14 photographers in Charlottesville, VA

14 photographers around Charlottesville and Culpeper, Crozet, each checked against its own website and verified as a wedding business. Not a top ten.

6 of them (43%) publish their pricing. Their listings show the real numbers. The other 8 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.

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Wedding Photographers pricing in Virginia
Typical vendor charges
$3,000–$4,500
Market range
$595–$24,500
Publish pricing
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Most Virginia wedding photographers charge between $3,000 and $4,500 per package, with the full market ranging from $595 to $24,500. Because premium and luxury photographers rarely publish prices and require direct inquiry, the figures above reflect only those who list their rates, meaning the true market average is likely higher.

The Charlottesville photographers list

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  • Sarah Houston Photography

    Culpeper

    Sarah Houston is a Charlottesville, Virginia wedding photographer focused on timeless, candid, and curated wedding imagery. She offers wedding photography with an included engagement session and a white-glove, calming experience for couples.

    $5,600 – $7,000Style: candid, curated, fine art +4Engagement sessions: Yes

    Published wedding photography collection totals plus a stated bespoke hourly rate.

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  • Melissa Diane Photography

    Crozet

    Melissa Diane Photography is a Charlottesville and Shenandoah Valley wedding photographer creating joyful, romantic, and timeless images for couples. Wedding collections begin at $4,000 and include two photographers, an engagement session, and high-resolution digital files.

    from $4,000Style: romantic, timeless, joyful +4Engagement sessions: Yes

    Wedding collections start at $4,000, while portrait sessions are non-wedding pricing.

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  • Kibler Photography

    Charlottesville

    Kibler Photography is a Charlottesville, VA wedding photography team led by Sylvia and Patrick Kibler, specializing in lifestyle and documentary wedding coverage. They also offer engagement, family, newborn, maternity, and senior portrait sessions.

    $3,600 – $5,000Style: lifestyle, documentary, natural light +2Engagement sessions: Yes

    Mixed pricing with published wedding photography package totals plus non-wedding portrait and newborn session prices.

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  • Matt Schmachtenberg - Charlottesville Wedding Photographer

    Charlottesville

    Matt Schmachtenberg is a candid wedding photographer based in Charlottesville, Virginia who specializes in authentic, un-posed documentation of weddings and elopements with a documentary, film-inspired approach. He emphasizes capturing real moments and genuine emotions rather than stiff poses.

    from $5,000Style: candid, documentary, photojournalistic +6Video: NoEngagement sessions: Yes

    Wedding photography packages start at $5000; no maximum or additional pricing tiers published.

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  • The Smiths Photography

    Charlottesville

    The Smiths Photography is a Charlottesville-based husband-and-wife photography duo specializing in genuine, joyful wedding imagery with a natural and creative approach. They bring a calming presence and documentary-style photography to capture authentic moments and emotions throughout your wedding day.

    $6,500 – $12,000Style: documentary, candid, fine art +5Video: NoEngagement sessions: Yes

    Wedding photography packages range $6500–$12,000; fine art albums starting at $1200 are add-ons, not included in package pricing.

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  • Tom Daly Photography

    Charlottesville

    Tom Daly is a Charlottesville-based wedding photographer who combines a fun documentary style with the posed portraits couples typically need. He has photographed more than 250 weddings since 2007 and customizes each wedding package to the couple's day.

    $4,000 – $6,000Style: documentary, candid, classic +1Video: Yes

    Published wedding photography package range.

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  • Aaron Watson Photography

    Charlottesville

    Aaron Watson Photography is a Charlottesville-based wedding and portrait studio with more than 20 years of experience, serving couples locally and for destination weddings. The studio offers wedding, engagement, elopement, and multi-day coverage with in-house album and print production.

    Pricing on requestStyle: vibrant, romantic, classic +3Engagement sessions: Yes

    Only album upgrade add-on prices are listed, and wedding photography package pricing is not stated.

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  • Ashley Cox Photography

    Charlottesville

    Ashley Cox is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Charlottesville, VA, drawn to natural light and genuine connection. She has been featured in major publications including Brides and People Magazine.

    Pricing on requestStyle: fine art, film, documentary +5Engagement sessions: Yes
    romanticclassictimelessnostalgicfine artfilm
  • Jen Fariello Photography

    Charlottesville

    Jen Fariello is a fine art wedding photographer with 25+ years of experience based in Charlottesville, Virginia, known for unscripted, romantic, and artful imagery that becomes heirloom photos.

    Pricing on requestStyle: fine art, romantic, unscripted +7Engagement sessions: Yes
    romanticartfulfine artunscriptedevocativeauthentic
  • Kimberly Jade Forbes Photography, LLC

    Charlottesville

    Charlottesville-based wedding and portrait photographer offering full wedding day packages with a second photographer, online gallery, and complimentary engagement session.

    Pricing on requestStyle: lifestyle, candid, documentary +4Engagement sessions: Yes

    No dollar amounts are provided; only package coverage details are listed.

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  • Sarah Cramer Shields

    Charlottesville

    Sarah Cramer Shields is a story-driven wedding photographer with 20 years of experience who specializes in capturing real, joy-filled moments and authentic connection. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, she serves couples nationwide with a focus on documentary-style wedding photography.

    Pricing on requestStyle: documentary, photojournalistic, lifestyle +4

    Pricing available by inquiry only; no published wedding rates provided.

    documentaryauthenticemotionaljoyfulvibrantnatural
  • Hannah Malloy Photography

    Charlottesville

    Hannah Malloy Photography is a central Virginia-based photographer offering artistic, documentary-style wedding, elopement, and portrait sessions. The studio serves the East Coast and destination locations with a film-inspired, true-to-life aesthetic.

    Pricing on requestStyle: documentary, artistic, film-inspired +3Engagement sessions: Yes

    Pricing is available only through custom quotes upon inquiry.

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  • Eichner Photography Studios

    Charlottesville

    Eichner Photography Studios is a Virginia-based photographer offering wedding photography services alongside engagement sessions and couples photography. They provide comprehensive photography coverage for weddings and related events.

    Pricing on requestEngagement sessions: Yes
  • Emily Sacco Photography

    Charlottesville

    Emily Sacco Photography is a luxury wedding photographer based in Boulder, Colorado, covering destination weddings worldwide with a portfolio spanning Colorado mountain locations and East Coast venues.

    Pricing on requestStyle: luxury, editorial, romantic +1Engagement sessions: Yes
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