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 happiness and closeness of your non-traditional, intimate, religious, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Rochester elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Rochester documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings 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 civil ceremony, quick, self solemnization, 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.

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4 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)
Creative portrait of: Hayley Anne Photography LLC

Hayley Anne is a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Ithaca, NY. With her extensive experience and world reach, she captures weddings in a way that beautifully blends artistry and the wonders 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.

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: 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 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: 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
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