TOP BUFFALO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR DREAM DAY!

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Hey I’m Jam! A wedding photographer based out of Buffalo NY and serving the entire western NY region including Rochester and the Finger Lakes as well as the Adirondack Mountains!

2025 will mark 20 years working as a professional photographer - and 11 of those I've spent running Jaimie Ellis Photography and being a lead wedding photographer :)

So when I say I've got your back - I mean it!! I've seen it all when it comes to weddings and I'm here to make sure you have the BEST DAY EVER.

As a type A personality I struggle to just sit back and let someone else take the reins, especially on something as important and tricky as a wedding day. What exactly does that mean for you as one of my couples?

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BEFORE YOUR WEDDING:

TIMELINE!!! This is the number one thing I ask you to let me take care of for you! I know how much time we need to allot for certain parts of the day
LOCATION SCOUTING - no idea where you want to take your portraits the day of? Don’t worry I will guide you to figuring out exactly what makes the most sense for your aesthetic, timeline, etc. This also applies to suggestions for getting ready locations or even ceremony or reception venues if needed
VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS - I'll guide to you the best of the best. When your vendors are working as a well oiled machine, your day is sure to be easy breezy
NOT GETTING LOST IN A CROWD - I only take on about 10-12 weddings per year so that I can focus on each of my couples on a more personal level. I want to get to know you and everything you want out of your day
Unlimited amounts of emailing, phone calls, etc to plan
A questionnaire you will fill out detailing everything from your wedding party, to what your family looks like (ie. Are mom and dad divorced and refuse to even stand next to each other, can grandma not walk far or stand long), vendor info, emergency contact info, questions about what’s most important to you, what you’re most excited about, etc
A final phone call 2 weeks out to discuss your timeline again and your family photo list (which I will compile for you based on who will be there)

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ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS are included in all of my wedding photography packages so that we can spend some time together before your big day and you can get some practice in front of the camera!

CAMERA SHY? Don't worry I'll be giving you lots of games and prompts to stay focused on each other and not worrying about the scary camera I'm toting around!

THE DAY OF:

HERE’S THAT TIMELINE AGAIN - no need to worry about whether we're on time or not, I'll make sure we are! And on the off chance something crazy happens to make the timeline out of whack I'll fanangle it on the spot to work for us
WHATEVER YOU NEED - making sure you’re fed, watered, aren’t leaving the Airbnb without your vows or rings, carrying your dress as you walk, yelling at the groomsmen to take everything out of their pockets and put their beers down for photos, you name it! My number one priority is YOU and I'll be doing whatever I need to do to not only make your day run smoothly, but to get gorgeous photos along the way :)

AFTER YOUR WEDDING:

SNEAK PEEK - that's right! Within 48 hours you'll be seeing a handful of your photos already
ALL THE PHOTOS - will be delivered in an online, downloadable, password protected gallery within 8 weeks tops (and I've NEVER been late!)
LET'S GROW TOGETHER - after your wedding day I would be honored to continue our relationship! Whether that be maternity, newborn, family or pet photos or even just the occasional coffee date :)

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Want to see what a full wedding gallery looks like? CLICK HERE

"Oh my gosh, this sounds so great!! How do I get the ball rolling?!" you ask...

Let's start with the basics.... fill out my CONTACT FORM to tell me a bit about yourself and your wedding day. If your date is available and I'm still taking weddings for your year, we can schedule a consultation call.

Consultation calls take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour depending on how chatty we get :) During this time we'll get to know each other and I will get a basic overview of your wedding day so that I can recommend a package or custom quote.

You can also check out my WEDDING GUIDE with more info on weddings & wedding package pricing.

Lastly, don't forget to check out what past clients have had to say via my GOOGLE REVIEWS.

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I'm so excited to meet you and to start discussing your wedding day (seriously, it's my favorite topic of conversation... even if you meet me in the wild and happen to tell me you're getting married I will have 48 follow up questions).

Cheers!

Jam

Jaimie Ellis Photography is a woman and LGBTQ+ owned business based in Buffalo NY and serving the New York region

Learn more about Jam HERE