The Best Wedding Photographers in Rochester, NY

The Best Wedding Photographers in Rochester, NY

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753 Wedding Photographers in Rochester, NY

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Emma Melin Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,250
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Hey there, I'm Emma! I am an outgoing and free-spirited photographer living in Manhattan (but born & raised in the Midwest! My heart longs for creating art and telling remarkable stories. I love a good trip to the farmers market, a wine night with my friends, and spending time with my loved ones. Emma Melin Studios is queer-owned and is an inclusive wedding vendor!

Awarded Best of Zola
When searching for a documentary-style wedding photographer, I was completely lost in the sea of endless Instagram profiles. Finding Emma's was like hitting the photographer jackpot. Capturing genuine moments is her specialty. Aside from the obligatory family portraits, we didn’t give Emma any specific direction, yet she managed to capture every single special moment perfectly. To say that my husband, our friends, family, and I are amazed by the photos she has shared with us so far would be an understatement. “Superb, phenomenal, stunning, magazine-worthy” are just a few of the words our friends and family have used to describe our photos. The attention to detail is unparalleled. Emma is professional, efficient, kind, talented, and truly everything you need in a wedding photographer. We could not be happier and highly recommend her!
Ashley R., 2 months ago
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3:17 Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Jeremy and Jennifer are a husband and wife team! With 3:17 Photography you get two photographers to capture your day!! What is better than two people in love capturing your once in a lifetime moments? Your wedding means so much to us and we want to make your day perfect from beginning to end!!! When we started our company we promised that we would always charge what we could of afforded when we got married. We feel as though so many couples are being taken advantage of by other companies.

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I couldn't have asked for a better team to have as mine & my husbands photographers!! Our wedding photos are absolutely breathtaking, and the kindness, professionalism, and love that Jennifer & Jeremy showed made everything worth it x10!! I highly recommend 3:17 Photography for any of your photography needs!!!
Nicole S., 8 months ago
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PictureMeThisByLacie 

5.0

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

Just like you, I have felt awkward in front of the camera. I’ve had photos taken of me that I didn’t like. When you go on a session with me, I will not only make you feel comfortable, but I will make sure you look good! I will give you prompts to keep you moving and laughing. I’m sorry but there are some angles, and poses that are not flattering for everyone. Like, please don’t take a photo of me from below! Hello double chin! What I’m saying is, I got you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lacie captured moments that took my breath away. Her style and skill is every bride’s dream. She delivers everything you adore from those Pinterest and Instagram wedding photos. So there is no question she can deliver what she is looking for. And we are beyond thrilled with all of our photos. The sneak peeks are also so much fun (she sends a batch of photos shortly after she shoots you). But where Lacie shines and what I have to tell you about is everything else. She truly went above and beyond. She’s not just a photographer, she’ll be one of your favorite people on your special day. Yes, Lacie is kind and friendly and comforting and just the kind of person you need on your wedding day (and who you wished you roomed with in college). But she is so much more. Here are just some of the few meaningful things Lacie did that I noticed that I’ll forever carry with me. Firstly, I had a very important rosary I wanted to photograph, and with the chaos, I had forgotten. It would have broken my heart if I left it behind. Lacie remembered. I got fixated on an insignificant hiccup on my wedding day that could have ruined my day. Lacie redirected my attention to the things that really mattered and brightened up my mood immediately. Leading up to the wedding, Lacie advocated for me and my husband ensuring us she was fully dedicated to only us on the day, literally saying “You and Sean are my priority.” Nobody and nothing would take her attention away from us. She was always quick to respond to texts, I could go to her for quick wedding advice, and she’s genuinely so passionate about her craft. Lacie could really be a wedding planner with how much she knows. Other vendors loved working with her, especially our videographers. She was so quick, efficient, and took initiative. She gave them space and skillfully took turns capturing moments with them. With a big wedding party and spacious venue, we kept losing track of people for pictures, Lacie corralled them masterfully. She’s not afraid to get people to focus and get the photos done, but also in the most polite and respectful way. I watched videos of brides saying I wish this or that moment was captured. Sometimes I’d forget whether I had those moments captured myself. Then I go to Lacie’s photos and every single thing that brides mentioned got missed by their photographer she captured for me. Her vibe! She’s so positive and cheery. I was so nervous and also worried about how dark my church was. She got me excited about it after turning it into a positive saying it would look like the theater and she could absolutely work with it. I texted her a shoot list the night before our wedding. She carried that around and took it so seriously making sure she captured everything I listed. I made a Pinterest board of photos I liked and she remembered ones I forgot I included in there. She was my favorite vendor (tied with my incredible florist @dazyflorals) and the vendor I had no worries about it. I didn’t have to check in with her. I could trust her with my eyes closed. She’d be where she needed to be on time, professional, and prepared. I’m going to miss her. Sign her and soak up her sunshine for me, will ya?
Emily, 3 months ago
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Kam Wickam Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Rochester, 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 based in NYC but serving everywhere! My focus as a wedding photographer is capturing timeless, beautiful images that tell the unique story of your day and become cherished pieces of art for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kam and her team at Kam Wickam Photography were an absolute pleasure to work with for our multi-day wedding celebration in Austin, Texas. From our very first interaction, Kam was prompt in her communication, easy to talk to, and incredibly helpful in answering all of our questions. On the wedding days, she was on it from beginning to end, capturing the most gorgeous, unique shots that truly felt like works of art. (I added some of my favorite film shots she took!) Despite having to photograph at multiple locations over the course of 3 days, Kam and her team were incredibly flexible. We are thrilled with the final photos and could not recommend Kam Wickam Photography more highly for any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable photography team to help make their special day unforgettable.
Lauren, 11 days ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Rochester, NY

