About this vendor
Premier Fredericksburg, VA, Wedding Photography Experts
Jac&Mac Photography specializes in capturing the romance, magic, and authentic emotion from your big day, guiding you through the occasion with an assured hand. The award-winning professionals offer a wide range of services to ensure no moment is lost, including two shooters, printed proofs, wedding albums, and more, to immortalize your once-in-a-lifetime day. Pictures speak louder than words, and when you choose Jac&Mac Photography, you’re getting stunning images that bring you back to how you felt in the memorable moment.
A Talented Married Duo
We are Jacobo and Macky Laya, a husband-and-wife team with nearly two decades of experience and know-how to draw on. We firmly believe in the power of photos, taking pictures that tell stories and document your unique love. As the stellar reviews show, countless couples have delighted in working with Jac&Mac Photography, with the pair’s chemistry, professionalism, and empathy shining through.
From “Yes” To “I Do”
Jac&Mac Photography provides a comprehensive range of services to photograph all your wedding-related events, and beyond. They offer engagement sessions, portraits, newborn shoots, and more. You’ll receive high-quality images that you can treasure forever, and, with two dedicated shooters, none of those loving smiles, magical moments, or stolen glances will go unnoticed. They are adept at various styles and are willing to travel. Don’t wait to contact Jac&Mac Photography today to find out more.
Details
Business Attributes
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
- Veteran-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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5
out of 5.028 reviews
We had the pleasure of having Mac&Jack Photography for our Couples Conference at church, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! They were incredibly kind, professional, a...
nd attentive throughout the event. They provided helpful guidance on posing, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, capturing the special moments of our conference wonderfully.
We truly appreciate their talent, professionalism, and attention to detail. Thank you, Mac&Jack Photography, for helping us preserve these special memories! We highly recommend their services to anyone looking for beautiful photography and an exceptional experience.
Jacob was amazing to work with. He was able to get us in on short term notice. The photos came out amazing. He has excellent customer service. Very respectful and kind. Will defini...
tely use his services again. Thank you Jacob.
Jacob was very friendly and professional! He was knowledgeable about the area and had great recommendations for shoot locations. He was very responsive and answered all of out ques...
tions quickly!!! The session was stress free and felt very natural. He allowed us to walk and move about freely as he snapped candid photos which turned out great! The turn around for the photos was quick and we were given full access to our own personal online gallery where we could view and select the photos we like the best. Would highly recommend for any of your photo shoot needs! We will definitely be using his company again!!!
Enjoyed Jac and Mac Mirror Photobooth at a friend’s wedding. It was a hit , so we decided to have them over at our wedding. All the guests loved their work! Would definitely recomm...
end everyone getting them to make their special day memorable.
Jacob and the J&M Photography team are THE BEST! They are dedicated to making sure every moment is captured perfectly. If you're looking for photographers who truly care about brin...
ging your vision to life J&M is the way to go!!
Jacob has been amazing! He has amazing talent and easy to teach and communicate with! Definitely recommend!!
Jacob and his team know how to have a good time. The photo booth is so much fun!
I had the most wonderful experience with Jac & Mac Photography for my newborn's photoshoot. They brought a fantastic array of props and were incredibly patient, ensuring our baby w...
as comfortable and at ease throughout the entire session.
What truly stood out was their creativity and innovative ideas. They were able to turn our simple living room into a magical setting, capturing our little one's personality and charm beautifully. Their suggestions for poses and settings were spot on, and I couldn't be happier with the results.
They were not only professional but also friendly and approachable, making the entire experience enjoyable. They had a genuine passion for their work, and it showed in every shot they took.
The quality of the photos was outstanding, and we received the final product promptly. I can't stop looking at the pictures, and every time I do, I'm reminded of those precious early moments with our baby. Thanks to Jac & Mac Photography, we now have cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
I would highly recommend Jac &Mac Photography to any new parents looking to capture those unforgettable moments with their newborns. Thank you for your exceptional service and the beautiful memories you've given us!
