Chautauqua Wedding { photographs }!!!

Not even sure where to begin with this post! I spend two fabulous days, with two fantastic people, in the most amazing place! Sheri and Matt tied the knot at the beautiful Chautauqua Institution. Quite possibly the perfect setting for a lasting love story. Never before had I fallen in love with a place so fast. This endearing little community grabbed my heart and mind. Complete inspiration!! This just might be home some day:)
Joined with family and friends Sheri and Matt celebrated with passion. Each day and venue seamlessly joined the next. It was the perfect wedding! So very thankful to this stunning couple for this great opportunity. We all witnessed pure joy, love and visual glory!

All the best!
erich camping { chautauqua wedding photographer inspired }

Saratoga NY Wedding { photographs }

It has been too long since my last visit to Saratoga! I forgot what I was missing!! Way too many years ago I studied photography at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY and was only minutes away from this glorious part of New York State. Happy to have returned, and thankful to Greta and Matt for this opportunity. They have great taste for choosing a landmark setting for their wedding day! The Mansion Inn showed exemplary service in hosting the party and guests. Greta and Matt are beyond beautiful inside and out. The whole day was emotional, fun, and turned into a total dance party!! The bride and groom first dance being the hit of the evening:)

Happy 4th!!!
erich camping { saratoga wedding photographer makin' sure to return soon }

Rochester New York Engagement { photographs }!!!

My last natural photo session of Spring was full of color, love, and laughs!! Kelly and Jonah joined me at Rochester's world famous Highland Park. With a gorgeous day in the palm of our hands we walked the park in search of inspiring light. Indeed we found it! Kelly and Jonah are beautiful and funny with much love to share. We literally were singing hip hop tunes as we walked. I think that was my fault:) One of the most amusing moments was when an older woman walked by and basically scolded me for shooting into the sun! Like we were breaking some sort of biblical photo rules. Then gave us an almost disgusted look and moved on! Kinda crazy, but we died laughing as she passed. Too funny! I think she might take those words and look back if she viewed these images. Thanks for trusting me Kelly and Jonah, even in the face of doubt:)

Love life!
erich camping { rochester wedding photographer pushing doubt aside in the name of art }

Rochester NY Engagement { photographs }!!!

Makin' sure to spread the photo love around Rochester, Village Gate was next up! Amanda and Morgan made the drive from Buffalo for their photo session. We jumped right in, and started climbing stairs, and standing on benches. Amanda is a photographer herself, so me and Morgan let her lead the way:) Working with this totally cute couple was my pleasure. Spending some quality time with them makes me even more excited for their wedding day! Even better, later we got a chance to hang out and chat at the delicious Selena's!

Happy Friday!
erich camping { wedding photographer and mexican food lover }

Lake Ontario Engagement { photographs }!!!

So very grateful that I live in such a beautiful and inspiring part of the world! Upstate NY is abound with great parks that provide the perfect setting for natural photo sessions. Holly and Bryan let me choose the location, with pleasure we headed to the hidden gem of Webster Park in Webster, NY. On a perfect day followed by the prefect sunset, we walked the park and pier with delight! At one point we all just had to stop and take in the intense beauty that we were witnessing. Holly and Bryan are down to Earth people with warm hearts. I think these images display just that:)

All the best!
erich camping { wedding photographer having a moment to take it all in }