Authentic coverage and beautiful portraiture
Rochester | Buffalo | Syracuse | Finger Lakes region
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Rob
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AWARD WINNER (9X)
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I am actively booking 2026 and 2027 weddings. Please inquire for availability.
Rob Hickey Photography is a wedding photography business based in Rochester, NY. Serving Western, Central and the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Rob and his experienced team produce timeless photographic images you'll treasure for years to come.
Rob Hickey Photography offers a range of services for your milestone occasions. He begins the process with an initial consultation either in person, by Zoom, or over the phone. From there, he will collaborate with you plan the itinerary for your event. He offers a range of hourly based packages, and can easily design a custom package to suit your needs. He offers options for experienced second photographers, and wide array wall art, and albums to display your photos. My clients will receive both high resolution (print ready) as well as web optimized (social media & email) digital files in black and white and color, delivered on a personalized USB 3.0 drive. In addition all clients will receive a private web gallery to view and share there images for one year.
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Engagement
Trash The Dress
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Online Proofing
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Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
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Rob
Owner
I am a husband to my wonderful wife of 20+ years, and father of lovely daughter. They are my center. I truly love my job and working with people from all walks of life on one of the happiest days of their lives. I'm only as good as my last client, so you get my all every job. No client is ever taken as granted! On a personal side, I have a great love of music (both listening and playing), and when not working or enjoying time with my family I can be found playing my various guitars and drums either solo or when jamming with friends at my studio space.
Reviews
5.0
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Rob receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding photographer. Reviewers commend his professionalism, friendliness, and responsiveness both before and after the wedding. Many appreciate his talent in capturing beautiful moments, making couples feel comfortable, and providing exceptional service. Rob's dedication, vision, and flexibility are highlighted, and his ability to create stunning, timeless photos is highly recommended. Clients praise him for his direction during photo sessions, quick turnaround time, and overall positive experience, making him a top choice for wedding photography.Review photos
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Jake M
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5.0
7/27/2025
We originally reached out to Rob because based on his portfolio, he has a great eye for lighting and documentary style/candid photography. We chose to do our engagement shoot and w...
edding photos with him. We were certain we made the right choice after our engagement shoot! Not only is his work amazing, he was incredibly responsive, professional, and just really really easy to work with from the start.
My fiance and I were both quite nervous going into the engagement shoot, and my fiance is NOT one to like getting photos taken, but we instantly felt so comfortable with Rob and had such a fun time working with him! He is really great at setting up a pose to look like a natural interaction, which is exactly what we were looking for. (My mom looked at the pictures and said "Wow, he made you guys look like models!" LOL)
Both for our engagement shoot and wedding photos, Rob independently scouted the locations ahead of time, which really impressed us. It just shows his dedication!
Our wedding was May 30th - we're a few months out from it now and looking back, there's nothing we would change about working with Rob. Not only was it a super fun experience having him spend the day with us, but the quality of his work speaks for itself. He has been super responsive to all of our emails/questions and gave us a clear timeline for when to expect the photos back. It was also a really quick turnaround for us, which was awesome. Our families and friends LOVE the photos he took and everyone else who interacted with him day of felt that same instant comfort. We recommend him 100%. THANK YOU, ROB!
Sofia B
5.0
11/18/2025
Words cannot describe how amazing Rob was for our wedding! We received so many wonderful photos. He captured all the moments we wanted and more. He got every angle and every memory...
. He was professional, kind, and sincere. He made our day so special! I am so grateful for Rob! I highly recommend using him for your wedding!
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Katie L
5.0
11/16/2025
When I look back on mine and my husbands wedding day, our photographs are what we have to physically look back on, and we can’t thank Rob enough for giving us exactly what we wante...
d. We are able to look at every special moment of that day in pictures, they all turned out amazing. The engagement photos are the same too. Working with Rob and his assistant Morgan was fun and easy going. Both of them listened and gave us what we asked for. He helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera and gave us suggestions and directions when needed. Months later Rob is still communicable and helpful with questions that we have, we can’t recommend him enough! Thank you Rob for helping us remember one of the most special days of our life!
