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Paul Saunders Photography

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Patricia
Abigail
Siobhan
Maggie
Olivia

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Paul Saunders Photography is a photography service based out of Saratoga Springs, NY, specializing in weddings and special events.

Brilliant quality. Exceptional service. Outstanding value. We’ve had the pleasure of working for hundreds of couples throughout upstate New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont. We love working hard and documenting each wedding in a real and authentic way. Classy and elegant with an emphasis on beautiful couple pictures.

We have brilliant coverage options that won’t break the bank and a variety of flexible packages to suit whatever content couples may need. Couples receive all their edited pictures on flash drives, online viewing for at least five years, a framed canvas, and many enlargements of their choice. Albums are always available as needed a la carte.

We say to each couple, your job is to enjoy your day, our job is to make you delighted. Thanks to all the smashing couples we have worked for, we have more five-star reviews online (including over 1,500 at WeddingWire, The Knot, and Google) than any other photography company in New York state and New England. There are many wonderful options for photography, if you choose Paul Saunders Photography to be part of your team, my promise as owner of the company is to help make your wedding day experience perfect. Worry-free so you can really enjoy everything.

Paul Saunders Photography likes to keep everything simple. We work for you and will help make your wedding go as smoothly and stress-free as possible. All couples can self-design their coverage to make it work for them. We are very flexible.

Various services available

  • Additional hours as needed
  • Online viewing included with any coverage for at least five years
  • Engagement session option
  • High-resolution images on multiple flash drives
  • Business liability insurance (COI for $2 million) issued for any venue as needed
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Second shooter option if needed

Extras and a-la-carte options

  • Leather wedding and parent albums
  • Framed canvas
  • Flush-mounted coffee-table designer albums
  • Enlargements
  • Upscale thank-you cards

Areas Covered

Paul Saunders Photography covers weddings in upstate New York and throughout New England, including the following locations:

  • The Catskills region
  • Albany, Schenectady, Troy
  • Saratoga Springs
  • Lake George
  • The Adirondacks
  • Lake Placid
  • Syracuse
  • Rochester & Buffalo
  • The Finger Lakes region
  • Boston & Cape Cod
  • The Berkshires
  • Springfield, Worcester, Sturbridge (MA)
  • Burlington and all Vermont

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 26 years in business

  • We speak English

Weddings with this vendor

Angelica  & Joseph 's wedding
Angelica & Joseph
14 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs
Thank You Cards

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
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Reviews of Paul Saunders Photography

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Reviewers rave that the photography is exceptional, delivering beautiful, candid images that truly relive the day. The team is professional, responsive, personable, and great with large parties and kids, keeping things efficient so couples can enjoy the celebration. Packages are flexible and reasonably priced, offering strong value; a single shooter may miss a few angles.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers rave that the photography is exceptional, delivering beautiful, candid images that truly relive the day. The team is professional, responsive, personable, and great with large parties and kids, keeping things efficient so couples can enjoy the celebration. Packages are flexible and reasonably priced, offering strong value; a single shooter may miss a few angles.

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Melanie Sent on 01/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Paul S review

Photos? 10/10. Communication? 10/10. Interpersonal skills? 10/10!!!! Paul was simply incredible! We LOVED his work and style so much, and he definitely matched the photos with our overall wedding vibe. He was by far our favorite vendor to work with (and our families/wedding party said the same)! He truly brought so much fun, compassion, creativity, and professionalism to our wedding. Not to mention he kept my husband and I laughing throughout the day. Obsessed with Paul. Thank you again!
Patricia
Patricia Sent on 09/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Photographer!!

If you are looking for a photographer Paul is the one to book! He was absolutely incredible, my husband and I couldnt have asked for better. Paul was great with communication, professional, and everyone at the wedding loved him! My family still talks about how impressed they were. The photos came out beautiful. Every guest at our wedding had pictures taken and Paul captured every moment. We truly cannot thank Paul enough!
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 08/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible

First and foremost, Paul is such a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, caring, flexible, and so personable. His prices are incredibly reasonable and his quality and professionalism are top tier. Our photographer for both our engagement and wedding photos (Heather) was nothing short of perfect. We truly cannot say enough good things about her. She was funny, kind, professional, and SO easy to work with. We had a very long and thorough shot list for all of the formal portraits we wanted captured and she fulfilled all of them and more in little to no time, leaving us plenty of time to enjoy our cocktail hour with guests. We have spent so much time admiring all of our photos and reminiscing about how smooth and easy everything was with this duo. We cannot recommend Paul Saunders Photography and Heather enough!
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Sarah Sent on 08/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

We had a wonderful experience with Paul Saunders Photography. We worked with Michele for our non-traditional vow renewal celebration. She was responsive, attentive, and organized. Michele helped us get beautiful portraits of us and our families, and she captured hundreds of candid moments throughout our event. We received a gorgeous album and quality prints for a reasonable price, and Paul was readily accessible for questions.
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Beth Sent on 07/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST photographer!

