The Best Wedding Photographers in Cortland, NY

The Best Wedding Photographers in Cortland, NY

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569 Wedding Photographers in Cortland, NY

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Kelsey Travis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hey there! I’m Kelsey, a wedding, engagement, and couples photographer based out of upstate New York. I live in Sidney, NY with my husband and our five cats (we love all the animals.) When I'm not behind the camera, I love cooking, calligraphy, graphic design, and traveling.

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From the very first meeting, Kelsey made us feel comfortable and understood our vision perfectly. She helped us with our engagement photos, creating the day of timeline, and helped the wedding day stay on time and be organized! The attention to detail was incredible – from candid shots of our guests enjoying themselves to beautiful portraits that truly captured the essence of our love story. The final gallery exceeded our expectations; every photo was a work of art! Kelsey managed to capture the joy and emotion of the day, not a single detail was missed and our gallery allows us to relieve the entire day! If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, dedicated, and has a genuine passion for their craft, look no further! We can't thank Kelsey enough for the beautiful memories she’s given us. Highly recommend!
Megan Szewczyk (., 17 days ago
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Julia Karpyshyn 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hello, my name is Julia, I am a wedding photographer with more than 8 years of experience in wedding photography. I appreciate being able to preserve a love that will grow over the years. I will be happy to capture a special moment on your special day. With pleasure and enthusiasm, I am always ready for new adventures & challenges.

Awarded Best of Zola
Julia is truly the BEST photographer out there and she makes everyone look SO GOOD!! We booked her for both our engagement session and our wedding because we loved her so much! She is so skillful at finding beautiful angles and working with natural lighting, and she was great at directing us with suggested poses that didn’t look forced or unnatural. She was also really easy to work with: we met up beforehand to communicate our vision and discuss the kinds of photographs that we wanted for the engagement session and we did that again for our wedding. On our wedding day Julia brought her husband Leo who is also a photographer to assist her and they came early in the morning to begin taking scenery photos, details, and other things while the rest of us got ready. She was there with us throughout the entire day all the way til the end of the evening and she went out with us to take some sunset photos in the middle of the reception, which turned out so beautifully! Finally, Julia was super prompt at sending us the final photographs, which I know she worked hard on because there were A LOT! We can tell that Julia truly enjoys what she does and really wants to get the best photos possible so she always goes above and beyond. I think the phenomenal photos that we’re sharing here can speak for themselves. She was such a joy to work with and we can’t wait to find some other excuse to hire her again!!
Nancy L., 2 months ago
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Hayley Anne Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY

With over 300 weddings completed in the past 10 years, Hayley Anne Photography offers wedding, elopement, engagement, couples, and reception photography in Ithaca, NY and throughout the entire Finger Lakes region in Upstate, New York. Inclusive of all peoples, her style is artistic documentary.

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We are so glad we found Hayley! We were looking for photos that didn't look forced and when we saw her website we knew we had our photographer. Not only is she a great communicator and absolute professional, but she's also kind and down to earth. During the wedding day we mostly didn't even notice she was there, which was great and gives a real documentary feel for our album. Everyone loved her, she even got my grumpy dad to laugh. We've got gorgeous magazine worthy photos to look back on for a lifetime, we cannot thank her enough. Hire Hayley!
Meena and B., a year ago
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Blacktie Brothers 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,885
  • Serves Cortland, NY

BlackTie Brothers, co-owned by Yohance from Guyana and Dustin from Hawaii, specialize in capturing cherished moments through exceptional wedding photography and videography. Our dedicated team provides stunning visuals that make your special day unforgettable. With years of experience and a keen eye for detail, we ensure every emotion, smile, and tear is beautifully preserved. We pride ourselves on crafting personalized experiences for our clients, from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations. Let BlackTie Brothers help you relive your love story for years to come.

