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Lydia Maybee Photography

Lydia Maybee Photography

Buffalo, NY
4.7 out of 5 rating, 14 Reviews
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    William L. Sent on 11/11/2022
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    Wonderful photographer and even better human!

    My wife and I got married in Ithaca in July 2022, and was first connected to Lydia though a friend’s referral. We reached out to Lydia shortly after our engagement, and she promptly responded with a request to meet virtually. Upon meeting her, we knew we wanted to ask if she would shoot both our engagement photos and our wedding. She was (is) incredibly kind, warm, and encouraging. She always made us feel comfortable, allowed us to have fun, and was incredibly organized and resourceful. And of course, her work is incredible. Not to mention she helped us with our wedding timeline, logistics, and really helped us manage our big day, which we were so appreciative of. Lydia was a key reason we had such an incredible wedding experience, and we were so fortunate to have been able to work with her. If you are looking for photographer, and just an all around wonderful human, to photograph a special event, we can’t recommend Lydia enough!
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    Cary Sent on 07/12/2018
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    I'll start by saying that I can't even believe there is even one negative review of Lydia. While we have only seen a brief preview of our photos, my husband and I loved them and couldn't have been happier with the service and professionalism she provided to us.

    We had a hell of a time finding a photographer-- our first one ended up not being able to change from the originally-booked date when our venue didn't have the date we needed (my bad), and our second photographer got pregnant and couldn't do our event (definitely not my bad). I was so frustrated, but then Lydia came along! She totally saved the day and accommodated our meager budget along with nearly all of our requests. She's so friendly and calming, plus she's a fantastic listener. I'm the opposite of a wedding person and only conceded to plan anything remotely resembling one because my husband and family wanted us to do something. Lydia really respected this about me and was totally willing to accommodate my wish to keep things as relaxed and casual as possible. She also was integral to implementing the evening's structure and gave us wonderful suggestions that I'd never have thought of without her. I truly felt more like I was working with a friend than a vendor. She was wonderful and we couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. We can't wait to see the rest of the photos!
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    Jessica Sent on 11/05/2017
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    Where to begin... First and foremost besides from being extremely talented, Lydia Maybee was unbelievably awesome to work with! Not only did I love working with her on my special day but I gained a new friend. It has been 5 weeks since I have received my wedding photos and I can't stop looking at them! If you are looking for those Instagram picture perfect photos that make you swoon - look no further, Lydia is the one you want to capture your special day. Lydia did not miss a beat in the scheduled timeline she helped create for our day or a detail I planned. Our friends and family loved working with her as well and to this day cannot stop complimenting on the amazing job she did. Not only did Lydia help create the perfect picture memories for us to look back on, but her sister Sarah (who was our second shooter) did too. Lydia will forever be my go to photographer because she really triumphs other photographers in the Buffalo area.
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    Tamblyn Sent on 12/06/2015
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    We absolutely loved Lydia! She was so much fun to work with right from the start. I was a little nervous going into the engagement photo shoot, but she made it fun. She also helped us a lot with setting up a timeline and schedule for the wedding day, and helped with other questions we had, even if they weren't related to the photography. On the day of the wedding, she and her sister did a fantastic job, and everyone commented on how great they were. They were friendly and kind, and did a great job of photographing everyone, without being too intrusive. They didn't interrupt the ceremony by getting in the way. During the reception, Lydia was very instrumental in making sure things were done when they were supposed to be. She voluntarily acted as a go-between with me and the DJ and venue to make sure the first-dance, father/daughter dance, cake-cutting, etc happened when it should. I had so many other things to do, and the night flew by so fast, it was incredibly helpful to have her there to help and support me. And the photos turned out beautifully! Everyone comments on how wonderful they are. And they arrived timely; a dozen photos the next day, and the rest came 2 months after the wedding (and the engagement photos arrived within days of that photoshoot). I would highly recommend Lydia!
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    Natalie Sent on 08/23/2015
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    Lydia was absolutely incredible. Booking her as our photographer was the best decision we made for the wedding. Thank you so much to both Lydia and her sister!

    From the start, working with Lydia was fun and easy. Her contract was very reasonable and she sent it ahead of time for me to review and then we had a call to go over any questions. We spoke with her multiple times throughout the planning process – phone calls, text messages, and emails. She helped us pick photography locations, determine the timeline for the day, gave guidance on family photos, and we even had time to chit chat and build a relationship – it was so nice.

    However, on the day of the wedding, she exceeded any expectations we had by far. I’m going to try to remember ALL she did for us - she worked over a 12 hour day going to multiple locations to make sure we got all our special shots. When we got behind in our schedule, she made sure to keep us informed so we could make decisions. She rallied disorganized family members for photos. She made sure that we were eating/drinking regularly (which by the way we know she was not able to do for herself because she was working so hard). She was there to keep us informed on when the first dances would be, when the garter toss was coming, and other important moments. And she staying in constant contact with our families to ensure they were happy and getting all the shots they wanted. Her and her sister worked so hard and we hope they know how grateful we are.
    Finally, after the wedding day, we had family members and friends coming up to us saying “Who was your photographer? She was incredible.” “She really knew what she was doing.” “I loved her so much – she made sure we got all our family photographed.” She was in every conversation we had after the wedding and we made sure to sing her praises.

