About this vendor
We’re all about connecting with couples who share the same ideal as we do; their wedding isn't just a day; it's a journey. As a husband & wife photo team, we capture love the way we do because we're also in love. Find out for yourself why our brides cry happy tears when they see their pictures.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2016.2015.2014.+3 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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5
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Deb & Grant are an amazing duo. They complement each other well and cover the full spectrum to ensure they get detailed close up shots to wide-angled scenic shots and everything i...
n between. Our photos came out so much better than we even hoped they would. Deb & Grant captured who we are in all the different phases of the day and we repeatedly were in awe at how perfect the pictures were. They got the right angles, lighting, expressions--everything! Deb & Grant were a joy to work with throughout the process and we are so overjoyed that we hired them. These pictures are not only incredible, but they are truly priceless!
Grant and Deb were the perfect photography team for our wedding. After receiving a recommendation from our wedding planner, we contacted them and were invited to their studio to di...
scuss our plans. The moment Grant opened the door and greeted us, we knew we were going to hire this amazing team.
The studio was warm and inviting and Deb brought out fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. We clicked with Grant and Deb from the start and the meeting was more like visiting with friends than choosing our wedding photographers.
We agreed to have Grant and Deb take our engagement photos and our wedding photos. Grant and Deb work so well together. They made the engagement photo session a fun and relaxing event at the Mariner’s Museum Park. Our pictures came out beautifully and we received them soon after the photo session so we could upload our favorites to our wedding website and include them in our wedding invitation suite.
On our wedding day, Grant and Deb came to the bridal suite while I was getting my hair styled. They happened to arrive right at the time I was having a bridezilla moment because my hair was not cooperating with my stylist. Grant and Deb were so sweet. They saw that I was in distress and quietly took pictures of my dress and accessories while the stylist and makeup artist solved the mystery of my hair. I included this part of our wedding day in this review to provide an example of how Grant and Deb effortlessly worked through a tense situation.
The “first look”, ceremony and reception were a whirlwind of activity. We put our complete trust in Grant and Deb. With our photo request list and a schedule of events from the wedding planner, they were on top of the event from start to finish. It was a magical day and they captured every moment and every detail. The pictures are breathtaking.
We highly recommend Grant and Deb. You will not be disappointed. They are an amazing team!
BEST Photographers EVER!!! Grant and Deb are not just Fun but also very professional and by having both of them on the scene they were able to capture each and every special moment...
. Their creative eyes gave us pictures that looked like something out of a magazine WOW!!! We can't thank them enough : )))
Amazing! There are truly not words to describe how amazing it was to have grant and deb photograph our wedding, engagement pictures, and my bridal shoot. They both have incredibl...
e personalities that play off of each other perfectly. They were able to not only get the posed photographs, but the candid shots were astounding as well. They were able to capture all of the emotion on my big day and I would recommend them to anyone.
It was difficult to find the right words to articulate to everyone just how PERFECT Grant & Deb are. I knew I had to find some words, so that everyone else would not miss out on h...
aving the PERFECT photographers. If you are going to hire a photographer, because you want pictures, maybe they are even the most important aspect to you for your wedding, then you MUST meet with Grant & Deb. You will be spending the most time with this particular vendor, so you might as well have a fun and amazing one! From our first meeting with them in their adorable studio I knew I didn’t even want to entertain the thought of meeting anyone else. Their pictures are absolutely stunning, like drop dead gorgeous or handsome! ;) They were both readily available for whatever question that I had throughout the entire process, I would have thought we were their only bride and groom.
We had our engagement photos scheduled with them, of course with our luck the weather decided not to cooperate. They contacted us in the morning and gave us the option to move our date since they knew that we wanted awesome photos. Once the day finally came to have our engagement photos, they knocked it out of the park! They were kind and let us do what we wanted, but also gave us some direction when one of our heads were tilted a weird way or the light was better in a different location. We loved our engagement photos soo much! Fast forward, Bridal Portraits – Grant met me at the gardens and put up with the entourage of people that came with me to the shoot. Grants ability to take a simple garden and a Bride and make it look like a magazine cover simply blows me away! While having lots of fun during the session we lost track of time. Now the wedding, that was the true test of all. They were so organized at our final meeting and made things better knowing I didn’t have to worry about if they would get this or that captured or show up on time. Grant and Deb showed up on time, began working diligently and then when it came for time for our first look pictures they had scoped out a spot since it had began raining. They handled our family and friends well as they were very eager to come disrupt this moment. A hurricane/tropical storm hit the city during our ceremony and it began raining very heavily, preventing us from taking any more photos outside. Grant and Deb quickly helped us adjust to taking our photos in the only spot available in the venue, the Auditorium. Despite the crazy weather conditions (the parking lot flooding of the venue, the venue leaking water, people drenched, power surges and the emergency warning that came across the cell phones) Grant and Deb helped make the perfect day. They handled the everything so gracefully. Not to mention they work so hard to give you a full gallery in such a short turn around! Seriously, I am so thankful that I found Grant & Deb and I hope you’re able to have just as amazing time if not better!
