Welcome to Blake Photo & Film Co.

– Capturing Timeless Moments, One Frame at a Time

Blake Photo & Film Co. is a premier wedding photography & film videography company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, specializing in timeless, artistic photography and cinematic Super 8 videography for couples worldwide. As a woman-owned and LGBTQ-friendly business, we are committed to celebrating love in all its forms and ensuring every couple feels valued and represented.

The experience you have with us matters just as much as the photos you'll receive. We are passionate about creating meaningful and fun portraits that capture both everyday moments and your best day ever. From the moment you inquire, we are ready to guide you through the wedding photography process, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience every step of the way.

Our wedding photography blends documentary-style storytelling with fine art portraits, documenting your day from every angle. With our Super 8 videography, we bring a nostalgic, cinematic touch that captures the emotion and essence of your celebration in a timeless, vintage way.

Based in Virginia, we specialize in both local and destination weddings, offering worldwide coverage to couples who want to say "I do" in a beautiful location. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a grand celebration, or a destination wedding, we’ll be there to document your love story in the most authentic and beautiful way.

We believe every couple deserves a personalized, enjoyable experience. Our team works closely with you to ensure your wedding day is as stress-free as possible, allowing you to focus on making memories while we take care of capturing them. Let us create stunning visuals that will help you relive your love story for years to come.

Ready to get started? Contact Blake Photo & Film Co. today and let’s start planning your wedding photography and videography, no matter where in the world your love takes you.

Our Documentary Approach: Celebrating the Authenticity of Your Wedding Day

We believe that weddings are about so much more than just looking good—they're about feeling something real. Our documentary-style approach to photography and videography allows us to capture the true essence of your wedding day, focusing on moments that are genuine, raw, and full of emotion.

Why Documentary Photography & Videography?

Weddings are filled with small, fleeting moments that can easily be missed if we only focus on staged shots. A quick glance, a quiet laugh, the way your partner holds your hand during the ceremony—these are the moments that tell the story of who you are, who you're with, and the emotions you’re experiencing.

With our documentary approach, we capture these moments as they happen. There’s no need for posing or directing; instead, we observe and allow the day to unfold naturally. The result is a collection of photographs and videos that reflect the authentic energy of your wedding day, rather than a carefully curated set of images.

What Does This Look Like in Practice?

Our team takes a step back to focus on the real emotions and meaningful interactions between you and your loved ones. Some of our favorite moments include:

• The way your partner's eyes light up when they see you walking down the aisle.

• The genuine laughter shared with your best friend during the speeches.

• The quiet, intimate moments between the two of you, like your first look or when you exchange vows.

These moments often happen when you least expect them, and they are the true heartbeat of your wedding day. By allowing these raw, unfiltered moments to be captured, we ensure that your wedding photos and video are a true reflection of the love, joy, and connection you experienced.

Why Authenticity Matters

Your wedding day will be one of the most emotional days of your life, and we want to make sure those emotions are preserved in the most genuine way possible. Staged or overly posed shots can sometimes feel disconnected from the reality of your day, whereas a documentary approach allows your love story to unfold naturally, giving you a collection of memories that you can relive again and again.

With our approach, the authenticity of your wedding day is celebrated in every shot. You’ll see your true emotions, your genuine connections with loved ones, and the little moments that make your wedding uniquely yours. These are the memories that will truly stand the test of time—far beyond just the details and décor.

The Power of Real Moments

Real moments tell a far more powerful story than any posed image ever could. The emotion captured in a fleeting glance, a spontaneous laugh, or a tearful vow exchange can transport you right back to the heart of your wedding day.

By focusing on the authenticity of the day, we create a timeless visual narrative that will make you feel as though you are reliving the moments every time you look at your images and video. Your wedding isn’t about perfection; it’s about the real, raw, and beautiful moments that will make up your story for years to come.

