The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA

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267 Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA

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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (323 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Richmond, VA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eivan’s Photography really met and exceeded my expectations! My photographer was so professional and the quality of work was amazing. I’m loving my wedding pictures and they have facilitated the process so much. This was the lowest priced company I found, but the quality was not compromised at all. Very pleasant experience over all!
Ana Z., 10 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (46 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Richmond, 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., 6 months ago
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Jesslyn McCartney Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000

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., 9 months ago
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Completely Captured 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000

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
We have known Liz for years and have been with her on her photo journey ever since! She has been our family photographer forever! We hired her & Jeff to capture our big day and we couldn’t have made a better choice! We also did our engagement shoot with them. They definitely know how to make you laugh for the camera and make you feel comfortable. We also choose to have our wedding videoed and we are obsessed with how our video came out, we couldn’t have asked for more. If you’re on the fence with who want as your team, it’s Liz! 1000/10 recommend.
Cheyenne C., a year ago
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Moments By Moy 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

Moy is a Richmond VA based wedding photographer who focuses on a mix of intentional, candid and editorial style of photography. With 8+ years of professional experience, his knowledge about helping couples to achieve their visual goals has become a second nature to the photography process. Serving photography and video services in the Richmond area, Moy also travels for weddings up and down the east coast. Moy has experience photographing destination weddings in Oregon, Colorado, and Vermont.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hire Moy!!! Moy is INCREDIBLE! We hired Moy for our elopement in Colorado and reception in Richmond, and he did our engagement pictures. Moy was amazing to work with! He is so fun and helped us open up and feel comfortable during shooting. He had such a great vision for each of our events, and they came out perfectly in the photos! We are obsessed with his photos and his style of photography! Our elopement in Colorado was extra special because it was just us, and Moy beautifully captured our marriage! I still cry every time I look at our pictures! He captured each of our events perfectly and he was amazing to work with! We would 1000% hire Moy again! Thank you so much Moy!
Sarah P., 5 months ago
Stephanie Jenkins Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500

*Where Adventure meets Luxury* Our team of seasoned pros has over a decade of experience in the wedding and portrait industry, making sure your one- of-a-kind moments are caught with attention to detail, love, and care. We're here to make sure you feel confident and have an amazing time during life's most special events. With our commitment to excellence, you can count on us to capture lives most precious moments in an authentic and heart felt way.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephanie was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. On our wedding day, she was calm, friendly, and on top of it. She and her second photographer struck the perfect balance of being professional and efficient while also feeling like casual friends, which made the entire experience feel natural and fun. My husband and I felt totally comfortable with her guidance and direction during photos, and she made the whole process so easy, even with unpredictable weather and changing light. She adapted quickly and found the perfect locations around our venue to make sure we got the best possible shots. We were so excited to receive sneak peeks shortly after the wedding, and the photos were absolutely stunning. The quality was flawless and just captured the beauty of our day. She also did our engagement session, and those remain some of our favorite photos ever (other than the wedding, of course). If you’re getting married in Virginia, I cannot recommend Stephanie Jenkins and her team enough. She captured our day perfectly, and we’re so grateful to have these memories to look back on forever.
Andrea G., 9 months ago
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Black Pepper Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,350

Hello! My name is Chayil (pronounced just like Kyle), and I am a photographer and creative storyteller with a focus on weddings, elopements, and lifestyle portraits. Taking photos since 2016, I lives to document the stories of every lovely human I get to meet. My ideal clients are laugh-loving, sun-chasing, care-freers (bonus points if you're a foodie too). I love the Washington D.C. and Richmond area, but I'll go wherever your story begins.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot even begin to write a review that expresses how obsessed I am with the photos and service we received from Chayil McGlotten, she truly knocked it out of the park. Chayil’s positive energy and friendly personality brings exactly the tone you need for your day. You could not find a better photographer if you’re looking for true to color, gorgeous photos, showcasing the love and story of the day, all while she also acts as the best hype woman you could ask for. I cannot recommend her and her team at Black Pepper Photography enough. We did our engagement photos at our venue, which ended up being on a fairly dreary day, but Chayil’s amazing skills still managed to highlight the beauty of the location and our excitement. She is incredibly easy to work with, quickly making us comfortable (especially my husband who is not a huge fan of taking pictures) by alternating smoothly between suggesting poses and taking candid photos if we were naturally in a good position. It was so hard to pick just a few photos for our Save the Dates when we received so many, despite having booked just a 30 minute session. On the wedding day, Chayil arrived with amazing energy, helping ease my nerves about the timeline and making sure I got every photo I wanted and then some! She also brought the videographer, who made the most stunning wedding video highlighting our special day. We have received our sneak peaks, and every photo is better than the last, they are all so flattering and gorgeous. Black Pepper Photography documented our day better than I could have ever dared to dream - thank you!!!
Emily Y., 5 months ago
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Jessica Erin Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

