David Champagne Photography

True Dedication to Capturing Your Love

Hampton Roads, Richmond, OBX

Travels up to 200 miles See details

5.0

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Photographer

Seasoned with weddings

Pristine quality

Looking for a professional photographer, yet personable and knows how to set the scene? David is your guy! He shot our engagement photos and the entire wedding. Photos came back super quick and I’m ever so thankful because I was anticipating seeing them. David worked tirelessly on our wedding day to get every shot we asked for. He captured the most gorgeous moments and even took an inspiration pic I sent him from Pinterest and made it reality!! Our whole wedding party is blown away with the quality of the photos he took, as are we. I’m so glad we booked David as our photographer. It was truly great to have him there and we are thankful for his artistic view. Also, he offers wedding packages that include everything you could need for your wedding photography needs. David Champagne is by far the best In the business! 10/10 highly recommended!

Jamie O.

5.0

We had such a wonderful experience with our wedding photographer! He was professional, kind, and attentive throughout the entire day. He made us feel comfortable, captured so many beautiful moments, and was great to work with from start to finish. We are so grateful for the memories he captured from our wedding in July and absolutely love our photos. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer! 🤍📸

Noashmie B.

5.0

David Champagne

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AWARD WINNER (14X)

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David Champagne Photography is a passionate wedding photographer based out of Chesapeake, VA. David has been an avid photographer all his life and discovered his true passion while working closely with his own wedding photographer in 2006. He has been capturing couples’ big life events on camera ever since. After graduating from San Diego State University, David pursued his dream of being a photographer. Over the last 18+ years, he has been involved in over 550+ weddings, and his work has been featured in several boutique wedding blogs and magazines. David’s unconditional love as a husband and a father is reflected in his photography and his calm demeanor. He believes that couples should enjoy the finished result as much as they enjoy their beautiful day. His calming approach helps couples feel relaxed and have fun in front of the lens. With David Champagne Photography, each couple will receive a full day of coverage to ensure that every moment is documented. The newlyweds will receive thousands of pictures reflecting all of these precious moments. What You'll Love About David Champagne Photography Couples have highlighted their professionalism, organization, and exceptional ability to capture special moments. They also appreciated the quick turnaround time for delivering high-quality photos. Check out the review section for more information.

20+ years in business

Speaks English

1 team members

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Printed Proofs

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Modern

Vintage

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

14-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2026.2025.2024.+11 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

David Champagne

Owner

The happiness I get from wedding photography comes not only from creating beautiful works of art, but also from contributing to the lives of others and experiencing their joy when they see their photographs. I got started in wedding photography while working with our wedding photographer and I knew it was the perfect fit for me. I'm from San Diego, but after we had our son, we moved to the Virginia Beach area to be closer to family. I am so lucky and grateful to get to do what I love everyday! ~ David Champagne

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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the photographer for professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail, noting stunning results from both engagement and wedding sessions. He made couples and guests comfortable, stayed organized with timelines, and delivered large galleries very quickly. Many highly recommend him and say he’s worth every penny.

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Jamie O

Looking for a professional photographer, yet personable and knows how to set the scene? David is your guy! He shot our engagement photos and the entire wedding. Photos came back su...

per quick and I’m ever so thankful because I was anticipating seeing them. David worked tirelessly on our wedding day to get every shot we asked for. He captured the most gorgeous moments and even took an inspiration pic I sent him from Pinterest and made it reality!! Our whole wedding party is blown away with the quality of the photos he took, as are we. I’m so glad we booked David as our photographer. It was truly great to have him there and we are thankful for his artistic view. Also, he offers wedding packages that include everything you could need for your wedding photography needs. David Champagne is by far the best In the business! 10/10 highly recommended!

Noashmie B

We had such a wonderful experience with our wedding photographer! He was professional, kind, and attentive throughout the entire day. He made us feel comfortable, captured so many ...

beautiful moments, and was great to work with from start to finish. We are so grateful for the memories he captured from our wedding in July and absolutely love our photos. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer! 🤍📸

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Zeljana M

David Champagne is a true professional! We could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day. He was timely, creative, and such a pleasure to work with. He made us...

, our wedding party, and our families so comfortable during photos. We even had several guests remark on what a great job the photographer was doing. We received our photos quickly and they are stunning. Would absolutely recommend David!

James H

Hi! I’m unable to send messages through the app, I’m reaching out here instead. Our wedding date is currently set for July 20, but every time I select it in the app, it changes au...

tomatically. We’re considering changing the date, but we’d like to hear back from you first. I’m not very active here, so please feel free to text me at 9012054601. Thank you! We look forward to hearing from you.

