for JOYFUL, LIVELY COUPLES WHO WANT REAL LAUGHTER - NOT STIFF POSES
A relaxed experience built around real moments—not performances
Based in Richmond, VA • Documenting unscripted love stories wherever your heart takes you.
You deserve wedding photos that feel like your day actually felt.
You’ve probably seen wedding photos that look perfect… but don’t feel like anything.
Stiff poses. Forced smiles. Moments that look good—but don’t feel like you.
Your wedding shouldn’t feel like a performance.
The best photos happen when you’re fully present in the moment.
“PJ takes the time to truly get to know his couples, and we got endless compliments from friends and family about how much they loved our photographer. “
- Sarah & Jordan
You’re in the right place if..
You want your gallery to feel like you-not a photoshoot
You’d rather be fully present than pulled aside all day for photos”
You’re worried you might feel awkward in front of a camera (and don’t want that to take over your day)
You want to actually enjoy your day, not manage it
You want photos that feel alive years from now
If this already feels like the kind of wedding experience you’ve been looking for…
Let’s see if your date is available and whether we’d be a good fit.
Here’s what it actually feels like to work with me
Most couples tell me this is the part they were most nervous about—and the part they ended up loving the most.
An Unobtrusive Presence (Not a Director)
You won’t feel like you’re being watched or managed all day.I step in when needed—but most of the time, I’m letting real moments unfold naturally.
Natural Guidance (So You’re Never Awkward)
No stiff posing. No “stand here and smile.”
Just simple prompts and energy that help you relax and be yourselves.
A Day You Actually Get to Experience
You stay present. You enjoy your people.
And I capture everything without pulling you out of it.
If this is the kind of wedding day you want, let’s check your date.
Hey There!I’m PJ Schlobohm
Virgina, DC & NC Wedding Photographer
I’m PJ — your “friend with cameras” and the person making sure your wedding day feels like a celebration, not a photoshoot.
Most couples tell me they’re worried about feeling awkward in front of a camera or being pulled out of the moments that matter most. That’s why my approach is simple: gentle guidance when you need it, space to be fully present when you don’t.
I’ve been photographing weddings since 2009, and as someone who’s been married since 2007 and raising two kids, I know how meaningful these moments become over time.
My goal isn’t just to create beautiful photos — it’s to help you actually experience your wedding day while I document it honestly, naturally, and with the bold, vibrant energy it deserves.
If you’re looking for someone who will help you feel comfortable, present, and fully immersed in your day, you’re in the right place.
These aren’t just photos—they’re moments you’ll feel all over again.
“PJ was one of the vendors I relied on most throughout the wedding. He made sure my husband and I actually enjoyed every moment of our day while capturing both the huge moments and the softer, real ones happening in the background.”
-Yasmin and Eman
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“His process is very natural, laid back and unobtrusive.”
— Amber and Dennis
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“So personable—and our guests loved him.”
— Nichole and Dominick
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“Super fun, flexible, and made everything feel easy.”
— Lindsey and Michael
After photographing weddings since 2009, I’ve learned the best photos usually happen when people stop worrying about the camera.
That’s why my approach is calm, natural, and focused on helping you stay fully present in the moment.
In fact, one of the things I hear most often is:
“We forgot you were even there.”
I know reaching out can feel like a big step, but this is just a conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
I take on a limited number of weddings each year, and dates tend to go quickly. Once those dates are booked, they're gone
I’ll respond within 24 hours
There’s no pressure—just checking availability