Bold, documentary wedding photography for couples who want to feel fully present.
Real moments. Vibrant emotion. Natural guidance when you need it, space to be yourselves when you don’t.
Wedding photography for couples who want the real stuff. Bold moments. Real emotion. Zero awkward posing.
Photos that feel like your wedding day actually felt.
My signature style is vibrant and bold, featuring rich, saturated colors that make your photos pop while keeping skin tones natural and beautifully balanced. I believe the real magic of your day happens in the moments you never have to stage, which is why my approach is authentic, emotional, and unscripted.
Whether it's the unfiltered laughs or the quiet, tearful connections, I focus on the real interactions, emotion, and energy of the day so your photos never feel staged or disconnected from who you are.. You won't be told to "freeze" or look back on images that don't feel like you—instead, you'll receive a gallery that ensures your memories look as vivid as they felt without ever feeling artificial
If you want wedding photos that feel alive, emotional, and unmistakably yours—let’s talk.
RICHMOND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
SERVING VA - NC - DC
ENGAGMENTS - DESTINATIONS - ELOPEMENTS
Why Choose Me?
Zero Awkward Posing, Just Real Connection
Forget stiff poses and fake smiles. I believe you should look back at your photos and remember how your wedding felt, not what you were being told to do. I guide you into natural, effortless movement by encouraging playful interaction, asking questions, and even using games to spark genuine connection.
Whether we’re walking hand-in-hand or sharing a quiet moment, I use light direction and prompts that shift your focus off the camera and onto each other. My goal is to create a relaxed environment where the love, laughter, and chemistry take center stage, turning real emotions into stunning, authentic images that look and feel unmistakably like you
Let’s create something that feels like you.
No fluff. No pressure. Just you, your people, and the memories worth remembering.
PJ took the most beautiful photographs of our wedding! He is not only a great photographer but has a unique, creative eye, which set him apart from many other wedding photographers we were looking into. He truly captured the beautiful memories of our special day and was an absolute pleasure to work with!
— Shaylyn and Peter
Grand Bohemian Asheville, NC
The Process
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1. Connect
Every great wedding story starts with a simple hello.
Use the contact form to share the real stuff you’re planning, and I’ll reach out to confirm my availability and answer any initial questions
We’ll have a quick consultation to dive into your unique vision. Consider this a chat with a friend with cameras to ensure my vibrant, documentary-style storytelling is the perfect fit for the kind of experience you actually want to have on your wedding day.
When you’re ready to move forward, I’ll send a custom proposal to make it official. A signed contract and 25% retainer put your memories in capable hands, giving you the peace of mind so you can stay fully present while I preserve the moments you’ll never want to forget.
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02. Plan + Be Guided
Planning your wedding should be as joyful as the day itself, not a source of stress. I serve as a supportive and guiding presence from our first conversation to the final gallery delivery. With a calm demeanor and professional expertise, I act as a source of reassurance, helping you navigate your timeline and sharing expert tips so every detail flows smoothly.
By providing proactive communication and a streamlined process, I ensure you feel completely at ease and confident that your memories are in capable hands. My goal is to handle the logistics and provide the reassurance you need so that when the big day arrives, you can simply stay present, relax, and fully immerse yourself in the celebration.
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03. Feel it all over again.
Your wedding day will move fast. My job is to help you hold onto what it actually felt like to live it. I don’t just deliver a gallery; I provide a window back to one of the most meaningful days of your life.
By documenting the real, unscripted emotions—the unfiltered laughs, the teary hugs, and the quiet connections—I create a visual story that allows you to relive every joy-filled, tearful, and heartfelt moment exactly as it felt. These photos are a gift to your future selves and a legacy for the generations to come, preserving those fleeting, beautiful moments that pass by all too quickly. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive sneak peeks to spark that initial excitement, with your full, vibrant gallery following in 4–6 weeks, ready to be cherished forever
I’m PJ, the photographer behind Memories by PJ Weddings.
My approach is built for couples who want to actually experience their wedding day instead of feeling like they’re performing for a camera.
I’ll guide you when you need direction, step back when moments naturally unfold, and help create an atmosphere where you can relax, stay present, and fully enjoy the people around you.
The result?
Bold, vibrant images filled with real emotion, honest connection, and the moments you didn’t even realize were happening.
Over the years, couples have told me things like:
“I forgot you were even there.”
Honestly, that’s one of the biggest compliments I can receive.
Because this isn’t about creating a perfectly staged version of your wedding day.
It’s about preserving what it actually felt like to live it.
I’m PJ Schlobohm, a Wedding Photographer based in Richmond, Virginia
You deserve photos that feel like your wedding day actually felt.
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What People Are Saying
“PJ was such a blast to work with! He was extremely professional, but also so personable and it made our experience with him so perfect! We received several compliments from our wedding guests about PJ and how kind/patient he was! His work speaks for itself, so I do not need to say it, but his photography is amazing!”
— Nichole and Dominick
Mankin MansionPJ is wonderful! He made the trip all the way up to Philadelphia to photograph our engagement sessionwhich was the perfect way to get to know him. His work is beautiful and he was able to capture such wonderful memories from our wedding day. On top of all of this, his services are an incredible value.
— Rachel and Shawn
Brody Jewish Center @ University of VAIf you are looking for a wedding photographer, look no further than PJ. He is fantastic. He is crafting magic and is very talented at composing beautiful portraits. He is incredibly easy to work with and is so calm. He puts you at ease and you hardly notice he is there.
We have received countless compliments on our photos and all the credit for that goes to PJ!
— Gwin and Jason
The Boathouse at Sunday Park
You focus on being present. I’ll focus on preserving it honestly.
Whether you already have every detail planned out or you’re still figuring things out as you go, I’m here to make this part feel easy.
The couples I work with usually care less about perfect posing and more about creating a wedding day that actually feels like them.
If that sounds like you, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.
What happens next?
Once you reach out, I’ll personally respond within 24–48 hours so we can talk through your vision, your wedding plans, and see if we’re the right fit for each other.
No pressure. No awkward sales pitch.
Just a real conversation to see what feels right.