When looking through your photos in 10, 20, or even 50 years, you want each photo to spark a dozen timeless memories – like the chill of the autumn air, the way your dress swung to and fro, how your grandma couldn’t stop smiling the whole night, the taste of your new spouse’s lips, and countless more. You’re looking for true and honest evidence that brings you back and steadies you in these fleeting moments. You want to freeze your day just how it is and cherish it forever. Hey, I'm Jess! You're in the right place.

From the moment we first spoke, Jessica was so inviting, thoughtful, and professional. She was always timely in her communication and provided valuable insight on how to enhance the wedding experience and perspective through photography. When we first met at the engagement shoot and all the way through the wedding day, Jessica made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and genuinely seemed excited to be a part of our special day(s). The variety of beautiful photos captured our relationship as a whole and every unforgettable moment. Jessica laughed along with our families and friends, worked seamlessly with our planner and venue coordinator, and was just a joy to be around. We are so grateful to have such a wonderful collection of memories thanks to Jessica.
Isabelle & D., 5 months ago
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Lover Pics 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600

I’m Hadley Chittum (she/they), a documentary photographer based in Richmond, Virginia working for publications like the Guardian, New York Times, Teen Vogue, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more. I started Lover Pics out of a desire to photograph more intimate stories and to document human connection. Because of my photojournalism background, I prefer to photograph weddings by sitting back and letting the action unfold. My process and style will work best for a couple that wants to be present in the moment and not have too many forced, posed photo-ops. But trust I'll always be there with guidance when needed.

Hadley was a wonderful photographer for our special day!! Both posed and candid photos came out beautifully and we love them dearly. Hadley is also a wonderful communicator and a great person to be around! We will definitely ask her to photograph future events.
Jessi M., 7 months ago
Aly Hansen Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000

We are two wedding photographers specializing in vintage film for the modern wedding & couple. We offer a true documentary approach while still achieving magazine worthy editorial inspired imagery. People hire us for our laid back yet commanding approach. We know what we're doing and we create beautiful photographs for you and your loved ones.

Aly is a joy to work with. She’s incredibly professional, but she’s also really kind and charming. Photographers need to be multi-skilled in many ways, including technical ability with social skills. She’s just fun to be around. She knows how to direct her subjects. And she takes photos of my husband and I jumping in a pool. Aly is rad.
Allison C., a year ago
Sweetspire Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Richmond, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $300

Sweetspire Photos is a Virginia based photo service run by Shannon Lowe. For over a decade, she’s been capturing intimate weddings and heartfelt ceremonies. She uses a combination of digital and film photography to turn fleeting moments into lasting memories.

