The Best Wedding Photographers in Dowell, MD

The Best Wedding Photographers in Dowell, MD

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531 Wedding Photographers in Dowell, MD

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Victoria Selman Photographer 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Dowell, MD

We are Victoria & Hunter, a married photography & videography duo. Our style is simple and organic, capturing your real emotions & personalities in artful imagery. We currently call Maryland home and love traveling across states, borders, & seas to tell your story. We believe that life is best enjoyed with others, so drop us a line and let’s be friends! *Please contact us directly through our website.

We couldn’t have asked for a better team than Victoria and her husband for our wedding day. From start to finish, they were not only incredibly talented but also brought the perfect balance of professionalism and laid-back energy that made us feel completely at ease. Victoria has an incredible eye, capturing candid moments with such artistry that every photo feels alive with emotion. Her calm and friendly demeanor made taking photos an absolute joy, even for those of us who are a bit camera shy (aka me!) Her husband, as the videographer, was equally amazing. Together, they worked seamlessly, blending into the background while capturing every special moment. The final product was more than we could have ever imagined. If you're looking for a team that is both talented and an absolute pleasure to work with, Victoria and her husband are it!
Molly, 3 months ago
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The Lauren Louise Collective 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I was born and raised in a quiet seaside town on the South Shore of Long Island. I grew up in a place where good, strong love grows with parents who have been together since they were 16 years old. They taught me that true love grows in the face of hardship and, as strong believers in their faith, that love is, indeed, patient and kind. And so as soon as I realized that wedding photography didn’t have to be posed and mechanical; that I could shoot weddings from a more organic and authentic lens; that I could document a story, not direct one, I was hooked!

Having a good photographer was one of my priorities for my wedding. I knew the day was going to be a whirlwind and I wanted to be able to look back and at least have one photo where my eyes weren’t closed or something. Lauren absolutely delivered — I don’t think we’ve ever looked as good in pictures and I know I probably won’t again!! Lauren also recommended Elizabeth for our day-of coordinator and I don’t know what we would have done without her — I definitely would have lost my mind, of that I’m sure. First, I can’t overstate the importance of finding a photographer with whom you have a good rapport — Lauren has this charisma where you instantly feel at ease and like you’ve known her your whole life. It frankly made me less nervous and I think that translates really well in the photos. She’s also a master of making you look the best in posed photos - giving little positioning directions that you look elegant without looking stiff. Every time I look at the pictures I’ll notice another candid moment that Lauren managed to capture or simply marvel at how she somehow can translate emotion in a still picture — I find myself smiling and definitely not crying (jk definitely crying) because you can FEEL what we were feeling in these photos. Second, get you a planner who is superhuman. Elizabeth took over six weeks (!) before the wedding and it was like a literal weight was lifted from my shoulders. At our first meeting she went through her checklist (and mine bc of course I had my own) and said “I’ll take care of it” to literally everything... and then...did?? I was fully prepared to have to follow up with vendors and micromanage but I basically didn’t have to do anything. It was magical. Elizabeth and her team did so much work and went above and beyond in literally every way to ensure we had a perfect day. Anyway, if you’re struggling with choosing a photographer because there are 72525 million to choose from, and you like the style of Lauren’s photos, go for it ASAP. Lauren is incredible and I feel so lucky that we were able to work with her. And if you need a day-of coordinator (or a full blown wedding planner!) pick Elizabeth - she has the eye for design and the capability to pull it off and pull it off well!
Emily + M., 5 years ago
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Vanessa Bennish Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I’m Vanessa, a Gaithersburg, MD-based couple + wedding photographer for the wildly in-love. My life was changed by love. Seriously, rocked, rumbled, wrecked, repeat. Okay, it might sound dramatic, but my relationship with my now-husband has truly changed my world and soul for the better. We were lil baby high school sweethearts turned long distance when my husband joined the Marine Corps, and our journey together means absolutely everything to me. I know yours does too, and getting to capture it is the hugest joy and honor.

Vanessa was fantastic! Start to finish, she was so committed to making sure she captured our wedding how we wanted. She is fun and easygoing, which made working with her a breeze. Amongst the chaos of a wedding day, it’s so important to have a photographer who is cool, calm, and collected. Vanessa and Patrick were both dedicated to capturing the planned photos (diligently checking off each photo in a shot list) and unplanned candids throughout the night. Thank you Vanessa! Highly highly recommend!!
Kevin W., 6 months ago
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Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,895
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Nancy Anderson Cordell Photography specializes in making life’s fleeting moments last forever. Through thoughtful artistry, this award-winning photographer documents every instant of the special day, capturing the beauty frame by frame. Over the years, clients have put their trust in Nancy to preserve their most momentous events. With her affable nature, she immediately puts people at ease, allowing her to snap them at their natural best. She possesses an innate talent for taking people’s dreams and transforming them into artistic, emotionally charged vignettes that are as vibrant as the day she first took them.

