The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Staunton, VA

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173 Wedding Photographers in Staunton, VA

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Pop of Molly Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Staunton, 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.

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We hired Molly as our photographer for our micro wedding in Shenandoah National Park. She was amazing to work with from beginning to end. From hearing out our ideas, giving us pointers, and researching the area for us to get our best pictures. She is everything you want in a candid wedding photographer and we couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you, Molly!!
Deven C., 2 years ago
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Rudy C Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

Rudy is the most magical, caring, professional, thoughtful, unforgettable, and anything good you could say about a person. She has done my college grad as well as our engagement and wedding photos (and my sister in law’s maternity and newborn photos). Each time I work with her I am more blown away. She takes into account each persons comfort level in front of the camera, your Pinterest board, your favorite editing style, she plays music to make it feel more fun, etc. She is a dream to work with and I couldn’t recommend her more.
Abigail V., 3 months ago
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Megan Aldhizer Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,550
  • Serves Staunton, VA

I am a wedding and portrait photographer serving Virginia and beyond. I have been taking photos since I was able to hold a camera and am so incredibly passionate about capturing moments and storytelling through the art of photography!

From the moment we reached out to Megan for our engagement photos, we were impressed by her clear, prompt, and fun communication style. Megan has a bubbly, celebratory energy that made the photo session an absolute joy. The final photos were absolutely gorgeous - Megan has a great eye for beautiful shots. While we ultimately went with a different photographer for our wedding day due to budget constraints (he is a friend of a friend who is a professional and offered us a discount we couldn’t not accept), I am confident Megan would have done an incredible job capturing all the special moments of our big day. Her affordable and stunning portfolio make her an excellent value for any couple planning their wedding.
The B., 2 years ago
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Jessica Rabelo Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (62 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Staunton, VA
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Hi, its Jessica, I am a couples and wedding photographer based in Virginia. My clients are so special that they find themselves a friend for a lifetime, not just another wedding vendor. I take time to know you! I love learning about your love story, the proposal, etc. I am hopeless romantic, so I will probably shed a tear at every wedding I attend or photograph.

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We decided to go with Jessica for our engagement photos and wedding photos. She was amazing and did not disappoint! She made the process so easy, helped guide us with questions, ideas and her own personal experience. She is super bubbly and so easy to get along with she made the photography process so comfortable for us! — All of our final products look amazing!! Ps. Stephanie our second photographer for the day was also great!
Mr. & M., 2 years ago
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Megan Rei Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Staunton, 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.

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We loved working with Megan for both our engagement and wedding photos! She’s so easy to work with and gave us great pictures. For our Old Town Alexandria engagement shoot, she gave us great tips and was so sweet with our senior dog and his quirks. At our Spy Museum wedding, she captured beautiful rooftop and indoor photos that are so true to our bright colors and got some great candid shots. Megan made us feel so at ease that we hardly noticed the camera. We are beyond happy with our photos and couldn’t recommend her more!
Sandra J., a year ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Staunton, 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., 10 months ago
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Yin Futography 
Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

From start to finish, Yin was so much more than just our photographer, he truly felt like a friend. From our engagement photos to our wedding day and everything in between, he was there every step of the way. He went above and beyond, from venue meetups to thoughtful location scouting, making us feel completely supported and at ease throughout the entire process. His co-shooter, Nika, was equally incredible—professional, kind, and such a calming presence on the day. Together, they made the entire experience feel effortless and fun, while still capturing every meaningful moment so beautifully. Honestly, Yin doesn’t even need reviews (his work speaks for itself) but we feel so grateful to have worked with someone so talented, genuine, and invested in telling our story. We couldn’t have asked for a better team to document such an important chapter of our lives.
Rosemary K., 8 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (44 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