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I couldn’t stress enough how easy it was to call and have conversation with Blacktie Brothers. They took the time to listen to our ideas and our preferences and never made us feel our needs were too much. For our engagement shoot and our wedding shoot, they took their time to make the shots work for our needs, no matter how many times it took. They have so much passion with what they do, and they are aware that it’s important for us to have photos we will enjoy to remember forever. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants photographs that are there for YOU!
Brittany & D., a year ago
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Kayla French Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hello, I'm Kayla! Voted most likely to succeed in the field of agriculture. Yet somehow, landed here. And I wouldn't change a single thing. Life has taken me on some crazy adventures and up until 6 years ago, none of those pointed to being a photographer. Becoming a mom led me to pick up a camera and since then I haven't put it back down. I quickly developed a passion for telling people's stories. Capturing the most intimate, heartfelt moments truly sets my soul on fire.

Kayla French Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. Kayla provided great communication everything leading up to the wedding and after, and the day of she couldn't have been more helpful. Kayla's work is absolutely amazing - you can tell she loves what she does and it really shows in the beautiful photos she captured. Kayla helped in every way to contribute to our special day, and our guests really enjoyed her presence and positive energy. We are thrilled with the sneak peaks and can not wait to see final photos. We would highly recommend Kayla French Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Autumn L., 2 months ago
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Kristys Imagination Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Photography has always been a huge part of my life, and my love for it has only grown. With 20 years of experience, I am proud to say I am the founder of my own business and provide professional, quality work to the clients I serve. From portraits to weddings, I enjoy every type of session or event I photograph, and they are all equally as important to me.

Kristys Imagination Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was kind, professional, and timely. The quality of their work was simply stunning - their creative and beautiful photos truly captured the essence of our special day. Kristys Imagination Photography was flexible and open-minded throughout our two-day celebration, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. We had the best experience with a wedding photographer ever, and would recommend them to any couple looking for exceptional service and stunning imagery.
MiRanda C., 25 days ago
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Abigail Footography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Cortland, NY

I am a passionate Boho Upstate NY wedding photographer dedicated to capturing the love between couples, ensuring that these cherished moments are preserved for a lifetime. Life is fleeting, and I believe in commemorating those precious moments because one day, those tiny hands will be grown, the hands we exchange rings with will become wrinkled, and all we'll have left are memories. That's where I come in—I specialize in capturing the essence of your special moments, whether it's a Family Session, Wedding, or any significant life event, providing you with timeless images to cherish forever.

Abigail was an exceptional wedding photographer. She was professional, helpful, and accommodated our tight schedule. Her stunning photos, excellent editing, and offer to create an album were fantastic. The photo sharing process was seamless, with timely delivery. Highly recommend Abigail for her dedication and outstanding work. Thank you, Abigail!
Lauren & J., 6 months ago
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Claire Teator Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Cortland, NY

I'm a wedding & lifestyle photographer currently living in upstate New York and serving the greater tri-state area. I love photographing special moments between people and exploring new places, it's that simple. I'm also a huge yarn nerd, iced coffee addict and a lover of all things the color red. Let's connect - I'd love to hear from you!

Claire was amazing!! She is so sweet and personable, right from the very first email exchange. Her rates are very reasonable and transparent, and she even helped us customize a package that worked best for our wedding. We had two pre-wedding sessions to go over the details, list of photos needed, and all the logistics, and she was very accessible via email throughout the process. She emailed me two days before the wedding letting me know that she had scoped out the venue and the surrounding area to find good photo spots, which made the day of so much smoother. We did our formal photos before the ceremony, and she corralled the family and wedding party professionally and kindly. She kept our spirits up and she wasted no time. Her assistant was also very professional and friendly, and they collaborated so well to get maximum photos at every angle. Claire made sure we had plenty of time for just the grooms, various locations and poses, and we got to have fun and create some really unique shots! During the ceremony I didn't even register that she was in the room, and yet we have beautiful photos of the entire thing, so she did a great job of staying out of the way while also getting all of the important shots! Throughout the cocktail hour and reception Claire and her assistant split off to maximize coverage, but I felt that one of them was always close by for a good shot. They also pulled us to the balcony to catch some beautiful shots at sunset, and those were absolutely worth it! Throughout the evening, if I found myself dancing or talking with someone I hadn't gotten a picture with yet, I could easily gesture or call to them to get our picture, and they also got plenty of other action shots. We received a "sneak peek" of about 50 photos within 24 hours of our event, and the full set of photos within 2 months. She gave us the time we needed to finalize our photo album, and had it published very quickly. We are so glad we chose Claire, she captured our day perfectly and was such a pleasure to work with.
Jeff + J., 5 years ago
Jen Pecka Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Cortland, NY

