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John Schlia Photography can serve you with your needs for wedding photography, children photography, family portraits or photography at any other type of event. My goal is to document you as you are. I don't like to fuss, and my approach is to stay back out of sight and when you forget that I am there is when the best moments present themselves.
I don't operate out of a studio, I prefer to travel to where you are comfortable and make less of a hassle for you. Remember, a relaxed person is a happy person.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of John Schlia Photography

Maria
Maria Sent on 03/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, John!

We were so thankful to have chosen John as our photographer! He very generously traveled to Washington DC where we live, at no extra charge, for our engagement session. Before the wedding, John sent us a detailed questionnaire about all the people and types of photos we wanted to capture to ensure we wouldn’t miss any shots. I also made a strict schedule for the wedding day since we had a lot to pack in before the ceremony and John stuck to that by the minute! As for the photos, they were so beautiful and perfectly captured our emotions on our special day! John definitely has a whimsical and bright style which fit our personalities and the joyous way we approached our wedding day. He also did a great job with candid shots of the guests that everyone was excited to see. John’s assistant, Meghan, was so fun and she was able to get photos in the rooms where John wasn’t. Last but not least – John is just an all-around awesome guy ;) John, thank you for capturing the memories of our day that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!
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Wendy Sent on 07/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

John is the BOMB!

Hire this guy, you won't be disappointed. Professional and fun to deal with. Stress-free experience and we loved our photographs!!
Eric
Eric Sent on 01/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer we could have imagined!

We hired John for our wedding on July 7, 2018 in Rochester, NY. We couldn't be more happy with his service! From the very first interaction, he was accommodating; none of the packages on his website were exactly what we wanted, but he was flexible and made us a custom package that was perfect for us and for a great price! Leading up to the wedding he kept in touch and made sure he knew the whole schedule and everything. On our wedding day, John just took the lead and made sure he got every shot we could want. We didn't have to worry about anything! e.g. when it was time for sunset pictures, he came and got us! He didn't miss a single moment!
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Elyssa Sent on 12/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with and lovely photos!

John was our photographer for our wedding this past June and did a truly fabulous job. We absolutely love our engagement and wedding photos. He also had our wedding photos available/ edited very soon after our wedding which was great, as we were eager to see them! We highly recommend John for wedding photography or really any other photography needs.
Alyse
Alyse Sent on 12/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking

John was so great to work with, he was like a breath a fresh air. He made us feel so special all day. His humor is what made the day even better, he made us feel like we’ve known him for years! He didn’t make us feel rushed at all, we felt very calm. John is such a kind person and we loved having him and his assistance as our wedding photographers. We would recommend them to anyone!!
Pauleen
Pauleen Sent on 11/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

One Of The Best In Rochester!

As a wedding planner, I love recommending John to my couples! We have worked on many events and projects together and he always delivers excellence. He is a talented photographer and works to build a genuine relationship with all of his clients. He has a postive attitude, even through the most challenging events. Not only will John capture beautiful photos, but he will also deliver professionalism with a side of fun!
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Megan Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
John was so able to go with the flow and was tons of fun to work with. Got all the pictures we wanted and controlled our crazy families. The pictures came out AMAZING!
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Omar Sent on 08/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If I can give him infinity stars, John killed the photography session for the engagement session and the wedding session. He's very laid back, patient and fun gentleman to be around with. He took fantastic pictures and cannot wait for the final results. Hell, he was deaf accessible too since I taught him the basics!!! He's the man and would take him again in a heartbeat!!
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Tom Sent on 07/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
John and his assistant David photographed our outdoor wedding in Rochester. They were great with our guests, especially managing our huge families. They were receptive to our photo suggestions and they improvised when the lighting was tricky at our ceremony location. My wife and I definitely recommend them!
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Jen Sent on 06/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
John was great! Always capturing moments and not getting in the way. He was good at being where he needed to be and yet not being visible, like a distraction.
Also, he made everything really easy for us! He even came early to fetch me and my new husband early morning! And got us arranged in such a way so that we saw each other at the right moment. And gave clear directions and always was available to take even more pictures when needed.

He made us feel well at ease! John was a great photographer for our special day!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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John Schlia Photography frequently asked questions

John Schlia Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
John Schlia Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
John Schlia Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
John Schlia Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
John Schlia Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
John Schlia 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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