A Little About Rocket Lens Photography
& FAQ
We believe that photography is not only about capturing beautiful photos, but providing piece of mind & making our clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. With over 7 years & 150+ weddings of experience, we provide advice & work with you to come up with a photography timeline that fits your schedule while allowing us time to capture all the important moments. Almost all of our clients are not used to taking professional photos, so we work to make the experience fun & comfortable for everyone involved!
What areas do we serve? We are based in Lancaster NY (about 20 minutes east of Buffalo) & serve all of Buffalo, Rochester, south to Allegany Park, north to Lake Ontario with anywhere in between! We do not do destination weddings beyond WNY at this time, however we may be flexible in distance depending on the location.
What is our wedding photography style? Every couple has different goals & visions for their wedding photography just as every photographer has a different, unique style. It's very important that you find a photographer that fits the overall vibe you may want for your wedding day. Our preferred photography for weddings is a mix of documentary (candid) & formal/romantic, while adding in some fun ideas for exciting poses. The majority of our clients also seem to prefer this too!
In our experience, candid-style photos help couples feel more comfortable in front of a camera & often turn out to be some of my clients favorite photos!​ During editing process, we believe in keeping photos as natural as possible while enhancing the primary colors of the images. We generally go for a balance between very bright/soft & dark/high contrast images, however this is subject to the type of photos & overall mood the couple wants for their wedding.
What is our photo turnaround time? This can vary depending on the time of year, however here is our typical timetable;
Weddings: 2-4 weeks (4-6 weeks typically in fall season) with preview photos delivered within a week after your wedding
One hour sessions (engagement, family, etc): 1-2 weeks after photo session
James Hill | Owner & Primary Photographer
My photography journey started in college studying Digital Multimedia, taking a few photography courses. While gaining a massive appreciation for dark rooms, I discovered how fun & rewarding it can be to capture a moment in time.
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From there I bought my first Nikon camera and just started wandering. Over the years I gathered a few jobs, both paid and for friends or family. As my passion grew to become a desire to make this my full time career, which I made possible in 2019. After a "minor" hick up with Covid, I was filling my weekends with Wedding photography. Wedding photography is more than just a job, it's capturing the once in a lifetime moments of this momentous occasion. I love seeing those emotions & being able to capture them for people.
Besides weddings, I love to capture important moments with families, such as parties, anniversaries and newborns!
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