$999 starting price
Videography services available
About this vendor
Rob
Owner
In business: 15+ years
Team: 6 members
Languages: English, ASL
Business: Veteran-owned Business
**Award-winning photographer based in Central NY**
Based in Syracuse, New York, 123 Imaging has been serving couples’ wedding imaging needs, including photography, videography, drone imaging, and photo booths. Our skilled team takes a highly-professional approach and works to cater to each of our couples' specific needs. We understand just how much your memories mean to you and will strive to provide premium service, providing support and delivering professional results that will last a lifetime.
Founder Rob Rivera developed a passion for photography at an early age. Joining the Army at 19, he became a Military Intelligence Analyst, specifically working in the area of imagery. Following his time in service, he established the company, has been featured in numerous publications, and secured a Master's in Communication from Syracuse University's esteemed Newhouse School of Public Communication.
While our home is now Syracuse, NY, we continue to serve the NYC, New Jersey, and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. In addition, our well-traveled staff is fully able to serve your destination wedding needs, both throughout the US or internationally.
Services and products offered by the 123 Imaging include:
• Engagement sessions
• Wedding Photography (both regional and destination)
• Wedding Videography Services
• Wedding reception Photo Booths
• Primary and secondary shooters
• Drone imagery (location permitting)
• Image priority for "Thank You" cards
• Fast, secured, password-protected online proofs
• Slideshows and digital images
• And more!
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Prices & packages
Photo Package 1
$999 starting price
Photo Package 1
$999 starting price
3 hours
3 hours
Single Location
Single Location
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
100 Images Included
100 Images Included
Print Waiver
Print Waiver
Photo Package 2
$1,999 starting price
Photo Package 2
$1,999 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
Engagement Session with 10 Images
Engagement Session with 10 Images
Multiple Locations
Multiple Locations
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
200 Images Included
200 Images Included
Print Waiver
Print Waiver
12 Month Archiving
12 Month Archiving
Photo Package 3
$2,999 starting price
Photo Package 3
$2,999 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
Engagement Session with 20 Images
Engagement Session with 20 Images
Multiple Locations
Multiple Locations
2 Photographers
2 Photographers
Drone Imaging
Drone Imaging
Zoom Live Streaming of Ceremony
Zoom Live Streaming of Ceremony
300 Images Included
300 Images Included
Print Waiver
Print Waiver
24 Month Archiving
24 Month Archiving
Video Package 1
$999 starting price
Video Package 1
$999 starting price
1 hours
1 hours
Ceremony Only
Ceremony Only
2-3 4K Camera Setup
2-3 4K Camera Setup
2 Cinematographers
2 Cinematographers
Highlight Video
Highlight Video
Long Version Video
Long Version Video
6 Months Archiving
6 Months Archiving
Video Package 2
$1,999 starting price
Video Package 2
$1,999 starting price
6 hours
6 hours
3-4 4K Camera Setup
3-4 4K Camera Setup
2 Cinematographers
2 Cinematographers
Highlight Video
Highlight Video
Long Version Video
Long Version Video
6 Months Archiving
6 Months Archiving
Video Package 3
$2,999 starting price
Video Package 3
$2,999 starting price
10 hours
10 hours
4-5 4K Camera Setup
4-5 4K Camera Setup
Drone Imaging
Drone Imaging
2 Cinematographers
2 Cinematographers
Guest Interviews
Guest Interviews
Zoom Live Streaming of Ceremony
Zoom Live Streaming of Ceremony
Highlight Video PLUS 1 Min Teaser Video
Highlight Video PLUS 1 Min Teaser Video
Long Version Video
Long Version Video
12 Months Archiving
12 Months Archiving
Photo Booth Package 1
$399 starting price
Photo Booth Package 1
$399 starting price
3 hours
3 hours
Customized Template
Customized Template
Digital Download of Images
Digital Download of Images
Real-Time Texting of Images
Real-Time Texting of Images
Solid Color Background
Solid Color Background
Photo Booth Package 2
$599 starting price
Photo Booth Package 2
