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Based in Hampton Roads, Heather Hughes Photography travels all over Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the Outer Banks, NC to capture stories of love and laughter for her clients.

If you are looking for storytelling moments, romantic portraits, and a photographer for life - you are in the right place!

With photojournalism degrees, Heather & her husband Rob have won over 150 national & state awards for their newspaper and wedding photography since 2000.

HHP is all about capturing storytelling images of each milestone in life and creating heirloom-quality work that allows you to relive each moment and share them with future generations.

Weddings start at $5000 - Elopements at $2000

Published nationally in newspapers, books America 24/7 & Virginia 24/7, TheKnot magazine, VOW, Hampton Roads Wedding Guide, Williamsburg Wedding Guide, and more.

  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Thank You Cards

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Heather Hughes Photography

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Kelsey Sent on 04/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wowowow! Heather is amazing

Holy mackerel, if you are looking for an amazing wedding photographer, look no further. I really cannot say enough good things. Heather's pictures were absolutely incredible, and she basically become our wedding day-of coordinator right on the spot. If you are looking for amazing photos from the most kind-hearted person, Heather is your gal
Chelesa
Chelesa Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection 🥰

Oh my gosh. I cannot explain how absolutely amazing Heather is to work with! I won an engagement session with her from a bridal expo and that’s where our story began. She is polite, kind, caring, and just an amazing woman! She made my now husband and I so comfortable as we were doing our shoot and positioned us and guided us the entire time. We have found our lifelong photographer- for sure. Her work speaks for itself- Woah baby!!
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Shawn Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Top notch photography!

Experience, personability, and time management. These are a few words that only begin to describe the level of professionalism that Heather Hughes Photography showed during our engagement and wedding. Heather and her team were so easy to work with and did such an amazing job throughout our entire wedding. They captured every single moment of our special day without ever interrupting the celebration. We absolutely loved working with Heather’s team and would not hesitate to work with her again or recommend her to anyone for any special occasion. Heather went above and beyond every step of the way to make us feel special and celebrated, and we absolutely love all of our photos!
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Jessica Sent on 10/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Heather is awesome!

Heather has been great to work with from start to finish. She was able to work through some interesting factors that influenced us during our engagement photos (a Nor'easter) and then our wedding (Covid) and she was great through it all, making it all work with a smile! The photos she took were great, she captures not only the portraits, but real life moments that are candid and perfect to remember. You can tell she loves capturing these moments for her clients, and she was able to make the whole wedding party at ease during the wedding day, which can be hard given the emotional rollercoaster everyone is going through. She also offers Save the date cards which we took advantage of, some great thank you cards, which we are also taking advantage of, and some beautiful album choices which can make it hard to decide how you want your pictures presented. We would highly recommend Heather, you won't regret it, and any time you meet with her she will put a smile on your face.
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Abby Sent on 11/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Heather is amazing - we feel so lucky we had the chance to work with her! The full collection of photos she took are gorgeous and will be an amazing memory of our wedding day. But more than that, throughout the planning process she was well organized and kept us on track up until the end of the reception, she has a great attitude and brought calm to a busy time, and her effective communication throughout made planning a breeze. Cannot recommend her work highly enough!
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Kelly Sent on 08/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Heather Hughes was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was more than I could have hoped for. I told my now-husband that I wanted to spend the majority of our budget on photography and I am so glad that we did. She perfectly captured the most beautiful day of our lives and I highly recommend her for your special occasion. Love her!
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John Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

David and Emily Wedding - Williamsburg Va

Heather is truly amazing. Her attention to detail, technical expertise, and masterful orchestration are only surpassed by her artistry, compassion, and lovely personality. Even though it was a small, intimate wedding, multiple shoot locations posed a logistical challenge. From initial planning through site previews to the day of the wedding, she covered everything. Over the course of the wedding and photo shoots, Heather smoothly orchestrated bride, groom, guests and even the restaurant staff! A gifted photographer with outstanding people skills, she is a truly exceptional person.
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Robin Sent on 06/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Emily and David Wedding - Williamsburg

Heather,
I can’t tell you how happy we are with all of your efforts on our behalf. Your photos are just incredibly beautiful but you did so much more. You thought of things we didn’t know we should think of (bobby pins) and captured images of everything. I loved seeing the photo of the sign at the market, Emily and Sofi (the dog), their rings on the pillow I made. You just didn’t miss anything and did it all with such artistry. We are all so impressed.
I will never forget leaving to wash my hands before cutting the cake (assuming nobody else would serve it) and coming back to discover that you'd sent it off with the staff to have them cut it for us. For that and a million other things large and small we can’t thank you enough.

When we started making plans last September I told Emily that the photos were in my estimation the most important thing. I believe I expressed those sentiments to you the first time we talked. Everything else about her wedding day will grow hazy over time but the images captured will always bring those memories to life.

Thank you, thank you, thank you,

Robin
Beth
Beth Sent on 01/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stress free wedding photography

Heather is amazing. She helped make our wedding day run seamlessly even with a torrential downpour and transportation mishaps. It was very important to me to be able to enjoy every minute of the day with family and friends rather than focus solely on taking pictures. She captured incredible shots without taking away from the evening. She gave us a huge portfolio of pictures that we will treasure for years to come. She worked with us to ensure we got all of the specific shots we wanted. Despite all the chaos she never became flustered or stressed which helped ease my stress as well. I would hire her again and recommend her to anyone considering her for their wedding!!
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Morgan Sent on 12/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer

Heather was amazing!!! We decided to do our engagement pictures & wedding pictures with her and she made us feel so comfortable!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
I Do Weddings with Love I Do Weddings with Love Wedding Florists

Oh my goodness. The amazing skills this photographer has is unbelievable! Heather is a pleasure and such a joy to know. I highly recommend Heather for any bride who wants amazing pictures

About Face MakeUp Artistry About Face MakeUp Artistry Wedding Hair & Makeup

If you are looking for a photographer to capture all of those little details that make the best memories, Heather is who you need. She is a true professional as opposed to so many of the hobbyists you will find. Heather is the model of professionalism. Her artistic compositions allow each image to be a stand alone memory captured forever. I highly recommend her.

Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Rev. Cory Newell and Associates Wedding Officiants

Wow!! The work of Heather Hughes is stunning! She captures the event and shares a story without words! Her skill at capturing the essence and her touch of creativity is exactly what every couple should look for!

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Heather Hughes Photography frequently asked questions

Heather Hughes Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Heather Hughes Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Heather Hughes Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Heather Hughes Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Heather Hughes Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Heather Hughes Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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