THE LADIES AT KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL

After Michaela and Aaron's ceremony at Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, Neal took the ladies across the street to Kleinhans Music Hall for photos.

He had the ladies walk around the outside of the building while he was shooting from across the way. He wanted all of the bridesmaids involved too. He had each of them hold a part of Michaela's veil as if they were fixing it for her. Then Michaela glanced over her shoulder toward her maid of honor.

I really like how the light is hitting her veil and lighting it up. It looks like Michaela is in a spot light. I guess it makes sense being at Kleinhans!

-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 on Delaware

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirlin Disc Sound

BRIDAL PORTRAIT AT FOUNDRY SUITES

Amanda looks absolutely amazing in this image! I had the pleasure of photographing Frank and Amanda's wedding last weekend with our assistant Shane (Neal was out shooting another fabulous couples wedding). 

Amanda got ready at the Foundry Hotel and Banquets in Buffalo. That is also where they had their reception. This was the first time I was ever at this location. I loved it! The room was perfect for photos. Windows along the entire back wall! It was so bright and no extra light was needed. 

We needed to move some of the furniture in this room for Amanda to get dressed in. I wanted to leave the couch because I thought it added a vintage touch to the room. And I knew I wanted to use it for a portrait with her. She had a gorgeous dress and I knew everything would work well together!

Well, here it is!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Anthony of Padua RC Church

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

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Foundry Hotel and Banquets

Buffalo Wedding Video: LaNasa Studio

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Sax Man Slim

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

OUTSIDE OF ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL

OK, so one more from Victoria and James wedding at St. Joseph's Cathedral. I swear we went to another location for photos. Neal actually took a quick look through the images (we are still working on a few weddings before theirs is up) and he couldn't resist editing this image. I couldn't agree more and had to share it with everyone.

The outside of St. Joseph's Cathedral is just as beautiful as the inside. Neal shot this from across the street from the church. After waiting for traffic to pass, we got this amazing image. Victoria and James both look stunning. 

Now, when I say Neal edited this photo, I do not mean he added any filters or did anything crazy. This is actually straight from the camera. However, there was a giant picture on the church doors. It was too big to try and cover with the couple, so Neal edited that out. He said it took a lot of work, but it was defiantly worth it!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Joseph's Cathedral

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Erie Basin Marina, City Hall

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Statler City

Buffalo Wedding DJ/Photobooth: Toy Bros Entertainment

FAMILY SESSION IN THE BUFFALO THEATRE DISTRICT

Here is another image from the family session we had in downtown Buffalo. Here are Dan and his partner Dan! They contacted us to organzie the family session. We wanted to make sure to take some of just the two of them as well. 

We started with the "Dan's" around Shea's. They both said they had no idea what they were doing or how to pose. Well, they were wrong. They looked like models. They were so natural and looked amazing. We didn't have to tell them how to pose at all. We learned at the shoot that we had photographed 2 sets of their friends weddings. Both couples said they didn't know how to pose or what they were doing. And they also did amazing and looked like models. It must naturally run in their circle of friends! 

-Danielle

Buffalo Family Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Family Photo Session: Buffalo Theatre District, Downtown Buffalo, Hotel at the Lafayette

DOWNTOWN BUFFALO FAMILY SESSION

A few weeks ago, we had a fun family session in downtown Buffalo. I loved that they wanted to do something different besides a park style. We all met on Main St. in front of Shea's. We worked around that area and then walked down to Hotel at the Lafayette.

I didn't realize how many new businesses opened up around that area. So many new restaurants and shops. We decided to stop at a few spots for some quick photos.

This was in front of a cool French Bistro called Raclettes. Now, I have never been to Paris, but it sure looked like the cute little places they show on the travel channel! 

I think this is such a fun family photo. It is so much different than our normal family style shoot! Neal and I are always looking for something different and we definately got it here!

-Danielle

Buffalo Family Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Family Photo Location: Theatre District, Downtown Buffalo, Hotel at the Lafayette

ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL WEDDING PART 2

And we are back with Victoria and James (well not James in this photo) at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Buffalo!

This is a part of the Church that was actually on the altar. During the ceremony, we never go on the altar for photos. Neal had asked the priest before the ceremony, if we could use it for some photos afterward. He said no problem as long as we were done before 4:00 mass. 

After moving aside a few chairs and kneelers, we were left with this amazing archway! Would you look at all of the detail? It is amazing and so beautiful. It was a perfect place to have Victoria stand and show off her gorgeous dress. I know this is a common pose, but it looks so different with each bride. And it's always different depending on the location. 

Everything about this image screams stunning!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Joseph's Cathedral

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Erie Basin Marina, City Hall

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Statler City

Buffalo Wedding DJ/Photobooth: Toy Bros Entertainment

ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL WEDDING PART 1

Over Memorial Day weekend, we had double weddings. Our second wedding of the weekend was of Victoria and James. We got some amazing images that day! The weather was beautiful and the Bride & Groom were so much fun!

Victoria and James got married at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Buffalo. This is one of our favorite Church's to photograph in. It is so pretty and the priest is hysterical! After the ceremony, we wanted to do a few photos inside before heading to a location. 

There was a really cool organ on the balcony of the Church. I have never seen such an ornate organ like this one. Neal knew right away he wanted to use it for a photo. We cleared everyone out of the Church and asked Victoria and James to stand in the doorway. We had the doors behind them open, letting the sunshine pour in. We had them look at each other, but keep a little separation. We didn't want them to blend in together.

Don't you just love this! Come back tomorrow and you can see another view of this amazing Church that we got to use for photos!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photographer: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: St. Joseph's Cathedral

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Erie Basin Marina, City Hall

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Statler City

Buffalo Wedding DJ/Photobooth: Toy Bros Entertainment

WOODLAWN BEACH ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Here are Amanda and Frank! They are also getting married on Saturday. I have the pleasure of shooting their wedding with one of our assistants!

We did their engagement session at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens and then headed to Woodlawn Beach State Park for sunset. We got amazing weather for that day as well! Warm enough for Frank and Amanda to take a walk in the water. Time to take off your shoes and hike up your pants!

I asked them to hold hands and take a walk along the beach. When they got a little ahead of me, I had them stop and have a kiss. I love how Amanda is standing with her back to us, but you can still see her face.

Their engagement shoot was so much fun and I can't wait to photograph their wedding this weekend! Congratulations Frank and Amanda!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Buffalo Botanical Gardens, Woodlawn Beach State Park

NIAGARA SQUARE ENGAGEMENT

Hi everyone! I am back today! Still trying to cope with these allergies. They are really taking a toll. But, the Blog must go on...(thank you Neal for posting yesterday)

Michaela and Aaron are getting married Saturday! What an amazing couple! Neal has the pleasure of photographing their wedding with one of our assistants, as I am booked separately that day (Check out tomorrow to see my couple). However, I did get to be part of Michaela and Aaron's engagement session.

We went to Niagara Square and City Hall for photos. They had a great night. It was a tad bit windy, but nothing too crazy. We worked around the entire area. As you can see here, this is not Niagara Square or City Hall. It was another building/mini courtyard across the street. The light looked so pretty on the buildings in the distance peeking through. Michaela took a seat and Aaron cozied up right behind her. And then a look off into the distance. Or, Niagara Square!

Congratulations Michaela and Aaron! I can't wait to see the wedding photos!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Niagara Square, City Hall