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Kniley Photography offers timeless wedding photography in Rochester, New York, and beyond.
Do you ever feel nervous about your wedding photos?
Everyone does! We have all the questions:
❓ “Will I look good in my photographs?”
❓ “Will all the important moments get captured?”
❓ “Will I feel awkward?”
I was right there with you ten years ago when I got married, which is why I chose the best photographer I knew - and I want to give you the same experience.
That’s why we’ll work together from the moment we first meet to craft a plan for your day that’s flawless - so we can create great photographs together, but also so you can relax and enjoy the day you’ve always dreamed of.
I’ll listen to you and understand what - and who - is most important to you, so we can preserve your most important memories for you to enjoy for years to come.
✔️ No stiff & awkward poses
✔️ No being dragged off for more photographs when you’d rather be with your guests
✔️ And no worrying about whether you’ll look stunning in your photographs - you will!
I intentionally limit the number of weddings I photograph to 25 per year, so I can slow down, get to know your story, and serve you with the respect you deserve.
On your wedding day, my assistant and I will capture every important moment, and give you space to be present and enjoy your friends and family around you.
After your wedding is done, I’ll create museum-quality albums and wall art for your home. You’ll celebrate your best moments with your loved ones for years to come, and the future generations of your family will have heirlooms that capture who you are at this moment in time.
Couples generally inquire 12-18 months before their wedding date, and my availability is limited - inquire today to preserve your best wedding memories.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
High-Res Images
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
Flush Mount
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
What photography services do you offer?
Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits
What photography items do you offer?
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Reviews of Kniley Photography
Sarah Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Bob is awesome!
We had a great experience with Bob as our wedding photographer! Our whole process working with him was so smooth and easy—Bob has this stuff down to a science. He’s a total professional, gives great advice and guidance, is super responsive to questions, genuinely cared to get to know us, and is just a really nice guy. We had a great time running around Highland Park with him for our engagement shoot, and on our wedding day, his presence was so calming and unobtrusive. He and his second shooter captured our day as it happened, without trying to manipulate big moments to be photo-friendly. He was also great at wrangling our large families and wedding party for formal portraits.
Matthew Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Incredible Attentiveness and Personability
My fiancé and I had a wonderful engagement shoot with Bob. We're both a little camera shy, yet Bob took such care and patience to direct us we didn't have to worry about a thing. We also received our pictures much earlier than we expected, and they turned out amazing. Super excited to get to work with him again for the wedding day!
POST WEDDING UPDATE:
Bob and Becky were absolutely wonderful and exceeded our already high expectations. They were professional, patient and courteous, making us and our wedding party feel at ease in front of the camera to lead to some incredible photos.
Bob took care to check in multiple times during the wedding planning process and jumped on a very helpful detailed call one week before the wedding (which put our last minute worries at ease). Choosing Kniley Photography was one of our best wedding decisions without a doubt.
POST WEDDING UPDATE:
Bob and Becky were absolutely wonderful and exceeded our already high expectations. They were professional, patient and courteous, making us and our wedding party feel at ease in front of the camera to lead to some incredible photos.
Bob took care to check in multiple times during the wedding planning process and jumped on a very helpful detailed call one week before the wedding (which put our last minute worries at ease). Choosing Kniley Photography was one of our best wedding decisions without a doubt.
Mary Sent on 10/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Outstanding work
Other than the venue, the photographer was the biggest, most important decision for me. I had a very specific vision I wanted for our photos and felt like I was going to have to settle. I talked with about 9 photographers before finding the right one. Bob Kniley is based out of Lima, NY. After inquiring with him, my husband and I went to his studio and talked for about 2 hours about our relationship, families, friends, and our wedding day. Not only is he extremely talented, which you can tell upon first glance at his portfolio, but he is so thoughtful, kind, and really goes above and beyond for his couples. He was THE BEST. He talked with me multiple times throughout the planning process, gave me the best advice for the wedding day, and overall was just so supportive and excited throughout the planning process. We are looking forward to our “reveal celebration” where he brings each couple he works with into his studio where you get to see your wedding photos as well as customized album(s) and artwork for the first time together. After seeing a few sneak peek photos, I cannot wait for the big reveal! I seriously cannot recommend Bob enough, such a hardworking, dedicated, talented, considerate photographer and person!
