Michelle Day Photography: Buffalo, NY Wedding Photographer

When I reflect on my career as a Professional Photographer thus far, I think constantly about how lucky and blessed I am to work with whom I’m convinced are some of the nicest and genuine couples on the planet.  Marie and Tom were no exclusion.  As a photographer and an artist, I am very attached to the story, the meaning behind every move and every detail.  It ultimately plays an important role in not only connecting my couples with their images but also in pulling complete strangers into the story and invoking a sense of connection.  In my belief, then, a picture becomes a photograph: something of deeper meaning beyond the surface of the paper.  I can’t tell these stories without chemistry between a couple and Marie and Tom are FILLED with it!  Which of course had the camera shooting a mile a minute as these two beamed at each other in adoration 🙂  I love it!  Sweet, simple and everlasting.  These are the words that come to mind when I think about Tom and Marie’s wedding.  Tom and Marie have been together for a number of years so typing the knot was a much anticipated event for both of them and without a doubt, the biggest moment of both of their lives thus far.  Tom is adorably smitten for Marie and watching the two of them interact is truly a treat.  THIS is the magic I talk about, the sense of unpredictability and wonder that unfolds on a  wedding day.  It creates beautiful imagery that tells the couples story and sets the stage for the next chapter.  With that said, let’s begin.  We started the day with some getting ready with the girls at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center in Getzville.  In addition Marie and Tom wanted to do a first look (love!) and the grounds gave us plenty of great space to do so.  I’ve said it before and I will say it many more times:  I love first looks!  I get goosebumps EVERYTIME that magic little tap on the shoulder happens and a couple sees each other for the first time.  Marie and Tom’s was funny and sincere.  I recall a moment where Marie stuck her tongue out to Tom and he threw his head back laughing.  Classic moment.  The ceremony and roof-raising party took place at Banchetti’s Grove and this crowd filled the floor!  The day was truly a dream for Marie and Tom and I truly enjoyed working with these two.  Enjoy some of our favorite shots from the day!

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Another fabulous wedding!  And I have to say, this may have been one of my favorites.  Ben and Megan currently live in New Orleans (one of my all time favorite cities!) Megan’s roots are in Buffalo and it was fitting that they hold they come back to her hometown for their wedding.  They had the ceremony and reception at the always stunning Fox Valley Country Club in Lancaster.  When I met Megan nearly 1 year ago on a chilly winter afternoon, we got to know each other a bit and she talked about her awesome fiancé Ben and all the great plans they had for their big day.  Megan is in the photographic industry as well and Ben is a music teacher.  I was super excited to work with such a cool and creative couple.  Well, the big day came and it was anything short of extraordinary.  These two lovebirds brought with them not just a great chemistry and a “meant to be” relationship, they came with an amazingly fun family, a crowd that danced like no other, and more love and joy than could fill the room.  The Buffalo Jazz and Swing Band took us to the Big Easy all night long, playing super smooth, jazzy classics with fun and flair mixed in.  We were dancing all night long for sure and had an absolute blast capturing this love story to share and tell!  Ben and Megan, thank you for letting us be a part of your big day!  You two are truly a classy and beautiful couple!

Ask a bunch of guys to “get crazy” and let the air guitar ensue!

I love the genuine smile and laughter in this shot!

The special dances were done together on the dance floor which was something really different and sweet.

Ben knew how to break it down on the dance floor.  I give him the award for the groom who has danced the most I have EVER seen at a wedding! Kudos Ben!

We all got a real treat when Ben crooned us all with “It Had to be You.”  Look at that beaming smile on Megan’s face!

Nearly everyone knew the “Happy” dance.  It was pretty awesome how in sync they were!

On April 28th, I had a wonderful opportunity two collaborate with two great Western New York entrepreneurs, Gillian from Murals by Gillian and Mary Jo from Baby Bongos in Orchard Park.  Gillian paints gorgeous murals and you should definitely check her work out!  For this project though, she was diving into something called baby bump painting, basically face painting for your belly (for mommies-to-be of course!).  She was in need of a photographer and I of course said “Sure!  Why not?!”  We held the first baby bump painting party at Baby Bongos in Orchard Park and had a great, intimate group of ladies ready and eager to share their good news and have some fun getting painted.  It was a ton of fun and the results were definitely unique and beautiful!  Here are some highlights of Gillian in action and the beautiful bump paintings!  Enjoy!