ENGAGEMENT SESSION ON THE WATER

We had such a fun engagement session with Kaitlyn and Dan the other night. We started off at Niagara Sqaure and ended up around the Canalside area. 

While walking around Canalside, the sun was beginning to set and the color of the sky was so pretty. We started walking toward the water and away from the hustle and bustle of the area. Well, little did we know, while passing the Naval Yard, it was a "Pokemon Go" party of people. I have never seen so many people on cell phones in my life, all walking around with their faces in ther phones!

Anyway, after making our way through the gamers, we made it to the boardwalk. Neal told Kaitlyn and Dan what he wanted for the shot and where to stand. Well, of course some tourists taking photos stood right where we needed to be. They were trying to take a giant selfie. Dan, being such a nice guy, offers to take the photo for them. They were so thankful. Little did they know, we really just needed them to move, before the colors in the sky vanished.

And here we are! We ended Kaitlyn and Dan's shoot with this gorgeoue image. And no, those are not bugs in the back. A giant flock of seagulls happened to fly behind them right as Neal started clicking! Enjoy!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Niagara Square, Canalside

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

GOTHAM CITY BRIDE & GROOM

I love this image from Jill and Matthew's wedding! They got married and had their reception at Pearl St. Grill and Brewery.

This building is one that Neal has always wanted to shoot at. He thought it looked like something from the Batman Movies. When we choose our locations we want to make sure that the style fits the couple. Well, we finally found the couple who has the style that fits this building. We took some nature photos earlier in the day so it was nice to mix things up and give the couple some contrast.

While we were walking around the block from Pearl Street Neal was trying to describe the building as if it's from Gotham City and Jill says, I love Batman! Matthew got excited as well. I love when everyone is on the same page as if it was meant to be! 

I really like the angle of this shot too. Neal captured Jill and Matthew, as well as the building, perfectly. We chose this pose to show the back of Jill's dress, it was so beautiful and unique that we had to show it off in a shot. Matthew looks like he could pass for Bruce Wayne here, I love the suspenders! Jill and Matthew were having so much fun. At one point, I don't think they remembered we were taking photos either!

They were so in the moment and so into each other! I love when couples forget that we are documenting and capture real moments. This was a great way to end the day, we got them back to Pearl Street in no time and they partied the night away!

Tomorrow's photo will be another photo from this series where it's upclose and intimate with beautiful expressions. We had to show this photo first though!

See you tomorrow!

-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

FAMILY SHOOT FRIDAY

During the week, we had such a fun shoot with this lovely family! We did their photos at Fort Niagara State Park.

We had amazing weather. The heat and humidity died down and there was a great breeze. Thank goodness! We all met in one area and jumped around to different areas of the Park. We had some rustic style areas, as well as giant trees that line almost every inch of the Park. Then we headed down to the beach for some sunset photos. 

This was one of my favorite images. After clearing away some spider webs, we had the family have a seat, helped with some posing and we made the family laugh to get some real smiles. Everyone was very photogenic, they made our jobs very easy. Enjoy!

-Danielle

Buffalo Family Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Family Photo Location: Fort Niagara State Park

ALLEGANY STATE PARK BRIDE & GROOM

Jennie and Brock are back! One last photo from their wedding at Allegany State Park.

During the reception, Jennie mentioned a place they would like to sneak off to for photos really quick. We all jumped in the car and headed to this lake. My favorite part, was there were people in a canoe on the lake. Little did they know, they would be in the photo. They actually were tying to paddle out of the way. We positioned Jennie and Brock, so they the canoe would make the photo.

I loved it! I wanted to capture Jennie and Brock in the moment. Editing the canoe out would have changed the whole atmosphere of the photo. Jennie and Brock looked amazing. And we are in their outdoor style element. They are both into hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. So, the Park was the perfect place for their wedding. I am so happy they wanted to do some quick photos in this area!

-Danielle

Destination Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Destination Wedding Ceremony: Foursquare Gospel Church

Destination Photo Location and Reception: Allegany State Park

Destination DJ: Moving Music

BUFFALO SUNSET MATERNITY

I couldn't resist posting one more from Lindsey and Cory's maternity session at Woodlawn Beach State Park.

Would you look at this! Amazing sky, amazing light rays, amazing flowy dress, amazing couple! I can go on and on but it is too gorgeous for words. I love how intimate this pose is too. All hands and eyes on the belly, with Lindsey and Cory nice and close. 

Since the sun was dropping pretty fast, we did need some extra light on their faces and bodies. But other than that, the back drop was all there!

-Danielle

Buffalo Maternity Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Maternity Photo Location: Woodlawn Beach State Park

THREE LOOKS, ONE LOCATION

Gorgeous Jill!

Jill and Matthew got married a few weeks ago at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery. They also got ready at Pearl at the Webb Hotel. The hotel has amazing rooms for photos. The lighting and textures are great.

For this, we decided to show a series of three images. Jill is sitting on the window ledge and Neal had her do three different looks! Even though Jill never moved her body, each photo is different. And stunning!

When there is great lighting at a location, it is better to take advantage and stay there. You can do so many different simple poses in a short amount of time as well! I can't wait to see this series of images in their wedding album!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Pearl Street Grill and Brewery

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

ARTPARK ENGAGEMENT

Sorry for the delay Blog readers. The blog website is not cooperating with me lately and has been super slow. We believe the problems have been fixed. But better late than never, here are Sarah and Christina at Artpark State Park for their engagement session.

Sarah is very artsy! When we arrived to Artpark, Neal saw this mural and right away knew he wanted to use it for a back ground. Yes, it's loud and distracting, but we knew they would love it and appreciate it. Paired with a nice "prom pose" it worked out great. Sometimes that pose really does look good. It can be very intimate if a personal touch is added!

Sarah and Christina get married next week July 16! More amazing images to come from that!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Artpark State Park

4TH OF JULY FIRST BIRTHDAY SESSION PART 2

Baby Ray is back in action and was ready for cake at Neal Urban Studio

Time to get messy! At least we thought so. We started off with some crying and wanting nothing to do with the cake. Mom asked if we had a fork. She gave him a few forkfuls and he was happy. But, he didn't want to touch the cake. With some fork assist we had to keep trying. 

Yay! We have cake contact! At one point the cake was pushed right off the stand, but we didn't mind. It was great. And only one side technically got smashed.

It was such a fun shoot! I love these shoots! 

-Danielle

Buffalo First Birthday/Cake Smash Session: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo First Birthday/Cake Smash Photo Location: Neal Urban Studio

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Happy 4th of July from Baby Ray! Baby Ray was back in Neal Urban Studio last week for his first birthday photos!

We did Ray's newborn photos last year. His great grandfather was in the military, so we incorporated the flag that was given to the family when he passed. We thought we would keep with the tradition and it was perfect timing for 4th of July!

We did this part of the portraits before we brought in the cake. Ray loves to play catch. Now, I know you are thinking, he's only 1. Well, he had such a great arm already. He could throw pretty far and with some force. The baseball theme fit perfectly into our scene. I mean, baseball is an All-American sport. We added the baseball glove and Ray had the hat! 

Look at those baby blues too! What a cutie! Happy 4th of July! Happy Birthday America! We hope everyone had a safe and fun weekend/holiday! 

-Danielle

Buffalo First Birthday/Cake Smash Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo First Birthday/Cake Smash Photo Location: Neal Urban Studio