The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA

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266 Wedding Photographers in Richmond, VA

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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
My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 years 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
Working a wedding and knowing that Moy is going to be photographing the day is the icing on the cake as a makeup artist! He is friendly, edits the photos beautifully (honoring the makeup application as the brides want to be presented) and is cautious about lighting and any potential flashback. All the things a makeup artist could ask for :’) Weddings are a vendor team effort to bring the couple the most seamless and beautiful day they could ask for, and Moy is simply the best to work with!
Jasmine M., 5 months ago
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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
Black Pepper Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was fantastic - they were timely, professional, and personal, with an enthusiastic approach that made the experience truly enjoyable. The quality of their work was simply stunning, with breathtaking, extraordinary, and timeless photos that captured every precious moment of our special day. Chayil, our photographer, took charge to help manage the multiple people in our wedding party and family when we were feeling overwhelmed, and executed our photography needs flawlessly. She was super friendly and funny to work with, making our day exciting and memorable. Chayil is a wonderful person who really dedicates herself to your special day and stops at nothing to capture exactly what you want. She's a true life photographer who captures every life milestone in photographs that will last a lifetime. Chayil was also incredibly supportive and willing to work with whatever we asked of her - she was honestly such an amazing guest and vendor, even getting people out on the dance floor and making everyone smile and laugh all night long. Everyone who attended our wedding still tells me how great Chayil was and how lucky we were to have her with us and capturing our special day.
Bree S., a year 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
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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., 10 months 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
Allyse and Nick were amazing. They are absolute professionals, while also making everyone around them feel comfortable. Our pictures were incredible. Allyse has a keen eye and will do whatever it takes to get the best shot. She will not disappoint.
James M., a year ago
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Bindy Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Richmond, VA
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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 was the best!! We got the most amazing, beautiful & stunning engagement photos! She was the BEST!! so attentive & sweet!
Rachel, 3 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
  • Offer

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!

He took wonderful engagement photos and excited to see my wedding photos. He takes his time to get to know the couples and a funny guy. I got all kinds of compliments from friends and family about how much they liked our photographer. We were suppose to do a December wedding but some health issues happened and had to post pone. He was so understanding. I highly recommend hiring him!
Sarah, 10 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 (258 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
When I found Geroge Street and had our first meeting I knew this was who I was going to go with. They were able to answer all of my questions and were very transparent about their pricing. There was no hidden fees. They also worked with me on payment. Instead of 4 big payments they let me do monthly payments. Our photographer Scara was amazing. She made taking photos for hours a lot of fun. They turned out so good!! I cannot wait to get them printed out. Our wedding coordinator Nora was also a lot of help as well. Totally recommend George Street for your wedding photography.
Rachel B., 5 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
We can't recommend OLAS enough! Our photographer, Victoria, was amazing—super bubbly and made us feel comfortable right away during both our engagement and wedding shoots. She was so fun to work with while remaining highly professional and knowledgeable. The variety in our photos was incredible, but some of my favorites were the natural ones that perfectly captured our personalities. The rest of the OLAS team was also fantastic, helping us develop a detailed timeline and sharing portfolios of potential photographers to choose from. We received our photos quickly, and they were beautifully edited and of exceptional quality. Be sure to check out OLAS—and definitely ask for Victoria!
Ashlina C., a year 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
Ledd Lens LLC was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From our first meeting, Ledd was clear, consistent, and approachable in his communication. He took time to understand our vision and preferences. On the big day, Ledd and his team were engaging and patient, skillfully capturing all of the special moments while keeping things light and fun. The end result is a beautiful, detailed, and creative set of photos that we will treasure forever. Ledd delivered excellent quality and value. We highly recommend Ledd Lens LLC for wedding photography - they truly contributed to making our day special!
Jia Y., 2 years 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