The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Cleveland, VA

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159 Wedding Photographers in Cleveland, VA

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Emily Lauren Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Emily Lauren is a Virginia Wedding Photographer based in Abingdon, Virginia. Her style is described as adventurous, romantic, and fairytale inspired. She primarily serves Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee, and Northwestern North Carolina, along with the USA & destinations worldwide. She specializes in Weddings & Elopements, Lifestyle, Family, Engagement, Portrait, Styled, Senior, and Boudoir Sessions."

Emily is a one of a kind photographer in so many unique ways from behind the camera to innovative pose ideas and picture locations. You may rest assured knowing your in the safe capable hands of a photographic professional with Emily at the helm, leading you to scenic destinations and capturing the irreplaceable images you may appreciate for a lifetime to come. Aside from a photography expert, she is more than fun to be around and pleasure to work with. From out door scenes to boudoir pin ups Emily is able to capture those creative moments you didn’t even know you were capable of. I’ve had the privilege of working with some incredibly talented photographers and Emily’s work remains some of my favorite. You’ll hire her as a photographer and gain a friend. She is certainly recommended by my company and will remain to be for as long as she’s willing to keep a camera in her hands!
Magic Wish Productions, 4 years ago
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Jac&Mac Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (101 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,550
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

We’re an award-winning husband-and-wife photography team with 17+ years of experience capturing weddings and events across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Eastern Pennsylvania. With 25 years of marriage ourselves, we know marriage is a journey of challenges, joys, and triumphs. That’s why we’re passionate about photography—not just beautiful images, our mission is to tell YOUR Story through our lenses and help couples begin their journey with more than just pictures that speak louder than words.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jac&Mac Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From our very first conversation, their communication was top-notch - they were responsive, attentive, and truly listened to our vision. The quality of their work is exceptional, and the value they provided far exceeded our expectations. On the day of our wedding, they seamlessly captured every special moment, from our wedding party getting ready to the intimate exchanges between my husband and I. Jac&Mac Photography are simply the best people, and we are thrilled with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive our special day for years to come.
Dj l., 2 years ago
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Jessica Rabelo Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (62 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

Hi, its Jessica, I am a couples and wedding photographer based in Virginia. My clients are so special that they find themselves a friend for a lifetime, not just another wedding vendor. I take time to know you! I love learning about your love story, the proposal, etc. I am hopeless romantic, so I will probably shed a tear at every wedding I attend or photograph.

Awarded Best of Zola
We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the very beginning, they were professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with, which immediately put us at ease. On the wedding day itself, they struck the perfect balance between being calm and reassuring while also keeping everything on schedule and flowing smoothly. They captured every important moment beautifully—from the big, emotional highlights to the small, candid details we didn’t even realize were happening at the time. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the entire day all over again. The images are timeless, natural, and full of genuine emotion, not overly posed or forced! What stood out most was how attentive and thoughtful they were—not just to us, but to our families and wedding party as well. Multiple guests commented on how kind and personable they were, yet somehow always in the right place at the right time! We are beyond grateful for these photos and will cherish them for the rest of our lives. If you’re looking for a photographer who is talented, reliable, and truly cares about capturing your story, we cannot recommend them highly enough (:
April D., 7 months ago
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Promani Weddings 
Rating: 4.8 (54 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

I’m Benjamin — owner, photographer, and filmmaker — and I personally oversee every wedding that comes through Promani. From your first message to the final gallery, I make sure your images feel genuine, timeless, and true to you. Our couples love knowing their memories are handled with a blend of high-end creativity and hands-on attention. If you’re looking for a team that’s organized, warm, and deeply invested in your day, you’re in the right place.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Promani team was amazing to work with! Ben and Angel took the time to understand what we wanted our day to feel like and how we wanted to remember it and the images we received perfectly captured it. Angel was on board for all the untraditional aspects of the day and went with our flow rather than fitting us into a box. The gallery is beautiful and we're laughing and crying all over again as we relive the day. I'm so appreciative that we have these memories captured in such a beautiful way and highly recommend Promani to future couples!
Savannah, 2 months ago
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Megan Rei Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

I'm a wedding and dog photographer based in the Northern Virginia/DC area with a focus on capturing fun, candid, colorful photos of the people and pups you love! I'm always willing to travel, especially back to my home state of New York.

