The Story Photography

also captured great candid photos of the wedding morning prep, speeches, toasts, and dancing! We are so happy with the results!

nging weather and worked well with all types of lighting. Furthermore, he was professional throughout; organized and easy to work with.

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f you are looking for someone to capture moments outside of your view he is your guy. He is constantly reading the room and capturing you or your guests sharing moments throughout the night that expand your wedding experience. A subtle moment shared between guests that tells a story all in its own right. Chris is extremely easy to work with and is very prompt on responding to emails to help plan your evening. Just be prepared for a wedding album that feels like a dream, but is really just his pure artistic skill. 10/10 would recommend 1000 times over

and our family and friends look way better than we do in real life! He captured beautiful portraits of us as a couple, our bridal party and extended family. He also captured stunning detailed shots of our ceremony and reception. But the best of all were the candid reception and dance floor photos - he captured the vibe of the night perfectly; the joy shines through. He captured moments I didn't know had happened! We also got our ENTIRE ALBUM back SO FAST after our wedding. I was shocked - his turn around was way faster than we expected. Chris helped us plan all the shots we needed well in advance of our wedding, and then day of capturing all of our family and bridal party photos happened so fast, we were early! Most importantly, Chris and Kelcey are great personalities to have around on your wedding day - calm, cool, collected - making you laugh, reminding you to soak in your special day. These are people you want to have there on your big day! We're so happy and couldn't recommend Chris more highly.

with and was always responsive and helpful with all of our questions along the way. They each were supportive and happy to work with us, our wedding party, family and friends, providing guidance during a super busy wedding day. Their photography style beautifully captured all of the best moments, but also so many of the spontaneous, candid, and little moments that can easily be overlooked, but having them taken meant the world to us. Both Chris and Todd provided a kind and thoughtful approach to their work, and had flexibility for inclusion of our input and ideas. We received our photo album quickly, which was great to see, and the quality of the photos (even as he and Todd were taking them in the moment, and also after with finals) exceeded our expectations in all of the best ways! Their skill and creativity is highly noticeable. For those looking for photographers for their wedding or special occasion, we HIGHLY recommend The Story Photography. They captured 'Our Story' perfectly! ❤️

d attention. The pictures were sent to us only a week after the event itself. His experience and skill were a real asset to our experience. Would definitely recommend The Story Photography if you can afford it!

llenging weather to deal with, a mix of rain and sun, which Chris handled without a fuss and gave us gorgeous photos. We highly recommend Chris for your wedding photographer.

lot of advice and help leading up to the wedding and the day of, and truly captured our emotions during our special day. We could not have picked a better photographer for our wedding and recommend him to everyone!!

blends into the crowd, never making us or our guests feel like we are in front of a camera, and still somehow gets the absolute best shots. He is quick and efficient for portraits and can even get smiles out of the little ones! My other sister got married in 2020 and she brought Chris back around and again we were so happy to see him and thrilled to see all the pictures she got. When I got engaged in 2021, I knew Chris was our guy! We took engagement shots with him on a rainy, foggy day in 2022 and then had him for our wedding day in May of 2023. I would not use anyone else, we call him our family photographer! We've gotten to know him over these last few years and family events would not be the same without him. With Chris, we can sit back and enjoy the day while he keeps the wedding party on-time, ensures we capture all the shots we want, and delivers the best photos that bring back the magic of the wedding day. I highly recommend using Chris, I'm sure we'll be using him again someday!

ny professional photos where there is too much flash or somehow the lighting is off but Chris absolutely NAILED IT with all of our photos, even in challenging lighting indoors, outdoors, low light, etc.I don’t know how he does it! In addition, he has an excellent eye for locations to take photos and how to help me and my husband pose for absolutely beautiful and natural-looking photos. His editing was also great and it was super easy to access our photos. I can say that he is a truly skilled professional in every aspect of what he does. In addition, Chris is an incredibly kind person and was SO pleasant to work with. Not only did Chris work very closely with us leading up to the wedding to fully understand our vision, he was also SO great to work with on the day of and he got my husband to smile and pose for lots of photos (which is a huge feat in itself, he usually is over it after a few minutes). As part of the wedding package, Chris offered an engagement photo shoot, which we did at Green Lakes State Park, and these photos came out really really incredible. Also, it was great that Chris taught us how to pose so we would not feel awkward posing for photos on our wedding day and ensured that our wedding photos would come out great as well. On the day of the wedding, Chris was super accommodating about making sure we got all the family photos and portraits we wanted. He made sure everything went seamless and like I mentioned he made sure our pictures came out absolutely incredible. Lastly, Chris has an excellent reputation in the local wedding industry - literally every other vendor I worked with (from the florist to wedding planner to makeup) asked who my photographer is and said "OMG you are so lucky, Chris is the best!!" It was so great to see that everyone who has worked with him can see how excellent his work is. Once again, I cannot say enough good things about Chris. He was amazing to work with and our photos came out so incredible. Thank you Chris!!!!

