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 DIY - do it yourself, justice of the peace, small, 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 Rochester Wedding Venues

5 Rochester Wedding Photographers...

Rochester wedding photography by Bob Kniley of Upstate New York

Bob Kniley

Lima in New York, US *Now booking Rochester weddings.
3300 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Dennis Crider

Dennis Crider is a Northern United States-based wedding photographer offering documentary-style photos with tailored touches to showcase your personality and style. He will work hard to capture the best non-fake, unscripted and organic moments of your wedding day.

Dennis Crider

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

Rachel Philipson is a renowned New York wedding photographer with over 25 years of experience. A graduate of Montserrat College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, she has honed her talent to capturing timeless images that tell the story of the wedding day.

Rachel Philipson

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

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)
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 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.

A couple in front of a vibrant, hand-painted bus in the scenic Grateful Woods of Kerhonkson, New York, captured in a creative engagement wedding photography session
Rochester, NY	Flowers & Sun = Sunflowers in this colorful engagement couple photo portrait session

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: Who are the best Rochester wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Rochester documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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