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Virginia Wedding Photography

Real Wedding Photography for Real People

The Moments You Most Want to Remember
Won’t Be On a List

How do we know? Because we’ve photographed hundreds of weddings, and the most loved photos were never from a Pinterest board. They were the result of impromptu decisions, irrepressible laughter, and intimate moments that weren’t shoehorned into a timeline. 

Because the best photos happen when you are present. 

Everything about our wedding photography experience is designed to help you feel comfortable. We want you to be so immersed in the joy of your wedding that you forget we’re here. With over eleven years of experience, a heart for making people feel at home, and a skill for documenting the delightfully unexpected, we will preserve your wedding day memories in a way that feels genuine and authentic.

A bride in a white dress kisses an elderly woman in a colorful dress on the cheek at a decorated table with candles, lemons, and greenery; a man sits between them, smiling. A stone mantel with ferns is in the background.
  • A groom in a light suit gently kisses the forehead of his bride, who wears a lace wedding dress. They embrace lovingly outdoors, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
  • A bride in a white dress embraces and kisses a groom in a black suit who holds a bouquet of dark purple flowers, both standing on white stairs decorated with greenery.
  • A bride in a strapless white gown holds a bouquet of pale pink flowers and greenery, standing between two people in sage green dresses, their faces out of frame.
  • A bride in a white gown and a groom in a black tuxedo stand smiling together in a vineyard, surrounded by green grapevines on a grassy field with trees in the background.
  • A bride and groom stand at the altar in a bright, airy venue, surrounded by pink and red flowers and elegant chairs, sharing an intimate moment beneath a white chandelier.
  • A round outdoor table with a pink and white striped tablecloth, set with glassware, plates, and napkins. A floral centerpiece with pink, yellow, and peach flowers sits in the middle. Other similar tables are in the background.
  • A woman in a dark green and gold traditional outfit stands in a grassy field at sunset, smiling and looking down while adjusting her earring. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
  • A smiling bride and groom stand side by side, holding hands in an elegant indoor setting. The bride wears an off-shoulder gown and the groom is in a tuxedo. They appear joyful and relaxed.
  • Two brides in white lace wedding dresses smile and laugh together outside on a sunny day, standing near brick steps and a building.
  • A person in a white dress holds a vibrant bouquet of pink, purple, and white flowers, with two others holding similar bouquets beside them, suggesting a wedding or special occasion.
  • A man kneels on grass, hugging a young girl in a white dress while a boy in a black suit gently supports her. Two men in black suits stand smiling in the background, outdoors with trees and an open field.
  • A bride and groom stand close together outdoors, smiling at each other under a delicate, pearl-studded veil that covers both of them. The scene is romantic, with greenery and pale flowers in the background.
  • A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil smiles while looking down at her bouquet of flowers. The black and white photo captures her in a serene, joyful moment.
  • A bride in a white dress stands outdoors as bridesmaids in light blue and gray dresses help arrange her gown. They all smile and hold bouquets with trees and mountains in the background.
  • A bride in a white dress dances with a drink in hand as a groom in suspenders and guests dance nearby. A dollar bill lies on the floor in front of her. The scene is festive and lively.
  • A lace-covered table at Gaie Lea in Virginia, set with crystal candlesticks holding tall white candles, fresh pears, grapes, and white flowers—perfect for a Jewish-Hispanic wedding. A wooden chair and green plants complete the scene.
  • A bride and groom stand facing each other under a white gazebo adorned with greenery and flowers, exchanging vows, while two officiants stand nearby holding papers. The scene is outdoors with trees and a pond in the background.
  • A groom in a beige suit lovingly hugs a bride in a white floral off-shoulder dress and veil. They smile at each other while standing on a grassy path with a field and cloudy sky in the background.
  • A black-and-white photo shows people sitting at a long outdoor table, dressed formally. They are laughing and smiling, enjoying a celebratory meal under string lights and a tent.
  • A round table set for an event with white linens, elegant glassware, white chairs, and a floral centerpiece. Greenery and white drapes decorate the rustic wooden venue.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors, the groom in a blue suit and the bride in a white dress with a long veil. They stand closely together, eyes closed, with greenery in the background.
A person wearing a beige suit jacket, yellow tie, and floral-patterned vest holds their lapel. A vivid florals boutonniere is pinned on the jacket, perfect for a church wedding or an elegant high tea reception. A ring is visible on their finger.

“Jo was absolutely amazing before, during, & after our wedding.”

We are delighted with the beautiful photos that have had us laughing, crying and all the joyful emotions in between. Many of our guests have specifically reached out to us just to compliment the supreme skill of our photographer. Jo and her sidekick were professional, kind, genuine, subtle, and extremely patient with our large and unwieldy families. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and are forever indebted to her.

“Jo did an amazing job capturing our wedding & engagement photos!”

We are SO obsessed with our wedding images and can’t wait to see the full completed gallery in a few weeks. We would highly recommend Jo to everyone!

“Jo is such a talented photographer, & we love her work!”

Jo is very communicative, flexible, collaborative, a team player, and a quick-thinker. Anytime that our Couples hire her, we know that we have an A+ Team and it’s going to be a seamlessly executed event!

