Wedding photographer based in washington d.c. area
serving the DMV. 2016
I photographed my first wedding in 2016 while pursuing my degree in art, and was immediately struck by the overflow of joy that fills a wedding day. Being surrounded by so much love, emotion, and anticipation made me realize how meaningful these moments truly are.
Before dedicating myself fully to photography, I briefly worked in a corporate environment, but quickly realized my heart was in storytelling through images. What continues to inspire me most is the moment when couples receive their photos and tell me how much they appreciate them. Knowing these images will allow them to revisit the emotions of their day for years to come is incredibly rewarding.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of documenting hundreds of weddings, and my work has been featured in Washingtonian, The Knot, and Novela Weddings. My goal is to preserve the atmosphere of the day—the quiet anticipation, the joyful celebrations, and the subtle moments in between—so that years later, your photographs still feel as meaningful as the day itself.
Villa Li is a Washington DC wedding photographer known for a blend of editorial elegance and genuine storytelling.
ABOUT VILLA
Inspiration?
My love for photography is also shaped by art, movies, fashion, and magazines. When watching a movie, I often find myself paying close attention to the lighting, composition, and framing of each scene—sometimes so much so that my husband jokes I lose track of the storyline. It’s simply how my mind naturally sees the world: through light, color, and visual storytelling.
As a visual enthusiast, I treat my gallery as an exhibition, curating it to provide a pleasant visual experience.
CURATED
I work closely with all my couples to craft a customized timeline according to their needs and ensure that everything is as prepared as possible.
Custmized
Photograph with Care
"Our experience with Villa has been nothing short of magical!"
Our experience with Villa has been nothing short of magical! From the moment my fiancee and I met her, her warmth and positivity could be felt; and it instantly made us feel at ease. Her energy is truly infectious and added so much joy to our engagement shoot.
Not only is she a joy to be around, but her talent behind the lens is unmatched. Every shot she captured turned out beautifully.
I couldn't be happier with our decision to work with Villa!
Evan & Mykaila
"Villa imbued every photo with intimacy and elegance."
She's a complete professional from start to finish, and soooo talented! Her photos were perfectly composed and utterly romantic. Everyone and everything looked absolutely gorgeous, especially in those small moments where Villa found the perfect light, angle, gesture, or expression that captured the emotions of the day. We had a big wedding party in a large venue, and from the early afternoon of preparations until the late evening of dancing, Villa imbued every photo with intimacy and elegance.
Sabrina & David
"My husband and I are very camera-shy, but Villa helped us feel relax"
Villa is a very detail-oriented photographer and it has been amazing to work with her on our special day. My husband and I are very camera-shy, but Villa helped us feel relax, and she got the best angles and the most important moments you will want to look back in the future. We 100% recommend working with Villa!
April & Kai
"She made the entire process very easy"
Villa did an excellent job in capturing beautiful and candid photos throughout our wedding day. She required hardly any direction and knew exactly what to do given the setting, timeline, and weather to give us the best pictures we could have hoped for. She made the entire process very easy.
Emily & Jordan
"BEST decision we made when planning our wedding"
Villa is the BEST decision we made when planning our wedding! She made me feel so special and stunning at my wedding and perfectly captured our beautiful moments. She is super responsive, flexible, and dedicated to her work. We are very pleased with our photos and would definitely recommend her to our friends!
Jay and Ethan
