Cenzalli's Captured Photography

Timeless candid wedding photography

Hampton roads, North Carolina, DC

Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

4.9

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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 automatically. 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.

James H.

5.0

Working with Peter from Cenzalli’s Captured Photography was an exceptional experience, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the moment he arrived, Peter brought calm, positive energy that immediately put me at ease—something I deeply appreciated, as this was a high‑stress and emotionally important family event. Peter was thoughtful, kind, and incredibly professional. He had excellent ideas for where and how to capture photos—many of which I hadn’t even considered—and he made the entire process feel easy and natural. His collaborative approach was invaluable, especially with a large family and lots of moving pieces. He handled everything with patience, grace, and confidence. Peter arrived early, stayed later than planned, and was incredibly generous with his time and energy. He moved seamlessly through our must‑have shots while also accommodating on‑the‑spot requests and capturing candid moments that truly reflected the spirit and feel of the event. He also engaged so well with our guests that several people asked where and how I found him. While Peter was outstanding on‑site, I also want to acknowledge Jessica, who handled all of the behind‑the‑scenes coordination. She was patient, responsive, and supportive throughout the planning process, making everything leading up to the event smooth and stress‑free. Although we are still eagerly awaiting the final photos, we already know we are going to love them—because we absolutely loved the experience of having them taken. Cenzalli’s Captured Photography offers a rare combination of professionalism, flexibility, talent, and genuine care. I look forward to working with Peter and Jessica again and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer who elevates the entire experience.

Lori G.

5.0

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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.

11+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Boudoir

Bridal Portraits

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Photo

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Lifestyle

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

2023 'Best of Weddings'

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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.

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Cenzalli Photography (Dreaamscape) is professional, friendly, and flexible, putting couples at ease and handling schedule or venue issues smoothly. They capture stunning posed and candid photos, deliver images promptly, and communicate well throughout planning. Highly recommended.

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Lori G

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4/28/2026

Working with Peter from Cenzalli’s Captured Photography was an exceptional experience, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From the moment he arrived, Peter brought calm, pos...

itive energy that immediately put me at ease—something I deeply appreciated, as this was a high‑stress and emotionally important family event. Peter was thoughtful, kind, and incredibly professional. He had excellent ideas for where and how to capture photos—many of which I hadn’t even considered—and he made the entire process feel easy and natural. His collaborative approach was invaluable, especially with a large family and lots of moving pieces. He handled everything with patience, grace, and confidence. Peter arrived early, stayed later than planned, and was incredibly generous with his time and energy. He moved seamlessly through our must‑have shots while also accommodating on‑the‑spot requests and capturing candid moments that truly reflected the spirit and feel of the event. He also engaged so well with our guests that several people asked where and how I found him. While Peter was outstanding on‑site, I also want to acknowledge Jessica, who handled all of the behind‑the‑scenes coordination. She was patient, responsive, and supportive throughout the planning process, making everything leading up to the event smooth and stress‑free. Although we are still eagerly awaiting the final photos, we already know we are going to love them—because we absolutely loved the experience of having them taken. Cenzalli’s Captured Photography offers a rare combination of professionalism, flexibility, talent, and genuine care. I look forward to working with Peter and Jessica again and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer who elevates the entire experience.

James H

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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K G

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. 🥰

Sarah S

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 ma...

de 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

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 Pet...

er 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

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

Lexy W

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!!

Jasmine W

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 sh...

oot 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

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

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 sc...

hedule 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

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

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

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

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

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 futu...

re. If your looking for a amazing photographer look no further!

Shardae D

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

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

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 en...

ded 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

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 y...

our wedding day, or any special occasion. I will definitely be working with her in the future.

Reagan E

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

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

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

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

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 bac...

k 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

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 ti...

me 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

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

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 tha...

t 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.