I dropped out of college to pursue photography back in 2014 and haven't looked back since. I'm an introvert at heart, but I come alive when I'm photographing what I love. I enjoy sipping coffee, exploring new places, board games, and creative projects.

My name is Stephanie, but you can call me Steph, and I’m the woman behind the lens here at The Valentin Collective. My journey in photography started early in life, evolving into a full-time passion since 2019. I specialize in weddings, focusing on storytelling through a cinematic lens that captures genuine emotions and connections. It’s a privilege to document such significant moments, and I’m dedicated to creating extraordinary memories together.

I am a Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Richmond Wedding and portrait photographer. I love bringing joy by serving others. I found that through this gift of photography, it’s a way to express the love I have for people and it’s truly an honor to capture those moments that are once in a lifetime. To me, photography is more than taking photos, it's being a supportive friend throughout your day. It’s a privilege to have your trust and it's not something I take lightly. When delivering your gallery, there's no words to describe how I feel knowing this is a piece of history for you and your loved ones

Hey! I'm Chantel, and beautifully capturing portrait moments that are fleeting and only happen once, gives me SO much joy. I document modern and romantic moments between couples by creating timeless images that showcase their true authenticity. I am here to guide you when you need me, help with all of the fluffing, and more importantly, capture those candid moments on your special day that should never be forgotten. My goal is to serve you and your fiance as your photographer but by the end of the wedding day, as your good friend too.

I like to think of myself as a lil bit southern, lil bit punk, and a whole lotta rock-n-roll. I’m a PBR lover, hardcore show corner dweller, disco ball queen. You’re going to hear me say, “hell yeah, brother” more than twice, Dale Earnhardt is an icon, and Dolly Parton is royalty. You'll love me if you're a little trashy, always classy, badass, sometimes chic, forever romantic. Unwedding, editorial, nontraditional, offbeat, colorful, joyful, film-inspired, and disco vibes always. If you like, I'll wear a rainbow suit, I'll definitely dance with your mom, and I will always be a champion for you and your lover.

Kelsey Cuervo photography began out of a love of art and a proclivity to create, and evolved into a passion for capturing genuine connection in an artful way. I approach my clients with a desire to capture their genuine connection using their love story as my source of inspiration.

I am so Happy you are here! My name is Alice and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia - Maryland - Washington D.C. areas. To me, it has been a privilege to be able to connect with everyone that I had a chance to photograph. My goal is to capture those raw, honest, and authentic emotions so that twenty years from now, you can look back on these photos and still remember exactly how that moment felt. I hope we share the same goal and that I am the photographer you are looking for.

Heyyy there! I’m Kiersten, the founder and creative force behind the lens. Born and raised in West Virginia, this beautiful state is what I call my home. I’ve developed a love for traveling across the United States, and I’m excited to expand my adventures internationally in December 2024. I’m passionate about capturing that best friend type of love—the real, raw, and candid moments that make your relationship unique. On your wedding day, my focus is on documenting your authentic selves, from those emotional first looks to cozy moments during golden hour. And I’m all about the pops of color!

We're Jim & Dakotah - a Virginia Beach-based husband and wife photographer/videographer duo. We specialize in delivering elevated-edgy imagery to wedding couples that seek something a little more dramatic and polished.

Hi there! I am Lauren, the founder and lead photographer of Taylor'd Southern Events! I started my wedding business in 2012 and went full time as a wedding photographer in 2016 and i've never looked back! Getting to celebrate couples on their wedding day is one of the most rewarding jobs! My main focus is weddings and boudoir. I have traveled all over for weddings! A little about me. I am originally from Florida and relocated to Los Angeles for 4 years due to my husbands job. And now have relocated again to Maryland. I am adventurous, outgoing, love a good netflix binge, and my love language is cooking for others

Hi, congrats on your engagement! I'm Amanda, a Virginia Wedding Photographer that specializes in capturing photographs that will make you feel. Photos that will take you back to a moment, a memory, or a feeling from one of the most important days of your lives! Consider me both a fly on the wall and a professional hype man!

Since 2012, I have been creating authentic, organic images full of life and natural beauty. My passion is to capture the laughter, embraces, tears, and little moments occurring throughout your wedding day - I strive to create photographs that reflect the beauty that exists in the world around us, and provide something that each family would be proud to pass down from generation to generation.