When I'm not behind the camera I'm hiking, fly fishing and doing yoga. I'll use any excuse to head north to the Adirondacks. (Eagle Bay donuts is my favorite incentive for a day trip.) I'm on my way to becoming a licensed yoga instructor. I'm obsessed with how my hair smells after a day in the woods. If you can relate, we'll probably be best friends. I live with my amazing fiancé, Alex, and we have two kids who are way cooler than we are. We also have FIVE cats and two dogs. I'm always down for a coffee date if you want to chat wedding details or hiking trails. I always want your dog to come to your engagement sessions.

Booking Jen Pecka Photography for our wedding was one of the easiest and definitely one of the best decisions we made for our January wedding! From the moment we met, Jen made us feel super comfortable and confident in front of her camera. She shot both our engagement session as well as our big day and all of the photos came out absolutely GORGEOUS!!! She captured every single detail of our wedding beautifully. As we looked through our wedding photos for the first time, we were able to relive the best day of our lives. Jen not only captures special moments, but the genuine emotions of those being photographed. All of our photos are STUNNING, I am having a very difficult time choosing favorites to print and hang in our home. Trust Jen Pecka Photography to capture your wedding day, you will not regret it!
Kaitlin + M., 3 years ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cortland, NY

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer working across the country and world wide providing documentation and memorializing of your most precious moments for weddings, elopements, engagements, and couples photographer, near and far. My goal first and foremost is articulating your personalities, romance, and every aspect of your event into a visual story you'll treasure long after. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

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I am SO HAPPY that we hired Ali for our wedding! She was so kind and easygoing while also totally in command and on top of every request we had photography wise. Her years of wedding coordination and event experience were truly evident throughout every step of the day. Not only was she totally on top of keeping us on our timeline and capturing all of the special moments, but she even went into super hero mode and on the spot sewed one of my bridesmaids dresses in the bathroom right before the ceremony without showing an ounce of stress. We already received our preview photos and are truly blown away by how she captured our love & our special day. Her attention to detail, calming presence, and creative approach are truly invaluable and we will be recommending her to everyone we know for years to come!
Leila D., 2 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Cortland, NY



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 4 months ago
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Drzazga Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Cortland, NY

We're husband and wife destination wedding and elopement photographers and videographers based in Cleveland, Ohio, traveling as much as possible. We’re here to be your photographic memory, capturing you honestly and naturally so you can give your attention to the people and moments that matter most. We want you to have stunning images and the best day of your life and we do everything in our power to deliver both.

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Carly and Kasey were easily the best part of our wedding - outside of getting married, of course! Nearly 3 years after our wedding, I cannot begin to express how grateful I am that we had such talented photographers to create beautiful reminders of our special day. Extremely talented and easy to work with!
Megan C., 3 years ago
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Kam Wickam Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

Hello there, my name is Kam and I’m so glad you made it here! :) I’m an editorial and documentary style wedding photographer (with the occasional fashion work) based in NYC but serving everywhere! My goal in my 15 years of experience being a wedding photographer is to create timeless memories from the big highlights of your day to the smallest moments in between. I strive for your wedding gallery to be like finding a lost treasure when you look back on it for years to come.

