Buffalo Wedding Photographers

Buffalo Wedding Photographers

Our Buffalo photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Niagara Falls, Eggertsville, Kenmore, West Seneca, Depew, Tonawanda, Lockport, Lackawanna, Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, Aurora, Lewiston, Grand island, Hamburg, Wheatfield, Cheektowaga, Elma, Evans

Buffalo Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Buffalo - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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, Buffalo documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Buffalo Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Buffalo 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, secret, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Buffalo Wedding Venues

6 Buffalo Wedding Photographers...

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 Buffalo weddings.
3000 (USD)

Ken Pak is a Metro Capital DC area wedding photographer who captures the most natural once in a lifetime moments through his lenses. With unmatched creativity, dedication, and a professional attitude, he freezes wedding moments and makes them as beautiful as the couple...

Ken Pak

Washington DC in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
3900 (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 Buffalo weddings.
1000 (USD)
NY wedding photography by Amelia Beamish

Amelia Beamish is a professional photographer who takes a documentary approach to capturing weddings. Her storytelling through visual imagery is unparalleled, as she captures honest moments in an unobtrusive manner. Her work has been featured in renowned publications such...

Amelia Beamish

Syracuse in New York, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
1250 (USD)
Creative portrait of: Hayley Anne Photography LLC

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 Buffalo weddings.
1000 (USD)
Rochester wedding photography by Bob Kniley of Upstate New York

Bob Kniley

Lima in New York, US *Now booking Buffalo weddings.
3300 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Buffalo Couples

Buffalo Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Buffalo, New York Church wedding photos - the mothers light their part of the unity candle

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Buffalo 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 Buffalo wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Buffalo wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Buffalo 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.
Q: Who are the best Buffalo wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Buffalo 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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