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IYQ Photography aims to deliver candid pictures of intimate moments. Like a fly on the wall, IYQ aims to capture the moments that make your special day. Rates begin at $2400.00 for six hours of coverage and include a personal webpage for you and loved ones to view photos.Every event includes consultations. Album and coverage packages available a la carte. Visit www.IYQphotography.com for more details and portfolio samples.

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  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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
Toning
Digital Files
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of IYQ Photography

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

She's the best!

When you know, you know! From our very first call, I knew in my gut that Kimie was our photographer — and I was so right! Our engagement shoot was wild: we both got stung by bees, it was hot, humid, and raining — but Kimie kept us positive and laughing the entire time. Even better, the photos turned out absolutely stunning — you’d never guess what a chaotic day it was!

Kimie was such a blessing to have on our wedding day. She and her second shooter went above and beyond to capture the moments that mattered most to us. Beyond being incredibly talented, Kimie made me, my husband, and our families feel so comfortable in front of the camera.

Do yourself a favor and book her now — you won’t regret it!
MaryAnn
Maryann Sent on 01/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kimie James is Fantastic

Kimie James is not only a talented photographer but a true artist. She captured the feeling and experience of the day of our wedding. She has an eye for translating the emotions of the day onto film. She was a breeze to work with and highly professional. I would and have recommended her to anyone looking for a photographer!
J
John Sent on 01/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented, Hardworking, Flexible!

Kimie is an incredibly talented and hard-working photographer. We chose Kimie because in her portfolio, we saw a variety and flexibility in styles, catered to the client. After our engagement shoots, we were more than sold. She perfectly captured what was important to us and kept the style we’d tried to convey to her (natural light, limited filtering, etc.). The flexibility in style and ability to capture the uniqueness of a relationship is what makes her such a skilled photographer, but what sets her apart is how hard she works. The day after our wedding, one of the first reflections we shared was “man Kimie works hard”. She was tireless, always willing to go the extra mile (by foot) to get another shot or capture another moment, and our gallery reflects that. Weddings happen fast, and I did not appreciate beforehand how important that energy and drive would be.
We have and will continue to recommend Kimie to our friends and family.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kimie truly captured the magic of our day

Having the best photographer we could find was the biggest need for our wedding. With us putting so much love, time and effort into making our wedding day the best it could be, we knew we had to invest in someone who could not only see it, but capture it perfectly. Kimie sees what the untrained eye does not and brings it to life in her work. Each picture she takes is a pure work of art and we were truly blown away by her on our wedding day. As someone who usually runs away from the camera and has no idea what to do in front of them (except for being goofy!), Kimie directed us all in a way that was soft and encouraging, but also direct to keep us moving. She made sure she captured each shot we requested, and the impromptu shots were so precious. Thus far we have our sneak peek, and I cry with joy each time I look at them. I feel the love and joy in each picture. Kimie is a rare gem. Not only is she amazing at what she does, she is also one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. Her joy and enthusiasm is infectious- I cannot recommend her enough.
Keneil
Keneil Sent on 11/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Omg you have to hire Kimie

Omg you have to hire Kimie.

From the first time I saw Kimie’s work I knew she had to be my photographer for my wedding day!!

She nailed the look Keisha and I were going for. She made sure we got all the pictures we wanted.

She is so personable and makes you feel like a runway model. Did you see our pictures!?!?!!!! They are flawless. Every shot is amazing and captures our wedding day in the very best way.
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Bridget Sent on 10/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

An absolute joy to work with!!

Kimie is truly the best! As a camera shy bride she made me feel beautiful and at ease. We had a small wedding and she did an amazing job of capturing the love, joy, and close relationships that we had with our guests. We had so much fun working with her and were also so impressed on how quickly she made a preview available. We could not recommend her enough!
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Brianna Sent on 09/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Ever!!!

IYQ photography came highly recommended, and the recommendations still couldn’t do full justice for how amazing Kimie really is. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and I will forever recommend and use her for any future photos I need.
J
James Sent on 09/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Ever!!

We have seen the work that IYQ does in the past, and we knew we were in for a treat, but even that didn't do full Justice to how truly amazing she is! From the professionalism, to making everyone so absolutely comfortable. She brought out the joy, happiness, and everything inbetween on pur special day, which she is definitely the reason we will never forget 08/21/2021. IYQ Photography is the best and there is nobody better!!!
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Lauren Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing last minute photographer!

Kimmie was our photographer for our tiny wedding that was planned super fast after the new COVID restrictions. I had not even talked with her or met her before my wedding day, and she made it feel like she had been planning to be our photographer since the beginning! I was set on having a 4pm winter wedding (hello sunset!!!) but did not even think about how fast the sun would set. Kimmie made sure that we had all of our portraits done with just enough light and then got some AMAZING sunset photos of just me and my new husband! We are not very photogenic people.....at all.... and definitely thought we would be so uncomfortable and not look right.. but Kimmie made us look like a magazine! She also got our photos back to us in less than a week which was mind blowing to me. She blended into our reception and got some great candids. My favorites were the dances, as she was able to capture the feelings we had with each other and with our parents. I would recommend her to anyone!
M
M Sent on 11/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Videography

We used Kimmie for our wedding turned microwedding this past June (thank you corona) We were initially on the fence about wedding videography. However, having already been familiar with with her work due to my own research, I was further convinced when wedding planner also recommended her. I'm glad we took the plunge and she was very flexible and easy to work with and her videography turned out just as beautiful as her photography. I would highly recommend her and her team if you are looking for videography.
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Awards

54
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Engagements Engagements Wedding Planners

I would like to endorse this professional whole heartedly. I have worked with her at some of the most beautiful weddings and styled shoot projects. As a wedding planner I am frequently asked who I would recommend and Kimie is always at the top of my list. She is a great photographer but she is also a vey kind lady who genuinely cares about your big day and creating photos you are proud to your friends and family.

Historic Leafwood Historic Leafwood Historic Weddings

IYQ Photography provides outstanding work. We asked owner, Kimmie James, to set up two styled shoots for Leafwood before we opened, and was not disappointed! The photographs were amazing, and captured our venue perfectly! In fact we used the photos in all of our marketing, and both shoots will be featured in Virginia Bride Magazine. She went above and beyond to make sure were received the photos we needed to showcase our venue. If you are looking for an exceptional wedding photographer that can think outside of the box, you will be thrilled with IYQ.

Agape Love Events, LLC Agape Love Events, LLC Wedding Florists

Working with Kimie is always a beautiful experience!! From start to finish she made sure my family and I felt comfortable and were able to bond so that our pictures truly captured the moment we were in. I love how sweet and gentle she was with our two year old son! He literally cannot stop talking about her and it blesses our hearts to know our entire family connects so well with her. And our photos always come out so beautifully!! We will continue to recommend her to all of our family, friends and clients!

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IYQ Photography frequently asked questions

IYQ Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
IYQ Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
IYQ Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
IYQ Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
IYQ Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
IYQ 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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