New York - Upstate Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near New York - Upstate

Our New York - Upstate photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Schenectady, Hudson Valley

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in New York - Upstate?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your symbolic, modern, religious, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, New York - Upstate documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream New York - Upstate Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate New York - Upstate wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, quick, micro, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

41 New York - Upstate Wedding Photographers...

Travel and destination wedding & elopement photography by Kathryn Cooper

Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photojournalist based in New York and California, specializes in unique wedding & elopement photography worldwide. With a background in travel and humanitarian photography, she offers adventurous couples creative, nontraditional, and joy-filled...

3800 (USD)
Tracey Buyce Wedding Images

Tracey Buyce is a traveling wedding photographer who believes in providing a visual family legacy. Through her work, she aims to capture the emotions and relationships between couples and their loved ones.

4500 (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.

1000 (USD)
Diane Stredicke, Hudson River Wedding Photographer, NY

Specializing in authentic wedding photojournalism, Diane seamlessly weaves artistic flair and technical skill from her film-making background. With over 15 years photographing 350 weddings, she’s celebrated for capturing natural moments and dedicating herself to each client.

4500 (USD)
Hudson Valley Wedding Photography by Kimberly Coccagnia of Upstate New York

Kimberly Coccagnia is an Internationally known Hudson Valley-based wedding photographer. She has been featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine, TLC's 'Say Yes to the Dress' and other popular publications.

7000 (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.

1000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah is a Vermont-based wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing beautiful moments. With a degree in photojournalism, his journalistic style and unobtrusive approach ensure authentic and heartfelt photographs.

6500 (USD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

With a background in editorial and commercial photography for esteemed publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, Oliver Parini brings a unique documentary approach to his work as a New England wedding photographer.

5500 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photography by Will Tee - SW Wedding Photo Studio

Will Tee, co-founder of SW Photo Studio, is an experienced wedding photographer who excels at capturing real moments. His love for travel and exposure to different cultures has made him open-minded and allows him to integrate unique perspectives into his creative...

2000 (USD)
Navarre wedding photography by Matt Kolf in Spain

With a background in art history and photography, Matt Kolf has established himself as a reputable documentary wedding photographer, renowned for his ability to document Catholic weddings in Spain and on the East Coast.

3900 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Dennis Crider

Dennis Crider is a visual storyteller, specializing in journalistic-style wedding photography. He skillfully captures authentic moments of the big day, showcasing true personality and style.

3000 (USD)
Wedding Photographer Brad Resnick

As a documentary wedding photographer, Brad Resnick combines his 8+ years of experience in the wedding industry with a background in theater to artistically capture the most significant moments of your big day.

3200 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Armed with a solid foundation in photojournalism, Kayla Rice is a talented wedding photojournalist who captures candid moments of love and joy.

4900 (USD)
Canada wedding and elopement photographer Esther Gibbons

Esther Gibbons is a traveling wedding photographer specializing in capturing real moments and natural portraits. With a down-to-earth approach and impeccable timing, she puts couples at ease and tells their unique love stories. Since 2009, she has photographed weddings of...

4200 (CAD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photojournalist, combines his passion for the outdoors with his photography. A lover of mountains and coastal waters, he now resides in Vermont with his wife and furball pup.

8000 (USD)
Studio portrait of John Ryan, wedding photographer of J&J Studios, LLC

John Ryan, a highly skilled wedding photojournalist based in Philadelphia, has been capturing the intimate moments of couples' special days since 2011.

3800 (USD)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

In his work as a visual storyteller, Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, combines his formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography with a journalistic style, capturing beautiful and timeless moments.

4000 (USD)
New England wedding photojournalism and lifestyle portraits by Joanna Banks-Morgan

Highly skilled wedding photographer Joanna Banks-Morgan is based in Vermont. With a background in journalism and film, she studied at Cardiff University and gained experience at Westcountry Television. Joanna founded Sixpence Studios in 2008 and has since been dedicated to...

6450 (USD)
Rustbelt Mayberry Wedding Photographer, Erin Ninehouser

Erin Ninehouser is an Eastern USA-based wedding photographer with more than two decades of experience. She captures emotion-filled moments and emphasizes documentary photography in her work. Through her passion for community and non-profit work, she has photographed...

3600 (USD)
Megan Rei, Documentary Style Wedding Photographer

With a passion for storytelling through images, Megan Rei is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Washington metropolitan area. Combining her experience in dog photography with her love for traveling, Megan strives to create a visual narrative that captures...

4000 (USD)
Wedding and engagement portraits by Michelle Arlotta

With a documentary approach, wedding photographer Michelle Arlotta is a visual storyteller. Through her authentic captures, she brings raw emotion to life and delivers beautiful results.

