Is it possible to have too much happiness in a wedding? I don’t think so!

I loved the joy Ashley and Tim carried throughout their day. They were graceful all the time, and I felt like they were present from start to finish, which I think is one of the greatest gifts a couple can have on their wedding day.

All that grace and joy was especially impressive because they had a morning ceremony scheduled! If you haven’t been part of a morning ceremony, let me tell you - stress can definitely be high as everyone gets ready on a limited schedule. But they made it look easy!

Can I just say how much I like Alexandra and Tim? From the first time I sat down with them, I loved their genuineness and sincere care for each other. I can feel that they have each other’s best in mind, and on top of that they’re just neat people - Alexandra has been a competitive bodybuilder! Not to mention that she’s actually related to a French President - how cool is that!? I was so happy they wanted me to be part of their wedding day!

Their wedding day threatened a little rain, but I’m so glad they stuck to their outdoor plans. They got ready at their family’s homes, and their ceremony and reception were at the Ontario Country Club.

People are fun! Some are loud and boisterous, others are bubbly and extroverted. But then others have a quiet and steady sincerity about them that makes me want to lean in when they talk. I want to make sure I don’t miss anything, because what they have in their relationship is special.

That’s Michelle and Steve. I laughed when I heard their story - they weren’t sure how each other felt after their first date because it was a little quiet! But they went on a second, and a third date, and they knew pretty quickly this was for real. It was so fun to see their affection for each other and the joy their family had on their wedding day as they cheered Michelle and Steve on.

I love when a couple is game for pictures like Kendra and Zach are. They looked at my normal one-hour engagement session and said, “let’s raise that to two hours!” They live just outside of Letchworth State Park and wanted to make the most of the natural beauty in their backyard, and I couldn’t wait to go there with them!

We started at the Stone Footbridge near the Lower Falls. I knew we had to do something epic with such a dramatic landscape, but communication was going to tough if I was far away and trying to give them direction. So, I did what any nerdy photographer would do and bought walkie-talkies! Because…walkie-talkies!! :-)

I have a problem when I try to write about Becky and John: there are too many nice words to describe them! It just sounds over-the-top after a while! :-) They're kind, thoughtful, generous, loving, sincere, faithful, steady - and I'm just getting started! They aren't weighed down by trivial things, they value their family, and cherish each other. They love God and care about their marriage being built on a solid foundation. I just really like these two! :-)

John and Becky both grew up on Sodus Bay in Wayne County, NY, so it was fitting that their wedding was at Sodus Bay Heights Golf Club, which has a commanding view of the bay. Being on the water is second nature to Becky and John, and it was perfect that John and his guys took a boat from their getting ready cabin to the golf course!