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment by being first your friend, and second your photographer; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication was always timely, thorough, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work was truly amazing - she perfectly captured our vision and was able to fit so many beautiful, thoughtful, and personal photos into a short time frame without making us feel rushed. Ali was more than prepared on the day, even having extra bobby pins on hand to help bustle my dress. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured our wedding day timeline stayed perfectly on schedule. We are overjoyed with the final photos and cannot recommend Ali Cushing Photography highly enough.
Lexi K., 2 months ago
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RIVELLE MEDIA 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Rochester, NY
  • Offer

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Xenia was the primary wedding photographer for our wedding last year at the the William Vale hotel. We had photo-session both outside and inside, with me changing outfits twice. I couldn’t wish of better pictures as they were literally amazing, ideal and perfect version of me, my husband and us as a couple. Very lucky to had her as a photographer for such an important event for our family, we have got a lifetime amazing memory, thanks to Xenia.
Margarita, 3 years ago
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Juliette Zyg Picture Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Rochester, NY
  • Offer

Hello there!! I'm Juliette, and I've been wedding photographer and videographer for around seven years. I specialize in nostalgic and cinematic photo and video, and mix in-the-moment candids with editorial portraits (usually with flash photos!) Whether you’re having a wild wedding weekend, a thoughtful woodsy elopement or an elegant celebration at an estate, I'm here for it.

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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., 4 months ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rochester, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 7 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Rochester, NY

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., 7 months ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

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

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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She is so incredibly sweet and made us feel so good on our wedding day. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful! I am so grateful I found her!!
Hannah H., 7 months ago
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Anecdote Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Rochester, NY

I am a Professional Journalist and Wedding Photographer from the Hudson Valley and NYC with more than 11 years and over 1,000 Weddings of experience, from most cultural and religious backgrounds you can find in New York :) Now Booking 2025 and 2026.

