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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
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Reviews of Katie Finnerty Photography

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Bridgette G. Sent on 03/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best photographer we could have dreamed of!

I truly don’t think we can write a review good enough for Katie. We knew we wanted her as a photographer for our wedding before we even got engaged and she still somehow exceeded our expectations. We were originally supposed to get married in 2020, but had to postpone until 2022, so we actually did two rounds of engagement photos with Katie. Each time, she made us feel so comfortable and like we were just hanging out with a good friend! She was also such a great hype girl every time. When we had to postpone our wedding, she was SO easy to work with and she did everything she could to make the process easy for us.

When it finally came time for our wedding, Katie organized our whole timeline (which helped us more than she probably knows) and was so incredible all day. She was the perfect balance of assertive when necessary, but blended into the background of the day when she needed to. She was so kind, worked so hard throughout the entire day, and she took soooo many beautiful photos. Every time we get photos back from her, we are blown away and they are better than we even imagined - and after two rounds of engagement photos with her, she had set our expectations so high and still managed to exceed them on our wedding day! (You can tell by how many photos I've attached, how hard it was for me to narrow down my favorites.)

Katie created an engagement photo album for us and did such a beautiful job arranging pictures. We can’t wait to have her make a wedding album as well.

We hope we get many more opportunities to work with Katie. She is wonderful both as a photographer and a person. Do yourself a favor and book her for your wedding!!
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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!!
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Meghan M. Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer!!

I couldn’t last the weekend without posting a rave review about Katie and Diana! They were absolutely wonderful!! Katie has the most amazing artistic vision and her work with color and light is unbelievable. They were so fun and professional and genuinely lovely - they made the entire wedding party feel comfortable and good even in 85 degree heat. I cannot recommend Katie Finnerty Photography enough!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 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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