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Billy
Billy
Main Photographer

Asian-owned

6 years in business

We speak Spanish and Mandarin

3 team members

BGF Photography is a wedding photographer based in Buffalo, NY. We shoot weddings in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Finger Lakes regions.

My wedding photography focuses on capturing the candid, fleeting emotions that make each celebration unique. I aim to preserve genuine smiles, joyful tears, and intimate glances in their most natural form. This approach allows me to create timeless memories that reflect the true essence of your special day.

Services Offered

We provide wedding photography services throughout Western New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and the Finger Lakes region. Whether you’re looking for a photographer to shoot a romantic elopement or a grand soiree, I will bring our signature journalistic style to your big day. I prefer to let the story of your wedding unfold naturally, with candid photos of you and your guests celebrating, but I will also guide my couples for portraits and important group shots.

For the 2025 season, we’re excited to offer highlight films as part of our wedding packages! These 3-5 minute cinematic films are a perfect middle ground for couples who want a beautiful recap of their wedding day without the need for a full videography team. Highlight films focus on the most meaningful moments—like your vows, candid emotions, and stunning visuals—blended into a heartfelt, shareable keepsake. It’s an ideal way to relive your day while keeping things simple and intimate.

Packages with BGF Photography are customizable and can include:

  • An engagement session
  • A second shooter
  • 35mm film
  • New for 2025: Highlight video add-on

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Pricing

$2,000 starting price
$2,800 average price
Elopement
$2,000 / starting price
6 hours
Consultation over video call
Digital gallery of 300-500 photos
Fully edited within 60 days
Same day/next day sneak peek
Optional prints/albums
Full Day Solo
$2,800 / starting price
12 hours
Consultation over video call
Digital gallery of 500-800 photos
Same day/next day sneak peek
Fully edited within 60 days
Optional prints/albums
Most popular
Full Day Duo
$3,300 / starting price
12 hours
Consultation over video call
Digital gallery of 500-800 photos
Second photographer
Same day/next day sneak peek
Fully edited within 60 days
Optional prints/albums
Full Day + Highlight Film
$4,300 / starting price
12 hours
Consultation over video call
Digital gallery of 500-800 photos
3-5 minute highlight film
Second photographer
Same day/next day sneak peek
Fully edited within 60 days
Optional prints/albums

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

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Reviews of BGF Photography

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Billy, a talented and dedicated wedding photographer, is highly recommended by multiple couples for his professionalism and unique photography style that captures raw emotions. His ability to adapt to any situation was commended, especially during unpredictable weather conditions and intimate weddings. Billy's prompt delivery of beautiful photos, his relaxed approach, and reasonable pricing were highlighted, along with his ability to capture candid moments and the essence of the day. Guests also praised his Mandarin language skills in the Buffalo area, making him stand out among photographers. Overall, Billy's work, professionalism, and thoughtful surprises received high praise from couples who were delighted with their wedding photos.

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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.

Billy, a talented and dedicated wedding photographer, is highly recommended by multiple couples for his professionalism and unique photography style that captures raw emotions. His ability to adapt to any situation was commended, especially during unpredictable weather conditions and intimate weddings. Billy's prompt delivery of beautiful photos, his relaxed approach, and reasonable pricing were highlighted, along with his ability to capture candid moments and the essence of the day. Guests also praised his Mandarin language skills in the Buffalo area, making him stand out among photographers. Overall, Billy's work, professionalism, and thoughtful surprises received high praise from couples who were delighted with their wedding photos.

Charity
Charity Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly talented photographer

We highly recommend Billy as a talented and dedicated wedding photographer.
J
James Sent on 04/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Billy

We can’t say enough great things about Billy and Katie! From the very beginning, Billy brought such a personal and thoughtful touch to our wedding experience. He reached out proactively during the planning process to make sure everything was set for the big day, offering helpful input and flexibility that made us feel completely at ease.

On the wedding day, both Billy and Katie were absolutely amazing. They were not only timely and professional, but also worked seamlessly with our coordinator to help keep everything running smoothly. They weren’t just behind the camera—they were genuinely helpful, lending a hand wherever it was needed and making the day feel even more special.

One of the most impressive touches was that Billy had photos ready and on display at the reception for our guests to enjoy, adding such a thoughtful and unique element to the evening. He also surprised us with a roll of 35mm film photos he took during the day, which captured timeless and nostalgic moments that we will cherish forever. He delivered our full set of photos incredibly quickly, and they came out beautifully—we couldn’t be happier with the results.

So many of our guests commented on how great Billy and Katie were—friendly, accommodating, and just a joy to have around. They helped keep the energy up and the timeline on track, all while capturing every special moment. We feel incredibly lucky to have had them as part of our day and would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat!
E
Estefany Sent on 01/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Working with BGF photography was the absolute best decision we made! Billy was so pleasant and fun to work with from our first meeting to our wedding day. His photography style is definitely unique and it truly shows the raw emotion of our wedding day. I’m not really a photogenic person but working with him really made this process feel so natural and comfortable in which you can see that translate into our pictures. Having a winter wedding we were really nervous to see if we could get a photographer who would want to work in unpredictable weather conditions and if the pictures would look good, and Billy truly showed his talent and ability to adapt to any situation. If you are looking for a great price and quality pictures I would 100% recommend working with BGF photography! Also shoutout to Katie we loved working with you as well, best duo there is!
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Real Weddings

Alyssa & Greg
165 photos · 04/25/2025
James & Karina
147 photos · 03/08/2025
Estefany & William
221 photos · 01/04/2025
Delia & Zach
96 photos · 10/18/2024
James & Wei
68 photos · 09/07/2024
Charity & Brett
38 photos · 08/03/2024

Team

Billy
Billy
Main Photographer
Stephanie
Stephanie
Second Photographer
Katie
Katie
Second Photographer

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This vendor will travel up to 400 miles

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