$599 starting price
3 hours
3 hours
Red Carpet
Red Carpet
Basic Props Included
Basic Props Included
Customized Template
Customized Template
Digital Download of Images
Digital Download of Images
Rapid Single 4x6 Prints
Rapid Single 4x6 Prints
Real-Time Texting of Images
Real-Time Texting of Images
Solid Color or Printed Background
Solid Color or Printed Background
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- Photo Package 1$999 starting pricePhoto Package 1$999 starting price3 hours3 hoursSingle LocationSingle Location2 Photographers2 Photographers100 Images Included100 Images IncludedPrint WaiverPrint Waiver
- Photo Package 2$1,999 starting pricePhoto Package 2$1,999 starting price6 hours6 hoursEngagement Session with 10 ImagesEngagement Session with 10 ImagesMultiple LocationsMultiple Locations2 Photographers2 Photographers200 Images Included200 Images IncludedPrint WaiverPrint Waiver12 Month Archiving12 Month Archiving
- Photo Package 3$2,999 starting pricePhoto Package 3$2,999 starting price10 hours10 hoursEngagement Session with 20 ImagesEngagement Session with 20 ImagesMultiple LocationsMultiple Locations2 Photographers2 PhotographersDrone ImagingDrone ImagingZoom Live Streaming of CeremonyZoom Live Streaming of Ceremony300 Images Included300 Images IncludedPrint WaiverPrint Waiver24 Month Archiving24 Month Archiving
- Video Package 1$999 starting priceVideo Package 1$999 starting price1 hours1 hoursCeremony OnlyCeremony Only2-3 4K Camera Setup2-3 4K Camera Setup2 Cinematographers2 CinematographersHighlight VideoHighlight VideoLong Version VideoLong Version Video6 Months Archiving6 Months Archiving
- Video Package 2$1,999 starting priceVideo Package 2$1,999 starting price6 hours6 hours3-4 4K Camera Setup3-4 4K Camera Setup2 Cinematographers2 CinematographersHighlight VideoHighlight VideoLong Version VideoLong Version Video6 Months Archiving6 Months Archiving
- Video Package 3$2,999 starting priceVideo Package 3$2,999 starting price10 hours10 hours4-5 4K Camera Setup4-5 4K Camera SetupDrone ImagingDrone Imaging2 Cinematographers2 CinematographersGuest InterviewsGuest InterviewsZoom Live Streaming of CeremonyZoom Live Streaming of CeremonyHighlight Video PLUS 1 Min Teaser VideoHighlight Video PLUS 1 Min Teaser VideoLong Version VideoLong Version Video12 Months Archiving12 Months Archiving
- Photo Booth Package 1$399 starting pricePhoto Booth Package 1$399 starting price3 hours3 hoursCustomized TemplateCustomized TemplateDigital Download of ImagesDigital Download of ImagesReal-Time Texting of ImagesReal-Time Texting of ImagesSolid Color BackgroundSolid Color Background
- Photo Booth Package 2$599 starting pricePhoto Booth Package 2$599 starting price3 hours3 hoursRed CarpetRed CarpetBasic Props IncludedBasic Props IncludedCustomized TemplateCustomized TemplateDigital Download of ImagesDigital Download of ImagesRapid Single 4x6 PrintsRapid Single 4x6 PrintsReal-Time Texting of ImagesReal-Time Texting of ImagesSolid Color or Printed BackgroundSolid Color or Printed Background
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the photographer for customized services and quotes.
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Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Rob Rivera Photography and his team receive glowing recommendations for wedding photography services. Clients appreciate their professionalism, dedication, and ability to capture beautiful, natural moments. Rob's team is praised for their organization, communication, and flexibility in helping weddings run smoothly. Clients highlight their timely delivery of high-quality photos and commend their ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Their attention to detail, friendliness, and seamless coordination with couples make them a top choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Rob is an amazing photographer, he takes your engagement session and wedding very seriously. He is able to turn your big day into something you can truly remember by having amazing photos! Any photos that you want he makes possible! Rob is amazing and 100000000/10 would recommend to anyone looking to book a photographer for their big day!! Also!!! We had our photos back within a week of the wedding 🤯 Thank you so much again Rob and Amber!!