Grant & Deb were absolutely amazing! When we met with them, my husband and I instantly knew they were what we wanted, we even shifted the budget around to make sure that they would...
be part of our day. It was 110% worth it! They are so nice and professional, making us both feel completely at ease. For our engagement shoot, Grant LITERALLY gave my husband the shirt off of his back to make sure we got the best pictures possible. I love our pictures, our memories, and I can't imagine our day without them!
If you are looking for wedding photographers that will offer you the complete package, then your search is over! My husband and I absolutely LOVED working with Grant and Deb Perry!...
They are such a dynamic couple whom paid close attention to detail and captured our wedding day perfectly. From our initial visit to their studio (Which by the way is in their beautiful historic home where they made us feel like we had been friends for ages!), to our meet & greet mini-engagement session, to our wedding weekend...we knew we had made the right decision choosing Grant & Deb to capture our wedding! Upon receiving our pictures, we were left speechless and couldn't wait to share them with our family and friends! You will not go wrong in selecting these amazing photographers to share in your wedding celebration!
THEY ARE THE BEST!! I meet Deb and Grant at the Vow show in Virginia Beach and instantly clicked with them. They were fun, energetic and in a few short minutes knew exactly what I ...
was looking for.
Having just gone through the wedding planning/budget process here is my advice. SPEND MONEY ON A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER. You want great photos, you don't know how important your photos are until they are your own. We just got our wedding photos back and my husband and I were completely blown away. They are absolutely beautiful. I still look at them everyday.
Grant and Deb are such amazing people professionally and from behind the camera. Our amazing wedding planner Kelly Cornel (Inspired Events by Kelly), Deb and Grant were definitely the people who made our wedding the best day of our lives. They were worth every penny and I am so fortunate to have made lasting friendships with them.
Please take a moment to check out their amazing photography, you don't just get one amazing photographer you get TWO. They did our Engagement photos, my Bridals, photographed our Rehearsal dinner and our Wedding. It was so easy to access our pictures. Everything is online and organized by event. We had our wedding photos back and organized in TWO weeks!!!!! I know couples who had to wait months with other photographers.
Thank you so much Deb and Grant for capturing the most important day of our life so beautifully. You are not only our photographers for life but also our friends!
Grant and Deb were absolutely fabulous on our wedding day! They're incredibly professional and a pleasure to work with! The photographs came out beautiful, and we were so impress...
ed by them.
They have got to be some of the best photographers I have seen. They did the most amazing job capturing every moment of our big day. I would recommend Grant and Deb to anyone looki...
ng for some amazing photographers to capture their wedding day.
Grant and Deb were my absolute favorite vendors - ever. They are more than a delight to work with and they really went above and beyond for me and my husband Adrian.
Initial Me...
eting: They have a lovely little studio in Newport News with TONS to look at so you can get a good sense of their skills. They are so unbelievably warm and enthusiastic you feel like you're the only couple they have ever worked with and you never feel like you aren't the priority. EVERYONE who met them loved them. Also we got bagels with blueberry spread - legit.
Bridal Shoot: DAAAAAYYYM, they knocked this thing out of the park. I honestly do not regret doing this with them. It actually made me wish I had done my engagement shots with them as well. So focused - and they work together in such a loving way. It's so fun to be part of their shoot - you will feel so important which is really moving.
Wedding: It rained - but they really came through for us. As I was working on my album I honestly could not figure out how to get it below 70 pages so I can order a nice lay-flat album hah! They took so many lovely shots. I'm a designer by trade and also do letterpress in the wedding industry - these two are above and beyond. I work with photographers all the time and these two have all the right stuff. I had my photos in about a week which is LIGHTNING fast.
Conclusion: If you are going to invest your money there are two places to do it - your venue and your photographers. The photos are how you will remember the day - do not balk at paying what talented professionals deserve. I say this not as a person who works in the industry myself (which I do), but as someone who really feels the money I spent on photos was worthwhile, meaningful, and of excellent quality. I will treasure my experience and the results for many many years to come.
PS. Their website and the payment/logistic experience with them is straight up amazing. Their site is set up so well with easy access to your photos, clear payment and receipts etc. I need to see who they had code their site - because their setup is so ultra professional and easy to work with.
Grant and Deb Perry were hired by my husband when he proposed to me. I thought we were going to a plantation for a nice afternoon drive. Grant stealthy planted himself amongst some...
bushes and captured the whole surprise. After the proposal Grant took the most breathtaking photos of us at the plantation. Grant's personality was so kind and sincere; we instantly made a connection with him. Once engaged, I seriously considered just eloping. I really didn't want a wedding or anything overly planned, fearing it would detract from the significance of the day. Well, our families had other ideas. My condition was "keep it small." I told my husband that, if we were going to have a ceremony that I really wanted it captured. There was no doubt that we were going with Grant and Deb, again. I think they were as excited about our pending nuptials as we were. They were amazing to work with for the ceremony. I cannot possibly express with words the level of creativity behind their photography. I know that no one has wedding photos like mine. Deb and Grant are artists and they both have an eye for capturing all the right moments. The way they flow as a team is amazing. We wanted shots that were very much "in the moment" - shots that, without words, told the story of our day. We got much more than that. I received so much positive feedback on the superior quality of the photos. We have already decided that Grant and Deb will have us on their schedule every year for an anniversary session.
