Business Details
Your Richmond Wedding Photographer for Authentic Moments
Memories By PJ is a documentary-style wedding photography service based in Richmond, Virginia. Specializing in capturing authentic, unscripted moments, we serve couples across Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Our approach prioritizes real emotions, bold colors, and storytelling that reflects each couple's unique love story. With a focus on adventurous and carefree couples, we document celebrations in diverse settingsfrom mountaintop vows to rustic barn gatherings. Our process includes personalized consultations, engagement sessions, and seamless wedding day coverage to ensure every detail is preserved.We limit our annual bookings to provide dedicated attention to each client, ensuring high-quality, heartfelt imagery. Our work has been praised for its natural authenticity, with clients highlighting our flexibility, professionalism, and ability to capture both grand and intimate moments. We believe in building genuine connections with couples to create timeless photographs that celebrate their individuality and shared joy.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Elopement Photography
Documentary Style
Highlights and features
- Specialize in unscripted, documentary-style photography capturing genuine emotions
- Flexible approach adapts to diverse celebrations, from elopements to destination weddings
- Limited annual bookings ensure personalized attention for every couple
- Proven ability to capture both grand celebrations and intimate, emotional moments
- Client-focused process prioritizing comfort and natural storytelling
What people say
Super fun to work with
Amazing photos, no detail missed
Professional yet personable
Captures real emotions perfectly
Flexible and accommodating
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments as they unfold. Specializing in bold colors and emotional storytelling, we preserve both grand celebrations and intimate details. Our approach blends natural posing with unscripted moments to create timeless images that reflect each couple's unique story.
Engagement Sessions
Personalized engagement photography sessions designed to build comfort in front of the camera. We capture couples in natural settings, focusing on their unique energy and connection. These sessions provide practice for wedding day photography while creating beautiful standalone memories.
Destination Weddings
Full-service photography for weddings held in unique locations beyond our Richmond base. We document celebrations in diverse environments, from mountain vistas to urban settings, maintaining our signature authentic style while adapting to new surroundings and cultural elements.
Elopement Photography
Specialized coverage for smaller, more personal wedding ceremonies. We focus on capturing genuine emotions and natural interactions without disrupting the intimate atmosphere. Our approach ensures every meaningful moment is preserved while maintaining discretion during private celebrations.
Documentary Style
Unobtrusive photography technique emphasizing real moments over posed shots. This method captures spontaneous interactions, emotional depth, and the natural flow of events. We use subtle guidance to create authentic imagery that tells a complete, emotionally resonant story of your celebration.
People
PJ Schlobohm
Wedding Photographer
PJ Schlobohm is a Richmond-based wedding photographer specializing in documentary-style captures. With experience photographing diverse celebrations, he focuses on authentic storytelling and emotional moments. Clients praise his flexible, personable approach and ability to make couples feel comfortable throughout the process.
Questions
What style of wedding photography do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style photography that captures authentic, unscripted moments while incorporating natural posing for timeless images.
Do you travel for weddings outside Richmond?
Yes, we photograph weddings throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington D.C., and beyond upon request.
What's included in your wedding photography packages?
Packages include full-day coverage, two photographers, engagement session, online gallery of edited images, and highlight slideshow.
How many weddings do you photograph annually?
We limit bookings to ensure personalized attention, typically photographing 20-25 weddings per year.
Can we see full wedding galleries before booking?
Yes, we share complete galleries during consultations so you can see our work from start to finish before deciding.
What's your approach to capturing family formals?
We use gentle guidance to create natural-looking group photos efficiently, minimizing disruption to your celebration.
