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 mini, secret, quick, 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 visual storyteller, specializing in journalistic-style wedding photography. He skillfully captures authentic moments of the big day, showcasing true personality and style.

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 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 Rochester weddings.
1250 (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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Rochester 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 Rochester wedding day by.
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.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Rochester wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Rochester 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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