Western New York has many beautiful natural locations for wedding photographs but in my opinion none rivals Goat Island in Niagara Falls. Even Marilyn Monroe realized this when she and then husband Joe Dimaggio stayed in Niagara Falls when she filmed the 1964 hit “Niagara.” Niagara Falls is a wedding photographer’s dream in many ways.
Despite the fact that the tourist season is brief I have always experienced total cooperation from tourists (we have even asked some to be involved in the photos). After all, Niagara Falls is considered the “honeymoon capital of the world.”
The parks around Niagara Falls allow the bridal party to be in close proximity to the rushing water and the beauty that is “the Falls.” The sights and sounds are unrivaled. I had the luxury of shooting a wedding in Niagara Falls during the summer of 2008 and we took all post-ceremony photos on Goat Island.
Niagara Falls with all its old buildings and remaining factories is an excellent choice for Trash the Dress sessions as the stark contrast between old and new allow the beautiful bride to stand out in all her glorious beauty. The stone bridge below connects Goat Island with the “Three Sisters” Island. So when it’s time for your wedding, look me up and we’ll “get it done” in NIagara Falls.