Awesome work. On time. Professional. Highly recommended.
I knew Jac&Mac Photography was going to be the vendor we were going to use for our wedding from the first and only time we met at the Virginia Bridal Expo. This husband and wife t...
eam are very professional and will explain everything in detail of packages offers.
Professional and Quality work!!
I’m head over hills with Jac&Mac. I was stressing out and found Jacob at the last minute. It was truly divine and I am so grateful. I had two events for my Retirement from the Navy...
(Ceremony & Party). It was refreshing to find out that he already had access to the base so this took a huge strain off me, no hassles of arranging base access. On the day of the ceremony, he arrived super early, got set up and captured pics before the ceremony began… this was so thoughtful. He was courteous and asked me what was most important to me and asked if it was ok to freely move around the room… I urged him to do as he desired and to get all up in it… and he did! The evening party was exceptional and I appreciated him for working the room, gathering my group to take photos, and manage the Photo Booth. I could not have been happier with Jacob. I highly recommend him.
Where do I start? My fiancé planned a surprise engagement over this past weekend in Washington DC and Jac & Mac Photography went above and beyond to help him capture such a special...
moment. From the beginning they were incredibly responsive - always willing to answer questions and remain in contact to help create the perfect plan. They even went so far as to scout out the location the day prior - saving the moment from being accompanied by a reflection pool that had no reflection… (the water was unexpectedly drained); they worked quickly with my fiancé to come up with a backup plan. They were extremely personable and made the photoshoot friendly and comfortable. The photos came out beautifully and the turnaround for the digital gallery was impressively fast. We couldn’t be more happy with our experience working with them and unequivocally recommend them for any special moment you want captured.
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This was the best decision we made...we met with Jacob and instantly we knew he was the photographer for our special day....I found Jac and Mac Photography on Google as I was despe...
rately trying to find a photographer for our wedding....the review that made me call stated "the best last minute decision "....Jacob and his wife did a fabulous job and we have pictures from our entire day. We had pictures outside as well with indoors and all turned out BEAUTIFULLY . Highly recommend!
Jacobo was great since the beginning!! he was very clear and transparent. we loved all the pictures and the time we spent with him. Also, he offers very affordable packages for eve...
ry event!!! 5 stars
5 stars across the board. This team did an excellent job! Very attentive and had fun with our guests. This was this our first event with the Jac and Mac team and we will definitely...
work with them again. Several of ours guest reached out to share how much they enjoyed the interaction and could not wait to see the pictures! Thank you again to the Jac and Mac team for making our event special.
Looking for someone who is flexible, professional and with great customer service... Jac&Mac Photography.. that is who you want to hire!!!
Jacob's service at my event was phenomenal! Jacob has the ability to make people feel at ease and comfortable. Our guests said that the Magic Mirror was their favorite part of the ...
event. I'd recommend this to everyone. Thank you for everything!
Jac&Mac did a wonderful job capturing beautiful photos of our team working an event. They were professional and on time!! We will be using them in the future for more photos! Thank...
s again!!!
This Jac & Mac Team were a wonderful asset to our family event! They were warm, positive and friendly. The photo booth and traditional photography captured this memorable event. ...
Our family and friends will cherish these pictures for years to come! (Amy & Noland’s Shower Host)
His photo booth service ( standing selfie mirror) was the absolute highlight of my wedding. You could have your photos printed out on the spot, pick a customized border or use the ...
touchscreen to sign your name, and the best part of this all is that it made EVERYONE at that wedding keep their phones down and actually be in the moment. There was a red carpet roll out that led up to the mirror to take a picture and everyone kept going back to it over and over because it took the best pictures. The angle, the lighting.
As for the service, I loved his personality, he was so funny and my friends and family loved him but yet he was very professional and was very prompt and detailed. Also, his ability to get the guests involved (who might have been to shy to step up and use the selfie mirror themselves) was great.
