5 out of 5 stars and 24 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
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(24)Nashville, TN; Washington, DC; Virginia; Maryland
About this vendor
Our approach to wedding photography is non-traditional. Drawing from years of experience in newspaper and documentary photography, we photograph a wedding like we would a story. Everything, from how you first met, your blossoming feelings for one another, and who said "I love you" first, make up your unique narrative. The details of your story as a couple are important, and will come together when your families and friends join to celebrate your union. With a photojournalistic approach, we choose to be flies on the wall, and to capture the events of the day as they unfold, candidly. We look for the hundreds of moments that make up a wedding day, moments big and small, joyful, teary, funny and romantic. All important. All worth capturing.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2015 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Eva really captured the spirit of our wedding. Her images told the story of not just our relationship, but the distinct relationships we have with the people in our lives: family, ...
coworkers, close friends, you name it. She produced some amazing photos despite some major challenges, including a severely backlit ceremony and extremely crowded engagement session. And her photos were truly magazine quality. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. In fact, I already have.
Eva was so amazing to work with.She is really sweet as a person and made sure that she had our vision down before our wedding day. At the wedding, she moved seamlessly through the ...
crowd. She was funny with the children in the party and several people in my wedding party commented at how good she was moving around, being both available but not distracting. Now seeing our photos, we are so happy that we chose her! The pictures are so stunning and I was surprised and touched by some of the moments that she captured. We're really glad that we chose her for our wedding photography and can't recommend her enough!
Eva captured the loveliest memories of our wedding day.
She really took the time to get to know us as a couple. And in our interactions with her, we found her warm and kind and...
charming. The photos she took were little vignettes of our most beloved friends and family. All our friends that looked at Eva's photos were not only impressed at how beautiful they were, but they were surprised that there was only one photographer. Eva also made sure her presence as a photographer during the ceremony and reception was almost non-existent. In short, Eva is a charming, talented ghost =)
To explain the 4 stars in service, expect a later delivery date in the busy season. It was a little later than we were expecting, but they were certainly worth the wait.
When we got the pictures, we could tell that Eva put careful thought into which pictures really told our story. With Eva, you'll get more than a photo album, you'll get the story of your wedding day.
To start, Eva is soo precious! She is sweet and happy and it makes you happy to be around her!
Our pics are so amazing. I love love love them!! Everything about our pics is perf...
ect- the colors, the angles, the lighting. I dont know how she was able to get such awesome shots. We couldnt be happier.
Eva and her team are a rare combination of excellent photographers, detail oriented planners, creative artists, and incredibly positive, "get it done", partners in designing the be...
st and most unobtrusive and personal way to capture special moments at the wedding.
Eva is an amazing photographer. Her photos of our wedding instantly bring smiles to my wife and me. There's so many little details and stories that come across in our wedding photo...
s, some stuff that my wife and I don't really remember (it's all a blur, etc.).
We had a huge wedding and our ceremony was perhaps a bit more complicated than the usual, but Eva really captured all our people and their interactions, and all the love in the room. And she made us look good!
We also had pre-wedding photos taken a couple of weeks before the wedding. I think those photos and the opportunity to talk to her before the wedding was a really valuable and put us at ease with her approach to her work.
Highly recommended!
Eva did an amazing job capturing my rehearsal dinner and wedding. My wedding was in Virginia, but I live in California, so we had to do all our planning via email and phone calls. ...
Eva was always responsive and easy to reach, she really eased the stress of planning a wedding from the other side of the country! We talked a lot about my vision for the day and she got it!
Her pictures are so beautiful and full of life. I love my wedding photos and can't imagine having used anyone else. Eva's style is so genuine and natural, capturing all the emotions of the day.
Hands down, Eva was the best vendor decision we made for our wedding day.
Eva was a pleasure to work with from the beginning. She was responsive and willing to meet with us several times to go over our requirements. Most importantly, she was extremely fl...
exible and able to accommodate some of our unique requests. Not to mention that we loved her photos, and they were exactly the documentary style we were looking for.
On the day of the wedding, Eva amazingly was able to be everywhere at once, it seemed! Yet, she was completely discreet as she made her way around the room for the evening, placing everyone at ease. As we took our post-wedding shots, she was very cognizant of the fading light, knowing how long we had at all of the sites we wanted to visit, ensuring we were able to get the shots we wanted.
We couldn't be happier with the photographs that we received, and we're so happy that we chose Eva to photograph our important day.
The photographer selection for our wedding was a big deal for us. We interviewed numerous people, and finally selected 'Photo Lady Love' for the job. We are so happy we did! Our pi...
ctures are perfect, the price was very reasonable, and Eva really became an important part of our day.
We have been to numerous weddings after our own, and every time we comment, "They should have hired Eva."
Highly recommend!
Eva was fantastic to work with! She did our engagement photos and we were so happy, we asked her to be our wedding photographer. She is very sweet and friendly. She likes to person...
alize your photos and really talks to you to try to get to know a bit about you in order to do so. I also love that she gives you copies of the photos in color, as well as black and white. Before the wedding, Eva also asked me to send a list of all formal photos we wanted and any special moments we wanted her to capture, that way nothing would be forgotten on the wedding day. It was great to be able to rely on her to make sure those pictures happened. We really had a great experience!
