Formally Heather S. Hughes, Heather Hughes Ostermaier is an international award-winning photojournalist with over a decade of experience...rking for newspapers and magazines and has captured over 80 wedding stories since 2003. After graduating from Ohio University with a bachelor's in Visual Communications, she was named Virginia's Small Newspaper Photographer of the Year, won 1st Place Feature Picture Story in the Best of Photojournalism international competition, and has won numerous awards for her sports photography from the Virginia News Photographer's Association and from the Wedding Photojournalist Association for her wedding photography over the years.
She has photographed several high-profile events including the attacks on 9/11 at the Pentagon, the LPGA in Williamsburg, President Bush, and Queen Elizabeth's visit to Virginia. Heather's passion for telling stories & capturing moments led her away from her staff position at the newspaper and into the wedding photography business full time in 2008, with her husband Rob joining her part time, and she now does editorial work for national publications including LaVie Claire magazine & USA Today and travels all over Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and North Carolina for wedding work. Heather limits herself to about 30 weddings a year so she can provide personal attention to every couple and is known for capturing the unique moments & details that make every wedding special.Read More
Mike Topham is a former member of the White House Press Corps. and covered President Reagan at the White House and on the road. Mike...s issued a White House Press Photographers Pass in 1982. Other assignments include the Geneva Arms Talks, the famine in Ethiopia, The booming Japanese Economy, the fighting in Lebanon, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a day with US Senator John Kerry, several US Hurricanes and coverage of war torn Darfur. Now Mike works to provide magazine quality wedding photos to his clients in Virginia, DC, Maryland and worldwide. The Knot Best of Weddings 2007 Pick.Read More
Sam Dean proudly hails from Lubbock, Texas. After a childhood spent trotting the globe, his love for rock climbing and skiing lead...m to the University of Montana where he received a degree in journalism in 1999. Sam has been a staff photographer at the Roanoke Times since 2000 and has covered many compelling stories, including Elian Gonzalez, the conflict in Afghanistan, and most recently the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech.
While a staff photographer at The Roanoke Times, Sam's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, The Miami Herald, People Magazine, Time Magazine, and many other publications. In 2008 he was a finalist for the Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Award.
Sam's work has also been recognized with awards from Pictures of the Year International, the Best of Photojournalism, the National Press Photographers Association, the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, the Southern and Northern Short Courses in Photojournalism, the Wedding Photojournalists Association, the Virginia Press Association and the Virginia News Photographers Association. He is a member of the National Press Photographers Association and the Wedding Photojournalist Association.
Sam lives in Vinton, Virginia, with his wife Niki, their new son Colter, a white German shepherd and two cats.
Daniel Min's love for photography was born at an early age when he was in high school, photographing everything around him, developing...lm and making black and white prints in a dark room. Since then, photography has been the only road Daniel has traveled. Daniel earned an MA degree in photojournalism from Ohio University and for more than a decade, he has been working at a newspaper as a staff photographer. His work has been published in very much every major newspapers; New York Times, LA Times, USA Today, Chicago Tribune.
As a newspaper photojournalist, the transition to wedding photojournalism has been seamless. Documenting the couples and the legacy of their family is at the heart of what he is about. Daniel has been blessed to photograph weddings for people who were strangers when they contacted him, but by their wedding date and thereafter, have become friends. It's what gives the images he capture depth and their ultimate importance.Read More
My clients place photography as one of the most important elements of their wedding. One of my mentors, who was a Director of Photography... National Geographic, would always remind me that "You are creating an IMAGE, not taking a photograph." I enjoy meeting new people on a daily basis and capturing the emotion of the moment. Creating wonderful images filled with emotion of the people that I meet is what drives my photography.
