Photography by Jo

Photography by Jo Staunton Virginia Wedding Photographer creating effortless imagery that’s authentically YOU Our house is a zoo where animals outnumber us 4:1.

I’m Jo, wedding and portrait photographer and lover of new stationary, eggplant purple, mountain views, and a good proposal story. I’m a Virginia-born Augusta County girl, but I followed my studies and passions to Shepherdstown, WV with my husband, John. My work takes me to VA, MD, PA, WV, and beyond. My dream is to one day own farmland that functions as both a country home and wedding venue.

And THAT is on romantic hand placement 😍PS - as your wedding photographers, we’ll help you nail that. You never have to ...
06/08/2026

And THAT is on romantic hand placement 😍

PS - as your wedding photographers, we’ll help you nail that. You never have to stress about how you look or what to do with your hands.

Engagement photos
Engagement photography
Yorktown battlefield
Sunset photos
Golden hour portraits
Virginia wedding photographer

Bridal joy is contagious 🤍VendorsPlanners and pet attendants:  Venue:  Florals:  Photography:  Makeup:  Catering:  DJ:  ...
06/06/2026

Bridal joy is contagious 🤍

Vendors
Planners and pet attendants:
Venue:
Florals:
Photography:
Makeup:
Catering:
DJ:
Cake: Country Confections
Hair: Tonya Naylor

Colorful wedding
Virginia wedding photographer
Lexington wedding photographer
Big spring farm wedding
Wedding with Mountain views

Sharing some highlights from one of our latest weddings at The Seclusion on the blog today!
06/03/2026

Sharing some highlights from one of our latest weddings at The Seclusion on the blog today!

Amina and Darren were married on a rainy May day at the Seclusion in Lexington, Virginia, surrounded by family and incorporating Russian traditions.

Some dreamy wedding portrait previews to kick off the weekend!
05/30/2026

Some dreamy wedding portrait previews to kick off the weekend!

I’m on a seasonal kick, sharing weddings from spring, summer, fall, and now winter back to back this week. Last year, we...
05/22/2026

I’m on a seasonal kick, sharing weddings from spring, summer, fall, and now winter back to back this week. Last year, we had the most winter weddings of any other wedding season, and I loved it! It stretched our creativity, and gave us a much more wide variety of wedding imagery.

Winter weddings are a great way to save a little on your venue rental in Virginia too. It’s a win win!

This white wedding with absolutely majestic Mountain View’s at Sierra Vista was what winter wedding dreams are made of ❤️

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05/20/2026

Oh, you said you wanted a SPRING wedding? Blooms, color, mountains. The florist even made a boutonnière for the dog of honor! 🌸 Plus, the cocktails were just as colorful.

This wedding gallery is BURSTING with joy! Absolutely loving working on it!

Vendors
Planners and pet attendants:
Venue:
Florals:
Photography:
Makeup:
Catering:
DJ:
Cake: Country Confections
Hair: Tonya Naylor

Colorful wedding
Virginia wedding photographer
Lexington wedding photographer
Big spring farm wedding
Wedding with Mountain View’s

TWO landscape photos in one week… who am I?! But when your fall micro wedding has these gorgeous golden glow & views, I ...
05/18/2026

TWO landscape photos in one week… who am I?!

But when your fall micro wedding has these gorgeous golden glow & views, I just can’t help myself 😍

POV: Your wedding has personality. 🍃Your wedding party shows up to SUPPORT. 🙌🏻Rain doesn’t ruin your wedding day. ☔️You ...
05/16/2026

POV: Your wedding has personality. 🍃
Your wedding party shows up to SUPPORT. 🙌🏻
Rain doesn’t ruin your wedding day. ☔️
You let the emotions flow. So do your parents. So do your friends. 🥹
The dance floor carries you all away. 🕺

Seeing these photos.... reminds me of the reasons we love wedding SO much!

Emily and Kelly killed this one for our team 👏

Vendors:
Venue
Coordinator: Shannon Olson
Florals:
Catering:
Beauty:
DJ:
Dress: Kelly’s amazing mom’s dress 😍

POV: Your wedding has personality.Your wedding party shows up to SUPPORT.Rain doesn't ruin your wedding day.You let the ...
05/15/2026

POV: Your wedding has personality.
Your wedding party shows up to SUPPORT.
Rain doesn't ruin your wedding day.
You let the emotions flow. So do your parents. So do your friends.
The dance floor carries you all away.

Seeing these photos.... reminds me of the reasons we love wedding SO much!

This mother of the bride toast got us all 🤍🥲
05/13/2026

This mother of the bride toast got us all 🤍🥲

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