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Bride walking down aisle
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Bride & groom first kiss
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The Night Before Speeches
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Bride and Groom Last Dance
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Wedding Tablescape
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Bride and Groom Post Ceremony
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Post Ceremony Wedding Bands
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Catholic Wedding First Kiss
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Bride and Groom Civil Ceremony
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About this vendor

Derya Happe
Derya Happe
Owner & Lead Photographer

Veteran-owned, Woman-owned

4 years in business

We speak English, Spanish and Turkish

Just me

Letter & Lens is based in Norfolk, Virginia, serving couples across the Northeast and beyond. Founded by photographer Derya Happe, Letter & Lens is rooted in a love for timeless imagery, honest emotion, and the fleeting in-between moments that often matter most.

Derya approaches each wedding day with calm guidance and genuine care, creating space for couples to feel present, comfortable, and fully themselves. Her style is bold, bright, and true to life, focused on telling your story as it naturally unfolds rather than forcing it into a mold.

Letter & Lens offers fully custom wedding coverage tailored to each couple’s day, along with thoughtful timeline guidance, unlimited communication, a 48-hour sneak peek, and a carefully curated gallery of professionally edited images. Heirloom albums and engagement sessions are also available for couples who value tangible keepsakes and meaningful storytelling.

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FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations

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

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Prints

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Derya from Letter & Lens Photography receives overwhelming praise from reviewers for her exceptional talent, professionalism, and friendly demeanor. Her ability to make couples feel at ease and capture stunning moments is consistently mentioned, making her highly recommended for wedding photography. Reviewers highlight her communication skills, attention to detail, and the quality of her work, emphasizing that every penny spent on her services is worth it. Derya's consistent delivery of beautiful photos and her passion for photography set her apart as a top choice for capturing special moments.

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Derya from Letter & Lens Photography receives overwhelming praise from reviewers for her exceptional talent, professionalism, and friendly demeanor. Her ability to make couples feel at ease and capture stunning moments is consistently mentioned, making her highly recommended for wedding photography. Reviewers highlight her communication skills, attention to detail, and the quality of her work, emphasizing that every penny spent on her services is worth it. Derya's consistent delivery of beautiful photos and her passion for photography set her apart as a top choice for capturing special moments.

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Delaney Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, Timeless Photos

Der has an eye for photography like no other! All of her photos turned out beautifully - seriously she made us look SO good ☺️ Her photography is incredibly well composed and consistent. What you see on her website aren’t just a few highlights - it’s exactly what you’ll get.
On top of an excellent product, you can tell she’s in this business because she truly loves it. She was so fun to work with and will be my go to for all of the rest of my family milestones! I feel like she’s more than our new fave go to photographer - she’s a friend, too!
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Angela Sent on 10/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Incredible Experience: Stunning Photos and Exceptional Service!

We had an amazing experience with Letter & Lens Photography for our engagement and wedding photos. From start to finish, Derya was a fantastic communicator and made us feel like we were working with a friend. She captured every moment beautifully, and the photos turned out absolutely stunning. If you’re looking for a talented photographer who’s easy to work with, we highly recommend her!
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Meaghan Sent on 07/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved working with Derya!

Derya is the most attentive photographer I’ve worked with! She’s so kind and compassionate and put us at ease. Would absolutely book with her again!!!
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Harli Sent on 07/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever!

Working with Derya was a dream! She made my wedding experience so easy. I was super stressed out with everything else but she made sure her work wasn’t one of them. She is extremely professional and friendly. Everything I told her I wanted, we did and she made it work. My husband and I aren’t photo taking people, so she helped us get comfortable and even told us how to pose when we weren’t sure. All my friends that have seen the sneak peaks have been in awe of how beautiful her work turned out. I have already been recommending her to anyone I know getting married. If I have to say one thing to convince you to go with her, it’s that the money is worth it. Every single penny. She was absolutely amazing and I wouldn’t have picked anybody else! Thank you for making my wedding day special!
Macauley
Macauley Sent on 07/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding photographer!

Derya is a super professional and fun photographer to work with. Not only does she take great photos, but she is easy to work with which is so important on your big day. Her photography is stunning! I’d recommend her for any wedding and event.
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Memories to Last a Lifetime

I’m so glad that we had Derya to capture our special day. She is a brilliant photographer. She was communicative in advance, suggesting specific poses and angles after reviewing our venue. She got everything we wanted on camera, and made it look spectacular. Would recommend time and time again.
Louise
Louise Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in the 757!

Derya is hands down the BEST photographer my family has ever worked with. We have used over a dozen different photographers throughout the years and she has exceeded all of them. She has done several sessions for us ranging from engagement, couple photos, and newborn photos. We love them all. She is flexible, professional and delivers significantly more quality photos(and fast too!)

Take a chance with her, you will not be disappointed!!!
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Letter & Lens frequently asked questions

Letter & Lens includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
Letter & Lens includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
Letter & Lens offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
Letter & Lens offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Wedding Portraits
Letter & Lens offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Letter & Lens 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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