    Thank you so much, Lydia!
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    Christen Sent on 08/19/2015
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    I really can't say enough about Lydia-she was an amazing photographer! I kind of want to get married again so that I can book her again-and trust me that is not an exaggeration.

    She includes an engagement shoot in her packages and those photos were so good that I still get compliments on them, so I already know I will love the wedding photos. She was professional, conscientious, attentive, and extremely helpful. She is also open to shooting anywhere you suggest, which is really fun! She actually volunteered to bustle my dress while I was talking to people at our cocktail hour because she noticed that I likely would not be able to sneak away to have it done elsewhere-that is how helpful she is! She and her sister both shot at our wedding and they really kept the day moving; Lydia was highly organized and they are both so friendly. My husband and I are SO happy that we booked her and after seeing her photography and watching her work, my friend has already decided to book her for her wedding (as soon as she gets engaged!).

    Thanks again Lydia!
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    We absolutely LOVED working with Lydia!! She is an amazing photographer. More than willing to travel and her work is just wonderful. Love all of her ideas. Plus, she is super fun to be around!
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    Crystal Sent on 05/07/2015
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    Lydia is an absolute dream to work with. She is so talented and creative and is just an amazing all around person. She is the right amount of support and understanding...but will also make you feel comfortable if she needs to be more of a leader at times. Thank you so much Lydia! I hope our paths cross and we get to work with you again! Maternity shoot? ?
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    Megan Sent on 07/13/2014
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    I can't say enough great things about Lydia. Her pictures are gorgeous, she makes you feel comfortable, and her price is just right! I looked at numerous photographers before allowing my friend who is a photographer in Manhattan make the final decision. She and I LOVED Lydia's blog, especially the personal touches and her love for photography which was evident in all of her photos. After meeting with Lydia, I knew she was right for my wedding. I know I made the right choice because my wedding and engagement pictures were perfect and I felt completely comfortable with Lydia, as well as her sister, who assisted her at our wedding. I have gotten more compliments on my pictures and questions about who took them than I ever imagined! Anyone who books Lydia Maybee Photography for their wedding is very lucky in my opinion!!

    Lydia Maybee Photography's reply:

    Megan!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a detailed review. Be prepared to see many of your photos on the new portfolio website that is being constructed. It was such a pleasure to spend the day with you and your closest friends and family. I'm so excited to have more photos from your stunning day to share!!
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    Rebecca Sent on 06/02/2014
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    Lydia could not be better! Her photos are AMAZING, and she's equally amazing to work with. She's so sweet and personable, and knows exactly what she's doing. She helped with everything I needed, and even took the time to solidify my whole wedding timeline with me. She even had sneak peek pictures up early the next morning. I wouldn't change a thing, she was perfect!!

    Lydia Maybee Photography's reply:

    Rebecca!! Thank you so so much for your kind words and support. Your rustic and hurt filled wedding was such an honor to be a part of. I can't WAIT to share your images after a much deserved honeymoon! Have the time of your lives!!!
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    Lydia is a phenomenal photographer. She truly is blessed with an ability to connect with people and make them feel comfortable. She became an integral part of our wedding day and helped with so much. We are so grateful for the amazing pictures she took, she really captured our special day. We are so fortunate that we found Lydia and cannot recommend her highly enough!! Truly the best!
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    Lydia was absolutely amazing. We planned our wedding from out of town and from the first phone conversation with Lydia we felt so comfortable. After our engagement session and wedding I feel like we're family. She is so creative. Lydia gives great direction to the couple and family and isn't afraid to try something new or get down and dirty to get the perfect shot. WE LOVE LYDIA!!!!
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    Lydia was amazing! She worked with us to accomplish everything we wanted for our photographs! She stuck to our timeline and kept our whole day on track because she was timely with our photos, but never made us feel rushed. That was so great considering my husband is not so into posing for sappy wedding photos. Lydia kept it light and fun!! Her assistant/second shooter, Sarah is so great too!! If ya can spring for that "second shooter" feature, it's another way to add piece of mind! Overall, the images of our wedding day are amazing, the price for the value was so worth it!!!! Many people commented to me after the wedding how great my photographer was! Hire her!
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    Hiring Lydia is the biggest regret I have from my wedding day. Her professional conduct throughout the planning process leading up to the wedding day was abhorrent. Meetings were frequently cancelled, she was frequently traveling, and emails were always "lost". Lydia was big on excuses and short on delivery. Weeks would go by without responses to our emails. Final photos were average and not at all what I would have expected with two photographers and a price tag of over $4k. She's a great salesperson and won us over immediately, but she fell through in so many aspects of our special day, I'd never be able to recommend her to someone else.