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Xiaoqi Li

Xiaoqi Li Photography | Charlottesville Wedding Images

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Photographer Captures Candid Stories and Timeless Portraits

Xiaoqi ('cho-chee') is a highly skilled fine art wedding photojournalist, based in Charlottesville, VA. With a background in editorial refinement and a documentary approach, she captures candid stories and timeless portraits for her clients. Her services are available for exclusive celebrations in various locations, including Virginia, NYC, Mexico, Italy, and destinations worldwide. With a passion for creating genuine images that hold meaning, Xiaoqi ensures that her couples can relive their wedding day through her photography. Her family's emphasis on the importance of photographs has inspired her to capture the special moments throughout weddings - from the intimate getting ready moments to cultural traditions and energetic dance floor moments. For Xiaoqi, her philosophy goes beyond just two people - she aims to capture the entire story for her clients, and their loved ones in the present, and future generations.

5 WPJA Spotlight

44 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

5 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

2 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

True Love Captured Awards from Real Weddings - TLC

3 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Xiaoqi Li as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

3 Client Letters

The following letters are from the clients of Xiaoqi Li.

Bride and groom reception dancing image from the Washington Golf & Country Club Venue, Arlington, VA

Married: 2 years ago

Liz & Cameron

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

Wedding picture near The Wool Factory, Charlottesville, Virginia of the bride and groom hugging outdoors on the lawn

Married: 3 years ago

Emily & Will

Thank you, Xiaoqi, for doing a spectacular job photographing our big day! You did a phenomenal job of managing a tight schedule, long list of photo requests, and large group while keeping it fun and sentimental. We appreciate in particular how you gave us some time alone for our first look and exchange of personal vows. We will forever be your super fans from attending our friends' wedding that you photographed, but we're even more impressed with you and your work after this past weekend. We're so happy with the incredible photos we've seen so far (appreciate the sneak peak), and cannot wait to see the rest!

Wedding image from Celebrations At the Reservoir, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Married: 3 years ago

Anna & Justin

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

Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (2)

Xiaoqi Li chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for Xiaoqi Li.