Kim H
5.0
11/08/2025
Rob was absolutely incredible to work with! His communication was always quick and thorough which was important since I was doing most of the planning from Florida for our NY wedd...
ing. He has incredible vision and set up some really great shots of us and I can't wait to see the finished product. He was very easy to work with and was willing to try whatever we wanted and then he would give his opinion on different things but ultimately left the decision up to me and my husband. I cannot say enough great things about him. He was super friendly and a lot of fun. We had a great time with him and really enjoyed spending the day with him capturing our wedding and reception. He is incredible.
Shelby W
5.0
10/31/2025
Rob was nothing short of amazing to work with. My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Rob on our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Our photos from Rob are breath...
taking. He went above and beyond on our wedding day when our camera wasn’t working to record our ceremony. He used on of his cameras to record it for us. We are forever grateful for finding Rob and will be working with him in the future.
Julie B
5.0
10/31/2025
I highly recommend Rob as a wedding photographer. He was helpful, responsive, and supportive leading up to the wedding. On the wedding day, Rob was professional and captured everyt...
hing we could have asked for. His photos speak for themselves. Please do yourself a favor and book with Rob!
Emily H
5.0
10/17/2025
Rob is the best! He went above and beyond for my husband and I’s wedding. He answers any questions you have very quickly and his pricing is very reasonable. The photos turned out A...
MAZING! He worked so hard to give us these photos and we are forever grateful. If you are looking for a photographer, Rob is the best option and you will be more than happy with your results.
Aris O
5.0
6/19/2025
Rob was a blast to work with! He made us feel comfortable the whole day and he fit in like he was one of our family friends. He was very accommodating/flexible and quick to respond...
with any of our questions leading up to the wedding day. We also got our wedding photos back quickly and they are amazing! He did a beautiful job capturing all the different moments of the day. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone!
Michelle A
5.0
12/19/2024
We are so happy we chose Rob to photograph our wedding! He has a very calming presence and was easy to work with. We had a winter-time engagement session, which went really well an...
d gave me a lot of confidence that our wedding would go well. On our wedding day, Rob was timely and communicative. We picked the package that included a 2nd photographer. Morgan was great to work with as well. The pictures turned out beautifully and really captured the joy of the day. I could not be happier with our experience!
Kevin R
5.0
12/18/2024
We could not be more happy with Rob's photography! From the beginning, Rob was responsive and easy to work with. He laid out everything so clearly and was genuinely interested in c...
apturing the moments we wanted and candids throughout our whole day.
We hired two photographers for our wedding day, Rob and his colleague. Both kept themselves busy and were always happy to oblige in any way.
Rob not only worked well with us but our guests as well! Our wedding party consisted of many parents of young children. He made all the formal shots short and sweet. Our wedding party could not stop praising Rob. He went above and beyond taking formal shots of our guests and their families as requested.
From the gorgeous staged photos to the precious candid shots, we absolutely recommend Rob as a wedding photographer.
Jeana B
5.0
10/26/2024
My husband and I were so pleased with Rob's work. We did both our engagement and wedding photos with him and his team. From the first time we met him for our engagement pictures, w...
e felt at ease with his friendliness and flexible style! He blended his professional skills and artistic eye with our own quirkiness and casual style. The photos did not feel staged and he produced absolutely beautiful results. At our wedding, he and Morgan were a delight and just the right photographers we could have hoped to share our special day with. We hope to work with him again and highly recommend him to any couple looking for authentic photos and a photographer genuinely interested in your story!
Kara J
5.0
10/07/2024
Rob was professional and courteous. He did a fantastic job with photos and making the night as seamless as possible. Would absolutely recommend!
Nicole H
5.0
9/13/2024
From our first meeting we knew we wanted Rob to do our wedding photos. He was very professional and brought examples of his work and products he offers. He also gave us links to ga...
lleries to look at ahead of time. Rob was always responsive and easy to work with. He did both our engagement and wedding photos. We love looking at the photos!
