wedding Photo Session: Buffalo Central Terminal/Niagara Square

Buffalo Wedding Reception Locatin: Statler

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Signature Entertainment

Buffalo Wedding Video: 17 Video Productions

FITNESS SHOOT AT NEAL URBAN STUDIO

Today we bring you something a little different. This is from one of our fitness shoots with Jen. 

This was done at Neal Urban Studio a few months ago. Jen competes in different fitness competitions all over the state. She looks great and was so much fun to work with! Our studio is located in the TriMain Center in Buffalo. It is so great being tenants there. We can take advantage of so many different areas throughout the building for shoots. We use old elevator shafts, stair ways, and whatever else we can find. 

Jen brought in some weights and awesome fitness outfits! We did this in an area of the building and just lit up the background. Jen did the rest!

-Danielle

Buffalo Fitness Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Fitness Photo Session: Neal Urban Studio

SUNSET WEDDING GLEN OAK COUNTRY CLUB!

Colleen and Wes got married a few weeks ago at Glen Oak Country Club. They had their ceremony at an outside gazebo and reception at the club as well.

Neal and I took Colleen and Wes away from the reception for a quick sunset photo shoot. There was a giant field with tall grass across from the club. The sun was lighting up the whole area with a nice golden glow. The sun was actually pretty powerful and we had to add some extra light on their faces. 

We had Wes take Colleen into his arms and go in for a kiss. They were glowing, the background was glowing, and it was beautiful! The sun rays in the corner of the image only add to the beauty of this image!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony/Photo Session/Reception Location: Glen Oak Country Club

DJ: Whirlin' Disc Sound