Virginia Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near Virginia

Our Virginia photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Hampton, Roanoke, Portsmouth, Arlington, Williamsburg, Luray, and Leesburg

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

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

Capture Your Dream Virginia Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Virginia 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.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any micro, civil ceremony, 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.

25 Virginia Wedding Photographers...

BW studio portrait of Xiaoqi Li, an artistic wedding and engagement photographer

Xiaoqi Li is a destination wedding photographer who is dedicated to capturing the genuine and meaningful moments of couples' special days. With a deep appreciation for the importance of photographs in preserving memories, she aims to provide peace of mind to her...

0 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Anastasiia Polyakov, of So Tender Is Humanity

Wedding photographer Anastasiia Polyakov is an experienced creative based in the US for 10 years. Using her upbringing, Anastasiia celebrates human spirit and emotion with her photography. Mixing compassion and expressions, Anastasiia aims to memorialize the essence of...

3500 (USD)
Megan Rei, Documentary Style Wedding Photographer

With a passion for storytelling through images, Megan Rei is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Washington metropolitan area. Combining her experience in dog photography with her love for traveling, Megan strives to create a visual narrative that captures...

4000 (USD)
Emie McGee wedding photography studio - Emie's Photo LLC

Emie McGee, a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Lynchburg, VA, captures timeless moments with a unique editing style inspired by film photography. Trust her to make your wedding day memorable and stress-free.

2500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Brittany Diliberto, an elopement and wedding photographer | Bee Two Sweet Photography

Brittany Diliberto is an East Coast USA-based photographer capturing spectacular moments with creative, artistic, and inspirational angles. Drawing from a background in professional lighting design, Brittany imprints emotion in her work.

4250 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock has been documenting incredible moments since his own brother's wedding, ten years ago. He puts couples at ease, building a connection with them that allows him to capture the special moments of their wedding day.

4250 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Lauren Barkume

Lauren Barkume is a Washington Metro Area wedding photographer with a passion for nature, travel and joy. She has a unique photographic style, creating beautiful images with soul and story. Lauren believes in helping people feel seen and empowering them to be their true...

5400 (USD)
Portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Sarah Sta. Ana of Santa Ana Photography

Sarah Sta Ana is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. With a love for storytelling, she has a knack for capturing raw, pure, and beautiful moments.

1800 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Kara Ardron, with her dog in the woods

Kara Ardron, a Montessori mom outside Roanoke, finds joy in discovery and storytelling. With her husband, toddlers, and dogs, she cultivates a vibrant life on their ranch. Passionate about capturing intimate moments, she cherishes her role as a memory-keeper through...

4000 (USD)
Michael Freas, a Wedding and Engagement Photographer

Michael Freas is a photojournalistic wedding photographer. He puts the focus on your unique relationship, honoring all of those present. His commitment to stress-free joy, allowing couples to celebrate to the fullest, has made him one of the most reputable wedding...

3800 (USD)
Navarre wedding photography by Matt Kolf in Spain

Matt Kolf is an international wedding photographer. Originally from Washington D.C., he was inspired to pursue art history and photography through the likes of Velaquez, Rembrandt, and Norman Rockwell. Specifically, Kolf specializes in Catholic weddings in Spain and on the...

3900 (USD)

Neil Thurston is a wedding photojournalist who specializes in capturing the raw, candid moments of a couple's big day. With a background in action sports photography and extensive international experience, Neil has honed his journalistic style to create unique and...

3600 (USD)
Engagement Portraits, Elopements and Wedding Photography by Anji Martin Potok's - World Photography, LLC

In a journalistic style, Anji Martin, a visual storyteller, has been capturing moments with her camera since childhood. Specializing in wedding and elopement photography, she primarily serves couples in the Washington, DC, area but is available for destination weddings.

5000 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Based in New England, Christine Hochkeppel is an experienced wedding photographer with a decade of experience shooting weddings and has worked for various publications such as the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

3675 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Aira Hickman, a family & wedding photographer

Aira Hickman, a Maryland family and wedding photographer, captures clients' essence with an organic approach. Passionate since picking up her first camera, she focuses on authenticity, aiming to make clients feel confident and deeply loved.

1999 (USD)
Song Johns wedding and elopement photography of Blooming Dreams Photo

Song Johns is an acclaimed documentary wedding photographer and the founder of Blooming Dreams Photo. With her unique artistic approach, she skillfully captures the genuine emotions and fleeting moments of each couple's wedding day.

2900 (USD)
Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

Kenneth Clapp is an experienced US-based wedding photographer with an eye for visual arts and storytelling. Specializing in wedding photojournalism and bold photography, he has shot an average of 20 weddings per year, gaining experience from internships with recognized...

3000 (USD)
Portrait of Natasha Lamalle – Wedding, Engagement, and Elopement Photographer

Natasha Lamalle is an honest story telling wedding photographer with fifteen years of experience as a journalist. Her keen ability to observe and capture the authentic and often fleeting moments of love, coupled with her trained eye and subtle approach to photography make...

