A bride and groom share a romantic embrace during their outdoor wedding ceremony with white floral decorations.
Black and white wedding photo series showing a couple sharing cake and champagne against a textured stone wall backdrop.
Candid wedding moments captured in a green garden setting with flowing veil.
A couple shares a romantic moment on a rocky beach at sunset with floral decorations against a dramatic cliff backdrop.
Black and white photo of newlyweds dancing together in a wooded evening setting.
A couple in wedding attire playfully poses in a series of photos on a grassy hillside during an autumn day.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with pink and white floral arrangements lining wooden chairs on grass.
White wedding tent peaks rise against a blue sky with autumn tree branches visible in the corner.
A romantic wedding couple embraces near a stone church building with a flowing white veil catching the autumn breeze.
Panoramic sequence of eroded clay cliffs along a rocky beach shoreline under blue sky.
Black wrought iron outdoor wall sconces mounted on white siding in a row.
Close-up of hands holding a white rose bouquet with a sparkling engagement ring.

ALYSSA BANKES

 

PHOTOGRAPHY

 

Wedding Photographer Serving Rochester & Buffalo New York

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT LETS YOU BE PRESENT

Candid wedding moments captured in a green garden setting with flowing veil.
Minimalist bridal portrait series against white backdrop with delicate floral bouquet.

Your wedding day isn't a photo session. It's a lived experience. I show up with the intention of letting moments happen naturally, stepping in with direction when it's helpful and stepping back when it matters most. From the quiet intimate moments to the ones filled with laughter and chaos, I've got it covered so you don't have to think about a thing!

 

 

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WEDDINGS

 

BOUDOIR

 

LIFESTYLE

Romantic wedding couple embraces on seaside terrace with white floral decorations and ocean view backdrop.
A sequence of four minimalist photos showing a figure in black clothing reclining in different positions against white walls.
A series of black and white photos showing someone in a white sweatshirt making various expressive poses.

Warm, Natural and True to Life

true to life color with a timeless feel
A romantic couple in formal attire embraces on a rocky beach setting in a series of candid photos.

I genuinely love what I do and the people I get to do it with. For me this has never just been about showing up and taking photos. It starts way before your wedding day. I take the time to actually get to know you, build a real connection and make sure that by the time your wedding day comes around you feel completely comfortable with me there. No nerves, no awkwardness, just a familiar face who genuinely cares about your experience from start to finish.

On your wedding day my job is to make things as stress free as possible. I handle the details, keep things moving and create an environment where you can actually be present and enjoy every single moment. I am not just your photographer. I am your support system for the day.

And when your gallery arrives, it will reflect all of it. The warmth, the emotion, the in between moments and the big ones too. Edited with soft natural light and rich true to life tones that feel timeless without ever feeling overdone. Real, beautiful and completely yours.

Woman in floral dress walking along a misty beach shoreline.

 

Hey, I'm Alyssa!

 


A Western New York wedding, boudoir and lifestyle photographer who shows up every single day fired up to do what she loves. I am here for the big emotions, the genuine moments, the happy tears and the ones that make you laugh so hard your stomach hurts. As a wife and mom myself I know how much these moments mean and I do not take that lightly. I am obsessed with love stories and the people behind them and nothing makes me happier than getting to be a part of yours. If you are looking for a photographer who will pour everything she has into your experience and your gallery, you are in the right place. I cannot wait to hear about you.

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A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony in warm ambient lighting.
A couple shares a romantic moment on a sandy beach with dramatic cliffs in the background during their coastal wedding ceremony.

 

Ready to have the best time and the most beautiful photos?

 

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