Catch up time! I have a few shoots that I wasn’t able to blog because the wedding season was so busy, so now is the perfect time to post some of them- and since they were shot when it was nicer out, we can all pretend that it’s not cold, dreary, gray and leafless outside! Bonus!

Emily and Dan are getting married in January, and we got together for a sweet shoot during peak fall colors. We met up at Mendon Ponds and had about 2 minutes before it started pouring, so we decided to meet again the next day and I’m so glad it happened that way! The next day I came across this cool field that had these weird seed pods with white cottony seed puffs floating around, so I tossed the idea out to Emily and Dan and they were game… I’m posting these first because I LOVE them so much!

We had to keep waiting for the wind to bring a cloud of the puffs over, and Emily and Dan were perfect models every time I yelled that some were coming. Well done!

Then we headed back to Mendon Ponds and got some shots with their two puppies Jake and Gracie. They’re such a funny pair, and totally adorable.

Shooting with dogs is so hilarious… looking calm and cool on a peaceful nature walk:

….aaaaand 2 seconds later, playtime! He he he, I love dogs

Then we left the pups for a few more of the romantic ones

All of my couples are pretty adventurous anyway, but it’s nice when we don’t have to worry about getting dresses dirty!

Love them in this shot! They really are cute together.

Looking forward to January you two, enjoy the holidays and see you soon!
I’ve got some other engagement and portrait shoots to blog, so stay tuned for those as well everyone

2009 wedding season comes to a close for me with a really fun wedding that I had been looking forward to all year… Gina told me that she and Dave both had big Italian families and they were expecting one heck of a party. They did not disappoint!

The ladies got ready at the Brookwood Inn

Then we headed to St. Mary’s downtown, which is really beautiful and open.

The officiant was teasing them for standing so far apart

After the ceremony, we went to Corn Hill for some portraits with the bridal party… we had awesome light! Soft late afternoon light and dark blue clouds in the background, which I LOVE.

Ooooh la la! Big thanks to one of the groomsmen for helping with the veil!

Looking lovely Mrs!

Gina and Dave wanted to stand in the road for this shot with the Rochester sign in the background… who am I to argue?

Then we headed to Midvale for the party.

There was a sweets room. It took a lot of effort for me to not accidentally fall face first into this mojito flavored gelato.

Dancing! Gina reminds me of a Disney princess with that million dollar smile.

So sweet how they’re looking at eachother.

My cousin Kristy STILL rocking the dance floor even though she was due last Wednesday! So awesome!

The Turtle! This cracks me up every time I look at it!

And saving my two favorites for last… mmmmmmm.

Also a big thanks to Andrea at SE Video for being so fun to work with, I can’t wait to see the video!

Thanks so much Gina and Dave, I hope you’re having a fabulous honeymoon!

A weekend of new experiences! My friend Rachel (who runs Essential Wellness and Nutrition) was planning her daughter’s bat mitzvah and asked me to photograph it… I thought about it a little, considering the the only thing I knew about bat/bar mitzvahs was from that one episode of the Wonder Years… but I decided to go for it, and I’m glad I did.

It was so interesting to be there for the ceremony rehearsal at Temple Beth El… I pretty much black out when I have to speak infront of people, so to watch Sophie preparing to sing lengthy passages in another language was seriously impressive. She was calm and cool and breezed right through without a hint of nerves.

The next day I met them after the ceremony while they were getting ready for the big party. The theme was Woodstock, so 60’s inspired hair and makeup was the way to go!

I took the girls to do some portraits, and I think they were kind of confused when I took a last second turn on two wheels into a post office, but I was all about the light and those fluffy reeds in the background… so nice!

Sophie’s got great style.

We did some pictures with Sophie and her sister Geffen, I love sisters

Sophie and Geffen both have serious camera skills.

Caught the last minutes of sun for this one, I love the mood.

Party time!

Again, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but everyone was ready to seriously party once the Hora rolled around!

Sophie’s friends were cheering her on during a candle lighting ceremony.

Again, sisters I love this picture so much.

Always one of my favorite things:

Congratulations Sophie!