The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Gainesville, NY

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Gainesville, NY

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270 Wedding Photographers in Gainesville, NY

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BGF Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

Hello there! My name is Billy. Thank you for stopping by! My style of work is candid photojournalistic and I aim to capture you as you are on your wedding day. I am based in Buffalo and photograph in the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Finger Lakes areas. Your wedding day will be filled with wonderful fleeting moments with your loved ones. Let's create memories together that will last a lifetime. Every wedding is different and I will tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

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Billy is a true professional and we cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work he did at our wedding. Billy's passion for photography is evident, and his ability to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera was truly a gift. He used his art and photography skills to capture every special moment throughout our wedding. Billy perfectly captured the joy, love, and emotion of our special day. Every image brought back a flood of happy memories, reminding us of the love and joy we shared on that special day. Billy not only captured our wedding day, but also created lasting memories that we will treasure for a lifetime. We highly recommend Billy to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated wedding photographer.
Charity C., 7 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Gainesville, NY



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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Portraits By Sean was an exceptional choice for our wedding photography. They had great communication from start to finish, which made the planning process smooth and stress-free. They were extremely helpful in getting all the photos we wanted and more - Sean was very thorough, very prompt and very patient in capturing every moment. He arrived early and was extremely patient in making sure we got everything done that we wanted. We couldn't be happier with the quality of their work and the value they provided on our special day.
Corinne Z., 3 months ago
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Banker Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

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Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 7 months ago
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Traci Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Gainesville, NY
  • Offer

Hello! Thank you for your interest. Photography, for me, is about more than just images; it's about capturing emotions, connections, and the little details that make your day unique. I blend documentary photojournalism with fine art portraiture, and I capture your wedding in a joyful and romantic way meant to stand the test of time. Most of all, I'm here to help tell your story and have a whole lot of fun while doing it. My style is timeless. Photos that steer clear of editing trends- true to color images that authentically capture your wedding colors and skin tones. Your photos should be as beautiful in ten years as they are today.

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I can’t say enough good things about Traci. I am so glad we found her and couldn’t have imagined our day without her. She was so caring and so attentive to our day. Our photos came out better than I could’ve imagined and we are so incredibly happy!!!
Veronica, 2 months ago
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Jaimie Ellis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

I’m not just your wedding photographer. I’m here to make your life easier. You have one job on your wedding day - to soak in all the love and emotions & to celebrate it all with your family and friends. It should be the BEST. DAY. EVER. When you book with me I become your wedding guru and new BFF 😉 I work hand in hand with you to figure out every detail of your wedding day timeline so your day is easy-peasy and you have stunning photos to remember it by. 

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We cannot recommend Jaimie enough for your photographer! Her planning and communication before our wedding was helpful and she put together a timeline that worked for our vision of the day. She highlighted all the details we were hoping for and her experience at our venue (Buffalo Botanical Gardens) definitely showed in our photos and ease during the day. Her poses and prompts made our photos beautiful and romantic! Her overall demeanor added so much to our day, and we are so thankful for our experience with Jaimie!
Allie & C., 3 years ago
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Brittany Ford Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

I am a New York based wedding photographer, but I am always down to travel and get out of the snow belt. I have been shooting for years but as of the last few, I decided to make this wonderful hobby a full time career.

Brittany Ford Photography, LLC was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, Brittany provided clear and timely responses to all of our questions, putting our minds at ease during the wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, Brittany's calm and professional demeanor helped our wedding day flow seamlessly, and her breathtaking, candid photos perfectly captured all the special moments that were so meaningful to us. Brittany went above and beyond to ensure we had fun and felt comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in photos that we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Brittany Ford Photography highly enough to any couples looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Ashley A., 5 months ago
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Lindsay DeDario Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