Sean Sent on 11/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Professional Photographer that Feels Like a Friend
From our first interaction with Bob Kniley we were struck by his professionalism and sincerity. Bob has a very warm nature, which proved to be very helpful and calming on our wedding day. Bob also has great attention to detail. We had multiple meetings and conversations with him in advance of our wedding day so that he understood our vision and so that he would be able to capture the moments that were most important to us.
This advance work paid off on our wedding day. Bob made sure to capture all the shots we wanted during and after our ceremony and at our reception. Bob's assistant photographer, Natalia, was also great to work with and was very helpful. We couldn't have been happier with how the day went.
Bob's professionalism, responsiveness, and calm demeanor helped make our perfect wedding day possible. We are so grateful that we had Bob be part of our special day and we would recommend Kniley Photography to anyone. We have already seen a sneak peek of photos and they are incredible. We can't wait to see the rest. If you are looking for a wedding photographer in the Rochester area, look no further the Kniley Photography. You won't be disappointed.
This advance work paid off on our wedding day. Bob made sure to capture all the shots we wanted during and after our ceremony and at our reception. Bob's assistant photographer, Natalia, was also great to work with and was very helpful. We couldn't have been happier with how the day went.
Bob's professionalism, responsiveness, and calm demeanor helped make our perfect wedding day possible. We are so grateful that we had Bob be part of our special day and we would recommend Kniley Photography to anyone. We have already seen a sneak peek of photos and they are incredible. We can't wait to see the rest. If you are looking for a wedding photographer in the Rochester area, look no further the Kniley Photography. You won't be disappointed.
Lauren Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Already looking to book Kniley Photography again!
Bob Kniley should be at the top of your wedding guest list! He is the most enthusiastic, supportive, and reliable photographer we could have asked for, and is so much more than a wedding photographer. Bob really took the time to get to know who we were as a couple prior to our wedding. This was important in accurately portraying our story... you can tell he’s so dedicated to his craft! He provided us with helpful tips and advice beginning months before our big day, which really helped ease any pre-wedding jitters we had. On our wedding day, he made sure to be present at all the special moments, capturing both the big and the little moments, and made us feel relaxed and comfortable with the photography. We are going to look back on these photos and treasure them forever. We can’t thank Bob enough and we’re already looking for another excuse to book him again!
Mackenzie Sent on 11/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Highly Recommend!
I can not say enough wonderful things about Kniley Photography. Bob has been absolutely amazing throughout this whole wedding process. During our engagement session, he made both me and my fiance feel comfortable in front of the camera which made our experience that much more fun. Not only is he a phenomenal photographer that truly cares about you, your vision, and your wedding but he will help you along the way with anything you may need. I highly recommend you consider him for your wedding!!
Alicia Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Photography that's Extraordinary!
I cannot say enough great things about bob and Kniley photography. From the beginning I knew we could trust and count on them to capture our special moments. They stayed in contact with us the entire time and made everything so easy! They are so thoughtful and kind. We received tickets and a gift card to the movies for a date night on them randomly prior to our wedding and had so much fun. They really think of all the little details and have the best communication. Bob sent us videos throughout our time up to the wedding to help explain things which was amazing. We received our photos quickly and he even has an app made for your phone to view them. The quality of the photos are just amazing and he really captures the emotions. The products that you can order after like photo books and wall art are such great quality. I have not seen anything close to this photography company when I was looking prior to deciding on who to use. We are so happy with Kniley photography and all of our photos!
Alyssa Sent on 10/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Kniley Photo 10/10!
We are so grateful to have booked Bob. From the moment we first met back in 2018, he immediately clicked with us and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and excited to take pictures. On the wedding day, Bob was so professional and attentive to scheduling, which made everything feel effortless. We are so excited to see all our pictures and are so grateful to have had this experience!
Niki Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Phenomenal!
Bob and his assistant were amazing! He is so creative with his photography skills. He captures the little moments! I would HIGHLY recommend Bob and Kniley Photography! Bob was there from start to finish to help with the details. Helping plan a schedule and stay on track. We spoke about group pictures we wanted before hand, so it wasn’t crazy during the moment. He is professional, and fun to work with!
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Kniley Photography frequently asked questions
Kniley Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
- High-Res Images
- Digital Files
Kniley 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
- Flush Mount
Kniley Photography offers the following photography styles:
- Contemporary
- Natural
- Photojournalism
Kniley Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
- Additional Hours
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
- Wedding Portraits
Kniley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Matted Prints
- Prints
- Proofs
Kniley 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.