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I always love working with Kam. She is not only incredibly talented but she's also kind and so fun to work with. She has such a unique artistic eye for life and it really shows in her work and her passion for every project.
Mina Sisley Photography, a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 90+ weddings booked in 29 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

We are beyond thrilled with the photos and video from our wedding, thanks to Ledd! Ledd and his partner captured every special moment beautifully! His good sense of humor kept us relaxed and laughing, which made the experience even more enjoyable! The quality of his work exceeded our expectations—each shot was stunning, and the video perfectly captured the emotion of our day. From the beginning, Ledd was professional, attentive, and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking to preserve their special day with amazing photography and videography! Thank you, Ledd, for making our wedding day unforgettable!
Jessica M., 3 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

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Heather and her team are literally amazing. She helped me in so many ways. She’s not just your photographer, she’s everything you could need before and during your wedding. Heather is a lifetime friend for me now and I couldn’t be more honored to have her capture our day. She goes above and beyond to help you, whether it’s her guides that she has made herself or even just a little text asking if you need anything. Even on the day of, she’s right there if you need her. She is SO fun and I just can’t say enough things about her
Kassidy S., 5 months ago
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Juliette Zyg Picture Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hiiiii! I'm Juliette, and I've been wedding photographer and videographer for around seven years. I specialize in nostalgic and cinematic imagery and video, and lead with a documentary approach, mixed with editorial aesthetic (usually for direct flash portraits, which are my favorite). Whether you’re having a wild wedding weekend, a thoughtful woodsy elopement or a grand celebration at an estate, I'm here for it. Upstate New York is my home base, but I love to travel. When I'm not photographing weddings, you can usually find me listening to Taylor Swift, getting coffee with my husband, Teddy, or drawing in my sketchbook.

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Photography and videography were one of the most important vendors to me while planning my wedding. Booking with Juliette was one of the best decisions I made about my wedding (coming from a very lucky bride who had a 10/10 perfect wedding day). She is so incredibly talented and her work is both professional in quality and personally unique in style. Working with her and her husband Teddy was so comfortable and felt like I was talking to old friends every time we’d check in by FaceTime or worked together in person. She worked with me even with my busy work schedule and is the best for setting up packages that highlight everything you want on your big day and doesn’t force/pressure the things you don’t feel you need/want. She also helps to plan out a reasonable payment plan schedule that made making payments so much less stressful over several months leading up to the wedding. I am so thankful to her for making this part of my wedding less stressful and capturing so many beautiful moments. I could write a book with all the nice things I have to say, highly recommend for any/all occasions! The absolute best!
Chelsea D., 2 months ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures (and new places to binge eat at).

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Hiring Ashley was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She’s bubbly, kind, and makes you feel like you’ve been friends forever. The day of our wedding went by so fast, but every single image she captured brings me back in an instant. She not only captured our love story, but captured our friends and family beautifully. Every silly moment, tender exchange and happy tear was published in our gallery — and for that, I am forever grateful. THANK YOU Ashley & Meredith, our wedding day was all the more special with your talent!
Alyssa K., 3 months ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 2 months ago
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Rebecca Loomis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hi friend! I'm Becca. Ever since I was little, I wanted to listen to others stories and share them with others. As a result of a college photography class that I loved and my dad's love of nature photography, I was gifted a camera after graduation, and I never stopped! I started taking photos at a performing arts center and became mesmerized with capturing joy. I have been in the wedding industry since I was fourteen and have been taking photos professionally since 2019.

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Becca, and her second shooter Liz, were amazing to work with. From the start Becca was easy to talk to, and so helpful in the planning process; from her helpful planning videos you receive as a client, planned video calls, her detailed timeline, and photography form to fill out, she made the whole planning process so much easier. She also gave lots of great advice for the day, including the decision to do a first look ahead of the ceremony. I was hesitant at first as I wanted to do the real reveal at the church, but after talking with her we decided to do the first look. I’m so glad we did as Becca was right, it took a lot of pressure of the rest of the day and gave us time to really soak that moment in just the two of us. This also allowed us more time to enjoy other parts of our day like attending the entire cocktail hour! Looking forward to the day, I was worried that I was going to hate having to take so many photos and being in front of the camera and felt like it was going to feel like wasted time in the day. Now, I am so happy that I had Becca for this, my husband and I had so much fun interacting with the photographers. Becca gave great instructions and had lots of fun prompts/conversation pieces to help us loosen in front of the camera and to look more natural. I am so looking forward to the photos, but from the day and seeing her precious work, I already can tell we are going to love them.
Emily R., 20 days ago
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RIVELLE MEDIA 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Rivelle Media is a photography and videography company based in New York. Every couple, with their distinctive love story, transforms into a canvas where we paint with the play of light and shadow. It extends beyond the grandeur of photographing pivotal moments like vows, rings, and the first dance; it encompasses the art of capturing nuanced glances, shared laughter, and the silent connection that elevates an ordinary day into an extraordinary celebration of love. Published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler.

