Our trip to Binghamton (or, Introducing the new Mr. and Mrs. Liebner)!!!

Last Saturday, Kevin and I had the privilege to travel to Binghamton to photograph James and Megan's wedding.  It was faaaaabulous, Dahhhhhling!

We met Megan at her parent's home.  Meet her brother:

And, her Dad:

 QUITE the family!  We were so blessed to spend the day with them!  This next photo is just to prove that I can still take serious photos, lol.

This is the moment in every ceremony that just feels completely surreal.  I'm sure it has everything to do with being a parent, myself.  But, I can't help but put myself in their shoes here.  Yes, she comes in like a rockstar (see the paparazzi?)  But, what does THIS moment feel like for mom and dad?  I tear up just thinking about it.

 Woohoo!  The kiss and the reaction in one shot!!

This is called making lemonade from lemons.  The church was hosting a pumpkin sale all over the front lawn.  But, instead of letting it get them down, the bridal party came up with a very fun photo, using some of those selfsame pumpkins.

I'm totally USING this photo to lead into the next one.  Romantic, right?

 Then, check out the James' reaction when Megan's veil comes off on his head!  Aren't they awesome??!

I could have done this entire blog from their reception images.  I LOVE the reactions we caught!  But, I will leave you with these final two.  First, look at how that dance floor is framed!  A photographer's dream!  

But, most of the dance floor photos are much more about the style of the dancers than the preparation of the room.  Like, this one!!

 

 

James and Megan, we had a blast!  Thank you for choosing us to photograph your wedding day! 

Mr. and Mrs. Dwane Weatherell!

Dwane and Michelle's wedding was extraordinary in so many ways.  As they say, "pictures speak a thousand words," so let's get right to the images!

 We met first to do their formal images.  

 The way the light was falling on this staircase was amazing!  The images we took here are some of my favorites from the day!

 The bride with the ring bearer.  Sweet!

Their ceremony was held outside, and it was full of beautiful moments, like this one:

And, this one, which I'm rarely allowed to get from this vantage point!!

And, then, there were the emotional times with the groom's grandma, who was released from the hospital early to attend her grandson's wedding.  :)

Dwane was so grateful!

 Michelle's dance with her father.

 Dwane's dance with his mom.

 

The gang!

These are just a few of my favorites from their wedding.  The rest will be posted here in another week or two.  So, stay tuned!

Todd and Jennifer: A different approach

For those of you who know our work, you know that we love "catching the moment."  In fact, our motto is, "Candid photography for the modern bride."  Well, you know that saying about "rules are meant to be broken?"  This post is different than usual.  Almost all of these images are completely posed.  BUT the beauty of it is, they truly capture this bride and groom.  Todd and Jennifer's engagement session WOWed me!  As soon as they got out of the car, they began to pose.  Their designed engagement book is featured in this post.  So, on their wedding day, I came EXPECTING!!  I even bragged on them a bit to their bridal party.  Scoffing abounded.  But, the proof's in the pudding, as they say.  And I think a few members of their bridal party were surprised as the day went on.

The front of their church had this great entryway. 

This one is candid.  :)

Mounted police outside of the Buffalo Convention Center, where their reception was held.

In place of a cake, they had this awesome candy station.  

Kevin captured their reaction to seeing their candy display for the first time!  (Have I mentioned that I LOVE that man??)

Todd and Jennifer, we had so much fun with you on your wedding day.  Thank you (thank you, THANK YOU) for choosing us for your wedding photography!!!

 

Gullo Wedding At Rich's Atrium

Meet the bride, beautiful Stephanie . . .

And, the groom, handsome Tony . . .

And, their cute little dog, Tyson, who almost stole the show!

 Their wedding was held in Rich's Atrium in Buffalo.

 It was full of emotion.

 Here we are on the stairs

What a gorgeous couple!

 Their parents took time to relive some special moments and welcome their new family member.

The bride and groom's first dance

Tony and Stephanie's wedding was the first one that I shot with my new Nikon gear.  I am very pleased with the results!!  Awesome gear + a gorgeous couple + Jennifer Allis Photography = STELLAR images!! 

Ryan and Bethany at Camp

This bride and groom were super-sweet.  I enjoyed my day at Lighthouse Christian Camp in Barker, NY. 

 Her emotional walk in with her dad.

 Him seeing her. 

The parents took communion with the new bride and groom.  Then they all prayed together.

We had fun on the playground!

Fun afterwards.

We had 5 minutes to do some great beach shots!

On the dance floor

Their families played Pachelbel's Canon for the guests! 

It was a joy to be a part of this couple's blessed day.  Thank you for the privilege, Ryan and Bethany!