About this vendor
Photographing timeless memories has long been one of my favorite pass-times. I love looking back and remembering all the little details in life that make a person unique - from their first steps to their first dance as husband and wife, all of these memories can be revisited again and again, thanks to the magic of photography!
My husband Mel & I work together as a team to photograph priceless memories for other couples, like us, who value marriage and a life-long blast with their best friend!
We can't wait to hear your love story! Let's adventure together and capture something beautiful~*
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Proofs
- Same-Day Edits
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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This was our first (and hopefully only) wedding, so the one thing we knew we were willing to splurge on was a good photographer. We looked all of the usual sites and talked to some potential candidates (based on budget, location and style), but it was thanks to a friend-of-a-friend's recommendation that we found Olivia. After checking her work (very natural and not too fake), we had a fruitful conversation where she listened to everything we wanted (in terms of mood/atmosphere/subject matter/etc.). Her price was a bit higher than some other finalists, but she was willing to talk things through and we came to a mutual agreement. In the end, we also hired Mel, her husband, to do videography and come wedding day, both were consummate professionals. I made a snafu with the scheduling, but they were flexible and showed up exactly when I needed them. They were communicative. They both guided us when we needed it and always asked us if we wanted to do x and checked on our well-being throughout. There were also drone shots! We have since gotten our first batch of preview photos and a social media film reel and both are FANTASTIC. I anticipate the rest to be of similarly high quality. Zero regrets.
Olivia and Mel are so fun to work with! They helped my partner and I feel more comfortable and confident taking pictures at our engagement session, and we were ready and excited to work with them again at our wedding! They are a great team; they work together quickly and efficiently to get the best shots and make it a great experience all around. We originally signed a contract with them in 2018 for a 2020 wedding, which ultimately got postponed to 2021 because of COVID. They were understanding and flexible throughout the whole process and even honored the original price we agreed on in our 2018 contract. I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone looking to do a photo session!
Photographers were one of the first vendors we researched because we knew how important they would be in remembering our special day. Many we reached out to were already booked or were way too expensive. Then we found Olivia and Mel, who had one of the most stunning portfolios we had come across but also offered reasonable pricing. They were so easy to work with and really fit in like they were one of our guests. They took beautiful, creative photos of both the wedding party but also of all the little details. We couldn’t imagine ever hiring different photographers.
Let me start by saying Olivia and Mel were both absolute AMAZING photographers to work with! Not only did our special day go stress free and seemingly perfect, the photos we received were beyond anything we could have ever asked for. Prior to the wedding, Olivia was very professional, quick to respond to emails and easy to work with. Even though we were four hours away, she set up a video call so we could have that face-to-face time during the introductory process. Right away we knew she would be a great fit for us! AND then throw in her amazingly talented husband as a bonus (who, come to find out has the same name as our cat, so YES, it is meant to be!) When it came to what was needed day of, she had an entire questionnaire prepared so that we would not forget any of the important MUST have shots. Did I mention, VERY professional. Fast forward to the wedding day, Olivia and Mel arrive looking like the cutest husband and wife photographer duo EVER and they get right to it! I never had worry about missing a shot, or falling off schedule, because they had the entire shot list taken care of. Not to mention keeping my nerves down, they were great! After the wedding, Olivia did an amazing job providing sneak peak photos for us on the website, as well as continuing to upload photos during the editing process. In the end we received a personalized USB drive with ALL the photos. The photos are STUNNING, and we still cannot stop looking at them! They captured all that we could have asked for, special moments and surprises throughout the day and night that we can now keep forever. I know I will be reaching out to work with them again in the future. Such GREAT people, we really enjoyed our time with them. I would highly recommend Olivia and Mel for your Wedding Photography needs or any photography needs!
Olivia and Mel are amazing to work with! They were great with all the kids in our wedding party and patient with us as things changed. Despite the rainy weather, the pictures were still wonderful! We got our pictures back quickly too!
Olivia and Mel are an amazing pair, offering not only professional service but their friendly personality that gives you the much needed peace of mind before the wedding day, comfort during the wedding and happy memories after the wedding.
My husband and I found Olivia online just 6 months to our wedding. We read some of the amazing reviews and decided to get in touch. Few minutes into our phone conversation with Olivia, we were convinced that we have found our wedding photographer :)
Olivia was very careful to understand what myself and my husband liked and as it was a Nigerian wedding. she was very inquisitive about what the highlights of the day would be. She did all these while respecting our privacy.
