Craig was terrific! From our engagement session to the ceremony to the creation of our wedding album Craig was responsive and professional, he was truly great to work with. Spiering is a consummate gentleman, with a highly developed sense of decorum and a refined respect for the environment in which he photographs.
I have been entertaining compliments from my entire family on the quality of the pictures, and the courtesy of the man who took them. Just look at these gorgeous Autumn wedding portraits at Skyland Resort during the peak of Fall colors in Virginia! What a beautiful day for a Fall wedding! Jack and Hannah were married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville and then partied into the night with family and friends in Front Royal.
I have been entertaining compliments from my entire family on the quality of the pictures, and the courtesy of the man who took them. Just look at these gorgeous Autumn wedding portraits at Skyland Resort during the peak of Fall colors in Virginia! What a beautiful day for a Fall wedding! Jack and Hannah were married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Gainesville and then partied into the night with family and friends in Front Royal.
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Generally, I photograph the wedding day with a style that is typically called wedding photojournalism. This means that most of the events of the day are documented in an unobtrusive, fly-on-the-wall manner. I do not direct most of the shots.
That said, during certain moments of the day where there is a bit of flexibility (e.g. when getting ready or cutting the cake, ) I may make suggestions of where to stand in order to best take advantage of available light and scenery.
That said, during certain moments of the day where there is a bit of flexibility (e.g. when getting ready or cutting the cake, ) I may make suggestions of where to stand in order to best take advantage of available light and scenery.
My clients are thrilled to receive gorgeous photographs that tell the story of their big day--one amazing and memorable moment at a time. Beyond that, these brides, grooms and their families are delighted with the experience of working with me as I capture each incredible wedding respectfully, through unobtrusive candid coverage and a relaxed portrait style.
My name is Craig Spiering. Meet me here with this 4 minute introduction video and then read on about my style of wedding photography. And, second, I discovered that succeeding in the fast-paced, often stressful world of military photography prepared me well for documenting the roller coaster of the wedding day.
However, you must experience my professionalism and balance of solemnity and fun in order to discover why most of my work comes from referrals and why SP brides and grooms recommend me again and again. I take great pride in creating a faithful record of the wedding day that is classic and beautiful, so that it will not just last fifty years--you'll still be in love with it then.
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Catherine Hyland
Oct 18, 2021
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Craig Spiering is an incredible wedding photographer and we were so overjoyed to have him capture our special day. Our first shoot in the morning was rained out and Craig was able to take ALL of the bridal party photos in a very short time period before the reception. He was so quick and efficient at getting large family groups in shots, herding the bridal party, and capturing sweet moments of my husband and me. We got every shot we wanted and so many more creative ones we had never thought about. He captured candid shots of the guests, family, and bridal party.
Craig is so experienced with wedding
Craig is so experienced with wedding
Michaela Nicoloso
Sep 30, 2021
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I highly recommend Craig Spiering’s photography for his talent and knowledge of how to find and capture the beauty and joy of the wedding, and for his professional and gentle presence. His non-intrusive style made all of us, even my mother, who is often camera-shy, very comfortable having him in the room. At our Catholic ceremony, he was almost invisible and was not a distraction from the solemness of the Mass, while also understanding the Mass well enough to photograph the important moments. He seemed to be available every time I wanted to ask for a photo with someone during the reception, while
Felicity
Apr 29, 2021
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Hiring Craig as the photographer for my wedding was one of the best decisions I ever made. From start to finish, he made working with him a dream come true for a stressed-out bride. He communicated clearly with me throughout the process of choosing a photo package and shot list, worked with me on price, and just generally made it so that I knew I would have nothing to worry about on the wedding day itself.
And I didn't have to worry about anything! Craig stayed in the background during the ceremony, yet still managed to capture so many beautiful shots that I will treasure forever. After the ceremony
And I didn't have to worry about anything! Craig stayed in the background during the ceremony, yet still managed to capture so many beautiful shots that I will treasure forever. After the ceremony
Jim Shanley
Apr 15, 2021
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I highly recommend Spiering Photography. Craig is a gifted artist and was a pleasure to work with. Based on our experience and what I have witnessed with other families, Craig will capture your wedding day with attention to detail, emotions, and an understanding and sensitivity to relationships. Such a professional, it was as if he wasn't there while being everywhere, in the right place at the right time, anticipating moments before they happened.
Louise Deal
Feb 05, 2021
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As someone who has loved photography and cherished family photos her entire life, having beautiful photos to remember my daughter's wedding was a high priority. Thankfully, Craig had been recommended by a friend who also had a January wedding. As soon as I saw his website showcasing his work and philosophy, I knew he'd be exactly what I envisioned, and he did not disappoint! In addition to his responsive communication and professionalism, he was also extremely accommodating with special requests and flexible when we had to change the reception location at the last minute! He put the bride and groom
Kelly Fischer
Sep 26, 2020
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Spiering photography is outstanding! He went above and beyond and did everything and more to make our wedding day special! During our private portraiture, he kept things relaxed and fun. He is phenomenal at taking candid shots without being intrusive. He is also open to suggestions for creative shots and puts the clients' wants and needs first. We highly recommend him!
Ever McKinney
Jul 23, 2020
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Craig Spiering is a fantastic wedding photographer and we are happy to recommend him to other couples. We had a small wedding with very few people in attendance, but he gave our wedding the same level of attention and courtesy that he has clearly given much bigger events. In addition to his professionalism and skill, he is also an incredibly nice person. He put us all at ease as he worked, and he was wonderful with adults as well as the one child we also had in attendance. The resulting photographs are beautiful and exactly what we wanted. We will treasure them for years to come!
Megan Schloemer
Jun 15, 2020
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Craig was absolutely amazing to work with and I am so glad we had him as our photographer! Due to getting married during a pandemic we had to make some changes 2 weeks prior to the wedding and Craig was so kind and flexible with every change. The day of the wedding Craig immediately put everyone at ease and made it fun too! We had a great time taking pictures with him! The pictures turned out beautifully and my husband and I absolutely love them! He really did a beautiful job capturing a day we will never forget!
Theresa Bosnyak
Jun 14, 2020
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Dfedoryka
Jun 06, 2020
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Craig was so easy to work with. As the groom I loved how he was able to walk the line between being friendly and putting me at ease and being professional in getting the shots he needed and getting people to gather and stay focused without being pushy. He made sure the atmosphere stayed joyful and so we were able to get shots with my family (10 kids, 34 nephews and nieces) within five minutes of everyone being gathered. My wife was so pleased with all the photos and we have received many comments on social media asking what Bridal magazine we were posing for. Its been so fun sharing our wedding
