The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Waterford, VA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Waterford, VA

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269 Wedding Photographers in Waterford, VA

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Megan Rei Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I'm a wedding and dog photographer based in the Northern Virginia/DC area with a focus on capturing fun, candid, colorful photos of the people and pups you love! I'm always willing to travel, especially back to my home state of New York.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Megan at our small wedding was great. It was the two of us, our dog, and two guests at a venue with lots of beautiful spaces. She took the time to explore the venue before our wedding to find the best photo spots, and she had so many creative shots and poses for us. We don't like to take a lot of pictures normally, and she helped us all (dog included!) feel comfortable in front of the camera. She shared a sneak peek of the photos within a couple days and all the photos in less than a month. The photos themselves are beautiful and we have so many favorites! I highly recommend working with Megan. She is very professional and friendly, and helped keep the wedding planning and wedding day stress free.
Amy, 4 years ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waterford, VA
  • Offer

Hi, I'm Sophia, a 27-year-old wedding photographer based just outside DC in NoVA. Capturing love stories through my lens is not just a job but a profound joy that I cherish with every wedding I photograph. It's been six years and I've photographed close to 100 weddings which seems unreal! The photography gene runs in my family, my great-grandfather had his own photography studio in Panama and from there, knowledge of photography was passed down through the generations of my family to me. I believe in always having fun and prioritizing an stress-free lifestyle which translates into my photography style — vibrant, authentic, and joyful.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend working with Sophia enough. She was communicative, prompt and very efficient. She really worked with us what we wanted for the day in a short time frame and the photos just speak for themselves. We truly could not be happier that we chose to work with her!
Lucy B., 6 months ago
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Alysa Segovia Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I'm a wedding photographer based out of Virginia committed to providing the best photography experience to my couples. My style is natural, photojournalistic, and authentic. I take the time to get to know you and work with you to capture beautiful moments that are sincere and candid. I won't miss a thing, from the first kiss to the captivating laughs to the small, intimate moments that no one else sees.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alysa was so flexible and easygoing to work with, and the photos were gorgeous! She was extremely punctual in terms of timing and getting the photos to us as promised. On the day of, she was great about accommodating some last minute requests/extra photos and was creative in finding a great space for family photos when outside wasn’t going to work. The value was incredible and I would 10/10 recommend her services.
Morgan D., 5 months ago
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Abby Carissimo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I'm Abby! and I’m hopelessly obsessed with love. There’s nothing like watching a couple look into each other’s eyes and realize they just got married. Being able to capture that moment- and then deliver it to the couple to keep forever- it’s truly the best. I’m here to capture so much more than just memories. I’m here to capture feeling. . The sweet glances that make your fingertips tingle. The look that makes your heart thump in your chest. The loopy butterflies in your stomach as you’re about to walk down the aisle. Those feelings. The photos I produce allow you to hold those feelings in your hand, and keep them safe for eternity.

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As a wedding planner Abby is on my recommendation list because her editing style is unique and really resonates with some of my clients. She is easy to work with, she has a good attitude on wedding days even on those hot summer ones that sometimes can be hard to have a good attitude! She also has good sneak peak turnaround time so you aren’t feeling abandoned while she edits your whole gallery. She gives you a good little taste to hold you over until your full gallery comes out! Absolutely would recommend Abby to be your photographer!!
Maddie, 2 years ago
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Jac&Mac Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Waterford, VA

We’re an award-winning husband and wife photography team providing our services for over 16 years all over Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania. Speaking of Ourselves- Macky & I have been Married for 23 years and going strong through all the hardships, challenges, and rewards Life brings to our family. This is why we love doing weddings, not only does it remind us of our day, but also, motivates us to capture your Wedding by providing you Pictures That Speak Louder Than Words.

