Blackout Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,150

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,600

Packages


About Blackout Photography

Zechariah Vandewart

Lead Photographer & Owner

Weddings are more than beautiful photos—they're the moments you'll never get to experience the same way again. Our passion is preserving those moments exactly as they happen, from the quiet emotions before the ceremony to the celebration on the dance floor. We believe the best photographs are the ones that feel real. The tears, laughter, stolen glances, and genuine connections are what tell your story, and that's where our focus stays throughout your wedding day.

When you choose Blackout Photography, you're choosing someone who values your experience just as much as your images. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable, present, and able to enjoy every moment while we preserve the memories you'll look back on for generations. Every wedding has its own story. It would be an honor to tell yours.


Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Wedding album

Blackout Photography packages

Silver Package

4 hours

Peak pricing $2,150

Off-peak pricing $2,150

Description

Ideal for intimate weddings and simple ceremonies.

What’s included
  • One Photographer
  • Complimentary Engagement Session
  • Wedding Content Creator
  • Preferred Wedding Vendor Recommendations
  • Wedding Day Timeline Assistance
  • Professionally edited High Resolution Images

Rose Gold Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $2,950

Off-peak pricing $2,950

Description

Perfect for capturing all the key moments of your full wedding day.

What’s included
  • One Photographer
  • Complimentary Engagement Session
  • Wedding Day Content Creator
  • Preferred Wedding Vendor Recommendations
  • Wedding Day Timeline Assistance
  • Professionally edited High Resolution Images

Gold Package

10 hours

Peak pricing $4,450

Off-peak pricing $4,450

Description

Tailored for full-day weddings with comprehensive, start-to-finish coverage.

What’s included
  • Two Photographers
  • Complimentary Engagement Session
  • Wedding Day Content Creator
  • Preferred Wedding Vendor Recommendations
  • Wedding Day Timeline Assistance
  • Professionally edited High Resolution Images

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

38 reviews

  • WM

    Wendy M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Sep 11, 2026

    Wonderful Experience and Beautiful Wedding Photos

    We had a wonderful experience working with Zechariah for our wedding! He was recommended by our officiant, and after seeing his portfolio, we felt he was a great fit for our small civil ceremony at Niagara Falls State Park. Communication was excellent from the beginning. He was kind, responsive, and very flexible in creating a 1.5-hour photography session that worked perfectly for our intimate wedding. On the wedding day, he was punctual, professional, patient, and genuinely pleasant to work with. His experience photographing at Niagara Falls was a huge plus; he had great ideas for locations, poses, and compositions, while also giving us space to be spontaneous and natural. He made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and did a great job organizing our family photos as well. We loved the final photographs!. He captured beautiful scenery, spontaneous moments, and so many different emotions and expressions. The gallery was delivered on time, was easy to access and download, and included a generous number of photos. Zechariah is genuine, cheerful, and professional, and we would absolutely recommend him to other couples!

  • VF

    Victoria F.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 29, 2026

    Absolutely Amazing!

    We cannot say enough wonderful things about Zechariah and the team! From the very beginning, everyone was so kind, professional, and easy to work with. They made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. We had the opportunity to have Zechariah shoot our engagement photos, which made our wedding photos all the more special. One of the things we appreciated most was how organized and thoughtful they were leading up to our wedding day. They created a detailed schedule for us, which helped everything run smoothly and took so much stress off our shoulders. On the wedding day, we felt like we were in such good hands. They even brought umbrellas which came in handy when it did rain! Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and looking through them has brought us so much happiness. They captured not only the big moments, but also the candid laughs shots and little details that we will cherish forever. We are so grateful to have had such an amazing photography team to document our wedding day. I would recommend them to anyone looking for someone who is talented, thoughtful, and truly cares!

  • CP

    Carly P.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Aug 27, 2026

    working with blackout

    Blackout Photography was everything we hoped for and more. Zechariah and his team were responsive from our first conversation, making the planning process feel straightforward and stress-free. On our wedding day, they showed up ready to listen to what we wanted and delivered thoughtful shots that captured the moments that mattered to us. Their work is professional and polished, and we were thrilled when we got our gallery. We'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for a photographer who genuinely cares about getting it right for a great price!

  • CM

    Cassie Monnin

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 7

    We are so in love with the photos we had done with Blackout Photography! We hired Zechariah to do a shoot with us on a sailboat for our post ceremony bridal shoot and he knocked it out of the park. He was super easy to work with, fairly priced, and a fantastic communicator. The whole process was so laid back and honestly we had so much fun doing the shoot too. These pictures are so timeless and it’s so special that we’ll have these to look back on. Thanks for making our special day even more special!!☺️

  • WB

    wendy blancas

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 11, 2026

    We had a wonderful experience working with Zechariah for our wedding! He was recommended by our officiant, Candice Begley, and after seeing his portfolio, we felt he was a great fit for our small civil ceremony at Niagara Falls State Park. Communication was excellent from the beginning. He was kind, responsive, and very flexible in creating a 1.5-hour photography session that worked perfectly for our intimate wedding. On the wedding day, he was punctual, professional, patient, and genuinely pleasant to work with. His experience photographing at Niagara Falls was a huge plus—he had great ideas for locations, poses, and compositions, while also giving us space to be spontaneous and natural. He made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and did a great job organizing our family photos as well. We loved the final photographs❤️ He captured beautiful scenery, spontaneous moments, and so many different emotions and expressions that we’ll always treasure. The gallery was delivered on time, was easy to access and download, and included a generous number of photos. Zechariah is genuine, cheerful, and professional, and we would absolutely recommend him to other couples!


Preferred vendors of Blackout Photography

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Beauty professional
Steph the Beautician
Event extras
Sincerely Melissa
Buffalo, NY

Typically, couples book me about 10-14 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 8-12 weeks after your wedding. Usually within 1-2 weeks after your wedding, you will receive sneak peeks of your photos. We do also offer as an add-on to do rushed edited of a turnaround time of 4-8 weeks.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful.
If both getting-ready locations are at the same venue or a short drive apart, I can absolutely photograph your wedding solo. We’ll review your timeline beforehand to ensure enough time is planned for each part of the day. Please keep in mind that venue movement restrictions or multiple events happening at once may make a second photographer necessary to capture everything.
We require a signed contract and a 50% retainer of your total. The other 50% is due two weeks before your wedding date.