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved working with Megan for both our engagement and wedding photos! She’s so easy to work with and gave us great pictures. For our Old Town Alexandria engagement shoot, she gave us great tips and was so sweet with our senior dog and his quirks. At our Spy Museum wedding, she captured beautiful rooftop and indoor photos that are so true to our bright colors and got some great candid shots. Megan made us feel so at ease that we hardly noticed the camera. We are beyond happy with our photos and couldn’t recommend her more!
Sandra J., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cleveland, VA



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
Sean was absolutely amazing to work with! He was always available during the planning process to give me advice on timeline and made our day go smoothly! I am so happy to have booked Sean for our wedding in September! He did an excellent job and I am still so in awe of how well our pictures turned out! I cannot recommend Sean and his team enough!!!
Hanah G., 9 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. We have serviced 42 states so far. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
I really liked having Ledd Lens as my photographer and videographer. Anytime I had a question or concern, I would get a quick response. They were able to provide me with beautiful pictures not long after the wedding as well as our highlight film. I was very happy with how easy the process was hire them. I definitely recommend.
Lenae W., a year ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather Christine Photo Film was an exceptional wedding vendor for our special day. From the very beginning, Heather's communication style was punctual, professional, and friendly. She was always quick to respond to our questions and went above and beyond to provide helpful recommendations and advice, even on topics unrelated to photography. Heather's hard-working and perfectionistic approach was evident in the incredible quality of her work. She took the time to meeting with us multiple times to ensure she had everything covered to make our wedding day perfect. Heather's dedication and passion for her craft shine through in the stunning photos she captured, which beautifully commemorate all the special moments from our celebration. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend Heather Christine Photo Film to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Lily L., a year ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Hey, hey my name is Ali. NY-based, but working nation-wide, I'm a wedding photographer who captures experiences, genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizes precious memories. I focus on visualizing how it felt to live your wedding day, while also crafting editorializations simply for the sake of intentional, living art. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction, Ali proved to be an exceptional wedding photographer. Their communication style was friendly, timely, detail-oriented, and flexible - she was like a fly on the wall on our wedding day, capturing all the special moments we didn't even realize were happening. The quality of her work was seamless, with a documentary style that beautifully documented every aspect of our day. Ali traveled a long distance to be with us, and was thorough in ensuring we had every single picture we wanted and more. We were thrilled to receive gorgeous sneak peeks just days after our wedding. Ali went above and beyond to make our special day perfect, and we couldn't recommend her more highly.
Elizabeth A., 2 years ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

Hi! I'm Brayley, owner of Focused On Life Photography LLC, a Full-Time, Published, Destination Wedding + Lifestyle Photography business, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! Since 2023, we at FLP LLC have been focused on capturing all of life's precious milestones in a natural, earthy, classic & candid style. From your first inquiry, to your wedding day, & to hopefully many more milestones in the future, we are here to make your photography dream a reality in a way that feels authentic to you. With us, you don't need to worry about things like how to pose -- all you need to do on your day is smile & relax! We'll take it from there.

Awarded Best of Zola
If I could give Brayley more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!! From the very beginning, she was amazing. She was so communicative when I was first looking for a wedding photographer, and as the wedding got closer, she was always quick to answer my questions and put my mind at ease. She made the whole process feel so much less stressful. On our wedding day, she was everything we could have hoped for. She was friendly, organized, and so helpful, and she truly helped the day run smoothly. She made my husband, me, and our entire wedding party feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, which made such a difference. She was also just so much fun to be around. She brought the best energy all day and was the sweetest hype woman and cheerleader, which I absolutely loved. She made us feel so confident and made taking pictures feel easy. When she sent us our sneak peeks, we were honestly blown away. My stepmom and I might be a little biased, but we both agreed they’re some of the most beautiful wedding photos we’ve ever seen. We are absolutely obsessed with them!! Brayley is so talented at what she does, and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer, and we’re so grateful she was part of our wedding day.
Kenley W., a month ago
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Brandon Pickett Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

I’m Brandon, a documentary wedding photographer based in Charlotte, NC. I photograph weddings with a candid, observant approach, focusing on the real moments, relationships, and atmosphere that make your day yours. I’ll give you direction when needed, but I won’t turn your wedding into a photoshoot. From quiet moments to wild dance floors, I want your photographs to bring you back to how your wedding actually felt. Available throughout Charlotte, the Carolina's and all across the East Coast. I shoot both digital + film for weddings.

