The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Columbia, VA

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256 Wedding Photographers in Columbia, VA

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Amanda Maglione Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Amanda Maglione opened her wedding photography business in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a ten-year career in NYC as a photojournalist, celebrity photographer, and photo editor. She brings this background to her wedding photography, and is known for her photojournalistic/documentary style. "Well balanced, highly skilled photographer. Now when you combine that knowledge and experience with her affable nature and charm you can't go wrong. She is not only super talented but also down to earth, sweet, intelligent and a truly genuine person. When you meet her you immediately feel at ease. I was blessed to have her shoot my wedding."

10/10 recommend Amanda for my clients and yours!! Amanda's previous work in NYC brings a modern, fresh new perspective to weddings. Her positive energy is contagious, you'll be spending several hours with your photographer, she's a MUST!!
Sara K., 5 years ago
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Eilish Bailey Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Pronounced like Eye-lish, I'm a Charlottesville, Virginia wedding photographer. I've been full-time in the industry for 5 years, and I love getting to memorialize weddings for my clients. I have experience in both photography and cinematography, which gives my images a uniquely timeless feel. My experience in film enables me to be unobtrusive, allowing you to experience your day exactly as it unfolds.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you want authentic pictures that will make you feel all of the emotions from your wedding day time and time again, Eilish is your person. If you are reading this review, chances are you have already seen her work and know that it is stunning. I can't even describe the awe of opening our sneak-peeks and film photography. I don't know how our full gallery could get any better, but I know she will somehow continue to deliver way beyond our expectations. She is literally an artist and truly captures the magic of the day. I found Eilish when I was researching a potential wedding venue, and she had written a blog about that venue and had pictures from a wedding she had captured there. I found myself looking through her work of who were complete strangers to me and feeling as if I was part of the day. I felt like I was witnessing the raw emotions the couple was feeling and the little moments between the two of them that went unnoticed to the rest of the guests. Her work showed the candid laughs between the wedding party and the sweet embraces between the couple and their grandparents. I immediately knew I wanted all of that. I wanted all of those little moments captured that would have otherwise been forgotten. The real, unposed, raw moments. That is exactly what we got and we could not be more grateful. Witnessing love is seeing your wedding day captured by Eilish. On top of being wildly talented, she also is extremely responsive, has an awesome guide that answers any questions you could possibly have, and sends out a detailed questionnaire before the wedding day to make sure she captures any little details you want. She is also so sweet and just a great person. For our wedding she had a second shooter, Kelly Spaine, who was equally awesome and literally felt like a ride-or-die capturing all of the wedding picture requests from guests. Both Eilish and Kelly captured our day while also being extremely unobtrusive. We never felt like we were at a forced red carpet event that happened to be our wedding. They were THE best team we could have asked for. Eilish doesn't know it yet, but I have already made sure her website says she does family photos... because we need her for all of our life events. Long review short, if you want pictures you will be proud to pass down for generations... book Eilish.
Julie A., 2 years ago
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Jack Looney Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Jack is a longtime Charlottesville-Albemarle resident, and currently lives in "downtown" Crozet. He's been a full time photographer in Charlottesville's wedding community for 20 years. Specialties include surprise engagements, and weddings ranging in size and complexity from elopements with a handful of guests, to multi-day celebrations with many hundreds of guests.

I have been working with Jack Looney at weddings for many years and I have always had nothing but the best things to say about Jack and his work. He is always easy and fun to work with on my end, and has a way about him that allows his wedding couples to relax and enjoy the day, while capturing every detail with amazing images that tell the complete story of each and every wedding.
Derek Tobler, 6 years ago
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Cecilia Photography Co 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Based in Charlottesville, Virginia and keen to travel. I am more than honored that this gets to be my job. That I get to photograph you and all the things you love. I love it because I love my people and I love this earth and I love connection and growing things and all I ever want to do is preserve it.

