Echard Wheeler
happy photos - sweet virginia
every wedding has similarities
my goal is to document what makes yours different
As a wedding planner, I have had the pleasure of working with numerous photographers, but Echard truly stood out with his exceptional talent and professionalism. From start to finish, Echard Photography exceeded all expectations, leaving a lasting impression on both myself and the couple with his calm and grounding demeanor.
Echard has a keen eye for composition, lighting, and capturing candid moments that truly reflected the emotions and joy of the day. His ability to blend seamlessly into the background allowed him to capture authentic moments without ever feeling intrusive.
From the exchanging of vows to the heartfelt speeches, Echard skillfully documented the most significant moments of the wedding, ensuring that no detail or emotion was missed.
Furthermore, the level of professionalism demonstrated by Echard Photography was exemplary. He and his second shooter were prompt, reliable, and friendly during every part of the day. Their ability to adapt to changing circumstances was commendable and wildly appreciated, making the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Echard's work was outstanding, and I would highly recommend him to any couple looking for a wedding photographer on the Virginia Beach area who goes above and beyond to capture the most precious moments of their special day. Their exceptional talent, attention to detail, and professionalism make them a top choice for couples and wedding planners alike. With Echard, you can trust that your wedding memories will be beautifully preserved for a lifetime.
HIRE ECHARD WHEELER. You won't regret it, I promise you. The only thing you get to take with you from your wedding day is the photography, and Echard captures every little beautiful moment, moments you may not even realize are happening, from my dad carrying my sister's heels when they hurt her feet to my cousin's baby chasing my wedding dress. He and his wife/assistant Leesa showed up early on our wedding day, came prepared, and were fun, pleasant company throughout the wedding day. (It's true, you spend almost more time with your photographer than you do with your new spouse.) Echard is an absolute professional and has clearly shot hundreds of weddings-he knew the family portrait shot list by heart and exactly what light sources would be best. Our photos turned out beautifully, and he posted them on his blog within two weeks, along with a flash drive and online gallery of all 1500 photos. Echard's services and talents are worth every penny and I can't recommend him and Leesa more wholeheartedly. Christy
We honestly can't say enough good things or recommend Echard Wheeler highly enough! Given that my now husband is also a professional photographer, when we got engaged and started to plan our wedding, I can tell you that choosing our photographer was something that was definitely NOT taken lightly! We both knew right away that it had to be Echard, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. From the engagement photos he took to the wedding photos captured on the day of, he absolutely exceeded our expectations and we are forever grateful to be able to re-live those moments & memories through all of these gorgeous images. You can really feel the emotions in the photos he takes, and we love his ability to capture so many of those special and real candid moments as well. Not only is Echard undeniably talented, but he is also incredibly kind, easy-going, and professional- he made us feel so comfortable every step of the way, and he and his wife Leesa (who we were lucky enough to have with us as his amazing second shooter at our wedding!) are truly two of the nicest people you'll ever meet! On our wedding day, Echard and Leesa were there to document every aspect of our big day, from getting ready to the ceremony & reception, and everything in between- they made us feel totally at ease and relaxed, and made the entire process even more fun throughout the entire day, from start to finish! The ability that Echard has to be able to blend in to the background during everything going on (we'd sometimes forget he was even there, that's how good he is) while capturing every single special moment is so impressive and something we really appreciated and love about his style as well! We feel so thankful to have had Echard as our wedding photographer, and we are truly blown away by all of the beautiful images taken, as well as the volume and amount of photos captured- he really goes above and beyond and his work speaks for itself! We are beyond grateful and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Endless thanks to both Echard & Leesa for everything! Katie & Joe
Echard is an amazing photographer with an eye to capture not just a photograph but emotions, expressions and the true essence of the event. He was my wedding photographer and I am in disbelief going through the memories he captured for us. The photographs make the day look even more magical and I am so happy that I get to keep those magical moments with me forever thanks to him.
I really am in awe at the work he did. Truly incredible. He really went above and beyond. I cannot express my gratefulness and joy I got from those pictures. Shruti and Brian
Echard Wheeler Photography: best wedding decision!
Besides choosing each other, hiring Echard was the single best decision my husband and I made for our Labor Day weekend wedding at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, VA. Starting with meeting him for coffee prior to the wedding weekend and then throughout our entire 9-hour day together, Echard was calming, professional, and brilliant.
My husband and I, despite having dated for a decade, had never taken professional photos before and didn’t really know what to expect. Echard immediately put us at ease, encouraged us, and never once felt intrusive. Echard and his lovely wife (who assisted him for part of the day) were a bottomless well of creative ideas for shots. Looking at all the photos a month later (can't beat that turnaround time), we are floored by the volume, quality, and emotions of the images he took. He took all the shots we could've possibly asked for and also surprised us with so many incredible pictures of moments we missed entirely. Also, you'll spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day, and we couldn't have asked for a more professional or warmer person to be around than Echard. Truly. We will always treasure Echard's gallery of 1500+ images from our wedding and appreciate how much joy and warmth he added to our day. Thank you, Echard!