On the day of the wedding, both Olivia and Mel arrived very early to take the more intimate and personal photos of myself, my husband, close family and friends. They were very careful to ensure that my husband did not see me until the time for the surprise shoot. They were really nice to our families and guests and everyone loved them, making it easy in my opinion for them to take exciting photos with wonderful memories.
After the wedding, they worked really hard to ensure that our photos were ready on the website in just under a month and we received a USB as well. The photos were beautiful and we still can't stop looking at them. They captured every detail with a few amazing surprise photos of random events.
The photos were so beautiful and elegant that our wedding was nominated and featured in the 2020 edition of the Virginia Magazine, covering two full spread of the magazine ( Please feel free to get a copy and see the amazing work of Olivia and Mel). I have already recommended Olivia to everyone I know :), and my husband and I are already talking about booking them for a photo shot for our anniversary.
I can't find any negatives about Olivia and Mel, they are friendly, professional and they help you to save a few dollars if possible.
Thank again Olivia and Mel
Both Olivia and Mel were wonderful to work with on my wedding day! We met in person to discuss photography style, date, ideas, and other broad details. They are so easy to talk to and are very open to different ideas for pictures.
On our wedding day, they arrived early to take the detail pictures that didn't involve people. They were very careful to work with us on making sure my husband didn't see me or my dress until our first look. Having both of them there made it possible to get photos of me and my husband getting ready at the same time, and they were able to do candid photos and posed photos simultaneously, which made for some great photos. We drove around at sunset to find a good spot for sunset pictures, which was important to me. They did a great job at staying as inconspicuous as possible during the ceremony and still managed to get pictures of everyone!
They work hard to get your photos ready as quickly as they can and you get a website with your photos, so you can see them as they are edited and uploaded. The USB with all our photos we received, which took about 1 month to get, was beautiful (random, but it really added to the professional image).
I'm trying to find more opportunities to work with them again we enjoyed them so much! Really don't think I can find a negative thing to say about them. They were even open about staying past the allotted time and how much it would cost and did excellent at keeping to the time frame. LOVE THEM!!!
Olivia and Mel were the photographers for our wedding back in July! Prior to the wedding, Olivia was so easy to talk to and help me think through what we wanted from our wedding pictures. She was so flexible with any last-minute changes I made, and she made me feel so comfortable. Having your photos taken can be awkward if it's not something you're used to doing, but they made it feel so effortless. She and Mel were such a calming presence on our wedding day for both my husband and I. When we got the photos back (in a very timely manner) I was absolutely in awe of her work. Olivia and Mel managed to capture every single detail of our day, even the parts I didn't notice at the moment. I look back at the photos all the time and they are still so precious to me! Thanks, guys!
Not only do I love Olivia and her husband but my entire family raved about how kind, talented, and comfortable they felt in their hands. My husband (who's not a huge photo guy) wants to do ANOTHER photo shoot with them! They did our wedding and I didn't think they would get much from my husband and his friends while he was getting ready but I was wrong! Her husband made them feel so comfortable he not only got a lot of shots he also got some pretty funny ones too! 20/10
The photos turned out amazing. They captured some very special moments and did not miss a thing. I cannot wait to work with them again. My mother actually found them for our wedding day and I had already hired someone else to do our elopement shoot and between the two my husband and I would both hire Olivia again. She was punctual, kind, and the photos turned out beyond my dreams. I was a very laid back bride and she was great to go with my flow but gave great professional advice about the timing and placement of the photo setting.
Olivia is one of the BEST photographers I have ever worked with. Her pictures are amazing and the coloring and detail she puts in them is just hands down one of the best I have seen.
What an amazing couple not just as photographers but as people!!!!! So easy to get along with from the beginning! As if we’ve known each other for years! I’ve loved everything about my experience with Olivia and Mel! I will forever use them for ANY pictures I need!! I’ve gain some forever friends with these two!!!!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Olivia and Mel. From the engagement shoot to our wedding day everything was amazing. Our photos were perfect and highlighted the best parts of our day! Olivia and Mel were kind, easy to work with, flexible, punctual and went above and beyond our expectations. They were even willing to stay an extra hour beyond what we had originally hired them for. I honestly think they should charge more for their services than they do! I can’t imagine having anyone else take our photos from now on!
I would 100% recommend Olivia Diane Photography to anyone looking for good photography that is professional and high quality. She and her husband do an excellent job!
Olivia is simply the best. Very organized, inventive with shot options and the pictures of course are stunning! Her bubbly, upbeat and positive personality really makes you comfortable. Her and her hubby are a great team!!
