FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AT DELAWARE PARK

So, we saw Nick and Jill's little pup Bentley the other day, but only his sleepy little face. This is a nice family shot taken at Delaware Park for their engagement session.

As I mentioned before, working with dogs is always tricky. You never know if they are going pay attention. Bentley was great! Every time we called his name, his ears went up and he looked right at us. We were pretty lucky. That doesn't happen often.

When our clients ask if they can bring their dogs for engagement photos, we always tell them to bring someone else to the shoot with them. We work with the dogs first and then send them away with whoever came a long. This helps us to get amazing images with just the couple. They will not be worrying about their dogs or what to do with them when we are not taking photos of them. It is just much easier. And since Neal and I are both shooting, we can't look after them either. Even though sometimes, I would not mind sneaking away and playing with the dogs.

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Delaware Park, Japanese Gardens 

TOAST BY THE BEST MAN!

Here is an oldie from a few years ago! This is from Natalie and Joe's wedding! They had such a fun wedding party. The Groomsmen were hysterical. Neal and I found ourselves almost crying laughing at times!

This is a shot from the Best Man's speech. I do not remember exactly what he was saying, but I do know that every guest was laughing out loud. Including Neal and I. The rest of the guys couldn't resist and had to video on their phones. I thought it would be pretty funny to get all of them doing this and as you can tell his speech was well documented!

You never know what is going to happen or be said during speeches. Sometimes I feel really bad for the Bride and Groom. There are always some embarrassing moments they wish were not made public. But I guess that's what friends are for. As long as no feelings get hurt. 

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony:Christ the King Parish

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Grain Elevators, Buffalo Waterfront

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Pearl at the Webb

SLEEPY DOG!

Meet Bentley! 

I know you can't see all of him, but I couldn't resist. This image is too cute. We started Nick and Jill's engagement session at Delaware Park. We had just started and only walked a short way, and you could tell Bentley was already tired. We started in the rose garden area. If you know the park, you know that is it super close to the road and not a far walk.

Nick went to pick him up so we could move on, and Bentley rested his head right on his shoulder. We stopped him and had Jill sneak in right on the side. Slowly Bentley's eyes started to close. He was falling asleep like a newborn child! It was hysterical. Poor pup!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Delaware Park, Japanese Gardens

CHERRY BLOSSOM ENGAGEMENT SHOOT

Rise and grind! It's Monday and everyone is back to work. Ugh Mondays!

Anyway, this past week we had an engagement session with Nick and Jill. We have had to reschedule 2 times due to the weather. Our original location was to be at Knox Park State Farm. Well, day of once again, the weather was not cooperating out that way. It was beautiful here in Buffalo, so we asked them if they wanted to head to Delaware Park or reschedule again. They were on board and we were shooting!

We had to select a location that was dog friendly because they were bringing their pup Bentley (you will meet him tomorrow). As we were shooting around the park, Neal noticed the cherry blossoms across the way at the Japanese Gardens. Now, we have never been able to do a shoot when they were in bloom, so we were pumped to head over there and take advantage! Nick and Jill were super excited as well.

It was so pretty! I love the colors in this image. We had Nick and Jill stand right in the middle of the trees so it created a tunnel of color! They loved it!

The rain held off until we finished and all got into our cars. Thank God!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Delaware Park, Japanese Gardens

SNOWY END TO THE NIGHT AT THE COLUMNS

I know everyone has been out and about enjoying the last few days of warmth and sunshine! Today I am bringing back some snow. I know what you are thinking. Is she crazy? But, I love this image Neal took of Allison and Dan in the beginning of April at the Columns Banquet Facility.

The day started off good. Just a little chilly. But come dinner time, a blizzard was in full effect. It continued into the late evening as well. Being photographers, we like the challenge to attack the storm. This was taken at the end of the night. Part of the grounds at the Columns had trees with twinkle lights on them. Those are always great for a back drop. Especially if it's raining or snowing.

Neal asked Allison and Dan to snuggle up really close to stay warm. He used the twinkle lights as a "bokeh" ("the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light"). He did need to use and extra light behind the couple as well as some fill light on their faces. 

