HOMETOWN LOVE!

Here is another beautiful shot from Denise and Tyler's post bridal shoot in Tyler's home town Smethport, PA.

Denise and Tyler are actually under a small walking bridge in this image. It leads right into the town! We had Denise and Tyler standing on a rock as close as we could put them to the water. We had them in a somewhat "prom pose"! Yes a prom pose! But, it can be a really romantic pose if done the right way. In this case, we had Tyler go in for a kiss on Denise's temple. Then we had her close her eyes and enjoy the moment. To make it more dramatic, Neal turned the photo black and white.

Denise and Tyler have such a beautiful chemistry. We have done their engagement session, bridal portraits, wedding day, post bridal, and we hope there is more to come. In every session, they are so passionate for each other and we always get wonderful and amazing  images!

Fun fact: Did you know that Smethport is where the "Wooly Willy" was made? If you are in your30's or older, you probably had this toy!

-Danielle

Bradfor, PA Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Bradford, PA Wedding Photo Location: Smethport PA, Kinzua Bridge State Park

Sunset at the Rochester Chimney Bluffs

Today's image comes to you a little late. We were out of town and just got back. But better late than never!

Here's one more from Vanessa and Anthony's shoot from Chimney Bluffs State Park. This image was done from a different view of the Bluffs. It was starting to get dark out and we needed to get moving! But Neal wanted one more shot! We had Vanessa and Anthony facing each other. Because the sun was sinking and we were surrounded by trees, we needed some extra light. Sure enough, the place we needed to put the light had a giant tree in the way. Time to improvise! We placed the soft box up in the tree (very carefully haha). Then I was holding another light in front of Vanessa and Anthony to brighten up their faces.

Neal got the shot just in time before it got darker and colder! But I am so happy we stayed out there to get this amazing image!

-Danielle

Rochester Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Rochester Wedding Photo Location: Chimney Bluffs State Park NY

Parking lot magic!

Welcome back to Denise and Tyler's post bridal shoot at Kinzua Bridge State Park in PA! We forgot to mention why we were shooting here. This is Tyler's hometown so it meant a lot to him and Denise that we completed their wedding story at this location. Their engagement shoot took place in Erie, PA. The wedding in Buffalo, NY and Post Bridal Session in Smethport, PA. While Tyler showed us around town he said "I know it's not the Carribean that you're used to shooting at but it's my hometown." - To us, it doesn't matter where we shoot! We try and create beautiful images at the locations that's most personal to our clients. Images are all about storytelling and we'll go wherever our clients story takes us.

After tackling the high bridge, we were just about done with the photoshoot but Neal wanted to do one last shot. We headed back toward the parking lot. In the very back corner of the lot there were giant boulders randomly laying there. We had noticed them when we first arrived and wanted to do something fun with them.

Denise had brought giant sparklers in case we wanted to use them. This was the spot! We did a test with the sparklers and it was perfect. We positioned Denise and Tyler on the rocks and stuck the sparklers in the ground behind them and lit them. Of course it started to get windy and the smoke was going in the wrong direction we needed it to be. Neal was clicking away, as I went back and forth relighting the sparklers that went out or bringing new ones in. The images were looking amazing in the camera but we really needed it to be perfect and it took a lot of patience! 

Denise and Tyler were such troopers on this one. They didn't exactly have the most comfortable place to be standing! But as soon as the wind died down for a split second we got the shot and it was well worth the effort.

Funny how we traveled all the way to shoot at the amazing Kinzua Bridge and one of the best shots was in the parking lot! :-)

-Danielle

Bradford, PA Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Bradford, PA Wedding Photo Location: Smethport PA, Kinzua Bridge State Park PA

POST BRIDAL AT KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK

Last week we traveled to Kinzua Bridge State Park in PA for a post bridal session with Denise and Tyler. What a cool location! In 2003, a tornado went through and destroyed most of the bridge. This was the only part that was left and has been restored.

Neal and I are both somewhat scared of heights and this bridge was 302 feet up from the ground. Also, when walking down the train tracks, you can see right to the bottom. It was also windy! It was pretty funny setting up posing and lighting and trying not to look down. It made for many laughs!

For this image, Neal wanted to get what was left of the bridge along with the beautiful clouds in the background. The clouds made for an amazing sunset as well. Because the scenery was so great, Denise and Tyler did not need to be in a crazy pose. We just wanted them to be close and either look at each other or have a kiss. Once we had them where we needed, we let them take it from there.

At this point it got really really windy and Denise's veil would not stay on. We normally love the wind, but we did need to hold onto it so it did not blow away. Thank you to Tyler's mom for the assist on that! I was holding a light box and that almost went over the side. Neal would not have been happy about that!

But it was so worth being up there! This turned out to be a beautiful image!

Visit back tomorrow to see another image from Denise and Tyler's shoot!

-Danielle

Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Photo Session: Smethport PA, Kinzua Bridge State Park

CRUISIN' TO COZUMEL Mexico!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!  We hope you are out enjoying the weather and a yummy margarita!! Sorry there aren't any margaritas in this image, but it was taken on a post bridal shoot to Cozumel, Mexico! Close enough!

This shot was done for a photo shoot we did on a Carnival Cruise! What an amazing adventure. It was a post bridal shoot with a wonderful couple. The Bride packed up her wedding dress in a suitcase and we were on our way! 

This was done around sunset one of the nights on the ship. Since it was on a cruise ship, we didn't really have hair and make-up on board, so it was compliments of me! I must say, I didn't do too bad of a job! But I won't quit my day job. Of course it was windy, so hair didn't last too long. But we all know how much Neal loves to work with wind and long veils, so it didn't matter.

We wanted the signature Carnival Cruise smokestack for the shot. Because it was a bit windy, there really wasn't anyone else up there, so we had free range. All we needed was for the Bride to strut her stuff and interact with her veil. She was so much fun. She had such a wonderful personality that we really didn't need to direct much.

We used as much available light as we could, but the sun was sinking fast. We did need to add in some artificial light on her face to brighten it up a bit. But all in all, Neal captured an amazing image! One of our favorites from the trip!

-Danielle

Destination Mexico Photography by Neal Urban Studio

Cruise line - Carnival

Destination - Cozumel, Mexico