From our first conversation with Brandon Pickett, we knew we had found our photographer. He stayed in touch before the wedding and even met with us in person to go over all the details, which made us feel completely prepared and at ease. On our full day at St. Mary's Chapel in Charlotte, Brandon had such a smooth presence that we barely noticed he was there capturing everything. His photos are absolutely stunning and totally unique—we will cherish them forever. Brandon communicated clearly throughout the entire process and went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and we highly recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer.
Jess B., 6 days ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Congratulations, you have the rare opportunity to have one of the very best wedding teams in the country at an amazing price for your big day. We have the budget friendly packages and prices to capture your wedding moments and memories that every couple wishes they had. We've been trusted for more than 27 years by over 17,000 couples nationwide, and we are very proud of our 100% 5 star rating. We also offer Expert wedding DJ-MC services in bundle packages. Our planning assistance ensures that your wedding is not only fun for all your guests, but also stress-free. Don’t wait—Call now before someone else books your date!

Awarded Best of Zola
Their staff was prompt, professional, involved! Our pictures are top of the line! The DJ was great got people up dancing in the sweltering weather!
Barbara B., 2 years ago
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Pluvia Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
From start to finish, JayDee and his team at Pluvia Studios were nothing short of exceptional! JayDee's attentive and thorough communication made navigating my sister's wedding preparations an absolute breeze. On the big day, he ensured our entire group felt completely relaxed and genuinely at ease, a testament to his clear vision and the team's seamless execution. The moment we received the notification that our photos and videos were ready, our excitement was palpable. Viewing them filled us with tears of joy and overwhelming love, as each beautifully captured memory transported us right back to the wedding day. I wholeheartedly recommend JayDee and Pluvia Studios to anyone seeking top-quality photography and videography to capture their most cherished moments.
Brianica D., a year ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

Dreaming of vibrant, whimsical wedding photos with no travel fees? Hi, I'm Sophia! Capturing love stories through my lens is not just a job but a profound joy that I cherish with every wedding I photograph. It's been six years and I've photographed close to 100 weddings which seems unreal! The photography gene runs in my family, my great-grandfather had his own photography studio in Panama and from there, knowledge of photography was passed down through the generations of my family to me. I believe in always having fun and prioritizing an stress-free lifestyle which translates into my photography style — candid, authentic, and joyful.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were thrilled with Sophia Osborne Photography for our wedding photos. Sophia was extremely professional in all of our communications leading up to the big day - she was organized, responsive, and helped us feel at ease. On the wedding day, she captured so many beautiful candid moments with her vibrant, creative style. The colors and lighting in both our portraits and reception photos are gorgeous and realistic. We were so excited when we got our sneak peek photos - they perfectly capture the joy and love from our special day. We can't wait to receive the full photo package and relive more memories.
Miranda F., 2 years ago
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Brittany Sanders Photography 
Rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Hi! I'm Brittany Sanders, a destination wedding photographer based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I capture all types of love worldwide. My style of photojournalism documents all of the little and intimate emotions throughout the best day of your life. My work can be described as cinematic and documentary, with slight editorial.

From the moment we first spoke with Brittany and browsed her work, we knew she was the perfect fit for capturing our wedding day. Brittany and her team were prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Her communication was outstanding, and she provided creative suggestions throughout the day that resulted in elegant, timeless photos. Even though it was just Brittany and her second shooter, they felt like they were everywhere, expertly capturing every single special moment. Looking back at our photos, we are in awe of how Brittany was able to preserve all the magic and joy of our wedding day in a way we'll be able to cherish for a lifetime. We highly recommend Brittany Sanders Photography to any couple looking for a talented, dedicated photography team to beautifully document their big day.
Skylar L., 2 years ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Hello, I’m Cecilia, but you can call me Cece. I am so happy that you have found your way here. I offer my photography services nationwide, ready to capture your special day wherever this next chapter of your love story unfolds. With ten years of dedicated wedding photography experience and having captured over 250 weddings, I am fully equipped to confidently guide and beautifully tell your unique love story through my lens. Beyond simply photographing your wedding, I am here to assist with timelines and offer support throughout every step of this milestone, ensuring you feel confident and cared for well before the day itself arrives.

