Photographer and Videographer in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

About Me and My Work

I am a photographer based in Williamsburg, Virginia, covering different areas in USA, and beyond, and I have more than 20 years of experience as an editorial photographer in international magazines (VOGUE, IO Donna Europe, Forbes) and news agencies (Getty). Rather than a wedding or lifestyle photographer, I consider myself a photographer fascinated by life stories and celebrations of love. My work in weddings and life stories is deeply influenced by my documentary and photojournalistic work, which has trained me to respond to any kind of unexpected situation, to find the sweet light quickly, command attention when necessary, and make myself invisible when not…

Instead of following a predictable shot list, I am most interested in capturing the moments that feel true to the spirit of your story. Each of my weddings and marriages is different, as it is each couple, but you will always find an editorial style based on my career as a documentary photographer in international media and press. Having a detailed conversation before planning the session is key for me, and I like to invest time rethinking your preferences and imagining the best way to capture your love, and the emotions of this unique day. Working closely with you before our session will result in images that do not miss the most significant details of your own story. These photographs will help maintain the most neat, beautiful, and faithful memory over time. I truly hope that my words, and my images, inspire your decision to work together and make long-lasting memories.

Sincerely,
Aníbal Martel.

Feel free con contact me by email or through the contact form below.

Thank you!

Wedding FAQ
(Frequently Asked Question)

To reserve a date I require a $750 retainer with a signed contract. Once you send them, I will hold your date. The remaining balance is split into two payments; the first 30 days before the celebration or event, and the second 7 days before.

Additional coverage may be added at a rate of $250 per hour.

Travel costs may apply. Every wedding location and expense will be discussed independently. Traveling is one of my passions, and I try to be reasonable with the travel expenses. I keep things as simple as possible for you by providing a custom quote and taking care of all the arrangements.

Final images are fully edited and will be hosted on a private online gallery. Images can be downloaded from the gallery, and saved to any computer. The photos are yours to keep and are free of any watermarks or restricting copyright. The number of images delivered is subjective. For each package, there is an estimate based on hourly booked coverage. Every wedding or event is different, but I usually deliver as many hand-edited images as possible. I never outsource to any third-party companies.

I try to be as unobtrusive as possible. My style is photojournalistic and documentary during the preparation, the ceremony, and the reception, and I love editorial-style photos when time permits. All my photos are loaded with a great artistic contribution so I am also always happy to wander off for intimate portraits, so let's make sure we make time for that, too!

Before the wedding, you'll provide me with a list of family shots you want to capture. We'll make sure we get them all.

I offer high-quality fine art albums. The price varies from $400 to $1,000 depending on the design, size, and number of pages. Shipping is always included.

Prices for Weddings & Marriages

4 hours / $1,600

Designed for shorter (but wondrous) weddings, the coverage includes highlights of the wedding timeline.

You will receive an online gallery with a selection of approximately 50 images, and highlights of your wedding day, the same week to download and share with friends and family.

Your final wedding gallery will be ready within 3 weeks. You will receive it with downloadable hi-resolution images with approximately 200 edited images, and a print release.

1-hour engagement/couple session included.

6 hours / $2,000

An ideal package to cover the most important part of your day: from getting ready to the ceremony, the location, the smiles... and everything in between!

You will receive an online gallery with a selection of images the same week to download and share with friends and family. In less than 3 weeks, you will then receive the entire wedding professionally edited, and ready for you to print and share.

1-hour engagement/couple session included.

8 hours / $2,500

Perfect for covering most of your day. I can capture both the bride/s and groom/s getting ready, the bride/brides dress/es, the flowers, your family and your wedding guests, the ceremony and the location, the party/dancing time, the smiles, and everything in between.

You will receive an online gallery with a selection of images the same week to download and share with friends and family. In less than 3 weeks, you will then receive the entire wedding professionally edited, ready for you to print and share.

2-hour engagement/couple session included.

Full-Day / 10 hours / $3,000

This full-day package is the best option if you do not want to miss the smallest details of this unique day. It includes 10 hours of photography coverage. I can capture both the bride/s and groom/s getting ready, the dress/s, the flowers, your family and wedding guests, the ceremony and the location, the party/dancing time, the smiles, and everything in between.

You will receive an online gallery with a selection of images the same week to download and share with friends and family. In less than 3-4 weeks, you will then receive the entire wedding professionally edited, ready for you to print and share.

2-hour engagement/couple session included.

Albums

I will be happy to design and offer you the best album to make it look and feel like a work of art. We will discuss the details to know what your preferences are and end up with your perfect wedding album.

The price varies from $400 to $1,000 depending on the design, size, and number of pages. Shipping is always included.

Prices for Engagements, Couples, Portraits & Family

1 hour / $200

1-hour session.

60+ high-resolution professionally edited photos.

2-3 locations that make you feel comfortable.