Upscale Buffalo Wedding Photography by Michael Alan Bielat

Jeremy and Shannon Engagement Session

Michael Alan Bielat — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:42:34 +0000

I’m shooting Jeremy and Shannon’s wedding in a couple hours and am really behind on my blogging so I figured I would play catch up by posting the images from their engagement session. This couple rocked the house and made the city look so good as we walked the streets of Buffalo. PS, it isn’t a photo shoot without a little breaking and entering…

Enjoy!
Mike

An Oldie But A Goodie

Michael Alan Bielat — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:52:03 +0000

I have been revisiting a lot of my old wedding and portrait photography in preparation of getting them touched up, re-sized and re-branded when I came across one of my favorite shots. This one was taken back in April of 2008 and that is Sherri and Tom that you see there. This photo really goes to show you how an artists technique and know-how can turn the ordinary into extraordinary to create memorable images that just “Wow”. Who needs Photoshop, this ‘blur‘ effect was done entirely in-camera!

If you are interested then click HERE to read about just how this image was shot.

Thanks!
Michael

New Blog Posts Soon!

Michael Alan Bielat — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:45:49 +0000

I have been REAL busy these days and apologize for not posting any new blog entries this year… Aside from shooting all the time and re-branding the biz, my wife and I are busy remodeling practically our entire house in preparation for our new arrival in January… I barely have a free second to sneeze these days.

I have a whole year’s worth of weddings from 2010 that I would like to get posted online but want to do them justice and give a nice write up about each and everyone so look out for those soon. Thanks for your patience!

Michael

Recent Senior Portrait Sessions

Michael Alan Bielat — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:51:16 +0000

The best thing about our senior portraits is that I encourage you to come along and get your photos done with your friends. It really helps lighten the mood and it makes it more fun for everyone. Tim, who is one of my senior reps, brought along his girlfriend, Kailee, and friend, Ashley, and they all did their senior portraits together over at the Burchfield Penny Art Center in West Seneca.

Tim

Kailee

Ashley

~Mike

New Website, New Brand

Michael Alan Bielat — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:30:14 +0000

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

I was on the news!

Michael Alan Bielat — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:02:47 +0000

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.

View Larger Version Here

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

Teresa and Chuck Engagement Session

Michael Alan Bielat — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:48:43 +0000

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:

~MIKE

A Special Portrait Photography Promotion

Michael Alan Bielat — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:25:08 +0000

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.

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

I ♥ FILM

Michael Alan Bielat — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:47:19 +0000

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.

~MIKE

Spring Baby Portraits

Michael Alan Bielat — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:36:48 +0000

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!

~Mike