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Emily Kenny Photography

Emily Kenny Photography
5 out of 5 stars and 6 reviews
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Central New York
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
Videography services available
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Vendor
Emily Kenny
PHOTOGRAPHER
Emily Kenny Photography is a wedding business based in Syracuse, NY. The owner, Emily, began photographing at age 16 and completed her master's degree in multimedia, photography, and design at Syracuse University in 2021. Emily works full-time as a journalist, so she thrives in incorporating a documentary style into her wedding photography. This past year, Emily was awarded with a regional Edward R. Murrow award for digital coverage of New York's food system and was named journalist of the year by the New York Agricultural Society. She has experience with different lighting styles and loves to be creative.
Woman-owned Business
5+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
Details
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Vendor
Emily Kenny
Photographer
Hi there! I'm Emily, a professional photographer based in Syracuse, New York. I work full-time as a journalist and photographer but love to do weddings and other family portraits as well. I earned my master's in photography from Syracuse University in 2021. Share your creative ideas with me and we will make them work :)
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
6 reviews
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Emily is highly praised by multiple reviewers for her exceptional photography skills and warm personality. Reviewers appreciate her professionalism, flexibility, and ability to capture heartfelt and natural moments during weddings. Her quick turnaround time in delivering photos and her talent in making couples feel at ease on their special day are highlighted. Many reviewers recommend Emily for her stunning and genuine photographs, praising her as a wonderful person to work with for any occasion.
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AvatarT
11/18/2025
Emily was fantastic! So kind and so easy to work with. 100% recommend! 
AvatarC
11/11/2025
We are beyond grateful to have had Emily capture our wedding day. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also one of the sweetest and most genuine people to be around. Fro...
m the moment she arrived, she brought such a calm and positive energy, exactly what you need on a day that can feel so overwhelming! Emily beautifully captured our love and made our day so special. And to top it off, she got our photos back to us in record time, which meant we could relive all those memories much sooner. Every image feels natural, authentic, and full of love. We can’t recommend Emily enough for anyone looking for stunning, heartfelt photos and a wonderful person behind the camera.
Response from Emily Kenny Photography on 11/11/2025
Thank you so much for your very kind words, Cory. I had a blast with you and Andrew, and I...
'm so grateful that I got to be part of your special day.
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AvatarJ
7/08/2025
Emily was amazing! She was extremely professional and kind. She made sure we got every shot we wanted and also had time to enjoy our time on our wedding day! She was so flexible wi...
th travel and location and really alleviated all of our stressors related to photography before the wedding, during and after! I highly recommend that you hire Emily as your wedding photographer, you will not be disappointed with the GORGEOUS shots you get!
Response from Emily Kenny Photography on 07/09/2025
Thank you Jocelyn! I loved being part of y’all’s day! ❤️
AvatarS
12/02/2024
Emily was absolutely wonderful. From beginning to end she made this entire process so easy and stress free. She was so kind and accommodating to any requests we had. I knew I wante...
d to hire Emily when I saw her portfolio and felt she really captured the essence of the occasion through her photos and she did just that. She got some of the most amazing photographs from our wedding that I will cherish for a lifetime. Emily is without a doubt someone I would recommend to anyone for any occasion as she really has an eye for capturing the most special moments. Thank you so very much for everything, I will absolutely be contacting you for any photo needs in the future!
Response from Emily Kenny Photography on 12/02/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sadee! I had so much fun photographing you and Stef...
fen. Looking forward to working with you in the future :)
AvatarS
9/18/2024
Emily was very professional and courteous at our wedding. She was accommodating and listened to what I was looking for. She has a wonderful eye for detail and our pictures came out...
beautifully. I would recommend Emily for any special occasion or event. Her rates are reasonable and she is a top-notch professional.
AvatarK
9/10/2024
I cannot recommend Emily enough! She is an incredibly talented photographer with the sweetest personality. Along with being an amazing human, she knows how to capture the most stu...
nning photos. She offers a calm and warm presence with her photography, that helps boost everyone’s confidence. She goes above and beyond to create the best possible experience!

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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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