Timeless candid wedding photography
Hampton roads, North Carolina, DC
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
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Jessica & Peter Cenzalli
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Cenzalli's Photography is an award-winning wedding photography company based in Chesapeake, VA. Owners Peter and Jessica Cenzalli have been crafting natural wedding images for over five years and are highly adept at capturing every crucial moment. Fascinated by the beauty of authenticity, they look to reflect your personalities by documenting every whisper, glance, laughter, and tear only your union could provoke.
This husband-and-wife team believes that wedding photography is an essential means for couples to cherish their union in the years after. This sentiment informs their creative work, winning them Wedding Wire's Couples Choice award four years running. Cenzalli's Photography has been published in over six different publications and continues to provide timeless portraits of utterly unique events.
Peter and Jessica incorporate contemporary, candid, photojournalistic, and traditional photography styles. Through Cenzalli's Photography, they offer their skills for couple portraits, engagement sessions, and even creative trash-the-dress photo shoots. Paying attention to every detail, their packages come with options for a second photographer, multiple locations, and a willingness to travel. What's more, you will receive all final edited images in high resolution and a choice of digital files, canvas, albums, or save-the-dates.
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Destination Weddings
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Trash The Dress
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Meet the team
Jessica & Peter Cenzalli
Owner
One thing you will always have to cherish is photos. We love to capture moments in photography. My wife and I work together to shoot weddings. Cenzalli’s Photography is an experienced wedding photography company based in Chesapeake, Virginia. Cenzalli Photography has been published in 6+ magazines. When shooting a wedding, their mission is to produce images that reflect the personalities of the couple.
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.029 reviews
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Jessica and Peter Cenzalli, now known as Dreaamscape, received glowing reviews for their fantastic photography services at weddings. The couple is praised for their professionalism, friendliness, and flexibility in accommodating various needs, even under unforeseen circumstances like venue issues and a thunderstorm during a wedding. The high quality, efficiency, and creativity in capturing both posed and candid moments were consistently highlighted. Reviewers appreciated their natural, emotive photography style and the beautiful memories preserved. Overall, customers highly recommended Jessica and Peter for their exceptional work and dedication in capturing the essence and magic of wedding days.Review photos
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Lexy W
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5.0
11/01/2024
Jessica and Peter were absolutely fantastic to work with! The communication, professionalism, and attention to detail helped to make our day flow so easily and captured all of the moments we were hoping for. They were timely in their return of our preview and remaining pictures and the quality of their work truly demonstrates their natural talent. If I could recommend any photographer - I would recommend them!!
K G
5.0
10/25/2025
Peter did a fantastic job!
He really managed to capture what it was like to be at our wedding!
He helped us pose for formal photos, as well as doing our wedding portraits at sunset (best idea ever)!
We love that they captured all these special memories that we will cherish forever!
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 10/25/2025
Aww, thank you so much! 💕 I’m so happy to hear that you loved your photos! Peter will be ...
thrilled to know his sunset idea was such a hit; it was the perfect lighting for your portraits! We loved being a part of your beautiful day and capturing those moments for you both to treasure forever. 🥰
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Sarah S
5.0
4/10/2025
During the planning process, I mostly spoke with Jessica. She was very friendly and flexible with the initial meeting phone call, and I felt very comfortable talking to her. She made the contract very easy to understand and worked with me to pick the best package that would suit our wedding needs. She was helpful with answering any little questions I had along the way in the lead up to the wedding.
Peter was photographer for the day of the wedding and I’ve never met anyone so friendly and comfortable to be around right away! I loved working with him and he was able to be very efficient while still getting amazing quality photos. I wanted to eat and rest after the ceremony, so I really really appreciated the efficiency! I know that he would also be great for people who want to take their time with their photo sessions, because he listened to any suggestions I made and would take his time when needed. He took a bunch of great shots during the reception, showing how much fun all of our friends had on the dance floor!
If you’re looking for professional, friendly, down-to-Earth photographers, go with Jessica and Peter Cenzalli!!
Amy H
5.0
1/24/2025
I was married in October 2024 in VA Beach. My planned photographer cancelled two months before the event because she double booked. My wedding coordinator suggested Jessica and Peter and thankfully they had the day open! I live in Massachusetts so it wasn’t easy finding vendors! She was quick to respond and we had a contract within 2 days! Wedding day comes and the photographs came out AMAZING! We love the posed shots and the candid shots are so awesome. We couldn’t be happier!
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 01/24/2025
Congratulations on your wedding! We're beyond thrilled that we could step in and help afte...
r your original photographer cancelled. It's always stressful when last-minute changes happen, but it's clear that it all worked out for the best.
We're so grateful for your wedding coordinator's recommendation and that we had the day available. It's amazing how everything fell into place, even with the distance between VA Beach and Massachusetts.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We're overjoyed that you love your wedding photos - the posed shots and candid moments all captured so beautifully. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love!