Brandon S
5.0
8/16/2024
My wife and I worked with Rob this past June for our wedding. Rob was fantastic to work with. He was very responsive to all of our communications and always answered our questions ...
with a detailed response. He was very helpful in working out the timeline for our wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. He researched the area we did our pictures in advance of our wedding day to find the most ideal location for the pictures. Rob’s second photographer Morgan was also great to work with. Our pictures turned out beautiful and our families were very happy with them. Rob also helped us design our wedding album and it turned out exactly how we wanted. We highly recommend Rob for your wedding day.
Molly M
5.0
4/04/2024
Rob was so professional and made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day! He even went to bat for us when our wedding venue didn't follow through with providing us the necessary ...
materials to do our wedding party photos!
Richard P
4.0
2/17/2024
Rob and his colleague were personable and accommodating from the get-go, answering all of my and my fiancee's questions with aplomb and detail. During the wedding day, they were pu...
nctual--even as other components of the day were not--and made due within those circumstances. We are an interracial couple, and the lighting was set up so that our contrasting complexions both glowed equally. Some of the shots felt awkward to pose for, as when I crouched with my groomspeople touching my shoulders, but most were not. Rob prefers to work with capturing candid moments with limited direction, however that meant that many shots were more artistic in their composition than traditional portraiture; i.e. between my fiancee and I, one of our faces might be a forward shot and the other a profile, with expressions of a natural moment of joy--as opposed to a "Smile and Say Cheese" posing. They may have captured the moment, but they are less ideal to hang on a wall, so to speak: we felt we had limited choices for our included print-out. Were we to have provided more direction, we agree that Rob would have responded in kind. Depending on what you seek for prints and digital albums, Rob is an expert in his craft with remarkable photos in his portfolio if you lean more toward candid photos than focal portraiture.
Katie H
5.0
11/22/2023
My husband and I were married this past July 2023, and he hired Rob to be our wedding photographer! Rob was very accommodating and helpful throughout the entirety of the planning p...
eriod to the day of the wedding and beyond! My husband and I started planning our wedding with complete unawareness of what getting married and having a traditional wedding entailed. Rob sat us down at our initial meeting and explained how wedding photography typically works, what he includes in his packages, and what to expect on the day of the wedding. What impressed us the most aside from professionalism was that Rob was honest about current rates and where he stood in regards to other local photographers. We were able to make an informed decision that was the best fit for us. On the day of the wedding Rob had a car mishap. Instead of panicking, he jumped right in the limo with us and we got some fantastic shots on the way to the wedding venue! Rob was very communicative throughout the entire process, including months after the wedding when we had questions about specific photos.
Melissa M
5.0
11/21/2023
Rob was our wedding photographer this past October and he was amazing. Both he and his second shooter (Asa, I think) were so energetic and excited but in a way that didn't feel cum...
bersome in any way.
Our pictures turned out beautiful. One of the reasons we chose Rob is because his photography style is timeless, yet still modern. A lot of photographers we looked at heavily edited photos and they all had a moody vibe, which is also beautiful, but we wanted something a little more classic.
One of my favorite things about working with Rob was how he would help direct us into poses and natural situations that made for beautiful candids. He'd even come over and mimic what he was going for to show an example and help us understand the shot. I don't love being photographed and I was nervous about hating how I looked in photos, but I love every single one. A huge part of that was Rob's direction and how comfortable he made us.
Rob and Asa were so dedicated to getting us beautiful shots. They were everywhere and nowhere all at the same time and became such a special part of our day.
(Not to mention, he had the best pricing packages out of everyone we looked at.)
100% would book again and highly recommend them for any wedding or photography needs you have!
Sarah B
5.0
11/21/2023
Rob is the photographer you want to hire for your wedding. We met Rob at our friends' destination wedding and it was highlighted to us then his attention to detail and friendliness...
with guests and other vendors. After witnessing him in session and seeing the photos afterward, we decided to hire him to shoot our wedding and that was one of the best decisions. He was very quick to respond to our inquiries and shared his insights and ideas. During the wedding day, he was patient with us and made sure to capture all the moments we discussed prior. He went above and beyond and we are very happy with his service. Thank you, Rob! You are amazing!
DELANEY D
5.0
11/15/2023
Rob was awesome from start to finish and then some. He responds so quickly- if you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to ask! Rob is professional and thorough and the ph...
otos turned out beautifully! Highly recommend.
