DELAWARE MANSION FIRST LOOK

Happy Monday! Michaela and Aaron were married last weekend. Neal and one of our assistants, Alyssa, photographed their wedding. (I had my own wedding to photograph that day). They decided to do a first look at the Delaware Mansion. They got ready there and had their reception at the Mansion as well.

It was a beautiful day. The courtyard was the perfect place for a first look. Everything was in bloom and the ivy was covering the brick walls. Neal had Aaron wait in the courtyard with his back to where Michaela would walk to see him. She came down the walk and tapped him on the shoulder. Aaron was in awe of how amazing Michaela looked. She was gorgeous. 

Neal decided to capture this moment through the trees and greenery when Michaela got close to Aaron. I love the approach he took on this. All of the trees framed them right in. And I really like the window on the left. I like how the ivy covers almost everything, but left that exposed!

I had Neal tell me all about his wedding when he got home, so I got all of the details for the day. So, now I am able to write up the blogs for his wedding. (In case you were wondering why it was me haha)

Amazing first look!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Kleinhans Music Hall, Silo City

Buffalo Wedding Reception: The Mansion of Delaware

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirlin Disc Sound

Winter wedding at Delaware Mansion

Since Danielle talked about my image yesterday, I (Neal) am taking over the blog for the day to talk about an image she took at her wedding!

I wasn't there because I was working my own wedding at the Columns but I'm glad that Danielle, Shane, Sarah & Aaron went outside and took advantage of the white puffy snow during the day. 

This is such a beautiful image. The lighting, the pose and the connection between Sarah & Aaron warms this winter photo up. You can feel the love and the fact that they exchanged vows only minutes before... Great job to everyone involved in creating this image. This is the kind of image that will make a beautiful print or will take up an entire page in an album. Just sayin'! :-)

-Neal

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

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

END OF THE NIGHT KISS

We bring you one more snowy photo from Sarah and Aaron's wedding at the Mansion on Delaware!

This was the last shot of the night. The weather was getting a little worse and we had to work fast. Why not have Sarah and Aaron snuggle up really close and have a kiss!

Even though the Mansion is pretty lit up at night, I did have to use a light behind them. I love how it lit up the tree and gave an icy glow in the background. 

What a great way to end then night and the first wedding of the season!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

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

SNOWY NIGHT AT DELAWARE MANSION

Hi readers! I am back! Thank you to Neal for writing up his photo yesterday! It would have been pretty hard for me to blog about a wedding I wasn't at!

While Neal was shooting at the Columns Banquet Facility, I was photographing Sarah and Aaron at the Mansion on Delaware. I had the pleasure of having Shane (you should all remember Shane) as my assistant. We had such a great time. The day started out sunny and beautiful. Then the next thing we see is a blizzard outside. To be honest, I did not think the snow was going to happen. But, I was sure happy when it did for photos!

During the reception, I went outside to get some ideas for photos. I love the Delaware Mansion at night when it is all lit up. With the snow coming down, it looked beautiful. Earlier in the day, Sarah wasn't so sure about going outside in the snow for pictures. Lucky for us, as the night progressed, she was ready and willing to tackle the elements!

Shane and I had everything ready to go when Sarah and Aaron came out. All I needed to do was run across Delaware Avenue! Traffic was pretty slow, thank goodness, but the road was so slippery. I was praying I would not fall. I made it across with no slips! After some yelling across the street to Shane (he stayed with the couple) for a few adjustments, Sarah and Aaron looked perfect! I am so happy they toughed it out for this beautiful image!

-Danielle

Neal here, I have to chime in to say how beautiful this image is! I have to give Danielle and Shane kudo's on capturing it perfectly. It looks even better in high resolution and can't wait to see this in print! Danielle's lens choice was on point choosing a 50mm prime. I love how I can have my team working without me and creating beautiful images like this! Congrats to Sarah & Aaron!

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

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

GUYS AT CANALSIDE

Take a look at Ramin and his guys! They look awesome!

Rose and Ramin got married in December and it was a pretty cold day. The wedding party sure did tough it out though! And to add to the cold, it was super windy as well. They wanted to go down near the ice rink at canal side Buffalo for photos. 

This area was great for the guys. They had a little climbing to do, but they all looked so manly. We gave them some space and told them to look cool! We only said that to see what kind of reaction we would get from them. Guys will not admit it, but they enjoy being in the spotlight as well! I think they all did a great job too!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Canal Side Buffalo

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Delaware Mansion

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

I know this may seem a little different, but I really liked this image. It is Rose and Ramin at the Delaware Mansion.

This was right after they had their first look. We did some portraits inside before heading to Canalside with the wedding party. Delaware Mansion has amazing old wooden sliding doors. I grew up in a house that had doors similar to this (much smaller haha) and I feel they will never go out of style. You do not see them often, so we wanted to use them for photos.

Do you get the feeling that Neal is sneaking in on them? If so, that's sort of the idea. I was behind the doors with Rose and Ramin telling them when to look at each other or maybe have a kiss. Neal was shooting from outside the doors. I love how he decided to only keep the doors open a tiny bit. You can still see how happy and giddy Rose and Ramin are. They are in their own world and having a wonderful moment alone. (well almost alone)

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Delaware Mansion

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Mansion, Canalside

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirlin Disc Sound

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE DELAWARE MANSION

Time for a night image from Rose and Ramin's wedding at the Delaware Mansion!

I love the Mansion all lit up at night. This was on the side courtyard. I really like how the lamp lights up the whole area. We did need to add a little extra light to the scene where Neal will explain below.

It was a chilly night in December, so we didn't want to keep Rose and Ramin outside too long. They got nice and close and looked at each other. It has such a magical feel to it. I love it!

-Danielle

Neal here, this was a fun shot to light. This was a three light set up. I placed a light directly behind the couple for some backlight, then a kicker light that was low to the right behind the plant which helped separate the groom from the background. Danielle lit the couple from the front right side for the main light and the ambient light from the lamp post was used as some fill. The image screamed black and white as soon as I saw it especially with the architecture from the building that gives it a timeless look. 

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Photo Session: Canalside Buffalo 

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Delaware Mansion

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirln Disc Sound