My fiancé reached out to Shannon for her help with photographing our engagement. Not only was the engagement a surprise to me, but so was Shannon and the gorgeous pictures she took!! I am overjoyed to have these photos to look back on - they are more perfect than I ever could have dreamed up. She was so calm - and let us just be us while she took pictures. I can’t wait for her to photograph our wedding!
Callie F., 2 months ago
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Allyse Pulliam Photography Inc. 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Richmond, 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
We had a COVID disaster strike just days before our wedding when our photographer canceled. We called around to nearly 20 photographers in the area 3 days before and Allyse was an immediate fit. She offered to shoot the event on her off-day and not only that, but got her husband to support with groomsman prep. This was something we weren’t even planning on having. Alyse was extremely punctual, professional and we cannot thank her enough for making the day that much more special. During the shoots and the day, she expertly managed the shots, participants and guests. She gave us all the shots we specifically asked for and added so many more all the while making the shots fun and exciting. She worked well with kids and kept the experience light and fun. She gave excellent direction to ensure the best photo, which my wife and I need because we are not used to doing photo shoots. We cannot say enough good about Alyse and her husband. They literally saved our wedding.
Raven S., a year ago
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Bindy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Richmond, VA
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Juliette. I’m a Richmond-based wedding photographer who loves capturing real moments and genuine connection. Photography has always had my heart, and I feel incredibly lucky to turn that love into work I truly care about. On your wedding day, I’m there to make things feel easy. I help with timelines, keep things moving, and make sure you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. Think calm energy, gentle guidance, and photos that actually feel like your day. If you’re looking for someone who cares deeply about your experience and the moments that matter most, I’d love to work with you

Bindy Photography provided the perfect communication and excellent work ethic to capture our special day. When the weather did not cooperate, Bindy Photography helped move things and adjust our schedule to ensure we still got beautiful pictures on what could have been a very bad stormy day. We could not thank Bindy Photography enough for the help in making our wedding day perfect!
Bobbie H., 4 months ago
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Colleen Megan Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Richmond, VA

As time passes I want you to look back through all your photographs and have all of those memories come pouring back into your mind. The moments of love, celebration, joy, the stuff you never want to forget. I'm here to help you cherish your once-in-a-lifetime love story, and celebrate your greatest achievements, and adventures! I want to celebrate it all with you!

We booked Colleen to do a wedding redo shoot 2 years after a hurricane swept through our wedding day. Due to a few different issues with our original photographer, we decided to change gears after Colleen was recommended to us by a good friend. Off the bat, Colleen was super flexible to schedule with and seemed so excited about our vision! During our shoot, Colleen made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. Something I appreciated so much was that she made sure to place emphasis on the things she knew would matter to me- for instance, she asked me if I have a “good side”, fixed my hair and necklace between takes, made sure my dress was lying appropriately, and gave flawless posing direction. Initially I was nervous that Colleen would think my wishes to be unachievable; however, she delivered everything I wanted- and then some! Colleen gave us more photos in a (less than) 2hr shoot than our wedding photographer gave us in a 12hr day. Her photos captured my exact vision- artistic, romantic, seductive, modern- all tied in a beautiful Christmas bow! Something else worth mentioning- Colleen left our shoot and *immediately* began working on edits. We were sent multiple sneak peaks DAY OF, and dozens more the following day! Entire album was completed with hundreds of shots by 10 days out. We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience with Colleen and these photos that we can cherish for years. Thank you Colleen!
Jamie B., 5 months ago
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Memories By PJ 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,895
  • Serves Richmond, VA

Stop performing for your wedding photos. Most couples worry their wedding will feel like one long, awkward photoshoot. I believe you should be the guest of honor, not the subject of a performance. I’m PJ, your Richmond-based "friend with cameras," and I protect your space so you can focus on the loud laughter and unscripted magic while I capture it all in a way that is vibrant, bold, and unmistakably you. With over 200 weddings captured since 2009, I’ll make sure your day feels easy and your gallery feels honest. Message me here on Zola to see if I’m free for your adventure!

PJ was great to work with leading up to and during our big day. His process is very natural, very laid back and unobtrusive. We chose PJ based on the cool intensity of his work, and he did not disappoint. And while I feel like a fish out of water in front of a camera, he captured such amazing shots that will memorialize our special day for a lifetime. My husband and I highly recommend PJ and would love to work with him again in the future!
Amber, 24 days ago
Tessa Anne Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Richmond, VA

Documenting connection and intimacy through every season of life. My mission as an artist is to tell a story through capturing meaningful connection and intimacy in your images. I’m a Virginia based, caffeine fueled lover of waffles, animals, nature, 80’s everything, mom life, and as you could guess by now, capturing all things love induced. I specialize in documenting elopements and micro weddings (more intimate weddings- 30 people or less). I take on 4-5 larger weddings (30+) per year! I also photography engagement and couple sessions (including maternity)!

