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Brittnay & Matt | East Otto, NY | Buffalo Wedding Photographers

9.24.14

Buffalo wedding photographers

There are so many things that keep me going in my business as a Professional Photographer. First and foremost: My clients. The relationships we build together throughout the planning and beyond the wedding day are priceless. Another aspect I enjoy is how every wedding is different. It’s completely true! Despite the number of times i have seen burlap in every color of the rainbow and mason jars this year, no wedding has been the same as the other. Brittnay and Matt take the cake this season for the most unique and down to earth wedding I have had honestly in my entire career so far. Let’s begin: These two have been together for nearly a DECADE to begin with and are should mates. Matt and Brittnay are equally into each other and when they are together, they both melt. Their wedding was full of all kinds of details. The entire event was held at Matt’s family cabin in East Otto, NY which has to be the most grand and beautiful place I have ever visited. I seriously was convinced that cabins like that only existed in magazines. What a blessing that these two had that property to hold their celebration. It was truly a hometown wedding. From the hay bales for seating at the ceremony, to the girls (Brittnay included!) all glammed up in their dresses and cowboy boots and all the way down to the FULL fireworks display at the end of the night. This was a wedding to remember! I know I certainly will not forget it! I trekked it up some seasonal use only roads to the family cabin and had the time of my life with some of the most genuine, down to earth and kind individuals I have ever met. Brittnay and Matt, I know you love your photos already and I am so thrilled to share your story with any visitors here to the blog. This wedding deserves to be shared!

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Into the details and sentiment as much as me. Love this girl! Brittnay made this shabby chic wedding keepsake bouquet. This would have been a lot easier than my failed attempts at pressing flowers between book pages after my wedding 🙂

I believe the ring was placed on the wrong finger?! Brittnay laughed it off charismatically along with the guests. It was a cute moment and I’m so glad we caught it!

The only real way to walk down the aisle if you’re having a country wedding…authentic cowgirl boots! Fashionable and functional.

This shot turned out great! Even the plane flying through the sky in the background!

Love the boots!

My personal favorite shot of the day!

Waiting patiently for some gelato from Gelateria Luca

A perfect sunset

Rockin’ Professionals who made their day possible:

DJ/Entertainment:

Venue: The Schiller Family Cabin

Flowers: Brittnay’s aunt

Cake:

Dress:

Decor: The beautiful bride!

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Gill & Sara | Becker Farms | Buffalo Wedding Photographers

9.23.14

Buffalo Wedding Photographers

Gill and Sara gave me a unique experience this summer: A thursday wedding!!! Gasp! I have to say I was a big fan. Of course I still love all my weekend weddings. I wouldn’t be here without them. But seriously, Gill and Sara’s wedding was a breath of fresh air in more ways than one. Let’s start: These two are a very simple couple with hearts full of love for one another and it shows. They were married near Buffalo at one of my favorite venues in Western New York, Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards. Gill’s dress was perfect for her and Sara’s modern rustic chic vest, tie and pants were on point with fashion 🙂 I loved the color scheme of treys, yellows and blues and this wedding was FULL and I mean FULL of DIY decor and props. Gill is an artist as well so she had this wedding thing in the bag from the start! I continuously told them throughout our formal portrait time, running around the farm, they were so easy going and their simple desire for just a beautiful day and the opportunity to be together and share and celebrate their commitment showed in the natural beauty of their images here. I remember Gill saying “are we not the most awkward couple you’ve ever photographed?!” Or something along those lines. Absolutely not! Gill and Sara it was such an honor to be a part of making your wedding day a huge success. I hope you enjoy this collection as much as I do! Cheers!

I love little tiny details….like buttons

My absolute favorite FAVORITE part of the day: Getting ready. Undoubtedly, we always get these cool, creative shots with a ton of saturation!

Gill wore the same veil her mother wore for her wedding. I am a sucker for these nostalgic details that couples integrate into their day. It brings deeper meaning and spirituality to the whole wedding. AND the veil went PERFECTLY with her dress!

Gill and Sara planned a first look but we wanted to do something artsy in composition. I had them stand in separate doorways and hold hands, looking in the direction of one another but each unable to see the other. So close yet so far away. It was a very cute moment.

Proud mama!

The moments of a first look always make me melt. I swear I anticipate the reveal as much as the bride(s) or groom(s). It always gives me goosebumps.

Look at that sky! We thought it was going to rain so the ceremony was bumped up a bit. Magically, it held off, with just this dark, massive cloud hanging overhead.

There is a ton of happiness in this photo and as simple as it is, I really like it.

The sun came out post-ceremony, just in time for us to go play in the vineyards and capture some romantic moments.

A beautiful and classic way to commemorate a loved one you have lost. This is a photo of Gill’s dad. She wanted him with her throughout the day and attached this charm to her bouquet to signify that.

