Danielle + Mark + Haley - The Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza, Downtown Buffalo, NY - Photographed by Ariel Hawkins Photography

I always enjoy running around with my friends the Matesich’s for their family sessions! This year we were back and forth on what we wanted to do for their Christmas Photos. We scheduled, then cancelled, then scheduled then moved, and so on and so forth finally finding a beautiful day in Buffalo, NY! We headed out to make some cute memories that they could share with all their friends and family!

The original plan was to go to City Hall as we googled and it said they had a tree. Unfortunately they did not, so we went to the Rotary Rink, where there is always a lovely tree decorated and looking beautiful! It’s a great little place to stop by during the winter season and you may not think of it now due to all the new things going on down by the naval yard, but this place is cute & sweet and has a ton of charm! Plus, giant bonus here, it has FREE ice skating!! WOW! You pay for your skate rentals but the skating is FREE! I mean that’s just too cute and so much fun!

So we braved the chilly weather, took some silly photos and some really great ones and enjoyed a nice afternoon of family time! I really can’t thank these 2 enough for all that they do for me and my family! They are the BEST! Thanks for reading along friends! LIVE.LAUGH.PHOTO. Love, Ariel