Lia M
5.0
11/10/2023
Rob and Asa were both fantastic! They were professional yet made us feel very comfortable. They gave my husband and I plenty of opportunities to sneak away for some extra photos wh...
ich was very much appreciated. Our photos came out amazing!
Erica K
5.0
10/27/2023
Choosing Rob as our wedding photographer was the best choice that we made. We knew he was the perfect choice even before the wedding, when we received our engagement photos and w...
ere completely blown away! He was super easy to work from start to finish and did such a beautiful job capturing our day. All of the formal photos turned out STUNNING , even for our unfocused and rowdy group of people. Rob knew just what to do. He was quick and kept it fun. The photos turned out so natural and we could not be happier with them. Plenty of candid photos throughout the entire day that we absolutely adored as well. HIGHLY recommend Rob Hickey for your wedding - BOOK HIM!!!!
Rachel R
5.0
10/05/2023
Rob was fantastic for our wedding! Very responsive when coordinating all of the planning, and was fully engaged throughout the entire celebratory day. We are so pleased to have wor...
ked with Rob and would 200% recommend him. The photos are outstanding and beautifully capture the joy of our entire event.
Michelle G
5.0
6/09/2023
We highly recommend Rob Hickey as a wedding photographer. He exceeded all of our expectations. Our photos came out beautifully. He truly has a talent and will make you feel comfort...
able and guide you throughout the whole process. He is professional, communication is great and his photos speak for themselves.
Jennifer P
5.0
6/03/2023
Rob and Megan were amazing! They made us feel comfortable throughout each photo session and we’re very easy to work with. Highly recommend!!
Joanna E
5.0
1/08/2023
Rob was by far our favorite vendor on our wedding day. We used his 8-9 hour package with 2 shooters and opted to get to know him better with getting our engagement pictures with h...
im. Rob is a truly refined photographer. He gives great cues along the way to make sure everyone looks good in the photos, avoids being over-posed, and captures all the special candid moments along the way. Rob was our most responsive vendor-always emailing back within 24 hours. He also had such a calming presence on the big day. He truly exceeded our expectations, and I would highly recommend him!
Julia C
5.0
11/20/2022
My husband and I are so happy we decided to book with Rob! He did a phenomenal job capturing both our engagement session and wedding day! Rob is very organized, flexible, and alway...
s responds to you in a timely manner. He is laid back and calm which is a great presence to have on your wedding day. He is also always open to do any fun or creative ideas! My husband and I were so happy and impressed with the variety of pictures in our final gallery. Rob is an amazing photographer and a really great guy to work with - you will not be disappointed if you book with him!
Daniella E
5.0
11/03/2022
Booking Rob for our special day was one of the best decisions we made. When I first met Rob I had no idea what we were looking for In regards to a photographer. However Rob was sup...
er nice! he explained his style , ideas, and thoughts. He came fully prepared with many images of weddings he has done. (absolutely beautiful)The Day of are wedding was absolutely amazing. Working with Rob was great everyone felt so comfortable with him around. He was very polite. Rob was very diligent and prepared. We Thank him very much for everything .
Mandy O
5.0
9/13/2022
Highly recommend Rob for wedding photography! Rob shot our engagement session and our wedding day. In addition to many beautiful photos, Rob was super on top of all the details. He...
helped us scout photo locations, even visiting the spot in advance and thinking about details such as how wet the grass might be, he helped me with my wedding day timeline, and he is super prompt with email responses and answering questions. I felt very confident on my wedding day that i didn't have to worry at all about the photography. I also really appreciated that he offers a second shooter for a very low cost - that allowed us to have two shooters for the first look and ceremony without breaking the bank. Great experience overall and I received many compliments from my guests about him!
Patty K
5.0
9/01/2022
Rob did a phenomenal job for our wedding! He is very professional, knowledgeable, and easy going. All of our photos came out amazing and we couldn’t be happier!
Ali S
5.0
8/08/2022
Rob is an amazing photographer! My husband and I had to reschedule our wedding a couple of times and Rob was always responsive and flexible. He even drove a few hours away to photo...
graph our small 2020 ceremony. He is both laid back and very organized! We are very happy we were able to work with him!