Nancy has worked at our venues many times and is always wonderful to work with.
Laura Stokes, 3 years ago
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Paula da Silva Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Our goal is to freeze the most candid and natural moments of your day/session into forever memories. Our goal is to customize a wedding day package that meet your needs and gets you as excited as we are for your special day.

I can’t say enough great things about Paula! From start to finish, she exceeded all of our expectations. Paula was not only professional but also incredibly talented, capturing moments that we will cherish forever. The attention to detail and creativity in each shot truly stood out. We were amazed at how seamlessly she managed to capture the essence of our special day without ever feeling intrusive. The final photos were absolutely stunning, delivered promptly, and beautifully edited. The customer service was also top-notch; she was responsive, accommodating, and genuinely cared about ensuring we were happy with the final product. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be recommending Paula to everyone we know. If you’re looking for a photographer who can turn your memories into art, look no further!
Rachel P., 4 months ago
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John Bartenhagen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I work closely with you before and during the ceremony to ensure your vision comes to life. I aim to capture both traditional and candid moments of your day, from wedding party photos, to cutting the cake, to the unexpected glances and grins shared between you and the love of your life.

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John was an amazing photographer for our wedding! He was easy to work with in the planning stages and had great ideas for poses and combinations we should do. Day of, he was prompt and everywhere all at once! During the reception, I would turn around and find him getting the perfect shot. We had 115 guests and John got good pictures of all of them!
Dorothy N., 2 years ago
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Pluvia Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience. Contact us directly to customize your desired wedding photo and/or video package.

Pluvia Studios was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, their communication was prompt and professional. Jaydee and his team were incredibly accommodating, even with our short notice request. On the day of the wedding, their attention to detail and ability to capture all the special moments was truly impressive. The final photos exceeded our expectations - a simple wedding ceremony looked truly extravagant thanks to their expert skills. Pluvia Studios provided an extra photographer to ensure no angle was missed, and even gave us an additional free hour of coverage. Jaydee was always just a phone call away, answering all our questions without delay. We are so grateful to Pluvia Studios for helping make our wedding day extra special.
Khristine C., 4 months ago
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Courtney Hathaway Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Born & raised on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, I've been capturing love stories for over 15 years. I've been married to my high school sweetheart for over 10 years, and raising our two sweet boys on this little sandbar we call home is a dream come true. While we are based on the OBX, we happily serve couples on the Outer Banks and Beyond, and enjoy spending the winter months in Costa Rica.

From our first inquiry, Courtney Hathaway Photography was incredibly responsive, informative, and professional in every aspect. She took the time to understand our vision and provided helpful guidance throughout the planning process. On the wedding day, Courtney and her team blended seamlessly into the background, capturing elegant, timeless, and stunning photos that we will cherish forever. Since our wedding Courtney has captured every milestone in our families lives. She’s been there to capture our engagement, wedding, newborn photos and Christmas cards! We wouldn’t have anyone else!
Lisa H., 3 months ago
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Bethany Aubre Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Dowell, MD
  • Offer

It is so nice to have you here! I am a Charlottesville Washington DC and Virginia Wedding Photographer who creates artful film-inspired imagery with a combination of timeless editorial and hybrid candid photography that recreates tangible memories of what matters most: you and your authentic love story. With a passion for wanderlust and most importantly my family, I know that life's most cherished moments are fleeting. It's an honor to create emotional love-story centered heirlooms that can be passed down for generations to come.

Working with Bethany from the very beginning was an absolutely incredible experience. Wedding planning can be stressful, but she took out 100% of the stress when it came to photography. Bethany is so energetic, organized, and kind. Words cannot describe how impressed I was by her attention to detail, her decisive and quick thinking as she arranged setups for poses and came up with ideas for shots in a matter of seconds. My entire bridal party was even amazed by her eye for detail and skillful work as she captured portraits and moments from the day. I felt like I was able to sit back and relax, knowing she had everything under control. She was by far my favorite professional I worked with while planning my wedding. I truly cannot recommend Bethany or her work highly enough.
Victoria Bender, 7 months ago
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Stag & Arrow 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

the passion lies in preserving the genuine emotions, the stolen glances, and the laughter shared between soulmates. I understand that your wedding day is a collection of the sweetest, fleeting moments, and my mission is to artfully capture each one, allowing you to relive the magic for years to come. it’s all about you, after all. its your story, I’m just capturing it.

