Celebrating the Beginning of Your Story

 

Newly engaged couple pose with their save the date news on the stairs behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery during their engagement session.
Newly engaged couple pose on the stairs behind the Albright Knox Art Gallery during their engagement session.

The Engagement Session


Your love story is one of a kind, and your engagement session should reflect the vibrant energy between you. Based in Buffalo, I specialize in capturing bright, true-color moments that feel alive. I believe every couple has a unique story, and your engagement session is the perfect chance to celebrate that. Lets connect and make some magic.



buffalo engagement photography

Diamond Engagement ring is posed on top of a golf ball and tee at Willow Brook Golf Course during an engagement session.
Couple embrace in the atrium at The Buffalo Botanical Gardens during their engagement session.
Couple snuggle in a doorway at The Buffalo Botanical Gardens during their engagement session.

why engagement sessions matter


This is more than just a photoshoot, it’s a chance to slow down together.


It helps you feel comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day, while also giving you images that celebrate this exact chapter of your life.


Years from now, these will bring you back to how it felt right before everything changed.

Couple is photographed in the creek and surrounded by tall trees at The Eternal Flame in Orchard Park, New York at their engagement session.
Couple is photographed sitting on a tree log over a creek  at The Eternal Flame in Orchard Park, New York at their engagement session.

Curated LOcation options

Your engagement session should feel personal to you.


We can explore meaningful locations throughout Buffalo and Western New York, downtown streets, lakeside sunsets, quiet parks, or anywhere that reflects your relationship.


If you’re unsure where to go, I’ll help you choose a location that fits your vision and the overall feel you want for your images.

Couple embraces at the top of the Niagara Gorge at Artpark in Lewiston, New York for their engagement session.
Newly engaged couple holds hands to showcase the engagement ring at their engagement session at the waterfront in Lewiston, New York.

Serving Buffalo & Western New York Couples

Based in Buffalo, New York, I photograph engagement sessions throughout

Western New York, including Niagara Falls, East Aurora, Lewiston,

Ellicottville, Canandaigua, Rochester, and surrounding areas.


Travel outside of New York is also available.

 

Get in Touch

Ready to Plan Your Session?


If you’re recently engaged or planning ahead for your wedding, I’d love to create something beautiful with you.


Let’s capture this time exactly as it deserves to be remembered.

Testimonials

Couple run to each other and embrace at Tiff Nature Reserve in Buffalo, New York during their engagement session.

Jillian + Alex

Hudson Valley, N.Y.

Jess photographed our engagement and our wedding and did an amazing job!! She travelled over 6 hours from Buffalo to photograph our special day. She made us feel so comfortable and got so many incredible shots. HIGHLY recommend Jess!!!

Couple poses on The Ellicott Square Building Staircase holding hands during their engagement session.

cassandra + Dan

Buffalo, N.Y.

 

We had the best experience with Jess for our engagement session! From start to finish, she was incredibly kind, professional, and responsive. She really took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life perfectly. Every detail felt so intentional. During the session, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. We are absolutely in love with how everything turned out. The final gallery exceeded our expectations, and we’ll cherish these photos forever. We truly couldn’t recommend her more!

Newly engaged couple embrace at a par in Buffalo, New York showing off their engagement ring.

Aly +  Michael

Amherst, N.Y.

 

We had a great experience with Jess! She was so kind and accommodating—she even loved our idea of including our cat in the photos (he was part of our proposal). The photos turned out amazing with lots of variety, and we’re so happy with how everything came out!

Bride and Groom pose on a vintage couch in their self made library t their wedding reception.

Veronika + Tanner

Rochester, N.Y.

Jess did our engagement photos and they turned out beautifully! The experience was fun and she made me feel so comfortable not to mention the pics turned out gorgeous! Can’t wait to see what she does for our wedding:)

Couple look at each other lovingly in front of Niagara Falls in Winter during their engagement session in Niagara Falls, New York.
Couple hugs in front of Niagara Falls after Hunter proposes in front of the rapids during their engagement session.
Couple cuddles on a blanket and draws their wedding date in the snow at Art Park in Lewiston, New York during their engagement session.
Couple holds hands as they run through the snow together at Art Park in Lewiston, New York for their engagement session.
Couple poses on The Ellicott Square Building Staircase embracing during their engagement session.
Couple poses on The Ellicott Square Building Staircase looking classic in a suit and sleek gown during their engagement session.
Jess Trankle Images a Buffalo and Niagara Falls Wedding and Portrait Photographer poses for the camera.

 

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I can't wait to photograph these special moments for you!

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