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    Evelyn Sent on 08/03/2022
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    If he’s available… HIRE HIM!!!

    All I can say is WOW! Lee exceeded all of our expectations and went above and beyond. We looked at so many photographers before booking Lee. Many of them were lackluster with the usual wedding photos that you see in every wedding post, but Lee was different! He is an artist. His photos are paintings, and look like works of art. My daughter was intent on getting great sunset and mood photos and once we saw Lee’s photos we knew he was our guy!

    The best part was his Amazing attitude! He became part photographer and part therapist the week before the wedding. We had so many restrictions at my daughter’s wedding due to the high rate of covid, and we had already lost 2 vendors the week of the wedding since they were ill. Needless to say we were panicking that he might be next. He assured us that he would take all precautions pre-wedding to make sure that he was healthy and present. Once he arrived he became one of the family. He was so much fun and energetic, that the guests loved him as well. We called him the ninja since he was EVERYWHERE but without being intrusive. He literally became one of the highlights of the wedding. It was a weekend wedding so he worked very hard but never lost his energy or patience. Lee remembered everything we told him about what we wanted, and didn’t want in the photos. We just received the photos and all I can say is he captured the “essence” of the entire weekend! His photos are magical! Don’t wait… on the off chance that you’re lucky enough that he’s available… grab him! It will be the best decision you make for your wedding other then choosing the right spouse. ;)
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    Kate M. Sent on 05/21/2021
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    Everywhere at Once!

    Lee is definitely not afraid to get a little dirty and a little uncomfortable to get the best shot he can! We reached out to Lee after a recommendation from a friend who said "we would not be disappointed!" After a brief phone conversation with Lee we decided to book him for our wedding and go ahead with our engagement shoot a few months later. In the sweltering heat of July 2020 smack dab in the middle of Covid, we had an absolutely wonderful photo session at NYS Empire Plaza. His work turn out impeccable even though we were all sweaty messes.
    Lee was super engaging, very conversational and he knew his cult classic one liners and Dr. Who references which my now husband appreciated!
    At our wedding he had an assistant named Joe who was just as wonderful to work with as Lee, they both made our photo sessions effortless and he got the littles to stay still and say "squeezeeeeeee" instead of "cheese!"
    We got beautiful photos under the star filled night sky that we cannot wait to see when the edits are done! We whole heartedly recommend Lee for any wedding photography that you may need.
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    Allison Sent on 02/05/2020
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    Perfection. Wouldn't have our wedding any other way.

    Lee is an absolute gem. He came in with so much enthusiasm and you could really feel he was thrilled to be there and do what he does best. Not only did he take amazing photos of our wedding but he added to the excitement of the day. We would most definitely hire him again for any photography needs.
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    Kelly J. Sent on 01/10/2020
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    Fantastic photographer

    Lee photographed our wedding and did a phenomenal job! He was great to work with before, during and after our wedding! We highly recommend him for any of your photography needs!:)
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    Meagan E. Sent on 01/17/2020
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    Best Wedding Photographer Around

    Lee provides great quality service and showcases some of the best wedding photography! I was in awe after getting my engagement photos back, and then wedding photos, I was speechless. He caught some amazing moments that I wouldn’t have seen if it wasn’t for him. He’s fun, energetic, and will do anything to get the right picture. Thanks Lee for catching the best memories of our day!
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    Liz B. Sent on 09/23/2019
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    He caught everything

    Very in tune with what he was suppose take pictures of and captured pictures of things that happened so fast I thought he might not have gotten and he did!!! Great job
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    Mary Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Awesome Photographic Duo

    Lee and Michelle really helped make our wedding day on 6/15/2019 special with his sense of humor and zest for life! I saw his work from my husband's brother's wedding and said, "I really like their photos, I want their photographer." He was so much fun to have shoot us in NYC for our engagement photos, and in NJ for our wedding. He resides in upstate NY and was willing to travel for us, staying committed to our requested date.

    Lee not only delivers beautiful photos, but effectively communicates via: phone, email, text message, you name it. Lee worked around our busy schedule and did our first look photo shoot in addition to the ceremony and venue photos. I highly recommend him for anyone who wants an upbeat, optimistic and flexible photographer who is always finding inspiration in his pictures!
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    Melanie Sent on 07/09/2019
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    Stunning Photographer!

