Author: cylindabphotography

I Always Wanted to Be a Rockstar!

I am sure we have all been there, our hands clenched in a fist with that invisible microphone in front of the mirror, or hairbrush in hand jumping on the bed, dancing around the room, belting out our favorite song. And maybe to go as far as imagining a crowd there to see you, chanting, hollering joyfully eager to hear you sing.  Then jumping into the crowd, crowd surfing while you rock out to all your fans! Anyone relating to this yet?!   Oh the childhood imagination at work. 🙂

Well sadly (and gratefully) I found out early on that I was tone deaf and was NOT gifted with a great voice.  I remember the day perfectly…I found my brothers recorder and I decided to sing into it a song I rocked singing, You Were Meant for Me by Jewel. Well sadly my dreams of becoming singer came to a complete crash when I hit the play button, what I heard and what others would hear were evidently different!! So at 13 years old I decided my singing would be nonexistent or should I dare to continue it would be alone with my imaginary microphone.

On June 8th 2017 we were blessed with this beautiful baby boy, Luca and my rockstar self was reborn!

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Luca means Light, and he was about a week or two old when I sang to him for the first time, This Little Light of Mine, and he gave me the biggest smile.   Now, it may have been gas but I humbly decided it was because he loved mommy’s singing voice 🙂 He is almost 7 months old and I sing to him often.  Whether we are swinging around the dance floor (our house), cooking to Italian music, morning ABC’s, or rocking him to sleep, I sing shamelessly!  He looks at me and smiles, its calms his tears, helps him fall asleep, and the really silly made up songs can get a giggle.  So although my dream of being a singer was crushed at 13 years old, today I am the best kind of rockstar there can be and I have the best, biggest fan. ❤

child photography, mom life, motherhood, want to be a rockstar

I will end with this quote “Not all of us can do great things but we can do small things with great love.”
~ Mother Teresa

Have a blessed day!

Cylinda B

 

 

Tailwater Lodge Wedding | Altmar, NY | Lauren & Jeff

It was her parents 27th wedding anniversary when Jeff asked Mr. Williams for his daughters hand in marriage in November 2016.  A month later while they were out picking out the perfect Christmas tree to put in their home that year when Lauren turned around to find Jeff on his knee proposing to her to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife.  Two weeks ago they got married at St. Mary’s of the Lake in Skaneateles, NY and celebrated with their family and friends at the beautiful Tailwater Lodge, in Altmar, NY.

It certainly was a perfect fall day and an amazing way to end our beautiful wedding season!!! Thank you both so much for sharing your day with us, we loved being a part of your love and marriage.  We hope you love some of the beautiful moments captured. Love and Appreciation. ~Cylinda and Chelsea
Such a cool groomsmen gift! You are STUNNING, Lauren! ❤  Love this moment!  The moment Jeff was attacked by a fly…or bee? lol
❤ They are both blessed with wonderful parents that have shown them love, commitment, long & strong marriages and I am sure much more. Sometimes we just have to be goofy!   Joy Salmon fishing!  We had to breath through our mouths 😀 but couldn’t beat the view! Thanks for toughing it out! ❤  Laughter…Happiness…Romance… Surprise firework show!!!! 

Big thank you to everyone who helped make their day so special!

Ceremony Venue: St. Mary’s of the Lake

Reception Venue: The beautiful Tailwater Lodge

Hair Artist: Hair By Becky 

Make-up Artist: Green Beauty Bliss – Erica Abdo

Bakery: Geddes Bakery

Florals: Gorgeous Florals by Erie Way Flowers

DJ: Jack Tiebor from Jammin Beats

Videographer: Racheal Morrow

Wedding Gown: Purchased from Spybaby Bridal

Photographer: Cylinda B Photography

 

A Traditions at the Links Wedding | Syracuse, NY | Jamie & Mike

It was a perfect fall day a few weeks ago when Jamie & Mike became husband and wife at the beautiful Dewitt Community Church!  They celebrated with family and friends at Traditions at the Links.  Tearful vows, great dance moves, & their beautiful daughters there to witness their parents love and marriage just made this day perfect.

Thank you so much for having us document your love and marriage!! We had so much fun!! So much love and appreciation!

