My goal is to capture every part of your

I’m a wedding photographer who believes you should enjoy and be present in your wedding day. I’ll give you direction when you need it. Then I’ll give you room to be yourselves.  

I love capturing the story of your day. I also love a beautiful, artistic portrait. My work blends a the two.

I started photographing weddings in 2011 and since then I have photographed hundreds of weddings. They have ranged from backyard celebrations to luxury weddings with almost a thousand guests. That experience has taught me something important.  

Every wedding needs a photographer who can read the room. Sometimes that means stepping in and taking charge (family formals - I’m looking at you). Sometimes it means observing like a fly on the wall.  

I don’t need you to be naturally good in front of the camera or know how to pose. I just need you to show up as yourselves and let me take it from there.

I am a married momma to two beautiful girls and two crazy dogs.  My husband is an incredibly talented author and I am so grateful for his different, but awesome perspective in the art I create.  I love photographing all kinds of people and welcome anyone to reach out about their session.  Especially if you have dogs and want your dogs in the photos.  

I would love to chat with you about capturing your special time.  Feel free to visit my inquiry page or message me at vanessa@vanessarayphotography.com. Photos on this page taken by my darling friend and most talented photographer, Julia Wade.

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