Nothing is more stressful than unclear communication and unmet expectations—especially when hiring a photographer for such a special moment in your life. With Tessa, you’ll never have to worry about that. She is an absolute dream to work with! From start to finish, she makes the experience fun, effortless, and stress-free. Not only is she incredibly professional, but she also brings such a fun and uplifting energy to every session. Her talent speaks for itself—she captures the most breathtaking, natural, and timeless images that you will cherish forever. I’ve worked with other photographers in the past and had regrets, but never with Tessa. Every single photo is a treasure. If you want engagement or wedding photos that truly reflect your love story and feel like you, do yourself a favor and book Tessa. You will be so glad you did!
Brittany F., a year ago
Amanda Arnold Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Richmond, VA

Hi! I'm Amanda, a wedding photographer documenting honest, love-filled moments. At the heart of every wedding lies a beautiful tapestry of love and friendship, woven with moments that are as unique as the bonds you share. Our photography is a celebration of those honest, love-filled moments, artfully documented to reflect the warmth and joy of your special day. Imagine photographs that capture a fleeting moment but also tell the story of your journey together. My mission is to help you be fully present, savoring each shared glance and joyful laugh with those who mean the most to you.

We cannot get over our wedding photos! They are absolutely PERFECT!! Amanda did an amazing job capturing so many beautiful moments throughout our day. I was so nervous about selecting a photographer, but when we talked with Amanda, I knew she would be the perfect addition to our special day...she was personable and had so much patience answering all our questions. And when it came time for our engagement session, it was like we were spending time with a friend. We felt so comfortable having her take our photos. Thank you for everything! You were one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day!
Katie, a year ago
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George Street Photo and Video 
Rating: 4.9 (265 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Richmond, 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., 3 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (89 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Richmond, 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
Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, they provided frequent check-ins and communication leading up to the big day, which put us at ease. On the wedding day, Lesleann was amazing - she was so sweet, hardworking, and handled our crazy families with incredible grace and patience. The quality of their work was truly 10/10, and the value was exceptional. We couldn't thank Lesleann and the Once Like a Spark team enough for capturing our special day so beautifully.
Nathalee S., 10 months ago
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Megan Rei Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Richmond, 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., 7 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Richmond, 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 photographer, Jonathan, and his assistant, were absolutely amazing. They arrived early, were flexible and really accommodating to our vision. They also really hustled! They took advantage of every spare moment they had to get additional photos, and kept us on schedule super tightly. They even carried around things like bottles of water for me (the bride) as we took lots of photos in the hot upper floor of the venue. Many guests also mentioned how beautifully the photos turned out. However, we did have an issue in which, due to an injury to the editor's hand, we did not receive our photos in the agreed-upon timeframe. Had we been informed of this delay ahead of time, we would not have had any issue just waiting a bit longer. The main concern was that we weren't alerted of this delay until after the initial deadline had passed. We did request a discount due to this, which they accommodated. And the photos did still turn out amazing!
Amanda W., 3 months ago
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Promani Weddings 
Rating: 4.9 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Richmond, 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
Working with Promani Weddings was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and Lola and Nathan were the dream team that made it all come to life. Their expertise and creativity truly captured the magic of our day, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Lola, our photographer, was an absolute joy to work with. Her ability to capture candid moments as well as beautiful posed shots was incredible. She has an eye for detail and a knack for making everyone feel at ease, which resulted in a stunning collection of photos that perfectly reflect the emotion and beauty of our wedding day. Her friendly demeanor and professionalism made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. We so appreciated her help in developing our wedding time-line, and her flexibility and leadership when it needed to be altered. Nathan, our videographer, was equally fantastic. His skill in creating a cinematic experience was remarkable. He captured all the important moments, and was so much fun to work with throughout the day. Together, Lola and Nathan from Promani Weddings provided a seamless and memorable experience. Their talent, professionalism, and dedication were evident throughout the entire process, and we are thrilled with the final results. If you’re looking for a photo and video team that delivers exceptional work with a personal touch, Promani Weddings is the perfect choice. Thank you, Lola and Nathan, for preserving our special day in such an extraordinary way!
Jessica S., 2 years ago