Official NYS Registered Entity • Rochester, NY
High-end portraiture, celebration coverage, and editorial visual storytelling. Connect with our 16,000+ community across Facebook and Instagram.
Organic Social Community
Artistry & Creative Vision
New Storefront Platform
Now Launching Services
A preview of our signature captures across Rochester, NY and beyond. For our complete 53+ high-definition photo archive, private client proofing vault, and high-res downloads, explore the standalone Master Gallery.
Experience our complete visual archive on its own dedicated showcase page. Access private client proofing vaults, 4K camera originals, behind-the-scenes reels, and high-resolution downloads.
Slide horizontally to inspect the difference between unretouched camera capture and our final hand-crafted color grade, dynamic range recovery, and skin tone polish.
Drag slider left & right to examine clarity, skin textures, and cinematic lighting.
Real-time conversations from our verified Facebook & Instagram communities. Exact recent comments with authentic client reactions, updated live.
Tailored photography packages designed for individuals, families, couples, and growing brands in Western New York.
Ideal for creative portraits, LinkedIn headshots, senior photos, and modeling portfolios.
Comprehensive coverage for weddings, engagements, baby showers, and anniversary celebrations.
High-impact photography crafted for local businesses, culinary creations, products, and brand marketing.
Customize your ideal shoot duration, deliverable count, and production add-ons to generate a real-time transparent estimate.
A simple 30% retainer locks your date and time permanently on Billy Simba's shooting calendar. Remaining balance is due only upon final private proofing delivery.
Explore iconic Monroe County environments curated for optimal natural lighting, architectural depth, and seasonal color palettes.
Famous for historic lilac gardens, dramatic sun rays through glass Victorian conservatories, and serene sunken stone amphitheaters.
Sweeping Lake Ontario shoreline vistas, sandy dunes, and the extended pier extending into vast water horizons with coastal breezes.
Spectacular 96-foot waterfall flanked by historic 19th-century industrial brick masonry, cobblestone streets, and iron pedestrian bridges.
Panoramic views overlooking downtown Rochester skyline mirrored across water, or winding woodland glades in Mendon Ponds Park.
Experience our on-location lighting setup, client coaching, and mobile optical mastery in motion.
Everything you need to know about wardrobe styling, turnaround times, and weather backup plans.
SIMBA-VIP). You can browse watermarked high-res proofs directly on any phone or desktop, heart ❤️ your top favorites for final master retouching, and download deliverables at maximum print resolution once editing is approved.
Official Hallmark
Monroe County Local
I am Billy Simba, founder and principal creator of Simba Photography LLC. Based in Rochester, New York, Simba Photography began as an amateur passion project with nothing more than the smartphone in my pocket. With the small tools I had, I focused relentlessly on mastering mobile lighting, perspective, and human emotion—garnering an organic community of over 16,000 followers and making a recognized name for my work.
Today, I am scaling everything up with this fresh storefront, a refined visual brand, and officially opening up services so I can put my creative work out into the world. My philosophy centers on raw authenticity, dignity, and capturing moments that resonate for a lifetime.
NYS Department of State DOS ID: 6875002
Mastery of Phone Optics, Framing & Dynamic Light
Active community engagement & feedback
Online proofing and instant download
Every portrait, event, and creative visual story is delivered under the official Simba Photography insignia—blending fine-art perspective, genuine emotion, and enduring elegance.
Photography is more than commercial assignments—it is an enduring visual archive preserving Rochester’s human spirit, local culture, and emerging artists. Your direct patronage funds upcoming free community portrait shoots, student portfolio mentorship, darkroom preservation, and high-performance camera equipment.
Maintains high-precision optics, sensor swabs, lens weather sealing, and battery packs for all-day Rochester outdoor shoots.
Tell us about your upcoming project or event. We will get back to you promptly to confirm availability and discuss creative direction.
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simbaphotography.us@gmail.com
(585) 200-9426
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