We rented a photo booth from 123 Imaging for our 11/9/24 wedding! Rob was very easy to communicate with during wedding planning. He also reduced the price of one of the packages since we only needed the booth for three hours. When there was a slight change in booth location in the venue, Rob handled it with ease and set up the booth on the other side of the venue before dinner. Everyone had a great time taking photos, and we got the images back within a week of the wedding! For anyone looking for a photo booth for their big day, I'd recommend 123 Imaging!
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Rob was amazing! He kept the photoshoot fun and natural. He was helpful with posing and highlighted the beautiful scenery around us. I can't recommend Rob at 123 imaging enough!
We booked Rob and his team for our wedding in August 2023. The package we had included engagement photos, and Rob went out of his way and above and beyond to do a photoshoot in the Washington, DC area. Our engagement photos were beautiful, and even though there was some timing issues on our part, Rob kept cool and reassuring, which made the process go well.
Leading up to the wedding day, we met with Rob and Jessica to go over the schedule and they even had some suggestions for us, like doing a speed photo session at each of the guest tables. I'm so glad they suggested that because they made for great photos! We loved the style of their photo - a lot of great candids and when you did have to pose, they made you feel comfortable. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful and I'm filled with joy every time I look through them.
I would highly recommend Rob and his team! They are professional, kind, funny, and so prepared. It was like having a second wedding planning team there on that day. They will advocate for you, going above and beyond to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly. I even had a dress snafu with a clasp breaking, and they were there with a safety pin to fix it.
Rob provided the photography for our wedding in 2023, and we could not have been happier with the results! First of all, Rob spoke with us many times before our big day to ensure that we would get everything we wanted out of our photos. We went through the schedule for the day, and exactly what we were looking for in our photos. Not only that, but Rob made sure the trains ran on time the day of our wedding. Absolutely anything we needed, they had it! They were ready for any situation that the day could bring. Not to mention how the actual photos came out! I am in love with our wedding photos, and couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Thank you so much Rob!!
These guys are amazing!! They go above and beyond and I literally cannot say enough about them! Great photos, great people, great vibes!! I will be hiring them for everything in the future!
They were great with corresponding back and forth, great with helping find locations to shoot photos in the background we wanted. Super fantastic with the wedding day. Could not say enough. 1000% recommend
I couldn't be happier with Rob Rivera Photography. He and his colleagues were so professional. Rob took a lot of time with us so that he could capture what we were looking for. He is super-fast, not like other photographers. He had our proofs ready to preview the very next day. Once we made our final selections, he had our pictures complete in a matter of days.
Rob and the team were incredible! Our engagement photo shoot was so much fun and definitely helped to get us both accustomed to being in front of a camera, and working with the directions from a photographer.
Both Rob and his assistant were AMAZING on our wedding day! I can't emphasize enough how relaxing it was to know we were in such good hands! Our photos came out amazing, so much so that we couldn't bear to part with many of them, and ended up buying more than was included in our package.
Rob was so professional and prepared. He helped us figure out our timeline for the wedding day, and was an awesome part of the day. There are moments they captured in our photographs that I don't even remember seeing a photographer nearby because I was focused on the experience, and it was such a wonderful surprise to see those photos! They are great at stealthily getting awesome photos, and they captured some wonderful moments of family and friends celebrating that we will treasure for a lifetime!
I would absolutely recommend Rob Rivera Photography to anyone and everyone!
I absolutely love working with Rob! I have worked with him in both a professional and personal capacity and his work is impeccable! He just helped us with our 1 year anniversary pictures and they are gorgeous and you can feel the love and warmth just looking at them. He makes everything easy as he is very helpful with directing poses and good places to take pictures with a couple like us where "we don't know what to do with our hands" type of thing. Highly Recommended and I cant wait to work with him again!
Rob and Jessica were amazing to work with! Very friendly, calm, knowledgeable, organized, timely, and just great people to work with. They will be your biggest cheerleaders from the minute you hire them. The pictures of our wedding day are perfect and they captured so many great memories. Along with the wedding day, we had an engagement shoot which helped us become more comfortable with him and the process before the big day. Highly recommend them and talking to them at the start of the wedding planning process.
