Bride and Groom enjoying their first dance in a beautifully decorated barn as guests look on.

Minerva Photography

Wedding photography in Charlottesville and Albemarle County

About the Benevolent Photographer

Hey, I'm James, the Principal at Minerva Photography.

I love capturing special moments. Whether that be shared the gaze of a newly wed couple, a band's synergy, or joy shared by guests at your special event, I specialize in capturing candid moments in photos, and the energy of an event in short form video as a Wedding content creator in Charlottesville VA and surrounding areas.

Person dancing in the street during a front porch music event in Charlottesville.

Authentic Imagery

Lifestyle

Chicken Sandwich

Brand Imagery

Commercial

A group of people laughing and socializing at a lively party or gathering.

Capturing Connections

Conferences & Events

Girl with blonde hair, back lit by setting sun, reaches towards the photographer during a festival celebration in downtown Charlottesville.

Candid Imagery

Portraits

Drummer playing at a Charlottesville Tom Tom opening event at UVA

Candid Imagery

Music & Events

My goal is to capture those special moments in time in a way that genuinely represents that second in time.