Garrett R
5.0
7/17/2022
My wife and I are so happy we chose to go with Rob. He’s very skilled professional but also is a great person which makes him easy to work with and talk to. His second photographer...
was wonderful as well. Our photos turned out amazing and we love when we look back at them every so often. He put all our photos on a gallery website with a password so it made it super easy to share our photos with all our wedding guests. From photos taken outside in the rain to the ones taken inside on a dark dance floor, the quality of the images are for sure professional quality! We would recommend Rob Hickey to anyone in need of a wedding photographer.
Margaret-Mary S
5.0
7/10/2022
I first met Rob when I was playing organ for another couple's wedding, and noticed Rob's respectful approach during the ceremony, his relaxed and professional style, the efficiency...
of his movements, and the courtesy with which he treated his second shooter. Having handled the music for many, many weddings, I've had the chance to experience many photographers and their styles, so I knew Rob would be a good choice. He was great to work with from the very beginning; he was calm, kind, and knew what questions to ask so that he could give his best. You can expect prompt emails, very reasonable pricing, and a lot of flexibility on the day.
Nicole S
5.0
6/29/2022
Rob is phenomenal! He not only captured every glorious moment of the day, but he also found ways to incorporate fun and creative shots! All in all he was a pleasure to work with an...
d I highly recommend using Rob Hickey Photography for your photography needs!
Molly B
5.0
1/30/2022
We absolutely loved working with Rob! During our consultation, he listened closely to what we wanted our wedding photos to look like and was willing to do anything necessary to del...
iver that to us. During our wedding day, he was always there to capture those memorable moments (both planned and spontaneous). Our wedding photos are absolutely stunning and we could not be happier with our decision to hire Rob.
Lisa J
5.0
1/09/2022
Hiring Rob was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! The pictures we got are absolutely stunning and we will treasure them forever. From the outset Rob was a joy to wo...
rk with. He was very professional and had a lot of great ideas. He also really listened to us and took everything we wanted into account. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer, you will not be disappointed!
Arielle G
5.0
1/06/2022
Having Rob as our Photographer was really a great experience! He was laid back and was helpful coordinating everything for our day. We love our photos and they came back quick! ...
He was flexible when we had to move our wedding and was willing to work with anything we threw at him.
Alexandra K
5.0
12/19/2021
There isn't enough time or space to give Rob all the praise he deserves! He is incredibly professional yet easy and fun to work with but more importantly, he is organized, very det...
ail oriented, and knows exactly what to do to ensure that everything goes smoothly on your wedding day from a photography standpoint! The quality of the experience of working with Rob in addition to the quality of the work he delivers are the reasons why I would highly recommend him to everyone! From our engagement session to our wedding day, it was always abundantly clear that his #1 priority was to genuinely invest in providing us with the highest quality of service and photography which is exactly what he delivered! What truly impressed me is that he seemed to consistently go above and beyond and out of his way to make sure he was prepared and able to deliver 110%. Bottom line advice - never pass up the opportunity to work with Rob if you get the chance!
Alexander B
5.0
11/22/2021
From the start, it was clear that Rob was thoughtful, responsive, and detail-oriented. He was happy to answer any questions we had leading up to the day, often within minutes of us...
asking. Of all the stress and planning that went into the big day, we never once worried about our photographer.
Day of, Rob was extremely professional with staff, vendors, and most importantly, our guests. He was a pro at getting everyone where they needed to be, when they needed to be there, but also did a wonderful job of not encroaching on personal moments or festivities.
We absolutely adore the photos -- both the candid and posed pictures. There are a great mix of more traditional style portraits and fun, stylistic pictures. The wedding was such a blur, we were so glad Rob meticulously captured all of the details for us to look back on and cherish.