Mark T

David did an incredible job as our engagement session and wedding photographer. He was always available to answer questions we had and captured plenty of photos during key moments....

Highly recommend!

Nikki R

5 stars is not enough for the AMAZING work David did for our wedding. I cannot thank him enough for the beautiful pictures that captured our day perfectly. David naturally gets the...

best shot out of you and makes the process fun for everyone. He is incredibly professional, lets you know what is needed for a successful shoot, and is quick to respond to anything you need. If there is anything you NEED for your wedding it’s his photography.

Ashley G

David is a superstar! It is hard to believe that he shot the wedding alone because he got SO MANY amazing shots from different angles…you’d swear there were three of him! He does b...

eautiful work and was able to capture our special day perfectly. He does a detailed meeting before to go over must have photos and answer any questions. The day of he was able to get all of the shots requested and much more! We also got our photos back very quickly and they were broken down into different folders that had hundreds in each. We are getting an album made by David as well and I don’t know how I am going to choose what photos will go in because they are all so amazing. Would recommend for any of your photography needs!

Jessica H

We cannot recommend David enough! He has such an incredible eye for capturing unique and meaningful moments, and every single photo turned out beautifully. He was also so efficient...

on our wedding day, making sure we got all the photos we wanted while keeping everything stress-free and running smoothly. We had him for both our engagement session and our wedding, and he absolutely exceeded our expectations. We’ll be recommending him to everyone we know!

Alex H

David provided beautiful photos with excellent communication. From the moment we first got in contact, David truly wanted to get to know our story. He noted specific and special mo...

ments that we knew we did not want to miss on our day. We are truly grateful for his expertise and time he dedicated to capture our wedding day. On the day of, he was on top of our planned itinerary. He knew exactly how to pose everyone - big and small groups. David was personable and caring. We admired his quick responsiveness and how he swapped between cameras. Even though it rained on our wedding day, David still managed to bring the magic that we will cherish forever. Thank you David for everything! Alex and Sara

Tiffany L

David Champagne Photography was phenomenal to work with from the very beginning. We have had the pleasure of working with David twice now and he does not dissapoint. His attention ...

to detail and ability to capture so many perfect moments are just a small amount of what makes working with him so wonderful! David captured thousands of photos of our daughter's special day and didn't miss one single detail. The intimate details of the wedding, the laughter, fun, and love can be seen in every photo. David made the entire process flawless and we could not be happier with the end result. We would recommend David Champage Photography to any and everyone looking for someone that takes the time to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!

Ashley C

David was absolutely amazing! We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From start to finish, he was professional, kind, very organized and efficient and incredibl...

y talented.He captured every special moment perfectly, from the big, emotional moments down to the small candid details we’ll cherish forever. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, gave great direction without being overbearing, and blended seamlessly into the day so that nothing ever felt forced. The turnaround time on our photos was SUPER quick, and the quality blew us away! I had so many friends and family tell me how he did such a great job day of and on the photos. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make your wedding memories last a lifetime, this is the photographer to book. We are so grateful!

Marybeth G

One of a Kind!! Worth every penny!! David is a seasoned wedding photographer, who will take thousands of the most stunning, high quality photos from every angle known to man! ...

David’s photos play out like a movie film. He misses nothing. You will have the most wonderful memories if you put your trust in him. Bravo!

Anna G

David made me feel like such a priority from the very first phone call. His passion for this is evident. He also has a passion for people, and everyone was happy to be in his prese...

nce. His skills, knowledge, and experience made this the easiest process and we cannot thank him enough. He was attentive and creative throughout the day, didn’t miss a single thing, and went above and beyond to deliver quality photos - both standard and artistic. I wish I could have another ceremony just to get more of his phenomenal photos. He is simply an expert and gave us a gift. He eternalized our special day exactly how we experienced it. He delivered the photos promptly and simplified every logistical aspect for a stress free experience. I would HIGHLY recommend David to anyone interested in perfection :) I would suggest him to my dearest friends and family too. Thank you again David for all the work you put into this job for us. We cannot thank you enough!

Erin H

David Champagne Photography is top-tier and we could not be more thrilled with our experience for our wedding! From start to finish, David was enthusiastic, knew exactly what we wa...

nted to capture, made us feel so comfortable and excited about our day! On our wedding day, David's calming presence and direction, blended seamlessly into the background to capture the most beautiful candid moments, while expertly guiding us through portraits and family pictures with kindness and efficiency. The final product was absolutely amazing. He turned around thousands of shots within a week and we are truly stunned at the pictures that he took. David truly captured the essence of the day - fun, happiness and love! He is an extraordinary talent and he truly made it a point to make our day special and provide us with the best pictures we could have asked for. 5 stars is simply not enough!