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If you want amazing pictures for your wedding, you absolutely have to book Xenia. She went above and beyond for our special day and she is so easy to work with and made us so comfortable to take the most beautiful pictures. We cannot recommend her enough. We just love Xenia!
Julie N., 2 years ago
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Nicole Lagoe Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hey- I'm Nicole. When I'm not working with the raddest couples I'm typically brewery hopping with my wife, or home spending time with my three dogs. I live for SU basketball, and love just about any other Syracuse sports team (Crunch, Mets - count me in). I have been photographing weddings for over ten years, and in that time have had the opportunity to travel around the world and meet tons of new friends.

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My husband and I absolutely loved working with Nicole!! Her photos are incredible and she was incredibly professional and communicative throughout the whole experience. The day of our wedding she brought the exact kind of vibe we were hoping for, very relaxed and fun. We’d recommend her again and again!
Krista, 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

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We loved Isaac and his wife, Jing, who photographed our wedding earlier this month. Isaac was super calm and collected and on top of everything. His photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking. He was very considerate when I first reached out about his work and wanted to use him and was very mindful of his travel fees to fit in our budget.
Madison R., 5 months ago
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BTP Media Group 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Cortland, NY

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer with a passion for capturing life’s most unforgettable moments. For over a decade, I’ve been honored to document weddings and milestones, preserving the heartfelt details that make each story unique. With me, you’re not just a client—your memories mean as much to me as they do to you. I’m here to make you feel at ease, capturing the real, beautiful moments that tell your story. My goal is simple: to create lasting images and films that, years from now, bring back every emotion of your special day.

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Barry is such a pleasure to shoot with. Every photoshoot has felt like a treat rather than a job. The shoots are filled with laughs, professionalism and courtesy. Barry is always early and shows me the pictures as we shoot so that I can see how I look on camera. I’ve always received my pictures back the same week, if not sometimes the same day.
Arielle T., a year ago
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Jessica Manns Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hey! I'm Jess, the owner of the company that's named after me - shocking, right? I'm from the suburbs of Philly but now live up in the mountains of Northeast PA in Montrose, right on the border of Central NY. I'm married to a woodworker (who HAD to be the inspiration behind Ron Swanson because they're the same human), we live on 25 acres with three huge dogs (2 Golden Retrievers and one Great Pyrenees) and three ducks - and I'm constantly begging for more animals. I'm outgoing, sarcastic & humorous, and I love organization/cleaning, sushi, reading, The Office, and traveling everywhere I can.

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Jess is the BEST of the best. Truly!! We had obsessed over her beautiful work from afar for months prior to reaching out, she has the most insane eye for composition and color. Before the wedding, she kept in touch with us actively and answered all our questions with ease! But the real treat was when we actually met. Our whole wedding day (and our engagement photos too!) felt like we were just hanging out with a great friend. When she arrived on our wedding day, we jumped right into easy joking and laughing like she had spent the whole day with us already! She has this crazy knack for eliciting genuine joy in photos just by being her warm, bubbly self. We never felt any insecurity while taking photos with her. She effortlessly coaches poses and captures the silly little candid moments that make the day unique! Jess was so prepared for the wedding day, and super knowledgeable about the little wedding details that you wouldn’t consider. She offered her help and support in a way that never felt intrusive. Jess got our group photos done in a jiffy and was SO EFFICIENT. She made us laugh the whole day through and contributed to the vibes of the day so well. You can tell from her work that Jess puts so much care into editing and composing each and every shot, we have spent so much time admiring all of our photos. We could not have asked for a more spectacularly captured time capsule of our day, we will treasure these photos forever. We would recommend Jess to absolutely anyone who asks (and even those who don’t.)
Alison S., 4 months ago
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Whitt Photography and Film 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,498
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