We hired Olivia and Mel to do our engagement photos this summer, and they did an awesome job! We absolutely love the photos they captured. They provided helpful instruction when needed, but were also flexible and encouraged us to really be ourselves during the shoot. Highly recommend!
These guys were absolutely amazing. Punctual, accommodating bayond belief (really!!), courteous and above all else, downright amazing at what they do. The pictures they took are more like art; each tells a story. The experience they provide is worth at least 10 times what they charge. Hire them, it's a decision you will thank me for after your event again and again. THANK YOU!!!!
I wish I could give Olivia and her husband 1,000 stars. They captured every moment of our wedding in the most unique and beautiful way. Olivia is the sweetest person on the planet, very responsive, arrived on time, and totally flexible with the kinds of photos we wanted. Our outdoor wedding got rained out, and everything had to be moved indoors and I was so worried about how our pictures would turn out. When Olivia and her husband arrived, they’re positive attitudes and excitement to shoot in the rain and fog totally put me at ease and we had SO much fun working with them. I cannot recommend Olivia enough. We will use her for all our photography needs in the future. Roanoke brides - HIRE HER!!! Thank you, Olivia for gifting us with the most stunning wedding pictures. We are forever grateful.
We absolutely loved Olivia and Mel! They were easy to contact and so quick to respond. We talked to them about our budget and time frame and they adjusted to fit our needs. Olivia was very thorough and detailed and so personable. The pictures were absolutely stunning and they got them back to us less than a month after we got married! I would recommend them to anyone getting married. You truly will not be disappointed.
Olivia is absolutely amazing! We booked her as our wedding photographer for our June 2018 wedding and we could not be more excited!! Not only did she work with our hectic schedule when the weather was 100% torrential down pour on the original date of our engagement session, she helped me come up with all kinds of neat ideas and was so supportive of anything I mentioned. We are SOOO in love with our pictures! They turned out so perfect and are more than I could have ever asked for. Long story short, Olivia is so amazing, wonderful, and talented. Her eye for detail is beyond amazing, and she truly captured the most meaningful moments as well as our goofy moments. The best part is that not only do I have the most awesome wedding photographer, I gained a friend in Olivia! I cannot speak more highly of her and her work! <3
Simply Amazing
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Olivia and Mel. From the engagement shoot to our wedding day everything was amazing. Our photos were perfect and highlighted the best parts of our day! Olivia and Mel were kind, easy to work with, flexible, punctual and went above and beyond our expectations. They were even willing to stay an extra hour beyond what we had originally hired them for. I honestly think they should charge more for their services than they do! I can’t imagine having anyone else take our photos from now on!
Olivia listened really closely to what we wanted and she had suggestions to make what we wanted happen. Her abilities and what she knows are amazing and I’m so glad we chose her. She added her own special vision to help us find ideal spots for wonderful pictures. She was easy to understand with her directions and made it very easy to pose naturally and act out so she could get beautiful candid shots.
Not only do I love Olivia and her husband but my entire family raved about how kind, talented, and comfortable they felt in their hands. My husband (who's not a huge photo guy) wants to do ANOTHER photo shoot with them! They did our wedding and I didn't think they would get much from my husband and his friends while he was getting ready but I was wrong! Her husband made them feel so comfortable he not only got a lot of shots he also got some pretty funny ones too! 20/10
Additionally the photos turned out amazing. They captured some very special moments and did not miss a thing.
Everything was perfect.
Everyone has asked us about our wedding pictures and my response is always “there wasn’t a single picture that I didn’t love”! Olivia Diane Photography captured our special day and our most favorite memories in a perfect way! They were patient and kind and also allowed us to be ourselves, with our overly silly friends. We ❤️ Them!
Wonderful photographer!
Olivia was fantastic to work with! She is very easy to get along with, very understanding and flexible to work with. As someone who feels awkward in front of the camera, she does a good job making you feel at ease. I also thoroughly enjoyed the candid photos she was able to capture from our wedding. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Absolutely perfect
Where do I even start? We just received our pictures and my Husband and I are speechless! They are everything we dreamed of and simply breathtaking. I'm beyond ecstatic and so pleased with the services Olivia provided for us. She and her husband were so easy to work with, professional, kind, and punctual. They made us, our wedding party, family and friends feel so comfortable on the day of our wedding. Looking back, I can't imagine going with anyone else and I will forever use/recommend them for all of our photography needs. Thank you both for being so wonderful and capturing one of the best days of our lives so beautifully. If you are looking for a budget-friendly, professional, kind and knowledgeable photographer I would hands-down pick Olivia Diane Photography. I promise you won't be disappointed.