“I don’t like cake! I would rather eat ice cream!” Gill exclaimed to Sara. Haha I so admired Gill’s humorous honesty in this moment. Coincidentally, she had planned Mason Jar Sundaes for everyone!

Enjoying the sunset over the hills in Gasport, NY at Becker Farms together. A perfect ending to a wonderful day. Thank you again you two!

Rockin’ Professionals who made their day possible:

DJ/Entertainment:

Venue: Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards

Flowers:

Cake:

Dress:

Decor:

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Kate & Matt | Kloc’s Grove | Buffalo Wedding Photographer

8.19.14

Buffalo Wedding Photographer

Here we are! Mid-season and it has been unbelievable to say the least! I say this every year but I simply cannot believe how quickly the summer has flown by. Having done 15 weddings so far this season I have taken the opportunity to get into the storytelling aspect of my work. It has given me a deeper sense of connection and meaning to the images I create and ultimately paints a picture of the day for even a perfect stranger to the couple. The positive response I have received to this is wonderful and has inspired me to continue with it as a regular part of what I offer to my clients. As photojournalists, we don’t just take pictures. It is our job and our rooted nature to tell the story of each wedding through visual representation. It may sound boring but it is truly beautiful and I love it 🙂 With that said, here comes Kate and Matt’s wedding day story. Let’s start with our first meeting over a year ago in Williamsville, NY where we sat down over a cup of coffee to discuss details. Kate: Super bubbly, fun and just adorable as well as head over heels for Matt. Matt: Completely focused on marrying the girl of his dreams and totally smitten about Kate. These two were a match made in heaven and I won’t lie: I PRAYED they would decide to go with me as their photographer. Well, they booked and in June Kate and Matt said “I do” at Kloc’s Grove in West Seneca. Their day was relaxed, casual in spirit and elegant all around, and filled with excitement and love. I have witnessed this amazing chemistry between couples who have been together for awhile and Kate and Matt were no exception. Their interaction with each other is effortless and how they feel about one another and the road they have traveled on together shines through their beaming smiles and warm embraces. I feel like I say this with every wedding and the truth is I do! It was pure joy working with these two on their biggest day. Enjoy their wedding day and I hope you feel as much joy in these images as I did when capturing them.

Look at that wedding day smile!

Ring shots can often go unnoticed or be looked at as unimportant. I beg to differ. Finding cool and unique ring shots to take is a quirky passion of mine on a wedding day and with a rock like that, it deserves to be showed off!

One more just because 🙂

I loved how each of Kate’s bridesmaids were all about Kate and 150% present and into making it the best day possible for her. You can see the joy and focus in this image.

Getting in that dress is always a (fun) process!

Happy mom!

I loved the lighting and the look on Kate’s face in this image.

For reasons I can’t explain, this is one of my favorite shots of the day. I think it is a combination of lighting and simple background.

One of my favorite moments at each wedding is when the groom completely melts as his bride walks down the aisle. It gets me every time and takes me back to my own wedding.

Undeniable love and devotion.

Kate and Matt wrote letters to each other and together, put them in a wooden box to be opened years later and read to one another. I have never seen this done and it was a truly unique touch to their day. Great idea!

Batter up!!! In case it wasn’t obvious someone is a huge baseball fan 😉

The night ended with a super fun sparkler send off for the couple! This was a first for me and it. Was. Awesome. I love how you can feel the movement in these images as Kate and Matt made their way through the line of their friends and family.

Again, I had a wonderful time working with you both. Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your wedding day!

Rockin’ Professionals who made their day possible:

DJ/Entertainment: Kloc’s Grove

Venue: Kloc’s Grove

Flowers:

Cake:

Buffalo NY Wedding Photographers | Bob & Alyssa Tie the Knot

6.13.14

Buffalo NY Wedding Photographers

This wedding season in Buffalo has been awesome so far! So many great couples, a ton of unique details that make me want to plan a wedding all over again (I’m pretty sure my husband would NOT go for that!), and some unique photo locations and new venues. At Michelle Day Photography we have been so incredibly busy with weddings nearly every weekend and it. has. been. AWESOME! Nevertheless it has also put me SLIGHTLY behind on my blog love so, without further ado, here it goes! A few short weeks ago on May 23, I traveled to Eden, NY to photograph the wedding of Alyssa and Bob. We met over a year ago over a cup of coffee, talked about their plans for the big day and got to know each other a bit more. I remember sitting across the table from them, hoping I was the lucky photographer to capture their wedding day. The way Alyssa smiled sweetly at Bob and Bob just smiled back. It was so evident that these two had a beautiful chemistry and were meant to be. We met for our engagement session at Knox Farms State Park on a blustery October day. When they were down for sitting in a field of tall grass, despite a bit of dampness, I knew they were the go-with-the-flow type of couple and their wedding would be great! Well, I was right! Bob and Alyssa were married at Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in Hamburg, NY and their reception was at the Marienthal Country Inn in Langford, NY. Five Star Productions provided the entertainment for the evening and these guys were TOP NOTCH! They kept that dance floor packed all night! Here are some of our favorite shots from Alyssa and Bob’s hometown wedding! Enjoy!