Jac&Mac Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From our very first conversation, their communication was top-notch - they were responsive, attentive, and truly listened to our vision. The quality of their work is exceptional, and the value they provided far exceeded our expectations. On the day of our wedding, they seamlessly captured every special moment, from our wedding party getting ready to the intimate exchanges between my husband and I. Jac&Mac Photography are simply the best people, and we are thrilled with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive our special day for years to come.
Dj l., 4 months ago
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Rise and Roam Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Let's skip the business part and jump in, heads first, into being best friends?! I love connecting with people who are in love and value the essence of relationships, those big and small moments and everything in between. To live in the moment is my motto, allowing myself to be true to my feelings and always see the bright side of every experience. I've been photographing for 3 years and making friends along the way, creating memories that will withstand the test of time with a touch of art. Let's connect and make beautiful memories!?

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely loved working with Maria for our engagement and wedding photos! We knew from looking at her portfolio for the first time and after we connected over the phone that we’d found exactly the right person to capture our celebration. From in-person meetings to Zoom syncs, our partnership with Maria immediately felt comfortable and collaborative. Maria brought warmth and her expertise to the table, while we brought our personalities and our vision to capture the vibrance and energy of our wedding day. There are three main elements that I want to highlight from working together with Maria: 1. Our rainy day engagement shoot in Brooklyn - despite us being based in Brooklyn, NY and our wedding venue and Maria both being located in the greater Washington, DC area, Maria made her way up to NYC and graciously did an engagement shoot with us capturing shots in some of our favorite places around Brooklyn. At first we were a bit worried when we saw that rain was in the forecast for our shoot day, but Maria assured us that the rain would only add to the romanticism of the shoot and she was absolutely right and truly delivered great shots. Not only that, she was great at directing us and making us feel relaxed throughout the entire session. 2. Maria’s unique proposal for our wedding day shoot - we connected with Maria nine months prior to our wedding, but she’s a sought after photographer! She was already booked on our wedding date, so she suggested an alternative for us to still be able to leverage her services and her editorial eye: she would suggest another trusted photographer to take raw photos on the day of our wedding, while she would still own all of the planning, coordination, and editing of all of our wedding photos so our images still got the Rise & Roam treatment. 3. Our wedding photos - Maria was highly communicative and phenomenal at making sure she understood what we were looking for in our shots. She made sure that our day-of raw photographer was aligned with our vision as well. (Shoutout to Sarah Mattozzi for being such a great day-of photographer and for partnering with Maria on our unique photography setup! Loved working with Sarah!). Just a few days after our wedding, Maria sent us a bunch of preview photos from the shoot and we were immediately struck by how well they turned out. Once we got the full album drop, we were so happy with all the images!! Maria captured the spirit, energy, and fun that was such a core part of our wedding celebration! Overall, I would highly highly recommend Maria to capture your own special day because she did a phenomenal job on capturing our celebration!
Paolo C., a month ago
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The Moody Momma 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Waterford, VA
  • Offer

Hey heyyyy! I’m a momma to a smart, artsy girl , 2 wild and rambunctious boys & wife to an amazing husband. I was born and raised here (minus some years in West Virginia) in Nova and love this place I call home!! Aside from my awesome job, I’m just a regular mom and wife who enjoys Netflix and chillin, long romantic walks in Target, drinking coffee ( while editing and during those long walks at Target LOL).

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the pleasure of working with Sydney during a wedding in October! She was there capturing all the details of the bride, bridesmaids, my team and I while doing hair and makeup! And was checking to see if we needed anything! Love her!
Ashley, 3 years ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Waterford, VA
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 3 months ago
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Victoria V Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Photography and videography for destination, elopements, and traditional weddings across the Northern Virginia and worldwide. My work focuses on capturing your day authentically so that you can relive your memories and feel the emotions you had in that exact moment.