Kaja C
5.0
1/22/2025
We did a short ceremony at our wedding venue and then a casual reception elsewhere, so we were looking for an photographer that was flexible and willing to create a custom package for us for the short ceremony rather than having to pay for a standard wedding package for longer than we needed. The Cenzalli's were willing to work with us and our budget, and they did an awesome job! We love how our pictures turned out, and they had them ready even earlier than they had expected to have them ready. Thank you guys so much!!!
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 01/22/2025
We're beyond thrilled to hear that you loved your wedding photos and had an amazing experi...
ence working with us! We're grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your special day.
We completely understand the importance of flexibility and customization, especially when it comes to unique wedding celebrations like yours. We're happy to have been able to accommodate your needs and budget.
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us to capture your memories. We're so glad you're enjoying your photos and that we could deliver them earlier than expected!
Wishing you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure together!
Warm regards,
The Cenzalli's
Jasmine W
5.0
5/11/2024
So happy we found Cenzalli Photography, now known as Dreaamscape. Jessica did a fantastic job with our engagement shoot (highly recommend, btw), and we were thrilled to have her shoot our wedding as well! An emergency came up but they pivoted swiftly and professionally by sending an equally skilled photographer in their place, and we had fun and the photos turned out amazing!!! Fantastic shooting and editing skills, our photos are so natural and full of vibrant emotion that they frequently bring us to tears. Highly recommend 10/10
Sydney C
5.0
4/12/2024
Jessica and Peter are AMAZING! They drove 3 hours to shoot my wedding and I was more than thrilled with the results. They are completely professional but also fun, understanding, and OUTSTANDING at their job! I can’t recommend them enough and we have agreed that they are definitely a staple for any of our future photography needs!
Marie S
5.0
2/05/2024
Peter was great to work with from beginning to end! He answered all our questions on the initial phone call and made sure he had all info needed for the day of. Peter kept us on schedule and was great working with the wedding party to make sure we got all the pictures we requested. During the couple photos, he made the session fun and had an eye for what backgrounds would look best at our location. The photos turned out beautifully; everyone we've talked to absolutely loves them.
Carmen G
5.0
1/04/2024
The photos were amazing. Jessica was wonderful and very accommodating. She was friendly to all our guests and did a wonderful job.
Elisa M
5.0
10/28/2023
Jessica was extremely friendly and professional! I felt at ease when she was there because she would crack jokes with my bridal party and I, which really calmed my nerves. She kept me informed on things happening when my coordinator wasn’t near me at times. She was just absolutely amazing! My friends and I loved talking with her! I also got a sneak peak at some of my photos and they are breathtaking! I just can’t thank her enough for making our wedding so incredible!
Alicia W
5.0
9/11/2023
The Cenzalli's truly captured the love and magic of our wedding! Our wedding start time got delayed and even in the time crunch for the rest of our night, they were able to capture the best moments and memories! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for photographers for any event!
Vinessa O
5.0
9/03/2023
She did a wonderful job capturing our perfect day. She was one time, patient, and took her time getting our pics
Justin C
5.0
8/31/2023
They did a great job for our wedding! Worked with us amazingly and we’re very friendly. Used them for engagement, wedding and maternity photos. Definitely will use them in the future. If your looking for a amazing photographer look no further!
Shardae D
5.0
8/30/2023
Very lovely couple! They were very nice and patient with finding a solution when my venue had some issues with the building during my wedding including a thunderstorm! They were reasonably price and very responsive! They captured every single detail at my wedding. I would recommend them for your next event!
Marissa B
4.0
1/15/2023
They were both so friendly and happy to do any picture we wanted! They were awesome & we were so happy with them!
Samantha L
5.0
12/16/2022
Cenzalli Photography did a fantastic job photographing our August 13 beach wedding! We DIYed most of our wedding, but the photos were the one big thing we wanted to get right. I ended up being quite the meticulous planner in that regard—Peter Cenzalli said our shot list was the most detailed he had ever seen haha. (Do you see how long my review is?? Lol.)
If you’re planning a beach wedding and you’re checking the weather obsessively like I was, this is the photographer for you! They did a fantastic job working with Mother Nature’s challenging lighting conditions and venue constraints. We couldn’t get the beachgoers to relocate out of our ceremony site when our setup crew arrived, so we had to move our ceremony to face the dunes instead of the ocean… with the setting sun directly behind our officiant. (Still salty about that one, beachgoers. :( ) However, looking at the photos, you really can’t tell! Peter & Ashlee got the best angles they could, and during couple portraits they somehow made it look like we were the only people on the beach even though we surrounded by strangers. Jessica worked her editing magic and made the lighting appear much more even than it actually was. I was surprised to see just how many great photos we had where people weren’t squinting!
On the flip side: if you’re like me and you prefer detailed, crystal-clear communication in writing to calm your planning anxiety, this might not be the photographer for you. I had to be very proactive in asking questions to get all the nitty-gritty scheduling details I needed, and at times I felt confused & somewhat alarmed by some of the messages we exchanged. They tended to come across as hectic & last-minute, whereas the other photographers I considered hiring seemed to be much more forthcoming and reassuring in their communication styles. Don’t get me wrong—I absolutely could have been more proactive in clearing up my feelings of confusion & alarm! I was just so tired of wedding planning by that point that I decided to trust that things would work themselves out. Which they did, beautifully! Just something to consider.
