Favorite Wedding and Engagement Photos from 2014

2014 was an amazing year for weddings for Andrew Welsh Photography- so many awesome clients and so many awesome events. Here are my favorites!

Kelly's Bridal

Waiting for her tropical beach wedding in Negril, Jamaica

What a start

Kicked off 2014 with a destination wedding in Jamaica- I'll travel to your event too

Daughter and Mother

An intimate moment of prayer prior to the wedding

Kayak love

Colby and Kevin love to kayak and love each other

Bring your pets

I've done many portraits with furry friends.. bring them along!

St Lawrence Dreaming

Newlyweds on the banks of the St. Lawrence river in 1000 islands area.

Sisterly love

Maid of honor takes care of her sister

Celebration

Epic dance photos- sometimes even shot on film like this one.

Circle of Friends

Surrounded by those who know and love you the most.

Just the guys

Relaxing together before the main event

Bridal Portrait

Dana looks just lovely here at the entrance to the Esperanza Mansion.

Timeless and Classic

Vintage styled photography on a working vintage 4x5 film camera outside the Esperanza Mansion

Embrace the Chaos

My favorite part of the job is to document moments as they are- looking back at this years from now all the details in here will tell 100's of stories.

Groom's final prep

Preparing in style

Creative Portraits

I'll photograph the Bride and Groom in creative and interesting compositions, incorporating the venue-- the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) in this case

Epic Sunset

Anytime the weather is interesting- sunset, rain, clouds, night time stars- I work to incorporate the beauty of nature in our engagement and wedding photos.

Timeless Groom

Vintage styled shot with specialized film others don't dare to use at weddings to give it a classic 1920's look.

Flames of love

On a beach in Jamaica

Mom sees her daughter

Finally ready to be married, the moment overwhelms mom.

Help in preparation

I seek ways to show the loving care your friends and family provide you.

Rings

I incorporate unique elements of your wedding in the ring photos, since your event is unique from everyone else's.

Anytime, Anywhere.. even a diner

Engagement photos at your favorite restaurant or diner? Absolutely!

Doing what you love...

.. doing what you did on one of your first dates.. doing what you do often. These activities, locations, themes, hobbies all show your unique personality, and that's what I love to create for you.

Buffalove

Donna is headed to Buffalo City Hall for her intimate wedding

City Hall Bride

A classic style in a historic building deserves a classic image on black & white film.

Preparation

Bride's dresses are always form fitting! Mom and sister help the bride here

Dad

A tender, authentic, unposed moment with dad moments before the ceremony.

Party time!

Love it when everyone gets into the celebration!

Rain or Shine

This wedding went from plan A to plan B to plan C. I'm able to handle it all (and it still stopped raining long enough to do portraits outside)

Sly look

I love Davis' look here.. he knows he's got it ;)

Good times

Portraits together are more like hanging out having fun than stuffy old picture posing.

Lovely bride

You'll get some classic portraits mixed in as part of the awesomesauce

Epic couple

You already look good, I just record it for ya!

Preparation

Mom prepares her little girl for her important role in the wedding

Final touches

I love how the light is hitting Barett and how her mom's hands frames her face.

Little guys

So much waaaating... while looking so good.

Lavender Rain

Enjoying a good-smelling rain of lavender seeds moments after being joined in matrimony.

Bouquet toss

I like to have fun with otherwise "ordinary" shots like this.

Swami says..

Hilarious "psychic reading" by the bride's brother. Predicted many funny things

The other kind of Ring Shot

Incorporating your guests interacting with the details of your wedding, including that sweet rock on your finger ;)

Irish dancers

The bride loves all things Irish.. family hires Irish dancers. Incredible show!