Wedding photographer based in washington d.c. area
serving the DMV. 2016
WEDDINGS
PROCESS | PORTFOLIO | PRICING
NORTHERN VA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
CAPTURING AUTHENTIC MOMENTS
IN A TIMELESS STYLE
Whether it's a movie, a song, or a piece of art, a good one should always make you feel something. The same goes for photography, I believe. while composition, lighting, and techniques are equally important, what really matters is capturing those real, raw emotions.
As a wedding photographer based in Northern VA, My goal is to make your photography experience stress-free, and capture timeless and authentic moments that really touch your heart.
Photo Delivery
A curated online gallery will be delivered in about 4-6 weeks.
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Your big day
Enjoy your wedding day!
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Build Timeline
Feel free to send me a draft timeline in advance, together we can finalize a timeline that works
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This is not required but a great way for you to get comfortable in front of camerea before your wedding day! Check my engagement portfolio here.
Engagement
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Once you review my portfolio, pricing and decide to book, secure your day with a signed agreement and deposit.
Booking
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We meet through a phone or video call to chat about your wedding vision.
Let's Chat
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HOW DO WE START?
frequently asked questions
You can expect a minimum of 60 images for every hour of coverage booked. For an 8 hour wedding, you will get about 480 photos. I try to only deliver quality over quantity for a good visual experience.
To avoid the long wait, you will receive a small collection of sneak peek photos within one week after your wedding day. Your full gallery will be delivered within 4–6 weeks.
Definitely! I’d be happy to share a few full wedding galleries once I learn a bit more about your vision, so I can send examples that match the vibe you prefer.
Although I am fully capable of shooting the entire wedding on my own, the second-photographer is also available for an exclusive experience.
For legal reasons, I keep the copyright to protect us from any others using the photos without the permission.
However, you will have the full printing right to share and print the photos for free. You can also order prints from the online gallery I use to deliver photos.
Booking is simple! Once you confirm that your date is available, I will send over a proposal that includes your selected collection, contract, and retainer invoice. Your wedding date is officially reserved once the contract is signed and the retainer is received. The retainer is 30% of the full payment.
I completely understand your concern, which is why this is addressed in my contract. In the unlikely event that I am unable to attend your wedding, I will personally arrange a trusted associate photographer whose work aligns with my style and whom I fully trust. I will still personally edit your entire gallery to ensure it reflects the signature look of Villa Li Photography. Fortunately, this situation has never happened in my years of photographing weddings.
Yes! All wedding galleries include a personal print release, which allows you to print and share your photos for personal use. You’re welcome to make prints, albums, and share the images with family and friends. Villa Li Photography retains the copyright to the images, but you will have full permission to print and enjoy your photos for personal use.
"She has a great eye for composition, beautiful editing style."
Villa is so talented and we absolutely loved working with her! She did both our engagement and wedding shoots and from start to finish she was professional, kind, and a true gem. She had great ideas on shooting locations helped us build a day-of photography timeline, and helped us pose and be comfortable in front of the camera. She has a great eye for composition, beautiful editing style, and has very reasonable rates. 10/10 would work with her again for any future photography needs!!
Catie and Zach
"Villa imbued every photo with intimacy and elegance."
She's a complete professional from start to finish, and soooo talented! Her photos were perfectly composed and utterly romantic. Everyone and everything looked absolutely gorgeous, especially in those small moments where Villa found the perfect light, angle, gesture, or expression that captured the emotions of the day. We had a big wedding party in a large venue, and from the early afternoon of preparations until the late evening of dancing, Villa imbued every photo with intimacy and elegance.
Sabrina & David
"Everyone told us that they looked like something out of a magazine."
Working with Villa was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She is just the sweetest, easiest person to work with. She made us feel completely comfortable from the moment she arrived and kept the everything running smoothly and on time. She made sure we got every shot that mattered to us, including some incredible pictures with our camera shy groomsmen.
We got our pictures back during our honeymoon, much earlier than expected! They absolutely blew us away. Everyone told us that they looked like something out of a magazine. Her team was fantastic as well, the videographer she works with produced a wedding video that looks like a movie.
Samantha and Colin
"She had a sixth sense for capturing the moments that truly mattered."
Villa's attention to detail was unparalleled. She captured every precious moment, from the grand gestures to the subtle glances, with an artist's eye. Even when I started to feel a little tired of posing for pictures, Villa's gentle encouragement and keen sense of what I'd cherish later kept us going. She knew exactly which shots were essential, and I'm so grateful she did! She had a sixth sense for capturing the moments that truly mattered.
Alexandria and Spencer
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$3990
8 Hours Photography Coverage
free slideshow video
480+ professional edited photos
Online viewing/ordering gallery with high resolution images for printing
4-6 weeks turnaround
*no hidden costs