At the heart of my process, I believe in being a calming presence who gives you room to be the most genuine version of yourself in front of my camera, gently guiding you with prompts while capturing sophisticated portraits and true moments. As a bride, you know how fleeting the moments of your wedding day will pass you by. So rather than worrying if you’re missing any of it you value being present, and will hire a photographer who will allow you to do just that. This trust grants you the ability to live in the moment while we’re documenting them for you telling the story of your relationships with a gentle authenticity.

It is so nice to have you here! I am a Charlottesville Washington DC and Virginia Wedding Photographer who creates artful film-inspired imagery with a combination of timeless editorial and hybrid candid photography that recreates tangible memories of what matters most: you and your authentic love story. With a passion for wanderlust and most importantly my family, I know that life's most cherished moments are fleeting. It's an honor to create emotional love-story centered heirlooms that can be passed down for generations to come.

Born & raised on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I've been capturing love stories for over 15 years. I've been married to my high school sweetheart for over 10 years, and raising our two sweet boys on this little sandbar we call home is a dream come true. While we are based on the OBX, we happily serve couples on the Outer Banks and Beyond, and enjoy spending the winter months in Costa Rica.

We enjoy getting to know our couples and capturing their love & connection. Why? Because each couple comes with its unique adventure... And we love adventures! Our mission is to provide fully personalized experience - understand who you are, bring your vision to life and create natural images, that not only capture the beauty of wedding day, but also tell the story of your love in a way that is authentic and meaningful to you. We strive to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring your day is stress free. Bright & airy aesthetic in our editing style evokes a timeless feel in the pictures as the essence of your special day.

It is my honor to capture the purest and most sincere moments in peoples’ lives. Not only do I take pride in providing my clients with stunning images, I do so in a way that is always professional and engaging. Weddings don’t always go exactly as planned. Sometimes there is bad weather, poor lighting, or the timeline just gets derailed. It happens! My clients know that they never need to worry. Dealing with surprises is second nature to me, and my career as a seasoned photographer allows me to never skip a beat. The details of your special day will always be captured beautifully.

Hi there! So glad you're here! A little about me, ... let's see, I'm 38. Married to the love of my life. We have 3 beautiful children! (ages 18, 17, and 8) ,and I can't forget our fur-baby, Emma. She's a shih-tzu, and our little "fluffy butt" - I am obsessed with Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino's, going antiquing any chance I get, decorating our home, and after 20 years, I have FINALLY found a wine I like, after tasting everything! so I like to say I'm now a wine enthusiast haha! Mexican & Italian are my fav food! Love a good Netflix binge! & I live for 2 hour bubble baths!! Once I'm in, you can't get me out! :)

Paperboys is a boutique wedding film/photo agency located on the ‘skirtz of Washington D.C. We started down this regal road in 2014 and we have the mountain of harddrives to prove it! We’re a collaborative team of filmmakers and photographers who live for making amazing things for the world’s most friggin’ amazing couples. When we started this business on a wing and a prayer, we quickly realized that working alone is not a ton of fun - some would say, it’s for the birds. So, we grew our team and that’s when things really started to come to life.

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

Like some it started with a little camera originally to capture our children as they went on field trips, vacations, and other documentations of life. I quickly began venturing into photographing other families and children. A very good friend of mine invited me to shoot her wedding. This was something I haven't quite thought about doing but was super excited for the Opportunity since I was exploring my different options at the time. When I tell you I fell in love! I really did! I mean that would be such an understatement!! I knew at that point that becoming a Wedding Photographer was what I'd be.

Located in central Virginia in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Nicole and Missy can’t wait to capture your big day. With years of experience, we aim to have a fun and enjoying time capturing your wedding.

I'm a published wedding and portrait photographer located in a small town outside of Charlottesville. In addition to capturing beautiful images, I love spending time with my family, am freakishly good at word games (Hey Wheelmobile!), love a Big Gulp, know every line to Hocus Pocus and can never pass up a trip to HomeGoods or TJ Maxx.

Hey Friend! Photography is my absolute passion and it shines through my images!!! I live for the RAW moments... the true emotion of the day. Tears that fall during a first look, the last hug with your loved ones before you walk down the aisle, and the ear to ear smiles once you've said "I Do!" I blend candid and guided shots, giving you the freedom to move about the day to enjoy it, while never having the thought of “what should I be doing” running through your mind! You'll be able to look back on your wedding photos 40 years from now and FEEL the emotions you felt that day. That's my promise to you!

