Wedding Venue From The Sky | MD Performance Horses
I had the second opportunity to shoot a wedding at MD Performance Horses at Bangor, Pennsylvania this weekend.
The owner, who teaches horse riding, also hosts weddings on the premises.
I do a bit of photoshop work when called for. For these images, there were a handful of cars parked in the middle of the location that really bugged me, so I photoshopped them out. Photoshop has gone such a long way in terms of their AI. I didn't need to do much to make the distractions disappear.
My First Time Photographing A Wedding At A Castle on Lake George 😄 | Richard J Nieves Photography
The Inn at Erlowest on Lake George.
I recently photographed a wedding of a college friend of mine up at Lake George. Specifically, we were at The inn at Erlowest, a castle build on the edge of the lake.
Checkout their gallery here.
We stayed at one of the townhouses on the left.
My bride Leslie was so gracious and paid for me and my wife, my second photographer, to stay the night. We got in pretty late, but we could still see how beautiful the lake was with the star riddled sky as a night light. It was still beautiful. We had a little patio so I stood in the cool air for a bit and watched the dark lake rest before I did the same.
The day of the wedding was absolutely beautiful, expect for maybe the direct sun that joined us but I wont focus on that too much.
What I will focus on is this couple.
Leslie’s been a friend ever since we met during our first year at SUNY Morrisville. She was part of a gang of architects who I quickly became close with. She has always been focused, driven, and light hearted.
I first met Brian back when I photographed another college friend’s wedding whom me and Leslie and are both friends with. Like Leslie, he is a pretty chill dude.
Leslie and Brian are two peas in a pod. Organized. Detail oriented. Laid back and we’re ready to just enjoy their wedding day, and that they did.
As a wedding photographer, you’re up in the nitty gritty and seeing everything from a closer than bird’s eye view. I can tell you there were absolutely no hiccups during the day. Nothing to trip anybody up. If anything, we sometimes had too much time on our hands, that helped a lot with making sure we got details and candids.
By the way, I love my wife so much as my second. She truly isn’t afraid to ask strangers for photos and to work for my couples. I couldn’t ask for anyone better.
My wife is also my practice subject before I put my couples in place. Thanks, love!
I couldn’t ask for a better coupe either, and I appreciate them for allowing me the honor of being there for their wedding. I always have to give thanks to my couples. It means so much to have them allow us to be a small part of their wedding day and to preserve their special day the way me and my wife do.
Ana and Delbert's Wedding Highlight Film | Richard J Nieves Photography
Ana and Delbert's Wedding Highlights Film filmed by Richard J Nieves Photography - A Look at their Day!
Ana and Delbert's Wedding was one of the most special days of their lives. These two are so adorable together and it was a pleasure to be able to document their big day! When I first met Ana and her future husband, Delbert, you could feel the wedding day jitters, but also a calmness and joy that would take over and push those jitters to the side. As I got to know them, I could see the strong chemistry they shared. The attention to each other they shared so deeply. The details couldn’t have been more perfect. They were both huge Harry Potter fans and it showed in the best of ways. Everything about their day blended together perfectly because these two are just so amazing! Here’s a look back at some of my favorite wedding highlights!
2 Reasons Why You Won’t Regret Hiring Two Photographers For Your Wedding
For me, you and your partner’s story is a page-turner with no end in sight. The chapter that is your wedding must be vivid and full of life.
My second photographer’s role isn’t just to aid me in obtaining your imagery, but to fill in your story with as much lush content as possible. They add the pages of your wedding story that I alone may miss for the sake of another moment. They add an adjoining narrative coinciding with my own that blends into a magical gallery that will make you feel.
They add to your story and build a narrative 1 photographer can’t create alone
They will allow your partner’s story to shine as much as yours
For me, you and your partner’s story is a page-turner with no end in sight. The chapter that is your wedding must be vivid and full of life.
My second photographer’s role isn’t just to aid me in obtaining your imagery, but to fill in your story with as much lush content as possible. They add the pages of your wedding story that I alone may miss for the sake of another moment. They add an adjoining narrative coinciding with my own that blends into a magical gallery that will make you feel.
Where my job is to build the foundation of your narrative, they add the fortification. They’re able to get photos of your parents emotional as they watch their baby walk down the aisle while I photograph you walking to your future spouse, or you emotionally talking with your maid of honor about that moment prior while I am capturing the details most important to you.
I find there’s always one half of my couples who want their partner to have the spotlight in photography. They give up their coverage to make sure their partner shines in our imagery.
With a second photographer, we can have it all. My couples can have one of the most important days of their lives covered without issue.
As I am photographing you and your party, my second can go to your partner and theirs to capture similar moments of emotion and joy.
When I’m photographing you walking down the aisle, my second will get your partner’s reaction as they watch the love of their life head towards them in their stunning wedding outfit for the first time.
My First Jewish Wedding, And I Loved It!
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This was a great wedding I shot last year. Truthfully, my first jewish wedding, and I loved it!
Just a quick reminder if you book your engagement photography with me by the end of February, you'll receive 10% off the cost! All the value I provide for just a bit less than usual.
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Take care, ya'll!
How To Pick The Right Wedding Shoes To Pair With Your Wedding Dress
Nail Your Style
As your considering your options, consider the overall aesthetic you’re going for with your wedding. Think about the materials of the shoe that will tie with your dress.
Pick The Dress First
Speaking of the dress, make sure that is the first thing you have before buying a pair of shoes to match. It’ll help pave the way towards the type of shoe you get.
Start The Search
Start your online search for the perfect shoes in places like Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. Their online selection is massive compared to their in store options.
Try Them On
Before you put in your credit card information, make sure you can actually go in store to try on selections before committing. You don’t want to purchase a pair of shoes that look absolutely divine, only to realize the size you need in that particular shoe is a bit on the small side.
Color!
You don’t have to go with the classic, elegenat white shoes for your wedding day. A pop of color really add some flair to your outfit. Feeling bold? Add metalics or a little glitter to the mix.
Consider The Venue
Will your ceremony be on a flat, hard surface, or will it be on a lawn or another large green grass situation? Get the right shoe so you’re not tripping or stuck in the ground as you’re attempting to walk down the aisle.
Comfort Is Key
This is a big tip! Get comfortable shoes! Nothing is worse than standing for 5-6 hours in uncomfortable shoes, especially on your wedding day. A low-to-mid-height hel and even a chunkier heel will make your day so much better. Also consider any shoe that can be adjusted with something like buckles or laces.
Don’t Wait!
Don’t leave this decision to the last minute. After searching and trying on so many shoes, don’t decide to wait for them to go on sale for them to disappear before your wedding date. After testing and trials, once you find your shoe, snatch them up!
"Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.”
“Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.” – James Baldwin
*These photos were taken by me as part of a team from Once Like A Spark.
She's Everything I believe In
”I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it’s these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her and it is the beginning of everything.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
*These photos were taken by me as part of a team from Once Like A Spark.
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