Bellamy E

David was absolutely incredible to work with! He is professional, organized, personable and his pictures are gorgeous. I would use him again and refer him to any others looking f...

or a photographer.

Joshua B

David was referred to us by our wedding planner and from our very first meet-n-greet, we knew he was the perfect person to capture our special day. David was very organized and had...

great questions for us which sparked ideas towards more uniqueness for our wedding day. We had so much fun working with David and the pictures he took blew our minds away. He is truly so very gifted with his camera. He knew just how to make every picture the most beautiful picture in the world. So fun and easy going he truly was so great to work with!

Kevin S

David was the perfect photographer for our wedding. Not only did he capture incredibly beautiful moments from the day, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was especially g...

ood with the kids, getting them to smile and laugh seemingly on cue. We could not recommend him more!

Clinton H

David Champagne Photography is amazing!! David was well prepared and organized from the beginning, and walked us through everything from the first email to the day of the wedding ...

itself. He was great with helping with us figuring out our desired shots, and the picture quality is superb. His overall knowledge of weddings in general, from helping my wife with her dress to the flowers, was an unexpected bonus. Definitely consider hiring this company!!

Jenny P

David’s beautiful work immediately caught my eye when I was researching photographers. We absolutely loved working with him. He is super friendly, professional, organized, creati...

ve, and very talented. Everything he does is truly a work of art and you can feel the emotion and love in all of his pictures. He captured every moment and helped us with advice and planning throughout the entire wedding process. I cannot recommend him enough!

Lisa N

I knew before booking David, he was who I wanted to capture our special day! His work speaks for itself! However, after meeting him I 100% new I had made the right choice. David is...

approachable and professional. He makes you feel comfortable the whole time. He goes above and beyond to make sure he moves at your pace all while keeping you on a schedule. He gives visual cues while taking pics to make sure you understand what needs to be done. There was never a moment of confusion when working with David. He really is the best around!

Lizzy Z

We are thrilled to have had David as our photographer for our wedding! After seeing the incredible photos he took at a dear friend’s wedding, we knew he was the perfect choice to c...

apture our big day. David is not only exceptionally talented, but he’s also so fun to work with, incredibly responsive, and very patient. Our engagement photos turned out beautifully, and we can’t wait to relive our wedding day through his lens. David's work is truly exceptional, and we highly recommend him for any occasion—weddings, family photos, senior photos, and more!

Nicole A

David photographed mine & my sister’s wedding. He did a phenomenal job with both! He is very organized, attention to detail is amazing and he really took the time to make sure we c...

aptured everything we wanted for our engagement session and wedding day. He even braved nature while capturing our moments! I would highly recommend him! He work is unmatched!

Monique N

My husband and I were married on September 20th with David as our photographer. I will explain him in one word....EXCELLENT! He's well worth the money. He's very good at communicat...

ing while setting up appointments and taking the actual pictures. He's very patient and helps each person feel comfortable and beautiful in the photos. Very professional. The pics he got absolutely made me and my husband gasp happily his attention to detail, creativity, and speed are master level! I would highly recommend him to anyone. he won't let you down :)

Elizabeth B

David is absolutely incredible!! His speed and accuracy for capturing every precious moment is insane! I have gotten so many compliments from guest and family about how kind and pe...

rsonal he is and how professional his work is!! He made our day so much better than we could have dreamed and was such a kind person to everyone!!! 100% recommend him and will sing his praises to everyone!

Maia N

Amazing photographer. He did our anniversary photos . Literary all photos were beautiful, even those random ones that he didn’t put on his favorites folder. Photos are natural an...

d capture wonderful moments . David was very easy to work. He was always there capturing most interesting moments during party. Our pre party photo session was also very easy . Photos turned out amazing. Everyone was captured and guests all enjoyed their photos as well. Even our 17 years old daughters who hate taking photos were somehow posing and enjoying session with David. He made our anniversary memories beautiful and will last for us to look at forever. People are asking who took those wonderful photos and I’m happy to share this professional photographer.

Lynn M

David is a master behind the camera. His professionalism is outstanding. The communication from engagement to wedding photos. We were blown away by his level of craftsmanship and a...

rtistry. David was able to capture the feeling of love that was between the hearts of our couple. We have timeless memories that we will cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend David Champagne Photography for their services to anyone seeking extraordinary photographs and an unforgettable experience.

