Elopement Photography FAQ

What is a micro wedding?

A micro wedding is a celebration with fewer guests but no less love. It focuses on intimacy and experience rather than scale. With fewer people and more time to breathe, micro weddings allow us to focus on candid wedding photography and the small, in-between moments that define the day. We define micro weddings as gatherings with 5-20 guests. 

As Virginia film wedding photographers, our approach is quiet, emotionally attuned, and all about the in-between moments that feel real. Inspired by documentary style wedding photography — the kind that doesn’t interrupt, but gently witnesses your day — we photograph weddings with film and digital across Richmond, DC, and NYC. Below are answers to the questions couples ask most as they look for a wedding photographer in Richmond, VA and beyond.

There’s something about a micro wedding that hits different. They're less about putting on a show, more about being fully there. Maybe it’s a gathering of twenty of your closest friends & family in a small Richmond wedding venue, an intimate DC wedding in a garden, or a New York City micro wedding on a rooftop at sunset. Wherever you choose, the focus stays on connection. As film wedding photographers, we lean into that intention with a mix of film and digital, blending the honesty of documentary style wedding photography with the softness of candid moments. Below are answers to the questions couples ask most when planning a celebration that trades scale for soul.

Do you photograph micro weddings in Virginia?

Yes. We love photographing micro weddings in Virginia, from timeless venues in Richmond to quiet gatherings in Charlottesville or the  Mountains. As film photographers, we use both film and digital to document celebrations with warmth and artistry.

Do you photograph micro weddings in Washington, DC?

Absolutely, and our approach blends wedding film photography with documentary style wedding photography, ensuring you have images that feel real and timeless.

Do you photograph micro weddings in New York City?

Yes. NYC is an incredible place for small, stylish weddings. As New York City film wedding photographers, we love capturing intimate celebrations in lofts, rooftops, and hidden corners of the city. Film adds texture and depth to these vibrant, urban stories.

What’s your photography style for micro weddings?

We specialize in film wedding photography with a documentary style approach. Couples who are searching for a film photographer or want authentic, candid wedding photography connect with our work because it’s rooted in honesty, not staging.

Why is film so powerful for small weddings?

At a micro wedding, there’s already an intentional pace—and film adds to that sense of presence. As a film wedding photographer, I use film to create imagery that feels as cinematic as it does personal.