New Website, New Brand

I think we have been going through business names like water these days. First was Michael Alan Photography way back in 2005. Last year, I felt bad that Becky was playing such a big role in the business yet wasn’t getting the recognition she deserved so we switched things to Paramour Photography back in 2009.

Becky is about 14 weeks pregnant with our second child so we both agreed that it will be best for her to focus on being the best mom she can be to our children and I will fly solo with the photography… Shooting a wedding has become way too taxing on her so she will be sitting on the sidelines for now. I do have a couple amazing second shooters to take Becky’s place for the rest of the 2010 wedding season so no worries there.

So I present to you the final re-branding of our business — Michael Alan Bielat. Same great service. same great photos.

Thanks for everyone’s support and understanding.
~MIKE

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I was on the news!

Yeah that is totally the back of my head at around 1:40 of the video while I was photographing Dave and Jillianna on their wedding a couple days ago… Still counts in my book! haha.




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In all seriousness, this is really crummy that the State of New York is closing all these parks… It almost makes me want to run for office because these career politicians are jokes! Knox Farm is one of my favorite places and it closed today.

~MIKE

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Teresa and Chuck Engagement Session

I shot an amazing engagement session with an amazing couple today! I cannot wait for their wedding in September. Here are some pics from over at Tifft Nature Preserve:


Teresa and Chuck Engagement Session at Tifft Nature Preserve

Teresa and Chuck Engagement Session     Paramour Photography Buffalo Engagement Session Photographers

Engagement Session at Tifft Nature Preserve

Engagement Session Portraits in Buffalo     Buffalo Engagement Photographers

Engagement Session in the fields     Teresa and Chuck Engagement Session Portraits in Buffalo

~MIKE

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A Special Portrait Photography Promotion

I’m fortunate in that I have an amazing ability to take photos of our son. I realize that not everyone has this opportunity. As a photographer, I photograph a portrait session and then have parents come to our home studio to pick out the photos that they want printed. However, we see all the time that there are more photos that our clients would love to have but simply cannot afford. Being a parent myself, it would kill me to know that there were photos of my child that I’m in love with but cannot have and that will be gone for good.


Family portrait at Woodlawn Beach in Buffalo NY

Because of this I have decided to do a special portrait promotion. For the price of $500, you will receive a photo session with myself along with a disc of all the images (in high-resolution) and a copy release form. These images will be large enough so that you can also blow them up to any size you would like. I’m are hoping that with a special like this that you will be able to capture this special time in your life.

From experience, I am urging you to capture the moments. This promotion is valid for ANY type of portrait session. Maternity, family, newborn…you name it, just give me a call at 716-491-8854 and book your session today.

~MIKE

A photo says you were happy and I wanted to catch that. A photo says, you were so important to me that I put down everything else to come watch

~ My Sister’s Keeper

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I ♥ FILM

I haven’t posted pics of our little guy (who is not so little anymore BTW) in a while so I decided to shoot his year and a half portraits entirely on film. Man I am loving film! It brings me back to when I first started photography over thirteen years ago. All I am missing now is the smell of those chemicals in the dark room ;) Probably not the most healthy thing for you but nevertheless… Enough blabbering, time for the pics.



Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo

Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo  Kodak 400VC Film Portraits in Buffalo


~MIKE

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Spring Baby Portraits

Here are some shots from a recent outdoor baby portrait session that we did. Can’t wait to do this little guys cake smash session in a couple weeks!


Baby portraits sitting in the grass   Baby Photographers in Buffalo NY

Baby portraits sitting in the grass   Baby portraits sitting in the grass

Baby portraits sitting in the grass   Baby Photographers in Buffalo NY

~Mike

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Senior Reps Needed

I am looking for a handful of High School Senior Representatives from each school for 2010. Senior Reps get a ton of freebies and earn points by referring us to their fellow classmates. My photography is fun, fresh and cool and I am looking for Senior Reps who can best represent what I’m all about.

Download the brochure HERE and pass it along: 2010 Senior Reps Flyer (.PDF Format)

Facebook it, Tweet it or post it in your school and start earning points today!


High School Senior Portrait Photographers in Buffalo New York

Thanks!
~MIKE

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Weddings 2.0 Getting Some Press

Mark Lutz of the Digital Wedding Forum has this cool blog post about my Weddings 2.0 Package that we are now officially offering. Its worth a quick read:


WEDDINGS + IPAD = WEDDINGS 2.0


Weddings 2.0 Buffalo Wedding Photographers Paramour Photography

~MIKE

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Spring Is In The Air

I am sure that everyone is enjoying the weather now that winter is over. This means you will probably be dusting off your point and shoots or digital SLR cameras and taking your kids outside for some pictures.

Unfortunately, the weather is still hit or miss and the landscape around us is still recouping so the scenery in not quite the ideal backdrop just yet… Or is it?

My tip for Spring Photographs is that you is to ditch the dreary look and instead bring out as much color as you can. This can be done through your children’s wardrobe or by using certain outdoor locations. Just remember, bright clothing is a good thing, BUSY clothing is not. Stay away from shirts that look as if Jimmy Hendrix puked on them. Too many stripes and colors can be very distracting.

So go outside and deck your kids up with an umbrella, bright yellow rain jacket or sun dress and a pair slush boots. That is always ALWAYS a classic. If you don’t have that then you can always take them to a playground that’s painted in vivid colors and shoot there. The sky is the limit.

Lastly, if all else fails then get close and do some head shots of your children. Fill the frame up with more of them and less of the scenery around you. Easy peasy…


Be sure to check out Michael’s inLIGHTin Workshop for more photography tips and tricks.

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Baby “T” Turns One

This little guy was a champ! He did an amazing job throughout the entire session today and he totally rocked out the photo shoot. He was dressed so spiffy that I thought I was doing a commercial shoot for Gerber or something. And don’t even get me started about those blue eyes!

Here are some pics:


Buffalo NY Baby Photographers | Michael Alan Bielat Buffalo NY Baby Photographers | Michael Alan Bielat

Buffalo NY Baby Photographers | Michael Alan Bielat

Buffalo NY Baby Photographers | Michael Alan Bielat

Buffalo NY Baby Photographers | Michael Alan Bielat

Buffalo NY Baby Photographers | Michael Alan Bielat

~MIKE

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