Business Details
14 Years
experience
Documentary Wedding Photography for Real Moments
At Memories By PJ, we specialize in capturing the authentic essence of your love story through documentary-style wedding photography. Our approach prioritizes real moments, bold emotions, and vibrant storytelling over posed shots, ensuring your memories reflect the genuine joy and connection of your celebration. With a focus on adventurous and free-spirited couples, we document weddings across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and beyond, adapting seamlessly to diverse venues from mountaintops to vineyards. Our process begins with personalized consultations to understand your vision, followed by engagement sessions to build comfort in front of the camera.On your wedding day, we blend unobtrusive observation with natural posing to preserve every laugh, tear, and unforgettable detail. Backed by years of experience, we deliver high-resolution galleries and highlight slideshows that encapsulate your days unique narrative. Our commitment to quality is reflected in client testimonials praising our ability to capture raw, unscripted moments while maintaining a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. We operate with transparency, offering clear pricing and a 25% retainer to secure dates, ensuring a stress-free experience from initial inquiry to final delivery.
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Highlight Slideshows
Online Galleries
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize in unscripted, documentary-style photography that prioritizes genuine emotions
- Our process includes engagement sessions to build comfort and connection
- We serve diverse venues from rustic barns to mountaintop ceremonies
- Packages feature dual photographers and full-resolution digital galleries
- Clients praise our ability to capture raw, unposed moments with vibrant storytelling
What people say
Amazing photos
Super flexible
Uplifting personality
No fake smiles
Perfect for adventurous couples
Services
Documentary Wedding Photography
Our documentary-style photography captures unposed, authentic moments as your wedding unfolds. We focus on emotional storytelling through vibrant, dynamic images that reflect your unique celebration. This service includes full-day coverage from two photographers, ensuring every key momentfrom quiet preparations to lively receptionsis preserved with artistic depth and technical precision.
Engagement Sessions
Pre-wedding photo sessions help couples feel comfortable in front of the camera while creating lasting memories. We tailor these sessions to your personality, whether exploring urban landscapes, natural settings, or intimate locations. The resulting images serve as both practice for wedding day ease and beautiful standalone keepsakes that celebrate your relationships unique energy.
Destination Weddings
We document weddings at unique locations worldwide, bringing our documentary expertise to elopements and celebrations beyond traditional venues. Our approach adapts to diverse environments while maintaining focus on authentic storytelling. This service includes logistical coordination for travel logistics and capturing local cultural elements that enrich your wedding narrative.
People
PJ Schlobohm
Lead Photographer
PJ Schlobohm is a Richmond-based wedding photographer specializing in documentary-style imagery. With over a decade of experience, he captures authentic moments through a blend of natural posing and candid observation. Clients praise his ability to create relaxed, joyful atmospheres while delivering technically flawless, emotionally resonant photographs.
Questions
What style of photography do you specialize in?
I focus on documentary-style wedding photography that captures authentic, unposed moments. My approach blends natural posing with candid observation to create vibrant, emotionally rich images that tell your unique story.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes! While based in Richmond, VA, I photograph weddings across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington D.C., and international destinations. Travel logistics are coordinated to ensure seamless coverage.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include full-day coverage with two photographers, an engagement session, online gallery with high-resolution images, and a highlight slideshow. Custom options are available for specific needs.
How far in advance should we book?
I recommend booking 12-18 months before your wedding date. Limited availability ensures personalized attention, with weekends booking quickly during peak seasons.
Can we see full wedding galleries?
Yes! During our consultation, I'll share complete galleries from past weddings so you can see my storytelling approach from start to finish, including timeline coverage and editing style.