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Hiring Eddie from Anecdote Photography was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very first phone call, we knew Eddie was the one. He’s funny creative and takes the time to really get to know the couple. And on the wedding day. Wow! His Eddie unique and spectacular photography style captured every special moment of our day in absolute perfection. The photos are simply wonderful, and our guests are still raving about how beautiful the pictures came out. We are thrilled with the incredible work he did when it came to capturing the love at our wedding, and we cannot recommend Eddie enough!!
Ryan B., 2 months ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Rochester, 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., 5 months ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Rochester, 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 worked with Kathryn for our October 2024 Hindu/Jewish blended wedding and were so happy with our decision!! We spoke with MANY photographers during the planning process trying to decide who fit our style and personality leading up to our wedding. Neither of us feel super comfortable in front of the camera so it was important to us that we found someone who truly fit us and what we were looking for. Kathryn's warmth, adventurous spirit, and genuine curiosity about us as a couple really stood out, and we immediately knew she was who we wanted to work with. We had a large wedding with many Hindu/Jewish traditions making the day busy & hectic, but Kathryn's professionalism and calm attitude made us feel at ease. We really appreciated how on top of it she was, sticking to our timeline and facilitating our rather large (and rowdy!) group, all while making the staged photos seamless and the candids from the reception/baraat so special and a true representation our special day. The colors are just magnificent, and we had many guests compliment her work, fun nature, and professionalism throughout the night. Thank you Kathryn for making our day so wonderful!!
Sharon R., 2 months ago
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The Lovely Lens 

5.0

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

Hullo! So you're gettin' hitched (YaaY!), but you’re not super into the idea of the overly-manicured wedding. A+ for you, because this is not your parents’ wedding photography. I'm a farm kid who floats between the journalism and art worlds. I love telling stories as much as I love listening to the stories of others. I’m the type of person who makes up musicals for my own amusement and nurses a soft spot for sci-fi and fantasy. If I’m not taking photos, I’m usually dancing. Or cooking. It’s possible I may have a baking addiction and try to mitigate the damage by forcing the goods on loved ones.

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Celia was incredible to work with. My (now) husband and I are usually pretty awkward in front of a camera so it was really important for us to find a photographer we felt comfortable with. I knew Celia would be that person as soon as we first connected! She's such a warm personality and a very calming presence to have around on a day that can be quite stressful. She did a phenomenal job capturing all of the candid moments of the day and then gave us some direction when she saw a cool opportunity for a shot, which is exactly what we were looking for. The photos she took are stunning and turned out better than we could have ever imagined. We both still cry when we look at them. Highly Highly recommend working with The Lovely Lens for your wedding!!
Kayla S., a month ago
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Lindsay Eileen Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Rochester, 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., 8 months ago
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NorAnna Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Thistle & Bee Photography is based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, and travels all over the world for clients! I love this industry with my entire being, and I pour my heart into every session. Thistle & Bee Photography offers sessions from engagement, elopement, wedding, celebrations, and any other moment worth capturing on camera. I truly believe there is no greater joy of mine than making you feel beautiful, your love stronger, and your memories feel authentically captured each time I pick up my camera.

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Ann was an amazing wedding photographer to work with from the beginning, even in areas that were outside of the photography side! Our 18 month old was integrated into the plan and photos so well! We started working together early and she had a questionnaire that covered everything we could think of. Her style is what drew us in and she did not cease to amaze in the moments that were captured. We are truly grateful to have our day captured and preserved like it was 3
Amanda K., 7 months ago
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Four Cubs Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Rochester, NY
  • Offer

