Business Details
Documentary Style Wedding Photography in Richmond, VA
Memories By PJ is a documentary-style photography service specializing in capturing authentic, emotionally rich moments for couples who value genuine storytelling over posed imagery. Founded by PJ Schlobohm, our approach blends natural posing with unscripted documentation to preserve the raw beauty of weddings and engagements. We serve couples across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and destination locations, prioritizing client comfort and connection through personalized consultations and a limited annual booking capacity.Our team delivers vibrant, high-resolution galleries and highlight slideshows that reflect each couple's unique journey, ensuring every laugh, tear, and unforgettable detail is preserved with artistic integrity.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Coverage
Second Photographer
Highlight Slideshow
Highlights and features
- We specialize in unscripted, documentary-style photography that prioritizes authenticity
- Our team includes two photographers to capture every angle and moment
- All packages include a pre-wedding engagement session for client comfort
- We offer flexible coverage for local venues and destination weddings
- Clients receive fully edited, high-resolution image galleries within 6-8 weeks
What people say
Amazing photography
Flexible and professional
Captured every detail
Made us comfortable
Stunning final gallery
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments through natural posing and storytelling techniques. Our approach preserves emotional details while maintaining vibrant colors and artistic composition. Services include timeline coordination and multiple photographers for comprehensive coverage.
Engagement Sessions
Guided outdoor photography sessions designed to help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. Sessions focus on natural interactions and romantic moments in locations like Maymont Park or urban Richmond settings to create lasting pre-wedding memories.
Destination Coverage
Full-service wedding documentation for events at remote locations. Includes travel logistics planning, local venue expertise, and adaptation to unique environments while maintaining consistent photographic quality and storytelling approach.
Second Photographer
Professional photography team with two shooters to capture simultaneous moments from multiple angles. Ensures comprehensive documentation of ceremonies, receptions, and guest interactions without missing key details.
Highlight Slideshow
Curated multimedia presentation featuring the day's most impactful images. Professionally edited sequences set to music create an emotional narrative that showcases the wedding's key moments in a shareable digital format.
People
PJ Schlobohm
Wedding Photographer
Richmond-based documentary wedding photographer with expertise in capturing authentic moments. Specializes in vibrant storytelling and natural posing techniques for couples seeking genuine, emotionally rich imagery.
Questions
What style of photography do you specialize in?
I focus on documentary-style wedding photography that captures authentic moments as they naturally unfold, balanced with naturally posed portraits and vibrant editing.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes! I photograph weddings in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington DC, and international destinations with additional travel fees for accommodations and logistics.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All collections include an engagement session, two photographers, fully edited high-resolution images, and a highlight slideshow delivered through an online gallery.
How many images can we expect?
Clients typically receive 50-75 fully edited images per hour of coverage, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all key moments from preparation to reception.
How far in advance should we book?
I recommend contacting me as soon as you secure your wedding date since I limit bookings to 25 weddings annually to ensure personalized attention for each couple.
What happens if it rains on our wedding day?
I have creative solutions for all weather conditions and specialize in capturing romantic moments regardless of circumstances, ensuring beautiful imagery rain or shine.