    Lee was absolutely amazing! He beautifully captured our wedding! His portfolio speaks for itself in that regard! However, he still somehow surpassed our expectations! He took so many photos from our wedding that we would rate as stunning; we were expecting to only have a few “favorites” that maybe were at the caliber of his showcased work, but instead there were hundreds of photos we loved. Although we knew he was good from his portfolio, the consistency in shot composition, color balance, editing, attention to detail, and ability to capture the moment still completely floored us! The photos also really told a story, and we even felt like we learned new things when reviewing the photos the second time around. For example, I got to see my father’s expression after an emotional hug. It was a great experience. He also had a nice blend of candid and posed shots. Some of the shots had more natural lighting, and some looked more enhanced to create a particular look that fit the mood of the picture. This mixture was great. And with over 900 photos for our intimate wedding, the variety was incredible!

    He was extremely friendly, helpful, and accommodating. He has a passion for photography that comes through with his energetic and enthusiastic spirit. All the guests liked him. When I was nervous, his words and jokes helped put me at ease. He was constantly inspired by his surroundings, which evoked many creative ideas. He also listened and tried to incorporate our ideas. In conclusion, we could not have chosen a better photography! We give our absolute highest recommendations for Lee Speary!
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    Heather S. Sent on 01/10/2020
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    Great work!

    Lee did an exceptional job with our wedding! Traveling down 4.5 hours to us and going above and beyond what we expected was great! The professionalism and knowledge for photography is outstanding! We highly recommend him! You won’t be disappointed!
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    Anders R. Sent on 01/13/2020
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    Calming, Funny, and Professional Presence.

    My wife and I found Photographer Lee Speary to a great presence during our wedding and engagement photos. He did a great job keeping everyone relaxed and took the photos we wanted, and others we didn't know we wanted! Highly recommended to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. We also greatly enjoyed his assistant.
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    Jessica Sent on 12/13/2018
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    Hardworking photographer shoots AMAZING photos

    Lee was incredible, I honestly can't believe how many great shots he got as just one person! Very easy to work with, captured all the best moments of our day, and got great shots of our guests too! He even got in the mud to capture some perfect photos in the woods around our venue. And the sunset photos?! Seriously, hire Lee.
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    Krystina Sent on 11/28/2018
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    Amazing experience!

