Chautauqua Lake & Western New York Wedding Photographer
Artful, candid photography that captures who you are in your most meaningful moments — naturally, beautifully, and with heart.
INQUIRE FOR DETAILS
Whether your celebration is a lakeside ceremony on Chautauqua Lake, a vintage Chautauqua Institution wedding, an intimate weddingscape in Bemus Point, or a destination event — I document your day exactly as it unfolds, with artistry and intention.
Your images will:
• Feel natural, emotional, and real
• Look timeless and editorial
• Tell your full love story through joyful connection and candid moments
What I Photograph
CANDID, artistic, & unapologetically REAL.
This page is for you if:
✔ You're planning your wedding at Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Institution, or Western NY
✔ You value travel, connection, and memory-making
✔ You want images that feel genuine — not staged
✔ You want timeless photos and an experience you’ll genuinely enjoy
If this sounds like you, let’s talk. I want to learn your story.
Who I Serve
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"Katie is professional, KIND, personable, organized, and BEYOND TALENTED."
the EXPERIENCE
Inquire via the contact form on my website, and I will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a Discovery Call. We will chat about your wedding plans, your photography needs and desires, and create your custom package.
Inquiry & Chat
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Once your date is officially secured, I'll send over my Wedding Guide to assist in your planning, as well as schedule a few Touch Point Calls for as the day gets closer.
YOUR DATE secured
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Sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. There is no right or wrong time!
ENGAGEMENT SESSION
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I check in about three months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else I should know about your big day.
build your TIMELINE
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It's finally here! Relax, enjoy the day, and I will document it all beautifully for you.
BIG DAY is here!
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– Judy Pickett
"Her photos are almost like seeing the moment again for the first time!"
– Cathryn GriffitH
"You cannot go wrong with choosing Katie to document the special moments of your life!"
INQUIRE FOR DETAILS
WNY weddings beginning at $6500
Outside of WNY beginning at $8000
I create custom packages for each and every one of my clients.
For more details on wedding collections and to find out more about a custom package, please contact me.
the INVESTMENT
- Molly Dunlop
and went above and beyond as our engagement and wedding photographer. Her style perfectly matched the style I envisioned for our day, and she documented it with such elegance and grace. She is so much more than a wedding photographer too--she crafted a wedding day timeline for us and made everything so stress free. She thinks of everything! I would recommend her to anyone!
"Katie is professional, KIND, personable, BEYOND TALENTED..."
from past clients
KIND WORDS
- Katie Soffel
When you're looking for a photographer, you want to feel comfortable and confident, and Katie made that so easy from the very start. She has an incredible gift for turning real-life memories into art, and I feel so lucky to have had her behind the camera on such a special day.
"She truly EXCEEDED every EXPECTATION."
from past clients
KIND WORDS
- Zac & Amber
For our wedding she was professional, efficient, helped keep me relaxed, and was such a joy to have as part of our day. She truly captured the day between beautiful emotional photos of my husband and I, to feeling like we are back on the dance floor with the bright and fun reception photos. We had multiple people complimenting how great our photographer was. We truly were so lucky to have found her.
"Finding Katie was the BEST THING that happened to us!"
from past clients
KIND WORDS
For weddings I am currently booking into 2026, with only 2-3 more openings available. If you are interested in me documenting your wedding, please fill out an Inquiry Form asap. I'd love to chat with you about your plans!
All wedding packages are custom made for each couple and their unique photography needs. WNY wedding coverage currently starts at $6,500.00, and includes full wedding day coverage (up to 10 hours) and a second shooter.
Weddings outside of WNY currently start at $8,000.00, include full wedding day coverage, a second shooter, and no additional travel costs.
East Coast & Beyond
LOCATIONs SERVED
Chautauqua Institution
FAVORITE VENUES
102
Number of happy couples
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QUESTIONS
Are there any additional costs?
When we create your package we will account for everything you need for your wedding photography. There will be no additional surprise photography costs.
When and how will our photos be delivered?
All of your images will be delivered via an Online Gallery within 8 weeks of your wedding date. I know how hard the wait can be, so you will also have a large sneak peek delivered to you within 2 days of your wedding date.
Who is your second shooter?
My husband, Jackson, is my Second Shooter and assistant for every wedding day. We've worked together photographing weddings for 8 years, and are a true team.
What is your photography approach?
My approach is a mix of documentary and gentle direction. Depending on what each moment needs I can either be a fly on the wall, or gently lead people to capture the desired result. I pride myself on my skill to read the room, and flux between these two approaches seamlessly.
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