Liza
ECHARD IS THE BEST!! I was thrilled when we were able to hire Echard as our photographer. His pictures are so beautiful and he captures the most amazing moments. He did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and we are beyond happy with how they turned out. During our wedding, him and his wife were so discreet you didn't even realize they were there. They got the best shots! And Echard is such a professional. He is so easy going and lets you have an opinion on how you want your photos done. I would highly recommend him to anyone getting married. You will be so happy you have him!
Brittany
A Master of His Craft
When we chose an indoor venue, one of my biggest concerns was finding a photographer to capture our big day, despite the added challenges of artificial lighting. Echard exceeded all of our expectations! We chose a package with an engagement session, and I’m really glad we did! It was the perfect opportunity to get to know Echard. We had so much fun, and we left knowing that our wedding photos were in great hands. In fact, we loved our engagement photos so much, that we added a bridal portrait session! Echard made taking pictures feel effortless and natural, and our photos are spectacular!
On top of being an incredible photographer, Echard knows weddings. We relied on him for vendor recommendations, ideas, and advice. Whether it was choosing where to take certain photos or how to incorporate a special moment in our timeline, Echard had a solution. He was always patient, kind, and responsive. We truly can’t recommend him enough!
Kara
Exceptional Wedding Photographer
My husband and I chose Echard for our photographer after he came highly recommended to me by another vendor. I looked through his photos and really liked his portraits, I thought they were very natural which is what I was hoping for. We got married on September 5th (mid-pandemic), and were a little concerned that we might not be able to pull off the day with all our vendors and all the added security measures. Luckily, we had no issues at all. Everyone showed up and worked fabulously together. Echard was extremely professional, and you would never know from our photos that people were in masks all around us! It felt like a very "normal" wedding, and our photos turned out incredible. We still can't decide on our favorites to make an album as we love ALL of our pictures! We highly recommend Echard and are so happy that we chose him to capture our day - he is certainly a 5 star vendor! Truly couldn't be happier.
Lisa
Echard was incredible from the start and I can’t imagine having a better set of photos to look back on.
He did our engagement photos and made the whole experience so comfortable and relaxed. The photos turned out so well and it really felt like Echard captured our personalities as opposed to have just a selection of staged photos. Echard stuck with us through multiple wedding date reschedules and a venue change, continuing to be positive and supportive with each adjustment we had to make. Echard arrived the day of the wedding ready to roll. He was so easy going and fit right in. We never felt rushed, nor did we feel like we were taking pictures for hours. Echard made sure to get all the shots we asked for and did some choreographing on his own too. The photos from our wedding are truly incredible. You can see the love and laughter in the photos. You can see all the joy that was filling the room that evening. I absolutely love the candid moments and Echard has such a knack for capturing those. Even in the more staged photos, my husband and I look like ourselves and look comfortable and look at ease. We’re not the photo types, so it says a lot about Echard’s approach. We feel so incredibly grateful for Echard and his talents. We’ll have the best photos to remember all of the details of this day.
Echard,
Thank you so very much for working with us in capturing our very special day. John and I couldn't be happier with the amazing photos that you have captured. It was our preference to work with a photographer who could capture those moments instead of "posey-posey" shots and we are just thrilled! We finally had time over the weekend to view all the photos and what a sweet sweet treat! We just can't say enough about how amazed we are with the images and moments that you so skillfully captured!!! We also kept saying, "he was there during this moment?" You my friend are like a ninja!
Allison
The photos speak for themselves!!!!
Echard is absolutely wonderful. First of all, his experience and reputation in the business is phenomenal. Just look through his website/blog and you’ll find every wedding is stellar and you’ll find every kind of celebration you could dream of and many you can relate to — that’s why I felt comfortable choosing Echard to document our day. My husband and I aren’t that comfortable being photographed but from the start of our engagement session we were totally fine — Echard has a calm demeanor and is very laid back. HOWEVER he is also a true pro and will be able to wrangle your people for portraits on your wedding day; he finds the details lighting etc etc etc that we’d never think of. Somehow he was in the middle of the action all during our wedding day but also blended seamlessly into the landscape. Echard is so kind so talented. Experience unmatched. Hire him you
won’t regret it! I didn’t even want to put our faces and wedding photos on wedding wire so I chose just a few to include that show his creative eye. All the staples and moments posed and candid-Echard finds a way to capture the feeling of the day and get it all. Here is just a couple from our day. Thank you Echard!!!!!!
Hallie