Ashlee and Peter were super friendly, flexible, and fun to work with. Despite my shot list being overly detailed, Ashlee brought highlighters and made sure we captured just about everything! They got along great with all of our guests and successfully herded our rowdy families into all the shots we needed them for. They were very open to some of our more creative photo ideas, and as a result we have some really fun, unexpected photos of both ourselves and our guests.
I do recommend printing out a copy of the contract because the digital copy I received via JotForm link expired at some point before the wedding. It wasn’t an issue for me as I had already printed several copies. It did take right up until the 4-month mark specified in the contract for us to receive our photos, so don’t panic if you haven’t received yours yet! They’re probably just working extra carefully to make your photos look exactly the way you want them to. :)
Thank you Jessica, Peter, and Ashlee for all your hard work capturing our wedding day! You have one of the toughest jobs in the world—all the expectations and emotions surrounding weddings can be so difficult to deal with. You guys did great!
Michele P
5.0
10/27/2022
AMAZING!!!! Jess is phenomenal. Very attentive, and professional. She photographed our engagement shoot and wedding. Her photographs are breath taking. I HIGHLY recommend her for your wedding day, or any special occasion. I will definitely be working with her in the future.
Reagan E
5.0
10/03/2022
The Cenzalli’s are a wonderful couple to have capture your wedding! We had them photograph both our engagement photos as well as our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier. As someone who is not experienced or comfortable with being photographed, they made me feel so comfortable and beautiful! The Cenzalli’s have an eye for capturing the specials moments and the final product was beautiful. My husband and I and our families were so pleased with all of the photos!
Emily T
5.0
10/03/2022
Jessica photographed my husband and I’s wedding in the middle of the pandemic and did it flawlessly! There were lots of changes during the planning process because of the shutdown and capacity limits and she was extremely flexible and understanding. When the day-of came, it was like having a girlfriend coming around taking pictures of us and it never felt awkward. She gets it!! 10/10! Also, obsessed with her editing style for our wedding, not to mention it was literally raining and having a cold front and she killed it!!!
Stacey T
5.0
10/02/2022
Jess and Peter are a dynamic, professional, and talented duo. It was great that they were able to capture our entire day from getting dressed, the ceremony, the reception, and they were able to have a blast with us and our party later. They were so good my best friend hired them for her wedding out of state. The final results was amazing and I didn’t feel too staged. They caught a lot of candid moments that I absolutely love. Thanks Peter and Jess!
Paige E
5.0
10/02/2022
Jess and Peter were an amazing team. Peter literally bent over backwards to get the lighting right in one of our engagement pics! Even when she was pregnant with her littlest one, she did whatever it took to get the shots! They continue to impress me with their work that I see!
Kirstin G
5.0
10/01/2022
We used the Cenzalli’s for engagement pictures and for the wedding on 9/24. They’re amazing! They are such a good team and the photos always turn out great. I can’t wait to get back all of the wedding photos :) Would definitely recommend them for your wedding or for any other photos you need done!
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 10/01/2022
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kirstin. We really appreciate you taking the time o...
ut to share your experience with us!
Nicholl H
5.0
9/30/2022
I used the Cenzallis for my maternity & wedding photos; both times they absolutely blew me away with the results! Extremely responsive, attentive, and professional. They were on time to both bookings & helped coach us through poses to get the best shots. Cannot recommend them enough!!!
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/30/2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review.
Liz K
4.0
9/29/2022
I am very happy with the quality of the shots I received.
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/30/2022
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Tamara L
5.0
9/29/2022
Communicating with Cenzalli was a pleasure. I always received a prompt response to my questions. Their pricing was extremely reasonable and I was pleased to find a Photographer that was willing to provide only 2 hours of photography. Ashlee was our Photographer and she arrived on time and full of energy and ideas to capture our memories.
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/29/2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated!
Jackie B
5.0
9/29/2022
Cenzalli Photography did a beautiful job or capturing our wedding day! Jessica was punctual and accommodating to my requests, and comfortable shooting in an outdoor setting and a dimmer indoor setting. The photos came out lovely. Thank you so much! 🙂
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/29/2022
We’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.
Sara B
5.0
9/29/2022
Jess and Peter were very helpful and went to two separate places to take our get ready photos! Very accommodating photographers and captured our wedding beautifully!!
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/29/2022
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us.
Gulrukh A
5.0
9/29/2022
5/5!!
Jessica is amazing!!! She is so responsive, easy to work with and FUN. Her work is absolutely stunning. I recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer — She is the best! We have gorgeous pictures to last a lifetime! Thank you for capturing our special day
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/29/2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review.
Jessica D
5.0
9/29/2022
I loved working with them. We did our engagement session with them as well. They helped us get out of our awkwardness and having an amazing time. They take the best photos and I would love to work with them again in the near future.
Response from Cenzalli's Captured Photography on 09/29/2022
This review made our day!
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