Rob and Jess were so professional, fun, charming, and lovely the entire day! They were easy to work with, responded quickly to messages and set up meetings, and are absolutely wonderful. They are both down to earth, fantastic people and I'd wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in the area!
Brides, if you want someone who is organized, detailed and communicative, this is your guy! We hired Rob for our wedding this past July. I cannot say enough good things about the quality of his work and his overall professionalism. Booking vendors for a NY wedding from out-of-state was a little tricky, but Rob and his team accommodated us by setting up a Zoom meeting before booking. We had two back-to-back Zoom calls with Rob and another photographer - Rob had an organized presentation, a clear agenda and reviewed pricing and packaging up front with us. We immediately knew Rob was the choice for us.
Communication leading up to the wedding was clear, and we had a Zoom meeting with Rob before the wedding to iron out any last minute details. He sent us a spreadsheet to keep the family portrait session organized ahead of time - like I said, incredibly organized.
Day of the wedding, he and his team were phenomenal. They were on time, brought everything they needed with them and then some, and made the day such a breeze. Our wedding ended at 10 PM that night, and by 11:34 that same night, Rob had sent our proofs for review. He was in communication with us about editing and selection and the final photos look absolutely beautiful.
Rob, we cannot thank you enough for your work, time and effort to capture our wedding. Thank you!
My wife and I hired Rob Rivera Photography after meeting him at a wedding show. We paid $3,000 for an inclusive package (shooting the event, 150 professionally edited photos, and three printed albums). When it came time to receive our finished product, there was a discrepancy between what he provided and what we expected. We were sent access to 6,691 proofs. From that, we expected 3 professionally arranged and printed photo albums that contained 60 photos, as well as to receive the remaining 90 professionally-edited photos that didn’t make it in the album and the remaining unedited photos we had identified as worthwhile (those without people blinking, not duplicates, etc.). While the agreement referenced the number 150, it seemed pretty far-fetched to select only that many images out of 6,691 from a 12-hour wedding event as the only photographic evidence of our wedding (especially since we had asked our guests to not have their phones out taking pictures so they could focus on enjoying being in the moment). When we expressed our point of view, Rob became hostile and unprofessional. While I’m sure he would explain it differently, it felt like he was holding our wedding photos “hostage” as he was the only one with the photos and could charge whatever he wanted in exchange. To be clear, there was language in the contract that said “Additional images may be ordered for a fee and may extend time of completion.” With the way the wording was written, we understood this to mean additional images selected for professional editing and/or inclusion in an album, but that is apparently not how Rob intended it. In addition, we were never provided with a rate sheet to know what that fee would be. I tried very hard to come to a resolution, explaining that I didn’t need him to spend any time editing the additional photos, and that he could leave a watermark or “proof” mark on them, so no one would mistake them for a finished product representing the quality of his work. We just didn’t want him to delete all those wedding memories if we wouldn’t pay him double what the original fee was.
As I felt I had no choice, against my sense of what was fair and right I told him to send me an invoice for access to the images we had selected. We were charged an additional $3,644 (more than the original service!) to receive 1,021 selected photos that would be edited to what was described a highly-professional manner. This was just for digital files, and did not include any printed albums at all. He demanded payment in-full, up-front, before we ever received any final deliverable (we had only seen the low-resolution versions online that had huge watermarks across the photo).
We were told that the images were all going to be professionally doctored to Rob's incredibly high standards, but when they were received several weeks later, even just looking through the first group, they did not look very high-quality to us. That same day, I wrote Rob an email asking about the quality and if there was another format that might be better for printing. I showed a comparison of a photo my father took on his iPhone that looked much sharper. Rob ignored my attempts to communicate via email, website contact form, and txt message. He answered a call from me eventually and told me he was done with our relationship and I was harassing him, and I was unethical… all of which seemed a bit overkill for me asking if there was a better format he could provide the images.
I did try printing a family photo, and the consensus of my family was that the quality was not as good as should be expected (nor does it match the wedding photos my friends have on their walls in much larger sizes). Rob was completely unwilling to work with me to come to a reasonable resolution.
