Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Rochester Wedding Photographers
Rochester Wedding Photographers
Our Rochester photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Canandaigua, Brockport, Brighton, Chili, Churchville, Clarkson, Fairport, Hamlin, Henrietta, Honeoye Falls, Irondequoit, Mendon, Ogden, Parma, Penfield, Perinton, Pittsford, Riga, Rush, Scottsville, Spencerport, Webster, Wheatland
Rochester Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Rochester - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Rochester 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 Rochester 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, Rochester documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Rochester Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Rochester 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, courthouse, fast, 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.
5 Rochester Wedding Photographers...
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 Rochester weddings.3000 (USD)
Rachel Philipson is a highly respected New York wedding photographer who approaches her craft with a documentary style. By utilizing storytelling and visual elements, she captures the essence of each wedding, creating authentic and captivating images that narrate the couple...
Rachel Philipson
Ithaca in New York, US *Now booking Rochester weddings.1000 (USD)
Amelia Beamish, a wedding photojournalist known for her journalistic style, captures honest moments in an unobtrusive and professional manner. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications like National Geographic Kids, showcasing her ability to tell a visual story...
Amelia Beamish
Syracuse in New York, US *Now booking Rochester weddings.1250 (USD)
Hayley Anne is an Ithaca, NY-based wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience and hundreds of weddings photographed worldwide, from Hawaii to Europe. Her unique style combines an artistic documentary flair with a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature.
Hayley Anne
Ithaca in New York, US *Now booking Rochester weddings.1000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Rochester Couples
Rochester Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Rochester wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Rochester marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Rochester engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find reviews of Rochester wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Rochester wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Rochester 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 Rochester wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Rochester photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Rochester wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
