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Rich Paprocki is a creative contemporary photographer based in Rochester, NY, specializing in weddings. He'll climb a tree, crawl through cattails, crouch waist deep in the lake at midnight, or get pelted with silly string; all in the name of getting the perfect shot. His creative background and down-to-earth outlook are what allow him to connect with his subjects and create dramatic images.

Most of the weddings I shoot are in Rochester and Buffalo, however I often travel across the North East and the rest of the US. Please note that I book dates on a first-come-first-serve basis and will only hold dates with a signed contract & retainer.

Packages for 2019 start at $2600. For a full package list and to see if your date is available, please contact me through my website at: www.richpphoto.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Prints

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
One Event / Day
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
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
Prints

Reviews of Rich Paprocki Photography

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Rich Paprocki is highly praised as a wedding photographer, with multiple reviewers commending his professionalism, enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to capture special moments beautifully. Reviewers highlight his dedication to understanding couples' preferences, flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, and commitment to going above and beyond. His keen eye for unique backdrops and angles, along with his artistic approach, result in stunning and emotional photographs that are cherished for a lifetime. Rich's friendly and accommodating demeanor also contributes to a positive overall experience for couples on their wedding day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Rich Paprocki is highly praised as a wedding photographer, with multiple reviewers commending his professionalism, enthusiasm, creativity, and ability to capture special moments beautifully. Reviewers highlight his dedication to understanding couples' preferences, flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, and commitment to going above and beyond. His keen eye for unique backdrops and angles, along with his artistic approach, result in stunning and emotional photographs that are cherished for a lifetime. Rich's friendly and accommodating demeanor also contributes to a positive overall experience for couples on their wedding day.

Kristie
Kristie Sent on 12/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

Everything you could ever hope for and more. Rich is communicative, dependable, organized, and professional. He went above and beyond on numerous occasions for us, making our day absolutely magical. He was the perfect energy match for our crazy group - I truly can't say enough!
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Gennel Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos!

Rich was fantastic to work with from the very beginning. Super quick to respond and was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He and his assistant did a fantastic job capturing our day. We could not be happier deciding to go with Rich. His knowledge of the venue and patience throughout the day was impressive. We have so many pictures where we didn’t even realize there was a photographer nearby and those are the most amazing ones.
Ronathan
Ronathan Sent on 08/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Photographer!!

Rich was very professional and fun to work with. He showed genuine care and love for his work, and it came through in the resulting pictures. He was willing to be flexible and adjust as the weather changed the plans for the day. He was like a gun slinger with his two camera holsters. My mother was skeptical at first, but once she saw the pictures she was completely happy with the outcome. The second picture really shows his dedication to get The Shot!
Christina
Christina Sent on 04/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Your search ends here!

Rich has photographed many of our friends weddings and when it came to ours there was no question- we were booking Rich!! He was so helpful preparing for our big day with a meeting and organizing our families and priorities. He made our big blended family easy to line up for family photos and captured every detail of fun throughout the whole night!!! Rich took every detail to heart and absolutely blew us away with the final product!!! Bonus: not afraid of a challenge, not afraid of getting in awkward places, not afraid of busy dance floors!!
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Wayla Sent on 03/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pictures

Rich was an awesome photographer on my wedding, one of the best things I had. I am so happy that he enjoyed it as well. His parter and him did an awesome job capturing every moment of it. We could see them laying on the grass to capture. I asked for certain angles for the ceremony and he did exactly what we wanted. All the pictures are so beautiful. I recommend him 100%.
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Melanie Sent on 09/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

HIGHLY Recommend Rich Paprocki

Rich was amazing!!!!! We are so glad we hired Rich to shoot our wedding. He has a fantastic eye for backdrops and angles to make photos come alive. Rich is talented, reliable, friendly, and a gifted photographer. He was easy to work with throughout the entire process. We are grateful to have Rich's photos to look back on for years to come. HIGHLY recommend.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rainy September Wedding

I couldn't have asked for better photos! They actually made me appreciate my rain soaked wedding! Rich and his assistant were nothing but professional and enthusiastic! They were a pleasure to work with and I think the photos speak for themselves. It was a great mix of staged, artistic, and impromptu!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

I had the pleasure of hiring Rich Paprocki as our wedding photographer, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From the moment we met Rich, it was clear that we had found someone truly special to capture the most important day of our lives and the blending of our family.
Rich is not just a photographer; he is an artist. He has the incredible ability to look at a space and see something that no one else sees. Every shot was a work of art, and captured the emotions, love, and joy of our wedding day in the most breathtaking way possible. He masterfully captured both the emotional intimacy of our private ceremony and the vibrancy of our large reception. The quality of the final product was outstanding. Every photo exceeded our expectations. Rich truly went above and beyond to transform our wedding into a work of art that we will cherish for a lifetime.
Not only is Rich a talented photographer, but he is also a pleasure to work with. Rich and his assistant both made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the day, their friendly and professional demeanor put us at ease.
I can't recommend Rich highly enough. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who will not only capture your special day but also turn it into a masterpiece, Rich is the one. His passion, talent, and dedication shine through in every photograph taken. Thank you, Rich, for giving us a lifetime of beautiful memories. You are a true artist, and we are forever grateful for your incredible work.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

100% satisfaction

Rich Paprocki, along with his assistant, Dorian Patrick, made our wedding day absolutely amazing. My wife and I constantly get complimented on the beautiful photographs. Rich really took the time to get to know us and work with our personalities. He pulled every bit of love out of every picture. He was the absolute perfect combination of professionalism and playfulness.
Abigail
Abigail Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Rich!

We are incredibly grateful we had the opportunity to work with Rich! We had so much fun taking photos with him during the engagement shoot and on our wedding day. He and the second photographer, Dorian, were so professional and made us feel at ease throughout the day. Their experience was very evident and we appreciated their creativity. We knew the final product would be great but were blown away by all the amazing photos we now have to forever remember our wedding day. We highly recommend Rich!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Rich Paprocki Photography frequently asked questions

Rich Paprocki Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Rich Paprocki Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Rich Paprocki Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Rich Paprocki Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Rich Paprocki Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Rich Paprocki 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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