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Whether you’re getting ready before your big day, having an intimate first look, or dancing the night away with family and friends, every moment of your wedding day is as beautiful as the next. I want to capture these special moments in their truest, most authentic, and most honest form.

I love capturing all the natural moments of your wedding day. The day is about the two of you coming together as one, and I want to document your love and create that story for both of you to relive and cherish forever.

My style is bright and colorful, mixing the best elements of both documentary and editorial photography. The emotion, details, and memories are all given equal attention, producing a full visual story of your special day.

Loving adventure and travel, I am more than ready for destinations across the globe.

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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?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Jared Ladia Photography

Alexis
Alexis Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Worth every penny!

Jared is the best photographer in the area. He has an approachable, laid back demeanor, so you feel comfortable and relaxed and the results are beautiful and natural photos! He is timely and delivers an organized, edited portfolio with over 500 photos in 4 weeks. He is patient with questions and responds quickly. Although he can seem on the expensive side, you get what you pay for, Jared is worth every penny and you can trust him on your special day!
Joe
Joe D. Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

My wife and I are wanderlusts from Michigan. We married at a historic bed and breakfast outside Harrisonburg, Virginia – 10 hours from home. Our wedding planner recommended several local photographers. We reviewed the online portfolios for each photographer as a practical exercise. We knew Jared was "our guy" as soon as we viewed his work. We loved his vivid and clean photos, which still managed a tremendous amount of contrast and depth.

Working with Jared is an easy and efficient experience. He communicated promptly via e-mail. We were able to sign our contract with him electronically. He worked directly with our wedding planner to handle logistics for the big day. Jared's laid-back and personable demeanor makes it easy to relax for photos. He had great suggestions for poses and photogenic locations. He was flexible and accommodating to last-minute requests. Impressively, Jared earned smiles from even our most stoic family members.

It took about 3.5 weeks to receive our completed wedding gallery. Jared had set proper expectations for us, but it was hard to stay patient. We couldn't open the link fast enough when they arrived! Our photos -- all 532 of them -- were well worth the wait. We had high expectations, and Jared exceeded all of them.

Emily and I enjoyed a magical wedding day that was perfect for us, and it's a memory we'll cherish for the rest of our lives together. Thank you, Jared, for expertly and beautifully capturing those moments so we may relive them time and time again.
Jihye
Jihye Sent on 01/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Captures love and cheer in stills

Jared is a top-notch photographer with a keen eye for capturing joy. I came across Jared's photos and was immediately enamored by how bright and cheerful his style was, and after two engagement sessions and a wedding gallery, I can 100% attest to the high quality return on investment customers will receive from him. Our engagement and wedding photos really captured the essence of the spaces we were in, as well as the happiness and excitement for being engaged and getting married. Jared is easy-going and keeps his word on time scales. I recommend Jared to any couple considering beautiful, captivating photos they want to keep for their lifetime.
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Crystal Sent on 01/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Quite the artist!

Jared is not just a photographer - he is an ARTIST and a true friend. He traveled with my husband and I to Costa Rica in July of 2021 for a micro wedding atop a helipad that was nothing short of amazing. He is so comfortable to work, has a great sense of humor and a palpable kindness. He is timely in responses and put a lot of thought and detail into making our dreams become a reality. Go hire him now before someone else snags him! It will be your best wedding planning decision!
Katie
Katie Sent on 01/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible in every way

Jared was recommended to us by a friend who attended a wedding that was plagued by rain and the photos were still amazing. From the first interaction with Jared, he was professional and so kind. His photos are beyond breathtaking and he has such a fantastic eye. We have received so many compliments on the photos. Jared was also such a pleasure to work with. He is a truly kind and fun individual who did not mind trekking all over my parents farm, including up a massive hill. You spend a lot of time with your wedding vendors and it is so important to find someone who is not only extremely talented but also a pleasure to be around. I cannot recommend Jared highly enough.
Raeana
Raeana Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer in the DMV!

Jared was so easy to work with and made us feel good in front of the camera. He was very responsive and organized and always answered any questions we had. His photos are absolutely stunning and we can't wait to get our wedding photos back! Would highly recommend him.
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Rathna Sent on 01/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Jared is the perfect wedding photographer

Jared was a joy to work with! He perfectly captured our relationship and our special day. Jared is professional, friendly, and was a pro at making us and our families feel comfortable in front of the camera. His pictures from our engagement session and wedding day are both artistic and authentic; he played with lighting and colors in a way that produced stunning results. It was clear from our first conversation that he takes a lot of care and pride in his work. He delivered our pictures on schedule and was always very friendly and responsive in all correspondence, as well as flexible to any changes in plan due to the pandemic and room appropriate safety precautions to make us and our guests feel at ease. We are so happy that we got to work with Jared and love the pictures and memories he captured for us!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 12/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect photographer to capture our perfect day

Jared is an incredible photographer! I cannot begin to tell you how many compliments we received regarding our engagement and wedding photos. In a year when so much was uncertain with our wedding, Jared was the one thing that remained constant in regards to our wedding day. From the first phone call he made us feel at ease and was continually a source of support for us as the pandemic forced us to adjust. Jared knows how to capture all the perfect moments, memories you will treasure forever. I would HIGHLY recommend him to any bride & groom.
Laura
Laura Sent on 07/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Photographer!

[EDIT] While there are a lot of things that had to change about our wedding due to Covid-19, Jared was been there for us through it all. Instead of doing an engagement shoot like we had originally planned, Jared agreed to come to our family-only wedding ceremony on July 4th, 2020 (a holiday weekend!) after we decided to postpone our reception. Our entire family could not be more pleased with his INCREDIBLE photos of this very special day. He made my husband and me feel comfortable the entire time, which is a big deal because we're usually a little awkward in photos. I love how Jared kept the photos colorful and bright, capturing how beautiful it felt in the moment.
We just had our reception, and Jared came through again with INCREDIBLE photos. We had an amazing day, one worth waiting for, and I'm so grateful that Jared was able to capture how joyful everyone was, and how happy my husband and I were to finally have our day. Jared is a hero!
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Alton Sent on 01/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Jared is such an amazing photographer. So easy to work with and INCREDIBLE at his job. His pictures were truly the best pictures we have ever seen of ourselves. He flawlessly captured our engagement shoot and our wedding day. We are so happy we found him and literally couldn’t have asked for anyone better!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
8 Chains North Winery 8 Chains North Winery Winery Weddings

Jared does beautiful work, just stunning. We always enjoy having him as a vendor at the winery. He is a consummate professional with our couples.

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Jared Ladia Photography frequently asked questions

Jared Ladia Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Jared Ladia Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Jared Ladia Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Jared Ladia Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Jared Ladia Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Jared Ladia 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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