Hi, I'm Mary Kate, a wedding photographer based in DC, dedicated to capturing the love and emotion of your special day. With a love for storytelling, I create timeless images that couples will cherish forever. My approach focuses on making you feel comfortable and at ease, ensuring that your wedding day is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. My goal is to document your wedding in a way that reflects your personality and love story, creating a visual narrative that you'll treasure for years to come.

Amy Jennings Photography Videography captures your special moments and make memories come alive everytime you look at a picture. Personally & Professionally I believe in inclusion and equality to all.

Hi! My name is Jo Mahaney. In addition to being a wedding photographer, I have become a professional boutonniere pinner, bonus bridesmaid, master timeline creator, manipulator of light, and emotional confidant. Primarily, I am there as your wedding photographer to ensure that--although your memory will fade with time--these photographs serve as vivid reminders of the joy in the season and the relationships that matter most. Photography by Jo began back in 2014 when I shot my first wedding for my roommates, while still in college. That year, I fell in love with weddings and have focused on those and other major family milestones ever since.

A former newspaper photographer & editor, I truly love to capture authentic moments as they happen - commonly known as lifestyle photography. My favorite photos are storytelling moments filled with happiness & love. I'm also a sucker for gorgeous light, sunsets, trees, and ALL naturally beautiful outdoor settings. I'm a bit of a romantic and LOVE catching those in between funny moments when no one thinks I'm watching. My Client for Life program evolved when so many couples came back to me for newborn and family sessions - I LOVE building that relationship and becoming "their" photographer for life.

WHO I AM: hi, i'm jules!! a wedding photographer originally from denver, colorado - serving couples all around colorado, maryland, kansas + everywhere in between and around! i live where my husbands job in college athletics takes us, so i meet wonderful couples all over the country! the days i'm not behind the camera (or computer!) are spent at breweries with my husband grayson and our pup mack! we love colorado winters and ski + snowboard our snow days away! i love photographing special moments between couples, from the snuggly days on the couch with your pups to your wedding day with family + friends surrounding!

I'm Lindsay, a wedding photographer in New Kent, Virginia.  The right photographer will make sure you remember every aspect of your day- that's where our team comes in. We will make sure every ounce of your day is captured- the details, the moments, the tears, and the dancing! We know the investment you've made- the money, the time, the planning, and in a matter of hours it's gone! Not your photographs though. We want you to be able to relive your day every time you glance at your images! Photography isn't just a hobby, it's a passion and an investment-you should invest in your memories! 

I'm Ali, a wedding photographer based in North Carolina with over 10 years of experience capturing the unique stories of wonderful couples. Finding a photographer whose work you truly love is essential, but it's equally important to choose someone who will bring out your best and make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. I strive to do just that and would love the opportunity to be part of your special day!

Hey! I'm Valerie. I spend most of my weekends as a creative Virginia wedding photographer, but I also shoot a ton of documentary lifestyle portraits and spend the weekdays photographing small-business marketing content for clients throughout Virginia and DC. I believe in honest portraiture, which basically means capturing YOU, your family, or your business in ways that legitimately feel real. I always want people to feel like they know you when they see an image. Forget the stereotypes of what it's supposed to be. Let's just make real images with real smiles in real situations in real places that matter.

ValCinema Weddings was founded in 2017 by two people with a passion for making wedding videos with a cinematic feel available within the SouthEastern regional area. Fast forward to 4 years later, and ValCinema is now a fast growing, full-service wedding videography and photography business with the goal to make beautiful story-driven, cinematic wedding films available to everyone across the United States. Because Everyone Deserves To Remember their wedding day.

Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't have your dream Virginia wedding. Virginia Wedding Company offers Virginia brides and grooms the trendy, high-end wedding photography they crave at affordable rates.

Hi - I'm Danielle. A wife. A mom to three wonderful children. A wedding photographer. I've been shooting weddings since 2010. 300++ weddings and counting. I love working with natural light, real moments, and images with energy and emotion. I would love the privilege of hearing your love story. If you'd like to inquire, please email or call to set up an interview.!

I am so excited you're here! My name is Erin, and I'm your Washington DC area wedding photographer. I'm a sucker for stunning natural light, and have a passion for preserving precious moments and everyday beauty. Big smiles, infectious laughter, colorful flowers and the clinking of champagne glasses are just a few of my favorite things.

