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Intimate wedding or elopement - what does that mean?
- There's a new surge in 'elopements'. You see gorgeous photographs in epic locations. People on the edge of cliffs, in sand dunes, or snowy mountains. They're amazing, and create gorgeous imagery. But what if you want to have a tiny wedding, in a beautiful, meaningful location for you that doesn't m[...]
Finding your fierce with a Ciao Bella Studios Boudoir Session|Rochester New York Boudoir
- I often hear women say 'I could never do a boudoir session, I'm just not that sexy'. I'm here to tell you, yes, you absolutely are! You are sexy, you are beautiful, you are strong, you are FIERCE! It isn't your job to create photographs of you that can show you without a doubt that you are, lea[...]
Rochester NY Wedding|A long awaited snowy winter love story|winter engagement session
- I've been trying to put together a snowy winter stylized shoot for 3 years. Our winters have been so uncooperative! Either we'd get a ton of snow for a week or two, or we'd get nothing but rain and wind. This winter I had everything lined up, a florist with an amazing idea (wait until you see what [...]
Finding the right wedding photographer for YOU!
- You're engaged! It's incredibly exciting, everyone is congratulating you and then they say 'When's the big day?'. Oh my that's a loaded question, isn't it? Because now you need to start thinking about all that big stuff, all those big budget items that, once you start looking at it all, are going t[...]
Buffalo History Museum Wedding, Buffalo, New York
- Sometimes everything comes together perfectly. Like when you are referred to a couple by a friend and they turn out to be absolutely perfect. When you find people that are deeply in love, creating a fun and beautiful celebration in a place they spend a lot of time in, surrounded by people who love [...]
Intimate Highland Park Wedding, Black Button Distilling SURPRISE Reception
- Yes, you read that properly. One of my favorite couples wanted to have their wedding completely reflect who they are, and for them that meant hosting a SURPRISE wedding! Amanda and Todd are amazingly fun, love to host parties for their closest family and friends, and could not imagine having a bi[...]
Rochester New York Engagement Sessions: The Art of Making You Feel Love
- Engagement Sessions in Rochester, New York Engagement sessions, I love them! I love when my clients are able to take a bit of time out of a busy year planning their wedding and just enjoy each other for an hour or two. I love when they make it truly unique to who they are as a couple. I love gett[...]
Finding the perfect dress. Your wedding photographer goes wedding dress shopping!
- My fiance' Dave, and I decided well before he proposed that we would absolutely be getting married in the mountains in Colorado. I mean, who wouldn't want to get married there! It's so stunningly gorgeous! We both love the mountains. The colors, the air, just the feeling of being surrounded by such [...]
What do you get when you combine Boho Chic with a Military Wedding? Perfection.
- I had the extreme honor of photographing a Naval Wedding with a bride completely rocking that Bohemian vibe. This wedding had everything I could ask for, bridesmaids completely in the moment, a gorgeous couple, amazing details, and of course love shining through all day long. Th[...]
When a dancer falls in love...Love and Joy in Rochester, New York
- Krista and Josh were a joy from the moment we met. They were both filled with a love and light that just emanated from them. As with so many of my grooms, Josh said he wasn't really into photos, but he planned their engagement session with vintage bikes, and outfits to match. We had an absolute blas[...]
Joyful Wedding Photography at The Beal House in Victor, New York
- The Wedding Couples I love to work with are people that value the relationships they have with each other, their friends and their families. Brides and Grooms that want to create their own traditions, and don't need to follow the rules. I'm inspired by couples who are present in the moment, not look[...]
Some of my favorite Rochester, New York wedding vendors. Also known as 'How to have an awesome wedding!'
- As I start planning my own wedding (I STILL can't believe it!), I realize how difficult it is to choose vendors. I'm lucky in that I know so many amazing vendors locally, but we aren't looking locally, so what do you do?! I always help my couples pick out an amazing team for their wedding day. Havin[...]