Even before my husband and I got engaged, I knew I wanted Grant & Deb to photograph our wedding! We had known Grant & Deb since high school because we went to the same school as th...
eir children, so I had been following their photography since they started out. We are so happy that we went with Grant & Deb! They did an amazing job capturing our engagement photos last summer (on an extremely hot day in July), and an even more amazing job capturing our wedding (luckily, on a day with perfect weather this time!). I feel like I relive our wedding day every time I go through the pictures...which I have no shame in saying I've done almost every day since we got the pictures back! Grant & Deb were able to capture every emotion of the day, and our family and friends have had nothing but wonderful things to say about our wedding photography! The only problem, which is the best problem in the world to have, is picking favorites out of all of the pictures they sent us! My husband's first comment after beginning to look at the pictures for the first time was, "How many walls do we have in our house?" because it's so easy to want to hang them all! Thanks, Grant & Deb (& Katie), for capturing our day so well!
My husband and I started out this whole wedding process knowing very little. One of the first steps our wedding planner had us do was to meet and pick a wedding photographer. We me...
t Grant and Deb at their studio/home and immediately knew that they were going to be the ones to capture the moments of our wedding day. They are bubbly, warm, outgoing, and professional right from the get-go.
We booked an engagement session because we had never had professional photographs taken and wanted know what it would be like to be in front of the camera. Grant and Deb drove to Richmond to meet us, and we had a great experience. They took their time with us, made us feel comfortable, laugh, and most importantly let us be ourselves.
On the wedding day, they both seamlessly caught the moments leading up to the first look and really made that an extremely special moment for us. The rest is a blur, but what we can remember is the same as what has already been said - fun, creative, stylish, great to work with, and really tried to capture what we couldn't take in.
As far as the pictures go, the Engagement Session photos were exactly what we wanted. There are so many pictures that we feel show "us." We can't wait to see what the wedding pictures turn out to be.
I would highly recommend these two photographers to anyone. Who knows, we might try to get them to do baby pictures down the line.
They bring your dreams to life in your pictures!
I wasn't even looking for a photographer the day I met Grant and Deb. Grant stopped me and grabbed my hand to show his wife my ...
ring. After talking casually for a bit I fell in love with the husband/wife team and I knew I wanted my then fiance to meet them as well. It was the easiest decision we made during the whole wedding planning process. I'm still being told my engagement photos look like they are straight out of a magazine... or should be in one! They have amazing energy to be around and the enthusiasm in what they do to bring your dreams to life in their photographs. I just had the wedding of my dreams on October 24th and cant WAIT to see the results... they will be nothing less than breathtaking. I cant wait until my husband and I have our first baby because we will be using them again and again and again.
Check out their blogs and you'll see for yourself what gorgeous photos Grant and Deb take, but that doesn't tell the whole story. They made my daughter and her fiancé's engagement ...
shoot fun so by the day of the wedding they were really relaxed in front of the camera, and it showed. They mostly weren't even aware of Grant and Deb on their big day.
My daughter is very expressive and my favorite thing about the photos is that Grant and Deb captured every facial expression of the day and all the sweet romance between the bride and groom. Perusing the photos, most of which were not staged, I felt like I was at the wedding and reception all over again. I was so busy that day that being able to relive their joy through the many photos was a gift, especially since my daughter and her husband moved overseas soon after.
One of the comments I heard from guests was that they hardly noticed the photographers and yet they were always in the perfect spot and angle to catch moments as they happened.
I recently attended a coworker's wedding that Grant and Deb shot and could hardly wait to see the photos afterwards. I have to say the wedding was absolutely beautiful, but Grant and Deb also have that wonderful skill of capturing artistic shots that make the setting even more beautiful in the frame than you realized it was in person.
Grant is fun and energetic, and I have to say Deb is just the sweetest person. She stayed calm and passed that on to my daughter when we were running very late due to the hairdresser. She and Grant come prepared, but they work to make adjustments, as needed. They are completely "present" for your day. Deb also was very invested in helping us tell their story in the album and get it just like my daughter wanted. She struck the perfect balance between giving helpful tips and letting my daughter make her own choices, even though that meant leaving out some awesome shots.
One last thing, when we showed our photos and the photos of the recent wedding to folks in our office, everyone, to a person, said these were the best wedding photographers they had ever seen. Naturally, we have them booked for our next family wedding this December!
When beginning our journey planning our wedding, we received advice from many different people and they all said the same thing, "make a list and write down what is most important ...
to you." At the initial meeting with our wedding planner, Kelly Coronel, she asked me what my main priority was for our wedding. I told her that we weren't hiring a videographer, so I wanted a really good photographer who could take pictures that would "tell the story" of our wedding day. And I am so glad she introduced us to Grant and Deb Photography. From our initial meeting, to our engagement session, to our wedding day, we felt comfortable with this Husband-and-Wife team and they are true professionals. You can't beat having two photographers who compliment each other's strengths on your wedding day. As I was getting ready with the girls, Deb was taking pictures and as John was getting ready with his guys, Grant was taking pictures of them. We have multiple angles of major events of our wedding. Deb shot close-up pictures of our faces at the ceremony and Grant shot us far away so the entire venue is visible. Deb shot my bridesmaid's faces as they walked in and saw me for the first time and Grant shot my reaction. Deb has a very calming and comfortable presence--a perfect pairing for any bride who is nervous about how the day she has been planning for a year is going to unfold. Grant is energetic and entertaining, which is perfect for making the bridal party and family laugh as he is taking pictures so the smiles are genuine. One thing is for sure, Deb and Grant are passionate their jobs and their excitement about getting the perfect shot is contagious. Throughout the day, Grant would say, "Do you want great, or awesome?" We would shout..."awesome!" and he would tell us, "Ok then, everyone has to shift right" or "stand up straighter" or "Sara step out of John’s shadow." We are in love with our photographs and can't imagine anyone else capturing our love story.