met with us and spent time getting to know us. He also informed us of things we should consider on our wedding day (such as a first look or where we wanted portraits). On our wedding day. Chris and Megan took amazing photos and did a great job directing our family during the portraits. We received our digital photos a week later and were so thrilled with how they looked! We will recommend The Story Photography to anyone looking for professional photos in the upstate NY area!

of the camera very comfortable. His final results were outstanding and we’re so happy he was with us!

reception. It has brought my family and I right back when we look at them! We got them back less than two weeks after our wedding....TWO WEEKS. The day was especially hot, so they were efficient in getting all of the family/wedding party photos done in a timely manner so everyone, including myself, did not melt before the ceremony. If you want photos you can cherish forever and look back at and make you smile....The Story Photography will without a doubt come through.

l day in a way that surpassed our wildest expectations. They truly tell "the story" of our wedding day, with all the main and supporting characters. Chris masterfully captured the raw emotions of important moments that only lasted a few seconds (like the first look). With each viewing, we discover new "stories" unfolding throughout the day, many of which we missed amidst the excitement of our wedding. While we initially hired Chris for his candid photography skills, we were equally impressed by the breathtaking bridal portraits he captured, despite windy conditions and our "camera shyness". Our reception venue had many spaces for guests to mingle, and Chris and his second photographer managed to get great shots of guests in all different areas despite them being spread out. Furthermore, Chris seemed to possess an intuitive sense of who our closest friends and family members were (including some who weren't in the wedding party), and delivered more pictures with these guests while still capturing great pictures of every wedding guest who attended. We had high expectations when we hired Chris, and he completely exceeded our expectations. Chris was incredibly professional; he arrived early, ensured we remained on schedule, and quietly blended in with our guests. We received our photos back less than 3 weeks after our wedding, and every single picture was of high quality. In fact, when we play the photos as a slideshow, it nearly plays like a movie. If you want wedding photographs that will help you relive the emotions of the day from beginning to end, and includes the "supporting cast" of friends and family members who have come together to celebrate your marriage - look no further! We could not recommend Chris more enthusiastically!

We can’t recommend The Story Photography enough!

ith their busy schedule. Elopement planning can be so stressful but they made everything easy! The pictures turned out amazing and we get complements on them daily. Honestly we couldn’t be happier with our experience with their team.

r favorites. And the family portrait printed on metal that hangs in our living room is perfect-- well as perfect as anyone can hope for with 3 kiddos in it. Chris worked great with the little ones too! The sentiment from his website is so true. You won't need to see the pictures of the cake or rings or table decor over and over, but you'll treasure the pics with your loved ones celebrating your day. If Chris (and his second shooter Jess) take your precious pictures, you will appreciate them forever.

b with our pictures, especially given that unique situation and we were so happy with how all of our pictures came out. He is clearly passionate about what he does and has a ton of experience to back it up. The candid moments he was able to get on camera were amazing too...he went above and beyond! Chris collaborated so well with us to make sure that our vision from our engagement photos through to our wedding day photos were exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend him!

killed, a pleasure to work with, and he brought out the best in both my husband, I, and our dog, which he then captured on camera -- with Chris's directions to us and his skill, the photos turned out so well that a number of my friends told me it was one of the best engagement shoots they'd seen. He did a phenomenal job at our eventual wedding, and we cannot recommend him enough! He captured all of our emotions, the venue scenery, and our friends and family so beautifully that we are still obsessing over the photos. He is definitely who you want by your side, capturing your once in a lifetime event to create memories that can be cherished forever.

y. We hired Chris because we wanted a lot of candid photos and boy did he deliver!! He was fun to work with and I recommend him to anyone who wants someone to capture the feeling of our event! It’s like reliving our wedding every time we look through photos!

