candid Charlottesville wedding photography

Candid, un-posed wedding photography

My brand of wedding photography is based around authentic moments and all about documenting the joy, the laughter, and the people who traveled dozens/hundreds/thousands of miles to come celebrate with you. I focus on capturing your real personality instead of poses, and when posing is necessary (the ever-important group shots), I'll make it as fun and painless as I can!

Every wedding & couple I photograph is unique, but the most important part of this process is always connecting with you. I don't want to be just another "wedding vendor” with you as my "wedding couple." I want us to be friends working together towards the shared goal of creating beautiful documentation of an important moment in your lives together, and I want to be a part of your planning process the entire way.

Seriously, I have a handy dandy planning guide. It rocks. And it'll help you be free to go Dougie with Grandma (is this a thing people do? I'm old.)

Basically, you be you and I'll be me. I'll capture your celebration in the most genuine way possible. And we'll be laughing way more than we'll be worrying about where your hands and feet go.

My wedding photography packages start at $3900. Just say hi using the form below and I’ll get my full, detailed pricing guide sent your way.

I’m big on photographing love in new places and 100% up for traveling for weddings, so just tell me where we're going, and I'll meet you there. 

2023 update!

As of the new year, my 2023 bookings are running significantly ahead of schedule and I only have a handful more open peak season Saturdays on my calendar.

I’m also still booking weekday elopements throughout the year if you’re looking to just Do The Dang Thing somewhere beautiful! I’ve always offered custom elopement coverage for more adventurous elopements + intimate celebrations, but it’s become a bigger part of my business since 2020. If you’d like to learn more, head on over here.

Tl;dr: No matter your plans, we’ll make sure they’re awesome. To reach out and get in touch, just say hello right below! Don't be shy, it's just me behind this intimidating-looking form.

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