“Working with Jo is a great balance between working with someone who has years of industry experience & someone who feels like a friend.”

The best part of our experience was how Jo handled our portrait sessions on wedding day, including our first look, impromptu newlywed portraits, and golden hour. These were moments that could have felt like a chore or boxes to tick, but she was able to turn them into something more special and intimate – opportunities to simply enjoy being with each other. We loved being able to step out of the structure of the day, and Jo made it possible by understanding the emotional beats underlying everything.

A sunlit table set for a meal with elegant plates, crystal glasses, gold cutlery, white candles in brass holders, and a floral centerpiece on a blue and white tablecloth. A napkin is draped over each plate.

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  • The words ELEGANT WEDDING in a classic, bold serif font, with ELEGANT in large uppercase letters and WEDDING in smaller uppercase letters below the left side.
  • A decorative logo with floral accents and elegant script text that reads Hill City Bride. Two flowers and ornate swirls frame the words on a light background.
  • The image displays the words “Magnolia Rouge” with “Magnolia” in elegant cursive overlapping “ROUGE” in bold, uppercase serif font, all on a light gray background.
  • The image displays the words Washingtonian Weddings in an elegant, black, modern serif font on a light background.
  • Style Me Pretty logo with Style Me in uppercase sans-serif font and Pretty in elegant cursive script, all in a gray color on a transparent background.
  • The words BOHO WEDDINGS in large, gray, uppercase letters, spaced widely apart on a light background.
  • Gray circular logo with dotted border. Inside, the text reads Virginia Weddings Magazine in a mix of uppercase and cursive fonts on a light background.
  • Gray text on a white background reads BRIDES & WEDDINGS in all capital letters, with a large, decorative ampersand between the words.
  • Logo for Contemporary Weddings featuring a large, artistic “CW” monogram beside the words “contemporary WEDDINGS” in elegant, script and serif fonts.
  • Black text logo reads MunaLuchi Bride with MunaLuchi in a bold serif font and Bride in a cursive script below it on a transparent background.
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Wedding Photography Packages

Whether you plan to elope in Shenandoah, have a tented Virginia vineyard soiree, or throw a multi-day celebration with all your friends, your wedding photography should be tailored to your needs, not the other way around. 

Our wedding photography packages are completely custom. We build them around your vision and values, making sure you have everything you need (and nothing you don’t) to remember this day perfectly. From building a custom timeline to knowing your aunt and uncle by name, we go above and beyond to create something unmistakably you.

Wedding photography packages with Jo begin at $6,000.
Wedding photography packages with our team begin at $4,000.
Elopements and micro weddings begin at $2,000.

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A bride in a white gown and veil holds hands with a groom in a green suit as they walk on grass, surrounded by autumn leaves and tall, dry grass under a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom stand outdoors in sunlight. The groom, in a blue suit, embraces the bride from behind as she holds a bouquet. Tall grass and trees are in the background, creating a romantic atmosphere.
A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil leans her head on the groom’s shoulder, smiling, while he holds a bouquet of white flowers. They stand outdoors with autumn trees and a wooden fence in the background.

We’d love to see if we could take care of you.

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Want to learn more? Here’s what to expect.

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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.

  • A simple, hand-drawn illustration of a long, elegant gown with a fitted bodice, V-neckline, full skirt, and a bow at the waist, shown on a dress form. The lines are in a soft, golden-yellow color.

    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 | Designing Your Custom Album

    We include a small album in most collections and walk you through the customization and design process with care. Together, we create something personal and lasting — not just digital files that get buried in your phone until you unearth them for your anniversary. These albums give you a tactile way to honor your memories and share them with loved ones!

A woman in a gold dress and blue head wrap smiles while talking to a man in a dark blue traditional outfit and cap. They are at a lively event with others in colorful patterned attire.

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.

“She really went the extra mile to get to know us and make us feel comfortable.”

Jo is a wonderful photographer! Our photos turned out great and we are so happy.  She sent us sneak peeks of around 50 pictures the day after our engagement shoot and wedding, and had the full batch ready not long afterward! The album that we got from her is absolutely gorgeous! She was very helpful through the process of designing it, showing us the options and rearranging as we made comments, and it turned out exactly as we had imagined! We recommend Jo wholeheartedly.

“Jo was such an incredible addition to our wedding experience!”

She is not only an amazing photographer but is also very personable and felt right at home with our families. Even my husband, who is typically uncomfortable around cameras, loosened up and enjoyed every shot being taken. Thank you so much for being there for us! We couldn’t have dreamed for anyone better!

“My wife and I spent a while in “Comparison mode” when trying to find the right wedding photographer, but stopped looking as soon as we found jo.”

Not only is she easy-going and wonderful to work with, but we really liked the beautiful and classy staging/editing of her pics. Since receiving some of our own wedding photos, I can confirm that the sample shots on her website really do capture her skill behind a lens.

