BRIDE SOLO

Take a look at this stunning image of Lindsey from her wedding back in September of 2011.

We stopped to see her groom Josh and grab a few snapshots before we headed next door to where Lindsey was getting ready at her parents. Yes, Lindsey and Josh temporarily lived next door to her parents. This worked our great for us. We only had to park once!

Time for a sit test after Lindsey was in her dress! We loved the furniture and decor for this image. I felt like we were in a bed and breakfast! Lindsey looked beautiful. I got her situated on the couch and spread her train out just a little. Then Neal had her glance down toward her dress. That was it!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Alden Presbyterian Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Knox Farm State Park

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Kloc’s Grove

BEAUTY AT THE OLD FORT

Yes we are bringing you back to Old Fort Niagara. Like I mentioned before, it is a popular location for us to shoot, but again, we found a new spot!

Erin and Dan got married in September of 2011. After working with the wedding party, we sent them back to the limo to party. It was time to get some nice and intimate photos with the lovely couple. We walked all over the Fort and came across this area. Does anyone else get a Diagon Alley from Harry Potter feel from this image? It’s probably just me!

Neal was looking around and saw that he could get a higher vantage point. You could tell he was really excited because he started running! I was below completely facing the couple. I did not see until after what Neal was going for. I loved it! I love how you can see more of the roof and some light from the sky!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Prince of Peace Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Old Fort Niagara

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Rapids Theatre

NIAGARA SQUARE BRIDE

I love this solo of Katie from her wedding in July of 2011. She looks stunning!

Katie and Chad wanted some of their photos done at Niagara Square. If any of our readers know Katie and Chad, you know they are an extremely fun couple. Chad can put a smile on anyone’s face (so can Katie). However, we needed Chad to tag out for this photo!

Katie’s veil was amazing. I think she knew Neal loved long veils! We had Katie lean up against one of the pillars and glance down toward her flowing veil. I love how both her dress and veil look like they were flowing in the breeze. Just beautiful!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Fourteen Holy Helpers

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Niagara Square, Lafayette Square

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Pearl Street Grill and Brewery

CENTERSTAGE AT SHEA'S

Spotlight on Alexis!

Alexis and Ryan were married in August of 2011. Their reception was at…can you guess… Shea’s Performing Arts Center.

We all arrived to Shea’s early to take more photos there. The reception was being held on the main stage. We asked Alexis to join us on stage. We wanted to get her in some action style shots. We had her have fun swinging around her dress and twirling. She did an amazing job interacting with her dress. It’s not everyday you can play in your wedding dress!

Everything about this image is stunning. Shea’s is a beautiful location. Adding Alexis in, made it even better!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Trinity Episcopol Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location and Reception: Shea’s Performing Arts Center

I SEE YOU!

We showed you a dramatic photo of Stephanie and Michael at Old Fort Niagara earlier in the week. Well, we definitely needed to show you a fun one as well!

There is nothing like looking at your just married spouse through a view finder! Too bad none of us had quarters so they could actually see one another. All they could see was black. But that didn’t stop them from having fun with it. 

Not all of our photos are crazy, artistic or dramatic. We do like to have fun with our couples. This is a prime example of all of us just having a great time.

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Prince of Peace Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Old Fort Niagara

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Niagara Falls Country Club

A BRIDE AND HER HORSE

Earlier in the week, we showed you a fun image of Mike in a dance line, “Rockin the Boat,” at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Now we take you to his amazing wife Kristen.

Kristen and Mike had their photos taken at a private family residence. I bet you can guess what kind! There were a ton of horses and the grounds were so pretty. Kristen was going to take one of the beautiful horses for a leisurely stroll! 

It was a bright and sunny day and the light was reflecting off the giant pond. Neal had Kristen walk behind the pond to get her reflection. This was more of a bonus. We really didn’t need to have it in the picture, but it made it more magical.

Good thing Kristen grew up around horses too! She did a great job and was so calm. I love how Kristen was completely up for doing this in her wedding dress. We were so happy to capture her in a place that meant so much to her.

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Our Lady of Victory Basilica

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Private Residence

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Salvatore’s Italian Gardens

OOPS, I STABBED MY FATHER WITH A NEEDLE!

And that is exactly what happened in this photo!

Diana and Scott were also married in August of 2011. We told Diana we wanted to get a photo of her putting a boutonniere on her father. She only needed to pretend, but she wanted to go for it. It wasn’t working out so well. But Diana and her father were laughing and joking. Dad decided he was going to help out a little. Sure enough, right when he put his hand in to help, Diana pricked him with the needle. Her reaction was exactly as you see in the image. And yes dad’s finger started to bleed.

This was just so funny. Diana felt really bad and it was a running joke the entire wedding day!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Christ the King Chapel

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Canisius College

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Templeton Landing

A WORK OF ART

This is one my absolute favorite images from Danielle and Paul’s wedding back in August of 2011.

We went Niagara University for photos. We began to shoot outside of the Castellani Art Museum. Neal peaked into the window and said he wanted to take Danielle and Paul inside. Neal had to sweet talk the lady at the reception area. They do not allow weddings to be photographed inside. Neal told her his idea and we got in!

Every time I see this image, I feel like it was a moment frozen in time. I love how Danielle has her arm on Paul’s shoulder and he is continuing to look straight ahead. It is both dramatic and beautiful, like the art on the walls!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Church

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Niagara University

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Antonio’s Banquet and Conference Center

OLD FORT NIAGARA BRIDE AND GROOM

Jennifer and Jay got married in June of 2011! 

We went to Old Fort Niagara for their photos. They had a giant wedding party, so we worked with the party first, right in the entry of the Fort and then took Jennifer and Jay in. We only like to bring the bride and groom in because it is open to the public and tours are usually going on. We still like to be respectful of the tourists and grounds.

This close up of Jennifer and Jay is so cute! Jay went in and whispered something in her ear. I wonder what it was? What ever it was sure made Jennifer have a giant smile and the image turned out beautiful!

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown

Buffalo Wedding Photo Location: Old Fort Niagara

Buffalo Wedding Reception: Sheraton at the Falls (Crown Plaza back then)

BRIDAL PORTRAIT

This is such a beautiful bridal portrait of Jaclyn. She and Jesse got married in May of 2011.

Jaclyn got ready at her parents house. The room was pretty small, so we asked all the bridesmaids to clear out so we could do some solo portraits of Jaclyn. Neal did not want a bunch of light coming in, so we turned all the lights off and shut all of the drapes. He only wanted a soft glow behind Jaclyn. I held lighting behind her to create that glow.

This is different because Jaclyn was placed all the way to right in this image. Neal wanted that very faint pop of color from the drapes in the photo. I really like how he did this. The lighting behind Jaclyn helps to keep Jaclyn the main focal point.

-Danielle

Buffalo Wedding Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Wedding Ceremony: Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish

Buffalo Wedding Recepton: Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center