
Virginia · Same-Sex Weddings
LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer in Chesapeake, VA
Our own crews, not a marketplace: same-sex wedding photography and video in Chesapeake, retouched photos in about a week and the same price for every family.
- 750+ conferences · 2,200+ weddings
- Rated 5 stars
- Insured by State Farm: $1M / $2M
- Published prices, book & pay online
MacroSnaps in Chesapeake
Same-Sex Weddings in Chesapeake: photography & video
Your wedding should be photographed the way you want to remember it, without anyone assuming who walks down the aisle, who gets ready where or who wears what. MacroSnaps photographers and videographers cover same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings of every size, from courthouse ceremonies and elopements to large receptions, and we start by asking how you see the day rather than handing you a template.
Chesapeake is a major city in Virginia, home to roughly 235,000 people. Whether your same-sex wedding is at Chesapeake Arboretum, Chesapeake Conference Center or a family home, your MacroSnaps crew arrives early to check light, angles and any venue rules.
Some couples walk in together, some have two processionals, and some skip the aisle entirely. Some want a first look, others want to see each other at the ceremony. We follow your plan, use the names and pronouns you give us, and pose you in ways that feel natural for both of you, whether that means matching heights, different styles of dress or simply giving you space to be yourselves. Chosen family is family, and we will make sure the people who matter to you are in the photos.
For a typical same-sex wedding, clients in Chesapeake book about 6 hours of photography ($750) and 5 hours of videography ($1,100). Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour; videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. The first-hour price includes travel, so Chesapeake costs the same as anywhere else we work, and there are no quotes to wait for.
What we capture
Key moments we photograph and film in Chesapeake
Getting ready
Both partners preparing, together or apart, with the friends and family you want around you, and the details of each outfit.
First look
If you choose one, a private moment before the ceremony, photographed and filmed from a distance so it stays yours.
Processional
Walking in together, two separate processionals, or entrances with parents, friends or no one at all, covered from angles that suit how you plan to arrive.
Vows and rings
Your vows, the exchange of rings and the first kiss, photographed with both faces in view wherever we can.
Couple portraits
Relaxed portraits with posing that suits both partners, with no assumptions about who stands where or leads.
Family and chosen family
Group photos with relatives, friends and the community that supported you, organized from your list.
Toasts and first dance
Speeches from friends and family, the first dance and the reactions around the room.
Reception and dance floor
The party, the music and the candid moments with guests, through to the last song you book.
Pricing
Same-Sex Weddings photography & video prices in Chesapeake
One published hourly rate for everyone, with a 2-hour minimum. No quotes, no negotiating: choose your hours and book online.
Photography
$250 first hour
+ $100 each additional hour
Typical same-sex weddings coverage: 6 hours = $750
Every photo edited and retouched, online gallery in about a week.
Book PhotographyVideography
$300 first hour
+ $200 each additional hour
Typical same-sex weddings coverage: 5 hours = $1,100
Highlight video set to music you choose, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.
Book VideographyTypical for a ceremony and reception; courthouse weddings and elopements are often covered in 2-3 hours.
Minimum 2 hours · $250 first hour + $100 each additional hour
2 Hour Photography
$350
- 1 photographer
- 2 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
3 Hour Photography
$450
- 1 photographer
- 3 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
4 Hour Photography
$550
- 1 photographer
- 4 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
5 Hour Photography
$650
- 1 photographer
- 5 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
6 Hour Photography
$750
- 1 photographer
- 6 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
7 Hour Photography
$850
- 1 photographer
- 7 hours of coverage
- All pictures edited and retouched
- Online gallery of high-resolution pictures
- Raw pictures delivered on request
- Turnaround time: 1 week
Local to Chesapeake
Same-Sex Weddings around Chesapeake
Want portraits away from the venue? Couples and families in Chesapeake often add an hour at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. Just add the time and the second location when you book.
Guests flying in for the same-sex wedding usually arrive through Norfolk International Airport (ORF). If your celebration runs over several days, each event can be booked separately with its own hours.
