The Best Wedding Photographers in Rensselaer, NY

The Best Wedding Photographers in Rensselaer, NY

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856 Wedding Photographers in Rensselaer, NY

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Complete Weddings + Events Albany (Photo) 
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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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Here With You Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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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Nusser Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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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Precious Pics White Glove 

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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 White Glove was a great choice for our wedding photography. I liked their communication style, they were responsive and kept us informed throughout the process. The quality of their work was just as I wanted, capturing all the special moments beautifully. They provided a detailed timeline to help keep us on schedule, which was really helpful. My only wish is that our wedding videos were a bit longer, as I think there was more footage they could have included. However, they explained this would affect the overall look, so I understand their decision. Overall, our experience with Precious Pics White Glove was very positive and I would recommend them to other couples.
Rosela, 6 months ago
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Rob Spring Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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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We are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Rob Spring! He first captured our engagement at the Sagamore in Lake George, and those photos were nothing short of incredible—so hiring him for our wedding the following year was a no-brainer. Rob and his team were a dream to work with before, during, and after our big day. We’re so grateful he traveled to New Jersey to be part of this full circle moment with us. His warm personality and unmatched professionalism kept everything running smoothly and allowed us to truly enjoy every part of our wedding day. The preview photos are absolutely breathtaking, and we cannot wait to see the full gallery and wedding album. Rob is a rock star, and we couldn’t imagine our wedding without him. Highly, highly recommend!
Maximilian R., 4 months ago
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Heart Speak Visuals 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,899
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 (Lindsey) was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Lindsey was extremely thorough and thoughtful in her communication, taking the time to understand our vision and providing excellent guidance on poses and the timeline for the big day. Her artistic approach shines through in the beautiful, vibrant photos that we'll treasure forever. You can tell she is detail-oriented and truly thinks of everything! The lighting and colors that she captured are simply stunning, and she truly helped make our special day feel even more magical. We couldn't be happier with the value and quality of her work, and we highly recommend Heart Speak Visuals to any couple planning their wedding.
Meredith L., 9 days ago
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Kalz Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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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Kalz Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with on our wedding day. From our first conversation, Kristin and her team were easy to communicate with, offering a heartfelt and honest approach that put us at ease. Her work is truly extraordinary - the photos they captured are wholesome, charismatic, and perfectly encapsulate the joy and love of our special day. Kristin took the lead, working tirelessly with her team to ensure they captured all the photos we requested. In true Kristin fashion, she went above and beyond, helping our day run more smoothly with her professionalism and attention to detail. We are thrilled with our sneak peak and know that the final product will be well worth the wait. Kristin has felt more like a friend than ‘just’ a photographer and I knew when she captured our engagement photos, it would only be more amazing come time for the wedding. I would without a doubt recommend her to anyone! Her husband is an excellent edition to the team and an absolute delight to have along for the ride.
Maggie C., 3 months ago
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Rebecca Loomis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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
When you book with Becca you get the sweetest, most kind-hearted, and dedicated person. She listened to our thoughts and ideas to create the most beautiful gallery. I trusted Becca 1000% with making sure that our photos even in the rain came out so beautiful! She makes you feel seen, confident, and relaxed to capture all the most amazing moments. The raw and emotional moments and truly captured us as a couple. Our wedding was personalized to our relationship and Becca was able to capture our love so perfectly!!!
Kayla, 2 years ago
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Bridget Caitlin 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,800
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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
From the moment we booked Bridget as our wedding photographer, we knew we were in good hands. She became a true partner in helping us bring our vision to life. Her communication style is clear, open, supportive and incredibly organized, making the entire process feel seamless. Bridget's attention to detail is unparalleled - she was there for us every step of the way, providing guidance that went far beyond just capturing our special day. On the wedding day itself, Bridget's calming presence and professional demeanor helped us feel at ease, allowing her to capture the most beautiful, breathtaking moments. The final photos are a true work of art - bright, refreshing, and brimming with emotion. The photos far exceeded anything we could have imagined. Bridget has remarkable talent to capture both the grand moments and quiet, candid details that made our day so special. Bridget's warmth and professionalism made everyone feel comfortable, kept the day running smoothly, and brought energy that made the experience joyful and stress-free. It is evident Bridget loves what she does and truly pours her heart into every photo she takes. Bridget is everything you want in a wedding photographer and more, and we will cherish these memories forever. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Michele, a month ago
Just Shoot With Saumya 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 Saumya for our engagement and wedding photos! She was attentive, thoughtful, and professional, and she provided amazing guidance to my husband and I who had never worked with a professional photographer before. Saumya went above and beyond in multiple ways throughout our time working together, and the final photos we received were more beautiful than we could have imagined. We would absolutely recommend choosing her for your special occasion!
Lisa, a year ago
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Sydney K Andrew Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 was a dream to work with for our wedding! She is so kind and easy-going, she instantly eased all of my wedding day anxieties. She truly does it all and was essential in making our day run smoothly. From fixing my veil, to bustling my dress, and wrangling up our wedding party all while getting fantastic photos. She really is so talented at what she does by capturing all of the in-between, authentic moments that you want to remember forever. Our photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined and are so timeless, we will cherish them for the rest of our lives. We couldn’t recommend her enough not only because of her beautiful work but for the person that she is!!!
Anne P., a year ago
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Photo Phrame Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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
Katrina Lynn Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, NY
  • Offer

***PLEASE REACH OUT THROUGH MY WEBSITE*** Hey there! I am Katrina. I am a lifestyle, wedding and elopement photographer. My style is without a doubt moody. I live for those candids. I thrive when you are authentically and unapologetically yourself!

