GUYS IN KILTS IN THE COLD

This image is from January of 2011! It kind of looks like the past few days in Buffalo outside!

Deana and Michael had an extremely cold day for their wedding. But that sure didn't stop these guys from having some fun! I love when the guys are dressed in kilts. They always seem to have so much fun with it. This group of guys were silly and goofy and wanted to jump off of the stairs in Delaware Park. Why not? But please do not slip and fall when you land haha. 

Well, we were not expecting this to happen when they jumped. They really got into it and it was so funny. They did not plan out what they were going to do either. It all just happened. I love how Michael is doing a flying front kick. And the expression on the groomsman all the way to the right is priceless.

They did a great job toughing it out in the freezing cold, especially in kilts! 

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

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

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Park, Albright- Knox Art Gallery

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Acqua (back then Harry's Harbor)

"Love you 'till the end"

Let's take a look at an amazing image from Kelsey and Jarrett's wedding!

To be honest, when we set this shot up, I wasn't really sure where Neal was going with it. So, I quickly glanced over it while starting their basic edits. Neal asked me a few times, "Bring up the image with Jarrett holding the umbrella." I kept pushing it off and selecting different photos. Finally, I sat back and really looked at it and noticed how beautiful it really was and what Neal could do with it. I knew it would tell a story when it was finished.

He turned it into one of his fine art edits, which took this image to a different level. Kelsey is patiently waiting for Jarrett to come up the stairs to cover her. Her pose is beautiful and almost shy. Jarrett is slowly in motion going toward Kelsey to give her the protection she needs. We needed some extra light on Kelsey, as it was getting pretty dark out quickly. This is also a little different view of Albright Knox Art Gallery and Delaware Park. We didn't want the museum to be the focal point either. Neal used the lines of the building to lead your eyes to the Bride & Groom.

I guess I shouldn't second guess some images anymore when Neal asks for them!

-Danielle

Neal here! Okay, sometimes you really have to read into some of my images, some more than others! I was building off our "The Singing Brothers" (mid-left photo from above) and the "Dance with me my loves" photo (mid-bottom photo from above). When I'm not shooting I do a lot of studying of photos & paintings I come across in life. Whenever I pass by an image that inspires me I take a photo of it with my phone and keep them as inspiration. I do this a lot when we're shopping at Antique shops for studio props. If a painting is of a landscape and the colors are beautiful, I will take a photo of it to keep the color palette in mind for future edits. This photo has a color palette that was inspired by a vintage photo of a cityscape on a rainy night from the 1970's.

I'm thankful for couples who choose to do an engagement session & follow us on social media. This gives us an opportunity to get to know our clients better. If you know this couple personally then you'll understand the true meaning behind this image :-)

-Neal

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Video: Nigh Video Productions

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Salvatore's Garden Place Hotel

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Park

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Salvatore's Italian Gardens

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Moving Music

VEIL PORTRAITS

Kelsey and Jarrett had their photos done at Delaware Park. They had a November wedding and we were hoping for a dusting of snow. That didn't happen, so we improvised!

We decided to do some veil style photos. We pulled Kelsey's veil over both of them. Then we let them have a moment. It was great. Jarrett went in for kisses on the lips, cheek, neck, ear. He was having such an intimate moment with Kelsey. Kelsey closed her eyes and just enjoyed. At one point, I do not think they remembered we were there taking photos. It was great!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Video: Nigh Video Productions

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Salvatore's Garden Place Hotel

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Park

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Salvatore's Italian Gardens

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Moving Music

Family PORTRAITS AT DELAWARE PARK

Delaware Park is the place to be for famiy portraits this season! There is so much to work with there.

Here is another session we did this past week. All I can say is "adorable!" Are we loving her outfit? I was in heaven with that fur vest and boots. There were even pink zippers on the backs of her boots! But to top it off, she had amazing blue eyes and a gorgeous smile.

In this image, we asked her to give hugs. She began to hug herself and this was her expression. She is just too cute for words and a beautiful little model!

-Danielle 

Buffalo Family Portrait Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Family Portrait Location Session: Delaware Park

END OF SESSION FUN

I thought this image was hysterical! We just finished up a family portrait session at Delaware Park and to reward the kids for a good job, we headed to the playground. 

We did some fun images with the family enjoying themselves. They were having a great time. When I turned around I see Neal trying to work his way through the obstacle course toward the slide. Then he starts to go down the slide! My first thought was, "Do not drop the camera!!" Then I began taking pictures of him! Neal is such a big kid at heart!

-Danielle

Buffalo Portrait Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Portrait Photography Location: Delaware Park

FAMILY PORTRAIT FUN AT DELAWARE PARK

We had the pleasure of taking family portraits for this great family.

