The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Columbia, VA

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254 Wedding Photographers in Columbia, VA

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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • 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

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My husband and I were from out of town and hired Sean to photograph us at a Christmas gala at the place we got married. He was accommodating to last minute changes to make the most of the session and even went above and beyond to make it happen. Upon first impression, he was upbeat and had a vision. We were outside in sub 30 degree weather with fading evening light as well as low light inside a building and he was up for the challenge. We ended up with beautiful images in less than ideal conditions and that is what makes a great photographer. Sean has a sense of humor and an eye for that perfect photograph. He was fun to work with and his heart for people and creativity shows through. Thank you Sean for capturing this time in our lives.
Julia M., a year ago
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Pop of Molly Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • 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
From the moment we first connected with Molly from Pop of Molly Photography & Design, her communication was quick and professional. Her work is truly stunning - she has such a talent for capturing beautifully composed, tasteful shots that perfectly encapsulate all the special moments of our wedding day. Molly made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera, guiding us seamlessly through poses. She has a special knack for finding the perfect angles to document every detail. We are thrilled with the gorgeous photos she delivered, and can't wait to work with Molly again for future family portraits. Her exceptional service and the high quality of her work make her an incredible value.
Kate M., 8 months 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
Eilish is an artist in the truest form of the word, because every single one of her photos will make you feel something. She photographed our wedding and we literally could not believe how beautifully she captured every moment of the day. My husband and I are probably the most awkward people in front of the camera, but Eilish made us feel 100% comfortable. It never felt like a photo shoot, and because of that, we were able to stay fully present. She brought such a calm, sweet, and grounded energy, and just captured the day naturally as it unfolded. We also set aside some time for couples portraits and it was honestly one of the most relaxed and memorable parts of the day. She and her second shooter, Cecilia, made the day run so smoothly and were true professionals. Eilish had excellent communication with us since we first got in touch, and shared so much helpful information and a detailed questionnaire leading up to the day. It's clear that she puts so much thought and care into each couple that she photographs. And of course, we are SO obsessed with both the film and digital photos that we received in our final gallery! We loved Eilish's style because it is unique, timeless, and nostalgic all at once, and I can't believe we now have our own photos to look at for years to come.
Caitlin, 9 months ago
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Lûmiere de Soi 
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Columbia, VA

A little about us, Lumière de Soi is a woman owned, joy focused, candid moment capturing, cat loving, nature obsessed photography studio serving Charlottesville and Central Virginia. Our studio is proud to be an inclusive space, photographing all bodies and all forms of love. We offer coverage for weddings and elopements as well as portrait services.

Awarded Best of Zola
We met Gailan and Amanda at a bridal show and after seeing their photos at the bridal show I was immediately set on using them. We started talking to them shortly after about details and their communication was great. They responded quickly, they are super friendly, and each time we talked we had lots of laughs. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. The photos they captured are truly stunning. I have looked at them over and over since getting them back and know I will continue to do so forever. We are so grateful to have had such wonderful people photograph our special day and be a part of the process. I would and will recommend them to anyone and everyone who is looking for a photographer!
Cassidy K., 5 months ago
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Cecilia Photography Co 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • 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., a year 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.

Ayesha was an absolute dream to work with! She was so good about planning all the different kinds of shots we wanted ahead of time. She was willing to get on as many phone calls with me as needed during the planning process (I had so many questions beforehand)! And she was wonderful at reminding me of all the different kinds of photos/portraits we should get. Our wedding was a typical South Asian wedding, which meant we had 3 different days of events, and Ayesha covered all of them flawlessly. Needless to say, it was A LOT for one photographer to handle, but she did it all beautifully and we (including our families) couldn't be happier with the final photos. We cannot recommend her enough!
Lena & F., 5 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., 6 years ago
Amanda Maglione Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 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."

