The Best Wedding Photographers in Rochester, NY

The Best Wedding Photographers in Rochester, NY

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757 Wedding Photographers in Rochester, NY

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Lily Catherine Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Hi! My name is Lily and I am the founder and head photographer at Lily Catherine Photography. My business focuses on capturing the best in whoever is in front of the camera. I shoot 15-20 Weddings, 10-20 Engagements, 5-10 Family and a handful of real estate jobs every year. When I'm not working, I'm spending time with my husband and three children.

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Lily is absolutely wonderful to work with! We had originally scheduled with her for our wedding last year, but when COVID hit, we had to postpone to summer 2021. Lily was very flexible and understanding of our needs. We had her shoot our small, at-home wedding, and the pictures could not have turned out nicer. We've given several as gifts to our parents and grandparents, and everyone absolutely loved them. Lily also shot and organized our engagement shoot this past fall. My husband and I are not the most natural people in front of a camera, but Lily was great with telling us what to do and where to be. And those photos turned out wonderfully as well! She is always on top of communication - as many engaged couples may know, it is easy to get lost in the many details of planning - and she makes you feel like you are top priority. We can't wait for her to shoot our celebration this summer!
Erin P., 4 years ago
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BGF Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Rochester, NY

Hello there! My name is Billy. Thank you for stopping by! I am based in Buffalo and photograph in the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Finger Lakes areas. Your wedding day will be filled with wonderful fleeting moments with your loved ones. Let's create memories together that will last a lifetime. Every wedding is different and I will tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

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Billy is a true professional and we cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work he did at our wedding. Billy's passion for photography is evident, and his ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera was truly a gift. He used his art and photography skills to capture every special moment throughout our wedding. Billy perfectly captured the joy, love, and emotion of our special day. Every image brought back a flood of happy memories, reminding us of the love and joy we shared on that special day. Billy not only captured our wedding day, but also created lasting memories that we will treasure for a lifetime. We highly recommend Billy to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated wedding photographer.
Charity C., 5 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rochester, NY
  • Offer



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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From our first interaction, Sean and his team at Portraits By Sean were prompt, personable, and clear in their communication. Their exceptional, professional, and quick work captured the essence of our special day perfectly. Sean was laid back and brought great energy to our wedding, seamlessly capturing all the important moments without ever being intrusive. We had nothing but a positive and truly exceptional experience working with Sean from start to finish. Not only were our photos top-notch, but he took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to beautifully document all the candid, unscripted moments that made our wedding day so memorable. I'd give Sean 10 stars if I could!
Amber S., 3 months ago
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Valerie Marie Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500

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., 4 months ago
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Tatiana Ariola Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,750

Hello! My name is Tatiana, and I've been a photographer for 10+ years. I went to RIT for Advertising Photography, and have been doing portraiture and commercial work full time for 5+ years. I've recently started my full time wedding photographer journey and am loving meeting couples and helping to celebrate their love! In my freetime, I enjoy hiking, traveling, reading, and hanging out with my dog, Gracie! Looking forward to connecting!

Awarded Best of Zola
Tatiana did my engagement and wedding photos. My now husband and I are very awkward people but she did a great job bringing us out of our shell so the photo taking process felt natural. And the photos she sent back were stunning, thank you Tatiana for catching our new beginning so beautifully.
Celia P., a year ago
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Abigail Lynn Photography 

5.0

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

I'm SO glad you're here! I'm Abby, a photographer born and raised in the heart of the Finger Lakes (and will never let anyone forget it- proud Keuka girl for life!) currently living in Rochester, NY. I'm a dog-loving, sunflower obsessed, enneagram two, people person. And newly married to the sweetest of sweet husbands.

