Timeless Wedding Photography in Richmond, Virginia
I Create Beautiful Wedding Memories
About My Wedding Photography
With over 10 years of experience capturing love stories, I specialize in creating timeless, authentic wedding photographs that you'll treasure forever. My approach combines photojournalistic storytelling with artistic portraiture to document every precious moment of your special day. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, I'm dedicated to preserving the emotions, details, and beauty of your wedding day with a natural, unobtrusive style that lets your love story shine through.
My Wedding Photography Process
From our first consultation to delivering your beautiful photos, here's what you can expect when you choose me as your Wedding photographer.
Initial Consultation
We'll meet in person or virtually to discuss your wedding vision, venue, timeline, and photography style preferences. This is where we get to know each other and ensure we're the perfect fit for your special day.
Pre-Wedding Planning
I'll help create a detailed photography timeline, scout your venue if needed, and coordinate with your other vendors. We'll plan for family photos, special moments, and any unique traditions you want captured.
Engagement Session
Most packages include an engagement session where we'll create beautiful portraits and you'll get comfortable in front of the camera. This helps us build rapport before your wedding day.
Your Wedding Day
From getting ready to the last dance, I'll be there documenting every moment with a blend of candid photojournalism and guided portraits. My unobtrusive approach ensures you can enjoy your day while I capture all the magic.
Professional Editing
Each image is carefully edited to enhance the natural beauty of your day. I maintain a timeless editing style that will look beautiful for generations, with attention to color, light, and emotion.
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.
Wedding Photography Packages
Choose from wedding photography packages built for everything from intimate ceremonies to full-day celebrations, with digital coverage, film options, and gallery delivery included.
Elegant Essentials
- 4 hours of coverage
- 400+ edited photos via online gallery
- Personalized consultation
- 1 roll of 35mm film
- Ideal for smaller celebrations with a focused timeline
Cherished Celebration
- 6 hours of coverage
- 600+ edited photos via online gallery
- Personalized consultation
- 1 roll of 35mm film
- Engagement session
- Perfect for ceremonies, portraits, and key reception moments
Timeless Memories
- 8 hours of coverage
- 800+ edited photos via online gallery
- Personalized consultation
- 2 rolls of 35mm film
- Engagement session
- Full-day wedding coverage
Enchanted Bliss
- 10 hours of coverage
- 900+ edited photos via online gallery
- Personalized consultation
- 3 rolls of 35mm film
- Engagement session
- Ideal for multiple locations, detailed coverage, and a fuller wedding-day timeline
Need a Custom Package?
Every Wedding is unique. Let's create a custom photography package tailored to your specific needs.
Get Custom QuoteWedding FAQ
A few helpful answers specific to planning, booking, and receiving your wedding photography.
How do I book wedding photography with you?
Reach out through the contact page on my website or the wedding inquiry form on this page. Once I confirm availability and we choose the right coverage, a signed agreement and 50% deposit are required to reserve your wedding date.
What deposit is required to reserve our wedding date?
A 50% deposit is required to reserve your wedding date. Your date is not considered booked until the agreement is signed and the deposit has been received.
What is your wedding cancellation policy?
If wedding photography services are canceled within 30 days of the wedding, the deposit will be non-refundable. Installment payments are fully refundable. If the cancellation occurs outside of 30 days, you will be entitled to a refund of your deposit and any installments minus any non-recoverable expenses incurred.
Can we reschedule or cancel because of an emergency?
Please contact me as soon as possible if an emergency affects your wedding plans. Rescheduling is handled based on availability and your agreement. For cancellations, the wedding cancellation policy applies: If wedding photography services are canceled within 30 days of the wedding, the deposit will be non-refundable. Installment payments are fully refundable. If the cancellation occurs outside of 30 days, you will be entitled to a refund of your deposit and any installments minus any non-recoverable expenses incurred.
What's your approach to wedding day photography?
My approach blends documentary-style coverage (capturing genuine moments as they unfold) with artistically directed portraits. For most of your dayceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and candid momentsI work unobtrusively, anticipating moments before they happen. During portrait sessions, I provide gentle direction to create natural, flattering images that still feel authentic to you. I believe the best wedding photos capture both how your day looked and how it felt. My goal is creating a comprehensive visual story of your wedding that brings back all the emotions and details each time you revisit your images.
Do you bring backup equipment?
Absolutely! I come prepared with multiple camera bodies, lenses, flashes, and memory cards to ensure that equipment failure doesn't impact your special day. I take all reasonable precautions to prevent equipment failure and will attempt to secure replacement equipment if needed.
How long does it take to receive my photos?
For standard sessions, you can expect to receive your fully edited photos within 2-3 weeks after the photography session. For weddings, the delivery timeline is 2-4 weeks. This timeline represents our standard delivery schedule but may extend due to high seasonal volume, technical issues, or other circumstances beyond our control. If you require your photos sooner, rush delivery options are available for an additional fee.
Do you offer rush delivery options?
Yes, if you require your photos sooner than the standard delivery timeline, I offer rush delivery options including: 1) Rush Full Gallery Delivery that prioritizes your project in my editing queue, and 2) Preview Images where a selection of edited highlight images can be delivered quickly while the remainder of the gallery follows the standard timeline. Rush delivery services must be requested and agreed upon prior to the photography session, and additional fees apply.
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“Stephen is THE photographer! He brought our dreams to life for our engagement. I adore these photos and will treasure them for a life time . But I cannot be more thankful for the absolute talent he shared with us for our October wedding. Our guests LOVED having Stephen . He created an experience for them and us that cannot be matched. If you are shopping for a professional to record your treasured…”
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“booked Stephen for my wedding and he did an amazing job. He is really a pleasure to work with and the pictures came out beautifully!”
“Stephen was amazing to work with for our wedding! He went above and beyond to make sure we took the most beautiful pictures for our special day. He was also professional, friendly and a great communicator. We highly recommend him!”
“Stephen was the best! He took both my Airbnb and engagement photographs. I’m very pleased with his work. Prior to my photoshoot, my now husband and I had no idea what to expect from a photo session and posing was an out of this world concept for us by then. Stephen truly understood our vision and the essence of our love story; he managed to capture it all. He skillfully utilized various settings, …”