Rochester NY wedding photographer Kristina Juodyte provides beautiful artistic wedding photography in Rochester NY and surrounding areas.
My name is Kristina, and I'm very glad to meet you. I hope you'll enjoy your visit today and will keep coming back often - because this is not just a website, but a BLOGSITE. Which means that a) it gets updated almost daily, b) it's super easy to use, and therefore c) it's totally awesome. Check out my newest work below, or click on the links above to see more information and pictures.
I am a wedding photographer in Rochester NY, and I absolutely adore people in love! I have a passion for fashion, a flare for the unexpected, and a fun and funky attitude that will make us great friends. I love building friendships with people I photograph, as well as other photographers.
You can contact me by using the CONTACT tab at the top of this page or email me directly at kristina@photokisses.com. I look forward to chatting with you!
I photographed another wedding for another Jamie at the Inn on the Lake this weekend. It truly made me realize how unique each wedding is, even when it happens in the same location only a week apart.
The rest of the pictures will most likely be uploaded by July 8th - so don’t forget to check back!
- Looks like it's going to be wonderful.
It was a dreary, rainy day last weekend when I shot the Tatar wedding at Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua. It poured buckets literally the whole day! Not a single break in the clouds. While the weather was unfortunate, luckily Jamie didn’t care, because she knew she was going to have a fabulous wedding no matter what. And it was a great celebration!
Jamie and her family created the bouquets themselves. Someone should be in the florist business, no?
Getting ready
Looking out into the downpour from her parents’ house in Canandaigua.
And so it begins.
The gorgeous bridal party
First dance as husband and wife
Dove ceremony (another great capture like in the teaser below, but this time from my assistant Ben’s point of view) I love the surprised look on Jeff’s face.
Cutting the cake (lovingly baked by the Sweet Chicks Pastry Shoppe)
We braved the rain and got a few night time shots on the pier
Once again congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Tatar! I wish you all the best in your life as a married couple. Hope you have a fun honeymoon! When you’re ready, feel free to view the online proof gallery and tell your family and friends about it.
Welcome to a new section on my website - tips for and from fellow photographers! I will be posting screen videos from my computer, answering your questions about how I do certain things in the “darkroom”, post-processing, and general photography workflow. These videos will be posted on my YouTube channel and available at no cost. I love giving back to my photographic community! Disclaimer: I’m in no way an expert! I just show how I do things, which may not be how YOU do things, so if you have a better way, let me know! I appreciate your feedback, so please leave a comment/question/tip and I’ll respond with another video entry.
(Edit: apparently youtube doesn’t show up in Google Reader… So either visit my website if you’re in reader, or click this LINK to view the video.)
Jamie & Jeff’s wedding was a dark, rainy affair. Fortunately their spirits were bright the whole day, and we had a fabulous time. The teaser image I chose is from the dove release. It was supposed to happen during the ceremony as a surprise to Jeffrey, but it was moved to reception. I’ve never had doves at a wedding so I was really happy to get this amazing shot! The instant that door opened, the two doves booked it! They circled around us once and then flew away (back to their owner I hope)
- GREAT picture!
It was my first time photographing a wedding at Sweet Briar in Geneseo and let me tell you, what a treat! The minute you turn onto the driveway, you know you’ve arrived someplace special. The huge mansion, the lush gardens, the big open space in the back where you can see miles ahead… WOW. Rebecca and Mark seemed enamored with the location as well and kept joking about buying it for themselves. Keep saving up guys! 
We started off by splitting up between the guys and gals before the ceremony. I stayed with the girls and watched Rebecca getting ready, while my assistant Shone took pictures of the guys.
Ready to be stepped into…
Getting dressed with the help of her bridesmaids
Absolutely stunning!
The shoes. Because when she said “no pictures of the shoes” I’m sure she was only kidding. They’re gorgeous.
Awww! With the best bridesmaid ever - mom.
The girls couldn’t resist taking a peek outside, hoping to see the handsome groom. (For photographers - I created this preset in Lightroom myself, and called it “warm 80s film”. Want it? Leave a comment.)
