The Best Wedding Photographers in Athens, NY

The Best Wedding Photographers in Athens, NY

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863 Wedding Photographers in Athens, NY

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Complete Weddings + Events Albany (Photo) 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Athens, NY

Welcome to Complete Weddings + Events Albany! Don’t risk missing the most meaningful moments at your events — Complete Weddings + Events Albany, NY handles wedding photography in Albany and the Schenectady and Troy area.

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Nusser Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

Capture Your Special Moments with Ease! When it comes to your most meaningful memories, you deserve the very best—and that’s exactly what you’ll experience with Nusser Photography. I take pride in creating not only beautiful images but also a fun, relaxed atmosphere, leaving you with timeless moments to treasure forever.

Erika was an amazing wedding photographer. We hired her for both our wedding and our engagement photos. While our engagement photos were fun, the wedding is where she truly stood out. She was so easy to work with on the day of and had a blast with our guests. We had a smaller wedding (50 people) and were initially worried about missing some key shots. However, those fears were completely unwarranted once we saw our photos! We only hired Erika and didn't have a second shooter, yet she was able to capture all of the necessary family photos we wanted, candid moments, and even impromptu photo requests from guests. The photos we received were of such high quality. We had specifically told her we liked the look of black and white photos, and we received several back in our preferred editing style. The photos came back in about 6 weeks, which is incredibly fast for weddings! We also received a sneak peek within 3 or 4 days. We highly recommend Erika!
Rebecca H., 2 months ago
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Here With You Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Athens, NY

Rebecca has been working as a professional photographer for over 10 years. She began with a small film camera, taking photos at her favorite concerts. As she grew, so did her unique style and her passion. She attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco, Ca. and obtained a BA in Advertising Photography. Over the past 10 years she has had the opportunity to photograph events in places such as Portland, Or., San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Monterey, Ca., Washington DC, Florida and now New York City. She frequently travels for her photography and loves every moment.

Where do I begin... When I first started looking for a photographer I had a certain vision in mind. I didn't want the typical posed pictures for engagement/wedding pictures. I wanted someone whose work stood out and was unique. I emailed Becca as soon as I came across her work hoping she had our wedding date opened. She did! I think after like two emails back and forth I booked her, I knew she was the photographer for us, super chill and laid back. When we first met for our engagement pictures I was super nervous, my husband and I aren't photogenic at all, and personally I feel like pictures are awkward. Becca is a natural, I felt like I was hanging out with a long lost friend and she made us both feel beyond comfortable. She got our pictures back to us within a week and we were OBSESSED! Fast forward to our wedding day... Becca and her assistant Raven went above and beyond... No words can explain how happy we are with our albums. I can't wait for our future photo sessions together!
Amanda B., a year ago
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Precious Pics White Glove 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

With over ten years of experience, Precious Pics is proud to have made many brides’ days easier to remember by producing beautiful wedding photos and films. We are professionals at everything that we do and stay connected with couples before and after the Big Day. We help with your timelines, design packages specifically for your personal needs, and never surprise you with fees or hidden expenses.

Precious Pics exceeded our expectations! The White Glove Concierge handled everything with care and made the whole experience stress-free. From planning to the big day, their support was incredible. The photos are stunning, and we’re so grateful for their attention to every detail.
Jeniffer, 6 months ago
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Rob Spring Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Athens, NY
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Rob Spring Photography is a wedding photography company in Saratoga Springs, New York. They specialize in candid wedding day photography with a fun twist. With a mix of contemporary and traditional styles, this photographer captures all the details on the couple's special day. Having photographed over 600 weddings, Rob Spring Photography knows how to make couples feel comfortable in front of a camera, or even forget it’s there!

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There is truly no one better than Rob Spring Photography. Rob and his entire team are outstanding. We were so fortunate to have Rob photograph our engagement session as well as our wedding and we are already sad we don't have an event to look forward to with him! Rob is so talented, genuine, comforting, and an overall amazing human. He brought so much peace, comfort, and laughter to my wedding day. My bridesmaids still are talking about his amazing work and fun personality! I would hire him again in a second. On our wedding day, he brought the amazing Dyan, who truly was our rock all day! She wore so many hats, but also did it with such ease and grace. I couldn't believe it. She guided and helped me in quite literally every way that day. I feel so grateful to have gotten to be with her and I can't recommend her enough either. Dyan is a superstar. When Rob and Dyan enter the room just know you are in the best hands ever. 100% the best duo in this world!
Keira W., a year ago
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Heart Speak Visuals 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,899
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hello hello! We, Lindsey & Kevin, are the individuals behind Heart Speak Visuals. Together since 2015, we have never been shy to new experiences or exciting challenges. Lindsey, a Virginia native, took her first photo class in high school and has developed a passion for photography and videography ever since!

