Top 10 Wedding Photographers in Virginia Beach, VA

Few couples don’t invest in the services of a wedding photographer to document their special day and for good reason. It’s a means of preserving the memories and moments for you to relive again and again, and come away with photographic mementos that you will treasure for many years to come.

If you’re saying “I do” in Virginia Beach, you can take your pick from the following 10 photographers who are among the region’s very best.

Keith Cephus Photography

Multi-award-winning wedding photographer Keith Cephus has been in the industry for the last 25 years and has established a reputation as one of the most sought-after wedding photographers in Virginia Beach. He believes that trust between a photographer and client is essential to ensure everyone walks away satisfied and he has built his business on integrity and generosity. Keith says that he has an “uncanny thirst for photographic excellence” and we think his stunning portfolio of cultural weddings is proof.

Kayla Belle Photography

Self-proclaimed “hopeless romantic” and “fairytale believer” Kayla Belle specializes in weddings and portrait photography for clients in Virginia Beach, Hampton Roads, and beyond. Her imagery has been described as bright, colorful, and authentic, with “unposed candid pockets of real moments” being what she strives to capture as your personal storyteller.

Kayla holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photographic Imaging and is not only passionate about photography and preserving “life-moving moments” but also a busy mom to five children.

Vinluan Photography

Jake and Jen are the husband-and-wife team behind Vinluan Photography, which documents weddings in Virginia, the Outer Banks, North Carolina, and beyond. While Jennifer describes herself as a “natural encourager” and “a little bit awkward”, Jake boasts the “greatest smile on the planet.”

Together, Jake and Jen have received the WeddingWire Couples Choice Award over several years and were voted as one of the top Virginia Beach wedding photographers by Wedding Rule. In addition, they were chosen to shoot the reality TV wedding of Tarik and Hazel from 90 Day Fiancé.

Robert Hamm Photography

Robert Hamm began working as a wedding photographer just over 10 years ago when his fellow soldiers asked him to document their special days. More recently, he has added sports and event photography to his list of services, as well as offering family portraiture.

Robert Hamm believes that your wedding day should be “chronicled with the eye of a historian” and considers his role to be your scribe. In doing so, he captures all of the moments leading up to and after your wedding ceremony with as much detail as possible.

Jessie Walker Photography

Based in Virginia Beach, Jessie Walker McBurney specializes in natural light weddings, as well as shooting engagement sessions and elopements. Her passion for photography began at an early age as the daughter of a videographer but she went on to study communications and embark on a career in sports marketing. However, Jessie soon realized that her passion lay with photography and she made the “leap of faith” to launch her own business in 2015. She loves everything about weddings - the love, the emotions, and the happiness - and can’t wait to document yours in a truthful way.

Harrell Photography

Owned and operated by Dylan, Harrell Photography is a Virginia Beach-based wedding and portrait photography company that believes every couple deserves to feel amazing in their photos. He holds a B.S. in Digital Media Summa Cum Laude and has won several awards in competitions run by “Photographer’s Forum.” Harrell Photography’s goal is to ensure that your wedding photos “capture the gravity and emotion of your wedding” and we think Dylan’s portfolio is a testament to this.

Josh Boone Photography

Joshua Boone is a Virginia Beach wedding photographer who also shoots throughout the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. He loves how his chosen career gives him the opportunity to connect with different people and he prides himself on capturing all of those details that often get overlooked. He is joined by Lamari, a recent graduate from Old Dominion University who has a knack for getting babies to smile! In addition to shooting weddings and families, they can also be hired to photograph concerts and live sports.

Justin Hankins Photography

Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement in Virginia Beach or a 600-person extravaganza, Justin Hankins has the experience to document it beautifully. As a full-time wedding photographer, he has traveled the world taking images of couples in love and says he is “frickin’ amazing at holding your hand through this whole chaotic experience.” Justin takes inspiration from the diverse personalities of the couples and families he works with and has had his work published in several books and magazines.

Echard Wheeler

Originally from Louisiana, Echard Wheeler now calls Virginia Beach “home” where he is an in-demand wedding photographer. He originally picked up a camera to document his skateboarding world and it has never left his hand since. As a wedding photographer, he takes a photojournalistic approach, with the aim of being unobtrusive and intuitive. He says that the essence of his work is “artfully capturing those joyful moments in-between” that will remind you of exactly how you felt.

Skylar Wyatt Photography

Occupational Therapy Assistant Skylar Wyatt is not only a healthcare professional but a highly talented wedding photographer. She stumbled into a film and photoshop class in her senior year of high school before going on to study interior design, then later switched to OTA school. Skylar’s background in design and healthcare has shaped her as a photographer, giving her the skills to run her own business, adapt to challenges and realize that details are so important.

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