Alyssa’s mom keeps gorgeous gardens that are enough to make anyone jealous at their home! It made for a perfect backdrop for some shots of Alyssa’s dress!

Such a happy bride!

I love little touches of sentiment like this. Alyssa’s mom wrote her a beautiful note for her to read on the big day.

Such a fun group of ladies!!!

Remarkably one of my favorite moments of every wedding: That moment when the groom sees his bride coming down the aisle. The best man is looking on proud as can be too. I love everything about this image!

Probably needless to say but, this church is MASSIVE!!! And beautiful! One of the longest aisles I have ever seen!

Taking in some good, sound advice from the Deacon and listening very intently!

We headed to Winter’s Pond in Langford, NY. I absolutely love shooting here! It’s incredibly unique and full of endless possibilities. If we had hours we could have been lost taking photo after photo after photo. And this crew was up for anything! Even sitting on an old, semi-dingy wagon. I love it!

My absolute FAVORTIE shot of the day! We all has a laugh as Alyssa’s veil was suddenly windswept and almost took a dive in the pond. I ran after it but thankfully did not need to make a rescue!

So much pure love and happiness I can’t stand it! 🙂

Arrival by horse-drawn carriage?! Now that’s riding in style!

Yummmmm! Somehow I resisted a cupcake despite the sweet and invigorating smell of vanilla frosting that wafted towards me as I took these shots! It was homemade by a family friend too! What a great touch

Five Star Productions had the dance floor PACKED all night!

Thank you Alyssa and Bob for a wonderful wedding! I had a great time working with you to capture some beautiful memories!

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Buffalo NY Wedding Photographers | Justin & Barbara

5.15.14

Buffalo NY Wedding Photographers

This wedding season has been simply wonderful so far. I feel blessed on a constant basis to be able to work with such great couples in Western New York and Buffalo. On May 3, I had the honor of capturing and telling the story of Justin and Barbara. A met Barb and Justin a little over a year ago over a cup of coffee and we all hit it off immediately. Justin’s ability to make Barb laugh and smile was obvious and definitely contagious and it was easy to see right there why these two were simply meant for each other. It always amazes me how quickly time passes, from our initial meeting to the engagement session last July in Java Center, NY to the big day finally arriving. The time we spend together truly is a journey and I love it! Their wedding story is one of emotion, fun, and being sweet on each other. Watching them interact with one another made my job seem easy and how they feel emulates in their photos.

The beaming bride getting ready!

Simple, personal touches like hand-picked items such as Barb’s hairpiece she purchased on Etsy can truly stand out.

Hair and makeup may be one of my favorite parts of the day! For one I am fascinated by what these artists do (I know next to nothing about makeup and always learn something!)

I had to laugh along with the girls as they kept pulling out a video on how to lace up Barb’s dress!

Obviously, they did a perfect job!

Barb and Justin wrote their own vows which is always so sweet. I’ve teared up before but I held it together thanks to Barb adding some comedic comments to her speech. Thank you Barb!

Crossroads Lutheran Church in Amherst, NY. What a bright and beautiful space!

Another crazy day for weather in Buffalo NY (imagine that!) It was pouring when we left the ceremony but thankfully there are a number of spots in Buffalo to do wedding photos that are covered outdoors but still allow plenty of natural light. We headed to Delaware Park in downtown Buffalo NY and used the terrace of the Rose Garden. The red tile gives a subtle reflection for a pretty cool effect after it rains.

And then the sun came out! It was magical as the sun stayed out with blue skies for all the pictures and as soon as we hit the road to journey to the reception, it began raining again.

A fun crew of a bridal party full of jokes and laughs

Smartly, we avoided the chaos of the other 3 or 4 wedding parties at the back of the Albright Knox Art Gallery and utilized the gorgeous wedding photo real estate down by Hoyt Lake. This is one of my favorite spots to shoot.

From there we headed to the reception at Klocs Banquet Grove in West Seneca, NY. The staff always does such a beautiful job there with top notch service!

Justin and his grandmother. This day was special as it was also her wedding anniversary.

Yum! The coolest cupcake display I have ever seen!

As a photographer when I photograph a wedding, it’s not just about what’s happening in front of you. What is going on around you is just as important and helps tell the story. These two ADORABLE flower girls sat themselves down on the side of the dance floor while Justin and Barb shared their first dance and watched in wonder and awe. Such a special moment.

I love how Barb’s Maid of Honor is tearing up in the background of this image.

When the world gives you lemons make lemonade! When the skies give you rain, make really cool photographs! I pulled Justin and Barb aside before the end of the night for these last 2 shots and I think it was so worth it!

Thank you Justin and Barb for inviting me into your lives to share in your wedding journey. It was truly an honor to capture the special and beautiful moments of your wedding day for you!

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