GROOM AND THE RINGS

We thought this was a really great image of Nic and the wedding rings. He looks so cool and calm.

Nic had a custom made suit and looked amazing in it. He definitely had the GQ magazine feel going on. Neal had Nic pose against one of the walls at the Foundry Suites and Banquets and hold out the rings. Simple as that. As simple as it is, this image is still a stunning photo.

See guys, being in photos isn't so hard!

-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

GROOM GETTING READY

Sorry for the delay folks. I got in the zone of editing a didn't realize a Blog wasn't up.

Today we bring you the handsome Justin! Justin and his guys rented a house right near Frog Pond B&B to get ready. It was such a cool house. It fit the same rustic style as the B&B. There were mirrors everywhere. It was hard to try not to catch ourselves in them. But there was a really fun oval mirror in one of the bedrooms.

I had Justin do some basic getting ready! I loved this one! Justin is actually glancing out of the bedroom door. Well, one of his groomsman made him laugh and this was the best reaction. It was perfect! It is so great to capture real moments!

-Danielle

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast

MOVIE STAR GROOM

Happy Monday! Today we bring you a stunning image of Anthony at the Tonawanda Castle.

This is definitely GQ style! Anthony and his Groomsmen got ready at the Tonawanda Castle. Neal took Anthony into another room, away from his guys (better lighting in this room), for some getting ready shots. As you can see, this is an action shot of Anthony putting his suit coat on. And what a great suit he had. I wish I could have seen it in person. It looked like it was tailored perfectly for him.

Anthony just looks like a movie star or model. Not a hair out of place either! Even though everyone is anxious to see the Bride in her wedding dress, that same attention should be paid to the Groom too! This is a huge day for them. All eyes are on them as well. Especially this guy!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Portraits, Ceremony, Reception: Tonawanda Castle

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Toy Bros Entertainment

RUSTIC GROOM AND HIS GROOMSMEN

Adam and his groomsman. Don't the they look cool at the Genesee Country Village and Museum.

Sometimes we need to step back and say,"We need to show an image of the guys." Sorry ladies, they need some love and attention too.

This was a great background for the guys. Nice and rustic. Pretty manly. It was the Boot and Shoemaker Shop. We like the guys to feel comfortable and not dread taking photos. We are always looking for great locations that will make them feel this way. Also, we try not to be so posey. There are only so many ways to pose a guy. We always say, "If you are a hand in the pockets kind of guy, stand that way." "Maybe Captain Morgan style." Be yourself and how you normally would stand if you were hanging out. Then we'll take it from there. I think they did just that!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Christ Episcopal Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location and Reception: Genesee Country Village and Museum 

RUSTIC GROOM

I figured I would give you one more sequence of bride and groom solos this week!

We started Ryan and Lisa's photos in the Cobblestone District near the First Niagara Center. Check out Ryan! Can you say model! I sure can! 

This spot was perfect for Ryan! The brick looks awesome with the little bit of light that was shining on it. I like how it just brushed over his face too. He looks amazing in front of the white door as well. Ryan was just hanging out! There is a nice elegant but rustic feel to this image as well! 

-Danielle

Neal here, I love how Danielle brought this image out of the archives and put it in the spotlight. It's one of my favorite portraits that I've taken of a groom. I may have to put this on the official website!

-Neal

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Our Lady of Victory Basilica

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Cobblestone District, Buffalo Waterfront

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Salvatore's Italian Gardens

MAGAZINE GROOM #2

And here is Kevin! I told you there was going to be another stunning guy today!

Kevin looked amazing as well! He also could pull off the serious look very well. I swear we did get a lot of photos of him and Jeffrey smiling!

We photographed Kevin in the same location that Jeffrey's image was taken. We just shot from the opposite direction. And instead of him looking toward the window, we had him look off the other way to get a different reflection. 

Kevin also had a gorgeous suit. We found out they had their suits custom made. They were a perfect fit on both of them. After doing photos all over Buffalo, we headed to the Buffalo Historical Society for the ceremony and reception!

Kevin and Jeffrey definitely belong in a magazine! We will need to work on that!

-Danielle

-Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Buffalo Historical Society

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Niagara Square, Hotel at the Lafayette, Buffalo Theatre District, Downtown Buffalo

MAGAZINE GROOM #1

Today is solo day! And it sure is a good one. Jeffrey looks amazing!

Doesn't Jeffrey look like a model? All I can say is stunning! Kevin and Jeffrey got married at the Buffalo Historical Society. We did their photos before the ceremony and ventured all over downtown Buffalo. 

In the beginning he kept telling us he would need some help posing. I have no idea why. He was so natural and you can see it in this photo. All we did was show him where he needed to stand. I love everything about this. His suit was gorgeous. The reflection looks so good. And I love his expression. He could pull of the serious look so well. But he also had a beautiful smile!

Now we won't leave out Kevin! See his solo tomorrow!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Buffalo Historical Society

Buffalo Wedding Photo Session: Niagara Square, Hotel at the Lafayette, Buffalo Theatre District, Downtown Buffalo

MAGAZINE GROOM

Here is Justin's solo from his wedding! 

Doesn't he look so good! While I stayed with the ladies, Neal snuck over to the see the guys. He found a spot with great lighting for Justin. Neal had Justin pose in his three piece suit. This pose definitely matched his look!

We know weddings are mostly about the bride! But we always need to show the groom some love!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Louis RC Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Buffalo Theatre Distrct, Buffalo Waterfront

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Salvatore's Italian Gardens

Buffalo Wedding Video: LaNasa Studios

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirlin Disc

DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN

You recently saw two pictures of Amy getting ready. Well here is her husband, Robert!

Doesn't he look great? He looked awesome getting ready at Hotel at the Lafayette. Even though he wasn't in a suite like Amy, he still had beautiful images taken. All Neal needed was a blank wall and a tiny window with beautiful light pouring through. The guys getting ready are pretty simple. Adjust shirt sleeves, button up your coat! That's most of the detail. (well from most of our weddings). But, the men can still have just as good of images as their brides. The same ideas apply as well. We still put the groom in the best lighting we can find!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Trinity Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Niagara Square

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Hotel at the Lafayette

Buffalo Wedding Video: Bella Star Productions

Buffalo Wedding Dj/Photo Booth: Toy Brothers Entertainment