3950 (USD)
Engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Andrew Morrell

In his journalistic style, Andrew Morrell, a visual storyteller, captures unique moments that blend art and technology, inspired by his love of music and improvisation at the weddings and elopements he photographs.

4800 (USD)

With a documentary approach, Mary Kate McKenna, an experienced wedding photographer, competently tells the visual story of couples. Specializing in small weddings, courthouse weddings, and destination micro weddings, she captures and preserves the genuine moments that...

2500 (USD)

Ryan Rayburn brings nine years of photographic journalism experience and a degree in photography to bear on capturing all the memories of couples’ special day. His considerable skill and proven track record ensure that couples’ wedding experience will be permanently...

2200 (USD)

In a journalistic style, Dan Harris, a wedding photojournalist, expertly captures the fleeting moments of love and joy that occur during weddings. His extensive portfolio showcases the unforgettable memories he has captured, and he has been recognized with numerous...

400/hour (USD)
Pamela Anticole - WPJA Member Photographer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A seasoned photographer in Pittsburgh, Pamela Anticole is celebrated for her storytelling ability. With two decades of experience, she focuses on love-filled weddings and energetic family life, while also engaging in nonprofit and corporate work.

4100 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg

Tom Waldenberg is a wedding photographer based in the Eastern U.S., passionate about capturing beautiful, genuine moments for couples. Tom loves playing guitar for bands and tending to his garden.

3000 (USD)
Studio portrait of of Raven Shutley, Atlanta wedding photographer of the Georgia WPJA

Atlanta-based WPJA wedding photographer Raven Shutley specializes in crafting timeless love stories. Her unique approach captures authentic, emotive moments, showcasing the genuine beauty of each couple's special day.

4500 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

3000 US Dollar

Eunhee Choi

Centreville in Virginia, United States
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Virginia Couples

Virginia Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Avonlea Farms, VA - Bride swings a stick at a festive, brightly-colored piñata while cheers are enthusiastic behind her during the reception.
At Avonlea Farm, VA, following their ceremony, the couple pauses to pose against a large, striking tree highlighted by a spotlight positioned behind them.
Virginia, KCPC, where the bride and groom after lighting the unity candle, each gently blowing out their individual ceremonial taper candles.
At Virginia's Riverside on the Potomac, the bride and groom participate in an intimate indoor ritual, seated face to face and surrounded by family members laughing joyfully.
At Virginia's Stone Manor Boutique Inn, the bride and groom exit under a thick, joyous monsoon of bubbles released by guests, completely enveloping them in soapiness.
At Hazy Mountain Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia, the bride’s father hugs her tightly and cries during the vidhai, his face filled with deep emotion.
Torpedo Factory, Old Town Alexandria, VA, Reception Venue — During their first dance, the couple invite all wedding guests to join them, while a high-angle shot, creative in-camera effect, and dramatic backlight isolate them under purple lighting ambiance
Old Town, Alexandria — During blue hour at the reception venue, the couple stand back to back and look in the same direction, framed low and center in a minimalist wedding portrait against the twilight sky.
The Loft at Lena’s, Alexandria, VA — The couple share an intimate gaze during a pre-dinner portrait, seated together at a table near tall windows, with soft indoor lighting highlighting their connection in the restaurant setting.
At the Briar Patch Bed & Breakfast in Middleburg, Virginia, a WPJA wedding photographer captures a poignant moment as a groom tenderly kisses his new bride's face following their emotional ceremony.
At Hazy Mountain Vineyards in Charlottesville, Virginia, the wedding party dumps water on the couple after the Haldi ceremony. The award-winning photo highlights the photographer's skill at documenting joyful traditions.
Black and white solo bridal portrait, shot through the veil, at The Inn at Little Washington, Washington VA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Virginia wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Virginia 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.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Virginia wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Virginia photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Virginia 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 Virginia wedding day by.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Virginia WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Neil GT Photography Outer Banks Wedding Photographer

Teri and Michael

Photo by Neil Thurston

Thank you so incredibly much for everything! Everyone that sees our pictures says WOW! and that we just radiate happiness, and that is the perfect compliment because that's exactly how we felt and you captured it perfectly! We will cherish these photos forever. Hopefully our paths cross again one day, perhaps for family photos!

Kitty Hawk Wedding Photography by Neil GT Photographer

Heather and Andrew

Photo by Neil Thurston

Wow! I am speechless, these photos are absoloutely amazing! Thank you so much for capturing these precious moments on our wedding day!

Michelle and Peter

Photo by Neil Thurston

Thank you for the amazing pictures! They are absoloutely breathtaking! You both captured every single detail of the day and every picture tells a story. You both did a phenomenal job and were such a pleasure to work with. We can't thank you enough for these amazing memories!