In addition to being a wedding photojournalist, I am a freelance photojournalist for The Washington Post as well as other newspapers, magazines, and corporations. Read More
From one Happy Couple to another! Katye and Joe have worked as photojournalism professionals, each for almost ten years - covering...erything from Capitol Hill conferences to small town cultural festivals. But nothing beats the the ultimate storytelling assignment - a wedding. Katye is a photo editor at USA TODAY and Joe is a freelance editorial, corporate and lifestyle photographer in the DC area. Read More
Tracy Timmester is a passionate, enthusiastic photographer who feels lucky to have the greatest job in the world, documenting couples... their happiest days and kids in their first years of life! Tracy received her BFA in Photography in 2002 and after a year of living abroad in London, returned home to begin her career. She started by working as the wedding photojournalism Second Shooter for a Northern Virginia-based wedding photographer, and eventually branched out on her in own with Timmester Photography in 2005.
Tracy's photography style is very unobtrusive. She loves photographing moments in a candid and natural way so that each wedding is documented authentically. She believes that wedding photos shouldn’t be a collection of fake smiles and awkward poses, but an authentic reflection of the special day and its unique emotions, moments, and beauty. Read More
Stephanie Klein-Davis is an award-winning photojournalist with 25 years of full-time experience. She has a B.A. from Tulane University... Communications and a M.A. from the University of South Carolina College of Journalism. Her newspaper experience includes: The Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio; The State, Columbia, SC, The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC, and The Roanoke Times/Roanoke.com, Roanoke, Virginia, where she has worked for 22 years.
Freelance clients include: The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Chronicle of Higher Education and McGraw-Hill Publishing. Twenty three of her images are in the permanent collection at the Taubman Museum of Art. She has taught photography at Hollins University in the Art Department and continues to teach at Virginia Western Community College in the Humanities Department. She has won numerous awards from organizations such as: the National Press Photographers Association, the Virginia Press Association, the Virginia News Photographers Association, the South Carolina News Photographers Association, The Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the National Architectural Board.
Klein-Davis is married with two children.
Klein-Davis is fun-loving and passionate about photography!
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Joseph calls on his experience in the different disciplines of photojournalism, fashion, editorial and portraiture to capture images...at speak to the moment. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Harpers Bazaar Washington Post, Washington Life Magazine, Capital File Magazine as well as international publications.
Having started in photography in high school, Joseph began working as a paid professional photographer while still in college. Primarily shooting in the Washington, DC area, Joseph is often called to photograph weddings as far south as Palm Beach and as far north as New Hampshire. Washington Life Magazine, a premier luxury-lifestyle magazine in the National Capital Region, recognizes Joseph as “one of the District’s most versatile photographers”
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Photography is my passion above all else and I understand the importance of documenting momentous occasions from a distinct point of...ew. I have been a photographer for over twelve years, and I hold a Master’s of Fine Arts degree in photojournalism. I have also exhibited internationally. My work combines a journalistic approach with fine art, which further enhances my ability to document and create exceptional photographs.Read More
My love of photography originally comes from my parents. My dad was an award winning photographer and my mom loved taking embarrassing...ctures of me. When I was a kid I found that photography was a way for me to share my experiences with friends and family. 2009 marks the 5 year anniversary of my professional career. I am honored to have been listed as one of the Top 50 Wedding photographers worldwide by the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).Read More
From my first wedding in 1991, to the present, I have looked for moments that take my breath away. My father sculpted my photojournalistic...yle from an early age and was one of my strongest influences. He left me my most treasured possessions, his cameras, his photography books and best of all, a love of photography. He taught me that time moves so fast and photography stops it. He started my hands on photography education and I continued it through high school and college. Being a firm believer in keeping my education current, I yearly take seminars and workshops.
I've won numerous awards locally and nationally. The number of weddings photographed is limited to less than 20 a year so that I can provide the best quality and only the finest service. I am married to the love of my life who supports me in so many ways and has even helped me build an indoor and outdoor studio. I am passing on my photography heritage to my daughter, Joriana, who I am proud to say is also an active member of WPJA. I love working with her, her unique photojournalistic perspective and that my father's artistic blood is still flowing through her veins!
