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About Michael DeMaria Photography
Couples planning a Rochester wedding will find Michael DeMaria Photography among the Rochester area's wedding photographers. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including ARTISANworks and Curated Love. 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 Rochester
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Rochester?
Most couples in Rochester 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 Rochester?
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 Michael DeMaria Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| ARTISANworks | 0.9 mi |
| Curated Love | 1.0 mi |
| Glendoveers | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Michael DeMaria Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Rochester weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are March, May, July.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 23% | 4:16 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 20° | 22% | 5:01 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 27° | 20% | 6:39 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Apr | 57° | 37° | 24% | 7:15 PM | 7:53 PM |
| May | 69° | 48° | 21% | 7:46 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 57° | 24% | 8:08 PM | 8:52 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 21% | 8:05 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 61° | 21% | 7:33 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Sep | 74° | 54° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Oct | 61° | 43° | 24% | 5:48 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 34° | 21% | 4:03 PM | 4:46 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 24% | 3:49 PM | 4:35 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Rochester Gtr International Airport (4.4 mi from Rochester). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Rochester.
Getting to Rochester
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ROC Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| BUF Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| IAG Niagara Falls International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 67 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 224 mi | 4 hr 40 min |
| Cleveland | 238 mi | 5 hr |
| New York City | 249 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Rochester; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 37 Merchants Rd, Rochester, NY 14609, USA
- Where
- Rochester · 3 miles east of central Rochester
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Rochester
- One of 95 wedding photographers we list · 21 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (585) 739-9053
- Website
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From Michael DeMaria Photography's website
“DeMaria Photography has provides quality wedding & event photography services in Rochester, NY & beyond since 2008. Visit my website for work samples & more!”demariaphotography.com
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Around Rochester
- Nearest venue
- ARTISANworks, 0.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 45 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 21 within 3 mi, 49 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Webster, Pittsford, East Rochester, Penfield
Distances are straight-line from Michael DeMaria Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Rochester.
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