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Mention the Knot and receive $600 OFF our Full day - Upgraded VIP photography investment! Normally $4050. (2 Photographers, Upgraded Engagement and Bridal portraits, up to 14 hours coverage! And so much more! If you are Military | Nurse | Teacher - we thank you for your service!
Serving couples across the state of Virginia, North Carolina and most of East Coast. Ria is a seasoned wedding photographer with over 10 years in the wedding industry. She focuses on couple’s individual love stories and therefore paying special attention to capturing special moments to make them lasting memories timeless manner.
Pricing starting at $2100 for one photographer to $4000 for 2 photographers with customized full day wedding packages.
With romance lying at the heart of her approach, Ria strives to provide couples with beautiful photographs to represent the memories of their special day. As the owner and lead photographer, Ria works with her clients very closely throughout the process to ensure they experience as much fun as they do love on their wedding day. She works closely with her husband to provide multiple photographers and videography options.
Ria finds inspiration in every couple’s unique journey, turning your romance into a wedding masterpiece. By creating a fun, relaxed environment, she ensures the true emotions of your day shine through. Ria focuses on capturing special moments to create lasting memories that reflect your genuine style and personality, partnering closely with you to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
Please do not hesitate to tell us all about your vision and how we can help you. Everyone of our wedding packages can be customized.
Woman-owned Business
6+ years in business
Speaks English, German
Small team (2-10 members)
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Photo
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
Wedding
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5.0
out of 5.09 reviews
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Bay Breeze Photography receives consistent praise for clear, timely communication, thoughtful planning help, and fair pricing. Clients say the photographer is professional, organized, and puts couples at ease to capture natural, emotional, and stunning photos. Deliveries matched promises and many highly recommend them.Review photos
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Tricia T
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5.0
4/26/2026
Perfect photography team for the perfect day!
Ria & Fred run Bay Breeze Photography. We hired them for our daughter’s wedding. From start to finish, their communication was cle...
ar, timely, and genuinely thoughtful—they made the entire process feel easy and stress-free.
On the day of the wedding, their professionalism really stood out. They were organized, attentive, and knew exactly how to capture both the big moments and the quiet, emotional ones in between. The quality of their work speaks for itself—every photo feels intentional, natural, and full of life.
If you’re looking for a photography team that delivers not only stunning results but also outstanding service and communication, Bay Breeze Photography is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend for any special event.
They are down-to-earth people who really do take the time to know you & your expectations. Thanks to them, the day will remain captured in our hearts (and photos) forever! 💕💍🥰
James H
5.0
7/13/2026
Hi! I’m unable to send messages through the app, I’m reaching out here instead.
Our wedding date is currently set for July 20, but every time I select it in the app, it changes au...
tomatically. We’re considering changing the date, but we’d like to hear back from you first.
I’m not very active here, so please feel free to text me at 9012054601.
Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you.
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Abby A
5.0
3/23/2026
Ria is very passionate about her work ans she helped us from start to finish. She helped us plan the wedding timeline and even helped us find quality vendors.
Our wedding was ca...
ptured in the most stunning way and she provided us with memories that we are blessed to have. Thank you so very much!
Matthias S
5.0
2/26/2026
We are very happy that we chose Bay Breeze Photography for our wedding day. From the first contact, the communication was clear, friendly, and very professional. We always felt tha...
t we are in good hands.
On the wedding day, everything was calm and well organized. The photographer worked very creative and captured all the important and emotional moments without being intrusive. The couple photos were especially beautiful and natural.
Also, everything that was promised was delivered exactly as discussed. The photos are high quality and full of emotion. We can really recommend Bay Breeze Photography to every couple who wants a reliable and talented wedding photographer.
Christy M
5.0
2/21/2026
We cannot thank Ria and her assistant enough for capturing our wedding day so perfectly! My husband and I are usually very awkward in front of the camera, but her warm energy immed...
iately helped us relax and enjoy the moment. Her assistant (sorry cannot remember name) was extremely funny and helped in all situations while she focused on taking our pictures.
She made the entire process feel effortless and fun, rather than staged. Which was very important to us as we wanted pictures that were in the moment but also we wanted classic wedding photos.
Because she made us feel so comfortable, the final images are breathtakingly natural. We truly have the most amazing photos to remember our day by!
Vivian B
5.0
2/18/2026
There are so many things that I would like to write, but I will keep it decently short.
If you are looking for a wedding photographer, HIRE Ria. I have recommended her to everyo...
ne I know and I promise you won't be disappointed.
When we first started to find a photographer, we ran into many very expensive photographers and felt very discouraged. Ria not only met with us several times, but she designed a perfect package for us that covered everything we truly wanted. Some photographers seemed cold and all about business. Which I can understand to some point, but we only get one wedding day.
From our wedding day we have so many pictures and she was truly fun to work with. One of our groomsmen was missing and had a delayed flight but she was able to still get all the pictures from our shot list.
Overall, we had a very pleasant experience and love our pictures. I mean LOVE!
Aliza M
5.0
2/17/2026
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Ria for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From start to finish, she was professional, organized, and incredi...
bly talented.
On the day of the wedding, she made everyone feel comfortable and at ease, capturing beautiful candid moments as well as stunning posed shots. The attention to detail and creativity in every photo truly blew us away.
When we received our gallery, we were amazed! Every image told part of our story so perfectly. We’ll cherish these photos forever!
Marigo B
5.0
2/17/2026
We used Bay Breeze Photography and we are absolutely blown away.
From our first meeting, she made us feel so comfortable, which was huge since we both get awkward in front of a ca...
mera. We had never had any professional images done before and had no idea what to expect.
She captured the most beautiful candid moments both on our wedding day that we didn't even notice happening. Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the whole day all over again. If you want someone who is not only a talented artist but also a pleasure to have by your side on your wedding day, look no further.
Response from Bay Breeze Photography on 03/23/2026
This review absolutely made my day! Being part of your amazing day was a blessing.
Kennedy J
5.0
2/17/2026
What a pleasure to have worked with such a thoughtful photographer. Our Wedding pictures came out magical and we loved every moment. Planning our wedding was very stressful and I...
had so many questions at first, but all my ideas and worries were answered. She is such a delight to work with.
Absolutely recommend!
Response from Bay Breeze Photography on 03/23/2026
Thank you for leaving such a beautiful review! I am truly happy that you allowed me to be ...
part of your wedding day! You have such a wonderful family.
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