Documentary wedding photography in Richmond

For couples who want to be present for their whole day.

Richmond is home base, and I've been photographing weddings since 2017. I show up, get to know your people, and photograph what actually happens. The laugh nobody planned. The hug that lasts a little too long. Your people being your people.

You might be in the right place if:

  • You want to spend your day with your people.
  • You want a photographer who feels like one of your guests.
  • You want your wedding to feel like you, whether it's at a Richmond venue, a family farm, or your own backyard.
  • You want photos that bring back how the day felt, years from now.

If that sounds like you, I'd love to hear about your day. I'll give you a little direction when it helps, then let the day happen.

Tell Me About Your Day
Bride and groom dancing through a sparkler line of guests inside the barn at the Barns of Kanak in Prince George, VA
Barns of Kanak, Prince George VA

A lot of couples who reach out tell me the same thing. They dread having their picture taken. I get it. Your wedding goes by fast, and you want to spend it with your people.

Here’s the thing. So much of your day happens while you’re looking the other way. Your people before the ceremony. Your partner’s face right before you walk in. That’s what I’m there for, so you get to relive the parts you never saw.

Couples tell me they didn’t even know I was there during the ceremony. When it’s time for portraits, I keep it quick and easy so you can get back to your party.

When I’m not at a wedding, I’m on the road in a camper van with my wife and our two pups, Zero and Lilly. And if your dog is coming to the wedding, they’ll have a new best friend.

I'm Calm, easy to be around, and happy to blend in with your guests.

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Meet Mason

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Richmond couples

85+ five-star Google reviews
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“He blended into the background when needed and took charge and gave direction when needed.”

Jessica & Jordan

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Spring 2024Main Street StationRichmond, VA
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“He made us feel so comfortable, nothing was forced, and he let us enjoy our day while capturing every moment naturally.”

Laura & Mark

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Aug 2, 2025The Barns of KanakPrince George, VA
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“Mason didn’t just take pretty pictures—he captured real, heartfelt moments between me, my husband, and the people we love most.”

Casyn & Matthew

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May 26, 2025The Mill at Fine CreekPowhatan, VA
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“I loved that Mason checked in regularly to make sure that we were getting the photos that we wanted… with WHO we wanted.”

Katherine & Justin

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Oct 25, 2025Virginia Cliffe InnGlen Allen, VA

Richmond wedding venues

A few recent favorites

I shoot everywhere, from backyard ceremonies to intimate elopements. With over 150 weddings photographed across Richmond and Virginia, these are a few of the venues I keep coming back to.

Wedding at Mankin Mansion in Richmond, VA

Mankin Mansion

An Italianate-Georgian estate 15 minutes from downtown Richmond. English gardens, a grand pavilion, and one of the best bridal suites I have shot in.

See a Mankin Mansion wedding
Wedding at the Barns of Kanak in Prince George, VA

Barns of Kanak

A historic 13-acre farm in Prince George, 30 miles south of Richmond. Restored barns, open farmland, and golden hour field portraits that are hard to beat.

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Wedding at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA

Main Street Station

A landmark train shed in the heart of Richmond. Industrial ceilings, warm brick, and the kind of light that makes reception photos look like they cost twice as much.

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Wedding at Historic Tuckahoe in Richmond, VA

Historic Tuckahoe

One of the oldest surviving historic estates in Virginia. The grounds, the architecture, and the natural light make it one of the most photographable venues in the area.

Real Virginia weddings

From Richmond venues to family farms and the Blue Ridge, this is what a day with me actually looks like. Tap any photo to see it bigger.