Amanda was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! I can't say enough great things about Amanda. She is incredibly talented and the consummate professional. We went a non-traditional route for our wedding, deciding to get married in the morning off the blue ridge parkway, and then hike up to the top of humpback rocks with our guests to celebrate our marriage at the top of a mountain. That meant having Amanda get up early to capture the ceremony and then do the hike with us (haha!). She was incredible, and brought along her photographer friend to help during the morning to get all the action. Later that evening, she met back up with us when we cleaned up for some portraits with family, and some of our absolute favorite couple photos we've ever taken on the downtown mall. I don't feel like words do justice -- the photos of our memories say everything I couldn't ever possibly put into words. I should also mention that thanks to her phenomenal photos, we were one of the couples selected for a Cville wedding magazine issue! Amanda is one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. We will always be thankful for her and think of her often when we pass our beautiful canvas photos of that day hanging around our house. :)
Mary K., 5 years ago
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George Street Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (268 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Columbia, VA
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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 an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was easy, organized, and professional, which put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. For the day of our wedding, they helped create a detailed and refined schedule to ensure we captured all the moments we wanted. They were extremely knowledgeable about our priorities for the photos and videos. We also really enjoyed our engagement session with them, as it allowed us to get comfortable in front of the camera. The quality of their work is truly timeless, professional, clean, and diverse with the array of candids and posed pictures - the photos and videos they delivered are exactly what we had envisioned and more. We couldn't be happier with the value they provided and would highly recommend George Street Photo and Video to any couple planning their wedding.
Sydney C., 8 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (91 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
I had the best experience with OLAS! From engagement photos to the wedding, Graham was our photographer and he was excellent! He is super quick and officiant. We wanted to make sure we would have ample time with our guests at our wedding and not waste too much time on photos and Graham made that happen. He was so quick it almost didn't seem like I was even ready for the photo to be taken, but sure enough when my sneak peaks came back, they were all breath taking and amazing, I can't even choose one. He knows what he is doing, the right lighting, the right camera settings, and captures the most special moments that we will forever cherish and relive through for the rest of our lives. The entire entourage, including the videographer was also so amazing, friendly, funny, and engaging. Thank you OLAS for capturing the best day of our lives!
Christina M., a year ago
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Megan Rei Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (47 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
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., 8 months ago
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Promani Weddings 
Rating: 4.9 (44 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. You can explore full pricing, sample galleries, and more on our website. Send an inquiry whenever you’re ready — I respond quickly and can’t wait to hear what you’re dreaming up.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding photography experience with Promani Weddings was great.
Brendan O., a year ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 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. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. 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
The entire experience from when we booked with them to our wedding day was stress free. They directed us on how to pose and worked really well with the other vendors we had that day. The pictures came out looking amazing. They are really amazing at what they do. I would recommend them to anyone that's looking for a great team to capture their special day.
Sarah and J., 8 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 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
I have followed Heather since she started and it has been so amazing watching her grow! Her and her team work so well to make your day special and made my visions come to life. I’m so happy she was able to capture so many memories of those closest to me. These photos will hang on my wall and be passed down for generations. I included just a few because they are truly something special!
Shannon, 2 years ago
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Cesario Mendez Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, VA

When I am not behind the camera or editing photos, I enjoy short Uber rides to bottomless brunch on the weekends; right now mimosas and I kinda have a thing going on! I have a special relationship with bourbon and FIRMLY believe in putting food on the grill during late afternoons should be the norm. I am blessed to be married to the happiest person on earth (I am so serious), who just happens to double as my favorite person. She keeps me grounded and never fails to remind me how great she is.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was great to work with Cesar. From the moment we had our introductory call with him, we were drawn in by his authenticity, humor and laid back energy. We knew he was a good fit for a day that we wanted to keep positive, low-stress, and focused. When it came time for him to give instructions for couple and family shoots, he was confident and cool. In fact, many of our guests went out of their way to share how impressed they were with Cesar. He did a great job capturing our daytime wedding despite the quick change from cloudy and rainy to a bright springtime sun. He struck the perfect balance of positioning himself well to get great shots without being conspicuous or obtrusive. I plan to hire Cesar for other events in the future and recommend that my friends do the same.
Sarah and D., a year ago
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Allyse Pulliam Photography Inc. 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Allyse Pulliam Photography Inc. is a wife and husband partnership between award-winning Richmond Times Dispatch photojournalist Allyse Pulliam and wedding photographer extraordinaire Nick Gross. We are down-to-earth, fun, and flexible, and we love our jobs. Our goal is to capture joyful, emotional, and artistic photos of your day and for you to feel happy and comfortable while we do it. We don't care who you are, where you are from, what you did (but extra points if it was cool), as long as you love each other. We are currently located in Richmond, VA and will happily travel to anywhere you may be

