Business Details
Documentary Style Wedding Photography in Richmond, VA
At Memories By PJ, we specialize in documentary-style wedding photography that captures the authentic essence of your celebration. Our approach prioritizes unscripted moments, bold colors, and storytelling that resonates with the genuine emotions of your special day. With a focus on adventurous and carefree couples, we serve locations across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington D.C., offering tailored experiences for elopements, destination weddings, and traditional celebrations. Our photographer, PJ Schlobohm, brings over a decade of experience in creating vibrant, emotionally rich imagery that reflects the unique personalities of each couple. We pride ourselves on building meaningful connections with clients, ensuring a seamless and joyful process from initial consultation to final gallery delivery.Our commitment to quality is evident in our portfolio, client testimonials, and the meticulous attention given to every detail of your wedding story. By limiting our annual bookings, we guarantee personalized service and artistic excellence for every couple we work with. Our expertise extends to engagement sessions, timeline planning, and highlight slideshows that preserve both grand moments and subtle nuances. We operate with transparency, professionalism, and a deep understanding of what makes wedding photography truly memorable. Our work has been celebrated for its ability to capture raw emotions, from tear-filled vows to spontaneous dance floor celebrations, creating heirloom-quality images that stand the test of time.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Elopement Photography
Photo Editing
Highlight Slideshows
Consultation Services
Timeline Planning
Online Galleries
Documentary Style
Highlights and features
- We specialize in unscripted documentary-style photography that captures genuine emotions
- Our photographer builds personal connections to understand each couple's unique vision
- We offer flexible coverage for weddings, elopements, and destination celebrations
- We provide two photographers and highlight slideshows in every collection
- We maintain a limited annual booking capacity for personalized service
What people say
Amazing photographer
Super flexible
Exceptional quality
Professional yet personable
Captured every detail
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing unscripted moments and emotional storytelling. Specializing in vibrant, authentic imagery that preserves your celebration's true spirit. Services include timeline coordination, two photographers, and full-day coverage for ceremonies and receptions.
Engagement Sessions
Creative engagement photography sessions designed to build comfort in front of the camera. Offering location flexibility and natural posing guidance to capture couples' unique chemistry and relationship dynamics in authentic settings.
Destination Weddings
Full-service photography for weddings held at remote or exotic locations. Includes logistical planning support, local venue knowledge, and adaptable shooting techniques to accommodate diverse environments and cultural traditions.
Highlight Slideshows
Curated multimedia presentations combining best images with music and transitions. Professionally edited to tell your wedding story in a dynamic, shareable format that emphasizes emotional peaks and key moments.
Online Galleries
Secure, password-protected platforms for viewing and sharing high-resolution images. Features include download capabilities, print ordering options, and organized album structures for easy navigation of complete wedding collections.
People
PJ Schlobohm
Wedding Photographer
Award-winning documentary wedding photographer with 12 years of experience capturing authentic moments. Specializes in vibrant storytelling and emotional connection through candid imagery for adventurous couples.
Questions
What makes your wedding photography style unique?
We focus on unscripted documentary-style photography that captures genuine emotions and spontaneous moments, avoiding posed shots to preserve your celebration's authentic spirit.
Which areas do you serve for weddings?
We primarily serve Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with extensive experience photographing destination weddings worldwide.
What's included in your wedding collections?
All collections include two photographers, full-day coverage, engagement session, online gallery with high-resolution images, and a custom highlight slideshow.
How do you handle wedding day timeline planning?
We work closely with couples to create optimized photography timelines, coordinating with venues and vendors to ensure all important moments are captured seamlessly.
Can we customize our wedding photography package?
Yes, we offer customizable options to accommodate specific needs while maintaining our core commitment to authentic storytelling and quality documentation.