My wife and I really enjoyed our experience with Grant and Deb. Our initial meeting with them was very positive and they came highly recommended. We met with Grant and Deb at the...
recommendation of our wedding planner Kelly Coronel (Inspired Events by Kelly). Grant and Deb are a ton of fun which allowed my wife and I to relax and take some phenomenal photographs. In addition to great personality traits, they are PROFESSIONALS. They are constantly looking for both candid and artistic shots. They pay attention to the little details (light, shadow, angles, framing, clothes, and etc.) that could easily be overlooked. It was a great experience working with people who absolutely love what they do. In addition to the personalities and professionalism we found tremendous value in having access to two photographers. Grant and Deb were both present during our engagement photos and during the wedding day. Having two photographers results in double the pictures, multiple angles, and two sets of eyes and ideas for your shots. They work extremely well together and are constantly bouncing ideas off one another. The engagement session is a fun experience that allows you to get comfortable with them and allows them to learn how to photograph you. Two PROFESSIONAL photographers are a must during your wedding day. Grant was with the guys and Deb was with the girls. One photographer simply can't capture the day like they do. Grant and Deb also brought an assistant during our wedding day to help with lighting and other tasks. This was very important as it gave them more freedom to do what their best at; capturing the best day of your life.
Flawless, Caring, Skilled, Professional, and Fun!
Choose Grant and Deb Photographers for your big day/event, and all of your dreams will come true!
We loved working with Grant ...
and Deb. They made every moment special! They have a way of making you feel relaxed and comfortable. They are very skilled professionals and know what they are doing. Grant and Deb are very creative and will give you the quality pictures you are looking for. Every picture they took of us is breathtaking! They made everyone involved feel special! Not only did they do a fabulous job with our engagement photos and wedding photos but they went out of their way to help me in a crisis. I (the bride) got into an accident on my way to meet with them for the first time. My car was totaled. Crying hysterically (not injured), I called them to tell them I will not be making it to the meeting because I have been in a bad collision. Without questioning me (a stranger at the time), Grant and Deb came rushing to the scene to help out and calm me down. They helped me work with the police and my insurance. Then, Grant drove my totaled car to the shop as Deb and I followed him in her car. They then drove me to get a rental car. After four hours, they still offered to meet with me! We went to their amazing studio and held our first meeting. They have a huge heart and will go out of their way to help someone in need! Grant and Deb made me feel like family. Hiring Grant and Deb Photographers was the best decision we have made during the wedding process! We didn't get good...WE GOT AWESOME!
The very first time I met Grant & Deb I was thoroughly impressed with their hospitality, professionalism, and fun personalities. They were very receptive to our whimsical wedding i...
deas, and even embraced them. During our engagement photo session, Grant spent several cold, grueling hours just to capture the perfect shot to be featured on our fairytale themed invitations. The engagement session was so much fun that I could have frozen to death without even realizing it. All kidding aside, the day of our weeding, Grant and Deb knew just what to do. It’s almost like they had a sixth sense, and the ability to intuitively know how to capture the perfect moment, even when our focus was in a million different places.
Maggie and I even trusted Grant & Deb to challenge our formalities, and decided to have a first look before the ceremony took place. We were hesitant about taking this nontraditional route at first, but we knew that this raw, intimate moment with one another, could only be done with Grant & Deb behind the lens. Im glad we decided to do first looks, because out of all of the photos taken that day, and the collection of astonishing shots given to us after the wedding, those are by far my favorite.
From the first meeting to our wedding day, we felt comfortable with Grant & Deb. They practically blended in with the rest of our family while directing shots behind the scenes. I can't imagine having anyone else share that special day with us. It is evident that they love what they do; and, its contagious to everyone around them. They are the ultimate duo! If you’re going to make memories, do it with Grant & Deb!
After the wedding all you have are the photos. I did my research and grant and Deb kept coming up in everything I read. You spend a lot of time with your photographers on the day o...
f and it's important to feel comfortable with them and also that you get along. It is impossible not to have a good time with grant and Deb. They are so fun to be around and their work speaks for itself. Our photos are immaculate. Plus there are two of them which means they capture things you didn't even know happened. My favorite pictures are ones I had no idea were being taken. I cannot say enough good things about grant and Deb. Do yourself a favor..... Look no further. Just look and their work and sit down to meet them. You will know. Also if you are an out of town bride they made it wicked easy on us. When I was in town they made time for us and thy worked with our schedule. This was a no stress process with grant and Deb. Best decision we made was booking them.
