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Remember how life was, as it happened, with un-compromising quality.


CAPTURE EVERY MOMENT.

When your wedding day is over, what will you remember?

We offer a modern, bold and authentic take on capturing your most profound memories, even the ones you may have forgotten in the blur of the emotion and excitement of the day. Our focus is to not only capture those beautiful big moments, but also the small, fleeting ones inbetween.

If you'd like to have your special day captured in a way that no one else can, get in touch with us today.

We have limited availability for both 2020 and 2021 and would love for you to become part of the Afterglow family.

You can reach us here: www.afterglowrva.com.

SERVICES WE OFFER:

  • PHOTOGRAPHY:
    Wedding Photo Coverage | Pre-Wedding Coverage
    Engagement Sessions | Bridal Sessions
    Online Gallery with Digital Downloads
    Print Release | Prints | Canvases
    Photo Albums | USB + Printbox

  • CINEMATOGRAPHY:
    Wedding Video Coverage | Pre-Wedding Coverage
    Online Film with HD Download
    Sneak Film | Highlight Film | Feature Film
    Drone Coverage | Raw Footage



  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Native American-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Afterglow Creative

M
Mohini Sent on 03/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team!!

Cory and his team are great! They were so flexible and easy to communicate with. My husband and I felt super comfortable and at ease during our engagement shoot and wedding events because Cory was guiding us through the process. He listened to our ideas and incorporated them in to our shoots as well. The quality of our photos and video is outstanding. The team is professional and punctual. Everyone has a warm and positive attitude. Overall, they were amazing to work with and I would definitely work with them again for a future event!
Mariel
Mariel Sent on 01/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Cory and Greg were the perfect people to work with throughout our engagement and wedding weekend. They made our time stress-free, and kept the focus on exactly what we wanted- capturing the love between and surrounding us. We cherish our pictures and wedding film so much! Thank you Afterglow Creative!
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Laura Sent on 12/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience and incredible photos!

My husband and I are so glad Cory was our wedding photographer! He was amazing from the first time I reached out and even now after we've received our photos. A friend recommended him after her wedding and I loved the style of his work. Each one is a work of art and they aren't like everyone else's standard wedding photos!

He truly has an eye for incredible, thoughtful, beautiful photography and spends time exploring the settings to get the best shots. Cory went along with our non-traditional ideas and helped everything stay on schedule during our engagement shoot and wedding day. He made everyone he came into contact with feel comfortable and at ease.

We're thankful that Cory captured our day so perfectly for us to enjoy the photos forever.
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Rashi Sent on 11/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photos and videos!

Cory and the team at Afterglow were fantastic for our wedding! Months before the actual event we sat down with Cory to go over what we were looking for in our photography and videography and he was so receptive to all our requests and ideas. He also offered his own creative ideas and we absolutely loved them. During our wedding weekend, he showed up early and was ready to go at each event. His ability to keep things fun and light hearted throughout were really great as we were looking for someone who was personable and charismatic. We would highly recommend Cory and his team for any event you have planned!
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Megha Sent on 09/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team!

Cory and his team were amazing to work with! From the get go, Cory was very responsive and flexible. I appreciated that he set up some time for us to chat prior to the wedding so that we were on the same page regarding the schedule and events. There are so many events, rituals, and traditions that go into an Indian wedding and Cory didn't miss a beat - he captured everything! We loved all our photos and videos and can't wait to share them with our family and friends. I would definitely recommend Afterglow Creative!
Prachi
Prachi Sent on 05/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos

Cory and his team did such an amazing job capturing our wedding! He has worked with a few of our family friends wedding! Cory knee exactly what to rake pictures of with it being a South Asian wedding! We were impressed with his work since day one!
Megan
Megan Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended, phenomenal work, stellar guy!

5/5 when it comes to Afterglow Creative! Number one thing we loved about Cory was how responsive he was when helping us leading up to our big day. We met with him face to face a few months before the wedding and he calmed all of our nerves. He is very patient, kind and understanding. Ladies, he is like a fly on the wall during the wedding day but captures everything BEAUTIFULLY. He showed us a teaser clip a few days after the wedding and we knew we were so happy to have decided to go with a videographer. Cory will work with you to make sure that he captures everything you want. He turned our wedding day into a magical film that we can’t wait to continue watching for years to come. Thank you Cory! Love, The LaBries
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Amarpreet Sent on 03/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

Cory and his team were absolutely amazing!! I am so glad we had them do our wedding videography! Cory captured our wedding day perfectly and we are obsessed with our wedding video. We had only talked on the phone prior to our wedding weekend but when we met it felt like we had known Cory forever. He is creative, kind, enthusiastic and great to work with. If you want an expert photographer/videographer who is extremely talented, will decrease your stress level, and and is a true professional, contact Cory Tapia at Afterglow Creative! You won't be disappointed!
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Melissa Sent on 11/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Cory - such a gem!

Cory is AMAZING!!! We loved having him as our photographer! He was actually the only photographer we met with and knew right after we met him that we wanted to book him. He is so much fun to work with, makes you feel super comfortable throughout your photo shoots, and is so sweet. He took our photos for both engagement and the wedding day - we are in love with all of them!! We highly highly recommend Afterglow Creative and can't thank him enough for capturing our wedding day!!
Amanda-Lynn
Amanda-Lynn Sent on 06/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Corey was absolutely amazing. He was with us every step of the way and was always responsive to questions. He worked with us to create the best package for out small, intimate wedding. He was excellent on the day of the wedding. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. His pictures were excellent and we just can't say enough of how great he was.
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Awards

45
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center DoubleTree by Hilton Charlotte City Center Hotel Weddings

They do a beautiful job. Love working with them.

Laurin Wilson Films Laurin Wilson Films Wedding Videographers

Blue Motion Studio is an awesome company that works hard and creatively to keep your memories alive for generations.

Salon on Spring Salon on Spring Wedding Hair & Makeup

Blue Motion is a pleasure to work with. They listen to what you want and are very creative. I highly recommend them for all your videography AND photography needs.

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Afterglow Creative frequently asked questions

Afterglow Creative includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Afterglow Creative includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Afterglow Creative offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Afterglow Creative offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Afterglow Creative offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Afterglow Creative is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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