Jamie’s grandmothers ring (now her wedding ring) inside the wings of a butterfly that came from her mothers wedding bouquet ❤ Two cute Momma’s!
A gorgeous group of girls!!! I am just in love with these moments of Jamie with her beautiful daughters….couldn’t just pick one.   Jamie’s daughter and niece playing with Jamie’s accessories ❤  I just loved witnessing Jamie be a beautiful Mom today.  Comforting her sweet girl.  Just loved Poppop!!priceless reactions of seeing Jamie all ready!! Mike is a huge Lord of the Ring fan, all the guys wore gold rings on chains today! I have never seen the movie so figured making a ring around me would work for a pic! Sisters ❤  They have the cutest kids in this family. O M G I choked up watching Mike trying to hold it together when Jamie entered the aisle.. Sweetest family picture.Cutest photo bomber 🙂  Loved the alternating colors!
Chelsea picked out when I showed her this picture that it looks like a lovebird flying up!!!! Beautiful! That moment Mike stopped and yelled to the DJ no this isn’t the right song….I was like OH NO not again! Then a upbeat song came on and they rocked the floor! ❤ Jamie shared the dance floor with her Poppop and Mother who were not able to dance on her Mom’s wedding day together to share the father daughter dance….Tears flowing behind this lens! So sweet! Sweet, beautiful and fun toasts! Happy Birthday Poppop!! ❤  Mike ROCKING the floor! Michael Jackson style! God certainly painted the sky beautifully for these two tonight.

Thank you for visiting! ❤

A Ventosa Vineyard Wedding | Suzanne & Mike

The sun shined bright on this summer-like fall day at the stunning Ventosa Vineyards a few weeks ago where Suzanne & Mike said their vows in front of their closest family and friends.  Their day was filled with love, TONS of laughter, and joy! Suzanne hanging out with her best friend and daughters all morning getting ready for the walk down the isle and Mike tasting beer and playing corn hole at the local brewery everything about today was relaxed, fun and laid back, just how they envisioned.   From practical jokes, Mike’s goofy poses, and awesome dance floor moves Chelsea and I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing all day!

We couldn’t be happier for y’all and hope you had an AMAZING honeymoon!! Thank you so much for having us document today, we hope you love some of the moments captured!

Suzanne was absolutely stunning in her Pnina Tornai gown from Kleinfelds in NYC. ❤ You couldn’t ask for a better ceremony backdrop! 
Such a sweet moment when Mike started tearing up as his daughter and soon to be wife walked down the isle ceremony, made me tear up! ❤ So beautiful! The moment that made my heart drop, Mike says “I can’t do this, emotionally, its too much and started to walk away…I thought he was so overwhelmed with emotion he needed a minute (totally forgetting they told me about this!)  He comes back with this stool for their friend, Dennis, who was marrying them to stand on! 😀 Much Better 🙂
In love with these colors and dresses!!Beautiful kids these two have!!
 These two are the cutest! We couldn’t have asked for a better sunset for their takeaway photo!   Thank you so much to everyone who helped make their day so special.

Ceremony & Reception Venue : Ventosa Vineyards

Florists: Stunning flowers by Whistlestop Florist

Bakery: Half Moon Bakery

Hair & Make-up: McKenzie Elizabeth Salon

DJ:  Black Tie Entertainment

Videographer: Black Tie Entertainment

Bridal Gown: Pnina Tornai ; Kleinfeld Bridal, NYC

Bridesmaids Gowns: Spybaby Bridal

 

A Skaneateles Proposal | I am Getting Another Sister!!

In our every day busy lives it can be hard to meet people, but we are blessed with technology that gives couples the chance to find their soulmate. You hear it on TV, the radio, about friends or family members, and perhaps you have read it on my blog a few times about marriages of couples who are brought together from online meeting sites.  Here is another love story that began online!  Chris and Meghan met 3 years ago and had their first date at a Tavern, a day that would change both their lives.

Saturday was the perfect day in Skaneateles, NY.  My brother-in-law proposed to his girlfriend in the beautiful gardens of a gorgeous home and SHE SAID YES!!! We are all SO happy and excited to have Meghan as an official family member   and I am so excited to have another sister! We couldn’t be happier to be adding such an amazing person in our family “officially” :).  We cannot wait to see what the future holds for y’all.

Here are a few moments captured from the day! xoxo

Meghan telling us about the moment, yes us girls all cried! So sweet!
Toasts!!  “I love that Meghan is extremely easygoing and is kind to everyone she meets. She is a very hard worker and always willing to help anyone that needs it. I love laughing and being goofy with her” ~ Chris“I love his sense of humor and sense of adventure! Chris is very thoughtful and does little things to show he loves and appreciates me.” ~ Meghan The ring!!Luca is excited about getting another Aunt!! ❤  Proposal, photographed, Skaneateles Engagement, Syracuse Wedding Photographer, Cylinda B Photography-12

We cannot wait to see you become husband and wife, Meghan you are going to be a beautiful bride! ❤

 

A Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel Wedding | Melissa & Jerryl

Jerryl & Melissa became man and wife at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel a few weeks ago.  So many touching, beautiful, emotional moments today.  We started the day with the girls getting ready, we entered the room that was filled joy & laughter and we knew right then today was going to be so much fun.