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As wedding planners, we loved working with them on our recent South Asian Fusion Wedding! The photos were beautiful and we can't wait for the next time we work together!
The Yellow R., a year ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Staunton, 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
You know when you meet someone and it feels like you've been friends forever? That's Heather for you! Heather is fun, kind, warm, and will be your ultimate hype girl! Aside from being an awesome human, Heather is a talented photographer. Don't know how to pose and feel super awkward in front of a camera like me? No worries, Heather's got you! She'll direct you on how to stand, how to put your hands, how your face should look, give you hot tips... all of it! She also has a sharp eye for beautiful landscapes. You're in good hands and will have cute photos, I promise. In addition to Heather, we were lucky enough to work with her videographer, Andrew, and another shooter from her team. The entire HCP team was so fun to work with you and will put you right at ease. I've gotten to do 3 shoots with Heather to date and am incredibly pleased with how our photos have come out. In fact, I haven't even gotten the final album for our wedding yet (just previews) and i'm STILL impressed! If you have the opportunity to work with this team, take it. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Phi B., 2 years ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Ali was such a pleasure to work with and she captured both our wedding day and engagement photos perfectly! Besides for being incredibly smart and easy to work with she is also incredibly talented. Just the sneak peak of wedding photos we’ve gotten back are beautiful and perfectly capture the energy of our wedding day. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
Emily H., 2 years ago
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Brandon Pickett Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA
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I’m Brandon, a documentary wedding photographer based in Charlotte, NC. I photograph weddings with a candid, observant approach, focusing on the real moments, relationships, and atmosphere that make your day yours. I’ll give you direction when needed, but I won’t turn your wedding into a photoshoot. From quiet moments to wild dance floors, I want your photographs to bring you back to how your wedding actually felt. Available throughout Charlotte, the Carolina's and all across the East Coast. I shoot both digital + film for weddings.

From our first conversation with Brandon Pickett, we knew we had found our photographer. He stayed in touch before the wedding and even met with us in person to go over all the details, which made us feel completely prepared and at ease. On our full day at St. Mary's Chapel in Charlotte, Brandon had such a smooth presence that we barely noticed he was there capturing everything. His photos are absolutely stunning and totally unique—we will cherish them forever. Brandon communicated clearly throughout the entire process and went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and we highly recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer.
Jess B., 19 days ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

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Darrell from Nationwide Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer was incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the entire wedding planning process. He took his time and made sure I got every single photo I wanted to capture on our special day. Darrell contributed to making our wedding day feel so special by ensuring every detail felt important, keeping me relaxed and happy, and making sure everything ran smoothly. His professionalism and passion for his work were evident in the beautiful photos he delivered that we will cherish forever. I would highly recommend Nationwide Spectacular Photographer to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Taylor L., a year ago
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Cecilia Harvard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Cecilia is a talented photographer, skilled editor, and an absolute joy to be around. During the reception, many people came over to tell me how wonderful and professional she was. She's clear with her communication and expectations, and she ensures that she knows your wants/needs for the day. I felt at ease knowing I could trust one of the most important parts of our wedding to her. And WOW, did she deliver! We just got our full album back and I am blown away by the quality. Cecilia captured our day perfectly and I love being able to relive the day over and over again. She's amazing, I would book her for my wedding 1000 over!
Alannah M., 9 months ago
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Pluvia Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Staunton, VA
  • Offer

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

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We had an amazing experience working with Pluvia Studios as our wedding photographer and videographer. He was incredibly intentional and truly listened to the shots and edits we wanted, which made the final video feel so personal and meaningful. Especially since our wedding was at different locations in San Francisco, Presidio, and our local church, I loved how our package cohesively looked natural, fresh and beautiful. During our first intake call he was concise and walked through the package we were interested in. We were in awe by the timeless and beautiful photo gallery and videos we received that we’ll cherish for a lifetime. JayDee was also very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. We’re so grateful to have our day captured so beautifully and highly recommend him and his team.
Judy T., 7 months ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (26 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA
  • Offer

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

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I cannot recommend working with Sophia enough. She was communicative, prompt and very efficient. She really worked with us what we wanted for the day in a short time frame and the photos just speak for themselves. We truly could not be happier that we chose to work with her!
Lucy B., 2 years ago
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Love Story By Aira Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (24 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

From the moment we first spoke with Aira, we knew she would be the perfect photographer to capture our wedding day. Her communication style is easy and open, making the entire process stress-free. Aira's work is truly timeless, perfectly depicting our fairy-tale love story. She beautifully executed and guided us throughout the whole day, offering unique ideas that were both classic and fun. Aira went above and beyond, not only being incredibly professional and detailed, but also bringing a warm, contagious presence that put us at ease. We absolutely recommend Aira to any couple who wants their love story captured in the most magical way.
Jennifer C., 9 months ago
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Alysa Segovia Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (21 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Staunton, 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.

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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 Staunton, 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.