Awarded Best of Zola
I mean WOW. We have gotten more compliments on our wedding photos than any other vendor or part of our wedding. We explained our vision to her (wildflower-themed, fun, colorful, candid vibes) and she blew away our expectations. From the very beginning, Victoria was a dream to work with. She was kind, hilarious, willing to work with our budget, and a very good communicator. I explained that my husband and I didn't really like to take photos so we would likely get burnt out quickly, and she was incredible at working in creative ways to still get beautiful photos but maximize our time actually being present and enjoying the time with our guests. She even found a field of flowers for us to take photos in without us even asking...it was something out of a dream!! Also, we had a very active first dance with lots of flips and tricks and the photos are PERFECT. She is hands down the best photographer I've ever seen for candids, action shots, and all the silly photos we could take. Her website and gallery (post-wedding) is very easy to access. Overall, we had an absolute BLAST with Victoria, and seriously made the best decision of our wedding planning process by booking her as our photographer. Like everyone tells you, do not skimp on your budget in this area. Plus, she is reasonably priced for the insane level of artistry she brings with her camera. Truly cannot recommend her enough!!!
Julia W., 5 months ago
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Wilcoxenn Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hey there friend! My name is Kat, and I am a photographer in the Shenandoah Valley! I specialize in wedding, engagement, family, portrait, boudoir, and custom creative sessions. I offer Hybrid Photo + Video coverage so that I can capture the most emotions during you big day! This means not only do you get a my full photography service, but also a 3-5 minute highlight film of your wedding day. My goal is to always make sure my customer has the session of their dreams by creating custom packages that fit their every need. No idea is too big, no request is too small! I look forward to working with you!

Kat was wonderful! We had budget issues and she was super patient working within our budget and she was wonderful to work with day of!
Fiona, a year ago
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Rob Jinks Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Waterford, VA

For me, photography all started with the outdoors. As someone who loves to bike, hike, kayak, and backpack, photos were a way to capture the vistas and memories I was creating. Photography snowballed into sports, journalism, concerts, products, events, portraits, finally landing on weddings. Weddings became what I loved most due to their fast pace nature, creative freedom, and the opportunity to document real, life-long memories. Every couple and every family has a unique, incredible story. It’s a blessing to be able to document these life-changing events that people can look back on forever.

We are so happy we booked Rob Jinks as our photographer! You can tell he truly cares about his clients and puts so much thought and effort into his work. Our family and friends loved him too - he made sure everyone felt included and seen. The pictures are incredible and he made the whole process very easy. We highly recommend Rob Jinks!!
Sydnee F., 4 months ago
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Sarah Dodge Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hi, I'm Sarah! My goal? To capture the moment so you can live in it and deliver photos that are timeless, personal, effortless, and entirely YOU. I’ve been photographing weddings for ten years, so I know how to provide you with a stress-free experience that culminates with you receiving an album full of beautiful, romantic, whimsical images that stop you in your tracks and transport you back in time. Your wedding day will go by in a beautiful, euphoric blur. I’m here so you can relive it in slow motion.

My husband and I couldn't have possibly asked for a better photographer for our wedding and engagement photos than Sarah! We had so much fun during our engagement shoot in 2023, and we knew then that we'd found the perfect photographer for our big day. She made us feel so comfortable and confident throughout the whole process. Our timeline didn't go according to plan on wedding day, and Sarah was so accommodating and flexible. She helped me to stay calm, which is hard to do as the bride on your wedding day! She sent us some sneak peak pictures and they are seriously magazine worthy; we are obsessed! Utilizing Sarah's photography services for your wedding will be the best decision you make. 10/10 recommend!
Megan R., a month ago
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Tiffany's Photo & Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I'm Tiffany, a passionate photographer and videographer who cherishes the power of genuine moments. My approach is both timeless and documentary, focusing on the beauty of the now, the authentic exchanges, and the unscripted laughter that makes each wedding and engagement so special. For me, photography is not just about capturing faces; it's about capturing feelings, the essence of the moment, and the unspoken tales of love and joy.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tiffany and her team were absolutely incredible to work with! She shot our wedding in April 2024 and from start to finish was helpful and communicative. We got our teaser photos very quickly after the wedding and all of our photos following that quickly as well. The editing was amazing, all of the photos were so well thought out and the attention to detail was so amazing to see. We are SO happy with our wedding photos!!
Haeli, 7 months ago
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Bakerture Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Waterford, VA

We’re Bakerture, an expresso-driven elite boutique studio of imaginative wedding photographers and videographers. Our national studio is run from the tip tops of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. As a small group of tight-knit creatives, we feed off of epic engagement stories, hilarious grand entrances, and intense reception dance off's. Our passion, energy, and creativeness come from the allure of your story. Every single client we work with has their own unique story and our mission is to tell it through our lens in its most organic form.