We had their session at Delaware Park. It sure was a windy day too, with a light rain on and off. But they toughed it out. We started around the Rose Garden area. The kids were great too! We got some great smiles from everyone. Even from the baby! She was a doll! 

We got some beautiful images from this shoot. It was so much fun! We even ended up the playground to finish up!

-Danielle

Buffalo Family Portrait Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Family Portrait Photo Location: Delaware Park

FUN IN THE RAIN

Kristi and Adam are getting married on Saturday! We are so excited!

The weather was not 100% on our side for Kristi and Adam's engagement session. We started at Delaware Park and it was sprinkling out and sort of gloomy. We gave them the option to reschedule, but they were up for the challenge. They knew we would get some great images and of course we took advantage of the rain. 

We had them take cover under a tree with the Albright Knox Art Gallery in the background. We had them pose behind a section of flowers so some color would be in the foreground. This moment between Kristi and Adam was great. They were just talking and laughing and not even worrying about the rain. During that time, Neal got this shot of them laughing with huge smiles on their faces. What a great moment!

And we did continue to shoot and the weather cleared up for them! You can see one of the images we posted on the blog a while ago that was taken at the Richardson Complex when the clouds broke up.

Happy Wedding Eve!

-Danielle Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Delaware Park, Richardson Complex

TREES OF LOVE

We had the pleasure of photographing Dana and Joelle's wedding a few weeks ago! Their ceremony and reception were at the Buffalo Historical Society. It was amazing and so emotional. I cried about 4 times throughout the day.

I love this image from Delaware Park. They did a first look at the park and then we went right into photos with Dana, Joelle, and their wedding party. As we were finishing up and heading back to the limo, we saw this grouping of trees. As we walked by, the light was shining right through. We had Dana and Joelle stand in the middle. It looks pretty simple, I know! But, I feel the light shining around them represents all of the love they have for each other! And it just made it even more beautiful!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Park

Buffalo Wedding Photo Ceremony/Reception: Buffalo Historical Society

A Videographers WEDDING IN DELAWARE PARK

Dave and Kristine just got married on July 26th of this year! This was a very meaningful wedding for us, because Dave and Kristine are dear friends to us. Dave is from LaNasa Studio and shares a studio space with us. We also flew him to Napa, CA to video our own wedding in May of 2012. He did an incredible job so it was our time to return the favor!

Gearing up for the wedding a few days before, we had some devastating news. Neal's grandmother had passed away and the memorial was on the same day as the wedding. It was time for me to step up and take over for Neal, so he could be with his family. Before we even told Dave and Kristine, we had one of our photographers, Leah ready to step in and assist me! Leah books her own weddings through us so she was more than qualified to step in the position. My bright and airy style was more of what Kristine was looking for so it worked out perfectly. We had an amazing time and so much fun!

Neal did photograph Kristine getting ready, and came back just in time for intros at the reception at Brookfield Country Club where he took the two of them out for sunset photos. But, I had the honor of capturing all of the other parts of the day.

For their photo session, Dave and Kristine wanted to go to Delaware Park. We started at the stone bridge in the center of the park. I had Dave and Kristine have a seat on the ledge and have a romantic moment together. Lighting was perfect and so were Dave and Kristine. With the pop of color to the side with her flowers, and Kristine's vintage dress, the image worked out wonderful. Dave looks pretty good too! I really like his pose here with his feet crossed and the connection they have with each other is beautiful.

I can't wait to share the rest of the images with Dave and Kristine!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: The WELL Buffalo

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Delaware Park, Main Street Theatre District

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Brookfield Country Club

Buffalo Wedding Video: Brian Gorman from Unbeaten Path Media & Ethan from Lanasa Studio

Buffalo Wedding DJ/Photo Booth: Toy Bros Entertainment 

Delaware Park Wedding

Here is another image from Elisa and David's wedding last weekend!

This was taken at Delaware Park. We very rarely do wedding photos as Delaware Park because it is always so busy with other weddings. There are times where you have to wait your turn to take photos. We want our couples to feel like they are the only wedding on site and not have to share their day with 20 other Brides.

Elisa and David really wanted to go Delaware Park. So, we let them know in advance that it could be busy. We were in complete shock when we arrived and there was only one other wedding at the Park. We got to take the wedding party where ever we wanted. It was great and will probably never happen again!

This image turned out amazing! The natural back lighting from the sun was beautiful. We had Elisa slowly walk up the steps. Then reach out her hand to David and he was to help her the rest of the way.

I love all the detail in this image. Elisa and David look amazing, but I really love the fountain in the background. I love the detail in the water. We got some fantastic images at Delaware Park. We were so happy that we stuck it out and ventured there!

-Danielle

Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Ceremony: Lutheran Church of the Messiah, Lewiston

Photo Session: Delaware Park, Niagara Square

Reception: Four Points Sheraton, Niagara Falls

DJ: Signature Entertainment