Shauna & Steve....

A big Congratulations to Shauna Chandler & Steve Amato on their marriage Saturday. We had a perfect day for a perfect couple. We did their formals first. We went to Fisherman's Park along the upper rapids for some great scenic images. Then the ceremony and reception at the Buffalo Launch Club on Grand Island. A great celebration and a wonderful time. Their complete gallery in online now at our main site, www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com

Congratulations

We worked with two wonderful families on Friday evening. Thomas Coram married Amber Scrivano at Walnut Avenue Christian Church. After going to Great Lakes Gardens by the falls for formals we finished off the day with thier reception at the Como. Both families were great to work with and we got some great images . Their complete wedding gallery is online at our main site. www.theportraitgalleryniagara.com

Everyone loves a parade

A couple shots from the Lewiston Peach Festival Parade today.

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