n’t rave enough about our experience with him. We didn’t want to do the “traditional” suite of photos, and Chris was willing to customize something for us. My now husband and I aren’t particularly comfortable in front of a camera, but during our engagement photo session, Chris was very easygoing, put us at ease and my fiancé even enjoyed the experience. Even though we had talked in advance about where we might want photos taken, towards the end of the shoot, Chris asked if there was anywhere else around we’d like photos, and I thought of some other places I hadn’t considered originally, which turned out to be some of my favorite pictures. At our wedding, Chris’s extensive experience with weddings was incredibly helpful – he had a sense that hair and makeup would run over and saved me from being late to my wedding by advising a different plan for “first look” photos. We were winging some things, and he also gave us helpful tips throughout the wedding on where it might be good to stand for speeches, when it might be good to move on to certain activities, etc., above and beyond taking pictures. Weddings are stressful and photographers are with you a lot, and Chris was a calming, steady presence. He was very patient and accommodating when various family members made requests and was also very adept at navigating potentially awkward situations. Perhaps most importantly, I couldn’t believe how beautifully our photos came out! He captured so many moments I didn’t even see happening…he somehow managed to be on all sides of a “scene” while also keeping a low profile. I’ve looked at our photos over and over since the wedding and I keep finding new things in them. It’s quite amazing. He’s very artistic and has an amazing eye for composition, color, etc. He is also very professional and incredibly quick to respond to emails and to turn around photos after the wedding. The whole experience with Chris was better than I could’ve imagined, and we’re extremely grateful for how beautifully he captured these moments that we’ll be looking back on for the rest of our lives.

g over his beautiful photos. He was extremely organized and responsive leading up to our wedding - even when we had to change our venue three weeks beforehand due to Covid. Like a lot of men, my husband wasn't sure about the idea of a photoshoot, and Chris had immediately put him at ease and made it fun. We especially appreciated his professional, calming demeanor during such a busy day. He also turned around our photos very quickly, so we were able to see them during our honeymoon! Thank you so much Chris, we loved working with you!

ill treasure always. 1000% recommend him!

y as we planned our wedding 100% virtually. He was very knowledgable about our venue, and was accepting of our requested shots throughout the day, while having his own artistic suggestions. His photographs captured the magic of the day (and then some), while his editing style kept the photos looking natural, but refined. He blended into the background during the day and wasn't a distraction for us or our guest at the ceremony or reception while capturing every moment and the energy of the day perfectly. Most importantly, he was prompt with getting the prints to us just a few weeks after the wedding.

xperience using Chris! I highly recommend!!

rk with and his pictures are breathtaking. My wedding was impact by Covid-19 and The Story Photography did everything to accommodate our change in dates. We ended up using Chris for our small ceremony this August, after my husband and I had to delay our wedding a full year and we are so, so glad Chris was able to be there. With it being our plan C and the 'backyard wedding' version, it's not like the scenery was pristine, my wedding ceremony was in my parents driveway, the decorations were homemade, but with The Story Photography's pictures, you would never know. He has such a gift with his photos and the ability to make any scene beautiful. We could not be happier with how he was able to capture the special day for us. My family raves about how Chris is the type of photographer who does everything to capture the special moments of your wedding day, but is also is so careful to not ever get in the way. For my sister's wedding and for mine, he is brief when he needs to be, he never wants the bride and groom to miss a moment, and he can blend in so easily to the point where you forget he is a vendor! A great photographer is one who the wedding guests barely notice. That is Chris! His work is exceptional, he never makes you do anything uncomfortable or cheesy, he is totally there to guide you through the pictures, get you in and out so you can enjoy the wedding day and gift you with the most amazing wedding photos you could ask for. From our engagement photos, to planning for the wedding, rescheduling, and being there the Wedding day, I am so happy we had Chris to work with. My husband also made a point to say how easy The Story Photography was to work with. Especially for a guy, they can tense up if the photographer makes you do anything too far for photos. He really felt like our friend by the end of it all who is happy to be there. He makes it so special and really joins in on the magic of your wedding. I cannot recommend him enough and am already telling the rest of my siblings that their photographer is already picked for their weddings :)

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only have a limited number of immediate family witness our wedding that day (which happened to be the first day of Phase 2 in Upstate NY). With all of the confusion that transpired, Chris was so flexible and willing to help us. We decided to have our micro-wedding on our original date, and then postpone our large wedding to the fall of 2020. Our micro-wedding turned out to be a more perfect day than we could have imagined. Chris gave us the most beautiful photos, and captured our small ceremony perfectly! I had requested a list of photos, and he went above and beyond to give us more than we asked for. It happened to be a very windy day, but you could barely tell from the photos. Chris is very kind and easy to work with, especially on the day of the wedding. There were a lot of uncertainties for our wedding day, but Chris embraced them so well and stayed positive throughout the whole process leading up to our big day. Everything flowed so smoothly on our wedding day, and it could not have been more perfect. He agreed to also photograph our second wedding in the fall, and we are SO excited to work with him again! We highly recommend The Story Photography to anyone getting married in Upstate NY (although I believe Chris will travel for destination weddings too!). Update for July 2021 Wedding: We Highly recommend The Story Photography!! We had two weddings (thanks Covid). Our first was in May of 2020 when we were allowed 10 guests. Our second wedding was July 2021. We had Chris photograph both weddings, and we are so glad he did! When we were in the process of choosing our second wedding date and trying to navigate the stressors related to Covid, we specifically chose a date that Chris would be available for the second wedding, because we didn’t want anyone else! Chris was always very responsive to emails and had great suggestions as we were trying to plan our wedding timelines. My husband has a huge family, so we also had several family portraits that we requested for the larger wedding in July. Chris not only gave us every single family portrait that we asked for, but edited the photos so beautifully! If we had to do it all over again, we absolutely would pick Chris as our photographer! If you’re looking for someone who is reliable, listens to your ideas, has several years of experience, helps create your wedding timeline and delivers 1000+ high quality photos of the best day of your life, then you simply must choose The Story Photography!