Awarded Best of Zola
When my husband and I planned our wedding, we knew that a skilled photographer was one of our top priorities. We could not have gotten luckier in finding Cecilia to be our photographer. She did such an amazing job with our photos and was such a joy to be around. When in the planning phase, she worked with us to make sure we planned out the shots we wanted and got the style of photography that we preferred. She was so flexible working around our hectic schedules the day of and made sure to have every picture we wanted planned and ready to go. She was a hoot on the dance floor and brought so much fun energy that our guests raved about. We were also married in a fairly remote area and she made traveling here a breeze. I genuinely believe Cecilia was the best photographer we could have possibly gotten for our wedding and we will forever cherish the memories she captured so well that day. Thank you for everything!
McKenzie and T., 8 months ago
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Love Story By Aira Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Your wedding day will be one of the most real days of your life — full of emotions, laughter, happy tears, and the people you love most. It deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt. I’m Aira, a documentary wedding photographer based in Maryland, available worldwide. I show up, get to know you, and quietly capture everything as it unfolds — the moments you noticed, and the ones you didn’t. Gentle guidance when you need it. Just you, being completely yourselves. I take on limited weddings each year. If your date is available — let’s talk.

I hired Aira for my wedding in May. She is not just a photographer. She also help me a lot with my timeline and find a really good make up artist for me. The photos came out really good. Mix between candid and traditional with elegant and timeless styles.
Nho N., a year ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Our philosophy is pretty simple: tell the most amazing love stories through photographs that capture true love, real emotion and beautiful moments. As your photography team, our job is to tell your love story the way that it unfolds. We believe in preserving the moment with artistry and authenticity. We want your photographs to be timeless and beautiful. From the big moments to the subtle details, we give each element equal attention and care. If it matters to you, it’s important to us, and that commitment will shine through in every image.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kylie and her team were awesome! They really captured our day the way we wanted with some touch’s of their. Communication and planning was super easy. If we ever had questions or concerns we had an answer promptly. We can’t wait to get the full album.
Jessica L., 2 years ago
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Focus on the Moment 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,960
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

Hey there, I’m Elena! I’m a wedding and engagement photographer based in Bristol, VA/TN, serving couples across Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina—with a special love for weddings in the DC and Northern Virginia area. My style is relaxed, playful, and observant, and I help camera-shy couples feel comfortable in front of the lens. Before weddings, I spent a decade as a travel reporter, which shaped my storytelling approach. I also offer a seamless photo+video bundle with my trusted videographer, so your day is captured beautifully—without any chaos.

Awarded Best of Zola
Elena's work is lively, picturesque, and stunning. She communicates efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner. Elena went above and beyond to provide the best shots whether laying in the leaves on the cold November ground or climbing chairs and ladders for a better angle, she was phenomenal to work with. Her work captures not only the beauty of the day, but its story to build a compelling narrative. Thank you so much!
Ryan and K., 8 months ago
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Emie's Photo LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Your wedding day should feel like you, relaxed and joyful, surrounded by the people you love most. It’s about real moments, laughter, happy tears, and the quiet in between times that make the day truly yours. I take a documentary style approach to capture those moments as they happen, so you don’t feel like your day is just a checklist. I step in when needed, like for family formals, but mostly focus on letting you enjoy your day while those candid moments unfold naturally.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are thrilled with our wedding photos and very happy we decided to work with Emie! It's hard to put into words all the things she did perfectly. She was extremely organized and detail-oriented leading up to the wedding. She spent time learning about our vision and she executed perfectly. On the day of, Emie was flexible, professional, supportive, creative, and a joy to be around. She identified great photo-taking locations and adjusted well to the changing/shifting lighting at our venue, too. The final photos evoked feelings of joy, celebration, and love, which were exactly what we wanted!! Thank you Emie!!!
Theresa M., 3 months ago
Precious Pics White Glove 
Rating: 4.9 (19 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

With over ten years of experience, Precious Pics is proud to have made many brides’ days easier to remember by producing beautiful wedding photos and films. We are professionals at everything that we do and stay connected with couples before and after the Big Day. We help with your timelines, design packages specifically for your personal needs, and never surprise you with fees or hidden expenses.

