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Photography by Jo | Staunton Virginia Wedding Photographer

Staunton Virginia Wedding Photographer

Effortless Imagery, Authentically You

Enjoy your wedding experience fully in the moment. Cherish your wedding photographs every day after. Never worry about a missed moment or feeling posed and fake. Relax and enjoy your day knowing you will have heirloom-worthy wedding photography to bring you back to those moments over and over again.

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Close up wedding portrait of a couple snuggling together after their wedding
Meaningful wedding photography

Your images should be Truly personal

Your wedding is about you two alone. I’m here to be an active supporter of that, even if it breaks every tradition in the book. “Pretty” is a given with wedding photographs. I strive to provide galleries with more meaning, stories, and emotion.

The Wedding Experience
Authentic Wedding photography Approach

What would your Wedding Photographs Look Like if you could be fully present, truly enjoying every moment?

Everyone deserves to experience that. Enjoy your wedding day, and leave the preservation to me.

A candid moment of a bride fixing her father's bow tie before her wedding ceremony at Airlie Estate in Virginia
Photograph of a groom smiling at his bride during their wedding ceremony, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains at Irvine Estate in Virginia
A bride laughs and waves her flowers, looking at her bridesmaids before her wedding at Long Branch in Berryville, Virginia
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Meet Jo Mahaney

Former Bride, Current Wedding Photographer

I REMEMBER THIS SEASON

It was not terribly long ago that I was searching for my own wedding vendors. And even once I found them, I spent all my spare time on design boards, timeline spreadsheets, photo request lists (bless my poor wedding photographer, I didn’t know what I was doing!).

THE GOOD NEWS IS, I’M HERE TO HELP YOU!

My goal is to give everyone I come in contact with a stress-free experience. I start to establish wedding timelines from the earliest inquiry call, so you know exactly what coverage you need no matter who you hire. I am transparent and open, ready to get to know you so you can really tell if I’m the right wedding photographer for you.

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Staunton wedding photographer Jo Mahaney shows clients a preview of their wedding images on the back of her camera. They are all excited and smiling at the camera. The couple is wearing a wedding dress and suit.
Virginia wedding photographer Jo Mahaney hugs client on her wedding day while holding her camera
Pricing

Wedding Photography Packages

Pricing for wedding photography collections varies depending on your needs. I customize options for all my couples, based on their priorities for their wedding day. I photograph everything from tiny mountaintop elopements to 300-person multicultural, multi-day ballroom celebrations. Eight years’ experience has taught me to always start pricing with a conversation about what you need and what matters most to you. Weddings are personal. But an important reference point for you to know is that weddings begin at $4,400 and build from there, while elopements begin at $2,900. Most couples invest $5,400 for a wedding photography collection.

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Wedding Photography Testimonials

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If you are considering having Jo as your photographer for your engagement shoot, wedding, family shot and more.. DO IT! Jo is incredible at what she does! My now husband and I never kissed until our wedding day and she helped us feel comfortable with each other and have fun at the same time. She is so easy to work with, on time, super professional but not stiff. She is so relational and kind. Her quality of work is out of this world! Do it. Do it. DO IT! YOU WONT REGRET IT!
Emily and Ron

Immortalizing our wedding memories

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Jo did an absolutely perfect job immortalizing not only our wedding memories, but our engagement photos as well. She is willing to go the extra mile in everything she does, and has the talent, personality and professionalism to have you coming back to her for every life event you share! Without hesitation, I will forever recommend Photography by Jo to friends, family and strangers alike, as I know she is the premier business in her field. You will love and trust her the moment you meet with her! It is not possible to give more than 5 stars, but I can safely say she deserves more! Stop the worry and call Photography by Jo!
Espy and Bre

Truly captured the Love

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Working with Jo was one of my favorite experiences of getting married (aside from actually marrying my husband of course!). Photography is VERY important to me and after becoming engaged, it was the FIRST vendor I wanted to book. When it came to planning for our wedding day, she created a timeline that utilized her wedding expertise allowing us to maximize our wedding day coverage. Jo effortlessly managed to be everywhere we needed her to be during our ceremony and reception, capturing all of the important components we wanted (and some we didn’t even consider) to remember throughout the day. She has an eye for detail and her photos truly captured the love and excitement we had that day. We highly recommend Jo for your wedding photography needs!
Julie and Kyle

Provided Encouragement and Advice

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Photography By Jo was an amazing experience. From the first inquiry until the wedding day they provided encouragement and advice and were incredibly responsive. They ensured the wedding day ran smoothly, did not hesitate to offer a helping hand, and captured beautiful moments as memories. Thanks, Photography By Jo, we could not have made a better decision!
Kristi & Nazahne

Helped us keep that day in our memories

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Jo is an amazing photographer. The pictures she took of our wedding ceremony and dinner are incredibly beautiful. She was great at directing us during pictures and made sure to capture every detail of our special day. She sure helped us keep that day in our memories. The wedding album and prints were amazing! Highly recommend Photography by Jo.
Nichole & Austin

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Please use the form below to submit your details if you are inquiring about working together. For other messages, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks!

Resources

Guides to getting married in Virginia

Browse articles and guides by city for the best advice on planning your wedding in Virginia.

View of the mountains from Lexington Virginia wedding venue, the Seclusion
Getting Married in Lexington, Virginia

A guide to venues, planners, accommodations, and the town of Lexington.

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Newlyweds walk hand in hand by he front of Castle Hill Cider's white barn, a wedding venue in Charlottesville Virginia
Getting Married in Charlottesville, Virginia

A guide to venues, planners, accommodations, and the town of Charlottesville.