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

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

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Elena is a very delightful photographer to work with. She is has a very creative eye and thought process, and is able to get from great concepts to the delivery of gorgeous and beautiful photos. She is very professional and is willing to go the extra mile to get ALL the shots. I was so pleased with the photos she took of my wedding florals; I think she must have sprinkled some fairy dust on those flowers to get the gorgeous images that she did. I would choose to work with her again and again.
Jan Trent, 2 years ago
Emie's Photo LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

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

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

Precious Pics White Glove was a great choice for our wedding photography. I liked their communication style, they were responsive and kept us informed throughout the process. The quality of their work was just as I wanted, capturing all the special moments beautifully. They provided a detailed timeline to help keep us on schedule, which was really helpful. My only wish is that our wedding videos were a bit longer, as I think there was more footage they could have included. However, they explained this would affect the overall look, so I understand their decision. Overall, our experience with Precious Pics White Glove was very positive and I would recommend them to other couples.
Rosela, a year ago
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Hannah Lockaby Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I'm a wedding coordinator, and working with Hannah was SUCH a dream. She was responsive, extremely kind, helpful, and totally on top of her game at the wedding we worked together. I didn't have to worry if she was on time or ready for the next event - she was always there, ready and smiling! Her pictures were also perfect - the editing was just what the couple wanted, and she returned them quickly. Highly recommend her!
Michelle Lewis, 2 years ago
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MTD Photo Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA
  • Offer

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We booked Maria to photograph our wedding which is such a special once in a lifetime opportunity and Let me just say she did an OUTSTANDING job!! Maria was the nicest and most fun photographer I have ever had. She will make sure all your request are met and more! I truly believe that this isn’t just a job to her but it’s a passion and it shows in her work. I would recommend Maria 100x over again
Amiaha C., 3 months ago
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Sravya Khasnavees Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Staunton, VA

My work is inspired by romantic minimalism, modern elegance, and non-traditional perspectives. From stolen glances to joyous celebrations, I strive to capture what is at the heart of your relationship, weaving together a narrative that is uniquely yours. I blend a unique mix of documentary and editorial style photography in my craft: the documentary style to capture the events of your day in close detail, and the editorial style to provide copious amounts of posing guidance so you and your loved ones feel confident that you look like your absolute best in your photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
After interviewing a few photographers for my proposal, Sravya clearly stood out to me as the best one for the job. She was very responsive, flexible, and kind. Most importantly, I loved her vision and support day of during the shoot. Her artistic eye made the photos turn out beautiful! She also delivered all of the pictures on time. Highly recommend working with Sravya!
Ivo C., 2 years ago
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Jesslyn McCartney Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

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

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

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

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

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Ozan was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He has such a warm and professional presence that instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Every photo he captured feels natural, full of emotion, and beautifully composed.
Jon, a year ago
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Completely Captured 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

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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., 2 years ago
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Stefani Ribeiro Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Staunton, VA

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

Ahh, what can I say about my favorite photographer!!! I've already done 3 beautiful shoots with her, one photo more beautiful than the other and they always become my screensaver for everything, cell phone, computer, iPad!!! Her work is incredible, she's always super patient, helps with every pose... gives tips on what to do as it's very common for us to be shy in front of the camera. Besides that, the way she delivers the photos shows love in every detail, beautiful details by the way. I highly recommend having your photos with her, she's the best.
Daniele B., a year ago
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Bringer of Light Studios 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Staunton, VA

My name is Luca, and I’m the artist behind Bringer of Light Photography. A solo-run, heart-driven, editorial-meets-documentary brand for the tender-hearted & brave. My work is built on the idea that photographs are not just decorations, but inheritances. I’ll meet you where you are. awkward, giddy, tearful, reverent, undone - and we’ll co-create something beautiful. This is not a factory. It’s me, showing up with my whole heart to create something that feels true to you. If you want your story told with integrity, emotion, and reverence, you're in the right place. I'm so excited to meet you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Luca as our wedding photographer was hands down one of the best decisions we made during the entire planning process. From our very first conversation, I knew we were in the presence of someone not just with technical skill, but with a heart for people, and an artist’s eye for light and emotion. Luca somehow managed to be everywhere at once, catching every moment we didn’t even realize was happening. Her ability to capture the feeling of the day, not just the events, still blows my mind. Our sneak peeks came within 24 hours and made me cry happy tears all over again. The full gallery? I can’t even explain. We didn’t just receive photos. We received a gift that I’ll be showing my grandchildren one day, saying, “This was the day I married your grandpa.” Luca, thank you for treating our day like it mattered to you, too. For anyone even thinking about booking her: do it before someone else gets your date. Seriously.
Rae'keisha D., a year ago