Cecilia was our wedding photographer’s second shooter and we are so happy to have met her! My husband Earl was quite apprehensive about taking photos (he has about 2 smiles in him and then he’s over it!) but Cecilia hung out with the groom’s party before the ceremony and made all of the guy’s very comfortable and took some great candid photos! During pre-ceremony photos, in addition to taking photos, Cecilia was so kind and helped me with my train/veil when we were walking around the venue finding picture perfect spots! Thank you for making our wedding day so enjoyable, Cecilia!
Lauren, 3 years ago
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The Smiths Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Columbia, VA

We are Amy & Jackson Smith, a husband and wife team, who met through photography. We fell in love and got married in our own backyard right here in Charlottesville. We feel so fortunate to meet such genuine people and have the opportunity to tell their stories. Since 2014 we have shot over 150 weddings at more than 60 venues. We are based in Charlottesville, Virginia and love photographing weddings here as well as Richmond, Washington DC, and beyond.

Amy and Jackson were the absolute best choice for our wedding photographers. From our first communication to our pre-wedding engagement photo shoot, Amy made sure we felt comfortable and took her time to get to know us and figure out what was most important to us with regards to photography. Amy's calm energy and Jackson's whimsical spirit are the perfect complement to one another and helped make us feel relaxed and joyful. Our engagement photos were planned for an incredibly foggy day and Amy and Jackson were incredibly flexible - taking some very dramatic photos of us at Blue Ridge Parkway and some more casual pictures the next day in Belmont. Leading up to the wedding, Amy did a great job communicating with us and helping us plan out a timeline. On the day of the wedding, they helped us stay on schedule but didn't force anything. They were on the dancefloor with us and got some incredible shots. I feel so fortunate to have gotten to work with them!
Amanda L., 2 years ago
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Ayesha Ahmad Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Columbia, VA

I’ve been a wedding photographer for 11 years, but I’ve been an artist since I could hold a pencil – and I’ve been in love with stories just as long. Of all the ways to create a life around storytelling and art, I’m so glad to have found this one: weddings are filled with stories both intimate and profound, and with elements of beauty that delight the artist in me. I love the challenge of seeking, finding and capturing the beauty I see, and telling your story as I see it unfolding before me.

The first thing people mention about our wedding is how beautiful the pictures turned out. I was specifically looking for a candid-style photographer whose exposure remained consistent & correct throughout the night, and Ayesha delivered more than I could have hoped for. She was polite, professional, and so fast! Not only was her turnaround time short, but she practically managed to be in two places at once to capture every perfect shot. We are so grateful that we got the chance to work with her, and look forward to hiring her again for our next special occasion.
Simoney & G., 6 years ago
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Rob Garland Photographers 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,495
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Rob Garland’s photography has been featured in everything from The New York Times and The Washington Post to The Knot, Southern Living, and the internationally acclaimed, Bride and Bloom. He has documented everything from celebrity nuptials to small intimate weddings and continues to show a drive and passion that allow him to capture sensitive images with a time-honored charm.

Rob was such a delight to work with - he was so responsive to emails and calls from both my wedding planner and me. He was friendly, takes the time to understand your vision, works with an excellent team, and is super flexible. He turned our images around in less than 10 days and told us to just let him know if there were any other edits we’d like (for example making certain photos black and white). He effortlessly and professionally captured the day - even when it meant he was standing in the pouring rain for pictures! Would absolutely recommend him as a photographer
Alison L., 2 years ago
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Tom Daly Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, VA

I'm a full-time freelance photographer, and have been photographing weddings since 2008. Risking understatement, I love being a photographer. When it comes to weddings, I photograph them in my favorite style -- journalistic. Nothing makes me happier than finding cool, off-the-wall moments at your wedding that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. Well, unless those moments happen to be in supreme sunset light. I try to be as hands-off as I can, while still providing direction when needed. Your wedding won't be a Hollywood production photo-shoot with me, it'll be a party with your family and friends that you will be able to enjoy to the fullest!