Chesapeake wedding & reception venues we cover
- Chesapeake Arboretum
- Chesapeake Conference Center
- Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk)
Neighborhoods & areas
- Great Bridge
- Greenbrier
- Western Branch
- Deep Creek
- Hickory
- South Norfolk
Also serving nearby
- Norfolk (2 mi)
- Portsmouth (2 mi)
- Hampton (15 mi)
- Virginia Beach (17 mi)
- Suffolk (18 mi)
- Newport News (21 mi)
Around Chesapeake
Best photo & video spots in Chesapeake
Planning portraits, a first look or extra B-roll away from the venue? These are some of the most photographed places in and around Chesapeake.
- 01
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- 02
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
- 03
Northwest River Park
- 04
Chesapeake City Park
- 05
Chesapeake Arboretum
To add a portrait or filming stop, book the extra hours and note the location for your crew. Some parks and landmarks require a permit or have set hours, so check before the day. Book online
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Planning tips
Planning your coverage in Chesapeake
Tell us how you see the day
Share names, pronouns and anything you would like us to know about your families, your outfits and your ceremony. We will follow your lead without assuming roles.
Decide how you will arrive
Two processionals, walking in together or a first look each change where the photographer and videographer stand. Let us know in advance so both of you are covered equally.
Book the hours that match your plan
A courthouse ceremony with portraits is often covered in 2 hours, while a ceremony and full reception usually needs 6 to 8. You only pay for the hours you book.
Add a second shooter when you get ready apart
If you prepare in different rooms or locations, a second photographer or videographer makes sure both of you get the same attention.
Professional photography doesn't have to be expensive
Why Chesapeake clients choose MacroSnaps
13+ years, 750+ conferences, 2,200+ weddings
MacroSnaps and our parent company MacroHype have been photographing and filming for more than 13 years: over 750 corporate events and conferences and more than 2,200 weddings and private events. Chesapeake gets the same experienced crews and standards we bring to every city we work in.
Prices published, not negotiated
Many vendors price by how much they think you can pay. We publish every rate: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, with a 2-hour minimum. Everyone pays the same price.
Insured by State Farm
We carry $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate liability coverage. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we send it before your event.
Our own network, not a marketplace
We are one company with our own photographers and videographers across all 50 states, Washington, DC, Ontario and Quebec, so the quality, editing and delivery standards stay the same wherever you book.
Book and pay online in minutes
Choose your service and hours, pick your date and pay securely. Your slot is reserved the moment you book, and your crew is confirmed by email.
Every image edited
All photos are edited and retouched and delivered in a private online gallery in about a week. Highlight videos are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks with music of your choice.
Simple booking
How booking an LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer in Chesapeake works
- 1
Choose your package
Pick the service and number of hours. Every price is published, so there are no quotes to wait for.
- 2
Book & pay online
Enter your date, start time and venue, then pay securely by card. Your slot is reserved the moment you book.
- 3
Your crew is confirmed
We assign a MacroSnaps photographer or videographer for your city and confirm the details by email.
- 4
Receive your gallery
Every photo is edited and retouched, then delivered in a private online gallery in high resolution.
FAQ
Same-Sex Weddings in Chesapeake: common questions
Do you have an LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer near Chesapeake?
Yes. MacroSnaps has its own photographers and videographers working across Virginia, and we assign a crew for your same-sex wedding in Chesapeake as soon as you book. We also cover nearby Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton. You deal with one company, with 13+ years of experience behind it, from booking to delivery.
How much does an LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer cost in Chesapeake?
The same as everywhere we work: photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 6 hours is $750. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour, so 5 hours is $1,100. The minimum is 2 hours and the first-hour price includes travel to Chesapeake.
Do you photograph same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings?
Yes, and we are glad to. Every couple gets the same crews, the same care and the same open pricing.
How do you handle posing for two brides or two grooms?
We pose you in ways that feel natural for both of you and avoid assuming roles. We will ask what you are comfortable with and adjust as we go.
How much does same-sex wedding photography cost?
Photography is $250 for the first hour and $100 for each additional hour, so 6 hours is $750. Videography is $300 for the first hour and $200 for each additional hour. The rates are the same for every couple.
Do you cover elopements and courthouse weddings?
Yes. The minimum booking is 2 hours, which is usually enough for a courthouse ceremony and portraits nearby.
When will we receive our photos and video?
Every photo is edited and retouched, and the online gallery is usually ready in about one week. Highlight videos of 3 to 8 minutes with music you choose take 2 to 4 weeks, with one re-edit included.
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Book your LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer in Chesapeake
Same published price for every client. Choose your hours, pick your date and pay securely online.