Bakerture was everything you'd want out of a wedding photographer. Leading up to the wedding they were great about communication and planning out the timeline for our big day. The day of they were so thoughtful about our time and keeping us on schedule without making us feel rushed or glossing over details. They were fun to work with and very personable which made our couples shoots feel comfortable. The preview of photos we got a couple weeks after our wedding were gorgeous. We opted for the videographer service as well and felt like we were stars in a fairy tale when we saw the footage. We would recommend Bakerture a million times over!
Sean H., 4 months ago
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Nathan Sottung Photography, LLC. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Photography has been my passion since I was 14, when I first picked up a Nikon F3 gifted by my grandparents. Over the years, that passion grew into a career filled with storytelling, artistry, and connection. Based in Northern Virginia with ties to Virginia Beach, I specialize in capturing timeless moments that reflect the authenticity and beauty of your wedding day. With over 65 weddings photographed since starting in 2020, I bring a mix of technical expertise and artistic vision to create images that you’ll treasure for generations, all while ensuring you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

I would give 10 stars if that were possible! Nathan is incredible! From when we first reached out to even now, a month after our wedding. He is so friendly and warm, it is easy to feel comfortable around him. Feeling comfortable is so important since most of us aren't used to people taking so many pictures of us. He was helpful in picking a place to do our engagement photos and was great about getting us to pose or do goofy things that resulted in the most beautiful photos that I could truly feel how we felt in the moment when looking at the photos. On the day of our wedding, he was even more amazing, we were an hour behind schedule (my fault) and he kept his cool which in turn helped me to also remain calm. He was great at pivoting at a moment's notice when I changed the location of first look photos in order to save time. He was great at offering ways we could still get those photos in that location if we wanted to take the time to do it. He went above and beyond getting candid shots I asked for. The amazing thing is that my photos from my wedding truly feel like a portal back into the day, I look at the pictures and all the emotions of joy and love come flooding back. He is a true artist. The best part was we got a bunch of preview photos the day after our wedding!! Unheard of! And then he had the full gallery of photos only 3 weeks later, also unheard of! He does a great job capturing and editing photos. He also time and time again went above and beyond like an additional engagement session when we missed some shots we had wanted to get or an additional session in our wedding attire to capture additional portraits. He also asked if there were photos that we thought were missing from the gallery and went back through the thousands of photos to find ones we were asking about. I cannot recommend Nathan enough, our day would not have been the same without him, and it never would have been captured in such a perfect way.
Katie A., 5 months ago
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Becky A. Gardner Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hello!!! I’m so excited to connect. I’m a family and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia! I love real moments, and focus and all the candid fun, no stress. This day, these moments will live forever and ever, and it’s my job and privilege as your storyteller to snap them all!

Beginning the wedding planning process is daunting in itself, but the anxiety of finding the person that shares your vision for your photos (basically your concrete memories) can be so challenging. Not only do you want someone that can capture the candid beautiful moments of your big day, but also someone that makes you feel comfortable enough to celebrate and enjoy it. We never wanted staged or posed seeming photos for our wedding, just captured moments of real life and the joy of real people celebrating with us. Becky delivered. She was kind, patient, guiding, supportive, and (my favorite part) celebrated in our joy that day. She was so easy to work with, it honestly felt like a friend taking care of us. We would recommend Becky to anyone—she has a versatile portfolio and is always looking to better herself and connect with others. If you want your wedding day captured in photos that genuinely show you—Becky is the one!
Bailey & P., a year ago
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Giuliana Farrays Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I have an absolute passion for capturing genuine moments and the magic of love that couples share when marrying the love of their life. I love capturing every detail, every special moment you share, stunning portraits of you and your partner-- All of it! My goal is to capture breathtaking photos that take you back in time when you see them in a storytelling & photo-journalistic way and in a vibrant & airy style. Images that will be treasured throughout the years, not only by you but the following generations to come.

