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I got the go-ahead from Lindsay to post the images we took for their save the date cards, as I was sad to not be able to share! She said it was fine, and that people will still love getting their cards in the mail anyway. I agree!
She made these hearts ahead of time and couldn’t decide on handwritten or block lettering, so we did several different versions of each (looking, kissing, more in focus, less in focus, etc.). These are my two favorites.
Not quite two years ago, I photographed Lindsay’s sister Michelle’s wedding, so I was excited to get an email from Lindsay about her own engagement and upcoming wedding! She and Dave are having their reception at Buffalo’s (as of yet still under renovation) Hotel Lafayette in August 2013, and what they really wanted was to do a “then and now” idea for their engagement session and guest book. They went to prom together ten years ago and have known each other for a long time, so they want their guest book to be a “through the years” collection of pictures. It will include pictures from throughout their relationship, that they themselves (and their family and friends) have taken, along with the photos I took last night. They will also be including pictures from throughout the renovation of the Hotel Lafayette, to show what was and what will be by the time their reception takes place! I think it is a really neat idea.
Because of the theme, they really embraced the full-on construction site feel inside the building during the session – dust, worklights, scaffolding and all! After that, we did drive down to the Erie Basin Marina to get a couple “normal” pictures, but Dave said they didn’t need many, because he says they are a pretty abnormal couple. Haha. Can’t wait to see the finished building – I am shooting a reception in that very room in the end of July so it will be exciting to see the change!
Future wedding suite, and dining area in “Greenhouse” reception room, followed by creative use of the drywall dust on the floor in the wedding suite!
The unfinished restaurant, and the expected staircase for the wedding party’s grand entrance.
A great way to finish – a gorgeous sunset over the Niagara River!
I’ve known Thom for over 10 years now, and Mel since they started dating. When they “made it official” I was excited, and I was even more excited when they asked me to be their wedding photographer! I shot Thom’s sister Tina’s wedding last August, and I’m looking forward to another beautiful day – hope the weather is a little less sketchy for you, Thom & Mel!! Their wedding is in September of this year, and while we’re waiting for spring for a full engagement session, we met up this past weekend for just a quick shoot for some “save the date” photos. A crisp but sunny afternoon with a few snowflakes in the air was fine with me! What a photogenic couple. 
Liz contacted me earlier this month for her wedding next July, and I was available! We quickly signed a contract and arranged for an engagement session to take place during the short time they would be visiting Jamestown for the holidays. The Thursday before Christmas, I drove to Jamestown in the rain to meet them, hoping all the while the sun might come out. It never did, but I think Liz’s smile brightened the day anyway! Thankfully we were able to use a few indoor locations (listed below) and both Adam & Liz were great sports about the weather.
Locations:
Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary
James Prendergast Library
First & Pine