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What can I possibly express with words alone about Abby Arnold and her team? Abby is an exceptional human being and professional. She feels simultaneously like an unknowable entity and a long time friend or family member. She makes her clients feel extremely comfortable while also being so well-organized and accommodating. She has excellent artistic direction. I barely had to do anything, and when I look at my photos I feel like I don't know myself. I have never looked so beautiful, I didn't know I could even take pictures like this! She and her team worked overtime to make all my dreams come true, and I will be forever grateful for their hard work and dedication. These photos of my family and friends, who are from all over the country, finally all together in one place, will be cherished for the rest of my life. I would hire Abby and her team a million zillion times over, and I think you should too. Give her the opportunity to read your late night emails with all your pinterest inspiration attached. Allow her to soothe your anxieties about not looking tall enough or not knowing how to pose. Watch in awe as she wrangles your unpredictable family members into one beautiful photo you will value for the rest of your days. She is amazingly talented and a great person to be around in general. I will be forever thankful!
Miranda M., a month ago
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Megan Dailor Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,450

Hey there, I’m Megan! I’m a wedding photographer based in Rochester, NY that specializes in truly connecting with my couples. I live for the moments when I can capture my couples being entirely and authentically themselves. The icing on the cake is delivering them the most beautiful images to look back on and watching their families grow for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
Megan Dailor Photography is a wonderful vendor partner to work with. As a florist, I can count on Megan to capture all the intricate details that the couple has put so much time into, like their beautiful floral arrangements. Megan's work is truly timeless, showcasing her skilled and exceptional eye for detail. She has a way of making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, thanks to her professionalism and great sense of humor. Megan also loves talking to her clients about their furry family members and tries to incorporate them into the engagement and wedding photos whenever possible. I highly recommend Megan Dailor Photography for couples looking for a talented, personable, and detail-oriented wedding photographer.
Lisa Melfi, a month ago
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Julia Hart 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $20,000

We are happily married and working together as husband and wife, capturing your memories and making them last a lifetime. Julia Hart is about our experience with the people we work with. We give you what we believe should be given to a client. Our time, our patience, our honesty, our dedication, and our best work. We want to capture those wild weddings - deep in the woods, on the beach, bright pops of color, stunning florals, sneakers-under-the-dress weddings. We live for the little in between candid moments that you’ll look back at and think - they were capturing this!? Your happiness is what makes Julia Hart thrive.

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Julia and her husband were absolutely amazing! We are so happy we decided to have them be apart of our wedding day. Our photos are timeless and they are wonderful people to work with. We are speechless with our photos and the quality they are. We can’t wait to use her for all of our family photos in the future. 10/10 recommend Julia Hart!
Jenna G., 2 months ago
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Lydia Anne Photography LLC Photo + Video 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Offer

As the owner and head photographer at Lydia Anne Photography, I feel incredibly blessed to be able to document the love between two individuals and create memories that will last a lifetime. Having the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people each day is truly a joy and I am grateful for the trust they place in me to capture such special moments. Whether it's a wedding, engagement shoot, or family portrait session, my goal is to make each client feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, resulting in beautiful and authentic images that truly reflect their unique personalities and love story.

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I got to work with Lydia during a branding shoot and she was spactacular!
Katie, 2 years ago
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Kandid Arts Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn't be happier with the stunning pics from our wedding! Artur captured every moment with such elegance and creativity. The photos tell the story of our day perfectly, as well as video! Drone footage was amazing!
Michele and S., 6 months ago
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Jacalyn Meyvis Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,600

