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About Samuel Anthony Photography
Samuel Anthony Photography brings photographer services to weddings across Buffalo and Niagara, New York, working from Cheektowaga. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Marygold Manor and The Grapevine Banquets & Event Center. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Buffalo
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Buffalo?
Most couples in Buffalo budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Buffalo?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Samuel Anthony Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marygold Manor | 0.5 mi |
| The Grapevine Banquets & Event Center | 2.5 mi |
| The Evans House | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Samuel Anthony Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Buffalo weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 19° | 29% | 4:22 PM | 5:06 PM |
| Feb | 33° | 20° | 26% | 5:07 PM | 5:47 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 25% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 55° | 36° | 27% | 7:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 67° | 48° | 25% | 7:51 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 76° | 58° | 26% | 8:12 PM | 8:56 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 63° | 20% | 8:10 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 62° | 20% | 7:38 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Sep | 72° | 54° | 23% | 6:47 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 44° | 29% | 5:54 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 34° | 28% | 4:09 PM | 4:52 PM |
| Dec | 37° | 26° | 31% | 3:55 PM | 4:41 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Buffalo (8.4 mi from Buffalo). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Buffalo.
Photo spots around Buffalo
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkeson Pointepark | Buffalo | 1.1 mi |
| Freedom Parkpark | Buffalo | 2.3 mi |
| Delaware Park Rose Gardengarden | Buffalo | 3.1 mi |
| Japanese Gardengarden | Buffalo | 3.4 mi |
| Delaware Parkpark | Buffalo | 3.5 mi |
| Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardensbotanical garden | Buffalo | 4.8 mi |
| Whirlpool State Parkstate park | Niagara Falls | 18.7 mi |
| Devil's Hole State Parkstate park | Niagara Falls | 19.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Buffalo first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Buffalo
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 8 mi | 10 min |
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 173 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Pittsburgh | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Detroit | 215 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| Baltimore | 275 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Buffalo; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 33 Rosary Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA
- Where
- Cheektowaga · 6 miles northeast of central Buffalo
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Buffalo
- One of 127 wedding photographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (716) 553-8035
- Website
- Visit site
From Samuel Anthony Photography's website
“Specializing in Wedding Photography, Couples & Engagement photos, High School Senior pictures, and Lifestyle & Family portraits”samuelanthonyphotography.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Film photography, Heirloom albums
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,399
Read from samuelanthonyphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Samuel Anthony Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Cheektowaga
- Nearest venue
- Marygold Manor, 0.5 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 52 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 51 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 53 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Williamsville, Amherst, Depew, Tonawanda
Distances are straight-line from Samuel Anthony Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Buffalo.
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