Oh yeah.....New website for MatchStick Photography has hit the web. Http://www.weddingphotographerbuffalony.com
This site introduces WNY to the two photographers who will help make up MatchStick Photography. No, not becoming David's Bridal....Rich and Paul have a stake in MatchStick Photography. They are the primary photographers for your special day. Creating memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. "We are your Perfect Match!"
716-359-2912
If you were told that we were not available for your wedding date in 2013, please call me....you won't be sorry.... www.weddingphotographerbuffalony.com
Don't forget if your getting married in Florida visit http://www.weddingphotographercentralflorida.com
Here you can review everything from pricing to our portfolio. Call today....
MatchStick Photography is a Central Florida wedding photographer. We are a company in Citrus County Florida. MatchStick Photography also provides Real Estate listings for sale by owners in Citrus County Floirda. MatchStick Photography provides family portraits, senior photos, legal and commercial work. Real Estate listings FSBO is a complete website that lists homes that are for sale in Citrus county Florida. http://www.homes4salebyownercitruscountyflorida.com
Monday, October 8, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Central Florida Here I come
www.weddingphotographercentralflorida.com
This is my new Website for Florida. MatchStick Photography is opening an office in Central Florida very soon. The Buffalo office will be run by my Partner Photographers Rich and Paul. There is a big difference between weekend assistants and Partner Photographers, assistants do just that assist, Partners are in charge, they have shot weddings on their own for me, are familiar with my code of ethics and will strive to make MatchStick Photography the best it can be. I am still responsible for your satisfaction that's why I've decided to partner with these two accomplished photographers and business owners. Creating a company that can take care of needs from Buffalo NY to Florida.
In Florida checkout www.weddingphotographercentralflorida.com
In Buffalo go to www.MatchStickPhoto.com
Either way you get the same service that all our customers have come to know and expect.
Florida (352)322-5812
Buffalo (716)359-2912
This is my new Website for Florida. MatchStick Photography is opening an office in Central Florida very soon. The Buffalo office will be run by my Partner Photographers Rich and Paul. There is a big difference between weekend assistants and Partner Photographers, assistants do just that assist, Partners are in charge, they have shot weddings on their own for me, are familiar with my code of ethics and will strive to make MatchStick Photography the best it can be. I am still responsible for your satisfaction that's why I've decided to partner with these two accomplished photographers and business owners. Creating a company that can take care of needs from Buffalo NY to Florida.
In Florida checkout www.weddingphotographercentralflorida.com
In Buffalo go to www.MatchStickPhoto.com
Either way you get the same service that all our customers have come to know and expect.
Florida (352)322-5812
Buffalo (716)359-2912
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Katrina and Mark Wedding
Another great wedding for MatchStick Photograpy. Katrina and Mark, what a great young couple with great families. This wedding was filled with excitement to say the least. From the wedding to the reception we were on our toes. Katrina is a trooper! Her dress was beautiful...I don't know how many times I heard that during the course of the day. I am one happy Buffalo Photographer that had the pleasure of meeting these two families, they were a great bunch of people who are no strangers to having fun. I had a great time shooting this wedding and I am grateful to have provided them with the memories of their wedding day.
Jay and Jen Engagement Session
Oh yeah, another great couple going to marry in 2013. I know Jay and have known him for a few years, was even a part of our Birthday club. Jay has found the love of his life (she is perfect for him), together they provided some great photographs. I'm sure if you ask any of my clients about their engagement shoot with MatchStick Photography, they will tell you it's nerve racking. Jay and Jen took the first 5 minutes to be nervous then the relaxation came....This is what they gave us. It's great to be a wedding photographer in Buffalo, NY. So many places to shoot at.
Love the Textures of this shot.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Kevin and Sari
Another great couple who really worked well in front of the camera once they warmed up. The wind was blowing and it was a bit chilly but we were able to create some very nice images that they will cherish for years to come. Kevin is in the Military, he is and has made some huge sacrifices for our country and for that I would like to thank him very much. Sari will now make huge sacrifices during their life together...thank you to her as well......
Monday, April 30, 2012
Saratoga Springs NY April wedding
Okay, so I have been slacking in my duties to keep my blog posts current and up to date. When your working by yourself sometime these things are left as the last thing to do. Here are some photographs I thought told a bit of a story about this couple. Great time, great venue, great couple, and great weather. Looking forward to creating some more beautiful memories this year.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Even my Grand Kids are not safe from the camera monster
This was perfect...my granddaughter was in pony tails, boots and a cute little outfit. She made a perfect target for my Nikon D-700 and SB-900 flash.. I told her all the crying in the world wouldn't stop the camera monster so she should just enjoy and pose.
Of course she is a bit of a ham and required not one bribe nor promise of candy. Once the mini session was over (15 minutes) she wanted to go through her mini session and select her better shots....... One hour later....this is what we came up with...
So here's my take on photographing children. Create photographs that are about personality not artificial surroundings (they are more comfortable). Never pressure them to smile, sit, or pose. Don't obstruct them..let them run, bribes go a long way as long as I don't have to pay for them. Encourage them to have fun....so many times parents want to control their kids...and that's when things go from bad to worse...let them go....instead of a one hour shoot it may be 2 hours and if the photographer is not willing to stay the extra time then you need to commission someone else to capture your children.
I am not saying that if a photographer has completed his/her session and has captured your child....but if your child has a melt down for the first 45 minutes then they should be willing to stay to accomplish what they were hired to do.
Of course she is a bit of a ham and required not one bribe nor promise of candy. Once the mini session was over (15 minutes) she wanted to go through her mini session and select her better shots....... One hour later....this is what we came up with...