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Heart Speak Visuals was an incredible choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, Lindsey’s communication was thorough, prompt, and incredibly organized, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, she captured all the big and little moments beautifully, and helped to keep us on track despite some last-minute changes to the timeline due to weather. The quality of her work was outstanding and worth every penny - the photos truly captured the joy and love of our special day. Lindsey is not only incredibly talented, but also such a kind and easy-to-work-with human being. We are beyond thrilled with the memories she has provided us and highly recommend Heart Speaks Visuals to any couple looking for wedding photographers.
Heleena H., a year ago
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Kalz Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

I’m Kristin aka Kal... I live in a beautiful but hard to identify area just north of the Catskills and south of Albany, east of Oneonta and Cooperstown. It’s close to where I grew up and where my family lives in the Catskills. I love EVERYTHING about a wedding day; the anticipation, the joy, the laughter, the happy tears, and the simple fact that everyone you know is gathered to celebrate with you. I have had the honor of celebrating with so many couples and friends and family and it gives me so much joy. I want you to have the BEST day!! So tell me about your loves, your plans, and let’s start telling your story!

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Kristin was AMAZING! Our wedding pictures came out absolutely stunning, I’m obsessed with them, and the photos are even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Kristin is also so friendly, kind, and is great with her communication. The pictures are just amazing. Before working with Kristin, my husband and I were definitely camera shy, but she made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot that we felt ready for the wedding. I highly recommend Kristin!
Talia B., a year ago
Rebecca Loomis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi friend! I'm Becca. Ever since I was little, I wanted to listen to others stories and share them with others. As a result of a college photography class that I loved and my dad's love of nature photography, I was gifted a camera after graduation, and I never stopped! I started taking photos at a performing arts center and became mesmerized with capturing joy. I have been in the wedding industry since I was fourteen and have been taking photos professionally since 2019.

Awarded Best of Zola
Becca, and her second shooter Liz, were amazing to work with. From the start Becca was easy to talk to, and so helpful in the planning process; from her helpful planning videos you receive as a client, planned video calls, her detailed timeline, and photography form to fill out, she made the whole planning process so much easier. She also gave lots of great advice for the day, including the decision to do a first look ahead of the ceremony. I was hesitant at first as I wanted to do the real reveal at the church, but after talking with her we decided to do the first look. I’m so glad we did as Becca was right, it took a lot of pressure of the rest of the day and gave us time to really soak that moment in just the two of us. This also allowed us more time to enjoy other parts of our day like attending the entire cocktail hour! Looking forward to the day, I was worried that I was going to hate having to take so many photos and being in front of the camera and felt like it was going to feel like wasted time in the day. Now, I am so happy that I had Becca for this, my husband and I had so much fun interacting with the photographers. Becca gave great instructions and had lots of fun prompts/conversation pieces to help us loosen in front of the camera and to look more natural. I am so looking forward to the photos, but from the day and seeing her precious work, I already can tell we are going to love them.
Emily R., a year ago
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Bridget Caitlin 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,800
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi, I’m Bridget — but you can call me Bee, cause that’s what my friends call me! And since we’re basically already best friends, let me tell you a secret: taking pictures isn’t even the thing I love most about my job. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m as obsessed with taking gorgeous, dripping-in-light photos that you’ll look back on for ages as much as the next photographer. But what I really love? Meeting the most kind-hearted people and getting to know them on a level much deeper than the typical client-photographer relationship.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bridget made our wedding day an absolute dream! Her photography captured every moment with such magic and ease that trusting her with her photos felt as natural as breathing. Bridget’s shots are nothing short of extraordinary, each one so special and unique, it’s like stepping into a perfect movie poster that tells your love story. She and her team brought so much joy to the experience, we actually looked forward to taking more photos because it was so fun! Bridget’s warmth, professionalism, and unparalleled talent turned our special day into a lifetime memory. Your wedding day starts with you and your spouse, building your new family, and before you know it, you’ll want to capture more moments as your family grows with kids. Who do you call? Bridget, ASAP! She’s not just your wedding photographer, she’s your family photographer for life, starting on your special day. Simply put, Bridget is the Da Vinci of our time, creating timeless masterpieces with every click. Highly recommend!
Carla A., 5 months ago
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Just Shoot With Saumya 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