No words to describe such an incredible experience. Olivia Diane Photography left my fiancé and I speechless. Her and her husband were so easy to work with and made us feel so so comfortable. The pictures came out amazing. I could have not asked for anything better. I highly highly recommend Olivia Diane Photography for any wedding needs or any type of photography needs! She will be my go to person for any additional pictures I will need. You will not be disappointed.
Olivia and her husband did such great job capturing our special moments. She was natural and comfortable to work with. My husband, I, and all our guest and friends loved the quality of the photos that she produced. We would strongly recommend and will use her services in the future again when needed.
Olivia and her husband Mel were the absolute best photographers we could have asked for!! Our photos are off the charts gorgeous, they are so talented! We could not be happier with how they turned out. They did a great job capturing the "big" moments as well as smaller details, and some of our favorites are of guests dancing and having a great time (things we may not have seen in person because we were busy doing other things, so it's nice that we get to see those moments now through the photos!). Olivia is so easy to work with and just a lovely person all around! I cannot recommend her enough!
Absolutely fantastic! They were great to work with and truly wonderful.
Olivia and her husband are amazing talented people and they really make you feel like family and so comfortable in front of the camera. I love our pictures so much and can't wait to see the rest! book her asap! she amazing!
Where do I start?! Olivia and Mel are such incredible photographers as well as beautiful people. They are not only super professional but very easy to contact and are always extremely polite. My husband and I hired Olivia for our engagement photos this spring at Carvins Cove. This girl is TALENTED!! She created the most gorgeous effects with the sunset over the water. We hired her again, along with Mel, to do our wedding in July. I seriously cried over these pictures!! I know that Olivia Diane Photography has not been in the business as long as some of these other photographers, but trust me- the pictures speak for themselves! Everyone I’ve shone has asked for the name and a few have even gone and hired her after the recommendation. Olivia and Mel will meet, and exceed, all of your expections for your perfect event! :)
Olivia was able to catch my proposal and took some amazing pictures!! She does a great job!!!!
We didn't want a typical multiple hour engagement session with several outfit changes. Olivia was quick to offer a 30 minute session to suit our needs. We had only lived in Roanoke for just over a year, so Olivia was sure to suggest the perfect location for our photo shoot. The Hotel Roanoke and grounds were stunning! Olivia was awesome at helping us ease our nerves and setting us up in poses that looked natural. She is truly blessed with an amazing talent! We loved her artistic vision and our finished product images! Olivia is so friendly and has a kind, genuine soul. We all had a great time laughing and exploring. Thanks so much, Olivia! You are truly the best and we look forward to working with you many more times in the future!
Olivia is absolutely AMAZING. She and her husband shot my momma's wedding yesterday and they were so much fun to be around! They were not just the photographers. Yesterday they were family. So blessed to have had them as a part of this special day!
Olivia & Mel were amazing!!!!
Olivia did my husband's and my engagement shoot and they were phenomenal. Olivia and her husband Mel shot our wedding as well. I have not worked with a better photographer. They were fun and easy to work with and captured every moment of our wonderful day. If you are in need of a photographer for any event, I definitely recommend Olivia!
Working with Olivia and her husband was such an easy process, she was so sweet and fun! And I love our photos! - Alyssa (Bride)
Our pictures could not have turned out better. Olivia was great! Her husband as well. It didn't take long to realize they were great people. I am so glad we used her for our special day.
-Ryan (Groom)
Olivia was the photographer for our daughter's Dec wedding. She was absolutely amazing to work with and such a sweet spirit. We have had a sneak preview of the wedding pictures and they are amazing! We are so blessed to have found her and would highly recommend her! Thank you Olivia!!
I recently had the opportunity to do a Boho styled shoot with Olivia and I cannot say enough good things about her and just how talented she is! She was amazing to work with and she captured the moment SO PERFECTLY! We hiked up a mountain for the shoot and it ended up raining when we got up to the top and even in the rain she was willing and able to capture the MOST EPIC pictures you have ever seen! The pictures were absolutely breathtaking! It reminded me of the Titanic movie! I would definitely recommend her to anyone for your wedding day, engagement shoot or any other occasion! I have already set something up with her to do an anniversary shoot with my husband and I cannot wait!
Olivia is a fantastic photographer, she is willing to listen for your ideas but is not indecisive. We will definitely use Olivia again when we need photos of any kind. She has a special way of capturing the mood of the photo and making it even better.
Olivia is FANTASTIC! She made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable and our engagement pictures turned out wonderfully.
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