About Legacy of Love Studios - Wedding Photography Based in Buffalo NY

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Let's Capture the Legacy of Your Love

We believe your wedding is a unique expression of your love story…the start of your legacy as a new family. No matter who you are, who you love, where you come from, or your vision, we are here to freeze those precious moments for you to cherish forever.

Our job is to capture all the important moments and the L.O.L. ones, too! We are dedicated to helping you plan the perfect day, capturing every meaningful moment, and ensuring that your wedding day is a beautiful memory you'll treasure forever.

It's a BIG job and one of the greatest in the world! It comes with some pressure – the same pressure you're feeling trying to pick the right photographer for this amazing day!

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Our Process

Let's face it: not everyone is a natural model. Working with a photographer is different than taking a selfie. Many couples describe themselves as awkward and admit they have no idea what to do in front of the camera.

What couples do know is they want beautiful images that capture their love though the events of the day.

That's where our team comes in! From the moment you inquire until your images are delivered, we go above and beyond to make your wedding photography experience straightforward and incredible.

Our approach mixes candid and "posed" images, but not in the traditional sense of staring at the camera. Instead, our team uses prompts that encourage genuine interaction—less "chin up, tilt your head, and smile," and more "tell each other a secret, slow dance, make eye contact until it gets weird, then kiss."

We focus on your love for each other, capturing the memories and moments that will become the legacy of your love.

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What You Can Expect

We don’t have pre-built packages because we’ve never shot the same wedding twice. Your wedding is unique to you.

Every couple gets:

Customized Packages

From ceremony only to full day coverage, we listen to the vision you have of your perfect day. Our consultation process will help you decide what memories are most important to capture. Want EVERY moment? Choose all day coverage with no time limits for both videography and photography.

Unlimited Edited Images with Print Rights

We have no image cap. Every image we choose will be edited and delivered to you in a beautiful gallery.

No Travel Fees

You read that correctly: we charge no extra travel fees for most situations!

Planning Assistance

We’ll help with your timeline and anything else that might pop up! With access to our preferred vendor list, you’ll know you have the BEST vendors.

Incredible Add Ons

Need an engagement session? Prints for a huge wall? Want a day after-wedding session? You got it!

A Friend For Life

We love each and every one of our couples, including you! We can't wait to watch your love story continue long after your amazing wedding.

Looking For A Price?

We understand and will do all we can to work with your budget. Full day coverage starts at $3800. Let's talk about what you need for your day!

Your Wedding Photography Team

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Michele

Founding Photographer

Michele has had a camera in hand since high school and has been shooting professionally for over 10 years! She is the leader of the Legacy of Love team both in the office and behind the camera. Michele is a true adventurer. When not working you will find her traveling, with and without her family, riding roller coasters, and reading in nature.

Caressa

Studio Manager

Caressa is an experienced photographer with a love for capturing life's beautiful moments. While in high school, her love of the media began when her photojournalism teacher gave her full access to the dark room. Caressa has been shooting professionally since 2012. Working with entrepreneurs across the county, she brings her vast knowledge of photography and business operations to Legacy of Love Studios as our studio manager.

More personally, Caressa loves to bake-- and sees it as daily therapy. She thoroughly enjoys spending time with her kids, fiancé and two giant dogs. You'll often find the family outdoors—camping, kayaking, and/or hiking (always with a camera in hand, of course!)