Just Shoot With Saumya is a wedding photography business based in Albany, New York, dedicated to transforming your wedding moments into timeless stories. Led by Saumya Rai, a professional photographer with over six years of experience, the business specializes in wedding and portrait photography. Saumya’s passion lies in preserving authentic emotions and creating heartfelt imagery that you’ll treasure forever. Using an emotive, photojournalistic approach, Saumya captures candid, spontaneous moments that reflect your love story. Her priority is ensuring you feel comfortable, natural, and truly celebrated throughout your session.

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We loved working with Just Shoot with Saumya!! Saumya is such a warm and compassionate person and a very a talented photographer! She made us feel comfortable throughout the process of planning our engagement and wedding photos and was wonderful to work with! We absolutely LOVED all of our photos!! Saumya captured the best moments from the day and made them shine with her skilled but natural-looking editing. We highly recommend Saumya for any occasion!
Sara, a year ago
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Sydney K Andrew Photography 

5.0

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

Photographing weddings and elopements is a privilege that I do not take lightly. I treat each moment with as much care as if it were my own! While I am happy to take on weddings of any size, I specialize in intimate weddings or engagement sessions where I can embrace a documentary, candid approach. My favorite moments to capture are those quiet, unplanned interactions. I adore the small details. The moments that sometimes get overlooked but often times help tell the story of your wedding day the most. I thrive with couples who aren’t afraid to be silly and embrace the moments as they come as opposed to forcing it.

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Sydney K Andrew Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, she was timely, thoughtful and kind in their communication, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. On the day of our wedding, Sydney went above and beyond, providing not just amazing, ethereal and timeless photography, but also offering invaluable support and assistance whenever we needed it. She truly has a talent for capturing all the special moments that make a wedding day so unique and meaningful. We are thrilled with the final photos and couldn't recommend Sydney more highly to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Christina S., 5 months ago
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Photo Phrame Photography- Award Winning Wedding Photographer 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Athens, NY
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Our Journey started as a Father and Son duo since 2000; We provided fun, magical, chic, and stylistic destination and local Wedding Photography for couples that just wanted to enjoy their day. Period. Now in 2025 and beyond, we have expanded our expertise and added A-Team members to bring you the very best Photo and Cinematic Video Wedding creation and documentation in the North East. Together our merry band of crusading wedding creators will do what no one else can. What is that you ask? Simply put. We want to let you be you… and help to bring out the very best of who you are in Camera.

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Tom was an absolute treasure. Great energy, professional, funny, punctual, and great results. Honestly having him there made our day that much more easy, fun and memorable. Pricing is customizable and competitive. His finals really show his experience and love for his work. 12/10 would recommend.
Emily, a year ago
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Jaci Berkopec Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi, I'm Jaci Berkopec! A self portrait of me would include a frozen pizza, caesar salad bag, and a bottle of white wine. But more importantly I am a wedding, lifestyle and adventure elopement photographer based out of NYC. Weddings and elopements are one of my passions because witnessing love and marriage is one of the most beautiful things we can witness. When shooting with me, expect to have tons of fun and lots of laughs because I like to be weird! Life is too short to be normal! I photograph all types of love.

We 1000000% recommend Jaci for any of your photography needs! She took our engagement photos and shot our wedding last weekend and she is an absolute DREAM to work with. Her confidence, poise, warmth and positivity helped us stay calm and have fun during the busy wedding day. We heard so many compliments from our loved ones who were also so impressed with her attitude and demeanor. And this is all before we saw the photos: her work is UNREAL. We are truly blown away- they are stunning, and capture the JOY and FUN and LOVE we experienced. I get emotional looking at just the sneak peek gallery because it so beautifully memorializes what it felt like on that day, and now we can share it with our grandparents who couldn't make the journey, and ourselves for decades to come. HIRE JACI!!!
Casey Y., a year ago
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Kozmo Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hello ! first and foremost, congratulations on your engagement as you embark on this new chapter of your lives. My name is Kevin and I started the ground work Kozmo Photography back in 2014. My goal has always been to capture the uniqueness of each and every couple on the biggest day of their journey together. It is therefore my belief that a great wedding photographer must be able to capture the big and small details throughout the day with minimal interference while being keenly aware of the surrounding conditions. This is my promise as I strive to deliver to each and every couple the wedding photos they deserve.