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer dedicated to capturing the magic of your most unforgettable moments. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in creating timeless, heartfelt visuals that celebrate your unique love story. Your wedding isn’t just another event to me—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and I’m here to preserve every genuine smile, happy tear, and joyous laugh. My relaxed and personal approach ensures you feel comfortable, so the moments I capture are as authentic as your love. Let’s create stunning photos and films that you’ll cherish for a lifetime, reliving every beautiful detail of your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Barry's professionalism and dedication to his craft were evident in every aspect of his work at our event. He went above and beyond to ensure that every moment was captured perfectly. From the initial consultation to the delivery of the final photographs, Barry demonstrated a level of professionalism that was truly exceptional. He was punctual, well-prepared, and equipped with top-of-the-line gear to handle any situation. What stood out the most was his ability to anticipate our needs before we even voiced them. He scouted the venue beforehand to identify the best spots for photos, and his attention to detail was remarkable. Barry's commitment to capturing the essence of our event was apparent in his proactive approach – he was always in the right place at the right time, never missing a beat. Moreover, Barry's communication skills were impeccable. He kept us informed throughout the process, making sure our preferences and requests were met. His delivery of the final photographs was prompt, and the quality exceeded our expectations. The images were not just photographs; they were works of art that encapsulated the spirit of our event. Choosing Barry was one of the best decisions we made. His professionalism, coupled with his willingness to go the extra mile, made our experience unforgettable. We highly recommend Barry Daley to anyone seeking a photographer who truly understands the importance of capturing life's most precious moments.
Kathleen Q., a year ago
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Coté and Camera 

5.0

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

Hi there! I’m Emma CotéEwers, your East Coast & Destination Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer! My work is a seamless blend of traditional heirloom portraiture, lively artistic shots, and a little ​photojournalism if the day calls for it. With a true-to-color, film-inspired approach, I strive to craft visuals that capture love, ​laughter, and those beautifully authentic moments that weave together the story of your ​wedding! I feel like these should include fun ​facts? Patsy Cline’s Walkin’ After Midnight is my favorite song and I am currently on my 8th ​nostalgic binge of Gilmore Girls (which might just be fueling my banter lately).

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Emma was an absolute dream to work with! Quick to respond to messages; very helpful with location scouting and wardrobe choices. She promised to have our gallery edited and delivered within 2 weeks of our shoot date and she did not disappoint! My fiancé and I are absolutely in love with our photos - they're everything we had hoped for, and then some! I sent Emma a plethora of inspo photos on Pinterest and now I feel like I have my very own Pinterest board of photos that are all of me and my fiancé - they are perfection! We hope to work with Emma again in the future - cannot recommend her enough!
Katie, 6 months ago
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Jessica Manns Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Rochester, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 6 months ago
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Michelle Kay Photo 

5.0

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

There is nothing I love more than photographing weddings - a day full of raw emotion and I get to document and make art of out it! I'm a newlywed so I totally get what you're going through! We recently adulted hard and bought a house - next up is a dog! Please tag me in all funny dog videos :) I love occasionally working out, always eating cookies, and watching nonstop romantic comedies - especially while I edit (let's not talk about how many times I've seen Dirty Dancing). Can't wait to meet you!

I have told everyone I know that the decision to marry my husband was the first best decision I made and hiring Michelle as our wedding photographer was the second best!! She is hands down the most amazing and talented person to work with on your wedding day! From the very first Email Michelle makes you feel like you guys have been friends for years! She is so down to earth and instantly makes you feel comfortable whether its through email, FaceTime or over the phone she makes it known that she is there for you the entire planning process. Michelle answers every single email almost instantly and no question is ever a dumb question. She will walk you through every single minute of your wedding day to make sure things run smoothly and so you have nothing to worry about the day of, and she even calls the shots when it comes to getting the family in order for family pictures. My biggest concern when looking for a photographer was how I always felt my husband and I weren’t the most photogenic people and we aren’t comfortable in front of the camera and boy was I wrong. Michelle not only captured some of the most beautiful pictures of us together but she captured the pure love we share and feel for each other. Michelle got the pictures back to us so quick and she keeps you in the loop the entire time. If you are on the fence about a wedding photographer do yourself a favor and email her!!!!!
Sam and L., 5 years ago
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Michael Haller Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Rochester, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Michael Haller was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He did such an incredible job capturing all the raw emotion and beautiful moments from our wedding day. He made the whole process super comfortable and fun and had so many creative ideas. Michael is extremely talented and worked diligently to get my husband and I our photos in a timely manner. First he did a mini sneak peak, then a larger sneak peak and then the full album. He did a fantastic job staying in communication to inform us when we would receive each batch of photos. His attention to detail and professionalism made working with him an incredible experience!
Ashley, 13 days ago
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Whitt Photography and Film 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,498
  • Serves Rochester, 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., 4 months ago
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New Pace Weddings 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rochester, NY

New Pace is an award-winning photo & video studio in Ardmore, PA, recognized for consistency, customer service, and stunning visuals. With 17 years of experience, we focus on communication to ease the stress of wedding planning. Our in-house team ensures your time is well spent, reducing your responsibilities and minimizing stress. We also offer content creation services, capturing the excitement and energy of your day—perfect for social media or as a cherished keepsake!

