A Calm, Care-Centered Approach to Wedding Photography & Video

Black Pepper Photography is a Virginia-based wedding photography and video studio documenting weddings and engagements with intention, emotional awareness, and care. Founded in 2020 by photographer Chayil McGlotten, the brand is rooted in storytelling, inclusion, and creating images where people feel seen and at ease - not overly posed or performed.

Our team’s approach blends technical expertise with a people-first mindset, focusing on natural movement, honest moments, and environments that allow couples to be present on their wedding day. Rather than directing every moment, we prioritize trust, pacing, and emotional safety, resulting in imagery and films that feel timeless, grounded, and true to how the day actually felt.

Services Offered

Black Pepper Photography provides wedding photography and video coverage with a highly attentive, client-centered experience.

Coverage options include additional hours, second shooters, 35mm film photography as an add-on, and video coverage for couples who want their day documented in both still images and motion. Final photography and video deliverables are provided as high-resolution digital files through an online gallery.

At Black Pepper Photography, we work as a cohesive team to document weddings with intention, respect, and emotional depth - preserving not just the moments you remember, but the ones you felt.