Megan & Paul's Wedding

Megan & Paul's wedding day had finally arrived! Their engagement session seems like it happened only yesterday. After we met some friends of the family at her parents' home, Megan came up to greet us and tell us about how the day was going. She was gorgeous in her gown by Eugenia Couture, with flowers provided by Cadden's Florist. The excitement was palpable, and we got right to work to capture everyone's excitement. It was fantastic being there with them.

Paul and his groomsmen were at the church, putting the finishing touches on their tuxedos and accessories. While we're accustomed to seeing Paul as the picture of calm, we could tell that he was just as anxious to begin the ceremony as anyone.

Following the ceremony, we spent some private time with Megan & Paul for photos at the Lackawanna Station Hotel, a place known for its grand historic beauty and excellent dining (thank you so much, Megan & Paul for the delicious meal. And a thanks to the exemplary service of the staff there). Paul LaBelle and The Exact Change provided live musical entertainment for young and old alike and did a fantastic job.

With all of their closest friends present and sharing in the joy of the event and treating us just like family, it was a true privilege not only to observe the faces and emotions there, but to show Megan & Paul how their day looked through our eyes. We can't wait to show them the full gallery of images.

For now, here is the promised early preview of a few images from their wedding day. Simply click the "PLAY" button to start the show.

We would love to hear about some of your favorite moments from the day, or your kind words for Megan & Paul. Click the "comments" link immediately below to share your thoughts. The complete gallery will be made available shortly, so keep your browsers pointed to the "Client Proofs" area of our main website.

"Where are the family photos?"

We are not your traditional wedding photographers. So it's no surprise that on occasion we get asked, "Where are the family photos? I don't see many on your website or in your album samples." Another related question might be, "I enjoyed your photographers' photos, but I wish there had been more family groups." I'll take a moment to address each of these questions.

1. Where are the family photos? First of all, we love getting to know not only the couple, but also their families. We're frequently told by the bride or groom's mother or other relatives that "you didn't seem to be strangers to us. You felt like family." We love hearing that because we work very hard to make everyone comfortable with us and our shooting style. It's that comfort level that enables family photos to proceed with everyone in a joyful state, rather than dreading the photo session. Family photos are an important part of documenting your day, since it may be years before you see some of the individuals in your pictures again. We enjoy taking them.

At the same time, our photography is about much more than simply documenting people and events and facts. Simply put, WE WANT TO MOVE YOU. We want to give you something that moves the heart, that touches the soul, and that will make you fall in love with your wedding day again and again. Therefore, we tend to showcase the rarer intimate moments between the bride & groom, or between them and their family and friends. That's what you'll see in our studio and on our blog. The family photos are there if you look through our extensive galleries and album samples. Our photos of families will be relaxed and fun, as there's no need for anyone to feel stiff and forced.


2. I wish your photographer had taken more family photos. This is a statement that may sometimes be made by friends or perhaps even other family members, rather than by the bride and groom. :)

It's important to note that the list of formals are chosen by the bride and groom. The number of formals they opt to have us shoot will be impacted by the how much time they have, whether travel is required, and the schedule of the day. What others may sometimes forget is that the couple has worked closely with the photographer to plan the pace of their day. It's important to us that no one feels rushed. To that end, most couples find that they do not need every possible combination of family members in the pictures. This way they acquire the pictures they need - both family formals as well as important private time for portraits of the bride & groom, while still having enough time to enjoy their wedding day.


So, family portraits are definitely important to us. They are a valuable part of the wedding tradition. Just as important and impactful is the photography time spent with the bride and groom. We love that time together with them and we love to share those pictures with others, as we feel what we do sets our work apart. The couples that commission us feel the same way, so we've found a winning combination and a good balance for our studio.

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Cory & Joe's Engagement

What a gorgeous day we had today for shooting. Although a mild breeze put a chill in the air, there was no chill during our e-session with Cory & Joe. Since it had been a few months since our initial meeting with them, it was good to see them again. They were each in a great mood as we explored the grounds of our on-location shoot. Cory's eyes sparkled in the sunlight, and her radiant smile was a beautiful compliment to Joe's warm demeanor. They were just as excited about the session as we were, and the results were full of natural affection, as well as a lot of playfulness. We can't wait to show them the full gallery. But for now, here's a sample (click for a larger version).

The entire engagement session gallery will be released very soon, so point your browsers to the "Client Proofs" area of our main website. Feel free to leave a comment about the pictures or for Cory & Joe by clicking on the "Comments" link immediately below this entry!

Jennifer & Greg's Engagement

Jenni & I hit it off very easily with Jennifer & Greg. As they also have a very close relationship and even work together, we have a lot in common. So we found ourselves looking forward to our engagement session with them. They had each paid special attention to how they'd dress so they would complement one another. The camera loved Jen's long dark hair and beautiful smile; Greg provided a strong set of loving arms to hold her close. They were wonderfully natural together, making for a great time that we really enjoyed.

Their complete e-session gallery will be available very soon. Look for it in the "Client Proofs" area of our main website.