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This was an amazing wedding at the Yodeler Lodge in Ellicottville, NY a few weeks ago. The weather was perfect and the Amanda & Geoff were stunning. Such a fun day. All of the details were gorgeous.
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It was a perfect day for Andrew and Megan to get married. St Marks was bright and beautiful for the wedding. Afterward we stopped by the Buffalo Historical Society for a few pics and then on to the Butler Mansion for … Continue reading
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Ken and Shirley had a brisk but beautiful Buffalo wedding day. The ceremony was at Ephesus Ministries and the reception was held at the Red Cross Mansion on Delaware. Orlando from Blooms on Main St., did an absolutely fantastic job … Continue reading
This was one of the funniest bouquet tosses that I have seen in a while. More than that though, it was a beautiful wedding. Dee and Joe were so cute together and their son Joey was just priceless. The Tonawanda Castle did a spectacular job, as usual. Just a great day all around.
Guess who won? 🙂
What a pleasure to work with Carolyn and Dean. They were so happy all day it was absolutely contagious. Carolyn had payed a ton of attention to all the details and it showed. The entire wedding party was great too. There were a bunch of people who flew over from the UK to help Carolyn and Dean celebrate, and they were all so fun. Everyone at The Mansion did an awesome job as well. It really couldn’t have been a nicer day.
It was great fun working with Jami Blackcheif, the officiant and Mike Setlock from Signature Sounds.
People ask me all the time about the different places that I have shot weddings so I decided to make a short list of my favorite locations for both weddings and receptions. Some you have to either be a member of or get sponsored by a member, but most are available to the public.
Churches
Reception Locations
I also have lists of my favorite DJs , bands, officiants, bakeries, and florists, so if you have any questions give me a call. 716-834-0104
My friends Lou and Joan Jacobs bred their mare Kachina to Balou du Rouet. Last night, right around midnight, this beautiful little filly was born to a surrogate mom. I missed the birth by about 10 minutes but got to see her stand up for the first time, eat and she even tried to buck a little. They dont get any cuter than this.
Sneak peek of Bay Eden! She is absolutely beautiful and such a sweet girl, and her big brother is so excited!
Most wedding photographers will give you a brief description of there style somewhere on their website. It’s important to know which styles that you prefer when searching for your photographer. Don’t ever hire a photographer based only on his/her images. Ask lots of questions while interviewing them about their approach to shooting weddings. Do they let the day unfold in front of them or are they constantly directing you. It’s important to know ahead of time, because this could wreck your day. An example would be if your photographer is pulls you away from the reception to get more images, when all you really want is candid images of you and your friends having a good time at the party.
Over the past few years there has been a shift toward a more photojournalistic approach, using available light and lenses with short depth of field. I think these types of images can be beautiful and really do set a romantic tone for the images. Having a great location for the ceremony and the reception really helps to get the best of these types of shots. Churches and reception locations that are flooded with natural light are ideal if these are the kinds of images that you are looking for.
I also find some of the more traditional formal pictures to be just as beautiful and romantic. The key is finding a fantastic location. That can be in the church or a separate location, or maybe a little bit of both. A great spot to do the formal family pictures is right where the ceremony took place. The altar of the church or the spot where the vows were said work well. If you get married in a church, the altar is usually a little bit elevated, which is helpful when trying to arrange a large group so that the image looks balanced and everyone can be seen.
When looking for an outdoor location for formals, I look for someplace that is simple and elegant. You want the location to compliment the wedding party, not consume it.
Having 2 photographers is another great way of blending both candid images and traditional posed images. While one photographer is getting the more posed shots, the second shooter can be getting all the fun behind the scenes pictures. The kinds of pictures where you didn’t even know you were being photographed.
The most important thing to remember when hiring a photographer is to know what styles you like best, and then making sure your photographer is on the same page. Preparing a list of must have shots and giving that to your photographer ahead of time is another great way to ensure you get what you want.
Hi Everyone,
So I have updated my Blog to a new Word Press format. Dont worry, you can still see all my old posts at http://lorijoyce.zenfolio.com/blog. Thanks for stopping in.