Charlottesville wedding photographer
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Relaxed, story-first photography for intimate weddings, backyard celebrations, and elopements in Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
for small & intimate weddings
If you're looking for someone to capture the beauty and connection of your day, without staging or rearranging everything "for the photos" - we'll get along great.
I am an easy-going, but take-control-when-I-need-to photographer who will notice all the nuance, humor, and emotion in the day. It's my goal to add only good vibes only to the love story that's already unfolding.
For couples who care most about having a really good time on their wedding day and sharing it with the people they love.
My Approach to wedding photography
It doesn't have to be awkward.
Send me a note via the contact form to get the ball rolling.
You don't have to pose for an hour of portraits when what you really want is to hit the food truck and grab a margarita. We'll work with whatever timeline feels good to you.
I prioritize the story
I believe the picture of your Nana doing the salsa with a cocktail in her hand is more important than 10 styled images of your shoes and rings. I'll capture all the details, but when push comes to shove, your story is more valuable than what works for a magazine.
No drama added
You won't find me walking down the aisle in front of you or up in your face while you exchange your rings. I won't bring crazy lighting set-ups or smoke bombs or recreate cheesy poses from Pinterest. I'm here for the real stuff and won't be a drama queen about it.
A timely, intentional turn-around
Nobody wants to wait three months to relive their wedding. However, I will spend 3-4 weeks curating and editing your final gallery with a human touch. Every image chosen and included will be part of the greater story. This gives you a chance to soak in the feeling of the day first, without the pressure of the photographs and appearences hovering over you. When you finally see them, it will be so worth it.
"We are so in love with every picture. We don’t have the words to describe how thankful we are.
Leah captured each moment and the feeling of our wedding perfectly. She is an incredible photographer and we feel so blessed to have had her as part of our wedding day.
- Madison
what's included
As a starting point, a base package includes:
— A virtual or in-person (your preference) pre-wedding chat and planning meeting
— 4 hours of coverage
— A full custom gallery with all digital downloads of final images
— A custom downloadable slideshow
Every wedding is its own day with its own timeline, so your collection is built around what you actually need.
— Additional coverage by hour
— Engagement session
— Keepsake albums
— Second shooter
— Travel beyond an hour from Charlottesville.
Optional Add-ons:
$4200