I'm a storytelling photographer specializing in photojournalism inspired weddings. I'm an actual photojournalist too! My work has been viewed internationally in publications such as National Geographic, Time, Rolling Stone, People, Reuters, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Newsweek, Aljazeera, NBC, CBS, CNN, BBC, MSNBC, CBC, Reddit, Buzzfeed, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Esquire, and more. When I'm not taking photos you may find me mountaineering, playing an accordion or piano, tending to my tiny house and tiny garden or riding my bike here, there, and ev'ry where. Also, I'm afraid of gum.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough great things about Lindsay as our wedding photographer. She has such a talent for capturing emotion and truly telling the story of your wedding day through her photos. So many of her photos bring me right back to how I was feeling in those moments. She shoots a perfect blend of traditional portraits and the candid "in-between" memories. She captures details and moments that you never even realized she was there to catch. During the formal portraits she does a great job helping you feel comfortable and giving posing directions. However, I truly think she stands apart because of her ability to capture “real” moments and be discreet during parts of the day where she isn't explicitly giving direction, while still getting every aspect you could want (e.g. during the ceremony, dance floor, etc.). She has some angles of our ceremony that I still don’t know how she was able to capture them, we didn’t even notice she was right there! Her work truly speaks for itself. I am so very grateful that we chose her to photograph our wedding and that we have continued to work with her in the years since our wedding for our maternity, newborn and family photos. Lindsay has truly become a friend in the process of being our wedding photographer. I recommend her to all of my friends who are planning their weddings and I look forward to working with her in the future.
Mindy M., 5 years ago
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Moonshine Studio of Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

Weddings, births, celebrations—the priceless moments that make up a life. At Moonshine we’re love-obsessed. We live to photograph all that matters to you with a vision that’s creative, unique and personal; as special as the time you share with your loved ones, forever captured to keep & share always.

Megan was the first photographer that we sat down with to discuss our wedding photography and after that first meeting, we felt zero need to speak with anyone else because we loved her so much. She and her sister photographed our wedding and did a phenomenal job. We received hundreds of photos within 3 weeks of our wedding and we couldn't be happier with them. We can't wait to see them all once they are done being edited. They were a dream to work with and I am so happy we went with Moonshine!
Andrea S., 8 months ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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Eivan's Photo & Video was an exceptional choice for our wedding photography. From the start, their communication throughout the booking process was excellent - they were responsive, informative, and helpful in answering all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, their team of photographers and videographers were professional, passionate, and patient with all of our guests and family members, ensuring they captured every special moment. Eivan's just recently shot our engagement photos as well, and we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Eivan's Photo & Video to any couple looking for a talented and dedicated team to document their wedding day.
Nudelissan H., 5 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Gainesville, NY
  • Offer

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment by being first your friend, and second your photographer; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

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From the moment we connected with Ali Cushing Photography, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Ali's communication was always timely, thorough, and friendly, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. Her work was truly amazing - she perfectly captured our vision and was able to fit so many beautiful, thoughtful, and personal photos into a short time frame without making us feel rushed. Ali was more than prepared on the day, even having extra bobby pins on hand to help bustle my dress. Her meticulous attention to detail ensured our wedding day timeline stayed perfectly on schedule. We are overjoyed with the final photos and cannot recommend Ali Cushing Photography highly enough.
Lexi K., 4 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 120+ weddings booked in 34 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ledd Lens LLC provided exceptional photography and videography services for our wedding. From start to finish, their communication was clear, prompt, and stress-free. On the big day, the photographers and videographers blended seamlessly to capture all of the special moments without ever feeling intrusive. The end result is a gorgeous collection of photos and a wedding video that far exceeded our expectations in capturing the joy and love of our special day. We couldn't recommend Ledd Lens more highly for any couple looking to preserve beautiful memories of their wedding through top-notch photography and videography.
Lisset M., 8 months ago
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Juliette Zyg Picture Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

Hello there!! I'm Juliette, and I've been wedding photographer and videographer for around seven years. I specialize in nostalgic and cinematic photo and video, and mix in-the-moment candids with editorial portraits (usually with flash photos!) Whether you’re having a wild wedding weekend, a thoughtful woodsy elopement or an elegant celebration at an estate, I'm here for it.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our very first call, I just knew Juliette was our photographer! She’s so down-to-earth and kind, and she immediately made us feel so comfortable—like we were working with an old friend. She’s insanely talented (seriously, her work speaks for itself), but it’s her warmth and energy that make her truly special. The second she and her husband showed up for our wedding weekend, we knew we made the right choice. They’re just such genuinely kind people, and everyone in our family and wedding party were impressed and loved them immediately (without even seeing a photo). Juliette wasn’t just our photographer—she became such an important part of the day. I honestly can’t imagine our wedding without them. To give you an idea of just how incredible Juliette is: my sister got engaged a month after our wedding hired Juliette immediately. My mom literally said, “We already love Juliette, why would you even look for anyone else?”. If that doesn’t say it all, I don’t know what does. We weren’t looking for a full wedding video, just something simple to capture our vows and speeches. Juliette put together a custom package that fit exactly what we wanted, and she still managed to go above and beyond. She just gets it, and somehow manages to exceed every expectation. What really sets Juliette apart is that she goes beyond simple wedding photography—she tells a story with her work. Sure, you can hire someone for 2-3k, but you will not get the high-quality, gorgeous, editorial photos that Juliette delivers (sorry!!!!). Her photos are next-level—every single shot feels thoughtful, stunning, and so full of life. Juliette is worth every single penny and then some. I cannot recommend her enough—she is such a gem, and I am honored that she captured my wedding.
Madalyn R., 3 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Gainesville, NY
  • Offer

