Meet Tristen

 

Richmond and Norfolk wedding photographer and faith-based business owner, Tristen Fanning

 

“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” - Vincent Van Gogh

 

Wedding Photographer | Faith Based Business Owner  |  Military Spouse


Tristen is the artist and creative force behind Bowe Photo Co, a  wedding photographer known for timeless, editorial imagery and an intentional approach to documenting wedding days. Based Texas, she serves couples locally and travels nationwide as a destination wedding photographer, capturing celebrations with elegance, reverence, and authenticity.


Her work blends refined fine art wedding photography with honest storytelling, creating images that feel both elevated and deeply personal. With a thoughtful, observant presence, Tristen is known for noticing the quiet moments others might overlook: the anticipation before the ceremony, the embrace of a parent, the sacred promises exchanged at the altar.



The Story Behind Bowe Photo Co.


Bowe Photo Co is more than a business name —it’s a tribute to the family who first believed in Tristen’s creative calling. As the daughter of parents who raised two daughters, the name serves as a meaningful way to carry forward the Bowe family legacy while building something lasting through her work as a Virginia wedding photographer.


Through Bowe Photo Co, Tristen has the privilege of documenting some of life’s most meaningful celebrations—creating heirloom imagery that couples and their families will treasure for generations.


When she isn’t photographing weddings in Virginia or traveling for destination celebrations, Tristen finds inspiration in slow mornings with good coffee, meaningful conversation, and time spent with her husband and their two puppies - Nadia & Bishop.

Wedding rings and delicate white lilies arranged on a sage green surface in soft natural light, captured by Richmond Wedding Photographer
Virginia Beach and Richmond Wedding Photographers capturing Georgetown, Texas Engagement session
Richmond and Destination Wedding Photographer capturing a sunrise Engagement session at The Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.
Virginia Beach and Richmond Proposal Photographer
Virginia Beach and Richmond and Destination wedding photographer captures bridals in Rosemary Beach, Florida
Hands holding orange cocktails garnished with citrus slices against white lace fabric at a wedding reception.
Virginia Beach and Richmond Wedding Photographer capturing cocktail hour under a Rosemary Beach sunset
United States Naval Academy Engagement Session in Annapolis Maryland Captured by Bowe Photo Co.
Kind words from

Nolan J.

"Tristen was absolutely incredible. She was so assertive and kind during our engagement photos and our entire wedding day. She made both my wife and I feel so special which is what really matters. She sent us a ton of photos as sneak peaks literally two days after our wedding and they were amazing! So glad that we were able to have a Christ-centered wedding with a photographer that loves Jesus as well. Wouldn’t have chosen anyone else! Thank you dearly Tristen!"

March 2025 Groom