    Lee went above and beyond for us on our wedding day, in September of 2018. We chose to have 2 photographers, which I highly recommend. Lee spent the entire day with us girls getting ready while our other photographer spent the day with the guys. Lee made us feel so comfortable which made it easier to act like ourselves around him. Our pictures turned out perfect, I mean absolutely breathtaking. I literally could not have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend him!!!
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    Brittany Sent on 08/21/2018
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    Lee was our wedding photographer for our wedding at the Ithaca Farmer's Market. He came early to set up and get familiar with our venue and even had 2 cameras on him the entire night. He brought our vision to life and knew exactly where to put us and our wedding party to capture the perfect photos. He took portraits and planned our first look and then spent the rest of the night getting candids. He even took one of his shirts off so that I could sit on it without getting my dress dirty for our outdoor photos! He was very funny and kept us laughing then entire time and got around to every table to capture all of our guests. He took beautiful outdoor pictures and photographed the twinkling hanging lights at our venue perfectly. You cannot ask for a better photographer!
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/11/2018
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    Lee was absolutely amazing! He and his partner was so easy going and went above and beyond to capture the pictures that I had envisioned. Lee was even incredibly patient with my flower girl who was in love with the camera and kept begging for pictures. He added such a calming presence to a very hectic day, and all of our wedding party kept going on about how amazing he was to work with.
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    Kathryn Sent on 10/21/2017
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    The best thing about Lee is that he is willing to try anything for the perfect shot, including hanging off docks to make sure the angle is right. My husband and I knew the moment we first met Lee that he was the perfect photographer for us. His style matched exactly what I was looking for with his attention to detail and the composure of his photos and his personality was right in line with my husband and I. Everyone one in our family and bridal party said he was amazing to work with and made that long day of photos go by much easier. It was great that we were able to have an engagement shoot because it got us comfortable with him and him with us making the wedding day flow much smoother. He was willing to take on my crazy requests and travel around the finger lakes for different specific photos. We also choose to go with the photo booth and (even at the last minute) it was a great addition to capture those memories. Aside from his willingness to work with us completely he was also perfect for our price range. With photography being one of my highest priorities I wanted to make sure I had excellent photos without going out of budget. Lee made it happen for us. The whole team was great to work with and we would highly recommend them for your wedding or next event.
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    Darian Sent on 05/31/2018
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    Lee was a phenomenal photographer. The pictures turned out amazing and he made sure to capture every special moment. He will do anything to get a great shot and his personality made it fun to stand in front of the camera to keep posing. I highly suggest Lee to anyone looking for a photographer for any event. I have recommended him to other weddings I was in and I have been more than pleased with him on multiple occasions. If you choose to use someone else you are simply not getting the best pictures you could, because Lee is the best!
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    Karen Sent on 08/07/2017
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    Lee and Michelle were beyond amazing! Lee is so much fun to be around, he made us laugh all day which really helped us all feel comfortable and at ease taking all of these photos. Our wedding party, family and guests loved him as well! He is extremely talented! We are so happy with the pictures he took at our wedding. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a fun-loving, easy going, photographer.
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    Kate Sent on 08/01/2017
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    Lee Speary is amazing! I knew from the minute I saw his work he was the one I wanted to photograph our wedding day. He beyond exceeded our expectations. Our photos turned out amazing and we couldn't be happier with this work. Lee and Michelle were so much fun to work with and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. It was so refreshing to work with someone who truly shows a passion for what he does and was always seeking to make each picture more creative and amazing then the last one. His eye for detail and out of the box thinking is what really made his work stand out to me and to see that come out in our wedding photos made me know I had picked the right person to capture our day. I would highly recommend him for your wedding photographer!! Everyone that had the pleasure to meet Lee at our wedding couldn't say enough nice things about him as well! We can't thank you enough Lee for giving us the most incredible photos to always remember our special day.
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    Samantha Sent on 05/29/2017
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    I highly recommend Lee to anyone looking for a fun photo loving genius! He and Michele took so many awesome photos of our goofy Disney inspired wedding. He loved how the girls looked and how original/different we were. I told him/warned him wait until he saw the satyr. He was confused to say the least. Our best man was dressed as Phil and Lee and Michele went ham taking our group and single shots. They have an amazing eye for beauty and an amazing sense of humor that kept us laughing and enjoying our wonderful day. I can tell you the smiles are genuine in our photos because a good amount of them we are probably laughing through.
    I can't thank Lee and Michele enough for being awesome and as nerdy and fun loving as us!
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    Randy Sent on 06/06/2017
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    Lee Speary did an excellent job in capturing all elements of our daughter's wedding ceremony and reception. Despite the rather dreary, wet weather that afternoon he was able to shoot a very large number of perfect color and black and white portrait photos. Lee has a remarkable talent for interacting with each of the people he is photographing. His relaxed, friendly, and supportive manner produces photos that reflect all the joy and excitement that weddings create for their participants. The gallery of photos he produced was exceptional and was made available very quickly following the wedding.
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    Katrina Sent on 05/31/2017
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    I think I can speak on behalf of everyone that I know that has seen Lee's photos from our wedding that we would all highly recommend him for a wedding photographer!! Not only were we completely blown away by all of his photos, but so wasn't everyone else who saw them! Also he was a blast to have at the wedding! We met him at our friend's wedding where he was the photographer and fell in love with him then and there. He was a pleasure to work with from day 1 and was very flexible and accommodating! From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank Lee (again, and again) for giving us such beautiful photos for us and our family and friends to remember our amazing day for the rest of our lives! <3<3<3
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    Anthony Sent on 05/24/2017
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    I absolutely recommend Lee, with the utmost confidence. I've seen his work on 2 separate occasions now, one of which being my own wedding and I could not be more impressed! I have a background in graphic design/marketing and can tell you his work is top-notch! He took more pictures than anyone could have asked for, dedicated the time necessary to research angles/lighting, had great composition to the photos and was never "intrusive" as some photographers can accidentally be when trying to get that "perfect shot".

    Personally, I will be commissioning him for my company's photography business needs as well.

    You can absolutely be confident in this photographer for your wedding!
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    Allison Sent on 05/21/2017
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    Lee was outstanding! Not only did our photos turn out gorgeous, he was a blast to have with us for the day. He's not your typical "wallflower" wedding photographer, he interacted with our guests and made them have more fun than they were already having. We had numerous people come up and tell us how impressed they were with the fact that he was personable, but that they could tell he was really there for us and doing whatever he could to get the best shot of what was going on at the time. I would recommend Lee every time to anyone who asks!
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    Brenda Sent on 06/30/2016
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    My daughter used Lee for her engagement and wedding photos he did a great job Lee was fun to work with I would recommend Lee to anyone that want to have great pictures done
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    Carly Sent on 06/01/2016
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    LOVED working with Lee. I was nervous it would be weird getting professional pictures taken but he made it very comfortable and the pictures came out amazing!
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