Your Hypewoman...Til Death Do Us Part
DMV, Richmond, and Surrounding Areas
Travels up to 20 miles See details
Videography services available
Chayil (Kyle)
OWNER + LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Typically responds within 24h
Black Pepper Photography is a lifestyle photography business based out of Washington D.C. and Richmond, VA. Owner Chayil McGlotten is a talented creative who focuses on preserving weddings, engagements, and other precious moments.
Chayil founded Black Pepper Photography in the summer of 2020 and named it after the flower of her mother's home country. This professional's photography style can be defined by its bright, clear, and colorful aesthetic. When working with Chayil, you can expect her to help you feel confident, empowered, and comfortable in front of her camera. This way, your authentic love story and emotions can be highlighted in your wedding collection.
Black Pepper Photography proudly services couples in and around central and northern Virginia, though Chayil is willing to travel farther upon request. This photographer offers a variety of services to meet unique client expectations. You can expect Chayil to be at your event from start to finish, and a second photographer or videographer can join her if you wish. In addition to wedding coverage, this creative can arrange portrait, engagement, and day-after sessions. Chayil looks forward to working with you to help you preserve all the aspects of your milestone occasion.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
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Meet the team
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- Chayil (Kyle)Owner + Lead PhotographerSince grabbing a thrift-store film camera in 2016, I’ve been hooked on turning real life into snapshots. What started as “for-fun” pics in college became “for-funds” by 2020, and I haven’t put the camera down since. I’m here for the laugh-lovers, sun-chasers, and carefree souls who know life’s too short and too long to worry about other people’s opinions. Home base is Richmond, VA, and Washington, D.C., but if you’ve got an adventure in mind, my bags stay half-packed—just say the word. P.S. My late-night, post-wedding drive-thru order? Cook Out cheese curds and a milkshake (IBS said “no,” my heart said “yes”).
- RachaelBusiness + Lifestyle CoordinatorWhat happens when a bubbly, extroverted bride, meets a bubbly, extroverted photographer? Well, they become best friends, decide to work together after Chayil shoots her wedding, and live happily ever after, of course! Rachael and her husband Paul, hired Chayil to photograph their wedding in April of 2025, and they got on like a house on fire! The rest is history. While Chayil’s out on the front lines making the magic happen behind the lens, you can find Rachael behind the scenes (and the computer screen!) coordinating schedules, answering emails, handling quotes and contracts, and making sure every couple is personally cared for and attended to! Some might call her the silent hero of Black Pepper… and no, she totally didn’t write this herself, why do you ask?
- MorganLead Photo EditorIntroducing the lovely, the amazing, the fantastic, the childhood bestie, 📣MORGANNNNNN📣 As life would have it, Papa Black Pepper was Morgan and her husband’s teacher and coach, so from the time they met, Chayil knew she was something special. So we at BPP decided to keep her. Morgan has a background in family + portrait photography as well as wedding photography, but decided her real passion is in photo editing! Second only, of course, to cultivating the world’s prettiest house plants, and raising the universe’s best niece (Chayil’s favorite human). Like yin and yang, every extrovert needs their cozy couch-loving introvert, and that’s exactly what Morgan is to Chayil. When Morgan isn’t editing or curating social media posts, you can find her snuggled up with a good book, or planning her next Michelin-star creation for dinner.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Tara B
5.0
11/05/2025
Chayil is heaven sent!!! She is beautiful both inside and out, and her artistry is amazing!!! I highly recommend her for your wedding!!! 100% Her keen eye and creativity are unmatched. She did an outstanding job for my son and daughter-in-law this past weekend 11/01/25. She captured moments in the bridal suite and also with the groom before the ceremony, gave a few sneak peeks as she snapped and curated the photographs too! She was professional and very easy to work with, with a fun personality. It felt like she was part of our family, everyone loved her, and so did I. Thank you Chayil for creating memories for Reggie and Jess and our family! Sincerely, Tara “Proud Momma” … Side note: We plan on contacting her very soon to secure her services again, this time for my upcoming elopement.
Rachael B
5.0
4/20/2025
5 stars is not even close to enough!!! Chayil is my new best friend. From the first message, she’s not only been super professional— she’s brought the most amazing energy to every interaction, she thinks of EVERYTHING so you don’t have to, and she really curates the best vibe to produce the most amazing pictures. I cannot overstate how wonderful she is— our entire bridal party adored her and we got so many comments about how on top of it she was. If you’re looking to just relax and turn your brain off for your wedding, and for a seriously bubbly, charming, fun hype woman to bring out the best in you for your wedding album, look no further because Chayil is it! 1000 out of 10 🤍
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Amy V
5.0
4/02/2024
Chaiyl is professional but has an amazing personality. She worked well with all our vendors and got us every shot we could have wanted. We love her style and artistry. She also was very communicative and quick to respond to questions.
Response from Black Pepper Photography on 04/02/2024
Thank you, sweet love!
Molly N
5.0
11/22/2022
Chayil was by far the best photographer we could have found for our wedding! Her professionalism and personality resonated with our wedding party and guests! She was fun to be with, easy to work with and captured absolutely fabulous moments! I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Response from Black Pepper Photography on 11/24/2022
Hi Molly + Duke! It was such a pleasure capturing this day for you, and I truly appreciate...
your sweet words. Wishing you both all of the best <3!
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Chayil (Kyle)
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Owner + Lead Photographer
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