We first discovered Eva's talent early in our wedding planning process, while doing an online search for a wedding venue. Suddenly, some photographs appeared on the computer scree...
n that were so captivating that we forgot that we were searching for a venue and instead, NEEDED to find out who shot those stunning photos! The photo credit at the end of the article was Photoladylove, Eva Russo. What attracted us the most to her work was the way she captured the candid, priceless moments. I distinctly remember seeing a photograph of a family member shedding a tear during a wedding ceremony and I said "I want that!". On our wedding day, Eva brought such great energy to our bridal suite, where we were getting ready for the big day. During our ceremony and reception, I loved that she was so skilled at documenting each and every special moment, all while remaining so unobtrusive that you could barely notice she was even there. However, when we saw our photographs, we couldn't believe all that she captured! So many details and moments were revealed, that we otherwise would never have had the pleasure of experiencing, had it not been for her. Also, family photos after the ceremony went so quickly thanks to her organization and speed. Our day was truly documented from start to finish and we feel so blessed to have those amazing photographs of our wedding day to cherish forever!
Eva was an amazing photographer! From the time I sat with her from our initial meeting, I knew she would be awesome! She was so relaxed and easy going and made me feel at ease with...
the whole process! Eva was willing to work with all our photo requests and she did a wonderful job getting everything we asked for! We got so many compliments on how professional and kind she was from our guests too! The best part about her was that the pictures turned out amazing! She truly is talented and captured our day perfectly! I couldn't have hoped for any thing more!
Having Eva Russo shoot our wedding was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. She is an exceptional photographer, a genuine professional and a lovely human being. W...
e wanted a candid vibe in the pictures of us and of our guests, and Eva's photojournalism skills equipped her expertly for the job. Somehow she was everywhere at once and captured hundreds of memorable moments that we truly love. I wish we could live that day all over again... barring that, reminiscing through the images captured by Eva's lens is and will for years to come be the next best thing.
We selected Eva (aka Photoladylove) based on her photojournalism style and credentials and we were not disappointed.
She is an amazing photographer who manages to balance the ca...
ndid, photojournalistic style with true artistry. We had an engagement shoot with her about 6 months before our wedding and she was exceptionally easy to work with and made us both feel super comfortable. Her creativity came in finding amazing locations and utilizing everything at her disposal to create incredible photos. She even planned out the day specifically so we would finish perfectly to have an amazing sunset photo.
On the actual wedding day, she was just as amazing as she was for our engagement shoot. She took the time to visit our venue prior to the day to scout locations and had a plan laid out before the day began. Working as our lone photographer, she managed to capture every key moment from getting prepared, to our first look, to the ceremony and reception, and every photo came out even more beautifully than we could've imagined.
She was incredibly enthusiastic about capturing our day and we truly felt like she was invested in our event and that she would deliver photos we would look at for decades to come. Her photos now cover most of the walls of our apartment and we comment on how unbelievably incredible they are daily.
Everything about our wedding came together perfectly but Eva was definitely among the best choices we made and we have since recommended her to everyone we can and would absolutely love to use her again in the future for family photos or other important events.
Choose Photoladylove, you will not be disappointed.
I cannot say enough good things about Eva. She is personable, professional, and just an incredible person. And her work is amazing! We had an engagement session with her a few m...
onths before our wedding, in order to get to know her more and become comfortable in front of the camera, and it was such a fun evening. We were nervous at first, but she was fantastic at putting us at ease and getting the best shots of us. She captured us and our relationship exactly how we see ourselves as a couple. She really got to know us, and her work showed that. On the wedding day, she was simply spectacular. And besides the wonderful photos that she took, she's such a lovely person! We hope to have a baby one day and she'll definitely be the one we call to capture special days like first birthdays. I'd work with her again without hesitation, and I feel like we made a friend in the process!
I really can't emphasize enough how amazing it was to work with Eva. Besides being so very nice, warm and professional, she is really, very good at what she does.
My husband an...
d I met with her a few times before the wedding and she really got to know us and our style. On the wedding day, she managed to document every moment while blending into the background. Not once did I feel like she was ever obtrusive or in the way.
One of the challenge's of my wedding was that it was in a backyard, there aren't many places to take pictures. That wasn't an issue for Eva; she was very creative in finding different backdrops and settings.
We recently got the photos back and they are fantastic; couldn't be happier with how they came out. Eva really captured who we are, our style and our day perfectly.
I was lucky to have found Eva and I highly recommend her.
Eva Russo with PhotoLadyLove is a true gem. Not only is her work incredible, pristine and prompt, she is professional, classy and one of the sweetest people I know. My family and g...
uests at my wedding are STILL talking about how much they loved our wedding photographer. AND to this day, she continues to do photos for my family and friends. Isn't return business the best feedback out there?
