Wedding photography that blends a modern approach, chic aesthetic, and soulful connection, highlighting the love and intention at the heart of your celebration.
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Within contemporary wedding photography, combining multiple visual approaches creates a perspective that is both expressive and intentional. The integration of fine art influence, editorial structure, and documentary observation allows for imagery that honors emotion, environment, and the unique character of each celebration. Rather than relying on formula or trend, this style pays attention to atmosphere, movement, and the significance of the moments shared between people. The result is a visual narrative shaped by clarity, purpose, and a steady respect for the relationships and experiences at the center of the day.
Documentary wedding photography focuses on observing the natural rhythm of the day and recording moments as they occur. It is especially present during ceremonies, candids among family and guests, and the spontaneous exchanges that define the celebration. Rather than directing or shaping the moment, this approach allows emotion, movement, and connection to guide the frame. Documentary coverage brings forward the genuine atmosphere of the wedding, capturing the interactions and expressions that form the heart of the story.
DOCUMENTARY
Editorial wedding photography draws on fashion-inspired direction and a keen awareness of styling, posture, and atmosphere. This approach is used when a moment calls for clarity and confidence in how it is portrayed—typically during portraits, bridal fashion elements, and planned scenes that contribute to the visual narrative. It supports imagery with a sense of sophistication and intentional presence, offering couples portraits that feel elevated without appearing overly posed.
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Fine art wedding photography emphasizes composition, light, and a thoughtful visual approach that brings a sense of refinement to the day. This style supports moments that benefit from intention and structure, such as portraits, details, and elements of the environment that contribute to the overall aesthetic. Often used during quieter parts of the wedding, fine art techniques highlight texture, color, and the visual design of the celebration, creating images that feel polished and timeless.
FINE ART
The Approach to Photography
Afterward, I take time with your images. Each one is edited with care and feeling, not presets and rush. I want them to look like how it felt. Warm. Honest. A little nostalgic. Your gallery is delivered in a way that’s easy to access and easy to share. You can order prints, albums, or just sit with the photos quietly for a while.
The Nostalgia Comes to Life
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On the day of your wedding, I show up ready to support and notice things. I stay close to the energy but never in the way. Some moments are loud and wild. Others are quiet and pass fast if you’re not paying attention. I’m there for all of it, camera in hand, present and calm, helping you feel like yourself the entire time.
The Day Unfolds
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Before we take a single photo, we talk. Not about a shot list or color scheme but about what really matters to you. What the day feels like in your head. Who you want nearby. What you're hoping to hold onto years from now. We figure out a plan that reflects your rhythm and gives us room to move with the day as it unfolds.
The Story Before the Story
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The Experience
Ashley Martoni
"Debbie is absolutely amazing to work with. If you’re in need of any photography needs, HIRE HER!! You will not regret it, she is truly amazing at what she does. I can’t say enough good things about her!"
Eleanor D
“As someone typically uncomfortable in front of the camera, I was astonished by how Vivienne created an environment where I felt completely seen. The resulting portraits captured a version of myself I recognized but rarely see documented—thoughtful, present, and unguarded.”
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My Editing Style
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My editing reflects a blend of modern clarity, chic refinement, and a soulful sense of nostalgia. Influenced by fine art, editorial, and documentary approaches, each photograph is shaped with intention, natural tones, and a film-inspired subtlety. I preserve the authenticity of every moment, adjusting only what distracts from its emotional impact.
* Travel included within a 2.5 hour drive time.
*Additional prints, albums, and framing options are available à la carte in your shop.
$4000
- 8 hours of full-day coverage
- Pre-wedding planning calls + timeline support + shot list assistance + day of communication
- 20 hours of editing in my signature warm, grainy style
- Collaborative shot list creation
- Sneak peeks within 72 hours
- Final gallery in 8 weeks (or upgrade to 4 weeks for +$850)
- Private online gallery with full-resolution downloads + print store access
- Hand-Curated welcome gift sent after booking
- Location scouting for engagement session (if added)
Like a full vinyl record — side A, side B, and everything in between. From morning moments to night dancing, this package captures your entire day in soulful, story-driven detail.
The Long Play (LP)
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$3000
- 6 hours of storytelling coverage
- Full planning support: timeline, shot list, and day-of communication
- 20 hours of editing in my signature warm, grainy style
- Sneak peeks delivered in 72 hours
- Private online gallery with full-resolution downloads + print store access
- Hand-curated welcome gift delivered after booking
- Location scouting for engagement session (if added)
The sweet spot. Enough time to slow down and soak up your day — from getting ready through golden hour portraits and your first dances. The most balanced, heartfelt coverage for emotional lovers.
The Polaroid
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$2000
- 4 hours of photography
- 20 hours of editing in my signature warm, grainy style
- Sneak peeks delivered in 72 hours
- Custom photo timeline planning (with or without a planner)
- Shot list collaboration to prioritize your people and moments
- Private online gallery with full-resolution downloads + print store access
- Unlimited email support leading up to the big day
A fleeting moment, captured forever. This package is made for sweet, intimate weddings or shorter celebrations that still deserve big emotion and beautiful storytelling.
The Golden Hour
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Email Me
Hey, I’m Debbie, a Virginia small, intimate wedding and elopement photographer drawn to imagery that feels modern, chic, soulful, and timeless. My work is inspired by real connection and genuine emotion, capturing the moments that naturally unfold. I want your photos to feel effortless and true, like memories you can step back into again and again.
Meet Your Photographer
Long after the vows are spoken and the lights dim, I’m still there with you. Still tending to every image, still pulling threads of memory together into something you can hold forever. These moments are meant to be felt again and again, not just remembered. Every part of what we create will carry the same care, the same heart, and the same honesty you brought to the day itself.
YOUR STORY DESERVES THOUGHTFUL DOCUMENTATION
