for the modern romantic

 
Hello, my name is Jonlaya
 

 
With nearly a decade of experience documenting weddings, I bring more than just a camera to your day—I bring a steady presence. Blending artistry with intuition, I quietly support you throughout the day, creating space for you to fully experience each moment. From calming nerves to offering gentle guidance when needed, I’m here not only to photograph your wedding, but to help you feel truly seen and cared for. The images we create together will become lasting keepsakes—photographs that hold meaning, memory, and the quiet beauty of your love story.
 

Testimonials

Ben & Logan
Venue: Airlie
 
"We hired Jonlaya because we wanted emotion-forward pictures. Pictures that captured the light, love, and joy of our day. And, boy, did Jonlaya deliver. Looking back at the photos feels like being transported back to our wedding day. She curated the perfect balance of formal, beautiful portraits with candid, lively photos that let the energy of the day shine through.
Not only is Jonlaya incredibly talented in the art of capturing joy, but she herself is a joy."

S & K
Venue: Hummingbird
 
"Jonlaya (LUEM Photography) was amazing to work with. She captured our wedding in it's realest form! Even 4 months after our wedding day, my husband caught me smiling while I flipped through the photos because she captured all of the joy from the day in still imagery.
We were so blessed to have her be our photographer and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!"

Austin & caren
Venue: Bull Run Winery
 
Our initial phone call with Jonlaya was so comfortable, we knew immediately she was what we were looking for in a photographer. She is easy-going and fun in the perfect way to hype you up while blending into your day with ease. Even as we went through our phases of type-A planning ahead with our photo lists and timeline, she was always responsive and calm, bringing a sense of relief in a stressful time. We have never been great at taking natural looking photos together, but she flawlessly captured us just being us. Her team supporting her also matched her style perfectly and brought great vibes. It’s been a couple months already and we still can’t stop looking through our photos!

Kevin & Maylin
Venue: Cedar Knoll
 
LUEM photography was the absolute right choice for our wedding! The owner and lead photographer Jonlaya was such a pleasure to work with due to her professionalism, talent, and kindness. The booking process was very straightforward and we also did an engagement session which was great! She made us feel so at ease taking photos and was a great cheerleader and confidence booster. Jonlaya also returned the wedding gallery in an extremely timely manner and all of the photos were beautiful. She really understood how to take advantage of all the amazing and different backdrops the venue had to offer. We would definitely book LUEM again for any major events!