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Our Richmond photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area, MSA, Greater Richmond Region, James River, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Varina, Sandston, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Richmond?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your modern, boutique, religious, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Richmond documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Richmond Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Richmond wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

Virginia WPJA members are ready to document any quick, civil union, small, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

3 Richmond Wedding Photographers...

Neil Thurston is a destination wedding photographer who takes a documentary approach to storytelling through visual imagery. With a background in action sports photography and extensive international experience, Neil uses his unobtrusive style to capture the authentic...

Neil Thurston

Nags Head in North Carolina, US
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3600 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Anastasiia Polyakov, of So Tender Is Humanity

Anastasiia Polyakov's documentary style, paired with her artistic eye, enables her to beautifully capture the essence of existence through wedding photography, memorializing moments with compassion and expression.

Anastasiia Polyakov

Arlington in Virginia, US
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3500 (USD)
BW studio portrait of Xiaoqi Li, an artistic wedding and engagement photographer

Xiaoqi Li is a San Francisco-based wedding photographer, holding a photography degree and with years of experience. She specializes in capturing authentic moments to beautifully document her clients' wedding day memories.

Xiaoqi Li

Charlottesville in Virginia, US
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Pub Street Photography of bride and groom | seated at a table on the streets having a pint
John Sanders
The bride gave the groom a cute look as they held hands and got married in their home church during
Bryan Aleman

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Richmond Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Richmond wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Richmond marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Richmond engagement portrait sessions with couples.

In Richmond, Virginia, the bride becomes emotional, shedding tears as she reads a heartfelt letter from the groom.
Captured at the Branch Museum in Richmond, Virginia, this wedding day portrait showcases a stunning Chinese bride adorned in traditional Indian wedding attire.
Captured by an award-winning WPJA wedding photographer, an emotional moment at the Branch Museum in Richmond, Virginia as the groom and his parents watch the bride walk down the aisle.
At the Branch Museum in Richmond, Va., the groom rides a horse during the baraat procession, in a low-angle shot against a blue sky with clouds.
At the Short Pump Hilton Hotel in Richmond, Virginia, the bride's grandmother and aunt held a Yoruba ceremony, praying over her with deep love and tradition.
A wedding photographer in Surrey captured this award-winning image at Richmond Rugby Club. The groom and guests are seen watching the bride give her speech, captured from behind, showing only her legs, shoes, and short dress.
A bride is presented to her parents and family during a Yoruba ceremony at the Short Pump Hilton in Richmond, Virginia, USA
A bride celebrates during a Yoruba ceremony at the Short Pump Hilton in Richmond, Virginia, surrounded by her bridal party as they dance and money is thrown into the air
At the Estate at River Run in Richmond, Virginia, USA, the mother stands in disbelief in response to the toasts given by the groom's siblings
The photographer at Ashton Creek Vineyard in Richmond, Virginia captured a beautiful moment of the bride and bridesmaids tearfully witnessing the groom's heartfelt vows
In Richmond, Virginia, a couple's reflection in a vintage car's rearview mirror showed him leaning in to kiss her face
Richmond, Virginia lifestyle couples photography session at Maymont Gardens showing the lovers sitting on an arched stone bridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Richmond 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 Richmond wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Richmond photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Richmond wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Who are the best Richmond wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Richmond 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.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Richmond WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Corley & Don

Photo by Neil Thurston

Hi Neil and Lisa, Don and I are beyond thrilled with our pictures! The quality, detail, and beauty of the pictures is just so obvious. Aside from all those things, we love that you captured the sequence of events in a photojournalistic fashion. I've gotten comments from many of my friends/family that these are the best pictures they have ever seen, and of course we are just so proud that they are our pictures. I also have to chuckle a little because you guys were such an organized but chill vendor and as a project manager myself, I know how much preparation you both did behind the scenes to make that work. We couldn't be any happier and if you ever need a reference - email, phone, whatever - please do not hesitate to call.

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

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

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

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