From the moment we arrive, he knows exactly how to make us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Nothing ever feels forced — he captures our real emotions, our connection, and our moments exactly as they are. The photos always turn out amazing, every single time. We’re truly grateful for his talent, professionalism, and the energy he brings to every session. We couldn’t ask for a better photographer. Highly recommend.
Kassandra C., 21 days ago
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S. Teresa Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi! My name is Siobhán and I am originally from NYC now based in Saratoga Springs, NY. With almost a decade of experience in the wedding industry, I've had the privilege of photographing countless weddings. From the initial consultation, to the timeline of the day and the final delivery of your special memories, I will be there for you every step of the way!

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Easily the best experience with a photographer to date! Already familiar with her amazing talents, I can’t say enough about how professional Siobhan is and the quality of work that she provides. She is super personable, very talented at her craft and makes sure everyone is comfortable and enjoying the experience. She also has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting and of course expressions. My family and I were so pleased with our sessions and final photographs (my wedding and mother and husband’s birthday celebration), that I will continue to use her for future milestone events. If you want a photographer that captures moments, not just photos, Siobhan is your girl!!! —Odaris Marie Ithier-Olle
Odaris Marie I., 4 years ago
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Vow and Vision 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,100
  • Serves Athens, NY

Love is what motivates and inspires me every single day. I am a hopeless romantic, and absolutely love every sentimental moment of a wedding. I strive to capture real moments, genuine smiles, and raw emotion.

If you're lucky to book with JB Photography, she will undoubtedly exceed your expectations! Not only is she a very talented photographer but she a warm and inviting personality that puts you at ease when she captures your picture. Working with JB Photo professionally and hiring her personally for family photos, she takes extreme pride in her work and is the ultimate professional! DONT WAIT...HIRE HER TODAY!
Nonstop Music, 2 years ago
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Kristen Renee Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

Capturing love in every color of the rainbow, Kristen Renee Photography is here to celebrate your unique story. From Albany to anywhere your love takes you, we specialize in documenting authentic moments for all couples and families.

We worked with Kristen & Sheridan for our wedding earlier this year and are so lucky to have found them! TL;DR: From planning and day-of execution to the delivery of our wedding gallery, Kristen & Sheridan were incredible to work with. Not only were they the perfect presence for our wedding day, they captured it in such an authentic way with a stunning final product. We connected with Kristen & Sheridan the moment we met them which was important to us considering the amount of time you spend around your photographers. We did an engagement shoot prior and we not only received an incredible batch of photos, but we were able to establish a rapport that made the flow of our wedding day feel that much easier. When we had to tweak our photo schedule or change locations, they were the perfect people to help us pivot and keep things on track. And when it was time for the ceremony & reception, their discrete coverage led to incredible results that captured our day in such an incredible way. The wedding gallery they created was nothing short of amazing and we were able to see moments of friends & family we would have never seen day-of. And truly, everyone who interacted with them LOVED them. We had opted not to have a videographer and knew our photographs were going to be our primary memory of the day, and we have no notes! Kristen & Sheridan captured the perfect story of our wedding and we would recommend them to anyone!
Gina & A., 3 days ago
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Molly Baker Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi everyone! I live in Upstate NY with my husband and I've been a photographer for 4 years. I started off with people I know but now I'm starting to expand my business to the public. I absolutely love helping people tell their story through photos and it puts a smile on my face as well.

Awarded Best of Zola
Molly was fantastic to work with! She took more photos than expected and they all came out beautifully. She was extremely quick with responding to my questions regardless having a newborn to take care of. She was on time if not EARLY which was perfect. She was able to get all the required shots. Very professional and cost friendly. I will be asking her to shoot all our important moments from here on out. Thank you Molly!!
Alexandria and P., 3 years ago
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Katharine M. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Athens, NY

From NY to TX, then back again... I started my photography adventure 10 years ago in a small studio in upstate, New York. Since then, I've traveled across the country, taking pictures the entire time. I've captured a lifetime of memories in pictures, and now, I hope I can do the same for you! I specialize in weddings and portraiture, with experience in real estate photography as well! I love helping my customers make memories to cherish for years to come. When I'm not taking pictures, I am working as a nurse and dreaming of the days when I can put my toes in the sand with my nieces in Cape Cod.

