Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding & Portrait Photographer in Rochester, NY
Founded in 2013, Jackie Rutan Photography specializes in capturing life's most meaningful moments through wedding and portrait photography. With over a decade of experience, our approach centers on creating emotional, storytelling imagery that reflects each client's unique narrative. Based in Rochester, NY, we serve clients throughout the local area while maintaining a personalized, client-focused process. Our expertise spans weddings, family portraits, maternity sessions, and senior photography, with a commitment to making every client feel comfortable and celebrated. We prioritize understanding client visions, offering tailored guidance on wardrobe and location choices, and delivering high-quality edited images through online galleries.Our work has been praised for its ability to authentically capture joy and connection, with testimonials highlighting our professionalism and skill in photographing both large events and intimate moments. We limit our annual wedding bookings to ensure dedicated attention to each client, with an average investment of $2,400 for full wedding coverage. Our portrait sessions range from 15-minute mini sessions to extended two-hour experiences, accommodating various client needs and preferences.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Mini Sessions
Family Photos
Maternity Sessions
Senior Portraits
Engagement Photos
Newborn Photography
Couples Photography
Event Photography
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- 10 years of professional photography experience capturing weddings and portraits
- Personalized approach focusing on client-specific storytelling needs
- Proven expertise in photographing both large events and intimate moments
- Comprehensive session guidance including wardrobe and location recommendations
- Consistently praised for professionalism and ability to capture authentic emotions
What people say
Very professional
Great experience
Wonderful way of capturing moments
Excellent guidance on wardrobe
Skilled at photographing children
Services
Wedding Photography
Full-service wedding photography capturing ceremonies, receptions, and pre-wedding preparations. Our approach documents emotional moments while following client-specific shot lists and timelines. Services include engagement sessions, timeline planning assistance, and online gallery delivery within three weeks.
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions for families, couples, and individuals. Offerings include wardrobe guidance, location scouting, and posing direction to create natural, emotive images. Sessions range from 15-minute mini sessions to extended two-hour experiences with multiple outfit changes.
Mini Sessions
15-minute photography sessions focused on specific client needs. Ideal for updated family photos or small celebrations, including 15 edited images delivered through an online gallery. Perfect for clients with limited time availability.
Maternity Photography
Specialized sessions celebrating pregnancy milestones. Combines gentle posing guidance with emotional storytelling to capture the beauty of expecting families. Available as standalone sessions or combined with newborn photography packages.
Senior Portraits
Custom senior photography sessions highlighting individual personalities. Offers single or multi-location options with outfit changes, focusing on both traditional portraits and lifestyle imagery that reflects each graduate's unique story.
People
Jackie Rutan
Owner & Lead Photographer
Professional photographer with 10+ years experience specializing in weddings and portraits. Originally from Ohio, now based in Rochester, NY after working in San Francisco. Known for creating emotional, storytelling imagery while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding photography, family portraits, maternity sessions, senior portraits, and engagement photography with customized session options.
How long have you been photographing weddings?
I've been a professional photographer since 2013 with over 10 years of experience capturing weddings and special events.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Based in Rochester, NY but serve clients throughout the local area and accept select travel assignments for weddings.
What's included in wedding packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, online gallery access, print release, and timeline planning assistance. Custom options available.
How much do portrait sessions cost?
Mini sessions start at $175, with portrait packages ranging from $275 to $400 depending on session length and requirements.
How far in advance should I book?
Wedding dates book up quickly - recommend contacting at least 6-12 months in advance for popular seasons.