He even took us to court, where the quality of the photos was a topic of discussion. In the end, we were charged $6,644 for what was originally expected to be a $3,000 service, and never received any printed albums nor digital images of expected quality. I’m leaving this review to educate others about my experience so they can make an informed decision when selecting a wedding photographer for their big day. Despite this unfortunate circumstance, our wedding was excellent and we were extremely pleased with all our other vendors.
Response from the Vendor on 08/25/2023
This review is entirely misleading and was created for the deliberate purpose of harming our reputation after a failed attempt to commit theft of services against our company. In this case, the individual pushed to have us remove all of the wat...
ermarks from the proofs, attempted to have us do the labor of editing over 1,000 images prior to being paid, and committed bank fraud by initiating a chargeback after we delivered our work by claiming it was not received. After a judge ruled against him, he attempted to coerce us by threatening to post this false narrative if we went through with the court order that we be properly compensated for our labor. It is truly disheartening to be reminded that some people lack a moral compass and would attempt to take advantage of a small Veteran-owned business like ours - though here, he failed.
We have been, and will continue to be, fully transparent in our offerings (all of which are publicly available), in our agreements (which we provide to all of our clients), in our billing practices (which itemize every service and deliverable), and in our communication (in easily retrievable emails). Simply put, any suggestion that we have ever been less than completely forthcoming is patently false. Fourteen years ago, we were given nothing and built this company from the ground up, operating in an ethical, professional manner. During that time, we’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing couples who have reciprocated respect, resulting in positive relationships and stellar reviews on each and every one of our platforms. I would encourage anyone reading this to view any other reviews written about us, which will stand in stark contrast. Finally, regarding the claims of poor quality of our products, we are happy to provide the opportunity for you to see some of the images for yourself at:
https://www.weddingwire.com/rw/rob-rivera-photography/1782d04ac208d794/3228941
Rob and his team did an outstanding job with our engagement and wedding photos. We were thrilled with their natural style and ability to capture every special moment. Working with them was extremely comfortable and professional. Would recommend to anyone having a special event.
Rob and Jessica were absolutely instrumental to a smoothly run wedding day for this DIY bride. They exhibited try professionalism and expertise in their craft. I would hire them again and again!
Robert and Jessica are amazing folks! We live in multiple states away we contracted and book from about a year ago and oh my god what a wonderful experience from the start through finish.
I’m including some photos so you can actually see with your own eyes they work very hard. His prices are amazing and his staff Jessica was wonderful. Such a terrific people and my daughter had a beautiful wedding and we cannot wait to see the final product of the photos. If you’re shopping around for professional photography, trust me, you definitely wanna include Rob. Thank you so much Rob thank you so much Jessica you’re beautiful souls and we really appreciate your insight and your professionalism. You helped me her daughter’s wedding day extra special.
Steven & Cassandra
Dover, DE
He was absolutely amazing. We adore all the pictures and can’t get enough of them. He was right on time even with traveling from where I was getting ready, to where my husband was getting ready, and the venue! He was great with everyone, especially the kids, and we had so much fun with him. He was an absolute joy to have. Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer.
I'd give 500 stars if I could! Rob, Jess and Shannon are amazing photographers and so delightful to work with! They were incredibly helpful at important moments and making sure we stayed on schedule, even though it was definitely not their responsibility. Everyone felt so comfortable with them, and we had a lot of laughs. Our day was infinitely better and less stressful because of the team, and I'll definitely hire them for any other photo shoots we need. And the pictures came out so amazing--it was really hard to choose among them. Candid and posed pictures made everyone look great! Rob and team, we appreciate you so much! Thanks for making our wedding even more special!!!
Rob and his team were very personable and professional! Our photos turned out great despite challenging lighting
These guys were the most amazing people I dealt with for my wedding ! Not only were they beyond professional but they thought if things I would have never took into consideration! The photos were beyond amazing! Honestly I had the mentality that some people would show up and take some pics and that would it m, these guy ended up being a huge part of day! Multiple guest complimented on how attentive and sweet they were ! They truly captured so much of the day ! Parts that I barely remember were all brought back to me in photos that captured not only moment but all the emotions as well! You will not be disappointed with them!