Hi I'm Hannah and I'm from tiny fishing village in Cornwall, England but moved here to North Carolina in 2017. Fun fact, they actually filmed some of scenes for the Game of Thrones spin off, House of the dragon there! It's hard to pick favorites but if your wedding includes a dog in the bridal party, a dress with pockets and the cupid shuffle....COUNT ME IN! Among my never-ending list of dream sessions is of course a wedding at Disneyworld and the ultimate outdoorsy engagement session with the wild horses at Shackleford Banks. Don't be surprised when I ask you to add me to your pinterest boards so I can fangirl over your wedding plans.

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Whitt Photography and Film were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! From our initial consultation to the day of the event, Hannah and Matt were incredibly hospitable, kind, and genuine in their communication. They were always on time and made sure to put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - the photos and videos they captured were beautiful, exciting, and incredibly creative. Hannah and Matt were very intentional in the way they interacted with us and also made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. We are thrilled with the final product and would highly recommend Whitt Photography and Film to any couple looking for a talented and professional photography team to capture their special day.
Alana A., 2 months ago
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Photo Phrame Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Our Journey started as a Father and Son duo since 2000; We provided fun, magical, chic, and stylistic destination and local Wedding Photography for couples that just wanted to enjoy their day. Period. Now in 2024 and beyond, we have expanded our expertise and added A-Team members to bring you the very best Photo and Cinematic Video Wedding creation and documentation in the North East. Together our merry band of crusading wedding creators will do what no one else can. What is that you ask? Simply put. We want to let you be you… and help to bring out the very best of who you are in Camera.

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Tom was an amazing photographer! From the first day that we had a Zoom conference with him, we knew he would be a good fit for us. Communication was clear throughout the entire process (from our engagement photos to our wedding day photos) and he was always friendly and personable. He showed up on time for our wedding and worked well with everyone in our wedding party as well as our family members. He knew how to make us laugh and was more than a welcome guest on our special day. We are so happy to have found Tom in our search for a wedding photographer and could not be happier with the results. We truly felt that he took the time to get to know us and made our wedding day all the more special because of that. Do not hesitate to book Tom for your wedding or any other photo opportunities. Thank you, Tom!!
Jesse C., 3 months ago
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LD Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

Hello!! My name is Lyn! I am a long time wedding photographer who’s also a wife, mom of three, a soldier in the US Army, and an EMT! I love my passion for photography and it’s been a true pleasure working with each couple I’ve watch get married! When I’m booked as your photographer, you get more than just photography! I’m available day or night, I become a psychologist, makeup artist when brides cry, a hairdresser when making the photos perfect and a bodyguard who gives her couples something special! I look forward to connecting with all of you beautiful brides planning your magical day!

Absolutely thrilled with [Photographer's Name]'s work on my son's senior portraits! She captured his personality beautifully and the photos are simply stunning. Her kindness, thoroughness, and understanding made the whole experience a joy. She went above and beyond to get those perfect shots, and it truly shows. We've trusted [Photographer's Name] to capture our family's precious moments for years, and she has never disappointed. From their early childhood to this important milestone, she has a special gift for preserving those memories in a way that we'll treasure forever. I can't recommend her highly enough for anyone looking for a talented, caring photographer who truly cares about her clients.
Tanya H., 2 months ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Cortland, NY

This is delightfully different elopement + wedding photography! From helicopter elopements and lakeside wedding bashes to hiking engagements to weddings with bouncy houses, I capture the adventurous, quirky, and unique. Based in both New York + California, with travel worldwide, I've photographed couples on 6 continents. My creative, fun, & candid photography uses innovative techniques and unique ideas to get photos that make you look twice. Whether you're saying vows in your backyard or having a 3-day adventure wedding in the rainforest, I'll catch every spontaneous moment of joy and laughter—and plan a few unique shots on top of it all.