I have been a professional photographer for over 18 years and have shot images all over the world. I'm currently a photo editor for...A TODAY in McLean, Virginia and have been for over 5 years. Before working at USA TODAY, I was a photojournalist for Army Times Publishing Company in Springfield, Virginia, where I traveled extensively covering the United States military training and fighting. I have covered stories in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Korea, Panama, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Chile, Guam and all over the United States.Read More
Cindy Davis Walker is an award winning photojournalist who combines her love of photography and her passion for life into every photo...e takes. Cindy worked as a professional news photographer for over twelve years at newspapers all across the United States. She has had the privilege of photographing everything from world leaders, US Presidents and professional sport events to family portraits, births and weddings. Cindy is the owner of Walker Photography and applies her experience as a photojournalist to every wedding by capturing the moments as they happen and by blending into the background.Read More
Cynthia was an award-winning news photojournalist for over 18 years and has recently won the coveted Kodak Gallery Award and the Fuji...sterpiece award for her wedding albums.Read More
Matt Veldhuis first pursued his interests in photography while in school, shooting black and white slide film developed by hand in...dark room. He later went on to pursue a career as an engineer obtaining both a Bachelors and Masters degree in Engineering, although he always enjoyed photography. Matt's extensive engineering background and technical interests naturally him drove closer to photography where his interests later grew into photojournalism, specifically Wedding Photojournalism, providing Brides and Grooms the highest quality of unobtrusive, candid documentation of their wedding day possible. Matt Veldhuis provides Photojournalistic Wedding Photography throughout the Northern Virginia and Washington DC Metro area.
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David Duncan Photography (DDP) was created after working as a newspaper photojournalist for 12 years. Before leaving the newspaper...dustry in 2005, I accepted many awards for my images. But what stands out in my accomplishments is a personal multimedia documentary project that was accepted into the Library of Congress America Folk Life Center that was renamed "David Duncan September 11th Collection". I was also blessed to attended the Poynter’s Institute for Journalist Visual Edge; Visual Reporting class in 2005. Since then, I took my business fulltime working with my wife, Michelle, whose background is in project management with a non-profit here in town. When not covering weddings, we work with corporate, editorial and non-profit clients producing photography and multimedia stories and create fine art photography projects.Read More
Brett Winter Lemon first picked up a camera after being inspired by his good friend and fellow photographer Casey Templeton while in...llege. Seven years later, and with a degree from James Madison University’s School of Media Arts & Design for Digital Video Production under his belt, Brett’s ability behind the lens has developed into a unique style that speaks for itself. By thinking outside of the box, seeing things from different perspectives, and telling stories through his photography, Brett’s non-intrusive work has blossomed in spectacular fashion. Read More
Casey is an award winning photojournalist who has worked for such publications as National Geographic Magazine and the New York Times...d has photographed weddings nationwide and overseas. In 2007, Casey married his college sweetheart and moved to Richmond, Virginia. He stays busy with editorial, commercial, and some advertising photography when he is not shooting weddings. His work has been published in National Geographic Magazine, New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, US News & World Report, Washington Times, The Sunday (London) Times and various other national publications. Casey's elegant style is a great mixture of capturing both candid and the more traditional moments of a wedding day.Read More
In the 15 years I've been a photographer and photojournalist, I have covered everything from wars to weddings. For the last three years...ve been a photojournalist on staff at the Pentagon for the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, which is both challenging and rewarding. I got my start as a photojournalist in the military and now I've found a passion in wedding photojournalism.
