Virginia Micro Wedding & Elopement Photographer

More Of What You Need… And Less Of What You Don’t

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Your wedding is a deeply personal event. If you want to throw tradition out the window because that’s what feels right to you, we will support you wholeheartedly. Sometimes, the best celebrations are the ones with you and your closest friends, toasting beneath the stars. 

We love intimate weddings because you get to spend intentional time with each guest. In these smaller, more personal environments, speeches flow more freely, interactions are more honest, and you are less stressed by the showmanship of a big wedding. It makes more room for all our favorite things to photograph: real moments.

Micro Wedding & Elopement Photography in Virginia & Beyond

Whether you’re planning a courthouse elopement in your hometown or a micro wedding in the mountains, you deserve photos that capture the whole you. Our micro wedding and elopement photography packages allow you to decide exactly what kind of coverage you want. Want to skip getting ready photos and head right to the ceremony? Or want to swap out dancing photos for an outfit change and some more portraits? This is your wedding, and we’ll document whatever feels right for you. 

For weddings with fewer than 30 guests and less than 5 hours of coverage, our photography packages begin at $2,500.

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“Everything about working with Jo and her team was wonderful, and the photos are unbelievably beautiful.”

While planning her wedding, my daughter came across Jo’s website and noticed that she seemed to capture “real people” and not just Instagram-ready photos. She hired Jo, and I knew when I saw the engagement gallery that we had found a true gem.

“Working with Jo made us feel that our wedding was truly something worth documenting.”

Jo took the time to acknowledge the effort and intention we put into making our wedding day our own, which meant a lot to us, especially coming from someone who has been to hundreds of weddings. Looking at the gallery makes us feel immense gratitude and joy. We are excited to share the photos with our loved ones!

“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. We had 3 vendors narrowed down within 2 weeks of getting engaged, and quickly booked Jo. She has an eye for detail and her photos truly captured the love and excitement we had that day.

“Jo was absolutely amazing before, during, and after our wedding!”

We are delighted with the beautiful photos that have had us laughing, crying and all joyful emotions in between. Many of our guests have specifically reached out to us just to compliment the supreme skill of our photographer.  It was such a good decision to make the investment in Jo’s services, and we will be grateful for that decision every time we look at the fantastic photos from that day.

“I can’t say enough good things about Jo’s photography!”

We used her for our elopement with close family at Raven’s Roost. She was so flexible with the timeline for the day and we were able to split up photography coverage to do a small ceremony with family and then later in the day do a hike just the 2 of us with her. The photos turned out so well and she even got us previews the same weekend!

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Before we take a single photo, we listen.


You’re not just hiring a photographer. You’re gaining a calming presence, an emotional translator, and a keeper of the moments that matter most. We take pride in getting to know each of our couples. How else can we deliver a gallery of photos that capture what you value the most? 

Everything we do—from building your custom proposal to designing your wedding album—is about you.

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How it Works

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    01 | Connection

    Connection is at the core of everything we do. Immediately after you inquire, we’ll text you to set up a call to get to know one another. Here, we listen closely to your ideas for your wedding day and begin customizing our services to match your vision.

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    02 | Custom Proposal

    Once we have a clear understanding of what you need, we’ll schedule a more in-depth call to discuss your custom proposal! We’ll talk over your options and answer all of your questions, right from the get-go. We value honesty and transparency, and we know you do, too!

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    03 | Getting to Know Each Other

    In the months leading up to your wedding, we meet to establish a timeline and, of course, plan your engagement session! Every communication during this time is designed to help us get to know you. We don’t want to just be your wedding photographer. We want to be a trusted resource you can turn to throughout the entire wedding planning process.

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    04 | Your Wedding Day

    Your only job on your wedding day is to be fully present. By this point, we will know you (and your vision!) so well that you won’t have to direct us at all. From getting ready with your favorite people to slipping away after your reception, we will be documenting the little details and small interactions that you want to remember for the rest of your life.

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    05 | The Wedding Gallery Reveal

    Once your wedding gallery is fully edited, you’re ready for your reveal experience! Before your wedding, we will schedule a time for this experience so you know exactly when you’ll receive your wedding album. And when the day comes, we will share your wedding gallery with you! Whether in person or over Zoom, this is a sacred time where you and your partner can soak it all in, reliving your favorite day, and even start designing print products if you’d like!

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    06 | Getting to Know Each Other

    In the months leading up to your wedding, we meet to establish a timeline and, of course, plan your engagement session! Every communication during this time is designed to help us get to know you. We don’t want to just be your wedding photographer. We want to be a trusted resource you can turn to throughout the entire wedding planning process.

Frequently asked Questions

While we are based out of Staunton, Virginia, we love to travel! Most of our weddings are in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Lexington, D.C., and Richmond, but we travel all throughout the country and even internationally! If you’re planning a destination elopement or micro wedding and want to bring us with you, we would love to hear from you.

A micro wedding is a wedding with under 30 guests. It can still pull out all the stops as a traditional wedding, just with fewer people!

We begin booking weddings over a year in advance. Jo takes fewer weddings per year and therefore has more limited availability. The team is more flexible. If you know your wedding date, don’t hesitate to contact us!

Yes, we partner with Scott Woofter Films & team to provide a cohesive photography and videography experience. Our ability to work as a team and our experience with our respective art forms give our clients the best of both worlds!

We begin booking weddings over a year in advance. Jo takes fewer weddings per year and therefore has more limited availability. The team is more flexible. If you know your wedding date, don’t hesitate to contact us!

We specialize in authentic, true-to-life photography. No dark filters. No orange skin tones. We do our best to match the colors of your final wedding photos to the way everything looked and felt on the day of your wedding. 

We have a tried and true customization process. After you inquire, we will hop on a call to discuss your vision and needs for your wedding. We listen closely to what you want and present you with options hand-picked for you.

Yes, of course! Engagement sessions are included in your custom wedding proposal. We highly encourage every couple to have an engagement session, since it gives us a chance to get to know each other and lets you practice being in front of the camera in a low-stress environment.

We value our couples’ comfort and enjoyment above everything else. We get to know you before your wedding, so it feels like you’re being photographed by a friend. We laugh, exchange stories, and create an environment that is fun and stress-free. This is your wedding. It should be fun, comfortable, and enjoyable. We will do everything we can to make sure it feels that way.

Do you have more questions? We want to hear them! We want you to feel 100% confident in your vendors, so we welcome any conversation you want to have.

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