Rain Drops Keep Falling on Our Heads...

Amanda and I did a great wedding today for Tasia and Eric. They didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits, even with an outdoor wedding at the Kershaw Park Gazebo. We did some photos in the park and then went down to Eddie O'Briens where Eric used to work. If you've ever been at Eddie O's you know the big red telephone booth. We had a lot of fun with the booth and some video light. The reception was up at Ontario County Park where we had an awesome meal of pulled pork and barbecued chicken. Tasia and Eric are heading to Tennessee for their honeymoon in the Smokey Mountains. Sue and I had our honeymoon there and are bringing the kids with us this August. Congratulations Tasia and Eric.

Finger Lakes Ballet Academy

Over the past week I have spent a lot of time with the Finger Lakes Ballet Academy. I photographed their recital last Thursday and Friday in Honeoye and then we did classic individual photos in the dance studio around the corner from my studio this week. We are creating some really cool things from the photos. We are creating a coffee table type book from the recital, as well as a poster from the group shot we did during the dress rehearsal. From the individual photos we are doing more traditional prints as well as Gallery Wraps and canvases. Here are some photos we did just this afternoon.

Molton Matrimony

To say that Annelise and Dan's wedding at Belhurst Castle on Saturday was a warm one would be an understatement. Despite the heat and humidity, they took it in stride and had a beautiful ceremony overlooking Seneca Lake. We were even treated to a rainbow after a brief but heavy rain shower during the reception. The highlight of the day had to be when the bride's father made a speech during dinner that had everyone in tears, including me and MK, the videographers, the staff at Belhurst and anyone else within ear shot of him.

Lora and Kylie

I did a recent E-session with Lora and Kylie in Canandaigua. We found a few cool locations I've never used before. There wedding is up in Canton, NY next summer, so I'll get to see a part of the state I've never seen before.

Lighting Lightfoote

Amanda and I photographed her cousin Adam at the Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center in Flint this week. He works on cars in the auto shop, so we did one of our "Car Session" senior modules with him. We had the opportunity to play with our new Video Light to get some creative lighting effects.

For more ideas on our Senior Portrait pricing and add-on modules, visit our senior page on our website at http://www.cheslerphoto.com/seniorprice.htm. Scroll back through our blog for some of our current senior specials through the end of June.

Sports Posters

Hey sports fans, check out the new posters we are creating for high school sports teams. I want to thank the Canandaigua Girls Lacrosse team for allowing me to use them for the first poster. They are on a strong playoff run now with a 16-12 win over Irondequoit this past Friday.

If you're interested in having a poster of your team, call the studio at 585-393-9242 or send me an e-mail to steve@cheslerphoto.com.

Experiment

I'm experimenting with a new program. Testing 1,2,3. Can you hear me now? Goooood.

Little Jewels

When we went to Tampa for the PPA conference back in January, we picked up a vendor of photographic jewelry. Our first order has arrived and the items are really cool. I'm not a jewelry person, so I left this endeavor up to the ladies in the office, but I have to admit, they're cool. Hey guys, they even have stuff for you, like tie tacks, cuff links and money clips. They would make a perfect Father's Day gift wouldn't they ladies? If you see Sue or Amanda around town stop them and have a look. They are wearing the samples.

One of a Kind

I love our new wedding album company. Not only do they have awesome quality and environmentally friendly packaging, but the choices of different cover materials combinations are almost endless. I will post photos of many of the albums as they come in just to show you the tremendous variety available. Each album is truly one of a kind.

Triple Double

I've been working on a few sets of twins photos tonight. We're collecting stories and have begun the layout of the book. It's nice to see things starting to fall in to place with the book. We're planning on celebrating the completion of the book with a gallery reception at the studio to inaugurate the book.