Christie | Buffalo Portrait Photography, Tifft Nature Preserve & Gallagher Pier

I was so excited to receive an email from Christie, asking for fun, earthy, fashion portraits! We hit two of my favorite locations in Buffalo, Tifft Nature Preserve and Gallagher's Beach, and lucked out with the most perfect weather (after rescheduling about ten times due to rain!) I can't even tell you how much I love a client who says "I'm up for anything!" We hiked, we climbed trees, we splashed around in the lake; I left with my jeans soaked up to my thighs and a huge smile on my face. She is simply stunning, amiright!?

As we were walking around, she said "I don't really have a reason for doing this shoot... I just wanted pictures that capture who I am right now, so I can enjoy them forever. Does that make sense?"

Umm... YES! Thank you, Christie, for saying this! It's so important to remember to celebrate yourself, during big moments, and especially "just because". I am so excited to have been asked to capture these gorgeous photos with you; I hope you enjoy them forever!

 

01.19 | Daughters of The King | Fashion Shoot for Once Vintage

Last month, I worked with a stellar team of women on a fashion shoot to create a gorgeous imagery for Once Vintage clothing. Once Vintage is owned by a very dear friend of mine, Molly Hoeltke. She currently hand-makes all of her one-of-a-kind pieces, keeping her designs original and her clothing sustainable. So, yes, she's pretty much amazing. We've worked together many times before (check out her Spring/Summer Lookbook here) & are already planning our next collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone involved (especially our beautiful models who were rocking it out, even in a 30 degree warehouse!)

• Clothing Created & Styled by Once Vintage
• Photography by City Lights Studio Photography
• Videography by Shannon Madden
• Featured Models Kimberly Cohen & Madeleine Alexandra Browning
• Accessories by Yours to Reign and Felise Marie
• Makeup by The Makeup Parlour - Stephanie Signorelli
• Hair by Elizabeth Dugan Freelance Hairstylist and Makeup Artist

Also, check out the video version of the lookbook, by Shannon Madden :

Once Vintage Presents: "Daughters of the King" A Video Lookbook from Once Vintage on Vimeo.

06.08 | Fashion Session with Once Vintage

Highlights from an amazing summertime shoot I recently did with good friend & fashion designer extraordinaire, Molly Hoeltke, owner of Once Vintage at one of my favorite locations, Becker Farms!

These are all one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage pieces from her "Dreaming Tree" collection, You can view more photos & information on her website here.

Photos : Erica Eichelkraut

Clothing & Styling : Molly Hoeltke

Hair: Whittney Curry

Makeup: Stephaine Signorelli

Models: Melissa Murphy and Dakotah