Virginia Wedding Photographer
Your wedding day is going to be one of the most emotional, beautiful, chaotic, joy-filled days of your life. You deserve a photographer who gets that — and who knows how to show up for it.
The same documentary heart, at full wedding scale
I built my photography practice on elopements because I believe in getting out of the way and letting the real story unfold. That approach doesn’t change when there’s a bigger guest list and a reception to get through.
What I do at weddings is the same thing I do everywhere: I watch. I pay attention to the grandmother in the third row who’s been quietly crying since you walked in. I notice the way your best friend squeezes your hand right before you say your vows. I catch the moment when your partner sees you for the first time and forgets there’s anyone else in the room. Those are the photographs you’ll treasure for the rest of your life — not the stiff family lineup, not the posed “look at the camera” portraits, but the real, messy, beautiful moments in between.
That said, I do portraits too — and I’m good at them. I just know how to make them feel natural rather than staged. You won’t spend your reception standing in a field saying “cheese.” You’ll spend your reception being married to your person, and I’ll be there for all of it.
Virginia wedding regions
Virginia is full of beautiful places to celebrate a wedding. A few regions worth highlighting:
- Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley — Fog in the morning, golden light in the afternoon, star-filled skies at night.
- Virginia vineyards — Charlottesville wine country and the rolling hills of Loudoun County. Stone barns, oak-barrel cellars, vineyard rows catching the afternoon light.
- Charlottesville and surrounding area — Historic estates, farm venues, and the Blue Ridge as a backdrop.
- Staunton and Augusta County — Old-growth trees, historic downtown, mountain views in every direction.
- The Northern Shenandoah Valley — Luray, Front Royal, Woodstock — farm venues and mountain backdrops.
- National Park and forest weddings — Yes, you can get married in Shenandoah or on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I’m happy to help you navigate the permits.
Don’t see your venue on this list? Send me a message anyway and tell me where you’re celebrating.
What’s included in your wedding package
Every wedding package includes the things that matter:
- Full hours of wedding day coverage (see packages below)
- All edited images delivered in a private online gallery
- Full print release — your images are yours, forever
- A pre-wedding planning call to walk through your day and make sure I know every important moment
- Location scouting and timeline guidance
- Backup equipment (because I’m a professional and this is not optional)
Wedding packages and pricing
Wedding coverage is built around your day — hours, locations, and whether you want to add an engagement session or a second photographer. See pricing for an overview, or send me a message and we’ll figure out what fits best.
A calm presence on your wedding day
Wedding days are high-emotion, high-stakes, and sometimes high-chaos. Flowers run late, buttons break, it rains when it wasn’t supposed to. The job isn’t just to show up with a camera — it’s to show up as someone you trust, with a backup plan, who can adapt when things change.
I’d rather be present and paying attention than choreographing 47 posed shots. When something beautiful happens — your dad tearing up walking you down the aisle, your partner whispering something that makes you laugh mid-vow, your flower girl asleep at the reception — that’s the photo I’m there for.
Ready to talk about your wedding?
Fill out the inquiry form to check your date and tell me a little about what you’re planning. I’d love to be part of your story.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours of coverage is included? +
Coverage is built around your day. Many full weddings land around 8 hours — enough to cover getting ready through the first dances with room to breathe — though we can scale up or down based on your timeline.
Do you travel for destination weddings? +
Yes. I'm based in Virginia and photograph weddings across the state and beyond. For weddings outside Virginia or far from my home base, we'll discuss a travel fee upfront — no surprises.
Can we also book engagement photos with you? +
Yes — engagement sessions can be added on to any wedding package. Reach out and we'll figure out the details.
What's the turnaround time for wedding photos? +
Edited galleries are delivered through a private online gallery. Specific turnaround timing will be in your contract — feel free to ask when we chat.
Do you work with a second shooter? +
Yes — a second photographer can be added for additional coverage. It's a good option for larger wedding parties or sprawling venues where you want more angles and the ability to be in two places at once.
How do we book? +
Fill out the contact form and tell me a little about your wedding — your date, venue, and what kind of photography you're looking for. I'll be in touch to schedule a quick call to make sure we're a great fit. A signed contract and retainer hold your date.