Memories by PJ

Memories by PJ 📸 Bold, authentic wedding photography for the adventerous, joyful couple. I'm a portrait and wedding photographer located in Richmond, VA.

Contact me at [email protected] or visit me at www.memoriesbypjweddings.com.

This is why I watch the people around you.While you exchange vows, an entire room is feeling the moment with you. A pare...
08/31/2026

This is why I watch the people around you.

While you exchange vows, an entire room is feeling the moment with you. A parent wiping away a tear, a friend holding their breath, a grandparent smiling from the front row—those reactions become part of your family history.

Share this with someone who belongs in your front row.

A volleyball on his shoulder. Then a tux jacket.Andrew cleaned up pretty damn well.He and Sarah met playing beach volley...
08/31/2026

A volleyball on his shoulder. Then a tux jacket.

Andrew cleaned up pretty damn well.

He and Sarah met playing beach volleyball, so it makes perfect sense that their wedding day included a little time at the net.

For their portraits, I wanted to take that connection a step further. My idea: have their volleyball club pepper around them while they kissed. That first photo is what we came up with.

Then there’s Andrew’s side of the story. Sunglasses, a bow tie, a few sharp portraits, and friends who were absolutely not going to let him take himself too seriously.

That’s the mix I love photographing. Looking your best without leaving your personality at home.

Check my profile for the blog link to see more of Sarah and Andrew’s Northern Virginia wedding, volleyball and all.

Before the ceremony, the story has already begun.The getting-ready room holds so much more than hair and makeup. It is w...
08/28/2026

Before the ceremony, the story has already begun.

The getting-ready room holds so much more than hair and makeup. It is where nerves soften, parents linger, friends make you laugh, and the meaning of the day begins to settle in. These quiet hours deserve to be remembered too.

Build breathing room into your morning timeline.

One location can give you more variety than you think.A strong engagement gallery does not require a dozen locations. In...
08/26/2026

One location can give you more variety than you think.

A strong engagement gallery does not require a dozen locations. Interesting architecture, open shade, a clean backdrop, and a short walk can create completely different moods without spending your session in the car. Variety comes from light and perspective—not mileage.

Save this tip while choosing your session location.

When the sky becomes part of the portrait.Bold silhouettes turn a quiet in-between moment into something cinematic. We w...
08/24/2026

When the sky becomes part of the portrait.

Bold silhouettes turn a quiet in-between moment into something cinematic. We will always make room for the bright, joyful frames—but when the light offers us a little drama, we follow it.

Save this if cinematic portraits are on your wish list.

Bring the dog. Always bring the dog.Your engagement session should look like your real life at its happiest. If that inc...
08/21/2026

Bring the dog. Always bring the dog.

Your engagement session should look like your real life at its happiest. If that includes muddy paws, a few treats behind the camera, and the family member who never misses a walk, I am completely on board.

Tag a couple planning to include their pup.

A little city energy, a lot of connection.An engagement session can be polished without losing its personality. Choose a...
08/17/2026

A little city energy, a lot of connection.

An engagement session can be polished without losing its personality. Choose a place that matches your style, wear something that feels unmistakably you, and let the city become part of the story. The result: portraits with edge, movement, and real chemistry.

Which setting fits you best: city or countryside?

Your engagement photos should feel like a date—not a performance.Cold air, mountain views, and the kind of laughter that...
08/16/2026

Your engagement photos should feel like a date—not a performance.

Cold air, mountain views, and the kind of laughter that makes you forget a camera is nearby. Engagement sessions are less about perfect posing and more about making space for the two of you to be yourselves. That is where the honest photographs live.

Save this for engagement-session inspiration.

July 3 brought one of the hottest days of the summer, but Olivia and Jordan never let the heat steal the joy from their ...
08/03/2026

July 3 brought one of the hottest days of the summer, but Olivia and Jordan never let the heat steal the joy from their wedding day.

They braved the temperatures, trusted the process, and gave us everything—from quiet moments with family to golden-hour portraits, emotional embraces, and one unforgettable sparkler exit.

A beautiful day at for two people who were completely focused on what mattered most: marrying each other.

Congrats you two!

There’s something about having downtown Richmond almost to yourselves at 7 a.m. For this session, one detail really matt...
07/24/2026

There’s something about having downtown Richmond almost to yourselves at 7 a.m.
For this session, one detail really mattered: getting the Main Street Station clock tower into the background. It’s such an unmistakable piece of Richmond, and I love how it gives these photos a real sense of place without taking anything away from the two people in front of the camera.
Early alarm? Absolutely.
Worth it? Look at that sky.
Sometimes the location isn’t just a backdrop. It becomes part of the story.

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