I got a hold of Grant & Deb through my parents, being old friends. Never did I believe that I could find photographers for my wedding that made Pinterest look like cell phone pictu...
res! My fairy-themed wedding came alive in the pictures that they took, always capturing the perfect light, perfect angle, and the perfect moment. When taking pictures as well, especially for my husband who is quite camera shy, they were warm, friendly, and casual, allowing him to feel comfortable to be himself! Never could I be more grateful for their impeccable service and I will write a thousand reviews for them if I can! This couple are THE photographers for the area. Book them NOW!
The title of this review is what Grant was enthusiastically saying, and gesturing, to our close friends and family each time we'd finish taking a posed group shot. It's also, coinc...
identally, the perfect way for me to describe Grant & Deb as photographers and people in general. They are quite possibly some of the most fun, kind-hearted, genuine people I've ever met in my life AND they are INCREDIBLY talented photographers. My now-husband and I live in Miami, FL and we did a destination wedding at a beautiful vineyard in Charlottesville, VA. (Edit--I just noticed that someone else used the same title as me! I'm not changing it :-P)
From the first time we spoke to Grant and Deb on the phone to screen them as potential photographers, they made us feel comfortable and informed about what was to come from their services and our big day. And they absolutely did not disappoint! In fact, our photos (we did engagement and wedding photos with them) turned out better than I could have even imagined. Our family and friends have all RAVED about our photos, and 6 months after the fact, we still catch ourselves being mesmerized by them up on our wall and as the screensaver on our tv.
Besides being very professional and knowledgeable in their craft, they are also incredibly creative with scenery and props (wait for it, I'll explain) and, I swear, have some sort of super power when it comes to making their subjects feel completely at ease so they can be their best selves during photoshoots.
So about the props...we did our engagement shoot at the wedding venue and on the way there, there was a lumberyard with hundreds of wooden logs stacked on top of each other. When we met Grant and Deb at the venue, one of the first things they said was "Did you see the lumberyard on the way?! Are you feeling adventurous?!" My response, being a girl who grew up climbing trees, was "Absolutely!" The pictures, are STUNNING, and my husband and I had so much fun venturing through the yard with a walkie talkie (to communicate with Grant and Deb while they shot us from afar, of course!), laughing, and embracing each other while they shot the whole thing.
On that note, they also just have a knack for capturing candid "moments" in a way that communicates every emotion that each individual is feeling at that point. The photo they took of my dad seeing me for the first time in my wedding dress brought tears to my eyes. It was so beautiful and real. You could almost hear his thoughts and emotions through the photo.
If you're looking for photographs that look staged and disingenuous, move along and keep looking. But if you are looking for gorgeous bridal, engagement, and/or wedding photos that capture the 'moments' and true nature of those being photographed, look no further! As people and as photographers, they are the best of the best, la creme de la creme, the cat's pajamas!
Good luck and congratulations!
Holli
Grant and Deb were nothing short of exceptional. From the moment they invited us into their home where we were greeted with cupcakes and vino we knew it was a match made in wedding...
planning heaven. They both had such a wonderful energy and we immediately felt comfortable (which is hard for the two of us!). We wanted to do our engagement shoot in Richmond and Grant, Deb and Katie were so accommodating. They shlepted all over the city with us finding the "perfect" shots. During the wedding they managed to capture every little detail of the day which couldn't have been a easy task yet they made it seem that way. All in all, I hope there's reasons for us to work together again because they're such wonderful people!
Grant, Deb and Katie absolutely exceeded our expectations not only on our wedding day, but in the year leading up to our wedding as well. We knew as soon as we met them that they w...
ere the perfect fit and booked them almost immediately. Personable, organized, fun and talented -- they were the complete package. They took our engagement pictures underneath the cherry blossoms in DC, which turned out to be so beautiful we used them on our invites. They helped my awkward now-husband feel more comfortable in front of the camera, which resulted in natural, gorgeous photos. The day of our wedding, they were so incredibly organized and were even able to keep our hectic, crazy, all-over-the-place families in line. It rained HARD on our wedding day and instead of letting me get stressed out about it, they just kept showing me how beautiful the clouds were going to look and took complete control over making sure we got all the pictures I had wanted despite the weather. We received the pictures back much sooner than expected and cried as we relived the moments that they were able to capture on film. We couldn't be happier with our wedding photos and the experience they brought with them. Thank you Grant, Deb and Katie -- you guys are AWESOME!
When we first started out "shopping" for a wedding photographer, my wife and I set out to find the best photographers to capture our special day. We were lucky enough to stumble up...
on the BEST with Grant & Deb. From our first introductory meeting, they made us feel at home and as if we had know them forever! Their talents not only include abilities to take stunning pictures, they also have the talent to make you feel completely comfortable around them, allowing for natural moments to be captured on camera! You will not find a better photographer to be with you on your day!
Grant and Deb are THE best wedding photographers! Their photography is top quality and their personalities play a big part in that, as they are always upbeat and friendly, which he...
lped make my husband and me feel comfortable, happy and excited during both our engagement photo shoot and on our big day (though, during the ceremony and reception, we barely noticed them there, which attests to their experience and professionalism). I am extremely pleased with our decision to book Grant and Deb. If you want AMAZING wedding photos and want to work with organized, personable and talented photographers, then I HIGHLY recommend Grant and Deb!