I began photographing weddings as favors for friends more than 12 years ago, and instantly fell in love with it. My style is a combination of photojournalism and fine art photography to capture raw emotion with an artistic flair. I think everyone has a story to tell whether it's the soldier, the bride, the local fisherman, or the Secretary of Defense. This is my passion and I'm fortunate to get to do it every day of my life. Read More
Joe Brier earned an MS degree in Photojournalism from Syracuse University in 2004. Since that time, Joe has worked as a staff photographer...r a daily newspaper in Northern Virginia. He has also worked as a freelancer, producing work for various papers across the country. Read More
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Based in Washington, DC, my work has been featured in publications including Time, The Atlantic Monthly, Newsweek, Condé Nast Portfolio...d many books. I've photographed over 150 weddings around the world and found the experiences I've had to be a wonderful complement to my photojournalism work. Read More
Fadi Kheir is a distinctive, award-winning photographer who has been published internationally including The New York Times, Elegant...ide, Italian Vogue and Brides. His portrait and wedding clients include art directors and acclaimed recording artists like Eddie Vedder and Willie Nelson who love his reportage style. A working photographer since the age of 16, Kheir has developed a successful business based on an honest and sincere love for his craft and an ability to capture the beauty in everyone. Although based in New York City, Kheir has photographed weddings worldwide including Morocco and Italy. His custom-designed albums reflect his reportage style of telling the story through real moments and emotions. Kheir is a graduate of New York’s prestigious High School of Art and Design and the School of Visual Arts where he majored in Commercial Photography. He is a contributing member to PPA, WPJA and APA.Read More
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I have an ongoing interest in Latin America and continue to work on personal projects there. I've worked for Newhouse News Service... Washington DC, The Providence Journal, The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph, The New Orleans Times-Picayune, and the Helsinki News. I was a finalist for the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography, winner of the Clarion Award for Excellence in Communications and the Individual Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council. Personal projects have been shown at the Washington Project for the Arts, The Ellipse Arts Center and the 505 Gallery. Former clients have made me a recommended photographer in Washingtonian Magazine's annual wedding guide for the past several years and in The Knot's 2007 national Best of Weddings guide.Read More
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I have always loved photography but it was while working as a communications specialist at the United States Agency for International...velopment (USAID) that I realized the ability of photographs to quickly and powerfully tell a story or convey a message. I left my job at USAID to study at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts Boston University.
I have spent time working in Senegal, Turkey, and Kurdish Iraq photographing a range of subjects including emigration and religion in daily life. I strive to put my subjects at ease in my presence, creating engaging, intimate pictures that connect the viewer to the subject. I currently work as a freelance photographer covering editorial, event, wedding, and corporate photography. I am also a member of the National Press Photographer’s Association (NPPA), the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) and the Wedding Photojournalist Association.Read More
Paul Morse spent seven years documenting the President and First Lady. He has also worked behind the scenes covering historic events...d recording memorable moments of our nation's history. In May 2008, he was trusted to photograph the President's daughter's wedding. Like all weddings he is a part of, Paul felt honored being a part of their special day.Read More
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Growing up in the world of news photography has shaped Jay's outlook on weddings. His father, a television news photographer passed... valuable lessons which led him to where he is today. Working as a full-time freelance photographer, his typical clients include those who are aware of the impact and importance of images which provide a visual narrative of the events as they happen and who want a strong bond with their photographer. His work at newspapers including the Boston Globe, Denver Post, and Washington Post, among others, has given him a strong foundation to build on. He shot his first wedding in 2000 and has not looked back, shooting over 25 weddings in 2007.
Jay spent the past three years working for the Washington Post as a Photo Editor. During that time he worked with some of the best photojournalists in the country and gained insight into the inner workings of a top-rated major metro print organization and is adept at understanding the impact of strong images. His photos have appeared in The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Denver Post, Christian Science Monitor, Washington Times, Atlantic Times, Fayetteville Observer, News Photographer Magazine, on ABC.com, and have been distributed by the Associated Press, Newhouse News Service, Religion News Service and ZUMA Press.Read More
Inspired by the landscape photography of Ansel Adams, I began documenting my travels as a professional musician while touring throughout...e United States and the Caribbean. When several of those photos were published in a national magazine it encouraged me to pursue photography more seriously. I began to experiment with architectural, sports, nature, and fine art photography as well. Recently I had the tremendous honor of having five of my photographs accepted into the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. I was drawn to wedding photography because I love the challenge of trying capture all the emotion of the wedding day, and to try to tell the story in pictures so clearly that future generations will feel like they were there.Read More
My style of photography is creative, edgy and fun. I am not a big studio that treats everyone as a number. I work with people on...personal level to make sure they get the professional looking photos they expect without being intrusive or overbearing during the wedding day.
