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Jul 7, 2014

06.07 | Jenna & Jesse | Buffalo Wedding Photography | Tifft Nature Preserve, Pearl Street

We can't wait to share images of the gorgeous and adorable Jenna & Jesse! They had a beautiful wedding and we were so excited to be a part of it. I knew it would be wonderful day when Jenna greeted me with a super cute gift bag full of snacks, water, and all sorts of goodies for myself and my wonderful second photographer, Karen :) It was so sweet & definitely kept us going all day long. They had a ceremony full of love and laughter at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in North Tonawanda before we headed over for an adventure at Tifft Nature Preserve. It was a sunny, stunning day and we had so much fun running around, getting to work with this hilarious bridal party. They were all so great, and had us cracking up the entire time. We moved the party over to Pearl Street, where things really kicked off and everyone cut loose, tearing up the dance floor! It was a wild, wonderful party (you know, it's never a party at Pearl St until you feel the floor shaking underneath you! haha).  

All around, a fun, fabulous day full of personal touches and beautiful moments that we loved being a part of! Thank you, J&J!

These earrings!



Simple Michael Kors wedding shoes & some of her favorite trinkets, and of course, one of my favorite shots from their winter e-session :)

Jesse proposed using a Harry Potter book, so of course this shot was a must :)

I loved her succulent bouquet!


The bracelets Jenna gave to all of her bridesmaids; each unique & special!



Jenna's bridesmaids, seeing her in her dress!


GORGEOUS, Girl!!


Love Dad's reaction to seeing his daughter for the first time in her wedding dress. So sweet!

 
It ain't a party until someone busts out the Solo cups, right?! Great job, girls ;)

Meanwhile, here's what the boys were up to....


One of many adorable gifts Jenna gave to Jesse on their wedding day! So creative, J!



In memory of Jesse's dad, they did a shot from a bottle that was being saved for a special occasion. Love this sweet, sentimental idea.

To my friend on the right, I'm so sorry but I really couldn't resist including this one! That's my Tequila-Face as well haha

#groommodel!


 Hiding out, waiting to see her groom!








One of my favorites!!
















This lighting is dreeeeamy! 





Obsessed. 

 


When you tell the bridal party to "Bring It", you'd better be ready! So many props to our best man Jake for the first cartwheel we've seen! Haha 



Gorgeous centerpieces and custom pint glasses!

Margarita louge!


Shelf dedicated for those who were there in spirit; I love this idea



 
Love this series around Pearl Street which we shot quickly during cocktail hour. That building is full of great spots!!










 Jesse shared a beautiful dance with both his mom & step-mom after Jenna & her dad had a sweet moment... then the dance floor opened & things got crazy! Shout out to Jeff from Toy Brothers for keeping the party going all night long! 













We caught the tail-end of the sunset; the sky was magnificent!

You two are the best; thank you so much for a wonderful day! Cheers to a lifetime of laughter and crazy dancing! 

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Vendors Who Rocked This Wedding : 

Reception : Pearl Street
Flowers : Maureen's 
DJ : Toy Bros

Jul 2, 2014

Alyssa, Bob, Connor & Ellice : Buffalo Family Portrait Photography at Woodlawn Beach

Meet Alyssa, Bob, Connor & Ellice; a gorgeous and adorable family! They asked me to photograph their family as a keepsake to commemorate a special date for them. They decided to do this session to turn a heartbreak into a celebratory moment of their family and all of the love within. It's their story to share, not mine, so I won't say more than this : I was so honored to be asked to be there with them to capture this moment :) I had so much fun running with Connor and Ellice in the sand, climbing 'mountains', playing catch and fighting dragons, and loved getting to capture a few moments with just Bob & Alyssa before we wrapped up. 


Meet Ellice, such a little lovebug!




"But I don't waaaaant my picture taken!"

"I do!"


Connor came around, once he found this stick. Man, it really is the simple things in life that are the best, huh kid? 


THOSE LASHES!



One of my favorite shots :)

Or actually THIS is my favorite shot!



King of the Mountain! 


Dragon Face!

Just adore this shot of Daddy & Ellice :)


I can't handle how cute these kids are.

Such a sweet moment :) Thank you, Alyssa, for bringing a bag of fun to this session! The books & bubbles were a great idea! 





Ellice was OVER it haha but I still love this shot :)

How beautiful are they!?



Worrall family, thank you so much for asking me to hang with you :) You guys rock!




Welcome to the World Baby Hudson! Buffalo Newborn Photography

Remember the adorable Megan & Mark and their lovely maternity photos? Well now you can meet their beautiful new baby boy, Hudson! I love getting to shoot maternity & newborn sessions together; it's so exciting to see couples become a family :) I had so much fun hanging with 8 day old Hudson in the studio for his session, and I even forgive him for the giant geyser of urine that went all over the place haha (besides, Daddy got it WAY worse… I'll spare you the details but you can check out the last photo & use your imagination hahaha). M&M : I wish you all the best in this new sticky, exhausting, beautiful journey of parenthood & hope to see all three of again for Hudson's one year session! 












Had to end with my favorite shot… This teeny tiny tush!