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Paul Saunders Photography

Additional Hours
Second Shooter
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Olivia
Caylee
Mary
Richa
Sarah

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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The photography team is highly praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and making couples and guests feel comfortable, yielding natural, emotional photos. Reviewers loved the quality and value—many received large galleries and flexible, affordable packages. One noted limitation: smaller teams or single shooters may miss a few shots.

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The photography team is highly praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and making couples and guests feel comfortable, yielding natural, emotional photos. Reviewers loved the quality and value—many received large galleries and flexible, affordable packages. One noted limitation: smaller teams or single shooters may miss a few shots.

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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!
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.
Richa
Richa Sent on 03/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer in Capital Region for sure!

Paul was our wedding photographer and we couldn’t have been more happy with his service. He himself is had an amazing personality, he was able to capture our wedding and reception both in such a way that we never felt like we were posing, we were enjoying the ceremonies, in the moment and he was able to capture everything. When we looked at the pictures, we relived that day all over again, photos are so natural, and perfect! I was stunned by the way he was able to capture our emotions and feelings in those pictures. Extremely happy and satisfied with our experience and highly recommend for any couple who wants the photographer who will capture their big day.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 03/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic company

Rebecca was wonderful to work with and fully captured every detail of our day; from getting ready to us dancing on the dance floor nine hours later. The photos are lovely and you get a lot for the price! We have shared our gallery with family and friends and we have had many people say they wished they used Paul Saunders photography for their wedding photographer.
H
Holly Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Photography at a Competitive Price

An exceptional photographer at a competitive price. Paul was incredibly friendly and knew the other vendors personally, so it made our wedding day go as smoothly as possible. One downside was that he works alone, so you may miss out on a few key shots that you might be able to get if working with a larger photography company that uses two cameras. Paul was a pleasure to work with though, and he was able to capture many picture-perfect moments of our big day. If you're budget-conscious and have the opportunity to hire Paul, don't hesitate.
Susanne
Susanne Sent on 03/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

Working with Paul Saunders Photography was a blessing. The pricing was the most reasonable I could find anywhere but the quality was above and beyond. His professionalism and ease of communication was so appreciated as a type A bride. He got back to me so fast anytime I reached out. Our photographer, Steph was the easiest person to like. She instantly made of all of us feel so comfortable and she captured every moment without ever feeling in the way. They both make sure to follow your wishes and make things so easy on the bride and groom. I knew I could trust them but when I got my pictured back I was blown away. There were over 1600 incredible photos with only one shooter! I truly cannot recommend them enough.
Leanne
Leanne Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars all around - great to work with & great quality photos

Paul was the most responsive vendor out of all of our wedding vendors and we really appreciated that. Sandra was our photographer and so lovely to work with. She was kind, thoughtful and very flexible. And on top of that her photos are gorgeous!!
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 02/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Photographer

You will not find a better photographer to work with for your wedding than Paul and Kristy! Paul has many different plans that are super flexible and accommodating to any budget. He had great communication with us throughout the entire process and even went above and beyond to recommend other wedding vendors to us (which helped us find our DJ)! Kristy was our photographer on the actual day and she was also lovely to work with! She was a super organized, calm presence on our actual day, and our photos came out amazing! She truly captured the day perfectly even including scenic sunset photos of our venue! We can’t recommend them enough! - Austin and Jordan Sullivan
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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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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