[shira and marc]

On July 13, Kristen and I arrived nice and early at Shira and Marc's wedding at the Hyatt in downtown Buffalo. Neither of us had photographed an Orthodox Jewish wedding, so everything was eye opening and exciting. The music and dancing were fantastic, and the sense of family was so strong. I had photographed Shira and Marc in Toronto previously and just loved working with them both again on their wedding.

[kathie and dave]

The weekend of July 12th and 13th was a busy one, beginning with kathie and dave's wedding on the 12th. The ceremony took place at her father's church, St. John's Lutheran Church in Lancaster, with the reception at Kleinhan's Music hall (a great example of Buffalo architecture.) There were lots of laughs and enjoyment had by all....









We had way too much fun in the women's lounge...




This was a "get well" card made by Dave for the best man, in kindergarten!

[lindsay and bob]

Just before we left for the south, I had the opportunity to photograph lindsay and bob's wedding. What a great event- reception at Pearl Street Grill that followed their ceremony at St. Amelia's Church. Lindsay and Bob are such fun people, it was a great time for everyone. Here are some of my favorites from the day....

Probably the most vibrant flowers I have ever seen...



wow...a beach in Buffalo? yep- beaver island park





i love the look on lindsay's face...

[jessica and jason]

ok, I am amazed at my own sheer will to finish proofs before our vacation to north carolina...

Jessica and Jason were married on the 21st at the Buffalo Historical Society...a small family affair that was beautifully executed- they were married on the back steps overlooking Hoyt Lake with their family completely enveloping them. A photographer's nightmare, actually, but thank goodness for good old Abe Lincoln- I just climbed right up and according to one of the guests, "gave him the most excitement he's seen since 1864..." (I am still blushing.) ANYWAY, I had never met Jessica or Jason before their rehearsal dinner, and I must say, what an awesome couple! Both teachers from Brooklyn- fun and beautiful people!

[elisabete and matthew]

probably the most interesting photoshoot I have done as of late was elisabete and matthew's engagement session. we photographed tat the railroad bridges near squaw island and a grain elevator near the coast guard headquarters. the textures of the rust along with the structural elements were a great contrast to them. i look forward to their october wedding!