Erica P

We had the pleasure of working with David for our engagement and wedding pictures! David has an exceptional eye for detail and a unique talent for capturing the perfect moments. He...

exceeded all of our expectations!! His attention to detail was evident in every shot. Whether it was a subtle change in lighting or the slightest adjustment in composition, he knew precisely how to enhance the beauty and emotion of each scene. David’s warm and friendly demeanor created a relaxed atmosphere, allowing natural expressions and genuine smiles to shine through. He has an incredible knack for making the experience fun and enjoyable, which was reflected in the candid and joyous images he captured. Overall, working with David was a delightful experience. We highly recommend David to anyone seeking a photographer who not only delivers stunning images but also makes the entire process a pleasure! Thank you so much David!!

Lindsey D

David has an excellent eye and his attention to detail is very impressive. Working with David brought a calmness to our wedding day. My husband was a bit apprehensive with the phot...

ography because he didn’t want to feel like there was a camera in his face all day. He has mentioned multiple times how great David was and how he didn’t feel pressure and felt very relaxed. I would highly recommend David Champagne Photography.

Jennifer D

David was wonderful to work with, from our engagement shoot until the wedding day. He made myself and everyone else feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos were absolut...

ely amazing. I will treasure them for a lifetime. I’m so grateful David was our photographer.

Erica R

David is phenomenal! I couldn’t ask for better pictures for my wedding day! They were everything I could have dreamed of and more!

Lisa D

Absolutely the best choice I made for my wedding. David was amazing and everyone loved his photos. He captured every moment. He also did our engagement pictures which were just as ...

amazing.

Hiley S

David was absolutely amazing to work with. He really made the process easy, and has some of the best photos we've ever seen. We brought our dog to our engagement shoot and he was...

a bit camera shy, but David really committed to getting him interested. 5 stars is not enough of a rating as it should be more like 10. Only wish he was available for the actual wedding, because he really has the best perspective in every photo he takes. Thanks so much David!!

Khalilah D

David is a consummate professional! He was efficient and never intrusive. He kept to the timeline and was able to adjust when things went slightly askew. I knew that the photos wou...

ld be gorgeous and I was absolutely right. Hiring David is one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. I would recommend him to anyone!

Stephen D

From start to finish best wedding photographer. Sets up meetings prior to the wedding, and is very fast to respond. During the wedding is everywhere and captures the whole day. The...

n received the pictures neatly organized very fast.

Jessica K

David Champagne is easily the absolute top tier when it comes to wedding photographers, hands down. We could not have asked for a better photographer to help memorialize our specia...

l day and he far exceeded even our wildest dreams for photographs! David was on time, on top of his schedule and most importantly an absolute BLAST to work with. Every photo is amazing and he has such a knack for getting the perfect shot and knowing how to pose people and interact with the guests. Every guest commented on how professional David was and he went along with all of the fun and silly little aspects of our wedding that we had. I cannot say enough how David was an integral part of making our wedding day absolutely perfect.

Tamara K

David is truly amazing!!! He really listened to us and cared about everything. He gives you so much time and helps make your wedding perfect! I really feel he went above and beyond...

with the photos and all the help he gave us!

Madison F

David is the best wedding photographer we could have ever asked for! He beyond exceeded our expectations and we could not recommend him enough. He was so organized from the start a...

nd made it a stress free process leading up to the wedding day. He was so efficient with his pictures throughout the whole wedding which allowed us to spend much more time with our friends and family (which is what we wanted). He was so fun to work with on the day of our wedding while having a professional demeanor at the same time. The wedding pictures were ready in LESS THAN A WEEK which is unheard of and they are amazing!! Thank you so much to David for helping to make our day so special!

Rebecca F

David did both our engagement photos and wedding photos and we could not be happier! He was a perfect communicator and took the best photos we could have ever hoped to have. We wou...

ld recommend him to everyone and would totally use him in the future for any photography needs!

Anna G

We truly enjoyed working with David. He is very professional and made us very comfortable. He's great at what he does and is truly talented. Our favorite shot was when he was aske...

d by our priest to come up to the altar to take a picture of the entire congregation. It was truly a moment to remember. We're so happy we chose him :)

Corinne L

David was absolutely phenomenal! My husband and I love to print and hang pictures around our house so we knew we wanted a great photographer for our wedding and David exceeded our ...

expectations! He was so kind and professional from start to finish and made the whole process seamless. He was so knowledgable and created a fantastic timeline based on what we told him we wanted. He made us feel so at ease on our big day and kept everything moving along according to plan. He even went above and beyond by pinning the mens boutonnières, pinning my veil in, and coordinating with other vendors to get us the special shots we wanted outside of our venue. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.