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot say enough good things about Heather and her team. I discovered Heather in a bride group and knew that I just had to have her as my photographer. I expected beautiful photos, but we got so much more. Heather and her team made our wedding era so wonderful. She treats you like a best friend she’s known her whole life. Not to mention her team’s passion for travel. Heather and Andrew traveled 6 hours each way for our engagement photo shoot, then again for our wedding. Their attention to detail and passion for real-life photos really makes the perfect wedding album. They captured every important moment. We are so thankful. We could not recommend the team enough!
Emily R., 4 months ago
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Nicole Lagoe Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

Hey- I'm Nicole. When I'm not working with the raddest couples I'm typically brewery hopping with my wife, or home spending time with my three dogs. I live for SU basketball, and love just about any other Syracuse sports team (Crunch, Mets - count me in). I have been photographing weddings for over ten years, and in that time have had the opportunity to travel around the world and meet tons of new friends.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wedding planning was beyond stressful, especially picking the right photographer to basically be in charge of capturing the entire day perfectly. I’m pretty sure I looked through every local photographers website or example work and it was exhausting. When I finally did pick a handful to choose from it was still waiting for emails back, or being told up to six months to get my photos back (I respect photographers but that just seemed so long) or some didn’t even respond. Well Nicole Lagoe Photography answered pretty much right away, and scheduled a call for us the same week. I know I wasn’t the easiest client because I had so many questions and high expectations (which she took care of them all) The process was soooo easy after that call! I got a little questionnaire to fill out and basically put all the pictures I wanted and information that I felt was pretty important on that. Then she said I get a handful of previews, and gave me the exact date my gallery would be sent over (which I needed because who wants to be guessing if or when they will be coming lol) I got my sneaks which were AMAZING and my completed photos actually a few days before the due date which was an unexpected surprise. My photos are beautiful and I know well worth the wait because I had A LOT as my wedding was a long day. Thank you Nicole for being so kind and patient with me and for making choosing you as a photographer so easy and the best decision ever.
Kelly, 2 years ago
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Talula's Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

I'm Tara, A.K.A Talula & I believe "Photos are memories that are frozen in time." I have been taking photographs for as long as I can remember... whether it was on my old Polaroid camera, my CoolPix camera, or my flip phones - I took photos of everything & everyone around me. When I saved up for my first real camera, I was about 19 years old and I have yet to slow down! I am married to my best friend who I've known for about 12/13 years, I'm also a social worker by day, I love dogs...goats.. and giraffes, I am an only child, I enjoy crafting with my Cricut, and I enjoy spending quality time with the people I love.

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We had a great experience working with Tara! She was so responsive throughout the entire process. She's friendly, easy to work with, personable and overall a very genuine person. We received our edited photos within a week of the wedding and our friends and family were extremely impressed! Tara listens to requests, suggestions and feedback. Highly recommend!
Dayna, 4 years ago
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Four Cubs Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Gainesville, NY
  • Offer

I’m Barry Daley, a photographer and videographer dedicated to capturing the magic of your most unforgettable moments. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in creating timeless, heartfelt visuals that celebrate your unique love story. Your wedding isn’t just another event to me—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and I’m here to preserve every genuine smile, happy tear, and joyous laugh. My relaxed and personal approach ensures you feel comfortable, so the moments I capture are as authentic as your love. Let’s create stunning photos and films that you’ll cherish for a lifetime, reliving every beautiful detail of your special day.

