Black and white photo of a guest laughing at a wedding reception held at Cedar Knoll located in Alexandria, Virginia.

 

Testimonials

Kind words from my amazing clients

One of the greatest joys of being a wedding photographer is getting to witness and capture the love, laughter, and unforgettable moments that make each wedding so special. Every couple I work with holds a unique place in my heart, and I’m endlessly grateful for the trust they place in me to tell their story.


Hearing from my couples after their wedding day is always so meaningful. Here are just a few kind words from the wonderful people I’ve had the honor of photographing:

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"After exchanging chats over the phone, we loved how easy it was to speak with her. We wanted to work with a photographer who is as spontaneous as us and she fits perfectly. During our special day, it rained a little outside, but we managed to keep it going and the result came out exquisitely. She made us feel ourselves and has captured the most candid, intimate moments artfully."

 

alex + jess

 

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"She captured many great moments and had a great sense of angles, lighting, and details. All while never getting in the way of the proceedings. If there were certain poses or pictures we wanted to take, no matter how silly, she would take the time to make sure our vision was realized. I highly recommend her for any photography needs and wish her the best of success."

 

Lyra + Fayaz

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"We would give the highest recommendation for Jonlaya for any of your photography needs. Jonlaya went the extra mile getting to know us, listened to our preferences for our wedding photos, and over several months leading up to our wedding and on our special day, Jonlaya became almost like a sister to us which made our photos on our wedding day more intimate and special."

 

Dan + Linda

 

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Colored photo of a couple showing off their wedding rings after having just gotten married at 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."

 

Ben + logan

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Colored photo of an indoor church wedding ceremony held at Christ Church in Georgetown.

"Our photos turned out beautiful! Our photographer captured every step of the wedding day process and the memories that came with it.

I would recommend LUEM to anyone looking for professional and friendly photo service."

 

David + caroline

 

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Colored photo of a couples first dance at the wedding reception venue- Hummingbird Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia.

"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!"

s + K

 

Colored portrait of bride's wedding ring against her silk wedding gown at Cedar Knoll in Alexandria, VA.

 

 

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