Business Details
Documentary Style Wedding Photography in Richmond, VA
Memories By PJ is a documentary-style wedding photography service dedicated to capturing authentic, unscripted moments that reflect the true essence of each couple's love story. Founded on the belief that weddings should be celebrated with genuine emotion rather than staged perfection, we specialize in vibrant, emotionally rich imagery that preserves laughter, tears, and spontaneous connections. Our approach prioritizes natural storytelling through a blend of candid observation and guided yet effortless posing, ensuring every photograph feels deeply personal. With a focus on adventurous couples who value authenticity, we serve locations across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and beyond, offering both local and destination wedding coverage.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our limited annual booking capacity, allowing personalized attention to every client. The business was established to provide a refreshing alternative to traditional wedding photography, emphasizing emotional truth over artificial perfection. Clients consistently praise our ability to create a comfortable, joyful atmosphere that lets them fully experience their special day while we capture its most meaningful moments. Our portfolio showcases diverse celebrations, from mountaintop elopements to rustic barn receptions, all united by a shared emphasis on real, unposed storytelling.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Documentary Coverage
Highlight Slideshows
Highlights and features
- We specialize in unscripted, documentary-style wedding photography that captures genuine emotions
- Our vibrant editing style preserves the emotional depth of every celebration
- We offer flexible coverage for local venues and destination weddings
- Every collection includes a second photographer to capture multiple perspectives
- We maintain a limited annual booking capacity to ensure personalized attention
What people say
Amazing photography
Super flexible
Professional yet personable
Captured every detail
Made experience unforgettable
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments with vibrant colors and emotional depth. We focus on unscripted storytelling through natural posing and candid observation. Our two-photographer teams ensure comprehensive coverage of ceremonies, receptions, and special moments.
Engagement Sessions
Creative pre-wedding photography sessions designed to build comfort in front of the camera. We capture natural interactions in locations meaningful to couples, creating relaxed, joyful images that reflect their unique relationship dynamics and personal style.
Destination Weddings
Full-service wedding photography for ceremonies held at remote or international locations. We coordinate travel logistics while maintaining our signature documentary style, adapting to diverse cultural traditions and environmental conditions to deliver consistent quality regardless of location.
Highlight Slideshows
Curated video presentations featuring your most impactful wedding images set to music. These cinematic reels showcase the emotional arc of your day, blending candid moments with key formal shots to create a dynamic visual narrative of your celebration.
Photo Galleries
High-resolution digital galleries containing fully edited photographs from your event. Delivered through a secure online platform with download capabilities, these collections include both color and black-and-white versions of select images to provide multiple storytelling options.
People
PJ Schlobohm
Wedding Photographer
Award-winning documentary-style wedding photographer based in Richmond, Virginia. Specializes in capturing authentic emotions and vibrant storytelling through a unique blend of candid observation and natural posing techniques.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialize in?
I specialize in documentary-style photography that captures natural moments as they unfold, balanced with vibrant editing and authentic storytelling.
Do you offer destination wedding coverage?
Yes, I photograph weddings at destination locations with additional travel fees for accommodations and transportation.
What's included in your wedding collections?
All collections include an engagement session, two photographers, high-resolution edited images, and a highlight slideshow.
How many weddings do you photograph annually?
I maintain a limited schedule to ensure personalized attention, typically photographing 15-20 weddings per year.
What's your backup plan for unexpected weather?
I creatively adapt to weather conditions, using umbrellas, indoor compositions, and alternative lighting to maintain photographic quality.
When can we expect to receive our wedding photos?
Sneak peeks arrive within 48 hours, with full galleries delivered 6-8 weeks after your wedding date.