Hi, I'm Jacalyn — the photographer behind Jacalyn Meyvis Photography in Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes. Photos should be timeless. No trendy wedding filters here. On a day as special as this, you should remember all of the important moments. In a way you'll love both now and in 20 years.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am SO glad I chose Jacalyn to take our wedding photos! As someone much more comfortable behind the camera, I was determined to find someone I could really trust with my very specific vision. Jacalyn delivered and more! Jacalyn took photos on our wedding day and during our Vietnamese tea ceremony the night prior. We also asked her to add on Super 8 film for our wedding day - and it was worth every penny! (For shooting the Super 8, she was accompanied by her second shooter, Bekah, who was equally amazing!) Jacalyn is truly a professional through and through. She was extremely organized throughout the entire wedding planning process and kept communication open. On the wedding day, I was stressed about a lot of things - but the photos were not one of them! Throughout the day, she was able to capture so many special moments that I would never have even seen otherwise given how preoccupied my husband and I were. I am eternally grateful for her ability to capture such details through her work. She not only has a great eye and instinct, but her editing style is impeccable. It's so timeless and natural, and exactly what I wanted! My husband and I are already talking about booking subsequent photoshoots with her for anniversaries and future events.
Michelle, 4 months ago
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Loryn Payne Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600

I'm Loryn, the storyteller behind the camera! My background and experience as a professional photographer will allow you to simply enjoy the fairy tale day you’ve always dreamed of while trusting your story is being creatively and beautifully written in photos. In high school I took a film photography course that ignited my love for capturing magical moments with a camera. I've been working professionally since 2017. It's this passion for preserving memories to last a lifetime which inspires my documentary style photography that uniquely tells the story of your day.

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Loryn did an absolute phenomenal job photographing our wedding! She is so unique in the way where she captures the most beautiful & natural moments. She was so patient with group pictures and made sure we got exactly what we dreamed about. She listened to everything we wanted out of a photographer and always made sure everyone was on the same page. From start to finish, everyone is so incredibly happy with the hard work she put in making these pictures something we will treasure forever. She will make any wedding even more magical and we cannot recommend her enough!
Hope + B., a year ago
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Michael Fisher Photography 

5.0

Rochester, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,450

Personally, I’ll totally take timeless and authentic over trendy any day. To me, authentic moments always make for more beautiful and personal photographs. Because of this, it’s truly important to me that your wedding pictures say something real about you and who you are as a couple at the beginning, on this day together.

My now husband and I cannot stop raving about what a pleasure it was to work with Michael- from our engagement shoot to the big day, he was a true professional while also bringing a calming and positive energy to every shoot. My parents and numerous guests have commented on how friendly he was, putting everyone at ease and capturing memories we will cherish for a lifetime. The photos are exactly what we asked for, and better than we could have wished for. Thank you Michael!!! Mary and Justin
Mary S., 4 months ago
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Sarah O Photo 

5.0

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

I am a photojournalist at heart. I capture the authentic, unique moments of your wedding day to help you remember not only how awesome you looked, but how it felt to celebrate your love with all of your favorite people.

Sarah is an amazing person and photographer. She really worked with me and my husband to deliver amazing photo sessions and photos. She not only made us feel comfortable during our engagement session, she made us have fun. And during the planning sessions for the wedding Sarah was so easy to work with and plan with. At the wedding Sarah and her assistant really got all the best shots and angles. She was directing us and our party as needed and she joined us on the dance floor to get the most amazing shots. We can’t thank her enough for such an amazing wonderful experience.
Andrea M., a year ago
Kathryn Anne Photography, Rochester 

5.0

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

Nice to Meet You, I’m Katie! I am an editorial wedding and elopement based in Rochester, NY. I specialize in digital and 35mm film photography, and aim to create art that is ethereal, emotional, and elegant. I love being creative, documenting moments in an artistic way, and truly celebrating with my couples!

Katie and her team at Kathryn Anne Photography were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From our first meeting, Katie's kind, clear, and consistent communication made me know I had picked the right photographer. On the big day, Katie made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera while capturing timeless photos that were pure art and exactly what we envisioned. My husband didn't quite understand why photography was such a priority initially, but once we got our sneak peeks, we were both blown away by the images. Katie truly went above and beyond to deliver work that I can only describe as literal perfection. Her artistic eye and attention to detail resulted in photos that we will treasure for decades to come. I cannot recommend Katie highly enough for any couple looking for stunning, emotional wedding photography that far exceeds expectations.
Emily C., 5 months 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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