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I cannot adequately describe the professionalism and pleasure it was to acquire kats services in any short essay. Her prices fair, he quality excellent, her professionalism assured. She is a kid and pet whisperer and she will be my go to should the need arise. She will be my picture guy.
Mike, 2 years ago
Romanello Studios 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Athens, NY

Romanello Studios is a women led photography team. With over 10 collective years in the wedding industry, Katie Anello & Kelsey Roman joined forces to create Romanello Studios to bring a fresh approach to the wedding industry. During the wedding planning process, the wedding itself, and beyond, we are here to provide you the best customer service along with your cherished photographs! Why should you choose Romanello? Because you deserve beautiful photography that tells YOUR story. You deserve to show the world who YOU are!

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Romanello Studios was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the moment we first spoke with them, their communication style was effective, accommodating, and fun. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - they have a very professional and natural approach that captured all the special moments of our day beautifully. They went above and beyond, scouting multiple photo locations around our venue beforehand since I was not familiar with the area. Their easy-going presence also created such a comfortable environment that put everyone at ease, which was so important and led to amazing, natural-looking photos that we will cherish forever. We are thrilled with Romanello Studios and highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Tricia T., 7 months ago
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The One Eleven Collective 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

Your wedding is one of the most meaningful days of your life, and our full creative team is here to capture every moment, emotion, and detail. We specialize in photography, cinematic film, and Super 8, blending modern storytelling with a touch of timeless nostalgia. From quiet, intimate glances to big, joyful celebrations, we work seamlessly behind the scenes to preserve your day authentically and beautifully. Our couples love that we make the experience effortless and fun, while delivering cinematic keepsakes they’ll treasure forever.

Cassie is a true professional who made us feel at ease from the initial planning stages to the day of the wedding. She was patient and kind during the planning stages, taking time to answer any questions I had. She was also able to recommend other vendors which we ended up booking. It put our mind at ease knowing we had a team of vendors that worked well together and we went into the day knowing everything was going to be perfect! The final results were truly special - Cassie's artistic vision and attention to detail resulted in photographs and video that captured the beauty and uniqueness of our special day which we will cherish forever! The Super8 Film is so different from most wedding videos and we're so happy we made the decision to get one. We can't recommend Cassie and The One Eleven Collective highly enough for anyone looking for a talented, professional, and fun wedding photography/videography team.
Amy, 4 months ago
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Rebecca Gatto Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hello, new friend! I'm Rebecca. I'm a journalist who fell in love with taking pictures and documenting love. I'm also enthusiastically lgbtq+ friendly, body-positive, delighted by DIY and pro making-it-up-as-you-go. Let's celebrate your love, your way. I have to be up front about a few things. First, I'm probably going to make friends with your grandma, and even shake it while taking photos on the dance floor. Oh, and if your pet is involved in your wedding, I might pass out from joy. I will almost definitely get a little teary-eyed during your vows, but don't worry... I can take pictures and cry at the same time.

We have the opportunity to work with Rebecca for our wedding photos. Not only did she bring the joy and energy with her on my wedding day. But she also gave amazing direction when taking photos. She made me feel so confident in every photo that we took. We had such an amazing time having Rebecca as a photographer. I can honestly say every single wedding photo was perfection!!!
Kendell and K., 5 years ago
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Angel Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,895
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi, I’m Angel - the lead storyteller at Angel Photo & Video. After 20 years as a fitness instructor, I followed my heart back to photography and never looked back. I capture everything from family portraits to real estate listings, but weddings are where I truly come alive. I’m all about real moments, raw emotion, and catching the little things you didn’t even know you missed. I’ll keep your day running smoothly, make it fun and stress-free, and deliver photos and videos you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Angel is the perfect choice for photographer. She was easy to talk to, listened to us and gave amazing suggestions. I am camera shy and she made everything feel comfortable, especially on a day that can be overwhelming. The pictures came out outstanding and we couldn't have asked for better service, quality and price. If you are looking for someone to make your experiecne the best, we highly reccomend Angel Photo and Video.
Tina G., 7 months ago
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Rambling Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Athens, NY

I'm a documentary style photographer who loves to capture authentic moments while making my clients look & feel like they are in a movie. I channel my love for cinema into my photography and live for capturing those beautiful in-between moments that help you document the feelings of the day.