3650 (USD)
Rylan Lott Wedding Photographer: Expertly documenting the romance, laughter, and tears of your special day with skill and artistry.

Wedding photographer Rylan Earle-Lott specializes in photojournalistic style captures in the Greater Philadelphia region. With a focus on authentic connections and candid moments, Rylan excels in documenting unique and unconventional celebrations that showcase the...

4000 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson of Boston, MA, is an experienced wedding photographer with a photojournalism degree. His work has been published in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. Drawing on storytelling skills, he captures the essence of every...

4300 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

3500 (USD)

James Nix is an experienced NC wedding photographer with 15 years of experience as a photojournalist. He specializes in capturing unique moments to make your day special and create meaningful artwork with professionalism and enthusiasm.

2500 (USD)
Will Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

With a documentary approach and a passion for visual storytelling, Will Han captures life's genuine moments of love. As a wedding photographer, he uses his camera to authentically document the emotions and experiences of couples.

3000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer David Butler II

David Butler II is a renowned wedding photojournalist who specializes in capturing moments with a journalistic style. With a portfolio that includes portraiture, news, and sports photography, his work has been featured in various esteemed outlets such as Sports Illustrated...

2800 (USD)

Geoff Hansen, a wedding photojournalist with a unique style, has been capturing special moments since 1994. With a background in photojournalism and a degree from the University of Minnesota, Geoff's unobtrusive approach allows him to create candid wedding images.

1500 (USD)
Portrait of Bill Tse, Wedding Photographer

Having shot weddings in the NY and New England area for over 20 years, Bill Tse is renowned for his exceptional blend of photojournalistic and traditional styles. He is a highly experienced, award-winning photographer who graduated from the New York Institute of Photography...

2300 (USD)
Soft box party scene portrait of wedding photographer Joey Curry of the USA WPJA

From a young age, Joey Curry had a passion for photography that surpassed his animating dreams. Mesmerized by his mother's camera, he developed a deep addiction to capturing the world around him.

4000 (USD)
Weddings by Ryan & Kate for elopements and marriage photography - Studio Portrait of Ryan Howard Sigesmund

Ryan Howard Sig is a commercial and editorial photographer specializing in weddings. With a background in multimedia arts and a passion for photography developed while traveling in Europe, Ryan has been capturing beautiful moments since 2004.

7500 (USD)
A Portrait of Valerie Rosen - Destination Wedding Photographer

Montreal's Valerie Rosen is a talented wedding photographer with a passion for documenting the human experience. Her expertise in street and social documentary photography was honed during her time living and working in Asia and Central America, and her worldwide...

3950 (CAD)
BW studio portrait of Kristen Beck Wedding Photography

Kristen's nearly twenty years of experience have shaped her wedding photography and videography. Her detailed eye captures meaningful moments, reflecting her unwavering commitment and passion for the art of visual storytelling.

4800 (USD)
Lifestyle Portrait of Kimberly Kunda Wedding Photographer During Fall

Kimberly Kunda is an Eastern USA wedding photographer, with a photography background that started with her parents. Growing up, she was taught that passion and desire are the secrets to success. The results have been hundreds of articles and prints that she has poured her...

3000 (USD)
Pamela Anticole - WPJA Member Photographer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pamela Anticole, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a renowned wedding photographer with over 20 years of experience. She excels in capturing authentic moments, specializing in the joy of couples and the lively dynamics of young families.

4100 (USD)
Josh Kuckens, a professional wedding photographer based in Vermont, stands smiling in natural light.

With a background in photojournalism, Josh approaches wedding photography through an authentic, documentary lens, skillfully capturing real emotions while making formal portraits efficient and stress-free.

5000 (USD)
Portrait of Jaclyn Teixeira, a New England Wedding Photojournalist

New England photographer Jaclyn Teixeira has 18 years in weddings, portraits, and couples photography. Her candid style emphasizes real emotions over poses, and she brings her artistic background, once a Marvel colorist, to her international travel-based photography.

3250 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Vermont wedding photographer Sally Carpenter

Sally Carpenter’s lifelong passion for photography began in her grandmother’s darkroom. Merging fine art training with influences from documentary masters, she thoughtfully documents vivid moments at weddings while pursuing her love for artistic street photography and...

4500 (USD)
Portrait of WPJA photographer Joseph Antony from Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto-based documentary wedding photographer Joseph (Jo) Antony co-leads Jo Anto Photography with his wife, capturing love stories through candid, authentic imagery inspired by years of creative industry experience.

599 (CAD)

3 more photographers available for your wedding...

