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About

Welcome to our page! Lovely Day Photo is a premier wedding photography company based in Buffalo, New York. Our founder and lead photographer, Melissa, brings two decades of expertise in capturing the most precious moments of your special day. With a timeless and elegant style, we ensure that your memories are beautifully preserved for a lifetime.

Our Services

We go above and beyond to provide exceptional service. From unlimited timeline support to creative location ideas, we are committed to making your wedding unforgettable. Every full-day coverage package includes a complimentary engagement session as well as a custom-design heirloom album. With a versatile approach encompassing natural, photojournalistic, and timeless style.

Areas We Serve

While we are based in Buffalo, we are delighted to extend our services to couples across New York. Whether you are in Rochester, Ellicottville, Niagara Falls, Batavia, or Geneva, we're ready to capture your love story in a way that is uniquely yours.

We can't wait to embark on this journey with you and create timeless memories together.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Lovely Day Photo

Teresa
Teresa Sent on 09/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!

Cannot say enough, Melissa is truly amazing. Such a great experience!
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Dj Barnhart Sent on 08/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Exciting!

Melissa is amazing. She has been very personable and professional from the very beginning. Her enthusiasm for our wedding is contagious and we are very satisfied with her pricing as well!
Christopher
Christopher Sent on 01/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

Melissa was just incredible. We are so glad we chose her!

From day one, it was clear that Melissa was the right choice. She is organized, professional, hardworking, creative, knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. When we first met her in her studio (where we were greeted with two delightful glasses of champagne), it felt like we were talking to an old friend. She's great to work with, and I'm happy to report that her warm demeanor absolutely extends to all of her interactions with guests on your wedding day. She not only took great photos (as you can see in the examples) but she made our wedding more fun because she was part of it.

Melissa has an eye for beautiful photos and a gift for making people smile and laugh. She's basically everything you could want in a wedding photographer. You cannot go wrong with her!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa, for lack of a better word is AMAZING.
She was referred to me by family and upon meeting with her, we were immediately sure we wanted her for our wedding. I kept telling people she was like a photographer and wedding coordinator in one! She has done this a long time, that and her love for her work definitely shows!
Melissa helped guide us along our timeline for the day, knows when to step in and help (my moms/sisters first wedding) so Melissa jumps in when we’re short on time to get me get dressed, kept bobby pins and double sided tape on her incase, bustled my dress, got me water, was my BFF for the day, you name it! All the while being on top of all the photos we wanted and then some!
She kept everyone on track while having a great time and making us laugh for even better photos! I can’t wait to get our wedding photos back and see what magic she captured!
Melissa, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!!!!
Jessica & Evan
08-18-18
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Tanya Sent on 06/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Cannot say enough about Melissa! She is an amazing, amazing photographer! As a plus size bride, my concern was that I would hate my photos, but Melissa is so talented and just so wonderful! She gave us pictures that we absolutely love! We did engagement and wedding photos and she IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! The biggest regret some friends have is a mediocre photographer so we are so happy to have the photos Melissa took! Absolutely the best!
M
Matthieu Sent on 07/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was fantastic. From start to finish she kept our entire bridal party organized all while having fun, letting us be creative and enjoying the day. She stayed moving until the very end of the reception and captured fantastic moments. Melissa goes above and beyond of ehat is expected of a photographer and anyone who doesn't make an appointment with her is truly missing out. We cannot wait to see our pics and we cannot thank you enough.
M
Mary Sent on 07/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
One of the best decisions we made for our wedding ? Hired Melissa as our photographer- she is without a doubt the BEST and we had such a blast with her on our wedding day! We were referred to Melissa by a friend, and when we met with her to go over details, packages etc she greeted us with champagne :) how fun is that? She was so pleasant, friendly, outgoing, and not at all pushy, she made us feel so comfortable. We ended up booking her the next day. In October we had an engagement session at Chestnut Ridge which was included in our package, the pics of course turned out amazing. We needed some help downloading the files etc and Melissa was always so responsive and helpful. When our wedding came close she was on top of scheduling a last meeting and even helped us pick a place for day of photos. The day of our wedding she was early to my house which is always a plus. She took photos of me And my girls since we were ready early. She then went off to the church to meet the guys. The whole day was such a blast with her. Someone at my wedding even asked if she was my event planner as she was bringing me water, she even helped bustle my dress and sewed my cousins ripped dress! We can't wait to get our photos back!!!!! Melissa truly was incredible!
J
Jenna Sent on 08/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We are elated that we chose to work with Melissa at Lovely Day Photo to capture one of the most important day of our lives! When it comes to wedding photography, as a bride, you want the peace of mind to know you have someone reliable who won't miss one important moment and who will deliver what they promise. I knew from the moment we had our first phone call that we would be working with the most organized, dependable photographer in Buffalo! Melissa provided beautiful guidance on the timeline of the day, arrived promptly, had great insights, had sunsets planned down to the minute, and poured her energies into capitalizing on every moment to capture the fine details that we worked so hard to plan and convey. Melissa did not stop for a moment on our day, and did so unobtrusively with such a gentle but powerful level of service. She made my husband and I feel so comfortable, bringing out our happiest most natural selves, which makes all the difference in the world for timeless photos to remember. As if forging paths through creeks, pulling put out tree roots, filling champagne glasses, and guiding you through the tall grasses for the perfect shot was not enough, we were brought to tears by the phenomenal viewing of our wedding photos that were candid, timeless and stunning representations of our love and our relationships. We can't wait to call Melissa again in the future to be by our side for life's important moments. Don't hesitate for a minute, you'll be so glad you chose Lovely Day Photo!
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Ellen Sent on 08/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had the pleasure of having Melissa as our wedding photographer, and could not have been happier with our experience with her! After viewing her amazing work on her website, we were thrilled to find out she was available for our wedding day. She is absolutely amazing, friendly, professional and so talented at what she does! From the planning process to our wedding day, Melissa was always in contact and planning to be sure we had the wedding pictures we wanted and to be sure the day was what we wanted it to be. So many of our guests continue to comment on how great she was. We are beyond thankful to have had the opportunity to have had such a talented and wonderful photographer for our wedding day. We would highly recommend Melissa to anyone in search of a wedding photographer!
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Lisa Sent on 05/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Melissa was absolutely the perfect choice of Photographer for our wedding! She was attentive, organized, and made sure to capture every detail. I would Highly Recommend her for any event!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
H&H Entertainment H&H Entertainment Wedding DJs

One of the best things about Lovely Day Photo is that you know you're going to be working with Melissa! She has such a creative flair and her photos are breath taking! Not only are you ensured beautiful photos, but you're not gonna find a more fun photographer to spend your day with! We love working with her because her personality and professionalism have a perfect balance to make sure your moments are captured all while having the time of your life!

Toy Bros Toy Bros Wedding DJs

We love working with Melissa... she is so much fun and her work is amazing.

Black Horse Videography Black Horse Videography Wedding Videographers

Melissa is an outstanding photographer and a true professional. She is fun and extremely artistic. I would recommend her to any of my clients.

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Lovely Day Photo frequently asked questions

Lovely Day Photo includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Lovely Day Photo includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Lovely Day Photo offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Lovely Day Photo offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lovely Day Photo offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Lovely Day Photo is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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