Jordan J

David was an absolute dream to have as our photographer! He made taking pictures fun, and he made sure everyone got their picture taken that was needed! He captured our wedding in ...

a way that I dreamed of. He seriously brings the magic through the pictures. We also got our pictures back 2 days after our wedding! I was expecting a week to four weeks, but he did ours so quick and all the pictures were breathtaking, my family and I can’t stop showing them off. Thank you, David!

Christine R

If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding, DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER! David is truly the best in his field. He was so easy to work with and kept everything on our desire...

d timeline. He captured every wonderful moment of my daughter's wedding and when looking back at many of them, I felt as if I was reliving it all over again. Isn't that what you want when you look at photos that reflect those special moments? This is the photographer you want to make that happen. Thank you, David, for such a lovely experience on a day that goes all too quickly; you have given me something that transports me back to those beautiful moments each time I look at each of these photos! :)

Samantha W

David is truly the best of the best of wedding photographers! He is very experienced with weddings, helps you establish a timeline (and stick to it!), and most importantly is extre...

mely talented in providing direction and also capturing all of the beautiful wedding moments. We absolutely love all of our wedding photos!

Michelle F

We hired David for engagement and wedding photos and he was amazing. He is great at what he does and it even better to work with. Definitely very happy we chose him!

Cristina P

David Champagne Photography was AMAZING as my wedding photographer! He is a true artist with an eye for the perfect shot. I wanted some creative flare to my portraits and he went a...

bove and beyond to scout locations, style the shots, place the lighting for the best effect. He was such an impressive one man team!! Not to mention we got our photos back SO quick, myself and all my friends and family were shocked to have them back so soon! We are absolutely thrilled with his work, would recommend a million times over!!

Megan H

It was an absolute pleasure working with David! We did an engagement shoot with him as well as hired him for our wedding photos, and we loved his work. He was so easy to communicat...

e with, was the epitome of professionalism, and worked with us to make sure our photo timeline flowed smoothly and included everything that was important to us. We were over the moon that we got our photos - ALL of them - within a week of the wedding! Our family and friends can't stop raving about how beautiful they are and how they truly captured the magic of the day. Would highly recommend David to anyone looking for a photographer!

Jessica B

I researched photographers for my wedding and David's work looked amazing. I was instantly excited to book him and he did not disappoint! He was very professional in every aspect a...

nd amazing to work with. I informed him of my limited abilities with taking a decent photo and my fear of my wedding photos because of it. He was encouraging throughout the whole day and made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera. My photos came out amazing and I absolutely love them!! I'm looking forward to working with him in the future for family photos!

Eden R

Booking David was the best decision we made when planning our wedding! He is the supreme professional, from his communication skills to his artistic vision and eye. David went abov...

e and beyond our expectations from our first meeting with him, making sure to ask every question he could think of to be as prepared as possible. He has a gentle and calming demeanor that made photos totally stress-free even amidst unforeseen circumstances that made photo-taking chaotic and challenging. David even communicated with our venue on our behalf to ensure we could have access to every area needed for us to get the best photos possible. We got the photos back from him much quicker than expected - only a few weeks! The photos are gorgeous, perfectly staged with a natural feel and lovely editing. All my friends and family cannot believe how incredible our photos turned out. I would book David again and again. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone. You cannot go wrong booking him for your wedding!

Kalee B

David was amazing! He came recommended by two friends/coworkers and he did not disappoint. I’m not photogenic at all and don’t really like having my picture taken, but David put us...

at ease. He was so friendly and organized and all the pictures he took turned out beautiful. Looking back, the wedding day itself was a whirlwind. But one thing I do remember was that David was there every step of the way, capturing every moment. Even going around to all the tables to say hi to all our guests, David was there, never missing a shot. He also captured all the little details of the wedding that I never got to see, so it was nice having those photos to go back and look at. We would highly recommend him for your special day!

Emma B

David was a pleasure to work with! He responded quickly to all of our questions, and made us feel confident we'd get all the photos we wanted. On the day of our wedding, David wa...

s super professional. He made everyone feel at ease, including our cat and the young children. I had mentioned feeling self conscious about my posture, and he was really great at reminding me to stand upright without drawing attention to it. He managed our group effortlessly even though we are a rowdy bunch. He planned a thorough schedule to make sure we would have time to capture everything that we wanted. Overall working with David was a total breeze in the day thanks to his professionalism. We got our photos back today, only 1 week after the wedding, and they are everything we imagined and more! Absolutely fantastic work, David!

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