Precious Pics White Glove was an amazing wedding photography vendor for our special day. Their communication style was very communicative. We really appreciated how their white glove concierge stayed on top of things and assisted us throughout the process. The quality of their work and value was awesome. The photos came out exactly as we wanted, and the video was even longer than we expected. Their concierge did our timeline and assisted with a lot of arrangements, providing advice that even our planner didn't give. Overall, this is a great company that I highly recommend using. They work with top photographers and have affordable prices compared to others in the area.
Tim, a year ago
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Hannah Lockaby Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Hi, I'm Hannah! I’m a Greenville, SC wedding photographer, available for weddings throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and beyond. I love soft light, rich color, timeless edits, happy tears, a focus on the little details, and couples who are really, really into each other.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hannah photographed our engagement session, our welcome party and rehearsal dinner, and our wedding day—and every single album turned out absolutely perfect. She captured everything with such care, blending beautifully posed shots with those in-the-moment, documentary-style images that feel so real and alive. Her editing is soft, natural, and timeless. As a person, Hannah is just wonderful. My husband and I have never felt truly comfortable in front of a camera, but she guided us through every step and made the entire experience fun and relaxed. We felt like ourselves, and it shows in the photos. We couldn’t be happier with our images or our experience. Hannah is truly exceptional.
Sophia P., 9 months ago
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MTD Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

Hi, my name is Maria Turner! I am a documentary style photographer capturing love stories on both film and digital. I am a homegrown and local Winston-Salem, NC girl with a second location in Boston, MA. You can usually find me along the upper east coast, but I happily offer my services within the USA with $0 travel feels. If you are interested in working together, please visit my website to see a little more about me, my work, and how I can help you make your wedding day visions real.

Awarded Best of Zola
Maria is INCREDIBLE, and we are so glad we chose her for our wedding photos. 1. She is super professional and prompt, but is also just a really cool person who did SO MUCH to calm our nerves leading up to the wedding. 2. Her photos are gorgeous. She has such good attention to detail, lighting, editing, and you can really really tell in the finished product. 3. She just takes photos of you whenever she is around, and got tons of great candids. 4. We had gorgeous sneak peeks within like 48 hours of the wedding - it was truly insane turnaround but was amazing for us to get hype and very quickly see high-quality photos of the day. 5. The system she uses to deliver your photos is great - we got a lot of compliments on it from our friends and family! 6. She goes above and beyond to make sure you get what you need - we filled out a survey a few weeks out listing our priorities, existing schedule, who needed to be in family photos, etc, and she sent back a really nice photo schedule document. It was fantastic to front-load this work and get it out of the way, and it made the day go so smoothly! 7. Overall she just really incredibly & beautifully captured the joy of the day - the personalities of my partner and I, our friends and family, the vibe of the venue and the party, and the sweetness of the sweet moments. We got tons of photos we will cherish forever and are so so thankful she was the one to capture the day!
Rachel M., 8 months ago
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Jesslyn McCartney Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Please reach out through my website! I am inactive on zola. My photos are emotion-centered and in the moment. I shoot a combination of 35mm film, medium format film, polaroids, and digital photography. My goal is to notice the right moments and turn them into timeless, artistic, photos made with love - not photos that look like everyone else's. :)

Awarded Best of Zola
Jesslyn is immensely talented. Our photos are so beautiful and are indicative of the level of skill she possesses. Working with her was a pleasure, she is communicative, and made us feel at ease throughout the planning process. Not to mention she was such a lovely presence at our wedding, our family still talks glowingly about her two months later. Overall we cannot praise Jesslyn enough, we would confidently recommend her services to anyone looking for a photographer.
Kathleen K., a year ago
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Mae Krell Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a great experience with Mae! She made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole shoot and made sure we got a bunch of great photos in some gorgeous locations. Post-shoot she put in so much effort editing our photos to make sure they were perfect once they were turned around to us which didn't take long at all. Highly highly recommend Mae for any photoshoot needs you might have!
Claire F., 2 years ago
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Ozan Ulucan Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
  • Offer

