Rochester NY Wedding Photographer
'm a Rochester-based wedding photographer focused on capturing moments as they felt, not just how they looked.
For over 15 years, I've built a reputation for making couples feel at ease, which is really just another way of saying the photos end up looking like you, not like a photoshoot. I work quietly, stay out of the way when the moment calls for it, and step in when a little intention can elevate what's already there.
My color stays true to life. No heavy filters, no moody presets. Just your day, exactly as it was. Born and raised in Rochester, I know these venues, this light, and the hidden corners that make this area worth photographing. That familiarity shows up in your images.
Every wedding is part documentary, part collaboration. Some moments I just watch, quietly present while real things happen around me. Others I help create, using composition, timing, and off-camera flash to bring dimension and drama to a scene without it ever feeling manufactured.
And honestly? The in-between moments are often my favorite. The nervous laugh before the first look, the chaos of the dance floor at hour two, the quiet exhale after the ceremony. Those are the ones you'll keep coming back to.
Fun, authentic, and real isn't just a tagline. It's what your wedding day actually feels like, and what your photos should feel like too.
My Approach to Wedding Photography
fun • Authentic • Real
After 15 years and hundreds of weddings, I've learned that experience shows up in the quiet moments. Knowing which direction to face before the light shifts. Reading a room to find where the real emotion is happening. Keeping things moving without anyone feeling rushed.
Weddings are unpredictable by nature. The timeline slips, the clouds roll in, the venue is darker than expected. That doesn't rattle me. It's just the job. My couples don't need to manage me or worry about the photos. That's the whole point.
Experience isn't just about time. It's about knowing what to look for and how to adapt when things change.
Knowing When to Step In - and When to Step Back
5 STARS ISN'T ENOUGH!
“He made the whole process fun and enjoyable…captured many moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Truly could not have asked for a better photography experience.”
STATLER BUFFALO
Melanie G.
GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER!
“Rich was very professional and fun to work with. He showed genuine care and love for his work…and his dedication to get the shot shows in the pictures.”
MEMORIAL ART GALLERY
Kathryn R.
AMAZING PHOTOS
“Rich was fantastic to work with from the very beginning…we have so many pictures where we didn’t even realize there was a photographer nearby and those are the most amazing ones.”
CASA LARGA VINEYARDS
Gennell K.
THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
"Rich was incredible to work with! He made wedding photos fun and was amazing at eliciting genuine reactions from us. We felt at ease with the process and on the day of our wedding. He was fun and made the planning easy with multiple planning templates. He was accommodating to all of our thoughts and helped make our day exactly what we had hoped it would be."
ARTISAN WORKS
CJ R.
RAINY SEPTEMBER WEDDING
“We couldn’t have asked for better photos — even made us appreciate our rain-soaked wedding! Great mix of staged, artistic, and impromptu shots.”
COBBLESTONE CREEK COUNTRY CLUB
Lauren S.
