Hey There People! I hope all is well with you. I have a wonderful wedding to share with everybody today. On the 30th of May, I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of working with Sarah and Adam at the beautiful Shadow Lake Country Club in Penfield, NY. First off let me say that the wedding party as a whole was absolutely awesome. They were all so welcoming and genuine and I really felt like one of the gang. So sit back, turn on your speakers and watch the slideshow. Congratulations and best wishes to Sarah & Adam!
P.S. Want a special momento of the occasion? You can order a mini album or DVD slideshow that includes all of the images you see in this slideshow. Simply click on the Disc or Book icons in the bottom right of the slideshow window to order. Thanks!
May 30th - Sarah & Adam
Album Spotlight - Melissa & Geoff
Hi Folks,
Spring is finally breaking in Upstate NY. Woohoo! Yeah it feels good and I'm getting excited about another excellent wedding season this year. So today I realized that I have a bunch of wedding album designs to share from last year, so stay tuned for more.
Today I'm spotlighting a wonderful wedding album from an event last year for Melissa and Geoff. Their album was spectacular to see in person. Here's a glimpse of what you would have seen inside!
Highlights from 2008...
Hey there people... I hope you all had a wonderful New Years! 2009 is looking to be another fantastic year.
So as I look back at some of my work from 2008 and figured I'd put together a slideshow for y'all! There were some really awesome moments. So many so I coudn't fit them all in. The slideshow contains select images from each of my weddings from last year. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas Everybody!
I truly hope that all who read this have a wonderful Christmas with their family this year. Despite all the bad news we hear on TV and the radio - we are all truly blessed! It could be so much worse. Just think about all the less fortunate people around the world. Never forget that!
All my best!
Lou
2 Album Spotlights!
So I have 2 album spotlights for you today (and more to come!). One is from Canandaigua NY and the other is from Spencerport, NY. I'm starting to incorporate more color into my album designs. My clients love it. I hope you do too. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below the slide shows. Thanks!
Album Spotlight - Kirsten & Michael
I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving! Well here I am spotlighting another album design of mine. This one belongs to Kirsten and Mike who had us cover their day at Carey Lake. This album will be a 12x12 and is going to look stunning in person.
By the way, I have some new sample albums on the way as well that will just WOW you, so give me a call to set up a time to see them for your self... and meet me too! :)
Remember: The images you see in the slide show are "spreads". One spread is equal to two pages. Imagine a book laying open before you. Enjoy!
Kerri & Derek - Engagement Session
Before the snow started flying, I did an Engagement Session with Kerri and Derek, who have me shooting their wedding on July 11th of next year. We took a ride to Mendon Ponds Park and explored the various areas there. These guys were great to work with. Kerri mentioned that I captured Derek's "real" smile, which apparently is not so easy to do. Looks like we're going to be a great fit for the wedding. After the holidays, I will be designing them a signature journal that includes photos from this session. The signature journal is an excellent way to capture the thoughts and feeling of your guests at the wedding, while spotlighting photos of the bride and groom in a custom designed book. A great alternative to "sign your name on the line guest book". Take a look at this video slide show to check out some of the photos from their session!
Don't delay, call us now before your date books!
Hi There!
Just letting everybody know that I am starting to receive a lot of inquires for 2009 now. I have also received 3 inquires for 2010 in the last week. People are planning well in advance, which is very smart. If you like my work, and are possibly interested in securing my services, please pick up the phone or contact us. As mentioned in a previous post here on the blog, I am accepting less clients next year.
Some months are open but I only have one slot left for May, August and September. So if you're wedding is in those months, please let us know before it fills up.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Lou
Album Spotlight - Misty & Jeff
Hello Everybody!
As the season winds down, I'm getting all of our client's albums done from this summer. And for some reason I skipped this design and didn't post it! Sorry! This design is a little more conservative which really matched Misty and Jeff's style. Once I received their favorite photos, I used them in the album, along with other photos to create an album they really loved. Check it out!
Remember: The images you see in the slide show are "spreads". One spread is equal to two pages. Imagine a book laying open before you. Enjoy!
October 17th - Ashley & Chris
I love fall weddings! And being my last wedding for 2008, I really wanted to end with a bang. And working with Ashley and Chris made it even better. They were married in St. Cecilia's Church in Rochester and then proceeded to Bristol Harbour for the reception. We were given a beautiful autumn day with a mix of blue skies and wispy clouds which added a dramatic backdrop to their special day. What we really loved about Ashley and Chris was their appreciation of Photography. They were totally open to our suggestions, and because of that we captured some really great shots. Enjoy the slide show!
September 28th, Shana & Keegan
At the end of Septemeber, we had the pleasure of capturing the marriage celebration of Shana and Keegan at Ventosa Vineyards. With it Tuscan decor, it was a warm and inviting place to capture their wedding. The reception was intimate and personal which made for some very memorable moments. I could really appreciate the deep loving relationships they both had with each other, and their family. It rained a touch so we couldn't go into the vineyard but later in the night we got some wonderfully moody photographs that I'm sure everybody will enjoy. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to Shana and Keegan as they embark on this new and exciting chapter of their lives!
September 13th - Meredith & Jody
I am such a lucky guy! I get to work with some really great couples. And Meredith and Jody were no exception. They were married at the scenic Bristol Harbour in Canandaigua, NY. The clouds were brooding a bit but we managed to stay dry just in time for the ceremony and formals. Then we headed inside for a super fun filled reception. I loved the way Meredith and Jody really wore their emotions on their sleeve. They were bubbling over with excitement. Their love for each other was TRULY evident. The wedding party and guests really worked the dance floor too. We love that! So turn on your speakers, press the play button and enjoy the slide show!
Tip #1 - Setting Aside Time for Photographs
Ok, let's state the obvious. Planning a wedding is hard work.
Thankfully, there's a lot of information out there to help people with the process. And for many of my clients, this is the 1st time they've ever planned such a huge event. So I'm offering this tip to anybody who will listen: When planning out your day, set aside time for photographs!
Clients in general don't really set aside enough time for creative photos. Some do but most don't. So what often happens is we have a very brief window of time (after the ceremony and formal photos) to work with just the bride, groom and the wedding party. Then everybody gets whisked away to the reception and the night rolls one event into the next.
Here's a sample time line that allows adequate time for photographs:
1:00 - 1:30pm Wedding ceremony
1:45 - 2:30pm formals
Time for photos (Intimate portraits of the Bride & Groom, and the wedding party)
2:30 - 4:30pm (2 hours)
4:30 - 5pm travel to the reception...
You might be saying to your self "Well that's just not going to work in my case." We understand that this may not always be possible depending on location and other variables, but taking excellent pictures requires some time. Our response would be "then set aside as much time as you can." After the ceremony and formals is the best time for creative photos. We have more light to work with and everybody's hair and makeup is still looking good.
This is your wedding day. A once in a lifetime event for most. We can't go back and retake the photos. If you value photography, (which we hope you do!) we recommend that you set aside at least 2 hours for photographs. You 'll never regret it. I promise! Thanks for reading!
Lou