Couple on a hilltop at sunset, wedding in Temecula, California
Groom lifted onto his friends' shoulders at a wedding in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
Black and white photo of a couple touching foreheads at a Historic Tuckahoe wedding in Richmond, Virginia
Historic Tuckahoe, Richmond VA
Couple laughing as they walk together at a Renback Barn wedding in Rochelle, Virginia
Renback Barn, Rochelle VA
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Newlyweds walking back up the aisle after their ceremony in Temecula, California
Newlyweds driving away in a golf cart at a private estate wedding
Guests dancing with glow sticks at a Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden wedding reception in Richmond, Virginia
Lewis Ginter, Richmond VA
Couple embracing in a field at sunset in the mountains
Couple sharing their first dance at their wedding reception in DC
Black and white close-up of a couple holding hands in Temecula, CA
Backyard wedding ceremony at a private home in Williamsburg, Virginia
Backyard wedding, Williamsburg VA
Sparkler send-off at a Renback Barn wedding in Rochelle, Virginia
Sparkler send-off, Renback Barn
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The details

From Richmond
to the Blue Ridge

Whether you’re getting married at a Richmond venue, a vineyard outside Charlottesville, or on the coast in Virginia Beach, travel anywhere in Virginia is included. I’ll help you build a timeline with room to breathe, then document your day as it actually happens.

Bride and groom smiling as they walk back up the aisle after their outdoor ceremony in Batten Green, Virginia

Virginia Weddings & Elopements

Collections begin at $3,800

For courthouse vows, backyard celebrations, full wedding days, and wedding weekends anywhere in Virginia.

What’s included:
  • Half day, full day, and multi-day collections
  • Timeline and planning guidance before the day
  • Travel throughout Virginia included on every collection
  • 35mm film included with Full Wedding Day and Multi-Day collections
  • Sneak peeks within 48 hours
  • Full high-resolution gallery delivered within 4 weeks
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Richmond wedding questions

Do you only photograph weddings in Richmond?

No. Richmond is home base, and travel anywhere in Virginia is included in every collection, half day or full day. That covers Charlottesville vineyards, Williamsburg estates, Virginia Beach, and the Blue Ridge.

My wife and I live full time in a camper van, so I travel beyond Virginia too. If you're getting married somewhere farther away, here's how travel works.

Do you photograph elopements too?

Yes, and they're some of my favorite days. Courthouse vows downtown, a backyard ceremony with your closest people, or sunrise on a Blue Ridge overlook. Every one gets the same planning help and the same attention as a full wedding.

Dreaming of the mountains? Here's everything on Virginia mountain elopements, from permits to timing.

Which Richmond venues have you photographed?

A few I keep coming back to: Mankin Mansion, Main Street Station, Barns of Kanak in Prince George, and Historic Tuckahoe.

I also love backyard weddings and smaller spots most people haven't heard of. If your venue is new to me, I'll scout the light and the layout before your day so nothing catches us off guard.

When should we plan portraits for the best light?

Aim for the 30 to 45 minutes before sunset. In Richmond that shifts a lot through the year: sunset is around 8:30pm in late June, 6:30pm in mid-October, and before 5pm in December.

I'll build your timeline around your date's actual sunset, so you're not guessing. More on that in when to start golden hour photos.

How much coverage do we actually need?

If you want everything from getting ready to the last dance, most couples choose a Full Wedding Day.

For a courthouse ceremony, a backyard celebration, or a smaller day, a Half Day collection is usually plenty. Not sure? That's exactly what our first call is for.

We're awkward on camera. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Most of my couples say that before the wedding. I'll give you a little direction to get started during portraits, then step back and let you two be yourselves.

The rest of the day I'm mostly out of the way, catching the real moments with your people. You won't spend it performing for a camera.

How far ahead should we book?

Most couples book 8 to 14 months ahead. Spring and fall Saturdays in Virginia go first, so if you're set on May or October, reach out early.

I only take a limited number of weddings each year, so every couple gets my full attention.

Collections begin at $3,800. 

If you’re looking for a calm, easy-to-be-around photographer who will help you stay present on your wedding day, you’re in the right place.

Share a few details below, and I’ll text you within 24 hours to hear more about what you’re planning and talk through the right coverage for your day.

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Dear Mason,

Here's a little about our day: the date, the place, and what matters most to us.

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