Awarded Best of Zola
The team at New Pace, from the production managers, post-production managers, to the photographers and videographers were absolutely incredible. The entire team was so honest, helpful, and made our day even more special. The photos and videos came out AMAZING. We are so thankful that we chose them to remember our special day.
Devin P., 4 months ago
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Kandid Art Photography 

4.9

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

I’m Artur full-time wedding photographer behind the Kandid Arts. As a wedding photographer with roots in Europe and a heart in the United States, I bring a unique blend of cultural influences and experiences to my craft. Born and raised in Eastern Europe, I developed a passion for photography that has only grown stronger during my last few years in the United States. For the past 6 years, I have dedicated myself to the art of wedding photography, capturing the love and joy of couples on their special day.

Could not say better things about Kandid Art Photography! The process with Artur from start to finish was so easy and he captured my wedding perfectly. My husband and I now have so many beautiful and memorable photos that we can look back on and remember our special day. I would highly recommend Artur and his team a million times. Thank you so so much Artur!
Liliana S., 5 months ago
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LD Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rochester, 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lyn and Melissa are the absolute best duo around! From the very beginning, Lyn made sure I knew she was available for all that I need. Usually people say that just to say it but Lyn actually was there for us! During our wedding Lyn and Melissa tackled our wedding with such class and professionalism. I’ve never seen two people communicate in a way that makes them so unique! Our wedding photos came out so beautifully beyond our wildest dreams. No words can express how greatly blessed we were to have this team give us our memories back. I 100% recommend Lyn and Melissa! You will NOT be disappointed!
Kara and A., 8 months ago
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Kelsey Travis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Rochester, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kelsey was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding! From the very first interaction, Kelsey's warm, friendly and responsive communication style put us at ease. She was quick to respond to all of our questions and made the entire process stress-free. The quality of Kelsey's work is truly incredible - her natural, artistic eye captured us in the most beautiful, natural way, making us feel like our most beautiful selves on our wedding day. We are beyond impressed with the stunning photos she delivered, and would shout from the rooftops about how awesome Kelsey is! We highly recommend Kelsey Travis Photography to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
Becca & J., 4 days ago
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Bonie Weddings 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Rochester, NY