I am a professional wedding photographer, dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of your special day. I offer a variety of packages to fit any budget, and work closely with couples to understand their unique vision. I use a blend of film and digital photography for a timeless and romantic look. I understand that every wedding is unique and that each couple has their own personal style. That's why I take the time to get to know you and your partner. I am passionate about my work and committed to providing the highest level of service. Contact me for a consultation and let's create beautiful memories together.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had an amazing experience with Ozan as our wedding photographer! The turnaround time on our photos was impressively quick, and we were absolutely blown away by how beautiful they turned out. Every moment was captured so thoughtfully and were amazed by the quality. The photos perfectly reflected the joy and emotion of our wedding day. We couldn’t be happier with the results and are so grateful to have these memories preserved so beautifully. We are beyond grateful for such an amazing experience and would highly recommend Ozan to any couple looking for a talented, reliable, and thoughtful photographer.
Daniel D., 8 months ago
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Pop of Molly Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Your wedding day is a whirlwind of family and friends, vows and true love, good food and of course lots of cake! With a wedding photographer, all the beautiful moments can be captured and remembered forever. Pop of Molly Photography focuses on candid photography encapsulating the bride and groom and wedding guests enjoying the moment and being their own beautiful selves. Focusing on candid photography doesn't mean I won't take the time to sit down with you and go over the "must have" shots, list of family members and wedding party, and ensure I have photos of all your Pinterest board "dream wedding" photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Molly as our photographer for our micro wedding in Shenandoah National Park. She was amazing to work with from beginning to end. From hearing out our ideas, giving us pointers, and researching the area for us to get our best pictures. She is everything you want in a candid wedding photographer and we couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you, Molly!!
Deven C., 2 years ago
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Completely Captured 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

Completely Captured is a team of storytelling photographers, videographers, and content creators with an eye for sweet and sexy moments. Our team of storytellers will travel anywhere to capture your love story, one fun moment at a time. Every wedding is a unique chapter in your life's collection of adventures, and we're excited to be a part of your next adventure.

Awarded Best of Zola
I first heard about Completely Captured when my husband (then fiancé) booked Elizabeth for our engagement session. We loved the photos so much that we knew we had to book her again for our elopement. Elizabeth’s communication and planning were exceptional. She was incredibly flexible with dates, understanding our need to finalize locations closer to the ceremony. We scheduled a phone call to discuss our vision, and she beautifully captured the inspiration photos I shared. She also helped plan the photography timeline and was proactive with poses and lighting suggestions, which I greatly appreciated. On our elopement day, Elizabeth was professional, friendly, and prepared with all the necessary equipment. She made us and our family, including our french bulldog, feel completely comfortable and even stayed longer to ensure we got all the shots we wanted. The final gallery exceeded all expectations. She even shared sneak peeks the same day, which was such a thoughtful touch. Our family loved the photos so much that we made albums for them, and everyone kept commenting on her incredible work. What stood out most was how personable Elizabeth was—she felt like more than a photographer; she became a friend. I wholeheartedly recommend her for any wedding or elopement. She’s a talented professional and a joy to work with!
Anali O., 2 years ago
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Stefani Ribeiro Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cleveland, VA

I’m a Virginia-based photographer specializing in elopements and small weddings, capturing genuine and meaningful moments across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. More than just a photographer, I help guide couples from iconic city landmarks to scenic nature spots, making sure they have the best time on their elopement adventure. I’ve been telling real love stories since 2014, and as an eloping bride myself, I know how important it is to feel supported and free to celebrate your day your way. I’m here to create an experience that feels effortless, intentional, and unforgettable.

Ahh, what can I say about my favorite photographer!!! I've already done 3 beautiful shoots with her, one photo more beautiful than the other and they always become my screensaver for everything, cell phone, computer, iPad!!! Her work is incredible, she's always super patient, helps with every pose... gives tips on what to do as it's very common for us to be shy in front of the camera. Besides that, the way she delivers the photos shows love in every detail, beautiful details by the way. I highly recommend having your photos with her, she's the best.
Daniele B., a year ago
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Bringer of Light Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Cleveland, VA
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My name is Luca, and I’m the artist behind Bringer of Light Photography. A solo-run, heart-driven, editorial-meets-documentary brand for the tender-hearted & brave. My work is built on the idea that photographs are not just decorations, but inheritances. I’ll meet you where you are. awkward, giddy, tearful, reverent, undone - and we’ll co-create something beautiful. This is not a factory. It’s me, showing up with my whole heart to create something that feels true to you. If you want your story told with integrity, emotion, and reverence, you're in the right place. I'm so excited to meet you.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we met Luca, we knew she was the right person to capture our wedding. She didn’t just document the big moments - she paid attention to the small, meaningful details that made private beach wedding day uniquely ours. Her creativity and professionalism instantly put us at ease, which was such a gift during all the nerves of the day. Luca brought a calming presence, endless patience, and such care to every part of the process. She made us feel seen, celebrated, and completely comfortable in front of the camera. The entire experience was truly unforgettable. We’re so thankful for the heart and talent Luca poured into our day, and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer!
Ranie G., a year ago