Even though I was not present at this wedding, I could still write about this image. Neal gave me the back story of the image, but I could pretty much tell what he had in mind because we do this as a team so often... At this point in the night Neal sent Adelle (his assistant) home and he did all of the lighting in the snow by himself!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photographer: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony and Reception: Columns Banquet Facility

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Ellicott Square Building

Buffalo Wedding DJ: Whirlin Disc Sound

HAT BOX FOR TWO!

I couldn't resist posting one more photo from our twin newborn session at Neal Urban Studio!

If Ruby and Maddy grow up to be anything like their mommy, they will have some expensive taste in fashion! We found this hat box at an antique store a long time ago. We have only ever used it as a prop in the back ground and it was normally out of focus. When we heard how tiny these ladies were, we wanted to test it out and see if they would both fit.

With the help of our assistant Alyssa, we got them in. It took a little time (not much) to get them placed exactly how Neal needed to take the shot. And the girls would not be complete without headbands and pink necklaces!

-Danielle

Buffalo Newborn Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Newborn Photo Location: Neal Urban Studio

STABLES AT KNOX FARM!

Let's show you one more from Rori and Marc's engagement session at Knox Farm State Park!

This was taken at a part of the park we really never explored before. It was done at some horse stables. This area had a nice and rustic feel. Just what Rori and Marc were looking for. The pups were tagged out for this photo and hanging out with me, while Neal took advantage of this area. 

We had Marc lean in toward Rori for a nice, romantic moment. We wanted them to feel like they were all alone in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately, all the dogs had eyes directly on mom and dad for this one. It was pretty funny. I am so happy Neal was able to get this beautiful image. Those cute dogs were such a distraction. We just wanted to play the whole time!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Knox Farm State Park

A HAPPY GREYHOUND FAMILY AT KNOX FARM!

I mentioned in yesterday's blog, that Rori and Marc drove up this weekend with their 3 dogs for an engagement shoot at Knox Farm State Park.

Here are the 3 pups! Meet Gardenia, Ike, and Chloe (I hope I spelled the names right)! They were such great dogs. They were so calm and lovable.

We took a little walk trough the Park and found some tall grass. We had the whole family in the tall grass, while Neal took the photos through the grass. It's always tough with pets, especially to get them to look at the camerat the same time. And this time, we had to get the attention of 3 dogs! I would say we all did a good job! 

I love the lighting in this photo. I love the golden color that was cast on Rori and Marc! We told Rori and Marc to not pay attention to the dogs either. We would take care of that.

It was such a fun shoot with the dogs. They definitely got a workout and were fast asleep as soon as they got back to the car!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Knox Farm State Park

SUNSET AT KNOX FARM

Rori and Marc drove in from Boston this past weekend with their 3 dogs for their engagement session at Knox Farm State Park. 

We will be shooting their wedding in Boston in August! This was our first meeting in person as well with Rori and Marc. We all hit it off great! We had so much fun with them. Rori told us their style and Knox Farm was the ticket!

This image was the last series of the night. The sun was setting and we were getting some amazing colors in the sky. Neal wanted to do some silhouettes. He had Rori and Marc take a nice long walk up on this hill. After that, Neal tells me I need to head that way to give them directions! I then started my slow jog over haha.

We had Marc take Rori by the hand and lead her on a casual walk! This image really wasn't edited either. The only thing Neal had to do was remove me from the photo. I had nowhere to hide on this one. But I will say, my silhouette looked like a creepy apparition from the X-Files.

We can't wait for Rori and Marc's wedding!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Knox Farm State Park

SHOE SHOT!

After showing yesterday's image of Christine's daughter helping with those amazing shoes, I figured we needed a close up for today.

After the ceremony at the Barton Hill Hotel and Spa, we headed down to the Lewiston Waterfront for photos. There is a wooden stairway that leads to the water. As Christine was walking down, she was holding up her dress. We asked her to stop and do a little pose to show off those shoes! 

This pose is so cute to show off the shoes with a little of the dress showing as well!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: Barton Hill Hotel and Spa