I was worried that only the younger crowd was going to use this the most at my wedding but it was the complete opposite! Everyone LOVED it. Most weddings, you have to chase down your wedding photographer to take a picture of you and someone else and just hope it turns out great when you get it months later. With the photo booth service, you didn’t have to do that! If you accidentally messed up and closed your eyes, you could take another one right on the spot and print copies out for both you and your buddies.
Best last minute decision I made for my wedding!
My experience with Jac Mac Photography was Phenomenal, they were prompt, professional & attentive to my vision.
Wedding Photography
Oh my Gosh this husband and wife duo was awesome Mr. Jac did and incredible job. They took so many pictures from the rehearsal to the actual wedding on March 20...
, 2021. I couldn’t ask for anything more everything that I wanted for my daughters wedding even the Photo booth. It was worth every penny I spent. Very professional Jac and my Son in law and built and Excellent relationship. I can’t wait to see the Photos Thank you so much and so did my Family and Friends!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰
Jacobo and his wife provided outstanding photo service for our daughter's wedding. Although she had already been engaged prior to hiring Jac & Mac Photography, Jacobo set up an en...
gagement shoot and worked with the couple closely on the location. The rehearsal dinner and wedding day photos turned out fantastic! There were some amazing shots of the pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception. The book we ordered turned out beautiful and was of the highest quality. The only regret we have is not asking to do more family photos after the ceremony. We had virtually no photos of just us with our son and daughter - but with all the excitement didn't even think of getting together for those pictures.
Jacob and Mackerrlly were amazing photographers to our wedding and engagement. Jacob is very professional, organized, generous, and talented. We are very pleased with how all of ou...
r pictures turned out, along with our beautiful album. Jacob was very helpful, always offering to meet us somewhere to our convenience either to take pictures or have a meeting. He always had our best interest in mind during our entire engagement and wedding. He also offered to take any pictures for us in the future for any big moments, such as starting a family. Jacob and his wife are very down to earth and great people to work with.
We could not be more happy with Jac & Mac's job. 10 years later the pics (and those in them) never looked better. I highly recommend them.
From the moment I met Jacobo and Mackerrlly I knew we had nothing to worry about when it came to the pictures we wanted to capture on our day. From the engagement pictures all the...
way up to the main event, the two of them made sure the vision we had was captured. I felt at ease knowing I had their expertise behind the camera that day. The combination of some of our photographs were amazing and some of the candid's even better. One of the sweet surprises was when they managed to make the center of our album a two page layout of our 5 year old son dancing. It was missed on video but they captured it still by still and brought it to life for me! They are honest, trustworthy, and family orientated which is a plus. Any upcoming events that require photography, they will be the first I call!
Jacob and Macky were great! They honestly feel like family. When I say they went above and beyond during my wedding day they truly did. When things got a little crazy and out of co...
ntrol they stuck right there with us all the way through the end. They took great pictures and took into consideration everything I talked with them about before the big day. They're who you work and speak with so it was truly enjoyable and I knew that they cared. My husband and I couldn't have been happier because there are always horror stories but they were wonderful to have. The only thing as a bride that I would suggest is that you make sure that you discuss how many pictures you expect of certain things. For instance, we had quite a few decorations that I made and not all were photographed when I thought they were, so don't assume (this goes for anything in your wedding ladies and gentlemen). That said, just ask them if they can get at least two of the set up and tables etc. A lot of the time photographers can be checking their light so you may think pictures when there are none. As a bride you will be very busy during your reception make sure you're clear on what they should be doing. If you want a photographer with you while you speak and take pictures with guests while the other takes pictures of everyone having a good time tell them that (should already be discussed). Overall they were awesome they took majority of the pictures I honestly was looking for. If anything was missed it was because I was to frazzled to remember. Make a list and stick to it.
Thank you to Jac and Mac for giving me such a beautiful day!!!
With Love,
Shadonna S.
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