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Katie Finnerty is a fine art wedding photographer based in Buffalo, NY and available to travel throughout New York State Specializing in wedding and engagement photography, she provides an intimate experience from the initial meeting through to the delivery of a collection of images; your memories preserved as everlasting works of art.

I enter every wedding day full of excitement, bringing my enthusiasm and expertise to make sure you feel at ease. Part of a photographer’s job is to make their subject feel comfortable in front of the camera. This has always been easy for me – I love the people I photograph and believe in renowned photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt’s words, “It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.” I try to radiate positivity during every shoot, knowing my attitude can be reflected in my subjects. That being said, for a large part of weddings I go unnoticed, quietly searching for the fleeting moments that I know you’ll want to look back on forever. This is your day, and I am there to document it. To make sure that you end up with photographs that serve to bring back these wonderful memories for years to come. After all, wedding photos are often those that are passed on through generations. Keeping this in mind, I strive to take photos that will withstand the test of time, hundreds of small works of art that can stand alone, or be pieced together into the story of a beautiful day filled with love.

For me, nothing beats the rush that I get while shooting a wedding, except maybe the response clients have for the photos afterward. Every wedding I photograph is an honor. I make sure to capture all of your friends and loved ones, the beautiful moments, the powerful emotions, and the obvious and not-so-obvious details to tell the timeless story of your wedding day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

4,000.00

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,500

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
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

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
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Katie Finnerty Photography

Caitlin
Caitlin Sent on 07/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A ball of sunshine and beautiful photos

Hiring Katie to capture our wedding day was by far the best decision we could've made! I originally found Katie on instagram and we did our engagement photos which turned out even more beautiful than i ever could've imagined! We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid twice, and Katie was extremely flexible and responsive as we finally settled on a new date! On the wedding day itself, Katie and her second shooter were nothing but rays of sunshine. They were organized and professional, but are so so personable and funny that they made the day feel like even more of a dream! They hyped us up and everyone in the wedding party was raving about her! You will absolutely regret not hiring her to capture your big day!! 100/10 cannot recommend her enough!!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 12/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer Ever!

Katie Finnerty is both an amazing human and photographer, and we are so happy to have had her as our photographer at our 6/29/19 Finger Lakes wedding. From the beginning of the planning process, Katie was remarkably efficient and organized in addition to being personable and relaxed- my husband and I both immediately felt comfortable with her. She was so accommodating to our vision whilst offering extremely helpful advice, having been in the wedding industry for so long. She not only captured love and light but helped the day of flow so extremely smoothly- all thanks to her aforementioned organization! My wedding party and guests cannot stop talking about how sweet she was and how AMAZING the photographs are- thank you, Katie!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Katie is the best!

Katie was our photographer for our winter wedding last February at the Wintergarden, and we cannot say enough good things about her and her work!

I’ve been following Katie’s work for a while (long before I got engaged), and as soon as we got engaged, Katie was on the short list of ‘must-haves’ for our big day. Yes, we partly decided on our wedding day around her availability, and we are so happy we made that decision!

Katie is more than just a photographer. She brings such a fun attitude and true joy to her job, it really helps you feel comfortable and as if you’ve been friends for years. She offered great advice of photo locations, and totally nailed it! She helped with planning our timeline and made sure we were on schedule the entire day without us having to worry one bit.

Katie completely captured the essence of our relationship throughout the day and we will be forever grateful and cherish these memories for years to come. We still receive compliments on our wedding photos we have placed throughout our house. She provides a huge gallery of edited photos for you to keep (we still can’t quite pick a favorite)!

We would highly recommend Katie to anyone. She brings amazing talent, experience, fun energy, and complete professionalism to her job, and we feel so luck to have worked with her on the happiest day of our lives!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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Katie Finnerty Photography frequently asked questions

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