After Melissa was ready she made her way to the hall of languages where her Groom was waiting to see her for the first time, with so many SU fans heading to the game cheering her on and witnessing this moment!  His face, the fans cheers, and the happiness in their eyes made a beautiful first look Moment!

As the ceremony began tears fell as Melissa’s brothers walked her down the isle to give her hand to Jerryl, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.  Her dad was absolutely looking over this beautiful moment in her life. They were married by Jerryl’s mom which also made the ceremony so special.  With there vows, a kiss, and a jump over a broom stick they were man and wife!

We absolutely loved being there to celebrate your love and marriage, thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of your day.  We hope you love some of these moments captured today! Love & Appreciation ~ Cylinda and Chelsea

“I love her smile, patience, and how she’s goofy with me. I love how she is always looking towards the future” ~Jerryl “Jerryl is truly my best friend. He makes me laugh on my hardest days and loves me unconditionally.” ~ Melissa STUNNING! Sisters ❤ Are y’all loving this color as much we did?!?  Beautiful! Fun group of groomsmen! These three siblings are a riot together! ❤  Brothers ❤  Thank you Chelsea for this sweet capture ❤ Such an emotional moment for their family, but I know he was looking down today with a big smile that you have found this wonderful man to live & experience life with. xo Okay can we just talk about this beautiful space?!  The lighting in this room and the decor was absolutely stunning! The Sheraton did an amazing job executing their vision today! When Jerryl and his Mom broke out into this dance!!!! SO FUN! We never seen a dance floor pack so quickly!! Two FUN families & a great group of friends helped make this a night to remember for Melissa & Jerryl. Love seeing my past clients!! Thank you so much Ali & Mark for referring them to us! Truly means so much!!! ❤
A rooftop takeaway moment for these two!Big thank you to everyone who helped make their day so special!

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel

Hair & Makeup: Beautifully done by, Hair & There Salon

Stunning Florals by : Floral Gardens

Cake/Cupcakes: Biscotti Cafe

DJ: Derek Dorsey

Bridal Gown: Stella York-Essence of Australia, New York Bride

Videography: The AMAZING Kammer Films so wonderful working with y’all!

Photographer: Cylinda B Photography

 

 

A Highland Forest Wedding | Sean & Brianna

The sun shined bright a few weeks ago creating a perfect day for Sean & Brianna’s wedding at The Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest in Fabius, NY.    From the first look, to the ceremony, and throughout their wedding day Sean kept Brianna laughing and smiling, they both just enjoyed every moment today!  We loved the details they put in to make their wedding day special to them, and the fall colors.  It had a relaxed feel that I know Sean & Brianna were hoping for and everyone just enjoyed the evening, full of cheer, love, and some Irish Dancing!

Thank you so much for having us document your wedding day!  We hope you love some of the moments captured!

Love & Appreciation ~Cylinda & Chelsea

Handsome Guy & Sweet Pea inside their rings! So sweet! ❤ Loving these fall colors!  Beautiful custom jewelry box Sean had made for Brianna!Cuff Links from Brianna in remembrance of Sean’s Father. ❤   Brianna absolutely adores her nephews! So happy to have captured a few photos with them before she headed off to become Mrs. Murphy! 
 When your wedding party is all your brothers but one. #thelonegroomsmen haha these guys had us laughing all day!LOVED the colors!! Fall is near! First Look!!! So sweet.I don’t know what it is but these two are the sweetest huggers!!! So many hugs throughout their day and I swear they just feel and look so sweet and genuine each time!  I swear you can feel their love and joy by seeing them hug.  Does anyone else who knows them understand what I am saying or am I just crazy? 🙂

Loving this view outside Highland Forest! Eskimo Kisses! ❤  ❤ ❤ ❤ What a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding!   Sean is an owner of Murphy’s Specialized Pastry and all of their family and friends are very familiar with his bakery so he and Colleen wanted to create something unique, so they came up with Wine flavored cupcakes!!! How FUN is that!!?   Beautiful and fun speeches!!  Love these two! We have done a few weddings that they have been at and each one they rock the dance floor and we happily love documenting it!!  We wish y’all a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness!! Thank you to those who helped make their day special!

Ceremony & Reception Venue : Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest

Bakery: Murphy’s Specialized Pastry

Florist: St. Agnes Florist

DJ: Digital Sound Entertainment

Hair & Makeup: Head’s Up Salon

Photography : Cylinda B Photography

 

A Greek Peak Mountain Resort Wedding | Cortland, NY | Emilee & Matt

Matt & Emilee became husband and wife a few weeks ago in front of their family and friends and celebrated at the beautiful Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland NY.   About four years ago they met through a mutual friend from college who invited them on a weekend ski trip so celebrating at a Ski Resort was dear to their hearts and Greek Peak surely didn’t disappoint their vision.  The views were stunning, food was AMAZING, friendly staff and the grounds had a rustic charm.

