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Kristina & Jason: The Engagement Session

February 26, 2010 – 9:56 AM

Kristina and Jason met in April 2007. Jason was living in Binghamton, NY and was planning a weekend return home to Utica, NY. Kristina had just returned home to Utica from Pittsburgh. Unbeknownst to each of them the brother/sister matchmaking pair of Roseanne and Dickie were hard at work behind the scenes.  The couple had not previously met and had decided to head out for a night on the town with friends. As the evening progressed the couple was introduced to each other and the seeds of their love had been planted.

As the night came to an end the couple made plans to see each other the following night. They got together and immediately fell in love. As Sunday arrived, Jason needed to return to Binghamton and Kristina realized she was sad to see him go. She was pleasantly surprised when she received a call from Jason inviting her to visit him the following weekend. That weekend spent together was the first of many.

As their relationship grew the couple realized their love for each other also grew. They returned to their respective homes, she in Buffalo and he in Binghamton. Many miles were added to car odometers as the couple spent each weekend driving across the state to see each other. Weekends were brief but they enjoyed every minute of their time together. Kristina said she wasn’t sure when it was they knew their relationship had grown to another level but it had become obvious to both they could not imagine their lives without each other.

Jason moved to Buffalo in May 2008. This move allowed the couple to spend more time together. Kristina said, “We made new friends together, explored new places together and most importantly we realized we wanted to experience a lot more together.”

On Monday November 9, 2009, Jason called Kristina and suggested she stop at a local store to pick up eggs and breadcrumbs. Kristina thought this to be a little strange as she required neither of these ingredients for the dinner they planned that evening. Being a good sport, Kristina went along with the request. Jason needed a few additional minutes to sprint to the florist thirty seconds before they closed so he could purchase a bouquet of beautiful red roses. When Kristina walked into the house she found Jason smiling at her. Her eyes locked on the roses and after some heartfelt words he asked her to marry him. A shocked Kristina said “Yes.”

As I said in the preview post of this couple, “I love this bridge.” When people in the twin cities say “I’ll meet you at the bridge” we always referred to this bridge.

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Sara and EJ: A Preview of the Engagement session. Part II

February 10, 2010 – 2:26 PM

I met with Sara and EJ Sunday morning to complete what has become affectionately known by me as “Part II” of the couple’s engagement session. If you recall the couple’s first or originally scheduled engagement session began with rain and was eventually rained out after just 30-minutes of shooting. I still can’t believe it…rain in January in Buffalo, NY. Oh well, that’s Buffalo. We’re known for the crazy weather we often have. As the morning wore on and the time to meet the couple rapidly approached, my excitement and anticipation also grew. My excitement was two-fold. I really enjoy spending time with this couple and look forward to their wedding. Secondly, the sun started to show its face. This is rare in Buffalo in the winter. I won’t belabor that but anyone who reads my posts on a regular basis knows my love of and for the sun.

We spent  quite a bit of time at the Albright Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY. The architecture is just amazing. I love the columns and stairs leading up to the entrance that over looks Hoyt lake. This is one of my favorite places to go in Buffalo and spend time. It’s quiet and relaxing and allows me to find a place to sit with a book and a cup of coffee and be introspective. I was excited when the couple agreed to complete their engagement shoot at this location.

I don’t know what there is to say about this one. For me it is the emotion captured through a good black and white photo that allows the couple to demonstrate the love they have for each other.

Thanks again for reading everyone and keep coming back.
Christopher

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Kristina & Jason: An Engagement Session Preview

February 4, 2010 – 1:23 PM

Jason and I have known each other for several months. The couple wanted to do a winter photo shoot so they had photos for Save the Date cards. Man was it cold outside. I mean you know it’s cold when the snow crunches under your feet and the tip of your nose tingles within minutes of being exposed to those temperatures. We decided on several different shooting locations in an attempt to get the best photos and to keep as warm as possible. I was a little concerned when the couple pulled into my driveway and Kristina exited the couple’s car wearing a down vest. Kristina was a real trooper and despite her feet going numb several times we pulled off the shoot. We were so lucky to have had the awesome light we had all day.