A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil faces a smiling groom in a blue suit, with a groomsman standing behind him. They are outdoors with mountains visible in the background.
Two brides in white lace wedding dresses smile and laugh together outside on a sunny day, standing near brick steps and a building.
A smiling bride in a white dress kneels, holding a bouquet, while greeting a black dog in a floral collar at Raven’s Roost. Two adults, one in purple, stand nearby; one holds the leash during this unforgettable adventure elopement.

Frequently asked Questions

We are based in Charlottesville. As a small team of photographers, we have a few different places we call home, but Charlottesville Virginia is our main market. 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 wedding and want to bring us with you, we would love to hear from you.

Yes, we cover both photography and videography for your wedding. Beyond that, we can round out your wedding media coverage with content creation, guest portraits, and a photobooth. That said, we know some couples already have vendors they love for these extras, so there’s no obligation to bundle everything with us. Build your day with whoever feels right to you.

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.

Rather than leave couples boxed into packages that don’t quite fit their needs, we customize options for each couple. Once you’ve given us some information to start a quote for you, you’ll receive back usually 3 to 4 options tailored to your needs. For each option, we’ll outline the number of hours of wedding coverage with the lead photographer, number of hours with a second photographer, engagement session options, heirloom albums (included, but with a range of options) and printed product options, and additional services like videography, rehearsal dinner and welcome party coverage, content creation, guest portraits, or photo booth options. The amount of options we offer is pretty extensive, which is why we create a custom proposal just for you, instead of having an overwhelming a-la-carte menu.

Starting prices are realistic minimums for basic wedding photography coverage for the average wedding. They are not some misleading baseline that only includes a couple hours of coverage. They are meant to help you determine affordability, but there is still flexibility in what we can include at the starting price point. For instance, half day coverage with two photographers and full day coverage with one photographer are similar in price. Videography pricing is separate and in-addition to photography.

Yes, of course! Engagement sessions are included in your custom wedding proposal, unless you truly wish to forgo that experience. 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.

The number of images will depend on the scope of the wedding and extent of the coverage. Couples can expect 300 to 1,000+ finalized digital images, or a minimum of 40 per hour of wedding coverage. 

We will pre-schedule a gallery reveal with you so you know the exact date and time you’ll be receiving your wedding photos back! You will see sneak peeks in 1 to 4 days after your session or wedding. Our turnaround time for full galleries is 8 to 12 weeks, but we will have an exact appointment scheduled with you. No need to chase us down for an update. This process keeps us organized and you fully in-the-know.

In many cases, the wedding day requires a second photographer to cover the day well, so we will provide the option for one. As a small team, we have the luxury of having in-house second photographers, so your experience and quality remain top notch. Some weddings do not call for a team of two, and we will price out options for you that exclude the second photographer on a case-by-case basis. This is a great example of why custom proposals work so well for everyone!

Your experience will be the same, just with a different person behind the camera! Some couples feel strongly about working with the owner and lead photographer, so the option is available to secure Jo personally for your wedding. However, as a small team, we are fully aligned on process, style, approach, and the client experience. You can still expect Jo to be managing your full experience for our team weddings. Jo also handles editing and quality control for each image, ensuring you have a consistent gallery. Unlike with large teams and corporations, you will have many months to meet your lead photographer and build a relationship. The main difference between working with the team and working with Jo is the price point, since Jo takes on fewer weddings each year.

We take micro weddings and elopements just as seriously with the same candid-heavy, story-driven approach. However, the scope and cost is generally much smaller. Sometimes, micro weddings are just as long and require the same effort as large weddings, so that’s not a blanket rule. Reach out to us to discuss any specific questions, and we can give you an idea of how we’d approach your micro wedding or elopement. 

We work with bad weather to the extent that we are able with our gear. For light to moderate rain, we can protect our cameras with plastic covers and utilize umbrellas. The quality of the photos may be impacted, as rain often comes with humidity and foggy lenses. If we are to move indoors during rainy weddings, we come equipped with flash and lighting to make up for any lighting challenges. If the weather becomes severe or unsafe, we may need to cease working to protect our equipment and ourselves. These instances are outlined in our contract, and we can discuss any specifics you are concerned about.

We have several options for payment plans. Most couples pay a $2,000 retainer to book their wedding date and then the remainder 60 days before the wedding. We do offer pay-in-full discounts if that is something you are able to do and would prefer the savings. Other extended payment plans are custom made upon request. 

Yes, we are licensed and insured for both liability and gear. We are able to offer proof of insurance to wedding venues upon request. We do typically provide this much closer to the wedding date, as COIs expire. 

Most fees are included in the price you see. There are no travel fees for Virginia, DC, and some nearby locations in border states like MD and WV. There are no charges for paying with credit cards. We do have to charge sales and use tax on our deliverables.

We will make recommendations based on past experiences for the vendors you are looking for. There is no formal, published list, but we love helping couples find the right team for their wedding and recommending vendors that we know will take great care of you. Please reach out if you need recommendations!

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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A bride and groom in formal attire smile and embrace on a dance floor, while a golden retriever with a floral collar sits at their feet, looking up at them affectionately under colorful lights.
A woman in a long purple gown sits at an elegantly set table, dabbing her eyes with a napkin, appearing emotional. The setting includes candles, floral arrangements, and other seated guests.