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    Portraits

    Matt + Nichole

    May 20 2021

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

     

    I first met Nichole when my daughter was in cheer camp a couple of years ago. While we didn’t have a chance to really get to know each other, but I always was excited to see her whenever I did the teams annual Christmas photos. When she contacted me that she was going to be getting married in May of 2021, I was elated to hear that she was going to be marrying a colleagues son that I had a chance to work with before a while back. We discussed their Engagement Session and when we would like to schedule it and they booked their wedding after our bridal consult!

    We had their Engagement session at a private location in Caledonia and it was so fun to teach them the simple poses we use the day of their wedding to get natural and beautiful images.

    Engagement, Love, Photography, Rochester

     

    We had a few phone calls the days leading up to their wedding day and we were growing more and more excited the closer we got! We met them at St James Episcopal Church in Batavia, NY for their rehearsal and got to see everything come together perfectly. Once everyone felt comfortable, we parted ways, but not for long. The next morning, I made my way to Oak Knolls Manor a little early to get a sneak peak at the barn and all of the glorious details that were waiting for everyone once the ceremony was complete. What a sight to see! What a barn! It was built by J.T. Wells & Sons which are known for their amazing structurally sound barns and it is still amazing people this many years later.

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY, Wedding, Setup, Images, Chandelier, Candles, Wedding Barn,

     

    I made my way into the beautiful house where I first found balloons and sprinkled rose petals throughout the entire house. I found Nichole getting her makeup perfected and then hair. I went into the bedroom to find her breathtaking dress hanging on the mirror and a box full of invitations, rings, her necklace, ribbons and shoes and used her veil to create a nice little background for them to lie on.

     

    Oak Knolls, Wedding, Barn, Caledonia, NY, Shoes, Dress, Candles, Invitations

    After details, Nichole got in her dress and we made our way to a first look with her Father and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. We then made our way to St James Episcopal Church in Batavia for the ceremony.

    Violinists, scriptures, blessings, communion, piano playing and praying, were just parts of a beautiful ceremony in the church that has also married Nichole’s parents and grandparents; but after all that, they were now pronounced, Mr and Mrs Heins! After their kiss, they made their way outside to an intimate toast of champagne between the two of them.

    St James Episcopal Church, Batavia, NY, Wedding, Weddings, Images, Wedding Dress, Bride, Groom

    After family formals, we made our way to a requested area of Caledonia on Main Street to capture a few images and then back to Oak Knolls Manor for their reception and of course we had to wait until sunset to go capture the bridal party and bridal portraits of the day! We then made our way back in the barn for cake cutting and dancing the rest of the night away. I also couldn’t help sneak their rings and STUNNING wooden flower bouquet out for a quick photo session while everyone was eating. (Bouquets and boutonnieres made by the incredibly talented Dusty Dog Designs)

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY, Bride, Groom, Flowers, Wooden Flowers, Sunset, Wedding Party of 16, Wedding Rings, Veil Shot

    Their day was filled with such love and laughter and I am so humbled to have been trusted with their memories. Here’s just a few of my favorites from their day!

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY, Wedding, Setup, Images, Chandelier, Candles, Wedding Barn,
    Wedding, Invitations

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY, Wedding, Setup, Images, Chandelier, Candles, Wedding Barn,
    Wedding, Shoes, Veil

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY, Wedding, Setup, Images, Chandelier, Candles, Wedding Barn,
    Wedding, dress, Hanging, mirror, Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY

    Bride, Preparations, Getting dress on, Mirror
    Bride, Groom, St James Episcopal Church, Batavia

    Bride, St James Episcopal, Church, Batavia, NY
    Bride, St James Episcopal, Church, Batavia, NY

    Bride, Groom, Wedding, Caledonia, NY
    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,
    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,
    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,
    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,
    Oak Knolls Manor, Caledonia, NY. Wedding, Barn,

    Wedding, Rings, Wooden, Flowers,

     

    Tagged: Barn, Batavia, bouquet, Bride, Caledonia, Church Wedding, Engagement, flowers, Groom, Knolls, Manor, married, NY, Oak, Portraits, Posing, St James Episcopal Church, Sunset, Venues, Wedding, wells barn, Wooden Categorized: Weddings

    Joey + Dominica

    Sep 21 2019

    Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom

    The Couple

    Dominica and Joey first reached out to me last year to set up a Bridal Consultation so we could meet and see if I was a good match to their wedding photography needs. Little did we realize, this would be the start to a beautiful friendship! As we sat at a diner and chatted, I realized this couple was exactly why I wanted to capture love; and they booked their wedding and engagement sessions with me that afternoon!

