As a Wedding Photographer, one of the most common questions that I’m asked is “how do brides find you?”. I usually answer that it’s most commonly by word of mouth, bridal shows, online and sometimes I’m contacted by people that I know. Well, that was the case for this wedding. Shanelle’s family has a historic business in Albany called Taysha Florist (yeah, yeah..cheap plug) which provides flowers for many weddings in the area. We even worked together on a wedding down in Long Island last year. So, automatically Shanelle thought of us when she decided to get hitched.

It only happens here and there but it’s great to shoot a wedding for someone you already know. I think it’s really great for the couple too. A wedding is a really intimate event when you really think about it, so what’s better than having one of your friends who is a professional photographer capture those precious moments?

Shanelle and Angelo decided to have a rooftop sunset wedding at Taste Restaraunt in downtown Albany. I really think this place is like an undiscovered gem in Albany with great food and a rooftop that’s great for parties and weddings. We had a really great time getting nighttime shots on the roof with the lights of the city below. When you go there, just don’t look down….

These guys loved the camera…

Nice details on the dress

Flowers by Taysha Florist…of course

The happy couple with the boys…

I really like these first dance shots…

PARTY TIME!!

Shanelle getting down with mom and sis

Last shot of the night..yeah, yeah…you guys are rock stars

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