Walking down the aisle
Gorgeous location, amazing ceremony.
A few hours later, after the unexpected receiving line and family formals were done, we had some time for bridal party pictures. They were up for anything - including climbing walls. I’m so lucky to keep meeting such adventurous people.
Look at mom go!
Some pictures by the poolside
Goofing around with bridesmaid Audrey
I loved loved LOVED Rebecca’s jewelery. She brought sexy back!
Here’s another Lightroom preset I created called “old grainy BW film”. In this digital age, who doesn’t like the look of some good old fashioned film?
First dance, oooh la la!
We went back to the pool for a few sunset pictures, because we seriously thought the sun was setting. See the yellow on the horizon? Wouldn’t you think it was, too? Well, it turned out that the sun fooled us and actually set about 30 minutes later (as you saw in the teaser image earlier this week) I was happy because that meant even more lovebird pictures later. Yay! (Or should I say peacock? Just look at that umbrella.)
Meanwhile, the boys were fighting over this fair lady’s heart.
Time to cut cake! (provided by Gourmet Goodies)
Now THIS is a real sunset. This image will make a fabulous background in their wedding album.
Dance dance!
Some night time shots
Rebecca’s brother had a brilliant idea to do some light painting with the glow sticks. He did a fabulous job, all in 5 seconds. And I love how the green is backed by the blue of the tent in the background, keeping with the peacock theme.
Mark and Rebecca, thanks for being so amazing! I had a fantastic time, and was so honored that you chose me to be your wedding photographer, thus letting me experience the majesty that is Sweet Briar. I hope you will enjoy your pictures, I can’t wait to design your wedding album for you! Make sure you select your favorites in the PhotoKisses Online Proof Gallery (the access code is your wedding date all backwards)
And here’s one last shot, the rings of course. And not just anywhere, but on a brilliantly green peacock feather.
- i never feel like i'm wasting time when i peruse your photoblog....it's like therapy for my eyes....
- I LOVE the sun flare picture, that is AWESOME! I'm so glad you did our wedding. Your pictures are amazing. I couldn't have hired a better photographer for the money! :0) Can I get that action? I love playing with actions. :)
- That pool picture is hott! Sweet briar seriously looks so amazing, I want to shoot a wedding there :D and ps, i would love me some presets :) I haven't actually taken the time to figure out how to make or load them. I have only been using the ones in there. I'm workin on it though!
- --the night time kissing scene with his hand on her hip is sensuous. I can't stop looking at it! --her dress was perfect for some of the poses you choreographed. Event hough I don't know your subjects, you seem to work really well with their personalities. Or from your photos I can imagine their personalities. :-) --beautiful shot of her back-jewelry! I like the "kissing Mom" picture because a wedding is such a family occasion. --I also love the tone of the "peeking at the groom" picture. It makes it dreamy. --I love them all!
- GORGEOUS!!! Your talent + beautiful people + beautiful settings + awesome accessories = SUCCESS. Thrilling as usual! p.s. my baby is on my lap and just talked and talked to these photos!! She likes them, too! :)
- Kristina, love the one of the girls peeking outside + the dress shot minutes before the bride got into it - totally cool!
- Amazing pics, Kristina! I especially love the one with everyone jumping...her mom looks like she's having a BLAST! And I LOOOVE that peacock umbrella! You really have a knack for lighting and timing! The "1st Dance" pic is great, and so are the black and white "old timey" pic and the sunlight pic you selected for their background. Stunning!! :) Great job, as always!
- I LOVE these!!! The actual sunset one is just amazing. All of them are though and the light painting one is so cool!
- LOVE the first dance pic and the pool pic. I can't believe how lush everything looks outside. What a fantastic setting! The one of them together (before the goofy bridesmaid picture) sizzles! Gorgeous!
I was honored to photograph this sweet couple’s wedding today at Sweet Briar in Geneseo. This was my first time photographing a wedding there, and wow, what a treat! I can’t wait to show you what images I got around the mansion (hopefully by the end of next week!) but until then, here’s a sweet sunset image to tide you over.
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- Can't wait to see more!
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