Frank DiMeo Photography

It was a pleasure and an honor to photograph Nikki and Michael’s fabulous wedding at Mallozzi’s Villa Italia Pasticceria in Schenectady, New York. They hooked me up with a room on Friday and Saturday night at Mallozzi’s Belvedere Hotel so we were able to spend a little more time together than usual. They also saw each other before the ceremony (which is always great for photographers) so we were able to go into Albany and do some things at the Capital Building. A special thank you goes out to Ryan for watching the clock for us, and Tam for being the best Maid of Honor ever! You two did an awesome job, and it would have been a lot harder without you. I also have to say that Nikki was a beautiful bride (her Mom said that she has always photographed well) who seemed to get more enchanting and elegant as the day went on.

Mallozzi’s is a classic place, with excellent food, service, and ambiance. I tip my hat to the entire staff for doing such an excellent job. They are extremely professional, courteous, and entertaining. Yes entertaining, it was amazing to watch their presentation. Speaking of entertaining, the DJ was none other than the great Cap Capello! This guy has got it going on. I thought that it must have been a recorded professional doing the introductions because his voice sounded so good. Actually, it was a professional, but he was there in the room with us. He was a lot of fun and definitely on top of his game. I can’t rave enough about Mallozzi’s or Cap Capello, and I highly recommend both to anyone getting married. Brett Wasserman from Silhouette Art on Video was the cinematographer and I’m sure he did an excellent job. Everyone knows how hard it is to find good video people. Do yourself a favor and check out Brett’s work if video is important to you.

Nikki, Mike, and I did their engagement shoot about a year ago in Geneva, and had a great time together. The engagement sessions are such a positive thing on so many different levels. With out a doubt, one of the main reasons I do them is to avoid being a stranger at the wedding. It is a lot more fun, and much better to show up having a little history together. I’m sure that all of my couples would agree that the whole experience is better because of it.

Well Nikki and Mike, I really enjoyed your families, friends, and of course, both of you. Thank you again for the wonderful couple of days, and for looking out for me “Arch it”. I have said it so many times before, and have to say it again, that I am really blessed to work with such terrific people. I wish you many blessings, and much love in your future together. Please click on an image to see it larger, and click here to see their slideshow.