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 us to know each other better 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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Send me an email to ask availability and share the vision of your dream wedding

 Inquiry

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HOW DO WE START?

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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 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

"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

"My husband and I are very camera-shy, but Villa helped us feel relax"

Villa is a very detail-oriented photographer and it has been amazing to work with her on our special day. My husband and I are very camera-shy, but Villa helped us feel relax, and she got the best angles and the most important moments you will want to look back in the future. We 100% recommend working with Villa!

April & Kai

"She made the entire process very easy"

Villa did an excellent job in capturing beautiful and candid photos throughout our wedding day. She required hardly any direction and knew exactly what to do given the setting, timeline, and weather to give us the best pictures we could have hoped for. She made the entire process very easy.

Emily & Jordan

"BEST decision we made when planning our wedding"

Villa is the BEST decision we made when planning our wedding! She made me feel so special and stunning at my wedding and perfectly captured our beautiful moments. She is super responsive, flexible, and dedicated to her work. We are very pleased with our photos and would definitely recommend her to our friends!

Jay and Ethan