Why Choose Us To Document Your Day

Choosing the right photographer and videographer is a huge decision for your wedding. Here’s why we believe Blake Photo & Film Co. is the perfect choice for capturing your love story:

• Professional Team: I lead a talented team of photographers and videographers, all dedicated to providing you with high-quality, emotional, and authentic wedding documentation. Each member brings their own expertise, ensuring your day is captured from every angle.

• Documentary-Style Photography & Videography: We believe in telling your wedding story naturally. No staged moments. Just the real, raw, and beautiful emotions that make your day unique.

• Film & Digital Photography: Our team uses both digital and film photography to deliver a diverse and timeless collection. Film brings warmth and depth to your images, while digital ensures clarity and precision.

• Passionate Storytellers: We are dedicated to preserving the true essence of your love story. Our goal is to create a gallery that will not only remind you of how your wedding looked but also how it felt—full of emotion, joy, and love.

• Ready to Travel: Whether you’re planning a local wedding, a destination celebration, or an intimate elopement, we’re ready to travel nationwide or worldwide. From mountaintop ceremonies to oceanside vow exchanges, no destination is too far for us to document your day.

Why Documenting Your Wedding Day Is So Important

Your wedding day is one of the most significant moments of your life. It’s a day filled with emotion, connection, and memories that you’ll carry with you forever. While it may feel like the day passes in a whirlwind, capturing these moments allows you to relive the joy, the laughter, and the love for years to come.

The Emotional Significance

A wedding is not just an event; it’s a milestone in your life’s story. It marks the beginning of a new chapter, and it’s filled with emotions—joy, excitement, nervousness, and, of course, love. These feelings may fade with time, but the photos and videos you have will serve as a timeless reminder of what you felt on your wedding day.

The beauty of photography and videography is that they preserve the moments you might not remember on your own—the way your mom looked at you when you put on your dress, the joy on your best friend’s face during the toasts, the love in your partner’s eyes as you say your vows. These are the moments that define your day, and documenting them ensures you’ll never forget how it felt.

Your Legacy for Future Generations

Your wedding day isn’t just about you; it’s part of a larger story that will be passed down through generations. The photographs and videos you have now will become cherished family heirlooms. They’ll be the images your children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren will look back on to learn about the love that started it all.

Think about the moments your grandparents or parents have shared with you—whether it’s stories, photographs, or videos. Your wedding day will become a part of that legacy, and it’s so important to document these memories to pass down to future generations. Your story is worth telling.

The Details You’ll Forget

On your wedding day, you’ll be so caught up in the whirlwind of emotions, the excitement of the celebration, and the joy of being surrounded by your loved ones that some moments will inevitably slip away. From the intricate details of your dress and flowers to the spontaneous laughter shared during the speeches—these are moments you might not recall in full as time passes.

This is where professional photography and videography come in. We capture not only the big moments like the ceremony and first dance but also the smaller, often overlooked details that will add richness to your wedding story. You’ll be able to look back and remember everything—the feelings, the emotions, the moments that made your day uniquely yours.

Reliving Your Wedding Day

Weddings are often a blur, with so many things happening at once. Having a beautifully captured collection of photos and video allows you to relive your wedding day time and time again. Years from now, you’ll be able to look back and experience the joy, love, and magic of that day, even if some of the details have started to fade from memory.

Whether it’s watching your wedding video on your anniversary, showing your kids your wedding album, or just reminiscing with loved ones, having these memories documented ensures that the magic of your wedding day will always be within reach.

Why We’re Here to Help

At Blake Photo & Film Co., we understand the importance of documenting your wedding day. We’re not just here to take pictures; we’re here to capture the heart and soul of your day. Our goal is to preserve the memories that matter most—the emotions, the connections, the fleeting moments that will mean the world to you for years to come.

Your wedding day is worth remembering, and it’s our privilege to help you keep that memory alive for a lifetime. Let us document your day in a way that’s meaningful, authentic, and timeless.