Katrina Lynn Photography LLC was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Katrina always communicated with us and we were able to tell her exactly how we envisioned our day and it couldn't have been more perfect. Katrina was able to capture all of the emotions of our day and has such a beautiful style of work! Katrina was able to go with the flow and get all of the pictures we asked for and more. Our wedding photos are stunning and we are so grateful to have such amazing memories from our special day. We highly recommend Katrina Lynn Photography LLC to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Erin & M., 8 months ago
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Jaci Berkopec Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 $2,400
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 our first interaction, Kevin at Kozmo Photography was a joy to work with. His communication was clear, quick, and incredibly kind throughout the entire process. The quality of his work was truly exceptional - Kevin has a keen eye for detail and an intuitive sense of what will make for the most special, focused shots. On our wedding day, Kevin expertly captured all the most important moments between our loved ones without us even having to say a word of direction. I would never work with anyone else and I truly cannot recommend Kozmo Photography enough. Kevin made the day easy, fun, and had a clear vision of what he was looking for even when I didn't. I'm over the moon with the final photos and will cherish them forever.
Tori D., 10 days ago
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S. Teresa Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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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Siobhán was amazing to work with, she was very flexible with a change in the getting ready location and her assistant both made sure to get the pictures we wanted. She gave clear directions on where to go for group photos and helped everyone stay organized when groups of people were switching out. When I got my pictures back I was blown away, they were even better than i could have imagined and the editing on them was perfect. I would highly recommend her, she really captured everything we wanted in our special day.
Lan C., 2 years ago
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Vow and Vision 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,100
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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.

JB Photography was the absolute best to work with! From the very first zoom call, Jenna’s energy, experience and passion were so clear. She is creative, thoughtful and detail-oriented - from making us feel at ease during our engagement photoshoot (the first time we ever did a “formal” shoot as a couple), through expertly navigating the wedding day timeline ensuring that every moment was captured, Jenna made sure that every detail was covered. When we received all of our photos we were blown away by how she and her team captured everything, from the smallest detail to the full group shots, in such beautiful and creative ways. Now the hard part - choosing our favorites (which we know Jenna will beautifully layout in an album which we’ll cherish forever)!
J&E, a year ago
Molly Baker Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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.

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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 Rensselaer, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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 Rensselaer, 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., 6 months ago
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Kristen Renee Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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.

Choosing a wedding photographer was one of the harder parts of planning for us — we weren’t really sure what to look for and didn’t know much about photography. But from the very first phone call with Kristen, it was instantly clear that she was the one. She’s incredibly organized, knows weddings inside and out, and yet somehow keeps everything feeling laid-back and easy. She made us feel relaxed and taken care of through every step. Our engagement shoot was effortless, fun, and genuinely one of our favorite memories. Kristen has this amazing way of making you feel like you’ve known her for years — warm, calm, and completely present. On our wedding day, Kristen and Sheridan worked together seamlessly. They made everyone feel comfortable, blended right in with our families and wedding party, and brought such positive energy. Kristen was familiar with our venue and knew exactly where to go for the best light and most beautiful backdrops — including places we had no idea even existed, like the rooftop and an incredible hidden attic. She coordinated with the venue team like a total pro and even helped me put in my veil! Shooting our Couple’s portraits with them was one of the most unexpectedly special parts of the day. Kristen and Sheridan made us feel like actual models while keeping it authentic and fun. There was something so meaningful about being photographed by a married couple who clearly love and support each other — it made the whole experience even more emotional and memorable. The photos? Breathtaking. Every single moment — from the big ones to the quiet in-betweens — was captured beautifully. We truly don’t know how they do it. Kristen and Sheridan will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. Do yourself a favor and book them — it’ll be one of the best decisions you make!
Erin L., 4 months ago
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The One Eleven Collective 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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, 3 months ago
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Rebecca Gatto Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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.

Rebecca is the best family and wedding photographer around! She makes everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and she is also extremely patient with the process, making sure that we don't feel rushed or pressured. I loved working with Rebecca and the photos turned out amazing!
Kelly Jeanmaire, 5 years ago
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Angel Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,895
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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.

We had Angel as our wedding photographer, she was so easy to work with, communicated well and kept things moving the day of (we had a lot of photo groups to get through). The pictures came out absolutely stunning, perfectly edited and the part I wanted most was sunset photos and they were exactly how I imagined them.
Meaghan Y., 6 months ago
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Rambling Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 $3,800
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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., 4 months ago
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Ross Wightman Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 was everything we wanted in a photographer and more. Not only are his photos absolutely incredible, he was also the life of the party!! My guests are still talking about how much fun it was to have him there. We cannot recommend Ross enough!!
Hannah H., 2 months ago
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Meghan Marks Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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 Rensselaer, 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
It will be hard to top the beautiful words written in Liz’s blog regarding our wedding! She is so creative and even cited all of our vendors. Go check it out! Liz went above and beyond capturing our big day. We had two meetings with her in the months leading up to the wedding with open communication between, making it so easy to plan. On the day of she was flexible with timeline changes and a comfort to be around. She made posing feel natural and captured so many details that may otherwise be forgotten or overlooked. Liz captured all of the shots that we wanted and was efficient enough to give us time to spend with our guests. Ten out of five stars and we will definitely use Liz for our important life events going forward. With love, Nikolas and Meaghen
Meaghen, a year ago
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Valerie Caviness Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rensselaer, 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 Caviness Photography is priceless! I LOVED being photographed by her! We had a wonderful experience with her. With all the nervousness and excitement, and wedding day craziness, having Valerie as our photographer with her awesome energy helped put my husband and I at ease. Our bridal party and wedding guest enjoyed being photographed by her too. Most importantly, she captured all the joy and special moments of our union beautifully. I am filled with gratitude and joy whenever I see my wedding photos.
Diaka H., 3 years ago

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