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Today we took our baby big boy to Becker Farms up in Gasport. We’ve taken him there each fall since he was born, and … clearly he’s not a baby any more. He’s our perfect little man.

Here are some comparisons (I guess we forgot to do the “sweetest fruit” one last year):

And here is my favorite candid image from each year:

Okay, so for this year I chose two. He LOVED the uneven haybales and got right in and jumped with the 3 & 4 year olds who were there from various preschools. Then he & daddy raced on the tricycle racetrack around the firetruck (minus the trikes – no one was there to rent them out). Last year he tried to catch a chicken (he was wildly unsuccessful). I’ve had people say, “Well, he’s really all boy, isn’t he?” Without buying whole hog into gender stereotyping, yeah, I guess he is.

Bob & Erin had a chilly but beautiful October day for their wedding!

I love catching images of moms looking at their daughters.

The church was just a few minutes away from Erin’s parents’ house and the sky couldn’t have been more blue!

The Japanese Gardens at the Historical Society was a perfect backdrop for a quick round of formal photos! Bob gave Erin his jacket for a few minutes (it was definitely under 50 degrees with quite a chilly breeze) so I snapped a few pictures and they said they had one just like it from prom – 8 1/2 years ago!

Then we stopped at the Reserve Fire Station where Bob & his groomsmen are firefighters!

On to Lucarelli’s, we enjoyed a wonderful family-style dinner.

When two cousins catch the bouquet & garter, the DJ finds creative ways to make it less awkward. They were good sports.

I said goodnight after the oczepiny (is that the right word? I looked it up but didn’t find any reference to the tradition of doing the hat for the groom) – wish I’d had all the elements of Bob’s hat explained! I get the firefighter part of it, but the bananas, the grapes and the giant whistle are lost on me!

Best wishes to a wonderful pair of high school sweethearts. Enjoy newly married life!

The scene: Statler Towers, downtown Buffalo
The plan: Urban portraiture in Niagara Square
The reality: I’m not going to lie – not being able to go outside for a single photo was a major bummer for me as a natural light photographer. The elegantly quirky photos outside City Hall just didn’t happen because of rain, rain, rain. HOWEVER, Amy was so vibrantly bubbly that it’s downright infectious and everyone had a blast as far as I could see. Thank you Amy!

The ceremony took place right in the Statler Towers’ Rendezvous Room.

When we went up to the lobby for some formal photos, Amy was walking backwards and got tripped up by her sweep train – she fell down!! I told her afterwards that my first instinct is to take a photo, my second instinct is to help, then my third instinct is to take a photo, because someone else will help. Here’s what I got after my hesitation:

The happy couple, and their happy friends:

Here’s what happens when you let your unity candles burn all evening!

The dancing got off to a little bit of a slow start but after a little while people’s timidity wore off and the floor filled up!

I hope you still love your photos even though they weren’t what you had planned – it was still a beautiful wedding and I loved both toasts. You are very lucky to be surrounded by family & friends who love you so much!! Congratulations!

This past Saturday I did my third Keuka Lake wedding of the year (actually, my third Keuka Lake wedding ever, but whatevs) and I got to meet Amanda & Jonathan (heretofore referred to as J.D.). They (and their families) were so awesome that although I have tried really hard to keep my sneak peeks to ~20, they are getting *BLAM* 33 images. Sorry to everyone else, but YAY for you guys, right?

I met up with them at Keuka College where they decided to have their ceremony although neither of them is from the area or attended the college! It’s a beautiful church though, and I can see why they chose it.

It was so sweet watching Amanda’s mom watch her put her lipstick on.

The ceremony was full of tears on both sides. It was very heartfelt. Then… THE KISS.

After the receiving line, they had CHEERIOS to toss! Loved it.

I just wanted to set this one off a little. I think it has a quiet beauty.

I know I misfocused a little on this one, but it’s TOO cute not to share – Amanda & her grandma.

Love these:

We went from the college down the west side of the lake to Heron Hill Winery, which was AWESOME. The tent was gorgeous, the view was wonderful, and the food was delicious. A+ from my viewpoint! Plus, who doesn’t like to shoot in a vineyard?

It was the night before the full moon, so a bunch of people got their pictures taken with the moon. Of course J.D. and Amanda’s was the cutiest.

The cake and the trifles were both very photogenic.

It was just a beautiful first dance. It was so hard to pick only two. If you guys don’t get a big print of the second one of these, I think you are nuts. Also, very sweet dances with Amanda’s dad & J.D.’s mom.

And now, the dancing. Man, there was a lot of it. Good thing it wasn’t a hot night!

One of the most competitive bouquet tosses I’ve ever seen. You go, girl.

And finally, who can’t love someone who’s willing to poke fun at “that time of the night”? Come on. Hilarious. Thank you Sue.

I had a blast you guys. Thank you. Best wishes to you and I hope you get to do some amazing traveling.

I met Jim & Erin a few months ago when they told me they were looking for a photographer who could cover a few hours of their Sunday morning wedding & brunch at the Grand Island Holiday Inn without breaking the bank (too much). I was happy to accommodate and here are the photos!

Along with other breakfast items, they had an omelet bar which I thought was awesome!

A few of the guests had to take a nap before dancing.

I was a little worried there wouldn’t be much dancing, but the DJ did a great job, and I’m guessing the bottomless mimosas didn’t hurt!

Congratulations! I’ll be getting you your disc soon!