Buffalo Wedding Photographers

Buffalo Wedding Photographers

Our Buffalo photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Niagara Falls, Eggertsville, Kenmore, West Seneca, Depew, Tonawanda, Lockport, Lackawanna, Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, Aurora, Lewiston, Grand island, Hamburg, Wheatfield, Cheektowaga, Elma, Evans

Buffalo Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Buffalo - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Buffalo photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Buffalo elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Buffalo documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Buffalo Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Buffalo wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

New York - Upstate WPJA members are ready to document any themed, city hall, town hall, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Buffalo Wedding Venues

6 Buffalo Wedding Photographers...

Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Dennis Crider

Dennis Crider is a visual storyteller with a documentary approach to wedding photography. His unobtrusive style ensures authentic and organic moments are captured, telling the unique story of your big day.

Dennis Crider

Loudonville in Ohio, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
3000 (USD)

Ken Pak, a wedding storyteller known for his documentary approach, captures the authentic moments of love with his camera, creating stunning visuals that tell a compelling story.

Ken Pak

Washington DC in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
3900 (USD)

Rachel Philipson, a skilled wedding photojournalist, is known for her authentic and unobtrusive approach to capturing moments of a couple's big day. With over 25 years of experience and a degree in photography, she uses her journalistic style to create timeless images.

Rachel Philipson

Ithaca in New York, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
1000 (USD)
NY wedding photography by Amelia Beamish

Amelia Beamish is a renowned artistic photographer specializing in documentary wedding coverage. She founded her photography business in 2010 after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography and the Digital Image from FIT in New York, NY. Her extraordinary...

Amelia Beamish

Syracuse in New York, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
1250 (USD)
Rochester wedding photography by Bob Kniley of Upstate New York

Bob Kniley

Lima in New York, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
3300 (USD)
Creative portrait of: Hayley Anne Photography LLC

Hayley Anne, a renowned documentary wedding photographer from Ithaca, NY, brings her seasoned expertise to capture the essence of weddings around the world. With an artistic approach, she accentuates the natural beauty found within each celebration.

Hayley Anne

Ithaca in New York, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
1000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Buffalo Couples

Buffalo Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Buffalo wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Buffalo marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Buffalo engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Buffalo, New York Church wedding photos - the mothers light their part of the unity candle

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Buffalo wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Buffalo wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Buffalo wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Buffalo wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Buffalo wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Buffalo photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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