Awarded Best of Zola
Couldn't recommend Tom more highly - we feel really lucky to have him document our wedding day. He was really fun and easy to work with. We got gorgeous family and couple pictures, but also so many photos that captured the joy in the impromptu moments throughout the day amongst our family and friends. And those are the ones that will help us remember how special that day felt.
Natalya & S., 7 years ago
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Kreative Kulture Productions, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Kreative Kulture Productions, LLC is a luxury, client-focused photography brand founded in 2017. We are dedicated to excellence, delivering refined, high-quality imagery and an elevated, tailored experience for every client. It is our job to make your vision into a reality!

We had an amazing experience working with Kreative Kulture Productions, LLC for our wedding day. From our first conversation, the communication was clear and responsive, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The photographer really understood our vision and worked hard to turn our ideas into the beautiful photos we now have. He captured the moment of me in a way that felt genuine and special. His work is professional and exactly what we were looking for. If you're searching for a photographer who listens, delivers, and cares about getting it right, book with this wonderful man.
Samantha C., a month ago
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George Street Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (278 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Columbia, VA
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
George Street Photo and Video was a pleasure to work with for our wedding photography and videography. Their communication throughout the process was consistently helpful and patient, which was greatly appreciated as we navigated planning our special day. The photographers and videographer they sent captured our wedding beautifully, documenting all the important moments in a natural and elegant way. We are thrilled with the final photos and video, which beautifully preserve the memories of our wedding. George Street's professionalism and the quality of their work made them a wonderful vendor to have on our team, and we highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Evelyn W., 7 months ago
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Jac&Mac Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (101 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,550
  • Serves Columbia, 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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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (96 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Columbia, VA

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our photographer Caroline was so nice and accommodating! She made us feel so comfortable which is not easy as I am not a photogenic person. We loved having her at the wedding. She fit right in with the crowd so she got some amazing pictures. We love all of our photos but especially the ceremony shots and the candids from the reception. The planning process was amazing- no notes. We wouldn’t change anything!I’m
Andrew, 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 Columbia, 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
Jessica is AMAZING, we hired her for our wedding and also did the engagement pictures with her. I am brazilian and since she is also I thought maybe my now husband would be a little uncomfortable taking the pictures but no way, not with Jessica, the way she makes everything seems so smooth and simple makes you think you are spending a good afternoon with a friend! And her work is definitely THE BEST! On my wedding day she managed to speak both languages with my family and my guests and took so much amazing pictures that now is hard to choose! Everyone loved her job and she sent the pictures so fast that I was really impressed! From now one my dates for events with pictures will depend on her agenda. I can’t wait for the next sessions of her capturing our love!
Adila S., 2 years ago
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Promani Weddings 
Rating: 4.8 (54 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Columbia, 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
Promani Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, their communication was seamless and professional, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. As master photographers, they demonstrated an exceptional level of technical skill and attention to detail, capturing truly timeless and amazing photos that we will cherish forever. Their contribution with the incredible photographs of our special day was invaluable, and we are thrilled with the final results. We highly recommend Promani Weddings to any couple looking for an experienced, talented, and dedicated photography team to document their wedding.
Iscard & J., 2 years ago
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Megan Rei Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Columbia, 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
MEGAN WAS AMAZING!!!! We cannot sing the praises of her and her team enough. Her photos are incredible -- we literally cannot stop looking at them, and we are so grateful we selected her for the memories that we will frame on the wall and review for years to come. But even more than her amazing photography was how wonderful she is to work with! From our first Zoom call, she was immediately just so much fun to talk to. Something to think about: Your photographer follows you around your entire wedding day, so you need someone you feel comfortable with! Megan immediately put us at ease. We had a blast with her on the engagement photoshoot (we went to waterfall at sunrise!) and we had a blast planning out all our wedding shots with her. At the wedding itself, her team was so professional and endlessly kind. They never made the wedding feel awkward or had to "stop the action" for a shot. She delivered an AMAZING gallery for us in a timely manner with the most beautiful photos we've ever had taken in our lives. She captured all the special moments and managed all our family dynamics. We would book Megan again 100000 times. Also, as a queer couple, she was so affirming and made us feel so comfortable. We love you Megan 3 Can't wait to book a newborn shoot one day ;)
Jessica W., 2 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Columbia, 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
From our first interaction, Sean and his team at Portraits By Sean were prompt, personable, and clear in their communication. Their exceptional, professional, and quick work captured the essence of our special day perfectly. Sean was laid back and brought great energy to our wedding, seamlessly capturing all the important moments without ever being intrusive. We had nothing but a positive and truly exceptional experience working with Sean from start to finish. Not only were our photos top-notch, but he took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to beautifully document all the candid, unscripted moments that made our wedding day so memorable. I'd give Sean 10 stars if I could!
Amber S., 2 years ago
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Yin Futography 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Hobbyist coffee brewer, professional nap taker, and sucker for raw moments and authentic emotions. Dedicated to documenting the beautiful moments as they unfold. Based in Southern California & available worldwide.

