While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Charlottesville Wedding Photographers
Charlottesville Wedding Photographers
Find Charlottesville photographers serving: Commonwealth of Virginia, Albemarle, Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Nelson
Charlottesville Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
YOU CAN'T STOP LOVE - In recent days, some of our Charlottesville wedding photographer vendors have expressed their desire to accommodate couples who don’t want to wait to be married and are rushing the ceremony.
Many couples have recently discovered that less is more when it comes to wedding planning in Charlottesville, and those small weddings allow them to truly enjoy every aspect of their day. While they may be planning a sweet and simple Charlottesville elopement, couples still want to have their wedding day documented.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Charlottesville documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Charlottesville Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Charlottesville wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.
Virginia WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, town hall, small, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
6 Charlottesville Wedding Photographers...
Heather Hughes Ostermaier
Newport News in Virginia, US *Now booking Charlottesville weddings.2999 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Charlottesville Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Charlottesville Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Charlottesville wedding photos.
Charlottesville Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Charlottesville wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Charlottesville marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Charlottesville engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Charlottesville wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Charlottesville wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Charlottesville wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Charlottesville wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Charlottesville wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Charlottesville documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Charlottesville WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Liz & Cameron
Photo by Xiaoqi Li
Xiaoqi, Cameron and I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day so special and capturing it all beautifully. Many of our guests commented on how kind, talented and helpful you were. You made everyone posing feel comfortable in front of the lens, which can be a tough task for a photographer I'd imagine! We will definitely recommend you to others as more of our friends and family get married. Can't wait for the big reveal and maybe we will see you down in Charlottesville! -Lizzy
Laura & Bryan
Photo by Heather Hughes Ostermaier
Hi Heather! Thank you!! We are so excited to see the pictures. Thanks you so much for being a part of our day and capturing all our special moments. We will treasure these forever. Feel free to share any photos you'd like. Thank you again so much! I hope that one day our paths might cross again. Until then, I wish you and your family all the best!
Anna & Justin
Photo by Xiaoqi Li
Xiaoqi: We wanted to thank you for your exceptional service especially how challenging 2020 turned out to be. Your small trinkets (the unexpected cookies!) made getting married a delightful process. We were on the fence about having a wedding and now that we have done it, we are so glad we made the choice to proceed. You were an enormous part of our pleasant, beautiful, amazing experience. Thank you. Love, Anna & Justin
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