Preparing for your Senior Portrait Session

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Summer is so close we can almost smell the suntan lotion and salt water! While high school students throughout the Western New York area are all counting down the days until school lets out, those who are eagerly awaiting their senior year come fall have one more thing to take care of: senior portraits. Every […]

2nd St Sing Off

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What great talent we have in our area. These 4 folks were the finalists in this years sing off. Sponsored  by The Q in Jamestown. Hosted by DJ Jaala Haskins of Felony Entertainment. #ngg-gallery-5ae389a2db05339cb6f1b8ba8cec1d7e .ngg-pro-masonry-item { margin-bottom: 10px; }

Preparing for a Great Family Portrait

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  Family portrait day is by all accounts a stressful event, particularly for parents. Between trying to wrangle the kiddos out the door on time, making sure everyone looks just so, and getting the whole family to sit still for a collective 30 seconds, it can be a major undertaking. In the spirit of making […]

Five Great Wedding Venues in Downtown Buffalo

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Every couple has a different notion of the perfect setting for their wedding reception. As a wedding photographer in the Western New York area, Jon Elder has experience with a wide variety of area venues. When it comes to historic architecture and an authentic atmosphere, nothing beats downtown Buffalo. For those who are looking to […]

The Best Wedding Photos Are Often Unexpected

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Weddings—in Western New York and everywhere else—are getting to be more creative with every new season. With all of the zany themes and wild dances, weddings are becoming more imaginative, from the ceremony to the reception. Perhaps the most important thing to a bride and groom is having their guests happily involved in all of […]

The Best Boudoir in Western New York for Valentine’s Day 2014

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It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Ladies, let’s talk. What are you getting your man this year? Chocolates? A neck tie? Tickets to the big game? Not bad. But we’ve got an idea that’ll knock his socks off. Jon Elder Productions of Jamestown, NY, has a wealth of professional experience […]

Is It Time To Consider “Unplugging” Your Wedding?

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At Jon Elder Productions in Jamestown, NY, we’ve been photographing weddings for years. Naturally, we’ve seen the rise in technology, and the corresponding distraction during a bride and groom’s magical moment. Sometimes, it’s the errant ring of a smartphone accidentally left turned on during a quiet ceremony. Or maybe it’s the sight of attendees turning […]

Five Great Wedding Venues in Chautauqua County

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So you’re planning a wedding in Chautauqua County? As a wedding photographer based in Jamestown, NY, we can confidently say that you’re lucky to have such a beautiful natural landscape as the backdrop for your special day. But there are plenty of different directions you can go when choosing your specific venue. Whether your wedding […]

Preview of Israel

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Hello, here is a preview of some of my images from my recent business trip to Israel. I was hired to shoot a wedding there, but had a lot of additional time to witness some pretty amazing places and things during my visit. Here are a few images from my journey to make you curious. […]