    We arrived at their engagement session, the fireworks started and I began to LOVE working with them!! Here’s one of my favorite images from their engagement session last year!

    Corbetts Glen Brighton, NY Engagement Photographer
    Corbetts Glen

    Growing their family

    When Dominica contacted me and told me that they were so happy to announce they were expecting, I couldn’t believe I was lucky enough to be chosen to photograph so many memories to come! From a baby shower, gender reveal, maternity sessions in the snow and Mommy and Me portraits with their new little bundle of joy, I have come to absolutely fall in love with this little family! Here’s a few of my favorite images from our sessions over the last year!

    The Wedding Day

    After many sessions with Joey and Dominica, I had no doubt that their wedding day portraits would be epic! We started at the Double Tree Hotel in Rochester where the girls started their preparations. Dominica’s dress hung on a personalized hanger on a beautiful mirror in the room. Her bridesmaids helping from all angles to make everything perfect.

    Wedding, Photography, Double Tree Hotel, Rochester, NY

    Once the girls were ready to go, we headed down to the limo and onward to Chapel Hill for their ceremony! I have never photographed in this church before so when I first stepped in, I was awe-stricken. What a breathtaking site. Dominica’s father walked her down the aisle to an awaiting and anxious Joey and for the first time ever, I saw a tear roll down her cheek and I was no longer able to separate photographer from friend and got a little choked up. What an amazing moment to be able to witness.

    • Wedding, Photography, Chapel Hill, Rochester, NY
    • Wedding, Photography, Chapel Hill, Rochester, NY
    • Wedding, Photography, Chapel Hill, Rochester, NY

    After some laughs, tears and a sand ceremony, they were introduced as Man and Wife! We headed outside for some family portraits and before we knew it, we were back in the limo to go tour some of Rochester’s best photo locations! We first stopped at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial in Manhattan Square and took advantage of the gorgeous stairway falls.

    Wedding, Photography, Martin Luther King Memorial, Rochester, NY, Photography

    Dominica and Joey hadn’t eaten in a while so what’s a wedding party to do? Stop for some Wendys Spicy Nuggets, that’s what!

    Bride, Groom, Wendys, Eating, Fast Food

    We then ventured off to the STUNNING Warner Castle/Sunken Gardens at Highland Park and had some fun with the arches, stone walls and stair cases!

    • Sunken Gardens, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Confetti, Bride, Groom, Warner Castle, Highland Park
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom

    From there, we hopped in the limo and took a short trip to the Lamberton Conservatory where we were greeted by some ducks, turtles, beautiful moss and more stunning views each room you entered and personally, my favorite part of the bridal portraits 🙂

    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom

    After spending about 30 minutes here, we headed to our last stop and reception location, back at the Double Tree Hotel where there were tables of sweets, a beautiful draped dancefloor and all their friends and family waiting to spend their evening celebrating them. It was a glorious event and I am honored to have spent it with them!!

    It was impossible to only choose a few but here are some of my absolute favorites from their big day! It’s amazing to watch your clients’ visions come to life and come together like a true fairytale. (And it helps when you look like a real life princess!)

    • Wedding, Photography, Double Tree Hotel, Rochester, NY
    • Wedding, Photography, Double Tree Hotel, Rochester, NY
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Wedding, Photography, Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, NY, Photographer
    • Wedding, Photography, Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, NY, Photographer
    • Wedding, Photography, Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, NY, Photographer
    • Wedding, Photography, Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, NY, Photographer
    • Wedding, Photography, Martin Luther King Memorial, Rochester, NY, Photography
    • Warner Castle, Rochester, NY, Wedding, Photography
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Warner Castle, Sunken Gardens, Bride, Groom
    • Warner Castle, Rochester, NY, Wedding, Photography
    • Sunken Gardens, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Confetti, Bride, Groom, Warner Castle, Highland Park
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom
    • Lamberton Conservatory, Rochester, Wedding, Photography, Photographer, Moss, Bride, Groom

    Tagged: Chapel Hill, Conservatory, Engagement, Lamberton, Photography, Portraits, Rochester, Wedding Categorized: Weddings

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