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ADDITIONAL resources

Our best tips for planning your wedding in Staunton Virginia

From planning your proposal to printing your wedding album, these guides contain all kinds of advice for planning your wedding, both globally and in Staunton, Virginia and the surrounding areas. Follow along or head to the blog for more Virginia Wedding resources and real Photography by Jo client stories.

Portrait of engaged couple in Crozet, Virginia

What to do after you get engaged

They proposed. You said yes! You’re looking down at your ring, maybe a little in shock. And it hits you. You have no idea what to do now that you’re actually engaged. You probably have no experience planning a wedding, may not have been expecting the big question, and it’s all a whirlwind. That’s okay–I’ve got you. I’ve done this before, and been to over 100 weddings. In this article, I’m going to share what to do after you get engaged as well as how to build your relationship during this season of engagement as you plan for your marriage, not just your wedding day.

30 Engagement Session Locations in Virginia for Every Couple

Choosing a location for your engagement photos can be a challenging task, especially in a state like Virginia where rich history and stunning landscapes provide ideal photographic destinations for every kind of couple. As a Virginia wedding photographer, I get asked for recommendations for engagement session locations all the time! I created this guide to help ease the task of how to choose the best location for engagement photos in the Shenandoah Valley.

Engagement portrait at sunset on top of snowshoe mountain in West Virginia
Proposal announcement photographs taken in old town Alexandria Virginia

How to propose

It’s not unusual that the idea of proposing makes you nervous, you have no idea where to start or what to say. After all, most people do this once in a lifetime! If the topic of marriage and engagement rings have been coming up favorably, it’s time to start thinking about how you want to propose. Planning a proposal can range from simple and spontaneous, to elaborate romantic gestures. Whatever style is right for you, this guide will cover all the things you need to consider before you propose.

Your Complete Guide to Staunton Virginia Wedding Vendors

Finding wedding vendors is arguable the hardest part of planning a wedding. Once you’ve decided on your date, guest list size, and general style, the vendor selection begins! This Staunton Virginia wedding vendor guide is meant to take some of the initial research off your plate. You’ll likely want to start with your venue and planner, if you’re planning on hiring a wedding planner. 

Cover image for complete guide to finding your wedding vendors, photographers, and planners in Staunton Virginia and central VA.

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Questions? Interested in working together? Fill out my contact form, or email me at [email protected].

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Finding your Wedding Photographer: A Quick Personal Message


Wedding party poses for group photograph on mountain top at Showalters Orchard in Harrisonburg Virginia area, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley

Over 8 years experience as a wedding photographer.

Calling Staunton Virginia Home

Growing up in Staunton, I’ve always loved the combination of the historic downtown area and the gorgeous mountains and valleys. While we did move to Jefferson County, West Virginia for a few years, we’re happy to be back in the Shenandoah Valley. Have questions about planning your wedding in Virginia?

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What makes me different from other staunton Wedding Photographers?

Finding your wedding vendors should feel like finding your dream team. They should be supportive, informative, and encouraging, in addition to being great at their profession. It’s a special honor to be chosen to photograph each couple’s union, and it’s not lost on me what great trust these brides and grooms have in my ability to handle documenting their wedding day with care.

While wedding photography is a job to some, to me it is a life calling. There are wedding vendors who do their jobs, and there are wedding vendors who truly serve their clients. As your wedding photographer, I’ll start by giving you resources for mapping out the perfect stress-free timeline, finding other amazing vendors to support your vision, and planning an engagement session that will get you warmed up and ready for the camera on your wedding day. No two wedding days are the same, and I can’t wait to hear about yours! 

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Couple walks down the aisle after their wedding ceremony, laughing and celebrating at the courtyard at the Birkby House in Leesburg, Virginia

Service Areas

With a location off Churchville Avenue in Staunton and a studio in historic downtown Staunton, I primarily serve Augusta County. The nature of wedding photography though requires some travel! I photograph weddings not only in Staunton, but around Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Charlottesville, Lexington, Roanoke, and Richmond. Over the course of my career, I’ve photographed weddings all throughout Virginia, in the Outerbanks, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina, and even in Spain! If you love my work and think we’d be a good fit for your wedding, inquire! I’d love to add some new locations to my list.

Industrial wedding reception head table with lush magenta florals and farmhouse cross-back wooden chairs

Photography Services

We offer the following photography services.

Wedding Photography

Wedding photography services include elopements, microweddings, bridal portraits, engagement and proposal photography, multi-day wedding events, religious ceremonies, casual weddings, large celebrations, and destination wedding photography.

Engagement and Proposal Photography

I offer photography for surprise proposals, traditional engagement photos, anniversary sessions, and other couples’ sessions.

Family Portrait Photography

Whether looking for on-location and outdoor family portraits, in-studio work, or in home lifestyle family photography, I have you covered for family photography!

Brand Photography

After years of working with friends and vendors in the wedding imagery on their brand and social media images, I’ve finally added brand photography as a service!

ABOUT

Photography by Jo is a Staunton, Virginia wedding photographer who creates emotional, joyful photographs through a candid approach. Jo photographs engagements, proposals, and wedding in Staunton, throughout Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and destination weddings throughout the world. Currently booking 2024 and spring 2025 weddings.

Contact

Photography by Jo

9 Lawyers Row, Suite 102

Staunton, VA 24401

[email protected]

(1) 540-470-8652

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Helpful Content

  • 30 Engagement Session Locations in Virginia for Every Couple
  • Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks from Virginia Wedding Planner, Lemondrop Events Co
  • Top Wedding Venues in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley for Mountain Views
  • Ways to get quality, alone time with your spouse on your wedding day — and why it’s important!

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