1699 US Dollar

PA Documentary Wedding Photos | Editorial, Corporate, News, Fashion: William Thomas Cain

Jamison in Pennsylvania, United States

CAPTURING LIFE'S FLEETING MOMENTS, FRAMING THE HUMAN ESSENCE

William Thomas Cain is a professional photojournalist whose body of work spans from editorial to commercial in his 35 years of experience. He accredits his diverse background...

2500 US Dollar

Memory Lane Studios: Tharun Palla

Hartford in Connecticut, United States
3000 US Dollar

Eunhee Choi

Centreville in Virginia, United States
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving New York - Upstate Couples

New York - Upstate Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Ivory Acres Wedding Venue in Frewsburg, NY, the bride playfully flips back her veil for a kiss with the groom. Both smile joyfully under a canopy of trees during their after-ceremony portraits.
In Rhinebeck, NY, the shadows of the couple’s kissing profiles are cast onto a tree trunk, blending beautifully with the forest surroundings.
In Rhinebeck, NY, the couple stands face to face at a lookout, sharing laughter as the sunset glows warmly behind them.
A joyful moment captured at The Erlowest on Lake George, NY, as a man holds a toddler on his lap and they share a playful interaction with a small boy during cocktail hour, beautifully documented.
An emotional moment captured at The Erlowest on Lake George, NY, as the groom’s mother, visibly moved, walks down the aisle with his sister, who also officiated the outdoor ceremony under trees and sunlight.
A lively moment captured at The Erlowest on Lake George, NY, as the groom and his wedding party celebrate on a fast-moving boat, cheering with fists overhead and leaving a wake behind—a raucous scene beautifully documented.
At Glenora Winery in Dundee, New York, a bride steps away during the ceremony to express her love to her grandmother, who bursts into tears.
At Fulkerson Farmhouse in Dundee, New York, the couple rushes away from the vineyards after family photos, running late as they head to the ceremony.
Union Vale, NY — A long night exposure captures a cool couple with motion blur, creating a dreamy and artistic wedding portrait that emphasizes movement and atmosphere in the nighttime setting.
Wedding guest playfully sucks the bride's toe on a bus ride home from a Cornell University wedding in Ithaca, NY.
At Liberty View Farm in New York, a groom wipes away tears during a reading at an outdoor wedding. The award-winning photograph highlights the photographer's skill at documenting the emotional moments of a ceremony.
At Blooming Hill Farm in New York, two guests react with surprise as their Jenga tower topples. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer’s skill at documenting the candid, fun-filled moments of a wedding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of New York - Upstate 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 New York - Upstate wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best New York - Upstate wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top New York - Upstate 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my New York - Upstate 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 New York - Upstate wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND New York - Upstate WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kaleigh & Brent

Photo by James Nix

Brent and I, as well as our entire family and friends, are absolutely in love with all of our pictures... People have told us our pictures look like they are out of a magazine. All of our pictures truly document our wedding day from start to finish even including all of the small details. We couldn't be more pleased... Thank you so much James!

Bride and groom kissing at their rooftop garden wedding ceremony in Montreal, Quebec - Santropol Roulant

Amy & Chris

Photo by Esther Gibbons

I just teared up watching this. The slideshow is perfect. The song, the mood... it’s all perfect. Thank you so much for everything. We adore the photo albums and all the wonderful photos. It means so much to us, and you’ll help us cherish those memories forever. Thanks again for everything. Yer the best! A gem, truly.

The bride and groom dance romantically at their Edgewater, Maryland wedding

Christina and Zane

Photo by Matt Kolf

Matt, you were the absolute best choice for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, your communication was quick, thorough, and client-centered. You and your team were kind, attentive, and always available to answer our questions and ensure we felt supported throughout the entire process. Your work was truly flawless - the photos are beautiful, creative, and professional, capturing every emotion and moment in its most raw and artistic form, but beautified. The colors, lighting, and feeling evoked in every photo are a dream come true. If some wants a wedding album that captures the most candid, real moments of your day with the most creative and artistic lens, your are the photographer to book. You had a unique ability to be present and immersed in our day without ever feeling intrusive. He allowed us to direct the shots we wanted, but also knew exactly what to capture on his own. We didn't feel like our day was dominated by photo taking, but we know every important moment was beautifully documented, which is the perfect combination. You went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect, and we are thrilled with the stunning, documentary-style wedding album that perfectly reflects our special day. We have not stopped looking at each photo in awe, with every guest telling us how perfectly you captured the day. On top of all that, you were KIND, fun, caring, and extremely reliable. You truly go above and beyond in being both a pleasure to be around and a flawless wedding vendor. You thought of everything, and were extremely responsive throughout the whole process. Booking you was the best decision we made for our wedding. For those looking for a wedding photographer, do not look any further - book Matt and you will be making the greatest decision for your big day!