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Welcome to The Photography by Jo Blog


In these posts, you’ll find inspiration, education, and everything you need to know about our wedding photography process. 

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Rows of wooden chairs are arranged outdoors on a grassy field at a Tiffin barn wedding, facing a large wooden cross decorated with pink flowers. Bouquets of pink and white flowers line the aisle, with trees and open fields in the background.

A Classic Spring Wedding at Tiffin Farm in Charlottesville, Virginia | Ashley + Conner

Black and white engagement photo of Grace and Elliot peeking around a wooden bookcase at New Dominion Bookshop on the Charlottesville downtown pedestrian mall

Grace & Elliot’s downtown mall Charlottesville engagement session

A couple kisses under a wooden arch decorated with colorful florals during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Big Spring Farm in Lexington, with guests seated on wooden chairs and mountains visible in the background.

A Vibrant, Colorful Spring Wedding with Willow Trees in Lexington, Virginia.

A bride and groom stand at the altar in a bright, rustic wedding venue at The Secusion in Lexington, with chandeliers, floral garlands, and guests on both sides. Bridesmaids in lavender and groomsmen in blue look on during this rainy wedding day.

Amina and Darren: A Love Story Worth the Wait | Rainy May Lexington Wedding

Two wheelchair users hold hands during a romantic engagement session, traveling along a paved path lined with blooming cherry blossom trees near a peaceful pond in the park.

Hannah and Christian’s Engagement Session | Creating Romantic Engagement Photos for Two Wheelchair Users

A blurred bride in a lace gown walks past an elegant wedding table for six, decorated with colorful flowers and candles, at Early Mountain Vineyards, with a fireplace adorned in lush blooms—perfect inspiration for your wedding guide.

Guide to Getting Married at Early Mountain Vineyards

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Photography by Jo is a team of Charlottesville, Virginia wedding photographers who creates emotional, joyful photographs through a candid approach. The Photography by Jo team photographs engagements, proposals, and weddings in Charlottesville, Lexington, Staunton, throughout Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and destination weddings throughout the world. With over 400 weddings photographed, the Photography by Jo team is the experienced choice for your wedding, engagement, or proposal.

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