In searching for a wedding photographer, my now husband and I really didn't look past Eva. She was an obvious choice as her work speaks for itself. Throughout the course of our planning process, I came across a posed picture that I fell in love with and wanted to emulate on our wedding day. Naturally, when it came time for pictures after the ceremony that was the LAST thing on my mind. Well, out Eva pulled this photograph, posed Phil and I and on we went. I don't think my shocked look from her preparedness ever went away.
She took my crazy Uncle's need for 1000 family pictures with stride as he waltzed around the room making sure he got every last combination of the family clan.
Eva was worth every penny and MORE. I am so thrilled to continue to see her and call her a friend. Those are the best wedding relationships!
Well, from the first meeting with Eva over wine I instantly loved her and knew that both my now husband and I would be completely comfortable with her and loved her style. We had a...
really traditional southern winter wedding and needed a photographer that had a little more edgy style to offset all the lanterns and such. She did such a great job capturing the faces of our friends and family at our wedding. She took so many photos and spent so much quality time with my husband and I and the guests! We also loved our engagement session with her and she is GREAT with pets!! There is something about her photos that is just so real…I look back at them and feel like I am there again! I would truly recommend Photo Lady Love!
I'm SO GLAD Eva was available to capture our very small (only parents and officiant) wedding! She focuses on capturing moments that she sees, and her photos are a wonderful collect...
ion of the day.
She totally "got" what we were going for--short and sweet but also fun and goofy. I was worried when finding a wedding photographer that s/he would force us into awkward, not-us poses (reclining on each other, staring intensely into each others' eyes); Eva didn't do that at all. She gave us excellent suggestions and already had locations scouted out and ideas for cool shots. The perfect mix of freedom and direction!
Eva was a joy to work with--sweet, funny, and totally professional. She slogged her gear through the rain and split up the scheduled two hours of shooting to accommodate clear weather in the afternoon.
I cannot recommend Eva/PhotoLady Love highly enough! 5+ stars.
As soon as I met Eva I knew I wanted her to be our photographer! She was very easy to get along with and made us both feel comfortable during the entire process. My husband hates...
taking photos and she was able to put him at ease while doing our engagement and wedding photos.
To say that I love our photos is an understatement. Eva captured all the important pictures as well as so many special candid moments that tell the story of our wedding night.
If/when I ever need a photographer, she is the first person I am going to call!
Wedding photography was at the top of my wedding priority list. I met with ten (or more) wedding photographers in search of someone who had the best blend of documentary and formal...
wedding shots in their portfolio. I was also looking for someone who I'd enjoy sharing the big day with! Eva met and exceeded all my expectations for the perfect wedding photographer. Her easy going personality and passion for photography shined from our original meeting and to (our final meeting) her in-person delivery of our album. She went above and beyond what I ever imagined by meeting with me before the wedding to checkout potential photo op locations at the church, reception venue, and surrounding areas. I explained to her that I love the look of DC architecture but feared that we wouldn't have enough time to go into town between the ceremony and reception. Eve secured a permit to take shots at the Jefferson Memorial and they turned out beautifully. I couldn't be happier with the photos she took and highly recommend her to anyone and everyone in the DC area looking for the perfect wedding photographer!
I used Photo Lady Love for my May 2012 nuptials. And, I could not have made a better choice. Eva Russo, the photographer/owner of Photo Lady Love, is professional and truly skilled...
and gifted at what she does. She doesn't just take take photographs, she creates true, one-of-a-kind memories that will last forever. I seriously can't say enough great things about her. Both my husband and I felt comfortable with her instantly upon meeting her. She definitely put in the work on our wedding day, and the photos and our album (also ordered from her) are of the best quality. We're so happy we chose her to handle our special day. When it comes down to it, the photos are what remain to remind you of your special day, so choose wisely!
I would absolutely recommend Photo Lady Love to every bride that I meet. Excellent, excellent, excellent!
As we began planning our wedding, Photo Lady Love was the first vendor we knew we had to have. Eva photographed my brother's wedding, so we were familiar with her great work. She w...
as the first vendor we booked, and we could not be happier. From our first coffee meeting, to engagement pictures in downtown Richmond, to the whole wedding day, it was so fun and comfortable working with Eva. She does amazing work- she arrived early to scout out great spots for pictures in our engagement session and wedding, and she somehow managed to be in about 5 places at once without being seen during the ceremony and reception. We recently received all of our wedding pictures and we are so happy. She captured everything perfectly and we love remembering our big day through her awesome work. Eva is so sweet and kind, incredible at what she does, and a great value. We highly recommend her!!
Eva is an amazingly talented photographer, and so great to work with. She was a complete professional, always on time, respectful of our church's many rules, and scouted the cerem...
ony and reception locations beforehand to find the best scenery for our big day. Eva is a true photojournalist, easily blending into the background so much that we nearly forgot she was there at points, but capturing the wedding so well. My husband and I couldn't be happier with all of the pictures! We've gotten a ton of compliments from our family and friends as well! Thanks, Photoladylove!
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