We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer than Paul Saunders. From start to finish, Paul was professional, efficient, and made the entire experience feel seamless, exciting, and stress-free.

One of the things that stood out most was how comfortable he made everyone feel. He was conversational, personable, and blended so naturally into the day. Throughout the night, guests kept coming up to us to tell us how amazing he was, and they’re still talking about him after the wedding!

Paul did an incredible job capturing not only us, but also so many of our family members and friends during cocktail hour and the reception. He seemed to be everywhere at once, making sure no special moment was missed. Whether it was getting the perfect angle of a big moment or literally getting down on the dance floor to photograph our two-year-old nephew dancing the night away, his dedication and attention to detail were unmatched.

What we appreciated most was how respectful he was of our time with guests. He kept photos organized and efficient, making sure we got all the shots we wanted without pulling us away from the celebration for long periods of time. We were able to fully enjoy our wedding day while feeling completely confident that every important moment was being captured.

We are so grateful for Paul’s talent, professionalism, and energy, and we would recommend him without hesitation to any couple looking for a photographer who truly goes above and beyond.
Siobhan
Siobhan Sent on 06/30/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Delightful Photographer!

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Paul. He was professional, charismatic, kind, and just made our wedding day fun! He was very easy to communicate with and knew exactly what we were looking for in our wedding day photographs. The price range is very agreeable! Our guests were delighted. Everyone felt included and got in the shots. Very happy. Thank you so much Paul!
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 06/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A professional and accommodating photographer!

We had such a great experience working with Paul for our wedding. We had a giant bridal party and I was worried how that would work with photos, but Paul was nothing but positive and collaborative. He made our day easy despite many moving parts, and took the pressure off of us to plan and coordinate. We love how the photos came out and can't wait to hang them in our home! You also can't beat Paul's pricing - beyond reasonable, and for excellent quality photos. We highly recommend Paul!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team to Work with!

We had such a great experience with our wedding photography team! Paul was super responsive throughout the entire process, which made everything feel easy and stress-free. Melissa was absolutely amazing to work with, so kind, patient, and especially wonderful with my 2-year-old niece. She really made everyone feel comfortable, and it shows in the photos. The pictures came out fantastic, and we couldn’t be happier!
Caylee
Caylee Sent on 05/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing Every Moment Perfectly

Working with Paul and his team was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day! From the very beginning, Paul was responsive, professional, and reassuring, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free.

On the day of our wedding, we had the pleasure of working directly with Heather, and we genuinely could not have asked for a better photographer. From the planning stages through the actual day, she was organized, punctual, and brought such a fun, positive energy. She kept everything running on schedule while still making us feel relaxed and present, and she somehow managed to keep everyone smiling and laughing, even in the cold!

Heather went above and beyond to make sure every special moment was captured. She made it a priority to get all of the specific shots I requested, and then added in so many beautiful, candid moments as well. Her attention to detail and ability to capture genuine emotions of the day really stood out.

We are beyond grateful for both Paul and Heather for their incredible work. Their service was truly top-tier, and the experience exceeded all of our expectations. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented, reliable, and fun photography team.

Thank you, Paul and Heather!! We will treasure these memories forever!
Mary
Mary Sent on 04/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with Paul

My husband and I can’t say enough good things about Paul! The pictures are so marvelous that he captured of our church wedding. When looking through our album it’s like reliving it!

He was so fun to work with and made taking our photos as stress-free as possible. Our families are still taking about how enjoyable he was to work with too. We will definitely recommend his services to others. On top of it all we felt like we received so much for the value. Don’t give it a second thought and choose Paul if you are planning a wedding in the Albany area.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

The Century House The Century House Banquet Halls

Paul is so unique in his approach to each wedding. He is a rue professional and we enjoy working with him regularly.

Excelsior Springs Excelsior Springs Banquet Halls

Paul was selected as the photographer for one of our April 2018 weddings and it was a complete joy to work with him! From the pre-wedding phone call to the very end of the wedding reception, Paul's professionalism, expertise and FANTASTIC energy were amazing to work with! I can entirely see why clients choose him- he is such a bright light to such a memorable day and his work speaks for itself- wow! Would highly recommend Paul and his team!

Maddalone Entertainment Maddalone Entertainment Wedding DJs

Paul has been there since my very first event(as a DJ) over 11 years ago. He has always been courteous, professional and a positive ball of energy. I have had plenty of experience working alongside Paul and his team and can say that they are a huge beneficial addition to any wedding team. I have even been in a wedding party that Paul shot and can tell you he gave us all a memorable experience and made us all genuinely smile and enjoy the pictures. If Paul is still available the do your wedding justice and Snatch Him Up!

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Paul Saunders Photography frequently asked questions

Paul Saunders Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Paul Saunders Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Thank You Cards
Paul Saunders Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Paul Saunders Photography 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
Paul Saunders Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Paul Saunders Photography 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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