Kevin and Kenzie F
5.0
9/08/2021
First thing we did after our engagement was search for a venue and photographer. Rob was our first pick and we are so happy he was available. From the start Rob was very responsive...
especially during the pandemic. We lived in VA so trying to find a weekend where we could meet and do our engagement photos was tough. He gave us a few spots for us to pick from and as soon as we were ready he planned out everything, from where we were going to start, poses, and we even started to improvise. His pictures were amazing, he really kept us engaged, knew when to get our attention and when to let us be natural with each other. He captured all the right moments, the laughter, the love and the candid. He sent us all the photos leaving us to decide which ones we wanted which is more than we could have asked for.
Wedding day, Rob and his second were amazing. The pictures from the bridal suite with the girls getting ready were so much fun, and he caught all the fun pictures. During the ceremony, and the reception, Rob captured all aspects that made the venue and party so spectacular. It was a blast for us to relive moments, and experience moments for the first time through his pictures. Besides being a great photographer, he was such an amazing person to have on our special day. He kept the energy light and positive even in stressful moments. We were truly honored and grateful to get to know him and have him photograph our day!
Mary R
5.0
8/13/2021
Having Rob as the photographer was probably the best decision we made for our wedding. He was so easy to work with and captured every part of the day beautifully. We had so many g...
uests comment on how great he was throughout the day and night. The formal photos were just stunning and for people like us who feel a little awkward in front of a camera, he was really helpful with making everything feel relaxed while still guiding us into the right angles and positions. All of the photos look so bright and natural and we could not be happier with how they turned out. I especially love that we have so many candids of moments we didn’t get to see throughout the evening. I HIGHLY recommend Rob Hickey for your wedding!
Brittany P
5.0
6/28/2021
Rob was so great to work with! We did both our engagement and wedding photos with him! I love his candid style and they way he captures the moments! My pictures are beautiful! I lo...
ved everything!
Rebecca B
5.0
5/09/2021
In a year where our wedding plans were constantly in flux, working with Rob was an easy decision. Rob's portfolio online speaks for itself, and we quickly realized that Rob is a ki...
nd and flexible business owner. Rob stuck with us through changed plans, and gave us the reassurance that if we had to reschedule and he had a conflict, we would just pay for our engagement session. For our engagement photos, Rob followed us around the city in the cold to four locations, spending over three hours. At our wedding, Rob was calm, organized, and efficient. My sister in law texted me to say that if I didn't write a review for Rob, she would. She has an eye disorder, and Rob made sure she was on the "right side," throughout the entire night. If you're planning a pandemic wedding, you can rest assured Rob's got *anything* 2021 throws your way covered, and you'll have incredible photos of your celebration at the end of it all.
Maggie W
5.0
11/25/2020
Rob was amazing. My husband and I couldn’t have picked a better photographer to so perfectly capture our very non-traditional wedding day! We had a spot picked out for our outdoor ...
ceremony and some other loose ideas in mind, but Rob helped with more research and planning out our day. He was very accessible and made the whole process SO easy. My husband and I aren’t much for taking pictures—didn’t have any engagement photos or anything done, so Rob tailored to our personalities more and did mostly candid photos, but the posed photos didn’t feel awkward, weren’t excessive, and came out so beautiful. I would HIGHLY recommend Rob for anyone needing anything from a laid back family portrait session to a full day of wedding photos.
Stacey K
5.0
11/02/2020
After our initial photographer very unprofessionally backed out, we found ourselves in a desperate search for a new one with about a month left. We were looking for someone who wo...
uld work with us and for us, as our wedding was unusually small due to COVID (5 people plus us), we were only looking for a few hours of someone's time. I had a lot of responses in my initial frantic search. Sometimes, you just trust your gut and run with it! We could not have been more pleased. Rob was so responsive from the very first contact. He answered so many questions and never seemed put off by any of them. He continued to respond to questions after our digital files arrived and always did so in a timely manner. The day of our ceremony, he was personable, hard-working, patient and most of all FUN! We had some issues with the sun on the water and he waited patiently, never holding us hostage to his watch or the exact amount of time we had agreed to. Once our pictures arrived, my husband and I were literally brought to tears going through them and re-living our special day. He captured some amazing moments and even some of the "posed" pictures were playful without us having a clue that day. His talent is amazing, it speaks for itself. Talent is important. Talent isn't / shouldn't be all that matters in my opinion. Having someone who genuinely cares about you on your special day, spends time with you, asks repeatedly if there is any other pose you would like or anything 'he may have missed, that is all such a huge part of choosing a photographer. In normal times, this person may be with you all day long. You will not regret having Rob around or the pictures he takes. I cannot thank Rob enough for capturing our special day through the photos he took.
