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About

Hi! I’m Anna, the photographer behind Anna Simonak Photography, based in Ithaca and serving couples all across Central New York. I’m a wedding photographer with a photojournalistic, unobtrusive approach, which is a fancy way of saying I’m there to capture your day as it naturally unfolds — the real moments, the real emotions, the real you.

I want you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and fully present with your favorite people. My goal is to blend into the background when you need space, step in with gentle guidance when you want it, and document your wedding day in a way that feels genuine, effortless, and true to your story. Couples often tell me I’m friendly, responsive, and easy to be around — and that’s exactly the experience I want you to have.

While you’re laughing with your friends, hugging your family, or soaking in those quiet in‑between moments, I’ll be right there capturing it all. I’d truly love to hear from you and learn about your wedding plans.

Services Offered

I’m here to make the photography part of your day feel simple, comfortable, and fun. Whether you need help choosing outfits, figuring out flattering poses, or navigating the timeline, I’ve got you covered with plenty of tips and experience.

My wedding photography packages include:

  • Up to nine hours of coverage

  • Option to add a second photographer

  • Online gallery with all your edited images

  • Additional hours available

  • Coverage across multiple locations

  • Liability insurance for peace of mind

If you’re looking for a photographer who will support you, celebrate with you, and document your wedding day with care and authenticity, I’d be honored to be part of it.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Anna Simonak Photography

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Jessie Sent on 11/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I really enjoyed working with Anna. She has been a calming presence throughout both the engagement session and the wedding. We never felt being pushed to do anything that we don't want to do. Instead she just recorded the moment, and the pictures were amazing! Anna was very flexible too. She worked with our videographer with no problem :)
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Emma Sent on 11/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Anna was amazing! Leading up to our wedding, she was easy to work with and extremely helpful. She made a point of asking which moments/portraits we wanted her to capture, and she hit out of the park. The day of, she was everywhere, catching countless memorable snippets. Anna exceeded our expectations and provided us with better shots than we could have imagined. Thanks, Anna!
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Tiana Sent on 11/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Anna was amazing for our wedding!!! We got a ton of comments from our family on how professional she was. My husband and I both do not like getting our picture taken, yet all of our pictures turned out wonderful. Anna did a great job of making sure she was photographing us when we were focused on each other. I would recommend her services to anyone!
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Marc Sent on 09/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5 stars! First- we LOVED our pictures and moments that Anna captured. If you CAN get her, you should - Anna was fantastic. Anna captured the entire day, including special moments of our family and friends being themselves. She also captured the details beautifully, in a fairly challenging venue (on the water, changing weather).

Anna provided thoughtful guidance from our first encounter - helping two rookie wedding kids make it their own. From the wedding timeline, to suggestions on where to take pictures beforehand - Anna's superb knowledge of Seattle and how to make the most of your wedding was welcomed and in hind sight super helpful.

Stop reading reviews and just book her :)
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Karris Sent on 08/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Anna was wonderful to work with. My partner and I planned a very small, intimate wedding and didn't need an all day photographer. After contacting several different photographers we found Anna. She was quick to respond to all my emails, she was flexible, and tailored a package that fit both our time requirement and our budget. The day of she was early and ready to jump right into taking photos, she was helpful(she put my wallet in her bag so my hands were free), and she was just all around nice. I can't say enough nice things about our experience with her. The wedding was Monday and she already gave us a sneak peek of our photos, they are better than I dreamed of. I highly recommend her.
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Erica Sent on 09/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Anna was wonderful to work with. She was so professional and did not need any direction. She knew where she was needed and what photos to take. She captured every moment of our day: getting ready, our ceremony, the reception, and all the small details. The day went by so fast that I felt like I did not have the time to appreciate the small details of our wedding but Anna captured them so that we are now able to enjoy them. She did an amazing job taking candid photos that truly captured the joy in everyone. The photos she takes are amazing. Your wedding lasts one day but photos last a lifetime, which is why it is so important to have a good photographer. I would definitely recommend Anna as your wedding photographer.
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User2287350 Sent on 08/26/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Anna was perfect! We got a great price on beautiful pictures--I am flabbergasted by how well she captured our joy on our wedding day. She was super flexible on the day, was helpful when we needed her (she pointed out that we need to fill out the official marriage license in addition to the pretty one), and stayed in the background taking candid shots when we were just down to party. I feel so lucky to have found her and personally, I feel pretty smart for hiring a photographer, since I was so wrapped up in me me me that day that I missed all the sweet moments she picked up with her camera.
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User2341508 Sent on 08/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy that we decided to have Anna be the photographer at our wedding. She is friendly, highly talented, responsive, and just as unobtrusive during the celebration as she claims, which means she gets good candid shots. She made us feel that we could rely on her to get the job done well, and she delivered! We got so many beautiful shots, both posed and candid. We appreciated that she didn't edit the photos in ways that looked unnatural - no fuzzy glamour shots! I will recommend her very highly to everyone I know who is looking for a wedding photographer.
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User2166553 Sent on 06/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy we chose Anna to capture our special day! She was the perfect photographer: kind, patient, responsive, flexible, unobtrusive, and very talented. She did a wonderful job on our portrait photos, but more importantly for us, she also captured multiple special moments that happened throughout the night. Her photos are stunning! I've received several compliments and one of my friends already booked her for her own wedding. To top it off Anna sent us a link to a few of our wedding photos within a week of our wedding and had the rest of them to us within a month (lightening quick compared to other wedding photographers I've heard about!). I highly recommend Anna and I look forward to hiring her again in the future!
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Lizzy Sent on 11/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Anna was an amazing part of our wedding day and the months that led up to it. We planned our wedding from afar and she was very responsive to email. She was wonderful the day of our event, showing up at the time we had planned, capturing many unique and special moments during the day, all while remaining very much in the background and not being intrusive in any way. Her pictures are beautiful, natural, and I couldn't have asked for anything more. The process post wedding, including accessing pictures, has been very easy. There is nothing I would have changed and I am so grateful that we found her as our photographer!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Beauty by Elizabeth Marie Beauty by Elizabeth Marie Wedding Hair & Makeup

Anna always comes into a room with an air of calmness and a can do attitude! Her photo galleries are some of my favorite to look through, and she is so great to work with!

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Anna Simonak Photography frequently asked questions

Anna Simonak Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Anna Simonak Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
Anna Simonak Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Anna Simonak Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Anna Simonak Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Anna Simonak 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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