We couldn't have been more happy with choosing Grant & Deb as our photographers for our wedding day! They made such a great effort to get to know me and my groom, which helped us f...
eel so comfortable and relaxed during both the engagement pictures and the wedding pictures. It was like hanging out with friends! That speaks to the wonderful experience they provided. In addition to that, the quality of the pictures lived up to expectations as well! We fell in love with all of them. They perfectly captured the spirit of the day, from the formal family photographs to the candid shots from the dance floor. Also, this should not go unmentioned, we had our pictures a week after the wedding! That made is so much more fun to go through with the wedding and all the details still fresh in our mind! We will be recommending them to friends for sure!
I told my husband my one bridezilla moment was Deb and Grant. I loved them from the first hello. Not only did they capture great pictures but they feel like family. I knew one c...
hallenge was going to be to get my husband to let loose for pictures and because Deb and Grant are so awesome he did . They are worth so much more than we paid. Don't settle for anything less!!
From the first time meeting Grant & Deb we felt so comfortable with them. They are awesome people, and awesome to work with. Getting in touch with them is easy and they are quick t...
o respond. The end product is incredible, and delivered quickly. They captured so many moments, and I don't even remember seeing them around. They are flexible and really caring for what you want.
ABSOLUTELY, HANDS DOWN, THE BEST!!! When my fiance and I were discussing plans for our wedding the most important vendor was the photographer. We found the best!
From the time ...
I met them at the Vow Bridal Show I knew we found a special duo. We met with them prior to the wedding to get to know each other better. It was so nice to hang out and talk with them outside of the wedding setting that can sometimes be stressful. They got to know the 2 of us as a couple and as individuals. Sitting with them that night I felt as if we had known them for much longer than we had.
Having already met, seeing them the day of the wedding was actually like seeing a friend- relaxing and comfortable! Even when I had a nice little melt down they acted like it was no big deal!! ;) Seriously, they were able to make a few comments and had me smiling and forgetting my problem in seconds.
I can't stress enough how awesome it was to have the relationship prior to the wedding day. They made everything so comfortable - it was like having family friends taking pictures. Things like laughing, smiling, acting natural came easy being with Grant and Deb.
We received our collection initially in our email while on our honeymoon!! We were so excited we pulled ourselves away from the sunshine and water to check them out. THEY ARE AMAZING. It's truly hard to put into words how amazing the pictures are. I have gone through our album so many times and find something new in a photo that I didn't see before, find a new favorite photo, or simply cry at how awesome they are. I was amazed at the candid photos they captured! Looking at some of the photos I was like, "I didn't even know they were shooting us then!" We are absolutely, beyond the moon happy with our photos as well as the new friends in Grant and Deb!!
I met with Grant and Deb because of a friend's recommendation. I researched other photographers before our meeting, but I knew right away they were going to be the best photograph...
ers for us. When I was evaluating vendors for our wedding, I was not only looking at their quality of work but also their professionalism and personality. We were beyond happy with our selection.
They have a wonderful eye for what makes a beautiful picture. Also, they are quick to get your engagement and wedding pictures back to you after the wedding, which I know everyone highly values. The hardest decision will be selecting your favorite from all of your amazing pictures.
Grant and Deb's photography far exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed with their ability to capture the raw emotion of the day's many emotions. The photographs tell a beau...
tiful story of my fairytale wedding day. I will cherish the photographs for many, many years to come. In addition the quality of their work, I was pleased with their accessibility and flexibility. My phone calls and emails were promptly returned, and I when scheduling issues arose, Grant and Deb were extremely accommodating. Working with Grant and Deb on the day of the wedding was similarly easy. They respected--and improved upon--my requests for photographs. They moved effortlessly and quickly through the different poses. My husband and his groomsmen feared a long day of many poses and tiring smiles, but this was not to be, all thanks to Grant and Deb. I look forward to working with Grant and Deb in the future.
This husband and wife team provides a fantastic experience from start to finish! They're fun and full of energy and creative ideas so that the moments they capture through their le...
nses aren't like everyone else's wedding pictures - they're yours and they're memorable.
They shot our daughter's engagement pictures with her fiance in historic Williamsburg, VA and they captured the spirit of Lauren and Ben from the first shot. Fast-forward to the wedding day in the Outer Banks of North Carolina and they arrived at each of the houses where the bride and groom were staying to snap those small details like hair and make-up, laughter from friends and family, dressing, jewelry, hugs, etc. They are calm and cool and just make a big event like a daughter's wedding, easy to manuever as they capture your heart on film (you barely know they're even there).
One of the special captures for our beautiful daughter and new son was the sunset on the Sound side after the beach ceremony. The family pictures and newlywed pictures were captured by the ocean and then Grant and Deb quickly shuttled the happy couple over to the golf course associated with our venue for some absolutely gorgeous sunset and silhouette shots. These will be treasured forever as great memories of the beautiful day we enjoyed by the ocean and even moreso as we celebrated the new marriage once the sun went down.
These two are winners - don't miss out on having them capture your son or daughter's special day (or yours, if you're the bride). My daughter did all the planning with them and they made that process incredibly easy to ensure when the big day was here, they knew what to do and made the memories happen.
For years, I have been picking up The Knot and daydreaming about the possibility of hiring Deb and Grant...if I were to ever get married. Well, that day arrived last year! I knew r...
ight away, I had to book Deb and Grant for our engagement and wedding.