Their elegant, bee/honey-beer theme added a personal touch to their wedding day.  Her fathers honey is the ingredient in Peach Buzz Beer crafted by Empire Brewery, and it was a hit!

From the moment we stepped into Emilee’s parents house there was a feeling of joy, relaxation, excitement and happiness.  Their wedding party and families were so sweet and we absolutely couldn’t have been happier and honored to have been a part of their wedding day.   Thank you so much for having us document this moment in your lives.  ❤ Cylinda & Chelsea

something old, new, borrowed, blue and a sixpence in your shoe! First time I heard about the sixpence! Emilee’s dad gave her mom a sixpence before their wedding, and he gave her one on Christmas for her wedding 🙂 ❤ Emilee’s girls seeing her dress and her in it for the first time!  “Emilee always sees the good in people, and always does things to make others happy” Matt said this is one of the things he loves about Emilee, and over the year I got to know her and she truly is a beautiful soul and one of the kindest people.
❤ We just love fun wedding parties!   Absolutely love how the one groomsmen is looking at Matt’s reaction to his beautiful bride coming down the isle!Emilee’s grandmother Ruth wasn’t able to travel from out of town but she was able to Skype in on parts of the day to see her grand baby get married.  ❤  Fun family formals!  An AWESOME group hug! ❤  What a gorgeous setting out back of the little white church they became man in wife in…A little obsessed with these! “I love that I can be myself around him (I can be dressy or in barn boots, I can be nerdy and “cool”, he let’s me watch Christmas movies on November 1st just because he knows it makes me happy)” Emilee These two don’t stop smiling but I am happy I got them to do a model/serious pose for this shot! ❤ ❤  Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Wedding, Cortland, Cylinda B Photography, Syracuse Photographer-100 Off to Greek Peak!! Strike a pose!Remember that time when the groomsmen dropped the bride!? lol They caught her 🙂 
Golden hour inside the tent! 🙂  We wish y’all a lifetime of love & happiness!!

Big thank you to everyone who helped make their day so special.

Ceremony: St. Leo’s Church

Reception Venue : Greek Peak

Dj: the wonderful Skip Clark Entertainment

Florist: Wegmans Dewitt, NY

Cake: East Side Bakery

Specialty Beer by Empire Brewing

Invitations: The American Wedding

Bridal Gown Purchase Location: Mirror Mirror Inc.

Make Up:  The Traveling Stylists

Hair: Maria, from Color Express

Photographer: Cylinda B Photography

 

 

A Dibbles Inn Wedding | Vernon, NY | Amy & Matt

Amy and Matt got married!! They celebrated at the beautiful, new, Cannary Building at Dibbles Inn in Vernon, NY with their family and friends.  Who knew that getting pulled over could lead to a lifetime of happiness!  ❤ 🙂 Seriously, sounds like something out of a movie but Matt pulling Amy over was honestly the start of their relationship a few years ago.

The day was filled with love, joy and laughter.  Their vintage/rustic theme was just beautiful.  Many laughs and some tears from speeches, and so much fun on the dance floor.  Today turned out to be better then they could have imagined and we are so grateful to have been a part of it.

Thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of your beautiful day. We hope you love some of the moments captured. ❤ Cylinda & Chelsea

Such a sweet surprise on Amy’s bouquet from her cousin(aka sister), Kara, in remembrance of her father so he was with her all day.  
Beautiful bride….So excited to see her groom!

 Now this is a ride to a wedding!!
“I love that Matt is a very caring & thoughtful person” Amy “I love that Amy will go out of her way so that i can have the best day possible and knows just how to cheer me up” Matt

I think thinks holds true for many people in Amy’s life.  Her smile and laugh can make anyone happy!  She had us smiling all day! ❤ The Cannery Building at Dibbles in was just breathtaking!   ❤ ❤ ❤ Such a sweet Mother & Son dance.  Chelsea and I looked at each other and teared when Matts Mom handed her sons hand to Amys to finish out the song together.  So sweet.
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Big thank you to everyone that helped make their day so wonderful!

Reception Venue: Cannary Building at Dibbles Inn

Ceremony Venue: St. Pauls Church

Hairstylist & Make-up: Stephanie from www.teaseandmakeup.com

DJ: Ryan from Performance DJs CNY He got the dance floor full in minutes! We didn’t even want to leave!

Invitations: Jordan Marcel Designs

Bridal Gown: Maggie Sottero

Groom/groomsmen: A Vittulo