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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

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

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Courtney Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer hands down!

Katie did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and we could not be happier! We live out of town, and Katie was extremely accommodating to our schedules for the engagement photos and putting together our wedding timeline. The day of the wedding, she put together a timeline to make sure we received every shot we wanted and her and Mike were so fun to be around! We received our entire gallery of over 1000 photos exactly one month from our wedding and they were STUNNING! We highly recommend her!!
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Melanie Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond amazing!

Katie’s work is nothing short of magical. She was able to capture every single moment of our special day, in a way that we truly did not believe was possible. Now, whenever we look through our photos, it is as if we are transported right back to that moment; through her unbelievable skills, Katie has given us the greatest gift of all... the gift of reliving our wedding whenever we’d like.
Beyond the beautiful work she does, Katie is a genuinely wonderful professional and overall amazing person to work with. She went above and beyond for us by taking the extra time to get to know my husband and my story, and our personalities. You could tell how much this meant in her process because it allowed her to capture the essence of “US” in every single image. This is what sets her apart from any other photographer.
I would recommend Katie with flying colors to EVERYONE!!
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Bella Sent on 04/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Katie Finnerty is the WHOLE package when it comes to everything you could want in your photographer and wedding photography! Her professionalism, flexibility, and calming presence was nothing short of amazing and made our day that much more perfect! Between her organizational skills and critical thinking, there was nothing left to worry about. Our other vendors gave kudos to how well-prepared Katie was. We were blown away by her ability to be everywhere without even realizing she was there! Guests are still raving about how fantastic and sweet our photographer was. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!!!
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Awards

38
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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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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