Debi at Rambling Creative did a great job helping me plan my proposal photoshoot and coming up with creative ways to make it fun! The photos were also amazing, she captured our special moment in the best way!
Cody R., 2 months ago
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Hawthorn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Athens, NY

Hi there! My name is Sarah(she/they) & I’m a wedding photographer based in The Adirondacks of New York. Photography is my passion, so don’t worry, your big moments are safe with me. My goal as a photographer is to (of course) deliver stunning, high-quality photos, but also, I want you to feel as comfortable as possible while you’re in front of the camera. We’re in this together. I pair a technical degree with a natural eye for composition to capture your special day! ​

Hawthorn Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the very first meeting, Sarah and Drew were so easy to talk to and we felt like we connected with them very quickly. They are very professional but do not make you feel pressured at all - Sarah has great ideas and really hypes you up throughout the process. Drew always found creative ways to shoot the day and Sarah was there for me every step of the way, even when I needed quick help with my dress. Sarah is so dependable and the pictures they captured showcase both of their talents and our love so well. I'd pick Hawthorn Photography for photos for every occasion and in every lifetime!
Lisa E., 5 months ago
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Ross Wightman Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

Mostly-film photographer based in Upstate New York. I want to help you make memories and go the extra mile to make my clients happy. Rarely seen without my (current) favorite camera: a Leica Q2 I want to take the originals, not the photocopies

Ross blew away any expectations I had. He was so personable that multiple guests asked if he was our friend/how we knew him! He was involved in every aspect of the wedding, totally capturing the essence of the day. Rolled with whatever crazy idea we had. Genuinely a wonderful person on top of a fantastic photographer. He made you so comfortable and it really showed through the pictures. I cannot recommend him enough. We will have these pictures for a lifetime to come!! I’m so glad we went with Ross!
Carley, 2 months ago
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Meghan Marks Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Athens, NY

Creativity has played a role in my life ever since I was a little girl. I grew up in upstate NY loving the outdoors and being close to the mountains! Although I loved where I grew up, when I graduated high school I decided to move South to Georgia to pursue a degree. While studying Fine Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design, I fell in love with photography. I received my B.F.A in photography and then moved back home to NY where I became busy photographing weddings.

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Meghan shot our summer camp wedding in September of 2023 and did an amazing job! We asked Meghan to come early to our wedding to capture our guests enjoying the various camp activities and the pictures came out fantastic! Her attention to detail and photographic composition skills are great and her photos really tell the story of our special day. As a testament to the previous statement, we had a full moon and clear sky on our wedding night and Meghan had the idea to get a shot of us together under the moonlight which made for a fantastic picture! Meghan's communication, professionalism, and skills are top notch and we would highly recommend her for your special day!!
Nick and B., 2 years ago
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Liz Diewald Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Athens, NY

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer located in Hudson Valley, New York. On a typical day, you can find me with a cup of coffee in my hands enjoying time outside with my family. I enjoy the simple pleasures of life and believe that so much of life is worth capturing on camera!

Awarded Best of Zola
Liz exceeded our expectations! She was incredible responsive and accommodating, making the entire experience smooth and stress-free. Liz was able to seamlessly blend everything into the background while capturing every moment perfectly. Her attention to detail and ability to capture candid, heartfelt moments truly stood out. We could not be happier with how the final gallery turned out!!
Jane, a year ago
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Valerie Caviness Photography 

5.0

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

Valerie Caviness, NYC native is one of the most diverse photographers with a career spanning over the last 20 years. Valerie started out in editorial photography and branched out to events, commercial and architectural photography. In 2010 she took a position as the head photographer at the NYSE. Her position covered many areas of photography including, photojournalism, events, marketing, and portraiture. In 2017 Valerie branched out on her own to continue working with clients, focusing on corporate events and marketing. In 2020, she shifted her business to Weddings . She now lives in Albany with her husband and 3 children.

Valerie is a true professional and a pleasure to work with!
Music Masters, 3 years ago

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