So here's my take on photographing children. Create photographs that are about personality not artificial surroundings (they are more comfortable). Never pressure them to smile, sit, or pose. Don't obstruct them..let them run, bribes go a long way as long as I don't have to pay for them. Encourage them to have fun....so many times parents want to control their kids...and that's when things go from bad to worse...let them go....instead of a one hour shoot it may be 2 hours and if the photographer is not willing to stay the extra time then you need to commission someone else to capture your children.
I am not saying that if a photographer has completed his/her session and has captured your child....but if your child has a melt down for the first 45 minutes then they should be willing to stay to accomplish what they were hired to do.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Profit Media Group Buffalo, New York
January 14th I had the pleasure of documenting the open house/dedication of Profit Media Group's new office at the Key Center located in Downtown Buffalo, NY. I have know Stefan for a number of years throughout my television career which started at Ch.7. Since I've known him I have been inspired by everything he has accomplished and his willingness to help others. He and his brother Dr. Dan Alexander have that winning combination that will make Profit Media Group a successful business venture. Dealing in media relations, crisis media for companies, and politics, they will become the area's premier go to media relations team in WNY. Here are a couple of photographs of the nights events.
Profit Media Group
Conference Room
Profit Media Group
Blessing the office
Partners; Dr. Daniel Alexander and Stefan Mychajliw
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Family
I received this link to another photographers blog site, in it was this letter. It has caused me to re-post it to my blog so that we may all learn a little something about our priorities in life.
A letter on my door step. portraits are more than paper.
There will be no portrait photos in this post. This letter wasn’t mailed – it was at my doorstep when I got home a couple months ago. I read it, I cried, and read it again – probably a hundred times by now. It wasn’t easy to read – and honestly, as much as it validates what I do for a living – I wasn’t sure I was going to share it either – Until today, when a past client said that my print prices were too expensive. If you choose to read through the letter, you will know why I’ve finally chosen to share it.
July 2nd, 2011
Jeanine -
Today I am writing for a couple of reasons. I have some quiet time at the moment and need to get a couple of things off my mind. I will leave this for my husband to deliver to you when he is ready.
You photographed my wedding, you photographed my first pregnancy and my first baby. I contacted you awhile back to photograph my 2nd child and family. After getting prices and realizing I would want all of the pictures as we love your work – I decided against spending $500+ – which is what I normally spend for portraits and prints with you.. Please know it is not because I don’t value your amazing eye, or how much we love the experience.
That week that I decided to NOT do a session with you, this is how I spent some money.
On Sunday I called and cancelled our session. Monday I went out and got my hair cut ($39+tip), and colored ($65), Thursday I had my nails done ($24), my family went out to dinner at a somewhat expensive restaurant for no particular reason costing us $79 + tip. This was just 4 days since canceling our session, already totaling over $200 for un necessary things. My nails only lasted about 2 weeks, my hair is gone, and seven weeks passed when I got the phone call from our doctor. It was not something I expected and the cancer has spread very quickly. I will be leaving my husband, my 6 year old girl and my now 2 year old – not by choice. It is very hard for me to talk about it which is why I need to write you.
I watch your Facebook page and your posts about the value of a photo and if I could give back all of those things that I purchased this few weeks after I cancelled my session with you, knowing what I know now, and have that session, well… I would do it in a heartbeat.
Now my time is done and there are no more chances for me. The next time someone cancels a session – my wish is that you forward this letter to them. Time is fragile, it is gone before you know you had it. If you charged $200 for one print it wouldn’t be enough for what it is actually worth. I cringe to think that my priorities were a manicure over a memory to pass onto my babies and husband.
My love and thanks for what you have given us from past photos. I am so sorry that I did not see it as more than paper until now.
Karen L.
July 2nd, 2011
Jeanine -
Today I am writing for a couple of reasons. I have some quiet time at the moment and need to get a couple of things off my mind. I will leave this for my husband to deliver to you when he is ready.
You photographed my wedding, you photographed my first pregnancy and my first baby. I contacted you awhile back to photograph my 2nd child and family. After getting prices and realizing I would want all of the pictures as we love your work – I decided against spending $500+ – which is what I normally spend for portraits and prints with you.. Please know it is not because I don’t value your amazing eye, or how much we love the experience.
That week that I decided to NOT do a session with you, this is how I spent some money.
On Sunday I called and cancelled our session. Monday I went out and got my hair cut ($39+tip), and colored ($65), Thursday I had my nails done ($24), my family went out to dinner at a somewhat expensive restaurant for no particular reason costing us $79 + tip. This was just 4 days since canceling our session, already totaling over $200 for un necessary things. My nails only lasted about 2 weeks, my hair is gone, and seven weeks passed when I got the phone call from our doctor. It was not something I expected and the cancer has spread very quickly. I will be leaving my husband, my 6 year old girl and my now 2 year old – not by choice. It is very hard for me to talk about it which is why I need to write you.
I watch your Facebook page and your posts about the value of a photo and if I could give back all of those things that I purchased this few weeks after I cancelled my session with you, knowing what I know now, and have that session, well… I would do it in a heartbeat.
Now my time is done and there are no more chances for me. The next time someone cancels a session – my wish is that you forward this letter to them. Time is fragile, it is gone before you know you had it. If you charged $200 for one print it wouldn’t be enough for what it is actually worth. I cringe to think that my priorities were a manicure over a memory to pass onto my babies and husband.
My love and thanks for what you have given us from past photos. I am so sorry that I did not see it as more than paper until now.
Karen L.
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