Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Charlottesville Wedding Photographer
Founded in 2014, Jessica Lapp Photography specializes in capturing life's most meaningful moments through a blend of film and digital photography. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry and more than 120 weddings documented, our approach prioritizes authentic storytelling and emotional depth. We offer personalized sessions ranging from intimate family portraits to full-scale weddings, utilizing both medium format film and digital techniques to create timeless imagery.Our commitment to client comfort is evident through guided posing, seamless coordination with event planners, and a second photographer included in all packages. Located on a serene Virginia farm, we serve Charlottesville, Richmond, and surrounding areas while offering travel services within Virginia. The business emphasizes legacy-building through high-quality prints and digital galleries, ensuring clients preserve memories with both technical excellence and artistic vision.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Portraits
Engagement Sessions
Film Photography
Drone Photography
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We include a second photographer in all packages for comprehensive coverage
- Our 10+ years of wedding photography experience ensures flawless execution
- Combination of film and digital techniques creates uniquely textured galleries
- Personalized guidance through posing and timeline coordination
- Lifetime printing rights with professional lab partnerships
What people say
Breathtaking work of art
Keen eye for detail
Absolute joy to work with
Capture genuine emotions
Seamless planner coordination
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with film and digital mediums, combining classic elegance with candid moments. Services include timeline coordination, second photographer, and 75+ edited images. Specializing in capturing emotional details while maintaining unobtrusive presence throughout celebrations.
Family Portraits
Timeless family photography sessions on Virginia farm locations or client-preferred settings. Offers both full (1-hour) and mini (20-minute) sessions with multiple poses and digital/printed deliverables. Focuses on natural interactions and heirloom-quality presentation.
Engagement Sessions
Romantic pre-wedding photography to build comfort with camera presence. Tailored experiences capturing couple dynamics in preferred locations. Available as standalone service or package addition with professional guidance on posing and location selection.
Film Photography
Specialized film photography using medium format and 35mm cameras. Creates textured, timeless images with unique color depth. Integrated into all wedding packages for artistic variety in final galleries.
Drone Photography
Professional drone-captured aerial perspectives for weddings and events. Provides cinematic venue context and unique angles. Operated by certified remote pilots following FAA regulations for safe, high-quality captures.
People
Jessica Lapp
Photographer & Owner
Award-winning photographer with 10+ years documenting weddings and families. Specializes in blending film and digital techniques to capture authentic moments. Operates from a Virginia farm studio while traveling statewide for client sessions.
Questions
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, I travel within Virginia without additional fees and accommodate destination weddings with prior arrangement.
Are engagement sessions included?
Engagement sessions are available as optional add-ons or standalone bookings to build photographic rapport.
How long until we receive photos?
Sneak peeks arrive within 48 hours, with full galleries delivered 4-6 weeks post-event.
Do you offer printing services?
Clients receive printing rights and can order professional prints through our partnered labs for archival quality.
Is liability insurance provided?
Yes, we maintain both equipment and liability insurance as required by most event venues.
