wedding photography

From Lens to Love: How Wedding Photography Tells Your Story

From Lens to Love: How Wedding Photography Tells Your Story

Your wedding day is a story waiting to be told. And what better way to capture those precious moments than through the lens of a skilled wedding photographer? Wedding photography has evolved in the past years from a simple documentation of events to a powerful storytelling medium.

Gone are the days of stiffly posed portraits and forced smiles. Today, wedding photography is all about capturing the genuine emotions and unique essence of your special day. Every image serves as a chapter in your love story, allowing you to relive those cherished memories for years to come.

Through skilled composition, lighting, and editing techniques, wedding photographers are able to craft visual narratives that not only represent your love, but also capture the essence of your relationship. From stolen glances and joyful tears to the laughter and heartfelt embraces, every moment is frozen in time, telling a story that is uniquely yours.

Join me as I dive into the world of wedding photography, and discover how these talented artists can transform your special day into a timeless masterpiece.

Intimate Wedding at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va - Natalie & Like

Intimate Wedding at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va - Natalie & Like

Natalie & Michael are another couple that because of Covid, they had to rearrange their plans and reduce the size of their wedding because of Covid.

They opted out with a small intimate wedding, with just family and close friends at the beautiful Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.

Where was your first date? : It was at Mill Mountain Coffee downtown. We sat and talked for three hours about anything and everything. I think that was the moment we both knew.

10 Must-Have Detail Shots for Your Wedding Day

10 Must-Have Detail Shots for Your Wedding Day

Wedding days are long days, but for us, Wedding Photographers, they feel like they go by fast.

Between capturing our couples during their time getting ready, ceremony, reception, portraits and all the in-between moments one thing that often gets overlooked are the details of the day.

Our couples spend so much time picking out every little detail and most times they don’t even have the chance to enjoy them on their wedding day.

It’s up to us to make sure these details are archived for them so they’re able to go back and relive their day in its entirety!

Here is a list I put together that I make sure I capture for all of my couples.

Stylish New York Wedding in Roanoke, Va - St. Andrews - The Plantation on Sunnybrook - Kelsey & Stephen

Stylish New York Wedding in Roanoke, Va - St. Andrews - The Plantation on Sunnybrook - Kelsey & Stephen

What was your favorite moment of your wedding day?: Bride: I had so many favorite parts it’s so hard to choose. Overall, the love and just plain happiness we felt from everyone on the dance floor at the reception stands out to me the most. I couldn’t have pictured a more perfect day.

Groom: My favorite moment of the day was finally being announced as Mr. and Mrs. Mele when we walked into the venue and everyone we love was there cheering us on with genuine happiness their faces.