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We cannot recommend Kathryn enough! First (and most obvious) (and also most important) point is that the photos she took were incredible. She captured our night beautifully. More than that though, she captured how the night felt. The photos weren't overly posy, but rather showed off how much fun and excitement there was for the entire night. I think one of the best things I can say about Kathryn is that she really made a point of figuring out HOW we wanted her to photograph the wedding and delivered. As I wrote above, we wanted the photographs to look great, but mostly just capture how the wedding felt and she delivered on that 100%. Also, as much as she made sure we were leading all the decision making, she really knew her stuff and took things off of our plate where we could. We knew how we wanted the photos to look generally, but neither of us are photographers. So we talked to her about style and vibe and she really took it from there. She was an absolute professional, a great person to work with, and kind and caring. We felt like we were in great hands every step of the way. Truly cannot recommend her enough.
Sam G., 3 months ago
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Margaret K. Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Hello, I'm Margaret. It's so nice to have you. I love to see love & take pictures. Perfect match to be an engagement and wedding photographer. I'm a lover of fine art and candid moments. My editing style is filled with true color photography to bring your photos to life.

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Margaret was better than I could’ve asked! Leading up to the day she was so easy to communicate with. She created a timeline for the day and any thoughts I had she took them into account and found a way to incorporate them into the plan. Truely felt like a team because of how kind and thoughtful she is. Get to the day, she was a calming presence for sure. She showed up with a smile on her face and seamlessly cued the bridesmaids and myself throughout. She was present but didn’t hover it was the perfect balance. Along with that she was my hype girl throughout it 3 Now let’s talk about the pictures, I’m not used to getting my picture taken and feel so uncomfortable being the center of attention but she tells you every detail you need, and if something doesn’t look right she’ll correct it gracefully in the moment. I felt like I got to enjoy my day without it feeling like a photoshoot. She delivered the pictures so fast!! A couple of my bridesmaids made comments about how fast the turnaround time was…and they were breathtaking!! Better than I ever could have imagined, I can’t stop looking at them. Not a moment was missed and due to her talent we have the most perfect picture to remind us of our special day for the rest of our lives. Do yourself a favor and book with her, worth every penny.
Sonya A., a month ago
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Lindsay Eileen Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cortland, NY

LOVE matters here. YOU matter here. If you’ve been searching for the dream team to capture not just the beautiful details of your day but to become your new wedding BFF’s, the magic begins with us! Our couples will tell you that by the time their big day finally arrives, we feel a lot more like friends than vendors. Your wedding is a intimate portrayal of all you are as a couple, and we are 100% here to take this journey with you! Let’s get ready to CELEBRATE!

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Lindsay and Nathan are an incredible team. From booking them two years ago, doing our engagement session, and now having gotten sneak peaks back from our wedding that was just 2 days ago, I’m completely blown away by how incredible they have been! Lindsay is a complete pro. Group photos flew by because she was so great at directing and wrangling everyone. I had multiple people comment on how she was EVERYWHERE non-stop at our wedding, doing an amazing job the whole time! I just know she got every picture I wanted and more, and with how gorgeous our sneak peaks turned out I know I’ll absolutely love them! She and Nathan were so on top of everything, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. Not only that, she truly went above and beyond helping to safety pin a rip in my dress. The day was a whirlwind but Lindsay and Nathan made it so easy! I would hire them a million times over!
Cathleen K., 6 months ago
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Michael Haller Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cortland, NY

I started working as a photographer because I'm passionate about helping people showcase who they are and what they have to offer. I work to remove myself from the equation and let my clients take the spotlight. It's thrilling to jump into a session and come out on the other side having learned beautiful new things about a person. When behind the camera I'm coaching you ever step of the way - helping you feel comfortable enough to let your true self emerge.

