Congratulations Frank & Camille

A wonderful marriage celebration yesterday. The holy union of Frank Caraglin and Camille Golba. They wed at Niagara Frontier Bible Church in Lewiston, NY. We went to the Youngstown Yacht Club where Frank proposed to Camille for their outdoor environmental pictures. Then back to Lewiston to the Village Piper Inn for a great reception evening with their families and frinds. Everyone had a great time. Here are a few of my favorite images from the day. you can view the complete wedding day at our main site at: www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com

Nathan's Visit

A couple of snaps from Nathan's visit today. He is almost 18 mos old.

Winter Weddings

Niagara Falls is truly a winter wonderland. You can save yourself a lot on money by planning a winter wedding. If you are getting married in December, January, or February we will give you $150.00 off any all day coverage wedding package. Just mention our winter wonderland wedding special when you book your wedding to recieve your discount. Check out the banquet facillities and ask them for discounts too. This is their off season and I am sure they would be more than happy to comply.

Congratulations... Mark & Erika

Mark Favorite and Erika Johnson wed in holy matrimony on Saturday. A wonderful couple truly in love. The ceremony was at St. Paul's in Lewiston, NY. The reception was held at Antonio's in the Falls. Mark and Erika are good friends of my son Dan who was in the wedding party. We almost had to cancel the outdoor shots because of rain, but when we got to Niagara Parks it was all sunny again. You can see their complete set on images on our main site, www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com.

Restoration

A new challenge this week with a major restoration project. The photograph had water accidentally spilled on it and the emulsion separated from the paper and was peeling off. The photo was also badly faded. I had to fudge, yes that is a technical term
( wink, wink ) a lot of the man's suit. There just isn't enough material to clone so I had to make my own. Click on image to enlarge.

Horse Racing

We stopped at Presque Isle Downs and caught a few races again this weekend. The weather was nice but unbelieveably hot. The horses strained to finish the longer challenges. I did get some interesting images and was happy with the results. Here are a few from the day. Click to enlarge.

Celtic Festival

The Celtic Festival at the Amherst Museum in Amherst, NY. Lots of food, games, dancing and music today at the festival. Plenty of things for everyone to do. Here are a few shots from today.

Dunkirk Light House

The Dunkirk Light House in Dunkrk, NY. I took a few images of the building and surrounding areas but with the weather was not co operating ( rain ) they look much better in B&W. I did get one colorful abstract.

Race track

We stopped at Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA. Nice race track. Casino is too smokey, blah. Even though it was raining I grabbed a few shots of the first race and the paddock. They have evening races. Post time is 5:30 pm. I am planning a trip back already.

A big Congratulations here!

On Sunday we had a most wonderful opportuntity to meet and photograph Manfred and Marjean Leissle. They celebrated a 50th anniversary. Their loving children made sure they did it in style. They were escorted in the classic Excalibur Limosine to St. John's Catholic Church in LaSalle where they renewed their vows. Atfer a photo shoot at Great Lakes Gardens and Fatima Shrine they had a beautiful reception at the Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls. You can view their complete day of photos on our main site: www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com

Steve & April

Congratulations to Steve and April. They married on Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lancaster and then had a marvelous reception at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence,NY. Steve and April are the sweetest couple with wonderful families and it was pure pleasure to shoot their wedding. You can view their complete wedding and April's prebridal session at our main site: www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com

Grandson Nathan

Nathan is now 16 mos. old and he loves to play outside. Here is a candid of him with his new ball.

Congratulations!

John and Tonia had a wonderful wedding ceremony on Saturday. The rains didn't stop them. And afterwards, when asked, " What's next? " They said, " We're going to Disney World! ". We captured all the memories of the day for them with great pictures of their families and friends. Check out their complete wedding story on our main site at: www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com. It was a pleasure to be with these guys...lots of fun.