Meet Zaida
Your Northern Virginia wedding and family photographer
Hi, I’m Zaida — a Northern Virginia wedding and family photographer based in Fredericksburg, VA, serving couples and families across Northern Virginia and beyond. I’m here for more than just taking photos—I’m here to guide you, support you, and make the entire experience feel easy so you can actually be present and enjoy your day. I’m a wife and a mom of two (they’re my everything), and I deeply value connection, family, and the moments that matter most. Originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in Puerto Rico, I bring a warmth and perspective rooted in genuine human connection—so you don’t just get beautiful photos, you get something you’ll feel every time you look back on them.
VIRGINIA BASED WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
EFFORTLESS . INTENTIONAL . REAL
I’m not about stiff, awkward poses.
I’m here to create something that actually feels like you.
I’ll guide you when you need it, but I also give space for moments to unfold naturally—because that’s where the magic is. The quiet in-between, the laughter you didn’t plan, the way you look at each other when you forget the camera is even there.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will guide you, support you, and capture your story in a way that truly feels like you—I’d love to be part of it.
I’m a wedding photographer based in the DMV area, documenting weddings across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia with a focus on natural, editorial, and candid moments.
THINGS THAT I LOVE
THE BEACH
TACOS
ICE CREAM
PLANTS
TROPICAL WEATHER
SUNSET
ROMANTIC MOVIES
TRAVEL
DRINKING WATER
DESSERTS
NETFLIX
HOMEMADE FOOD
What I care about most
CONNECTION OVER PERFECTION
MOMENTS OVER POSES
FEELING OVER FORM
HONEST OVER STAGED
PRESENCE OVER PRESSURE
“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
I’m not just here to take photos—I’m here to support you through the entire experience.
I help you build a timeline that actually works.
I guide you so you never feel awkward.
I keep things calm so you can stay present.
I capture moments as they naturally unfold.
So you don’t just walk away with beautiful photos—you walk away with an experience that felt easy and meaningful.