Giuliana photographed our wedding with just a two month notice after we had to cancel our original wedding in Florida due to COVID. Her prices are pretty reasonable and she puts a lot of care into her work! We’re very happy with how our pictures turned out!
Emily & S., 4 years ago
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Framemoment Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,695
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Combining influences from the world of fashion, photojournalism and traditional schools of art photography, Framemoment Photography illustrate an exclusive breathtaking approach to our work. fresh innovative look alters change from standard event photography that typically appears in compilations and albums. Often described as striking, spontaneous and sometimes edgy, our gallery-worthy images push the limits of conventional event photography, providing each one of their clients with a personalized and visionary final product.

Akio and his team were consummate professionals for all of our photography needs (engagement photos, scheduling, organizing timelines, wedding photos, etc). He and Boris did a phenomenal job of making us, our guests, and our families feel special and valued throughout the entire wedding day. The fact that they included a livestream of our ceremony for those that could not attend meant the world to us. If any couple is in need of a wedding photographer, they should look no further than Framemoment Photography!
Cynthia & S., a month ago
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PAPERBOYS 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,995
  • Serves Waterford, VA

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.

Hiring Nate with the Paperboys team might have been the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning process. My husband and I are (very picky) creatives by nature and trade so we knew that we wanted to be very intentional about our choice of photographer for our special day. Our venue was a historic hotel that requires you to work with one of their select partners, something we initially were a little hesitant about due to its inherent limitations. Most partners listed had very technically beautiful photos but nothing that excited us creatively. Until we saw their most recent partner addition: Paperboys. We loved the playfulness, talent, and imagination that was deeply valued with the team and quickly connected with our photographer Nate both creatively and socially. It was apparent that he truly loved his craft and was easy to communicate our vision with, always making sure to ask helpful questions and take the time to study our provided resource materials. Without prompting or extra charge, he also opted to bring his own film camera to snap some artsy film shots on the actual day, an above and beyond move that shows how much he genuinely just loves what he does. The finished photos absolutely exceeded expectations. His signature style we loved shone through while also managing to capture the exact essence of what we were hoping for stylistically. And as someone who specifically struggles with body confidence and anxiety, he was able to make me feel safe by providing a calm presence and plenty of posing guidance. This allowed me to truly just exist and enjoy the day, which is something I genuinely wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to manage, and therefore the most wonderful gift in and of itself. TLDR: Just hire Paperboys already and thank me later! You’re welcome.
Kelsey B., 7 months ago
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Trick The Light 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I am a full service wedding photographer. My approach to wedding photography focuses on the emotion of the event. That is what fascinates and moves me, that is what draws me to photography. I always do an engagement shoot with my couples, I think it is important to get to know each other before the wedding day, and it helps me to understand you as a couple. I like to get together at least once to just talk as well, the better you know me, the easier it will be for you to relax and focus on your wedding when I am looking at you the whole time.

The way he sees light through his camera and captures a once in a lifetime special moment lives forever in the images produced. We are forever greatful in the moment we shared that now has become a lifetime and generation of memories. From the bride: the pictures captured told the story of what took place on preparation before I walked down the aisle. We are a happy couple who are so blessed to do business with Paul. Paul is blessed with a special gift and makes you feel very comfortable. He builds a relationship with his clients. Paul gave us a scenario. We did our thing and he did his. During COVID he is understanding and flexible. We wish him nothing but the best!
Angel and E., 4 years ago
Love and Lore Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I'm Caty-Scarlett! Owner and crazy woman of Love and Lore Photography. I document love through a documentary driven perception and I would define myself as a wedding photo historian. I shoot lovers particularly in Virginia and across New England. Take me anywhere! Some places that are close to home are Dalton, Ohio. Boston and Provincetown, Massachusetts. Not to mention Shenandoah National Park and Coalton, WV.