From the moment we booked Michael Haller Photography, their communication was timely, professional, and detailed. Michael and his team were fun to work with, putting us at ease during our engagement photo session and showing us that we had selected the right photographer. Their work is authentic, beautifully prepared, and reflects their deep experience. We can't wait to have Michael capture our wedding day with the same care and attention to detail.
Mary C. & Z., 6 days ago
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Bellocq Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Cortland, NY

Are you frustrated with combing through page after page of the same old cliche'd wedding photos? Looking for something classic and timeless but with a bit of an edge? We got you. I've been creating wedding day memories for over a decade now. New Orleans. Chicago. Minneapolis. The PNW. NYC. We travel all over this country, and even internationally, when the right opportunity presents itself, documenting love stories for our amazing couples. Our goal with each new wedding, is not to be just good or “good enough”--the goal is to be world-class, one of the top wedding photography teams in the world. Each couple helps us accomplish this.

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Bellocq Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. They were great to chat with throughout the planning process, and their communication style put us at ease. On the day of, they provided excellent direction on how to pose, and the resulting photos are absolutely stunning. They captured all of the most important moments, as well as many extra shots that really tell the story of our special day. The editing is beautiful and we couldn't be happier with the final album. Bellocq Weddings went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfectly documented, and we highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented and personable photography team.
Laura G., 21 days ago
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Valerie Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Cortland, NY

I am a human being who has chosen a path of art as a career. It may surprise you to learn that I have a masters degree in mental health counseling. My whole life I have been preparing to become a therapist. Funny how I chose to switch gears after making all the necessary educational requirements! My journey into photography is a unique one, as all photographers stories are. I ultimately chose the path of photography because it brings me the most peace. To know that I can live my life through my art for you is a true gift. I am so excited to meet you!

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Valerie is the best photographer we could have ever asked for all of our life events. I met her through a mutual friend that used her as a wedding photographer and have never gone back. The amount of love, detail, intention and creativity that comes from her is beyond words. I have used her for engagement, boudoir and my wedding photography and i will forever want to see my life through her eyes & creativity. She only surrounds herself with people that make every moment so special, and shares all her values and for that i will forever trust her with capturing all the special moments in my life. Trusting Val with documentation of your special moments will forever make them that much more special, and cherished. She truly cares about making everyone's experiences their own and goes to beyond measures to make sure you feel comfortable, and checks in frequently to make sure you have no reservations. Do yourself a favor and book this amazing human & her team you will 100% not regret it, we love you so much Val !
Ashleigh D., 2 months ago
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Eric Boylan Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,195
  • Serves Cortland, NY
  • Offer

Hi! It's so nice to meet you! I'm a Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York Photographer from Scranton, Pa. I began my journey as a wedding musician, playing in countless bands in Pennsylvania. It wasn't until the birth of my son that I was thrust into the world of photography. As soon as I snapped my first photo of him, I found the beauty of photography. I quickly noticed the parallels between the music I create and the photos I was taking. The balance between light and dark, joy and sadness, bold and muted, energetic and relaxed intrigued me and drove me to this passion.

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I don’t even know where to begin. I reached out to Eric very late in the wedding planning process (I’m talking 2 months before our wedding) after my original photographer flaked out on us. Eric was quick to respond saying he was available for our wedding date and sent me all of his credentials to look over. His website was and still is absolutely beautiful and I was blown away by his photos. I couldn’t believe this was going to be my wedding photographer. Eric is extremely friendly, easy going, and fun to work with. He allowed us to make our payments to him over the course of the 2 months before our wedding. We texted and had multiple phone calls planning out every detail of the big day. On the day of our wedding Eric and his second shooter both showed up on time and were nothing less than professional. Eric was ridiculously easy going, funny, and genuinely easy to get along with. It felt like he’d been my friend forever. Our photos are absolutely STUNNING. He captured so many wonderful candied moments, and even our “staged” photos look so beautiful and natural and not posed. I seriously can’t recommend Eric enough.
Erica Kester P., 4 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Cortland, NY

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Cortland, NY?

A Cortland, NY wedding photographer ranges from $400 to $20,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Cortland, NY offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Cortland, NY?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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