Business Details
5 Years
experience
Your Trusted Wedding Photographer & Videographer in Roanoke, VA
Founded in 2021, Wedding Photography and Films is a Roanoke, VA-based team led by Emma & Billy Schwartz, dedicated to capturing weddings through vibrant, true-to-life storytelling. With a combined 25 years of industry experience, we blend candid and posed photography with cinematic videography to document every emotional moment. Our approach prioritizes authenticity, using natural light and advanced equipment like Sony and Panasonic cameras to deliver high-resolution imagery.Clients benefit from rapid turnaround times, personalized service, and flexible payment plans, including 0% interest monthly options. Recognized with 34 awards, we serve Virginia, Washington DC, and surrounding regions, offering packages from intimate 4-hour sessions to comprehensive collections with drone coverage. Our 10-year media warranty and client-centric philosophy ensure lasting satisfaction.
Services
Wedding Photography
Ceremony Videography
Engagement Sessions
Drone Coverage
Reception Highlights
Feature Films
Photo Albums
Digital Galleries
Media Warranty
Travel Services
Details
- Year established: 2021
Highlights and features
- We offer 10-year media warranties for lasting peace of mind.
- Our team uses professional-grade Sony and Panasonic equipment for superior quality.
- Flexible payment plans with 0% interest options available.
- Rapid turnaround times with galleries delivered within 72 hours.
- Award-winning service recognized with 34 industry accolades.
What people say
Amazing videographers
Perfectly captures personalities
Quick turnaround time
Seamless process
Unmatched quality
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every detail with vibrant, true-to-life imagery. Using professional Sony and Panasonic cameras, we blend candid moments and posed shots to reflect your unique story. Couples receive 300-800+ edited images within 4-6 weeks, delivered via a private online gallery and a Crystal USB with a 10-year warranty. This service ensures lasting memories preserved with technical precision and artistic flair.
Ceremony Videography
Ceremony videography documents your vows and rituals with cinematic clarity. We use multi-camera setups, wireless mics, and professional editing to create a polished, emotional narrative. The final product includes a full-length ceremony video and a 3-5 minute feature film with licensed music and drone footage. Ideal for couples seeking dynamic storytelling that complements their photographic memories with immersive audio-visual detail.
Engagement Sessions
Engagement sessions offer couples a relaxed, hour-long photo session to build rapport and capture pre-wedding joy. Priced at $250, this service includes hundreds of images edited to highlight your relationship's authenticity. The session results in a downloadable gallery and printed keepsakes, serving as both a rehearsal for wedding day comfort and a standalone celebration of your partnership.
Drone Coverage
Drone coverage adds sweeping aerial perspectives to your wedding film. Using FAA-compliant DJI drones, we capture venue landscapes, guest interactions, and key moments from unique angles. This service enhances feature films with cinematic depth, subject to weather and regulatory conditions. Included free in the Complete Collection package, it elevates storytelling with breathtaking visual context.
Complete Collection
The Complete Collection bundles photography, videography, and premium extras into one value-driven package. Priced at $3,399, it includes 8+ hours of coverage, a second shooter, drone footage, and a linen-wrapped folio with prints. Couples receive a 10-year media warranty, rapid teaser galleries within 72 hours, and flexible payment options, making it ideal for those seeking comprehensive, stress-free documentation of their special day.
People
Emma Schwartz
Lead Photographer
Emma specializes in natural light photography, blending photojournalistic and portrait styles. With a passion for authentic storytelling since 2021, she ensures every image reflects the couple's unique personality and emotions.
Billy Schwartz
Lead Videographer
Billy crafts cinematic wedding films using documentary-style techniques and advanced technical expertise. Since 2021, he has focused on capturing emotional narratives through high-resolution video and precise editing.
Carole Gabrielson
Founder
Carole co-founded the brand in 1999, establishing its reputation for quality. She mentored Emma and Billy, ensuring the brand's legacy continues with the next generation of wedding professionals.
Joshua Gabrielson
Co-Founder
Joshua, with a background in Hollywood and television since 1993, co-founded the business in 1999. He helped shape the brand's technical standards before passing leadership to Emma and Billy in 2022.
Questions
What is your photography and videography style?
We blend natural light and photojournalistic styles for photography, with documentary-style videography. Our work emphasizes authentic, unposed moments and vibrant, true-to-life colors.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide flexible payment options with 0% interest monthly installments, allowing deposits between 25%-50% and payment terms up to 24 months.
What travel fees apply for distant venues?
Locations within a 2-hour round-trip radius have no fee. Beyond that, fees are $1 per minute exceeding 2 hours, covering lodging for extended distances.
How many photos will we receive?
Couples typically receive 300-800+ edited images, with no less than 100 guaranteed for shorter packages. All images are delivered in .jpg format with a print release.
What is included in the Complete Collection?
This package includes 8+ hours of photography, multi-camera videography, drone coverage, a linen folio with prints, and a 10-year media warranty at $3,399.
Can we request edits to our media?
Minor changes are allowed within 30 days of delivery—1 re-edit for images and 1 change for videos. We do not use Photoshop to alter reality in your media.