Caty-Scarlett (and her second shooter, Sean) were an ABSOLUTE JOY to work with for our Shenandoah wedding! She jumped right into our vision and took the time to actually get to know us as a couple and the style we were looking for (documentary-esque/non-staged/natural). Clear, honest communication and incredibly helpful throughout the process on a very compressed timeline. She captured our family and friends emotions so beautifully over the course of our long weekend celebration and truly created pictures that we constantly reference. Attentive to the details, flexible and didn't pressure us, even took the time to remember our immediate family's names for group shots. Outstanding human being, we can't wait for our next adventure shoot!
Kristen & J., 6 months ago
Kara Loryn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Waterford, VA

I’m a Christian wedding and lifestyle photographer on a mission to capture the intimate moments of your life and tell your unique story through the art of photography. I wholeheartedly believe in the sacredness of marriage, in telling a story and connecting with loved ones through photography. Your day, your sacrament and your story are the moments that, when captured, become a testament to your journey together. Accompanied by coffee, Jesus and excited squeals, I’m here to help you feel comfortable and bring out your authentic selves so that your photos will tell of your story for years to come.

Kara has been an amazing photographer to work with! Her style of bright photos truly captured the joy we felt all day during our wedding. Our engagement session with her made us feel comfortable and confident in how to pose, making the wedding day even smoother. Seeing even just the sneak peeks of the photos she captured made us realize she was able to photograph so many beautiful moments, even when we didn't know she was there! We absolutely love them and are so grateful that she was also able to capture the beauty and solemntiy of our wedding Mass in the most perfect ways.
Emily & W., a month ago
Freebird Imagery 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Ali of Freebird Imagery is a Northern Virginia-based photographer of intimate weddings, families, + brands. With an eye for authentic emotion, light, + story, and a gift for making you feel at ease and truly seen - all art is made honest and rooted in love. I am passionate about creating memories for the lovers of the world. Whether that be a wedding or elopement, family session, or branding session for your small business, I'm here for it!

I cannot say enough about how incredible my experience was with Ali! From the moment we started working together, it was clear that this wasn’t just a business transaction, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship. She didn’t just create a gorgeous photo gallery of our wedding – she made the entire experience feel effortless, personal, and magical. Her attention to detail is impeccable. Every image was thoughtfully crafted and perfectly in line with the vision I had. She truly took the time to understand the style and feel I wanted for my day and it shows in every shot. I have looked at every single image no less than 10 times in the past 4 days, no exaggerating. What really stood out was how Ali made me feel throughout the process. On the day of the wedding, she didn’t just show up as a vendor – she showed up as a friend, making me feel so at ease, beautiful, and confident. She helped capture the best moments, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I feel so incredibly grateful for her dedication, kindness, and professionalism. She is not only a photographer, but a true artist and a friend who genuinely cares about making your special day everything you dreamed of. Highly, highly recommend!
Alyssa A., 13 days ago
Mary Winford Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hello! My Name is Mary Winford. I am a DC wedding photographer who loves shooting weddings in Washington DC, but I shoot other places as well. I'm always excited to explore a new area. I was born and raised in North Carolina. I now live in Fredericksburg Virginia. It was a big change considering I've lived in North Carolina all my life, but I still travel back and forth to see my family. I am happy I have many awesome pictures to look back at when I miss them. Family and sharing memories with the people I care about is so important to me. That's one of the reasons why photography is so important to me.

Mary Winford Weddings was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, their communication was responsive and prompt via text and email, which was so helpful during the busy wedding planning process. Their work is truly inspired, with bright, dreamy and beautiful images that captured all the best moments of our special day. The crew was super kind and extremely helpful, offering lots of great ideas for poses and really treating our wedding like it was the most important event. They did an amazing job corralling the wedding party for group photos and got stunning shots of all the meaningful moments. We are thrilled with the artistic final images and would highly recommend Mary Winford Weddings to any couple looking for exceptional wedding photography and videography!
Brienna S., 2 months ago
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Sound Originals Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Sound Originals Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Sound Originals was beyond incredible for my wedding. I communicated to them that I wanted to add video a few months out from my wedding and it was a stress free process. My husband and I are a bit awkward when taking photos and my photographer and videographer were so great in helping us get comfortable and trying different poses that made us less awkward in front of the camera. They both helped keep the energy high all throughout the night and my only regret was not hiring them for longer to capture things that had happened after they left. My bridal party and guests were telling me how great my photographer and videographer were. I just got my photos back and they are exactly what I wanted; Moody, slightly editorial with some candid moments. I can’t recommend Sound Originals enough and I will be recommending them to friends and family that are in need of a photographer/videographer
Hannah R., 2 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves Waterford, VA