From start to finish, Yin was so much more than just our photographer, he truly felt like a friend. From our engagement photos to our wedding day and everything in between, he was there every step of the way. He went above and beyond, from venue meetups to thoughtful location scouting, making us feel completely supported and at ease throughout the entire process. His co-shooter, Nika, was equally incredible—professional, kind, and such a calming presence on the day. Together, they made the entire experience feel effortless and fun, while still capturing every meaningful moment so beautifully. Honestly, Yin doesn’t even need reviews (his work speaks for itself) but we feel so grateful to have worked with someone so talented, genuine, and invested in telling our story. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to document such an important chapter of our lives.
Rosemary K., 8 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Columbia, 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
From the moment we first spoke with Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film, we knew we had found our photographers. Their communication style was pleasant, efficient, and highly organized, putting us at ease throughout the planning process. The quality of their work was truly exceptional - detailed, thorough, and delivering stunning photos that captured all the special moments of our wedding day. Sam fit right in, feeling like a wonderful addition to our day that also happened to be taking incredible pictures. He really understood our vision and executed it so well. We are so grateful for the experience of working with Ledd and Sam, and couldn't recommend them enough to any couple planning their wedding.
Stephanie S., 10 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, 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 is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person as well. She is thorough, kind and so professional. Her energy brings such a calmness to your wedding day and she’s always willing to give her expertise. I can’t recommend Heather enough! My wife and I are obsessed with our wedding pictures.
Olivia, 2 years ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, 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
I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Ali! She reached out to me on Zola and I am so glad she did. I was impressed with her portfolio and I really loved seeing how she would capture little moments in the weddings she had done. We set up a video call before booking and we clicked. She is very calm and helped with my pre-wedding nerves. She worked with us on a payment plan and she was always very quick to respond to any of my questions. She really listened to what we wanted. She got to the venue early to scout out different shots and came to check in with me a couple of times before we even began taking photos, which I did not expect but was very sweet and considerate of her. When we were taking photos, she really helped to guide the more “posed” photos but she also captured a lot of beautiful candid moments. We had so many guests come up to us and compliment her and that was before we even got the photos back. She sent us our sneak peeks the next day and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. She captured so many beautiful moments and her style is exactly what we wanted. Nothing felt “overly edited” just perfectly genuine. I cannot recommend Ali enough. I cannot wait to see the full gallery of photos because I know they will be nothing short of perfect.
Cecelia W., 2 years ago
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Pop of Molly Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Columbia, 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
Molly was the first vendor that we booked for our October 2025 wedding and she was a star from the beginning! We set up a call, discussed our vision for our wedding and then moved forward with an easy to set-up payment plan for our photography package! It included engagement photoshoot and a full day of photography! Molly was very communicative and knowledgable and made us feel so comfortable. Highly recommend her for your next occasion!
Krystie O., 10 months ago
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Rudy C Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Columbia, VA

At Rudy C Photography, LLC, I specialize in capturing love stories with a blend of artistry and authenticity. From the quiet, intimate glances to the joyful, candid celebrations, I document each wedding day with care and intention. My goal is to provide not only beautiful images but a relaxed, heartfelt experience that allows couples to be fully present as I preserve the moments that will become their first family heirlooms.