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Barry is a cousin to my husband and he exceeded our expectations!! I really didn’t come across not 1 bad picture in the MANY pictures we received. His personality is great, and it seemed like he had a “crew” with how he captured every moment. I can’t wait to frame some of my pictures and honestly they are magazine quality. Thanks again for making our wedding spectacular, we’ll have memories for a lifetime!!
Kimberley Little, a year ago
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Kandid Art Photography 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

I’m Artur full-time wedding photographer behind the Kandid Arts. As a wedding photographer with roots in Europe and a heart in the United States, I bring a unique blend of cultural influences and experiences to my craft. Born and raised in Eastern Europe, I developed a passion for photography that has only grown stronger during my last few years in the United States. For the past 6 years, I have dedicated myself to the art of wedding photography, capturing the love and joy of couples on their special day.

Artur and his assistant photographer were fantastic! He captured our wedding perfectly with his creativity, style, and ideas. We are super awkward and he walked us through every pose while also getting great candid shots. Our pictures came out absolutely amazing and we are so happy to have chosen Artur as our photographer!
Haley and S., 9 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Gainesville, NY
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

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I came across Mae’s work when looking for a photographer for engagement photos in Central Park, and I was immediately impressed with Mae and knew we were going to be incredibly happy with the results. Mae responded immediately to all my questions, day or night, and took the time to video chat with me at length twice before the shoot to discuss what we were looking for in our photos. Before the shoot, I had sent her a few examples of what I liked, and not only did the photos come out exactly how I wanted them, but were even more perfect than I envisioned. The engagement shoot itself was so much fun, and Mae made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process, despite us thinking we’d both feel awkward getting posed photos of us taken. Mae truly had a vision for what poses, locations, and lighting would work, and the execution was perfect. Some of the feedback we got from our friends was that the photos looked like a magazine, and that they were “ethereal.” Even better, Mae somehow got us the edited photos back within 24 hours of the shoot. Her pricing is also incredibly reasonable given the quality of her work, meticulousness, and experience in photography, as well as the very quick turnaround time. My fiance and I truly cannot recommend her enough, and we are excited to work with her again in the future. She is truly an artist, and any couple would be incredibly lucky to work with her!
Katherine, 4 months ago
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HEARTS in FOCUS 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Gainesville, NY
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Heather! (that's me on the left) I'm a wedding photographer with a deep passion for capturing the genuine moments and raw emotions that make each wedding day so special. I’ve always been drawn to storytelling through photography, and over the years, I’ve developed a style that combines artistry with authenticity. My goal is to not just take pictures, but to tell the unique love story of each couple I work with, from the grand moments to the quiet, intimate details. My husband is a wedding videographer. So, if you are also looking for video, look no further!

Awarded Best of Zola
HEARTS in FOCUS was an excellent choice for our wedding photographer and videographer. From the very beginning, Heather's communication was fast and responsive, which put us at ease during the busy wedding planning process. On the day of the wedding, they were professional, discreet, and captured all the special moments beautifully. The final photos and video exceeded our expectations - the quality is truly great and we are thrilled with how they turned out. We would highly recommend this company to any couple looking for a talented photography team that delivers wonderful results.
Erika A., 2 months ago
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Kelsey Travis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Gainesville, NY

Hey there! I’m Kelsey, a wedding, engagement, and couples photographer based out of upstate New York. I live in Sidney, NY with my husband and our five cats (we love all the animals.) When I'm not behind the camera, I love cooking, calligraphy, graphic design, and traveling.

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Kelsey was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding! From the very first interaction, Kelsey's warm, friendly and responsive communication style put us at ease. She was quick to respond to all of our questions and made the entire process stress-free. The quality of Kelsey's work is truly incredible - her natural, artistic eye captured us in the most beautiful, natural way, making us feel like our most beautiful selves on our wedding day. We are beyond impressed with the stunning photos she delivered, and would shout from the rooftops about how awesome Kelsey is! We highly recommend Kelsey Travis Photography to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
Becca & J., 2 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Gainesville, NY

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Gainesville, NY?

A Gainesville, NY wedding photographer ranges from $500 to $20,000 and averages at $2,500. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Gainesville, NY offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Gainesville, NY?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Imagesxpert Media, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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