ait package. What we wanted was a more photo-journalistic approach that would tell the STORY of our day and that's exactly what we got! Chris was able to capture the vibe, the laughter, the energy. When we look at our pictures, we relive not only the moments, but the entire evening. The icing on the cake, is that he's a great guy and wonderful to work with. We would highly recommend Chris and The Story Photography!!

. I say “including” because Chris doesn’t come into your space and try to direct every moment. Instead, it’s the organic moments he specializes in and because of that the pictures truly take you back to your day. His photos came out so beautifully I would have said some of them were photoshopped if he hadn’t actually shown them to us on his camera immediately after taking them! He was able to provide a digital wedding album to us within a few weeks and the results are incredible. To be able to capture the authentic, honest moments of a wedding day so beautifully requires a huge amount of skill and Chris has it. Chris provides what everyone wishes for: a way to relive your wedding day.

about working with Chris. We hired him for our wedding at the end of July. He started our photography early in the day with the classic girls getting ready photos and he stayed until the last song of the evening capturing the most meaningful and beautiful photos I have ever seen. His attention to detail while making everyone feel comfortable was the best thing I have ever experienced. Chris miraculously worked in the background capturing the most authentic and stunning photos I have ever seen. He took charge of the chaotic group photos with ease and made sure that every photo that we wanted was captured effortlessly and that we were on schedule to achieve our multiple first look photo locations. My husband and I have never taken professional photos before, so we were both very nervous and awkward in front of the camera, but Chris worked magic because somehow he delivered the most beautiful photos I've ever seen. To top it all off, Chris delivered our FULL wedding album in less than 2 weeks!! To say he is a miracle worker is an understatement! As I said, hire Chris - you will not be disappointed!!!

do! He is a perfect balance of hands off, but giving direction when you need it! Very professional and polite.

y go smoothly, worked with us to create some "artsy" pictures and made our ideas a reality with his beautiful work. He was professional and flawless in capturing so many special moments throughout the day. I would highly recommend Chris if you're looking for lasting, beautiful pictures to commemorate your special day!

w seamlessly he fit into our day, captured every moment, and delivered our photos quickly! Thank you!!

lso our family and friends. I am not sure how he was able to achieve this as we barely noticed him! Chris does a great job of letting you have your day without a camera in your face the whole time but also capturing the moments you want to save forever. I can't say enough good things about Chris as a person or as a photographer. 100% recommend The Story Photography to everyone!

ng our wedding. We couldn't be happier with the results!

e imaged and we really can't thank him enough for capturing the day so beautifully and true to our style. He goes above and beyond before, after and during your event and we would recommend him in a heartbeat for anyone looking to capture beautiful moments and special events. Thank you so much, Chris!!

moving. He photographed my sister’s wedding so beautifully that I had to have him capture my day as well. He takes bright, crisp shots that will frame beautifully.

Chris is the real deal. He was an absolute delight to work with and we couldn't be happier with his work and the experience of working with him. Highly recommend.

so pleasant to be around and even better the results were everything we wanted and more. Chris perfectly captured our wedding day. Grabbing what every bride and groom wants: the perfectly posed wedding photo in additional to candids of everyone they love! Our pictures were so good we had a hard time picking favorites. We were an out of town wedding and did everything via phone and email. Chris responded quickly and asked all the right questions. He is quiet in the good way, people will forget he is there and that is when he captures the perfect photo! He was able to handle a 170 person wedding with multiple locations by himself. He was never stressed and on time. He has a VERY quick turn around and you aren't stuck waiting months for your photos. We had multiple people inquire as to who our photographer was after seeing our photos.

ics. He was on time, just moved around the wedding and so courteous to our guests... I would strongly recommend The Story Photography!

results. He and his assistant, Jessica, did a wonderful job with our wedding day photography. They were with us from getting ready, through the ceremony and to the reception. They captured perfect pictures, but we don't even remember seeing them around! Chris has a wonderful eye, is very friendly, responsive via email, and incredibly easy to work with. Highly, highly recommend!