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

We definitely recommend OLAS. Our favorite photos from the day were our fun wedding party pictures! Everything was explained clearly during the planning process and we wouldn’t change anything from the day. We received our wedding day photo gallery promptly at the time we were expected and it was a good surprise on our honeymoon.
Brian D., 9 days ago
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Justin Kunimoto Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Waterford, VA

First and foremost, congratulations! This is an exciting time! Before I begin with all the details, I would like to do away with the formalities and keep it light. Technically speaking, I’m a photographer, but honestly, since establishing my business in 2014, I would consider myself a teammate through this process. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know couples, their families, their stories, and at the end of the day, becoming a good friend. If this vibes with you, we are off to a good start :) Answering questions, transparency in communication, and prompt responses are important to me and I hope that everything I share resonates.

Awarded Best of Zola
Justin was amazing to work with from beginning to end. He was responsive to our emails and was quick to set up a virtual meeting so that we could both meet and get to know each other. We could tell he understood our vision from the get go. During our micro wedding photoshoot, he arrived early and did a full scan of the location to make sure we got the most optimal lighting and angle. This was the first time my husband and I ever took photos together so Justin's jokes and guidance really helped us. He made us feel so comfortable during the photoshoot which showed in the final results; we have so many candid photos that we love! I would totally recommend him to anyone that is looking for a hard working and fun photographer!
Julie D., 4 months ago
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Ivy & Quartz Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hi! I'm Nina and I run Ivy & Quartz photography! I shot my first wedding in 2013, but my journey with photography began long before that. When I was about 10 years old, my dad gave me a camera and I quickly became obsessed. My intrigue continued to grow over the years and I went on to earn my BA in Studio Art , Photography, from the University of Virginia. After graduating I worked as a portrait photographer and decided to pursue and earn my MFA in Imaging Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Awarded Best of Zola
After friends shared a photo of my then fiance and me at their own wedding, we hired the photographer who took it. This was Nina! That one photo inspired us to review the gallery of their entire wedding and then her portfolio and we were blown away. 7 months later our own wedding day arrived. My husband and I are the type of people who are wildly present and constantly forget to take photographs of our life together. We knew we wanted to capture this day without the photography becoming a chore or hindering our ability to do what we do best and enjoy our time. Nina was able to provide just that and was incredible (as was the second photographer she worked with for our big day). Nina seamlessly handled all the chaotic moments and pre-ceremony stress of the very emotional bride (me) in stride! With very little direction she navigated all aspects of a wedding day with absolute poise and grace. I cannot thank her enough for taking on such leadership and just GETTING IT DONE! Nina captured all the big and tiny pieces that go into a wedding and I felt her photo choices, angles, and poses perfectly captured the essence of me and my husband's personalities. At every avenue Nina was a professional, personable, and I never expected I could be so satisfied with a collection of photographs. THANK YOU SO MUCH NINA.
Jacqueline, 3 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waterford, VA



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 5 months ago
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Promani Weddings 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hi! At Promani Weddings, we are a local wedding media team that specializes in capturing the magic of wedding celebrations. Led by owner and accomplished photographer/filmmaker Benjamin, our dedicated team of talented photographers and videographers excels at transforming your special day into timeless memories. In thanks to high demand from all of our amazing couples, we have established incredible teams in Michigan, Tennessee and North Carolina!! I can't wait to hear from you and learn more about your wedding.