Awarded Best of Zola
Allyse and Nick are two of the most stellar people I know, and they have come together to create the perfect business: a husband and wife team capturing moments forever. If anyone knows true love, it's them, and let alone getting the most epic photo, it's also them. Allyse and Nick are professionals who take stunning pictures in any season and setting! They are masters of lighting and finding the perfect moment. I have known them both for many years and have watched them grow in their photo careers and then move into creating their wedding photo business. They have photographed many friends' weddings and friends of friends, never to disappoint! Allyse has always had the gift of capturing the right moment, whether in her work overseas, photojournalism, or later in weddings, and she never ceased to amaze me or anyone I know. Her photos have always been so powerful, and her reputation shows it. Nick's creative and whimsical photos matched her style, and when they met, they grew further together, making them the talent powerhouse they are today. Nick and Allyse are the team to hire if you want your typical and not-so-typical photos. They are fun and witty artists with cameras! They will capture all of the fairy tale moments, the getting ready shots, and the memory photos you will treasure forever, but they will also create the laughs that make the photos you never even thought of happening! Their style and approach of helping you through those beautiful yet stressful hours that lead up to the big moment with humor and charm is also why you will love them! These are the moments where they will get the best photos of you, your family, and then of you and your one and only. They both have the clever eye to capture the moments that later, upon looking at the pictures, you will think, WOW, how did they get that? Allyse and Nick are the team you want to capture your wedding if not for their charm and talent but their ability to quickly make a stressful day flow while capturing the best moments you will cherish forever.
Shauna Christine M., a year ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Columbia, VA
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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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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Columbia, VA

Looking for top-level budget friendly local photographer? We proudly hold a 100% 5-star rating from over 17,000 weddings nationwide, making us a trusted choice for capturing your special moments. Why spend thousands when you can get exceptional quality for much less? Our wedding photography begins at $499. We specialize in natural-color photography and provide a custom online album to easily share your memories with family and friends, and we offer wholesale prices on professional prints as well! . We also provide local DJs and video services with budget-friendly packages to complete your celebration.

Awarded Best of Zola
Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer Nationwide was an amazing choice for our wedding day. From our first interaction, they were incredibly open-minded and responsive, working closely with us to understand our vision and preferences. Their communication was top-notch, and they arrived on the day with perfect timing, capturing all the special moments seamlessly. The quality of their work was truly amazing - the photos they delivered were stunning and on-trend, providing incredible value for the investment. We are thrilled with the beautiful memories they helped create, and would highly recommend Spectacular Photographer to any couple planning their wedding.
Marisol B., a year ago
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Jac&Mac Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Columbia, VA

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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Alysa Segovia Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, VA

I'm an elopement and small wedding photographer based out of Virginia committed to providing the best photography experience to my couples. My style is natural, photojournalistic, and authentic. I take the time to get to know you and work with you to capture beautiful moments that are sincere and candid. I won't miss a thing, from the first kiss to the captivating laughs to the small, intimate moments that no one else sees.

Awarded Best of Zola
I really struggled when picking a photographer because much of our wedding was happening indoors (early December wedding). I wanted gorgeous photography with a warm, cozy feel. Alysa’s photos here on Zola were the first I’d seen where I truly loved the style. I’m so glad we found her!!!! She gave us the cozy feel I was going for and she is the most pleasant person to work with! She made my husband and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She did both our engagement (and helped us select a location for that) and wedding. We highly recommend Alysa! She is spectacular and takes the most stunning photos!!!
Frances, a year ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Columbia, 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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Love Story By Aira Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Columbia, 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, no posing, no pressure. Just you, being completely yourselves. I take on limited weddings each year. If your date is available — let’s talk.

Our experience with Love Story By Aira Photography was truly outstanding. Aira and her second photographer were extremely professional, cooperative, and flexible throughout the entire process. Their communication was excellent, and they were very accommodating of our specific requests. The quality of their work was superb - the photos they captured were perfect, with Aira expertly finding the best angles to showcase our special day. She brought a second photographer which helped everything run smoothly. Aira was also very affordable, and I would highly recommend her services to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer. We are thrilled with the beautiful photos that will help us cherish our wedding memories forever.
Shawnie D., 5 months ago

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