There isn't enough room on here to say how happy we are with Rob and his team! Rob and Jessica really made our day so much more special! They're very attentive to details in every step of the process and they work hard to make your day very personal. We felt so comfortable and enjoyed all the fun details Rob and Jess noticed from our meetings. Can't recommend them MORE!!!
Rob and Jess radiate pure enthusiasm for what they do and it shows in the final product. Thanks to them, our wedding album isn't stiff or lifeless but full of real, candid moments. Everyone's emotions and personalities shine through every photo. Beyond their quality of work, they are just great people to work with. They are fun and easy but also dependable and professional. They are adaptable and quick-thinking--when I had forgotten to bring something, they fixed it right away. When the start of the ceremony was running late, they played the role of coordinator by being my point of contact with the rest of the wedding party. They even went above and beyond--even though the end of their contracted hours was approaching, Rob insisted that he had a few more brilliant shots to take, and those ended up being some of my favorite shots of the day. Then when it came time for post-production, we got our final photos back at record speed.
Rob and Jess, thank you for capturing our wedding day perfectly!
Highly recommend!
They were so amazing to our 2 year old son and his cousins in the wedding party.
Great shots, professional, and helpful during the whole wedding.
Thank you so much!
There are not enough good words to describe the masterpieces that Rob and his team provided us on our wedding day!! Not only is their work fantastic but they are amazing people who felt like part of our family throughout the whole process. They were the photographers for my daughter's wedding and after watching them in action we wanted no one else! You cannot find better out there, and you will not be disappointed. Thank you guys so much for the fantastic memories! I will never forget and will recommend you to everyone I know!
Rob and Jessica were so amazing. They managed to take a difficult situation (a COVID wedding in my home in 2020), and captured some absolutely beautiful and amazing memories. Did I mention that I am plus-sized, and we are gay, so this provides additional challenges for any photographer. Their photos made me feel beautiful and us feel special. Also, they were EXTREMELY lenient when we dragged our feet on selecting our photos, and they did not charge us extra even though we should have paid per our contract. DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER - Rob Rivera Photography should be your last stop!
I cannot say enough good things about these people! They were literal life savers! Our wedding had a rough start and I felt I’ll throughout most of it, but they did everything they could to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. They even contacted my limo driver when he was MIA. I feel their prices are very fair for such high quality work! I will recommend them to anyone and everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 12/02/2021
Lauren,
It was such a pleasure and we’re glad to have been able to be there for you when you were feeling ill. Also, very happy you were pleased with the images we captured. Wishing you both all our best!!
-Rob Rivera
Rob and Jessica are amazing to work with. Very accommodating and went above and beyond to make our day special.
At ease, Soldier!
We are delighted to recommend Rob Rivera Photography, but not for just anyone-only for those who want elite service from a detail-oriented individual. My husband was in the service and Rob’s status as a military veteran were clearly noticeable by the level of “attention to detail” in everything he did. This went from researching the locations we’d be photographed with such precision that he even knew the exact time and direction the sun would set on our wedding day MONTHS in advance! If that doesn’t say a lot, I don’t know what does. He walked us through the process, checking in every so often to make sure everything was on track. He and his second shooter came in from Central New York down to Philadelphia the night before, even observing our final rehearsal. Who even does that?? 👍🏼👍🏼
Our wedding day was extremely warm, but Rob had a plan for that too. He and his assistant provided an umbrella to shade me in my dress, while passing out chilled water bottles to the bridal party. Yes-an umbrella and water bottles! His professionalism was unparalleled and the images were EXACTLY what we had hoped for. So to Rob and his amazing assistant, I say thank you. There is no way our wedding would’ve gone so smoothly without your excellent guidance, cool demeanor, much needed reassurance that prevented bridezilla status, and kindness you shared with us, my family, and our guests.
Sir, we salute you!
Rob is a phenomenal photographer. He doesn’t just take the ‘standard’ photos, he captures real moments. Moments that would otherwise slip right by and become just a faded memory. His keen eye and attention to detail brings those moments to life and captures them to live on forever. One of the best people to work with and have by your side to capture every single moment possible.
