August 2009


I had done some pictures in the past for both Alyssa and Lauren individually and, being best friends, they were sad that Alyssa would be leaving next week for college in Maryland.  With Alyssa’s move in date coming closer, the girls wanted some pictures of the two of them.  We initially had planned to do our pictures at an old ice cream stand in Orchard Park, but since we had storms looming I decided to stick around here and try out some spots I had found around the neighborhood.  This was the second time I got stopped by the cops while taking pictures of Lauren- this time we were setting up right behind the police station in Depew and some of the officers were wondering what we were doing (the crack houses were a few streets over yat)… Ha ha!  We had a great time and got some great pictures.  Thanks for a great session and good luck in college Alyssa!

Friends0002I love the effect created by a gap in the bridge overhead.

Friends0111Gotta love the grungy loading docks…

Friends0118Alyssa

Friends0085A little greenery

Friends0166Had to find an excuse to break out my sweet motorcycle jacket…
Lauren rocked it!

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This past weekend, My husband and I took a mini-vacation to Cincinnati, Ohio to go to my college roommate’s wedding.  Ali was very insistent on having me there as a friend and not having to work; but really, I don’t know what to do at a wedding anymore if I’m not taking pictures!  I couldn’t resist taking pictures of Ali- she made such a beautiful bride that my camera was crying inside of its bag to come out to play.  She had hired a local photographer to photograph her wedding, so I did my best to stay out of the way and grab some shots that would have been left otherwise.  Here are the moments I couldn’t let pass!

IMG_6981Steve and the guys, during a break in the formal portraits

IMG_6996Kiss chase!!!

IMG_7009Sylvia!

IMG_7058Sylvia had to help me kidnap Ali for this one!

IMG_7091This adorable little girl managed to score a piece of cake from Steve and Ali while they were cutting it

IMG_7099Steve and Ali’s first dance

IMG_7111aMy favorite shot of the night- I was able to put my camera away after catching this one
of Ali dancing with her dad.

The wedding was absolutely beautiful as well as a lot fun.  Congratulations guys and we wish you many blessings in the years to come!