I began my career as a newspaper photojournalist in Michigan shooting for publications that included the Lansing State Journal, NOISE, and Michigan Sport & Fitness magazine. This background in photojournalism allows me to capture the mood and emotion of your wedding with beautiful candid images of you, your guests, and your whole wedding experience.
My typical clients are couples who know their wedding is going to be a blast and want that feeling captured in their photos. They are usually young professionals who don't have much time to spend dealing with wedding vendors. They want someone who is flexible enough to meet their needs but professional enough to give them the wedding photos that far exceed their expectations.
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My career began with daily newspapers and I have over 12 years experience with newspaper photojournalism. I left in 2001 to pursue...freelance career. I contract about 12 weddings a year and also work for non-profit organizations, advertising agencies and document families as they grow through the years. I enjoy the story telling outlet that wedding photojournalism lends itself to and I also try to keep personal documentary projects going when I can.Read More
Deb has been a photo editor at the Washington Post for the past 14 years and a photographer in the Washington area for even longer....r clients include The Washington Post, USA Today, various newspapers across the country, the Associated Press, Cosmopolitan and GQ. She's been shooting weddings since 2001 and has membership in the following organizations: the White House News Photographers Association (WHNPA), National Press Photographer's Association (NPPA) and Professional Photographers of America (PPA).Read More
By the way, thanks so much for your hard work. Since we joined your site we have not stopped receiving work.
—Bruce Nelson, VIRGINIA
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It seems that our best clients are referrals from WPJA. And as a former news photographer, I really enjoy the emphasis that is placed on photojournalism and creativity. In my opinion, the WPJA is fast becoming the worldwide authority on wedding photojournalism.
...I speak fondly of WPJA and often reference it to couples when I am already booked because of the high standards you uphold. I also started in the newspaper industry and treasure honesty & truthfulness in photographs, even at weddings, and am thankful that there is a wedding organization that agrees.
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You will find a delightful variety of panoramic views in Virginia that are sure to present ideal locations for wedding photographs. A southern state along the Atlantic Ocean, you will find five basic geographical regions in Virginia that will help to divide up the options of scenery at your disposal. The Atlantic coastal plain is the region along the ocean and includes a peninsula as well as the Chesapeake Bay. In addition, this region is home to Virginia Beach, a prime wedding location with loads of wedding photography options along the shoreline. Beautiful coastal inlets and flowing tidewater make for stunning pictures that will be taken by your wedding photographer. The Piedmont, Virginia’s largest geographical region located to the west of the Atlantic Coastal Plain, contains rivers and streams that break into waterfalls at points where they meet the coastal plain; opening up for spectacular wedding photography moments.
West of the Piedmont, you will find the Blue Ridge, the main eastern mountain range of the Appalachian Mountains. You will find high peaks and deep ravines that can make for potentially creative and unique wedding photographs. The Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region extend along the western border of Virginia and include the Shenandoah Valley, a truly scenic wedding destination. Averaging about 2,000 feet about sea level, the Appalachian Plateau is lined with streams, forests and rivers that can add natural beauty to a memorable wedding day, captured by your wedding photojournalist.
Southern hospitality, historical locations and exquisite architecture all contribute to make Virginia a satisfying wedding location.
Some of the best Virginia fine art wedding photographers are now just a click away through the Artistic Guild of the WPJA! The AG takes the world-renowned artistic approach of WPJA wedding photojournalists to yet another level through post-production processing (usually Photoshop). AGWPJA photographers define Virginia artistic wedding photography!
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