Form the very beginning, their customer services was amazing! They were both so kind, caring and authentically interested in our wedding details. They even fed us these delicious cupcakes on our first meet up...soooo good, we still fantasize about them.
Our engagement shoot, was done at Fort Monroe and we had such a blast. We incorporated my 5 year old son into our engagement shoot, which went great! We rolled down a hill, did family shots, and tons of couple shots. The pictures turned out amazingly beautiful!
For the wedding, Deb and Grant were on the ball from the crack of dawn, till the very end. They didn't miss one beat! Because there are two of them, the covered every single moment of our wedding. And our wedding album...GORGEOUS!!!!
Deb and Grant did not miss one detail of our engagement or wedding. I would highly recommend their services to anyone getting married. They are the best!!!!
Love your work Deb and Grant!!!
Jena
I can't say enough about how great Grant and Deb were to work with they made me feel very comfortable. My now Husband is probably one of the most non-photogenic people you could ev...
er meet. The pictures they took of him and us came out awesome. Its also nice that there are two of them, Deb could get all the pictures of the girls getting ready while Grant was getting all the pictures of the guys getting ready.They don't miss a beat.They made us feel comfortable and took great pictures. Their work is Quality and artistic. I highly recommend them!
My wife, Lisa and I met Grant and Deb in 2011 when her cousin was married. We loved their photo's of their wedding and were interested in seeing if Grant and Deb were a good match ...
for Lisa and me.
Grant and Deb invited us over to their house for a consultation. On the way to their house Lisa and I made a pack that no matter how much we liked them we would sleep on it before deciding. About half-way through our meeting with Grant and Deb we looked over at each other and said "ok, we have decided we want you guys"...This was even before we heard the pricing....:)
Grant and Deb are an amazing couple first and foremost which for us was a huge selling point. Their energy is contagious and SINCERE. They are honest and very passionate about the ART of photography. Not, just taking pictures. That was very obvious from the beginning.
We got the Novella Package which came with a Photo Album, Engagement Photos, and 8 hours of wedding photography. We decided we wanted to shoot our photos in NYC and Grant and Deb were gracious enough to come up with a package that included the 2 days in NYC that was very affordable. It was here that we learned how great Grant and Deb truly are in their element. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Grant is the comedian and Deb is the assurer and the photo's they shot from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge were awe inspiring.
Moving on to the wedding...
We had Destination Wedding at the Sanderling in Duck, NC so Grant and Deb had to Travel for our big day. They showed up early and began where they left off in NYC only this time Grant was with the Groomsman and Deb was with the Bridesmaids. They coordinated our first look to make that as special as our ceremony. After the ceremony They split again. Grant taking the pictures of the bridal party while Deb went with the guests to the cocktail hour. Then handled the rowdy but respectful wedding party to perfection...:)
Our wedding was only a few days ago but from the pictures we have already seen we are already floored and speechless by our wedding photos.
I normally do not write reviews but I felt I HAD to for Grant and Deb. They were born on this earth to do what they do and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They made our engagement and wedding memories come to life and without them our wedding would not have been the same.
Brad and Lisa....
Let me qualify myself. I'm a professional wedding photographer with MANY years of experience, so choosing a photographer for OUR wedding was NOT an easy task. I just can't say enou...
gh good things about Grand and Deb. Loved every minute of the experience, the quality is amazing, and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a husband and wife team that really complement each others' styles.
From the moment I talked to grant and deb we had an instant connection! I was actually calling to stop our appointment bc I felt I couldn't afford everything I wanted done and we h...
ad to be within our budget; however, grant said come meet us and we can work with you! My husband and I met with them and it truly felt like we were meeting old friends. They are amazing and worth every penny! They worked with us in regards to cost and payments...very thankful for this as I can't imagine my wedding without them! They are very creative, warm, and personable. My engagement photos left me speechless as well as my family! Seriously I cannot stress enough how happy everyone was once they saw all of the pictures! The wedding photos and bridal portraits were better than i thought possible! They have exceptional talent and these pictures will forever be one of my favorite investments!
Grant and Deb are amazing at what they do! You will not be disappointed if you decide to book them for your wedding! They are extremely personable professionals that know how to ha...
ve fun and help make you feel relaxed during your wedding day! They do not take pictures of your wedding, they capture your wedding- emotions, atmosphere, and all! I look back at my pictures 3 months later and I am amazed at how GORGEOUS my wedding pictures turned out. I feel like I am re-living my wedding each time I look at my pictures. Grant and Deb are the go-to photographers!
Grant and Deb were absolutely wonderful! We are so glad that we chose them for our wedding. They possess every quality of perfect photographers. They were organized, so creative, a...
nd so much fun! We will without a doubt recommend them to all our friends and family. Thanks again guys!!
My fiance and I were in the process of narrowing down our photographer selections but that all changed after meeting with Grant and Deb. There was an immediate connection. They are...
so warm, easy to get a long with and 100% accommodating. We used Grant and Deb for our Engagement Photos right after signing our contract. I received such wonderful reviews from friends and family on how great the photos were that my mother and father added on a Bridal Shoot for me. Grant and Deb were amazing the entire process from the Engagement Session, the Bridal Shoot and throughout the Day of the Wedding. We would not change a thing. The best part is that my husband and I gained close friends out of all of this. We plan to continue to use Grant and Deb in the future to capture our life's special moments.