Rudy is the most magical, caring, professional, thoughtful, unforgettable, and anything good you could say about a person. She has done my college grad as well as our engagement and wedding photos (and my sister in law’s maternity and newborn photos). Each time I work with her I am more blown away. She takes into account each persons comfort level in front of the camera, your Pinterest board, your favorite editing style, she plays music to make it feel more fun, etc. She is a dream to work with and I couldn’t recommend her more.
Abigail V., 3 months 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 Columbia, 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
I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Brayley. From start to finish, she was hands down one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. I originally found her on Instagram and immediately fell in love with her work. From our very first consultation, I knew I wanted her as our photographer. She was so incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and intentional with the questions she asked. She genuinely wanted to get to know us and make sure our personalities, vision, and overall vibe were a good fit for her photography style — and that level of care continued through the entire process. Once we booked her, she made everything SO easy. She checked in with us throughout the planning process, sent update emails, always offered to help however she could, and gave us the most detailed resources to prepare for the wedding day. She had checklists for detail photos, preference sheets, planning documents — seriously, everything you could possibly think of. I never once felt like I had to wonder what she needed from me because she had already thought of it. And then came the wedding day… Brayley was absolutely INCREDIBLE. We only booked her without a second photographer, and somehow she managed to capture our entire night so perfectly. She was everywhere without ever feeling intrusive. She never made us feel rushed or stressed, even when we were running a little behind while getting ready. She rolled with everything, kept things moving, and somehow even managed to wrangle all of the boys and get every group photo we wanted. What I loved most, though, was how much I trusted her creatively. We gave her the freedom to do what she does best, and she gave us photos that are more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. She captured the big moments, the tiny moments, the emotions, the people we love, and so many little pieces of our wedding that I didn’t even realize were happening at the time. Looking through our gallery genuinely feels like reliving our wedding night. I tear up EVERY SINGLE TIME I look through our photos. She didn’t just give us beautiful wedding pictures — she gave my husband and me the ability to go back and experience one of the best nights of our lives over and over again. If you are looking at Brayley’s work and considering booking her, DO IT. There is absolutely no one else I would have wanted behind the camera on our wedding day. She is talented, organized, patient, kind, creative, and just an absolute joy to work with. Brayley, THANK YOU for capturing our wedding so beautifully and giving us photos we will treasure for the rest of our lives. I truly cannot recommend you enough.
Sabrina P., 16 days ago
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Brandon Pickett Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, 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., 18 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 Columbia, 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!

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We planned our wedding from all the way across the country (Florida to California) so we already had challenges. From the beginning, the price was great and the photos looked promising, so we decided to go for it and we are so glad we did! Turned out to be well worth it. Michael connected with us immediately, assured us he would make it happen and not to worry about a thing. We communicated over the phone and through email, he always answered every time I called, ready to listen and note my requests. The day of, the photographer Michael booked for us, Michaela Gardener drove hours to be there for our special day and even brought an assistant. She was willing to be hands on all day, treated my children like family and even stayed late to capture extra shots. Her experience shows from her work. Both the DJ and Photographer arrived early to set up and are experienced business owners. The photos are great quality and high resolution. They came out so beautiful, even with our imperfect family and little ones running around, she somehow made us look great. We are so satisfied and blown away by how the pictures turned out that every little thing that didn’t go as planned that day just melted away because the photos just perfectly captured our love and the great time our guests had. Wedding planning can be very stressful and chaotic and so I’m very glad we found someone to make this part of the wedding easy. All within our budget. Two less things we had to stress about and lucky we could trust Michael. Very happy with our experience
Sofia&Jonathan D., a month ago

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