This engagement session was shot almost entirely in Niagara County with the exception of the shots of this bridge. We started in Tonawanda, NY., traveled to Lockport, NY, then moved on to Olcott, NY, Wilson, NY and we wrapped up at Bond’s Lake Park in Sanborn, NY.

I love this bridge in Tonawanda. I affectionately refer to it as the “bridge to nowhere.” The bridge is leftover from another era and compliments the history of the area.

This photo was shot from the top floor of an old, unused parking garage in Lockport, NY.

Kristina and Jason I had so much fun with you guys and look forward to the wedding.

Thanks everyone for reading. Keep coming back.

Christopher

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Sara and EJ: The Engagement Session, Part 1

January 28, 2010 – 10:10 AM

Sara and EJ are getting married on October 2, 2010. Sara had some really great ideas for her engagement session. The plan was to meet at her parents home in Stockton, NY. We would use the fantastic amount of snow in that area as a backdrop and engage in some good natured fun and frolicking (I like that word) in the snow. As the date approached we began to become concerned about the increasing temperatures and the threat of rain. As I drove to Pennsylvania Saturday I also became concerned as the amount of snow decreased dramatically. So, the problem was the rain and the lack of snow. So, the fun and there’s that word again, frolicking would have to be canceled or at the very least postponed.

Sunday I awoke to a cloud covered sky. The Eastern sky showed glimpses of sun and the sky was pink and orange. For me those are the colors of hope. As I drove toward Stockton, NY the sky over Lake Erie became very dark and threatened with rain much earlier than the weather service had originally indicated it would. As I pulled into the family’s driveway, the sky had taken on a very different look. It looked just like grey cotton and had all the tell-tale signs of imminent rain. I grabbed my camera gear from the car and entered the house with EJ. Minutes later we were treated to the sound of rain drops hitting the roof of the house. We utilized the family’s barn complete with over 100-bales of hay and four horses. We decided to travel a few miles down the road and use the front porch of the Stockton Hotel. The hotel was not open but we had the wrap around porch and many doors and windows to use as backdrops.

Unfortunately the rain never let up so we discussed plans to watch the weather in the near future and pick up where we had left off. So stay tuned for part two.

Thanks again for reading.

Christopher

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Megan and Rob: The Wedding

January 20, 2010 – 10:33 AM

Megan and Rob were married Saturday January 9, 2010. The couple completed their engagement session this past October and we wished, hoped and prayed the weather would be equally beautiful. Now it is January in Buffalo, NY so “beautiful” is a relative term. Our definition of beautiful was simple and included sunshine and white snow. We had both. The weather which was hoped and prayed for was received.

I awoke Saturday morning, brewed a cup of coffee and stepped outside. The sun was rising ever so slightly in the East and showed a small sliver of orange. That was all I needed to see. The cold, brisk January had what I refer to as an “untouched” smell to it. It’s the smell in the air when the exhaust fumes of the previous day have settled and the air smells crisp and fresh. There was not a sound in the air. As I stood on the porch I heard a bird take flight and when I looked toward the bird feeder I noticed a pair of blue jays. Another omen of a day that was to be special. The new year had just turned and with the cold January breeze we are also greeted with hope. Hope for good weather. Hope for the love of a young couple to be buoyed and carried on this breeze as they start their lives anew. I love weddings. I’m a sucker for the love of a young couple, for what can be. It is my pleasure to document the couple’s wedding as they embark on a new life together. The smiles on the flower girls and ring bearer say it all.

The girls got ready at the home of Megan’s parents. Busy is about all I can say. When I shoot these photos I enjoy taking a number of shots then sitting back and watching as the nervous energy begins to turn toward talk of hope and love. The love of each other and hope for the future and for what can be.

The wedding ceremony took place at Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel. The reception was held at the Ramada Inn in Getzville, NY.

I had the opportunity to work with two great videographers, Peters Bisuito and Mark Flanders of the The Wedding Producer located in East Aurora, NY. These guys are pretty incredible and great to work with. Go to their website and check out their videos but not until you’ve read the rest of this post.

Once again, thank you reading. Keep coming back.

Christopher

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