Kayla + Nick's Wedding, 18 May 13 | Rochester Finger Lakes NY Wedding Photographer

Connections. This wedding was about connections for me. Kayla and Nick expressing their connection to one another with an emotional, touching ceremony. Kayla's mom being the art teacher for several of my past clients (both wedding and senior portrait). The love of two families that showed with a classic yet stylish wedding. Oh and they had a painter (!) to capture the essence of the ceremony (how cool is that?) at Hemlock Lake park, a place I've visited many times.

To fit with the timeless vibe, their reception was at Wingate Barn in Livonia NY. Prior to banquet halls and country clubs, weddings were frequently held inside barns. It only made sense that I captured part of their wedding on film.

The start of my coverage was at a cottage on Honeoye lake with the guys who, upon reporting a delicious breakfast and relaxing morning, were eagerly ready. The women were preparing at Kayla's childhood home.

She was a ham for the camera! say "cheese!"

Kayla's mom Cindy couldn't resist

Dad sees her for the first time in her wedding dress

About to hand her off

Joyful

Grandpa is happy too

Kayla loves trees (and Nick).

Aerial view

I normally don't get excited about details, but this cake by Leigha Dalton was amazing

Wingate Barn is a great place for weddings for sure. Easy for photography :)

Help at the toast

First dance

Obligatory cute baby picture.

Nick had Kayla's engagement and wedding band custom made to look like tree branches. Amazing!

Getaway car!

Nighttime approaches

A final farewell

Thank you for letting me be a part of your amazing day.

-- Andrew