MOTHER AND DAUGHTER MOMENT

Hope you are all enjoying the weekend so far!

Christine and Ron were married last year at the Barton Hill Hotel and Spa. Christine's daughter was one of the flower girls and a huge part of the wedding. We like to involve all of the bridesmaids when the bride is getting ready. For Christine's shoes, we decided to bring in her daughter for the job! And look at those shoes!

Her daughter was having a great time. They were laughing and making jokes! It was a wonderful moment between Christine and her daughter. 

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

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

TWIN GIRLS NEWBORN SESSION

It would only be natural to post an image from the twin girls newborn session we had today, since I built up a little excitement in yesterdays post.

So...Here you go! Meet Ruby and Maddie. Look at these little dollies! Aren't they the cutest? They were also so good. They both slept the entire time and had no accidents. I hope they were calm for mommy on the way home!

We had one of our newest assistants, Alyssa, help out today at Neal Urban Studio. She was amazing with these ladies. Ruby and Maddie loved her too! They both snuggled right up to her.

We used this chair in Christina and Josh's maternity session a month ago. We knew at that session, we wanted to use it somehow for the girlies. And I just love it. I think they did too. You can see it in Ruby's little smile! 

Congratulations Christina and Josh to these little bundles of joy!

-Danielle 

Buffalo Newborn Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Newborn Photo Location: Neal Urban Studio

STUDIO MATERNITY SESSION

A few months ago, we showed you a few images from Christina and Josh's maternity session at Neal Urban Studio! Well, I am showing another, because today, we have the pleasure of shooting their twin girls newborn session!

Can you believe that Christina was having twins? I sure couldn't when she walked into our Studio. She had the tiniest belly. For this, we had Christina have a seat and Josh sneak in right behind. All hands on the belly!

We are so happy we could be a part of capturing these lovely moments for this family!

-Danielle

Buffalo Maternity Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Maternity Photo Location: Neal Urban Studio

Wedding at Delaware Mansion

Sorry for the delay folks. To be honest, this past week our timing has been a bit off. My brother and family were visiting from California. We do not get to see them often, so most of our time was spent with our 2 and 5 year old nieces. There was lots of coloring, barbies, fairies, games, and dress up. We had so much fun and it was sad to see them return home today. But enough of that haha!

Sarah on her wedding day at the Mansion on Delaware! The room Sarah got ready in was great. I love this room for the bride. The windows are placed perfectly, with so much light coming in. Now, on Sunday I showed you the same pose that Neal had taken. Here it is again. You can see how different each bride is and the settings are different. 

Sarah had a more antique style dress without a long train. But this pose still works lovely with her. She had a very thin satin dress with a stunning bodice. With a turn of the head and hand on the hip, another lovely image was captured!

And to top it all off, her mother actually made her bouquet. (She made everyone's bouquets). She did an amazing job!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: Mansion on Delaware

Buffalo Bridal Portrait

Good morning Monday! Back to work! I bring to you today, a stunning image of Sarah!

This was taken by Neal before I even started to work with him! I do know some of the back story though! Sarah got ready at her parents home. The window was open in the room that she was getting ready in. Neal noticed there was a nice breeze coming in and the curtains were flowing beautiful. 

At first glance, it looks like Sarah's veil is flowing. It is actually the curtains flowing in the breeze. Neal had her take a look out the window and let the curtains do the rest. I think Sarah just looks amazing! I wish I was there working on this one. I joined a few months after this wedding!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Salvatore's Italian Gardens

WEDDING AT THE MANSION ON DELAWARE

I am back this morning! Before we headed outside in the snow, Sarah and Aaron requested we do some photos inside the Mansion on Delaware!

The front rooms in the Mansion are beautiful both day and night. During the day, the light pours in the giant windows. At night, they light up from the street lights outside. Tonight, this room looked amazing with the snow falling.

Shane and I moved a little bit of the furniture, but kept the chairs and small table behind them. We also chose to keep the tree on the table. It looked great in the back ground. And it was super heavy to move. Now all we needed was a little extra light on Sarah and Aaron's faces. Shane was actually hiding in the corner with a light.

Then they leaned in and had a kiss! 

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: Mansion on Delaware

END OF THE NIGHT KISS

We bring you one more snowy photo from Sarah and Aaron's wedding at the Mansion on Delaware!

This was the last shot of the night. The weather was getting a little worse and we had to work fast. Why not have Sarah and Aaron snuggle up really close and have a kiss!

Even though the Mansion is pretty lit up at night, I did have to use a light behind them. I love how it lit up the tree and gave an icy glow in the background. 

What a great way to end then night and the first wedding of the season!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: Mansion on Delaware

SNOWY NIGHT AT DELAWARE MANSION

Hi readers! I am back! Thank you to Neal for writing up his photo yesterday! It would have been pretty hard for me to blog about a wedding I wasn't at!

While Neal was shooting at the Columns Banquet Facility, I was photographing Sarah and Aaron at the Mansion on Delaware. I had the pleasure of having Shane (you should all remember Shane) as my assistant. We had such a great time. The day started out sunny and beautiful. Then the next thing we see is a blizzard outside. To be honest, I did not think the snow was going to happen. But, I was sure happy when it did for photos!

During the reception, I went outside to get some ideas for photos. I love the Delaware Mansion at night when it is all lit up. With the snow coming down, it looked beautiful. Earlier in the day, Sarah wasn't so sure about going outside in the snow for pictures. Lucky for us, as the night progressed, she was ready and willing to tackle the elements!

Shane and I had everything ready to go when Sarah and Aaron came out. All I needed to do was run across Delaware Avenue! Traffic was pretty slow, thank goodness, but the road was so slippery. I was praying I would not fall. I made it across with no slips! After some yelling across the street to Shane (he stayed with the couple) for a few adjustments, Sarah and Aaron looked perfect! I am so happy they toughed it out for this beautiful image!

-Danielle

Neal here, I have to chime in to say how beautiful this image is! I have to give Danielle and Shane kudo's on capturing it perfectly. It looks even better in high resolution and can't wait to see this in print! Danielle's lens choice was on point choosing a 50mm prime. I love how I can have my team working without me and creating beautiful images like this! Congrats to Sarah & Aaron!

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony, Photo Location, Reception: Mansion on Delaware 

A BRIDE AND A SHADOW!

And now for Ryan's lovely wife, Lisa!

This was taken at the Buffalo Waterfront. As you can see from the shadow, it was a pretty sunny day. We originally had Lisa against this wall by herself. Ryan was casually walking behind us and we noticed his shadow on the cement. After getting Ryan's shadow into place, we posed Lisa.

Lisa's pose is really simple. What made this more exciting, was Ryan was talking to her. She kept her head to the side the entire time, looking toward Ryan's shadow. But she was laughing the entire time! Look at those dimples!

This image is so much fun!

-Danielle

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

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