Anderson A
5.0
11/01/2020
Rob captured our wedding day so beautifully and with such ease. Half the time we didn’t even know he was there, allowing us to be fully present with one another and with our guests...
. During those times, he sneakily captured the raw emotions and natural beauty of our day. During posed photos, he provided the guidance needed, but ensured we were comfortable and never overly staged. Not only were we 110% pleased with the final gallery Rob provided, but we loved working with him from start to finish. From our first meeting through the big day, he was clear, thorough, & communicative; he was attentive & thoughtful; and overall a genuinely good guy. He went above and beyond for us… He stayed past the allotted time without charging extra. He was flexible through all of the covid changes. He gave us a gift on our wedding day. He mingled with our friends & family. And providing the personalized USB with all of the photos is such a nice touch! Rob takes a genuine interest in his couples, which puts him above so many other wedding vendors. Thank you again, Rob. We would share a beer with you any day!
Sarah R
5.0
9/15/2020
Rob is everything my husband and I could have hoped for. After we hired Rob, our original wedding was delayed due to COVID and we decided to have an intimate ceremony instead. Rob ...
worked with us every step of the way. He is communicative, friendly, his prices are reasonable and his photography is outstanding. We wanted a mix of candid and posed photos and he gave us a great mix of both. Every photo he gave us was fantastic, from the first look to the ceremony and the photos of our loved ones. I am so glad that we hired Rob over everyone else. He went above and beyond in every way and I cannot even believe the value we got when we hired him. He gave us formal photos that look classic, candid shots with my friends looking overjoyed, cool modern photos with smoke and moody lighting, and photos of our band jamming out! He even photoshopped my in laws next to us because they wanted to maintain social distancing. We could not stop talking about how great he was after our wedding. After the wedding, he set up a great online gallery that myself, my husband and my mother-in-law could access. He even gave us a custom engraved USB. I will cherish these photos forever.
Beth L
5.0
8/25/2020
Rob has been such a pleasure to work with! He takes the time to listen to your style and vision and adapts to the personalities of everyone around you during your event. Rob create...
s natural poses by using his surrounding environment and resources. He guides and provides as much or as little support necessary in order to capture those intimate moments during your event.
Rob has been very accommodating, especially during the pandemic, where venues and guidelines were constantly being altered. He is willing to travel to multiple locations in order to capture those special moments. I would highly recommend Rob for any event!
Melania V
5.0
4/13/2020
Rob has been such a great vendor to work with.
We were really happy to have him as our photographer for our engagement photos. Although the plan was for him to be our wedding phot...
ographer, we had to postpone and he was already booked on our new date.
Regardless of that, he gave us amazing photos for our Save the Dates and I also used them on our website.
He was flexible, easy to communicate with. Artistically, he's able to highlight the beauty of ordinary places. We did at our engagement sessions at High Falls and Downtown by the Liberty Pole and the results were fantastic. Everyone loved our photos, and they made for great memories. I will cherish them forever. Thank you, Rob.
Natalie S
5.0
3/12/2020
We worked with Rob for our wedding at the Hilton Garden Inn. He was one of the first vendors we had decided on and he was always professional and responsive. He was helpful and i...
nsightful as we worked to pick photo locations around the city prior to our ceremony and provided great suggestions.
On the day off we needed to change some of our photo sites due to pouring rain. Rob didn’t miss a beat. He as able to come up beautiful and creative shots at the new location. His positive attitude and guidance during the shooting put us and the wedding party at ease. Throughout the day his passion for his work and commitment to us really showed through.
Rob was very quick to get us samples of the photos to post online and share with friends after the wedding! A short while later he had all the photos online for us to access; they were everything we hoped for and he was sure to hit all of the shots we really wanted. We could not be happier with our choice to use Rob as our photographer and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for gorgeous wedding photos!
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