— BASED IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —

evolving love story

DOCUMENTING YOUR

INTIMATE WEDDINGS |

ELOPEMENTS |

COUPLES

INTIMATE WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS | COUPLES |

to be preserved

YOUR STORY DESERVES

As a wedding and couples photographer, I am a big believer in holding on to all of the little moments that create your love story, especially the ones that often go undocumented and forgotten: the mushy tears, long hugs, forehead kisses, and all of the laughter that comes from spending your life with your person. I am here to help you preserve all of the details that make your love special — whether that is on your wedding day, or a session that’s just for fun. I am a huge advocate for not only documenting your relationship for you to reminisce in the future, but to also encourage you to HAVE FUN in the moment and ENJOY being a human and in love.

I WANT THAT!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

easy going, love adventure & being creative
love warm and intimate imagery
want a guided experience
appreciate a detail-oriented approach
you’re naturally affectionate & snuggly with your partner
dreaming of ditching the pressures of having a bigger/stressful wedding for a more intimate, sentimental, and relaxed experience
just wanna have fun!!!

IF SO, WE ARE PROBABLY A REALLY GOOD FIT

BROWSE OUR SERVICES

I’m so happy that you’re here, on my little corner of the internet. Here, you’ll find that documenting couples and love stories is where my heart is. I would love to meet you, dive into your relationship, and create a personalized experience that generates art that feels like a true representation of you and your story.

It would mean the world to me if you stuck around and got to know me and my work - and inquire if it feels like we would be a good fit.

hey, i’m ciara

LEARN MORE ABOUT CYP

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WHAT CYP

offers

WEDDINGS

Allowing your wedding day to last a lifetime through warm, authentic, and creative imagery.

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ELOPEMENTS

Adventuring with you and your partner to create a fun and meaningful elopement day — and documenting it of course!

LET'S DO IT

PORTRAITS

Diving into your story to help you create sentimental imagery to capture this phase of your life.

I WANT THAT

real stories

REAL LOVE,

“Ciara is amazing, she was so beyond sweet and informative throughout the whole process! our session was so fun and she made my partner and i’s dream gallery come to life! i was in tears when i received the full gallery and my partner was in awe! if you arent booking ciara for photos that last a lifetime then what are you doing??”
Jedah & Hunter | Couples Session
“Ciara was amazing! She knows exactly what to do to make sure you know that every part of you is beautiful inside and out. From her kind words through out my session with her to the moment she delivered the gallery. Every interaction with her was professional and kind. I would highly recommend booking with her!”
— Danielle | Boudoir Session
“Ciara is the best photographer I have worked with! She made my fiancé & I feel so comfortable! I HIGHLY recommend her for all of your photography needs.”
— Madison | Holiday Photos
"The one thing that stood out was Ciara’s professionalism throughout the whole process. From start to finish we felt like we were in good hands being guided through the preparation and process of the photoshoot. I loved that my daughter felt so good about herself as Ciara gave poses and prop suggestions. The experience was amazing and I know we will connect again on future projects!"
— Janei | Grad Session
"I don’t even know where to start.... First of all Ciara is not only an amazing photographer, but an all around amazing PERSON with such a pure soul!! She made capturing the special moments of this new big chapter of our lives something I will NEVER forget! She helped set the mood with her kind words, soothing music, and even kept fixing my hair and outfit the whole time. Best photographer and photo shoot I’ve ever had!!!
— Jessica | Couple Session
“Ciara is absolutely amazing! She was so sweet and extremely helpful in figuring out days and locations. I really appreciated her flexibility and her checking out the spots before to figure out what would look best for the pictures. You can tell that she genuinely loves her job, and her work always reflects the upbeat mood that she sets when taking the pictures!(She also is a great hair fixer!)”
— Shayla | Couple Session
“Ciara is THE go-to person for branding photos, she’s done an amazing job each time - I love receiving my pictures back from her & uploading them to my website and for marketing materials, she is always so considerate to the branding style & vibe I’m trying to go for & provides great ideas/poses! Highly recommend!”
— Alex | Branding Session
"I highly recommend CYP! As a plus size girl I was so nervous that having my pictures taken would highlight things I wasn’t too fond of but it was actually the opposite. Ciara was beyond nice & professional and listened to my concerns and made me feel absolutely beautiful. The photos she took of my fiancé & I were amazing & we can’t wait to have her do our wedding photos."
— Jessica | Engagement Session
“I cannot say enough good things about this boudoir experience! I had so much fun and loved every moment of it. She is so professional and welcoming. From the beginning as we started our correspondence, she was always prompt in responding and checking in with you which I loved. When it came to our time to shoot, she shows you how to pose and gives you good direction so if you feel awkward about posing and what to do with your arms, don’t be because Ciara is with you all of the way. I love the attention to detail she has and she does multiple shots in the studio so you get all the best angles. She also utilizes the studio space wonderfully. My photos came out stunning. I’m so grateful -- thank you for making this an amazing experience. If you’re on the fence about boudoir or doing a photoshoot in general, Ciara Young Photography is the way to go.”
— Karen | Boudoir Session
“Ciara was amazing!!!! I won her couples giveaway so my photos were free, but her prices are totally affordable and way worth it! She was so sweet and made me and my boyfriend feel so comfortable and authentic. The photos were so professional and gorgeous…book with Ciara for the most beautiful photos ever and to feel beautiful too!”
Raina & Yasin | Couples Session
“Ciara was amazing! I was speechless when I saw our gallery! She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time while taking our pictures and really captured the moment! I will definitely be using her in the future and will recommend her to everyone!”
Karissa & Hunter | Couples Session