I just got my photos back from Promani Weddings with Lola from Lola Marie Photography being our main photographer and WOW, I am obsessed! Lola and Benjamin captured our day so well! My husband and I went through photos together and just reminisced the whole day - the tears, the laughter, it was just perfect! If you want people who will capture your vision, hire them right away! They were timely, organized, fun to work with and just an amazing crew!
Emily H., 7 months ago
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Cesario Mendez Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waterford, VA

When I am not behind the camera or editing photos, I enjoy short Uber rides to bottomless brunch on the weekends; right now mimosas and I kinda have a thing going on! I have a special relationship with bourbon and FIRMLY believe in putting food on the grill during late afternoons should be the norm. I am blessed to be married to the happiest person on earth (I am so serious), who just happens to double as my favorite person. She keeps me grounded and never fails to remind me how great she is.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wow can’t say enough amazing things about this photographer, he truly was one of the highlights of our wedding. Don’t walk to book him run! He was super focused, detail orientated, bilingual, fun and laid back. He captured so many incredible behind the scene moments and my family kept saying we didn’t even see him take that picture. We were nervous about not knowing how to pose. He made us so comfortable and had amazing poses. He captured intimate moments of our families reactions during the ceremony, speeches and partying. He helped the day flow so well and we couldn’t believe how amazing the pictures were. The turn around time for the pictures was also super fast. We had a bad experience with a photographer prior who ended up being a scammer and he truly saved our wedding day!! Thank you!
Jasmin S., 16 days ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Waterford, VA
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Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. I have an associate team specifically trained to go and take on more couples! The only thing that's different on your wedding day is you see a different face! On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to. Let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person as well. She is thorough, kind and so professional. Her energy brings such a calmness to your wedding day and she’s always willing to give her expertise. I can’t recommend Heather enough! My wife and I are obsessed with our wedding pictures.
Olivia, 7 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Waterford, VA

We are team of traveling wedding photographers and videographers. For 2024, we have 90+ weddings booked in 29 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Ledd Lens LLC was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From our first meeting, Ledd was clear, consistent, and approachable in his communication. He took time to understand our vision and preferences. On the big day, Ledd and his team were engaging and patient, skillfully capturing all of the special moments while keeping things light and fun. The end result is a beautiful, detailed, and creative set of photos that we will treasure forever. Ledd delivered excellent quality and value. We highly recommend Ledd Lens LLC for wedding photography - they truly contributed to making our day special!
Jia Y., 5 months ago
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Kylie Hinson Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Our philosophy is pretty simple: tell the most amazing love stories through photographs that capture true love, real emotion and beautiful moments. As your photography team, our job is to tell your love story the way that it unfolds. We believe in preserving the moment with artistry and authenticity. We want your photographs to be timeless and beautiful. From the big moments to the subtle details, we give each element equal attention and care. If it matters to you, it’s important to us, and that commitment will shine through in every image.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kylie and her team were awesome! They really captured our day the way we wanted with some touch’s of their. Communication and planning was super easy. If we ever had questions or concerns we had an answer promptly. We can’t wait to get the full album.
Jessica L., 6 months ago
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Emie's Photo LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Waterford, VA

Hey! We’re Emie's Photo LLC, a team of two documentary wedding photographers based in Lynchburg, VA. We are passionate about capturing the unique moments and emotions of your special day, in a way that tells the story of your love and commitment. Our goal is to provide you with personalized and timeless images that you'll treasure for years to come.

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Emie captured photos at my wedding that I know I will cherish forever! She has a fantastic talent for capturing someone's true essence. She gets in there, and you know she's getting the real you. In a natural, unobtrusive way, Emie captures some great candid moment. She also excels at incorporating nature into her photos and has an excellent eye for detail. Besides her talents, she did a great job of communicating with me and understanding what I wanted. She was also very professional and fun to be around. Hiring Emie to take my wedding photos was one of the best decisions I made.
Katie, 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Waterford, VA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Waterford, VA?

A Waterford, VA wedding photographer ranges from $250 to $10,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Waterford, VA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Waterford, VA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Darby Doll Photography LLC, Imagesxpert Media and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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