Sydney is a California native who married a Virginian. Her love affair with photography started as a kid in the camera shop she would frequent with her mom to get film developed. Years later, after her oldest son was born, she turned her passion into a career. She understands how important it is to capture everything! Sydney loves to celebrate both the big and the little moments - and wants to help you remember them all.

* PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THROUGH ZOLA* Inquiries must be sent through my website. Anna Clark has been photographing weddings and portraits for over a decade. She resides in Indiana and photographs across the United States. ​ ​I capture the personal and the precious with an artistic sensibility. At my core I believe in creating imagery that celebrates profound connections, and my search is for the quietly magnificent moments. My images are full of my love for the relationships between people, lovely settings, and the varying and beautiful qualities of light. Creating heirloom imagery is my passion and joy.

We are Hannah and Anthony Green, a husband and wife photography team specializing in weddings throughout Virginia. While we love a wedding with a great mountain view or a historic home, we know that it is the people that make this day truly special. Our favorite part of the wedding day is capturing authentic moments as your most special people celebrate the start of your new family. Some of our favorite images from our own wedding were fun, candid moments with our family and best friends. We take that experience, and our 7 years of photographing weddings together, to bring a unique approach to wedding photography that is couple-focused.

I document love stories for the joyful, crazy in love, laid back bride & groom. Being a wedding photographer is the best job in the whole world. I get to work with the most fun loving, beautiful, and COOLEST couples who are just as passionate about authentic moments as I am. You'll also find my couples love good food, their fur babies, and their people! So when it comes to their wedding day, they are most excited to CELEBRATE, and it's my goal to make that happen. I want my couples to make memories with their people, and I am there to capture them!

Graduated in IT passionate in photography worked for 8 year + holding live experience for photo and video on many wedding projects, Concerts ,Live events and Biography's. Build Team of Professional to work on wedding projects under one roof of CandyStudios till post production.

I want to cover your day in a way that highlights the joy and sincerity that surrounds you and the people you love. Some emotions are unbridled, but most are nuanced and fleeting. When you look back at your set of images, I want you to be transported back to that day and to have those feelings rekindled. My role is to be an observer and a listener. The less time I spend interrupting, the more time I can spend watching, waiting, and capturing the moments that should be remembered. If I’m there to record it, it’ll be without printed pages from other photographers you’d like to see imitated. I'll be there as me – and I’ll be capturing you.

Hi my name is Josh Little. I am the lead photographer of Little Pics Photo & Film. We are a traveling wedding photography company based out of south Florida & Virginia. We want to capture your love story through photos that will last a lifetime. Moments are precious but fleeting, that’s why we say a Little Picture can capture a big moment.

Based in Maryland, capture love story worldwide. We work to keep your timeless, intimate, lifetime, romantic, meaningful moments FOREVER. Limited amount of weddings each year so I can get to know you better and create the highest quality of work.

Hi I'm Christian! I am a wife, and mother of four who loves any adventure with a passport involved. I am a huge travel junky who loves exploring new places, food, and culture. I fell in love with photography while traveling the world as a child. Years later, I tell the unqiue love stories of stylish, wanderlust couples, who are madly in love. I absolutely love photographing weddings and the relationships I build with the couples I serve. On wedding days you can catch me with two cameras on each hip making sure that every detail is captured.

For as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for understanding people and making beautiful images. Earning dual degrees in fine art photography and anthropology was a natural extension of this passion — a path that led me to launch Cramer Photo in 2005. I focus my photography on the art of documentation. I love to capture the in-between moments, when a bit of your inner self is revealed. Your images will be a perfectly honest reflection of you, the people you love, and the moment you’re in. I am a visual storyteller, documenting the personal and professional stories of my clients. Let me tell your story!

I started my studies into photography and other events such as lifestyle, weddings, & product photography in 2012. I had such a love for the wedding industry that I knew I wanted to capture moments and emotions that a wedding day Intels. I now living in Charlotte, North Carolina & I travel all over the Carolinas, Virginia, MD and DC area. I have lived and obtained many lifelong clients in Ca, Va, and DC. I’ve met hundreds of magnificent couples & Photography lets me create a lasting memories with my sister amber ( second shooter) and allows me to give back & do for others. Photographed Memories big or small will always be cherished.

Gabrielle is a DC-based wedding and portrait photographer who strives to create timeless images with an editorial edge. She believes that every love story deserves to be told, and approaches every session and wedding with reverence and passion.