At Bonie Weddings, we specialize in capturing the genuine, unforgettable moments of your big day, from the first kiss to the final dance. Our team of photographers and videographers is committed to telling your unique love story with a timeless style that you'll cherish for a lifetime. We understand that wedding planning can be overwhelming, which is why our in-house planning team is here to streamline the process. With clear communication and personalized support, we handle the details so you can focus on enjoying your special day with less stress.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Bonie has been amazing! She replied promptly to my questions about wedding photography, making communication easy and stress-free. Planning our engagement shoot in Corona was a breeze with her suggestions, and everything went smoothly. Bonie's photography is stunning, and she expertly guided us through poses and backgrounds. I highly recommend her for weddings!
Marcus, a year ago
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Margaret K. Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Rochester, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
I seriously can’t put into words how amazing she was and cannot recommend her enough. She was great to have around on our wedding day and I am so happy with our photos. The groomsmen didn't have their act together, even though she provides a detailed schedule, and she was totally chill about it and was like no biggie I'll be back in 30. My fiancé commented on how awesome she was (didn't comment on any other vendors) and one of his groomsmen did too (see first pic). This was before we even saw the pics and they turned out better than I could have imagined. At one point I told her I was done taking pics I wanted to go talked to people and dance, so was a little worried if we got enough shots, but was blown away with the results. I also told her I didn't care that much about getting ready pics but wanted a lot of guest candids and she delivered. She also got way more getting ready pics than I even expected. We didn't want to spend money on a second photographer and she was fine with that and got all the pics we wanted on her own. She truly listened to what we wanted and was incredible at communication and organization. On top of that, she is one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met, and truly a calming presence during all of the chaos on wedding day. I feel sooo lucky we found her.
Leah K., 6 months ago
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Banker Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Awarded Best of Zola
Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 5 months ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Hello! We are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 weddings in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel so much that we keep our prices affordable- giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red Carpet which gives our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with 505 Media Company, we knew they were going to be the perfect photographers for our wedding. Their communication was fast, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating throughout the entire process. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations - the photos they captured were simply stunning and they made sure to get everything we asked for, even with the long list of inspiration photos we provided. They worked quickly and efficiently on the day, without missing a beat. 505 Media Company were an absolute joy to work with, and so sweet. We will absolutely be recommending them to anyone in need of photo and video services, as well as including them on our preferred vendor list for our event band.
Jennifer D., 25 days ago
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Danny Captures Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Connection is everything, and my passion is to capture human connection in a unique and artistic way. I have one goal behind my craft, to deliver a collection of photos that hold cherished moments, feelings, and the ambience of that special day. I look at my work as a tool that enables my clients to re-live their proposal, engagement or wedding at any point in their lives.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding photos from Danny exceeded all of our expectations. Danny was able to achieve all photos from our photo list and more! His service the day of the wedding was excellent and well organized. Danny stayed throughout the entire wedding, capturing all moments of the wedding. The editing was all done within a month after our wedding!
Jimmy B., 8 months ago
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Tooney White Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,590
  • Serves Rochester, NY

I was born and raised in the Philippines but now call Northern California my home. I've been a photographer for over a decade and that journey has made me come to realize that nothing makes me happier than making those behind my lens feel amazing about themselves. My goal is to be so much more than your photographer. I'd love for you to consider me your friend especially because we'll be spending a lot of time together on your wedding day. Trust me to help fix any strands of hair that get in your face, straighten out your outfits, help you pose, and encourage you to enjoy this momentous day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tooney was the perfect choice for our wedding! She is a beyond talented photographer and our pictures came out perfectly, such an amazing way to remember our day. Pre-wedding everything was communicated well and in a timely manner. The day of she was the perfect blend of directing us and our family to get those more staged shots and then blending into the background for the candid ones. Would 100% recommend for any wedding, special event or family photos the value she offers cannot be matched!
Hannah S., 2 months ago
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Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Rochester, NY
  • Offer

I'm Caz Isaiah, a New York City based wedding photographer, but you can find me in a different city and country every week of the year capturing unforgettable moments in time. I shoot in a cinematic and timeless style making sure to capture raw and candid moments that will make your day look feel a movie. I have over 200,000 followers on social media as well as 10 of millions of image/video views so you can be assured who you’re working with. Let’s create something captivating! Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion Photo

Awarded Best of Zola
After our first photographer fell through, we found Caz and luckily he happened to be available on our wedding date. From the very first contact, he was incredibly responsive (super important to us), friendly and professional. His work looked great so we were excited - then we found out he was featured in Vogue! We were stoked. He was amazing to work with on the wedding day - punctual, friendly, got all the requested shots, and the whole bridal party loved him. We got our pictures back today - and they’re so much better than we could have dreamed of. It’s no wonder he was featured in Vogue - his work is artistic, candid, and beautiful. Thank you Caz for giving us such beautiful memories so we can relive the best day of our lives.
Jackie M., 13 days ago

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About wedding photographers in Rochester, NY

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

A Rochester, NY wedding photographer ranges from $350 to $6,300 and averages at $2,800. 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include John Michael Photography, Imagesxpert Media 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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