About

Hey, I’m Ray!
I’m so stoked to know you
and document your day.

I'm Ray, the freckle-faced photographer behind the lens of Ray Photography Co.

↟ I love people, and I love making people happy, especially by giving them beautiful
and meaningful photographs from the most precious moments of their lives.

↟ I am happiest with my hiking boots on, autumn in the air, and my camera in my hand.

↟ I married my best friend in October of 2017 in the middle of the mountains on a wild autumnal afternoon. Best. Day. Ever.

↟ My philosophy involves capturing real + genuine moments and establishing a friendship with my couples so that they feel free to be themselves.

Currently, I am based in Charlottesville, Virginia but I love traveling for love!

A few of my favorite things...

Mountains, craft beer, big sweaters, cycling, exploring new places, mornings, my fluffy cat Cleo, wind and messy hair, opera, tacos, community, being absolutely ridiculously goofy, Wes Anderson movies, laughing till my belly hurts, contra dancing, campfires, Grey's Anatomy, harmonizing and seeing live music.

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Couples love us! See our reviews on The Knot.

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Recent Love Stories

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Fort Lewis Mountain Lodge Virginia Wedding

Charlottesville Virginia + Appalachian Trail Engagement

Asheville North Carolina Wedding

Anza-Borrego Desert California Elopement

Pretty Place Chapel South Carolina Wedding

Northern California Elopement

LOVE NOTES

Libby + Matt

RAY IS INCREDIBLE! We had a larger wedding with a tight time line and Ray and Ryan made everything effortless, easy, and wonderful! They made everyone feel amazing and the pictures made our jaw DROP. They were professional and SO organized! I could go on for hours about how amazing Ray Photography Co was!! Thank you both for making our wedding and our weekend absolutely perfect!!!!!!

Korey + Rob

The best thing about working with Ray is her genuinely sweet and upbeat demeanor that makes you feel completely at ease and comfortable. Your photos turn out so relaxed and natural, especially the candid shots, dancing, etc… Ray was so easy to work with … She really captured the "mood" and tone of our wedding in the pictures and made us feel so special. Couldn't recommend her more!

Kristen + Jason

Her work is absolutely fabulous, she was both super present and helpful, and also non-intrusive. We marveled at how she got some shots when we didn’t even know she was there. She captured everything perfectly, with particular thought to our style and vision. She is also just the kindest spirit and was such a ray of sunshine. Everyone was been complimenting her professionalism, sweetness, and skill. Could not recommend anyone more.

Emily + Caleb

Ray is by far the best in the business! Not only is she incredibly talented and professional behind the lens, but she does everything in her power to make sure you get the outcome you want in your photos. Her positive, bubbly personality is just icing on the cake and I can't imagine a better photographer than her. You will not be disappointed. She is timely, professional, personable, and incredibly talented. My husband and I had our engagement and our wedding photos done by Ray Photography Co. and still look at them almost every day. Any event, any time, she will produce what you want and will exceed all expectations! THANK YOU RAY!!

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Where will your wedding day take you? Wherever the heck you want 🖤🤘🏼

These two had the most whimsical wedding weekend that felt like an actual fairytale. Besides the fact that they looked like woodland royalty, Sarah walked down the aisle to A Hobbit’s Song. My nerdy lil heart was beyond overjoyed ⛰🤘

“I don’t care where we’re goin babe, just as long as I’m goin there with you.”

Sun flare, messy hair, and not a care in the world ✨

Couples that are down for anything in the name of love and adventure make my heart sing 🖤 These two climbed all over rocks, giggled up a storm, and shared the sweetest smooches by the shore ✨ #blessed

Whisked away and wonderfully windswept 🖤

When we headed to the desert in the middle of February for their elopement, we had no idea what to expect. We knew Anza-Borrego would be beautiful, but we were given gifts from Mother Nature herself that took our breath away. She threw purple and yellow confetti wildflowers in meadows all around us. She served dessert in the form of orange creamsicle mountain sunsets. And she gave them a sendoff of warm desert breezes and a blanket of stars. An absolutely epic and perfect way to celebrate their wedding day✨

First Look under ancient oaks with the love of your life? Truly magical ✨

Guys I’ve officially booked my first international wedding to Spain with the kindest, most precious souls and it’s got me feelin JUST LIKE THIS!!! ✨🖤

When lil mama lookin like she got a secret and bae wants to know 😂🖤 Okay but seriously, I’ll never get over how beautiful these two are ✨

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Write Ray! Let's go on an adventure.

I've loved photographing love for over 7 years now. I met my husband studying art in college. We got married in the mountains on a wild autumnal afternoon in October of 2017. I know what it's like to be in your shoes: super excited, a little nervous, and totally in love. Your pictures aren't just pictures; they're sacred moments frozen in time. They're a way for you to re-live these precious moments the way you love watching your favorite movies over and over...because you love the way they make you feel.

Let's go somewhere beautiful. Let's have an awesome time together. Let's celebrate YOU!

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