Allison + Josh, 20 Sep 08

Allison was a bridesmaid for one of Alan's weddings last year, and she wanted to hire him. Due to unforseen circumstances, I was called in to backfill for Alan and deliver for her and Josh. I was glad I had the chance to shoot their intimate, laid-back ceremony and reception at the Lower Mill in Honeoye Falls. Allison was super-excited about the day and could barely contain her emotions. All in all, it made for lovely photographs that I am proud to present.

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The veil and dress were just perfect in color and style for Allison. Really splendid.












I like how this one kinda makes a heart shape






Enjoy the memories from this friendly pleasant day.

-- Andrew --

Pauline + John, 13 Sep 08

Some more from Pauline + John's awesome wedding. Since their wedding was on the 13th, they incorporated the number in some of the reception decorations. What I didn't realize until today was that this was my 13th wedding! What a coincidence!

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A little fun before the ceremony


Pauline and John wanted some shots with graffiti in the background. We even bribed a guy that was there painting to paint the date-- and he did a surprisingly good job!


Funky shoes + colors


The decorations were amazing.. so well coordinated and classy. Many were hand-made and the quality showed.




Some snuggles after the reception :) :) It was at this time that I left...


Thanks again- this wedding was awesome and fun to work on.

-- Andrew --

Pauline + John samples, 13 Sep 08

Some samples from Pauline and John's lovely wedding on the 13th of September 2008:

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These are just some samples... still working hard to perfect all of the cool images I got from this creative and willing couple. Stay tuned for the final posting!

-- Andrew --

Naomi & Robert, 7 Sep 08

Sunday September 7th brought me to the intimate ceremony and reception of Naomi and Robert. With a very laid back and non-traditional attitude they held a unique wedding with a close friend officiating and no bridesmaids or groomsmen (quite the contrast from my last wedding!) in Genesee Valley Park, followed by a reception at the Inn on Broadway in downtown Rochester.

Naomi and Robert were friendly and relaxed the whole day (except a little bit before the ceremony :)) and it showed through in the photos. The ceremony, held outdoors, had nice partly cloudy skies and cool weather. It honored the Jewish heritage of Naomi's family with a Chuppah, the smashing of the glass, and the Katubah signing (marriage license / contract) immediately afterward.

Their friend's Meghan assisting Naomi with the preparation:


Breaking with most traditions, Robert was there to help Naomi get ready




Relaxing a bit before heading out


Robert with this really cool retro-esque hat


Naomi couldn't resist playing on the playground after the ceremony


Soon after, we headed over to the Inn on Broadway for a nice reception in their upstairs banquet hall. Everyone had a fabulous time relaxing and enjoying the time together.


Robert and his mom:


the first dance.. can you feel the passion?


And finally some details of the wedding:


Thanks Naomi & Rob for allowing me the privilege of photographing your wedding.

-- Andrew --

Tessah & Jared, 29 June 08

On Sunday June 29th, I had the privilege of photographing Tessah and Jared's wedding at the scenic Bristol Harbour resort in Bristol NY, along Canandaigua Lake's shores. They chose a country themed wedding, complete with wildflower bouquets, centerpieces and details. They included quilts in the decorations at the reception. The groomsmen wore snazzy custom shoes made by Jared along with khaki pants and a khaki colored jacket for Jared. The bridesmaids wore a vibrant green color, matching the green logo on the groomsmen's shoes.

First came Tessah with her (11!) bridesmaids, getting ready:



It was hot in the prep room, so her ladies helped out...


Some lovely bridal portraits...




After blessing the groom with prayer, the men gathered for some great photos as well.



Those funky cool shoes:


My favorite of the guys (click on the picture to see the full size version)


A monsoon of a thunderstorm (with reports of hail) passed through while I was photographing the groom. It stopped raining in before the ceremony, and threatened with a few sprinkles right at the start. After the weather cleared, we got some beautiful portraits of the two of them.

The moment when he first sees his wife (rain? what rain?):




Looks like a painting...


The reception was lovely, filled with fun times for the friends and family. Soon though the party ended and Tessah and Jared took off for their first night together as husband and wife!









Thank you for a wonderful opportunity. There were so many favorites of mine, so many great moments, it was hard to whittle it down to these few!

-- Andrew --

Andrew Welsh

This should have been posted long ago. Rochester Wedding Photos has a new (well not new anymore!) photographer. I'd like to introduce you to Andrew Welsh. Andrew is so dedicated to photography and shooting it's really exciting to watch him. Make sure you look at his potfolio on the site. Be sure to start seeing alot more action from Andrew!

Nok & Tim

Frequently I can sense the anticipation in a couple of the big day to come, even in this case when the wedding is 1.5 years in the future. That's how far in advance Nok & Tim had booked me to be their wedding photographer. This time the tables were turned a bit and I was the one getting really excited about the shoot. I love shooting every of my wedding projects and am honored by my all clients for allowing into there life for a brief but intimate moment and that they recognize the artistry & sensitivity I bring to their pictures. For Nok & Tim's wedding my nerves were a tad more jumpy than normal. Like most Brides, Nok throughly researched & planned every detail of their day. She even tracked down a DJ she loved so much from a wedding she went to 4 years earlier. When she choose me over a top competitor and was posting every move she made on the theknott.com to her knottie friends, I guess you could say I was psyched!

The day came and the weather was perfect. Sunny & dry, warm in the sun but not hot. Nothing worse than a sweaty bridal party. The pictures tell everything.