Virginia Wedding Photographer

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Serving Richmond, Charlottesville, Lynchburg and weddings across Virginia

Guided, thoughtful, natural wedding photography capturing love stories across Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and destination celebrations.

We're an LGBTQ Friendly Business​ -View our gallery here 

Are you looking for best wedding photographer in Virginia to capture your special day? Whether it's a small and intimate wedding in the mountains, an elopement at the beach, or a larger celebration at a beautiful barn venue, we have you covered with a variety of elopement and wedding photography packages! Our favorite wedding venues include the Blue Ridge Mountains, farms, vineyards, Charlottesville, Richmond, Appomattox, Lynchburg, Farmville, and Chase City by the lake. Let us help make your special day one to remember! 

​We  are affordable wedding photographers in Virginia i creating timeless memories for couples who want photos that feel authentic, emotional, and true to your unique love story.
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Why Couples Choose Us 

• LGBTQ-friendly wedding photography with heart and sensitivity
• Relaxed, natural style that feels guided — not staged
• Experienced shooting weddings across Virginia, D.C., Maryland, North Carolina & beyond
• Custom collections tailored to your celebration and vision
• Thoughtful, easy communication from booking through delivery

Capturing Your Special Day Across Virginia

The Adventure Begins...

Every couple has a love story, let us tell yours.

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Check Out Our
​Wedding & Engagement Portfolios 

We proudly serve couples across:
Richmond, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
VA Beach & Hampton Roads
Central Virginia
Washington, D.C. Metro
Maryland & North Carolina weddings

Crystal Vandegrift

Owner & Lead Photographer

Yes, wedding photography is my “job,” but it never feels like a job,
and we never make our couples feel like they are just another job
on the books. Producing great images is essential, but wedding
photography is a lot about building relationships, and over the
years, we have made some fantastic friends!
​My idea of wedding day photography is to provide our couples
with a non-intrusive, easy-going, and flexible approach. Our style
is natural, unique, and spontaneous, capturing those special
moments of your wedding day. 
One of my brides said it best, "Crystal knows when to provide
​direction and when to let things flow naturally."

Read more about us

What You’ll Experience
From engagement sessions to final galleries, my goal is simple:
clear guidance, joyful moments, and photos that feel like you.
I balance gentle direction with natural moments — so you look and feel your best.
​Contact us for Wedding Collections & Pricing

Our Team of Awesome Photographers and Videographers

  Casey Vandegrift                 Leah Davis

Associate Photographer           Associate Photographer

Kenney Lloyd

Videographer
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Monika Garland​

Videographer

Lexi Nesbitt
​Associate Photographer

Logan Dietz
​Associate Photographer

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Marissa Yi

Associate Photographer

Jacquelene Foster

Associate Photographer

Kamryn Houts
Videographer

Gavin Houts
Videographer

Engagement & Wedding Pricing

Engagement Photography

Engagement sessions are up to 1 hour and include images in a online gallery to view, share and download.
If you are booking your wedding with us engagement sessions are free. This is ONLY for those who are NOT booking
​their wedding with us.
​$350

Wedding Photography

We accept a limited number of weddings each year to insure we can give each of our couples the best experience available and dates fill quickly.
Please contact us for availability and to request pricing information as
dates fill quickly.

Associate Photographers

If Crystal is already booked, you have the option to choose an associate photographer. When you book an associate photographer for your wedding, they will handle the photography of your wedding day. They know firsthand how to handle a wedding day; you can rest assured they will capture your day to perfection. Crystal still handles all planning, editing, and delivery. 
 

Let's Get Started!

Interested in working with us to capture your wedding day?
​Here's How:

First

Go to our CONTACT US page and request pricing information and see if your date is available.

Second

If your date is available let's set up a time for a quick phone or video chat to get to know each other. 

Third

If we are a good fit let's get that date locked in!

 Wedding Planning Tips 

7 Tips for Picking a Wedding Photographer

Couples who want to find the best photographer for their wedding day can ask several questions before making their final decision.  Various components combine to make weddings beautiful and memorable. 

Tips for a Wedding Timeline

A wedding day timeline is very important and one that will help your wedding day run smoothly and stress free. 

Thinking of Elopement? Here's What You Need to Know

Micro Weddings are not necessarily a new trend, as couples have always had the option of getting married with only a small number of family and friends in attendance. However, microweddings could be an emerging trend, and cost may have a lot to do with that. ​

Visit our blog for more wedding planning tips 

Get a FREE Wedding Planning Guide! Simply fill out the form below
​and we'll send you a free planning guide! 

Our Photography Style

Crystal Image Photography specializes in wedding photography that feels natural, emotional, and thoughtfully guided. Our approach blends candid storytelling with gentle direction, so couples feel comfortable, confident, and present throughout their wedding day.

We believe the best photos happen when you’re not worrying about how you look or what comes next. That’s why we help guide portraits, timelines, and lighting in a calm, supportive way — while stepping back when real moments naturally unfold.

The result is imagery that feels timeless, honest, and deeply connected to your story — never stiff, rushed, or overly posed.

Guided. Natural. Thoughtfully captured.

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