Grant and Deb are awesome! They are a very personable couple that strive to make your experience memorable! This couple goes above and beyond any other photographer. Their work is ...
amazing!
We are honored to call Grant and Deb our friends!
Love,
Lindsey and Wesley
When I saw Grant and Deb's first wedding photographs they took, I knew they were the photographers I wanted for my wedding one day in the (then) distant future. Fast forward to las...
t year when my cameraphobe of a boyfriend proposed....I showed him Grant and Deb's work and he was hooked...even more so after we sat down with them and talked wedding! Doing our engagement pictures with G&D helped him feel comfortable in front of a camera, and we have been told by so many wedding guests that they were in awe of how great this pair works together, remaining undetectable but approachable, and capturing all our little moments and details that were so important. After seeing our pictures, I can honestly say that I have just been reliving the best day of my life all over again. The photographs are to die for and working with Grant and Deb took enormous amounts of stress off of my husband and I because they were so professional and creative that we knew we didn't need to worry about how anything was turning out.
Reader's Digest version: Grant and Deb will make you feel like you've been BFFs for years the moment you sit down with them. They are fun, their photos will bring you to tears, and you will never ever regret choosing them.
If there's one thing you should choose wisely for your wedding, it's your photographer(s). After all is said and done, all that's left is your photos and I know too many people wh...
o regret not choosing an awesome photographer. That being said, I knew I wanted Grant & Deb to photograph our wedding before I was even engaged!! Their photos are so perfect, better than a magazine. They are a dream to work with and are two of the sweetest, most thoughtful people in the world. One thing that we loved about having them as our photographers was the fact that there's two of them! This gave our photos a whole new dimension. We got photos from two different perspectives, molded with two different creative eyes. It's crazy how good they are at what they do. I highly recommend Grant & Deb if you want awesome photos that you can cherish forever.
Grant and Deb were an outstanding wedding photography duo!! From the first moment we met them we knew they were the one. It just feels right from the first moment you meet them. ...
We felt so comfortable and safe around them. Taking pictures with them was also one of the best experiences ever (no matter how little experience you might have getting pictures taken of yourself). The results of our pictures are better than we ever could have imagined!! The two of them balance each other so well. What angles one might not notice, the other one captures beautifully. They are just amazing. I highly recommend them for your wedding or other photography needs.
We booked Grant and Deb for our engagement session in DC and hit it off right from the start. They made us feel so comfortable, it seemed as though we had known them for years. Aft...
er our session we stopped for dinner and we knew right then that we wouldn't have ANYONE else shoot our wedding. Not even a week later, we had already booked them for our big day and for my Bridal Session. Almost a year later in March 2012, they came to shoot my bridals at a historical house in Richmond VA. They made me feel like a princess and I had never felt more beautiful. Then, on April 28th, Deb and Grant shot our Cathedral wedding. Deb came to the Bridal suite and took very captivating pictures of the bridesmaids, family, and of course me-the bride ;). While Grant met up with the guys to capture some pre-ceremony pics at the Cathedral. There really aren't enough words to describe these two. They are simply the best! We love looking at the moments captured on the biggest day of our lives and we feel very blessed to have met them and to have them be apart of our special day. XoXo
Where do I begin with these two? Oh I know, how about amaze-balls!!!! From the day we met with them in their super cute studio, we knew they were the ones for us. It was as if we w...
ere just hanging out with friends who we hadn't seen in a while and were catching up. They are so laid back which made us feel comfortable and confident, yet attentive ensuring we looked fabulous. Every picture in our sneak peek was met with an "OMG I love it" each time more enthusiastically. Not only because they were beautiful but because we could remember what was happening in every picture. Thus a story being told.
I have never dealt with anyone professionally that I've wanted to invite to Thanksgiving dinner and add to the Christmas card list. Then these two came along :) Thank you Grant & Deb, you are truly exceptional at your craft!!
We used Grant and Deb for our recent wedding in Va Beach. Wow! We are so happy with the photos and truly enjoyed working with both of them during the wedding.
Grant and Deb are ...
a ball of energy, and their enthusiasm is contagious. At times during the day/night, we had tight schedules, and they still managed to pull off some fabulous photos. They didn't make us feel rushed or stressed, and that's no easy feat in the midst of a wedding!
I highly recommend Grant and Deb for weddings or other special occasions. For us, they were a perfect fit!
We shopped for wedding photographers for about six weeks and knew in the first three minutes of meeting with Grant & Debb that we could not do our wedding without them. They were ...
genuinely interested in our story and worked extremely hard to make sure we had pictures we would be happy with for a lifetime. Along the way, it is hard not to love Grant & Deb just as much as their work, and that, if I can expose a secret...is the trick. By the time you get to the shoots, its four friends having a few laughs and the results are stunning.
Practically speaking, they KNOW weddings. They knew how to talk to the other vendors. They were an invaluable source to go to when you "think" something is going wrong on the wedding day. They attack the wedding day (and all the shoots for that matter) as a team. They have different approaches to photography, so you get the best of two differently minded artists.
I honestly cannot say enough about this pair. Look their photos up...they speak for themselves. Give them an interview and their personalities will certainly win you over.
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