Hi, Hey, Hello;
Real.
Messy.
Colorful.
Authentic.
Stories of the wildly, passionately +
overwhelmingly in love.
GABRIELLE
DEFAZIO
PHOTOGRAPHY
01 GALLERIES
02 VENDORS
Rentals:
Sincerely Melissa Co.
Quiant Rentals
Alpha-lit Buffalo
Ala Carte Event Co.
White Bounce House of Rochester
Tesoro Events Rentals
venues:
The Kenan Center
The Sterling
The Brickhall in the Hollow
The Timberlodge
The Wurlitzer
Kin Loch Farmstead
The Richardson Hotel (Hotel Henry)
Powerhouse (Buffalo)
The Annex
The Bank
Seneca One Tower
The Highline (Rochester)
Radio Social (Rochester)
Breweries & Wineries
The Cracker Factory (Geneva, NY)
The Lake House at Canandaigua
TWA Hotel (NYC)
The Loft at Thin man Brewery
The Wintergarden by Monroe's (Rochester)
The Show at Shea’s Seneca
The Admiral Room
George Eastman Museum (Rochester)
Burchfield Penny Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery
The West Rose - Ellicottville
Holiday Valley
The Legacy on 18 Mile Creek
Wayland Brewing
Arbor Venues (Rochester)
hair/makeup:
florals:
Simply Em Productions
Goody Girl Flower Farm
Pretty in Pink Florals
Roses Blooms of Buffalo
Blossoms N Treasures
Diannes Florals
Evergreen Florals NF
Marigold + Vase
Wildroot Floral
Rooted Blooms Design
video:
ML Studios
Kevin Hollowood
Filmwell Studios
Jr Smith Productions
Buffalo Video Pros
Barnum Films
Meranto Media (simple video)
sweets:
The Sugar Pallette
Kalis Cakes
Confectionery Coral
Cakes by Katya
Paula’s Donuts
Chrusciki Bakery
Blue Eyed Baker
stationery& signage:
The Knotty Pine (signage)
Sincerely Melissa Co.
Bina Bonnet
Graphic Poetry Stationery
Paige by Design
Sundown Paper Co.
Sal Studios
Sincerely by Sage
H&H Entertainment
Toy Bros
Whirlin’ Disc Sound
Diligent Loiter Entertainment
Party of Nine (Band)
Name Brand Covers
music:
Planners:
EVL Events
Here & Now Buffalo
Weddings by Gianna
The Planning Touch
Good Neighbor Events
Events by Brielle
Dreamy destination deals
Ireland I Las Vegas I Colorado I Lake Placid, NY I Oregon I Portugal I Italy
Arizona I Albuquerque & Santa Fe, NM I Utah I Maine I Chicago I Ski Resorts
The Canadian Rockies I Jackson Hole, WY I Amsterdam I Brooklyn I Greece
reduced pricing for any of these dreamy destination wedding locations
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for prices, packages & more info on the dreamy destination wedding locations
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03 Meet Me
Hiii it's me Gabrielle,
Buffalo local, small business owner, light chaser + full-time tea lover.
I'm here for all of you! Full of smiles + here to help capture your special moments whether they are big like a wedding day or small like a lazy Sunday at home.
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I absolutely love this job + everything that comes with it! I appreciate the people I meet, the places I go, the hours I put in, + the spontaneity in every single shoot! For me photography is a way to bring joy to others + preserve the moments we all cherish most! My job is so cool!! Everyone's story is unique to them + I want to make sure your photos resemble just that!
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Behind each moment, photo, destination, activity, laugh, + happy tears is so much more than just an image. Your story matters + I want to get to know it so we can create meaningful, genuine photos that become part of yours! My belief is that every person should be framed in the moments they’ve felt the most loved + cared for! I believe in sharing smiles, tears + all the moment in between!
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​As you can tell... I'm really excited that you're here!
YOU, ya YOU mean the world to me. Thank you for stopping by + seeing if we are a good fit! Cannot wait to work together if we are!
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Random things that spark my joy!​
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my people
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travel
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unconventional art museums
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froyo
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high noon
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Diane Keaton, Sandra Bullock, Michael Buble + Whitney Houston
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tulips
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creating, designing + doodling
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chai tea lattes
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I'm just here to show you how beautiful those in between moments are that make your story so special + unique to you.
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NOW LETS HAVE SOME FUN + GET CREATIVE TOGETHER!! WHAT DO YOU SAY??!
Let's be friends!
"Ever since I was
a lowercase g"
" But now I'm a BIG G "
seeking the everyday magic that makes your heart beat hardest!
04 Kind Words
"I just had to run to Gabrielle’s page to leave this review for so many reasons!! Today was the first time I’ve done a photoshoot with Gabrielle & needless to say it was a spectacular time. I am still on a mental high from what we achieved today. From the very get go the energy & vibes she brings to the table are a breathe of fresh air. The entire shoot I felt so comfortable & we just had fun with it. I cannot recommend her enough to do any photos that you may need done!! Today we did a Pride shoot & it was a little last minute & every idea we chatted about came to fruition during this shoot!!"
-E.Nicholson
"Gabrielle's photos are unmatched. She did our family photos, & her skill & professionalism were top-notch. It was an excellent experience, & we will definitely work with her in the future. Without a doubt, I would recommend her to family, friends, & strangers in a heartbeat!"
-C. Schumacher
"We used GD Photography for our engagement photos almost four years ago & then most recently for our maternity photos. The photos for both turned out even better than I could have dreamed!. G not only recommended the location of our maternity shoot based on our feedback but she made an extra trip the day of just to review the best spots to make it easy on me because I’m currently 38 weeks pregnant. She made the shoot so comfortable & fun for my husband & I. We basically just showed up and she did all the work! Her passion for her art & focus on her clients personal experience makes her such a great person to work with!"
-J. Eggert
"G did our engagement photos & truly did such a phenomenal job! She is so easy to work with & so talented. She went above & beyond our expectations and we would recommend her for any photo occasion; she finds the natural beauty in every scene & it shows in her amazing photos!"
-H. Bona
"G is fantastic! My fiancé & I hired her for our engagement photos & they turned out amazing! She never made us feel awkward, we have never had photos taken so I thought it would be awkward but not at all! I definitely recommend her for any photo needs!"
-M. Newton
"She is such a fun & talented photographer. The pictures I received were more than I could have asked for."
-A. Ewert
"I have to say that booking Gabrielle to be our wedding photographer was hands down one of the best decisions we made. check out her website, the pictures are stunningly beautiful--& now that I'm in some of them I can honestly say that is totally 100% her raw talent of scouting out the best spots at your venue, framing the shot, & telling us how to pose (which I was really glad she did because I usually feel really awkward in front of cameras). I also hadn't thought about this but your wedding photographer meets literally everyone in your family & is right next to you for all of the big moments throughout the day, so we really lucked out having someone as fun & upbeat as her. I get even happier looking back at our photos from remembering how much fun the 3 of us were having while we were taking them"
H.Young
"This photography business is the real deal! She did a great job. We cannot thank you enough!!!"
-M. Stephan