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Stephen Kalbach Photography

Stephen Kalbach Photography

Canandaigua, NY
4.8 out of 5 rating, 12 Reviews
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12 Reviews
95% recommend it
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    Kaela Sent on 01/09/2024
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    Amazing!!!

    Stephen was awesome!!! He is such a great photographer and I am so glad he was there for our special day. He was always easy to get a hold of and made sure that we got all our important memories photographed! So glad we had him as our photographer :)
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    Shannon T. Sent on 10/08/2023
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    Truly spectacular!

    My husband and I are so grateful to Stephen for capturing our special day! He went above and beyond for us and really captured every moment and it’s been wonderful to relive our wedding through the wonderful photos he took! We did an engagement shoot prior to our wedding, and Stephen was great from the very start. My husband and I are not great with having our photo taken, But Stephen made us feel so comfortable and helped us enjoy every moment of it.
    If you are looking for a wonderful photographer, look no further! We highly recommend Stephen for any photos, he will go above and beyond for you and capture those special moments and more!
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    Christine S. Sent on 10/27/2022
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    Wedding August 20,2022

    Very glad I found him. Awesome job and very pleased with his work. Got my pictures that were all stunning. Everyone commented on how good the pics were. Timely too in receiving our pictures.
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    Kelly D. Sent on 06/18/2019
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    Perfectionists !!!

    Stephen and Mellisa were perfect. Incredibly meticulous on detail and the importance of our day. Become a part of our lives as not only professionals but friends as well. THANK YOU!!!!!
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    Laurissa Sent on 10/15/2018
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    Great experience

    Stephen and Travis took our wedding photos and also did a video of the wedding. The 2 of them did a great job. The pictures captured that day with life long memories. The video is amazing we will have the first dance and cake cutting to watch over and over. This team was an amazing team, with great dynamics, they made the picture taking fun and full of laughs!
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    Diane Sent on 03/30/2018
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    We would definitely recommend Stephen Kalbach Photography. Stephen and his assistant were very professional and accommodating. He honored all our requests for specific photos, set up the shots, posed the people and suggested how we should turn our heads, hold our hands, etc. We were very satisfied with the final pictures. Definately top-notch professionalism at a reasonable cost.
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    Dustin Sent on 03/23/2018
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    Stephen did a fantastic job photographing or wedding. Not only were we thrilled with the results, we were also impressed with his patience and professionalism. He was adaptable when members of the wedding party were running late, and was able to get all of the shots we had originally asked for. He stayed at the reception well into the night and made sure we were updated on his progress with editing. All in all, Stephen is a great choice for a wallet-friendly wedding photographer.
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    Melissa Sent on 03/27/2018
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    Stephen was very caring and thoughtful about what I was looking for in my photos. He was affordable, professional and efficient. I was VERY pleased with the results. I highly recommend his services!
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    Michael B. Sent on 01/06/2024
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    Stephen did a nice job on our sons wedding photography

    Stephen did a nice job on our sons wedding photography, had very good equipment, and spent a lot of time both at the wedding and afterward on enhancing the photos. Everyone thought he did a good job there.
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    Renee Sent on 10/20/2023
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    Canandaigua Lady

    Stephen, did an amazing job! He did drone photos of the Canandaigua Lady and the beautiful lake. He was very professional and tried very hard to accommodate all of our requests! Definitely would hire him again 😊😊
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    Sammie Z. Sent on 11/30/2022
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    Good Photos, Needed Ideas

    The photos I got back were mostly good, he did pull my husband and I aside for one REALLY good photo which we love. But the overall experience was OK, I felt like I had to remind him alot of what photos I wanted, and looking back now I dont have the most common photos, (all of the bridal party together, the first kiss) which I am upset about. Plus most of his photos were very staged. He also mentioned a drone, which never happened. I thought that would of been really cool! Overall, he was OK, I wouldnt use him again personally.

    Stephen Kalbach Photography's reply:

    Sammie,
    First thank you for the feedback and the review. Your wedding certainly was beautiful and you picked an amazing location on Crispin Hill. And yes, I agree, the photo of you both at sunset on the side patio was so fun to capture!!!

    I'd like to take this moment to address your other comments. First, I carried a printed list of all the family members you wanted photographed together. I think we missed maybe one or two which you told me later that it was not a big deal.
    Next, about the first kiss photo - you asked me to capture the first kiss from the side of the guests - which I did. My assistant told me she was having focusing issues with her camera, but I captured it just as you asked. I typically capture the first kiss from the middle of the aisle, but I did what you asked for your wedding.
    Next, there is a photo of you with your bridesmaids together. We did one in the room with all the windows downstairs and there is one we did with everyone jumping together.

    Lastly, regarding the drone photo. I looked back at my notes to make sure I had the correct information. I mentioned the idea to you when we first talked on the phone. The interest was there, but I have in my notes that we nixed the idea. If I was to pursue it, I would have written into my contract and my fee would have been higher. The drone photography is an option that I charge separately for. There are a number of reasons for this. The main reason is because I have to obtain permission from the venue to fly the drone and this takes time and preparation. I am sorry about any confusion, but it was never discussed to the point where I was definitely going to do it.

    I thank you very much for hiring me to photograph your wedding. It was such a pretty wedding and perfect weather. I loved your idea of doing a private first dance at the end of the night.

    I want to wish you and Forrest a very happy life together and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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