Romantic Engagement Photography in Richmond, Virginia
Love Stories Begin Here
About My Engagement Photography
Your engagement is a beautiful chapter in your love story that deserves to be captured with care and artistry. As you prepare for your wedding day, engagement photos celebrate this special time of anticipation and joy. I create romantic, authentic images that reflect your unique connection and the excitement of your journey toward marriage. Whether you envision a romantic sunset session, an adventurous outdoor shoot, or portraits at a meaningful location, I'll help you create beautiful images perfect for save-the-dates, wedding websites, and treasured keepsakes of this milestone moment.
My Engagement Photography Process
From our first consultation to delivering your beautiful photos, here's what you can expect when you choose me as your Engagement photographer.
Engagement Consultation
We'll discuss your vision for the session, preferred style, and any special ideas you have. This is also a great opportunity to get comfortable with me before your wedding day, as many couples use their engagement session as a practice run.
Location Selection
Together we'll choose the perfect location that reflects your personality as a couple. Whether it's where you first met, where you got engaged, or simply a beautiful Richmond venue, we'll find the ideal backdrop for your love story.
Style Coordination
I'll provide guidance on wardrobe choices that photograph beautifully and complement each other. We'll discuss colors, styles, and outfit changes to ensure you both look and feel your best during the session.
The Engagement Session
During your session, I'll guide you through natural poses and prompts that bring out genuine emotions and interactions. We'll capture a variety of romantic and playful moments, from intimate close-ups to full-length portraits in beautiful settings.
Professional Editing
Each image is carefully edited with attention to color, light, and mood. I maintain a romantic, timeless style that will look beautiful in your save-the-dates, wedding website, and home decor.
Private Portal, Gallery Delivery & Prints
After your session, your private client portal keeps prep materials, questionnaires, past galleries, downloads, and professional print ordering together in one place, so gallery delivery feels organized and easy to return to.
Looking for the timeless beauty of film?
Experience the unique aesthetic and authentic charm of analog photography. Explore our dedicated film photography services featuring 35mm, medium format, and instant film options.
Engagement Photography Packages
Choose from engagement packages made for location-driven portraits, save-the-date images, and photographs that feel like the two of you.
Simple & Sweet
- 1.5 hours of coverage
- One location
- One outfit
- 40+ edited photos
- Online gallery delivery
Love Story Session
- 2 hours of coverage
- Two locations
- Two outfits
- 60+ edited photos
- Online gallery delivery
Deluxe Engagement
- 3 hours of coverage
- Multiple locations
- Three outfits
- 100+ edited photos
- Film photos included
- Online gallery delivery
Need a Custom Package?
Every Engagement is unique. Let's create a custom photography package tailored to your specific needs.
Get Custom QuoteEngagement FAQ
A few helpful answers specific to planning, booking, and receiving your engagement photography.
Can engagement photos be used for save-the-dates or wedding websites?
Yes. If you need images for save-the-dates, invitations, or a wedding website, we can plan framing, orientation, and timing around those deadlines.
Does an engagement session help before wedding-day coverage?
It can. Engagement sessions give us time to work together before the wedding, which makes portraits feel more natural and helps you know what to expect from my direction.
How long does a typical session last?
Session lengths vary depending on the type of photography service. Portrait sessions typically last 1-2 hours, engagement sessions are around 1.5-2 hours, and wedding coverage packages range from 6-10 hours depending on your needs. Each session is customized to ensure we capture everything you're looking for.
What should I wear to my photo session?
Choose clothing that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Solid colors or subtle patterns usually photograph best. For family or group sessions, coordinate your color palette without being too matchy-matchy. I'm happy to provide more specific guidance based on your session location and style preferences - just ask!
Can I bring outfit changes to my session?
Yes, outfit changes are welcome! Most portrait sessions allow for 1-2 outfit changes or they can be added on for a small fee, depending on the package and time constraints. Please have your outfits prepared and organized beforehand to maximize our shooting time. For location shoots, I can provide a pop up changing tent if no changing facilities are available.
How do I book a session with you?
To book a session, please contact me through the contact form on my website, email me directly, or for certain sessions you can book a time and date directly through my booking link. We'll discuss your needs, available dates, and the type of session you're interested in. Once we agree on the details, I'll send you a contract to sign, and a 30% non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your date.
What is your cancellation policy?
The 30% booking fee/deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances. For standard sessions, all other payments made beyond the deposit may be refunded if cancellation occurs more than 7 days before the scheduled session, minus any non-recoverable expenses already incurred. For weddings, installment payments may be refundable if cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the wedding date, minus any non-recoverable expenses. No refunds of any kind will be issued for cancellations within 7 days of standard sessions or within 30 days of weddings.
What if there's an emergency and I need to cancel last-minute?
I understand that emergencies happen. In cases of serious illness, injury, or family emergency, please contact me as soon as possible. While my standard cancellation policy applies in most situations, I will work with you to find a reasonable solution in genuine emergency situations, potentially waiving or reducing fees on a case-by-case basis.
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Let's discuss your engagement photography needs. Fill out the form and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
“We are so happy with our engagement photos! The entire experience was amazing from start to finish. Our photographer made us feel comfortable, captured such natural moments, and gave us photos that truly feel like us. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an engagement photographer in Richmond!”
April 2026
“Absolutely amazing work. Easy to communicate with and just an all around Professional. This man is amazing!!”
October 2024
“Stephen was such a pleasure to work with! He had great suggestions and ideas but let us play with our own ideas as well. We hired Stephen for our engagement photo shoot and were very satisfied with his work. We absolutely ADORE the photos of the two of us and our dog Zak. It's not easy to photograph a dog and Stephen was super patient with Zak and got a ton of great pictures of the three of us. St…”
October 2024
“We are truly thankful to have Stephen help us share our engagement with some phenomenal photos!! He was able to capture beautiful shots in challenging weather and in a very busy location!! The finishing product made us feel like our story came right out of a novel!! Thank you so much for the lifetime memories you captured in our engagement photos Stephen!!!”
July 2024