Michelle Day Photography: Buffalo, NY Wedding Photographer

Western New York Wedding Photographers

We have some AMAZING wedding venues in Buffalo and Western New York and I am always excited when I get the opportunity to shoot at a new location!  The Hotel @ The Lafayette has become a major icon in Buffalo and also boasts a lot of history, which makes it such a neat wedding venue.  This was my first time photographing at the Hotel and it quickly became a new favorite for me!  The service is top notch, the decor and vibe are simply awesome boasting a rustic chic ambiance, and the food catered by Pearl Street is so delicious.  A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to work with a wonderful family.  Tom and Kristin found me about a year out from their wedding and I knew it was going to be a great relationship.  Kristin and I met a final time a few days before the wedding and it was so evident how excited she was to take this step (her beaming smile definitely gave it away!)  Their wedding was superbly gorgeous and classic with some of the best April weather I have seen in Buffalo in awhile.  Kristin’s dress was probably the most beautiful dress I have ever seen (I have an obsession with wedding dresses!) AND their wedding party was fun to work with.  Her unique bouquet and all the flowers were provided and designed by Floral Accents in North Tonawanda NY.  Music and entertainment was provided by Kevin McCarthy.  If you haven’t heard of him, check him out!  I’ll do things a little different this time and start with my favorite image from the day and go from there!

 

 

The Hotel at the Lafayette has a hidden gem: A gorgeous courtyard lined with strings of Edison style bulbs and perfect for some emotional shots!

The lighting in the guest rooms at the Hotel is simply awesome for photographing, especially when it comes to the details of makeup and getting ready!

The beaming bride!

I had a wonderful time working with these two to capture all the special moments of their big day!

 

MODERN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & ENGAGEMENTS: BUFFALO, NY

This wedding season in Buffalo, NY has been crazy and amazing!  I wouldn’t trade it for anything and have loved every second of it!  It seems like the sessions are pouring in lately and I have had great opportunity to get out and shoot in the beautiful fall weather and enjoy the colors that Western New York and Buffalo are blessed with in my photographs.  This next session was so fun because these two love birds are just too cute.  We ventured into Chestnut Ridge Park in Orchard Park, NY, a suburb just outside of Buffalo, NY. They were dancing, holding hands, twirling, joking and laughing every second!  I love when a couple comes into their session ready and willing to just be themselves.  I tell each couple I work with, whether it be a wedding, engagement session, or portrait session: “If it doesn’t feel natural, then don’t do it.”  Sure, we want to push our limits and think outside the box to get some stellar images but, at the end of the day, it’s about the chemistry and spark created by the couple in their own way that makes the photographs speak without words.  And right there is what photojournalism and my personal style as a photographer in Buffalo, NY is all about!  I am in love with the colors Melissa and John chose because they just blend and pop so well with the background!  And their expressions speak for themselves!  Enjoy this sneak peek of some of my favorite images from Melissa and John’s e-session in Buffalo, NY!

We are so lucky in Western New York to have seasons!  Most of us, myself included, can say we love Fall.  And the above photo shows why.

Such a sweet smile!  And John can’t help but smile back in love and awe!

They couldn’t stop smiling!  I wonder why! 🙂

Let’s go Buffalo!  Melissa and John are HUGE Buffalo Bills fans and wanted to throw on their jerseys for a few shots.  FUN!  Their gameday faces overlooking the Buffalo skyline are perfect!