This is long overdue!! Where to begin?? When my then-fiancee and I first booked with Rob, I specifically remember him saying, "There are a hundred things to stress about when it comes to wedding planning. You might worry about the caterer or the limo, or anything else, but photography is the one thing you will NOT need to stress about."
He couldn't have been more correct!
Rob kept us in the loop, following up with us as the day approached, asking how plans were going, making sure we were on track, and verifying all of the details. We felt as though we had a wedding planner, rather than simply a photographer - which was nothing short of AMAZING! He even had us thinking about and considering details that made our special day so incredibly personalized, guiding us in various ways, including incorporating some of our family members that are no longer with us.
On the day of our wedding, he was with me from the very first morning mimosa with my maid of honor until after the lights had come on at the end of the night. His energy was limitless. Throughout the day, he and his assistant respectfully kept us to our itinerary, while making the entire bridal party relaxed and enjoying the day. Also noteworthy, he interacted extremely well with my entire family and friends - sometimes not the easiest people to get along with - and was sure to take every shot we had requested.
When you book with Rob & his team, you're not just getting a photographer, you're getting a new member of the family and a lifelong friend!
Working with Rob was truly a pleasure, from start to finish. I'm a planner with very high expectations and my wedding was no exception. Rob met with my now husband and I to show us package options and discuss pricing, etc. That was about a year and a half before the big day and Rob and I were in contact quite often throughout that whole time. He is very responsive and thoughtful in his answers. Throughout this process, Rob took the time to learn exactly what I wanted captured on my wedding day; people, places, moments, etc.
On the big day, he and his staff were with us from 7:30am-11pm! They captured every moment from hair, makeup, getting ready, first looks, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and more. Rob gave good instruction when needed and was great with the young flower girls, who can often a bit difficult to capture smiling all at once. More importantly, though, was that Rob knew exactly where to be and when to be there because he took the time to know me and what I wanted before our big day. This was definitely evident when we received the THOUSANDS of proofs! Rob and his staff not only captured every moment, but captured them beautifully.
We are also very grateful he photographed our parents' remembrance charms and photos in a way that made it feel like they were with us there the whole time. He even helped me to create an image just like the one my mom had photographed on her wedding day.
Rob's dedication to this project went beyond the proofs, though. He was very accommodating to our personal need to change our smaller parent albums into one larger album and worked with us the whole time providing recommendations on design. We were absolutely floored when we received our album in the mail. It's stunning and the perfect way to remember our perfect day! I would 100% recommend Rob Rivera Photography for your photography needs, especially all things wedding!
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- RobOwnerRob is the Owner & Founder of 123 Imaging. He operates as both a photographer and videographer and has been covering weddings since 2010. He holds a master's degree in communication from Syracuse University's Newhouse School, is a Veteran of the US Army, where he specialized as an Imagery Analyst, and is a professional member of the National Press Photographer's Association, the New York Photographer's Association, and the New Jersey Professional Photographers Association.
- DanielPhotographerDaniel is a self-taught photographer based in Central New York with a passion for capturing the beauty of the world. His work, which includes landscapes, portraits, street photography, and events, aims to create visually appealing and emotionally evocative images that tell a story.
- JessicaPhotographerJessica has been with the company since 2019, synchronously with the company's reach into the greater Central New York region. While she is an experienced wedding photographer, she specializes in in portraits, including headshots, maternity, boudoir, senior portraits, and family photos.
- AmberPhotographer / VideographerAmber joined the team in the beginning of the 2023 wedding season following her understudy with Rob. She works as a second shooter for both photography and videography. Driven by her interest in photography since childhood, her ever-continuing knowledge has earned her a place on our team.
- NicDirector of Video Editing / VideographerNic is the newest member of our team, having secured a BFA in Visual Arts and New Media from the State University of New York at Fredonia. His talents have earned him a place as our Director of Video Editing, where he employs his creativity into our wedding films. He operates at our "Studio B" in North Syracuse, implementing his talents in Davinci Resolve Studio software.
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