We are the Cashmans were outstanding! They have photographed two events for us and the quality of their work was incredible. Incredibly nice and friendly! They do a great job taking the time to understand what works best for you and then deliver it! Very happy we were able to work with them!
La Marmotta LLC, 2 years ago
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Avery McCoy Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of the Pittsburgh area, but don't let location deter you. There's nothing I love more than people in their element. I will happily meet you wherever you are.

Avery McCoy Photo was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer. Avery's direct, compassionate and thoughtful communication style put us at ease. Her moody, creative, and playful style resulted in stunning photos that truly captured the spirit of our special day. Avery is so kind and sweet - she made even those of us who are uncomfortable with cameras feel relaxed and natural. I was so happy to have not only an amazing photographer there with us, but a friend. You won't regret having Avery be a part of your wedding day!
Hannah, a month ago
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PAPERBOYS 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,995
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Paperboys is a boutique wedding film/photo agency located on the ‘skirtz of Washington D.C. We started down this regal road in 2014 and we have the mountain of harddrives to prove it! We’re a collaborative team of filmmakers and photographers who live for making amazing things for the world’s most friggin’ amazing couples. When we started this business on a wing and a prayer, we quickly realized that working alone is not a ton of fun - some would say, it’s for the birds. So, we grew our team and that’s when things really started to come to life.

Hiring Nate with the Paperboys team might have been the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning process. My husband and I are (very picky) creatives by nature and trade so we knew that we wanted to be very intentional about our choice of photographer for our special day. Our venue was a historic hotel that requires you to work with one of their select partners, something we initially were a little hesitant about due to its inherent limitations. Most partners listed had very technically beautiful photos but nothing that excited us creatively. Until we saw their most recent partner addition: Paperboys. We loved the playfulness, talent, and imagination that was deeply valued with the team and quickly connected with our photographer Nate both creatively and socially. It was apparent that he truly loved his craft and was easy to communicate our vision with, always making sure to ask helpful questions and take the time to study our provided resource materials. Without prompting or extra charge, he also opted to bring his own film camera to snap some artsy film shots on the actual day, an above and beyond move that shows how much he genuinely just loves what he does. The finished photos absolutely exceeded expectations. His signature style we loved shone through while also managing to capture the exact essence of what we were hoping for stylistically. And as someone who specifically struggles with body confidence and anxiety, he was able to make me feel safe by providing a calm presence and plenty of posing guidance. This allowed me to truly just exist and enjoy the day, which is something I genuinely wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to manage, and therefore the most wonderful gift in and of itself. TLDR: Just hire Paperboys already and thank me later! You’re welcome.
Kelsey B., 7 months ago
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Ricke Herbert Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Effortless Authentic Storytelling Welcome! If you’re searching for romantic, airy images with bright pastel tones, or vibrant, iconic, true-to-color photography—you’re in the right place. I’m Erick Herbert, a destination wedding photographer in DC, Maryland, and Los Cabos, dedicated to capturing your love story with authenticity and ease.

We hired RickeHerbert Photography for our wedding in Maryland, and it was one of the best decisions we made! From the initial consultation to the final gallery, everything was seamless. Erick has an amazing ability to capture raw, authentic emotions without making the photos feel staged. The day of the wedding, he was professional yet so easygoing that it felt like having a friend around. The attention to detail and ability to put everyone at ease was remarkable. When we received our photos, we were blown away. The moments captured were pure magic—laughs, tears, and all the little details we didn’t even notice on the day. We can’t recommend RickeHerbert Photography enough for anyone looking for timeless, heartfelt wedding photos.
Othoniel P., a month ago
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Anna Romani Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I am more than just a wedding photographer. I am also your hype woman, go-to for all wedding planning questions and day-of help, and #1 cheerleader during the wedding planning process. Ask any of my past couples... I will definitely be on the dance floor at your reception! I pride myself on helping my clients feel comfortable in front of my lens. You would not believe how many times clients have told me they don't like taking photos or "aren't photogenic," and then end up loving their photos! I am based in the DC area, and central Texas.

I can't say enough great things about Anna! She took photos for our wedding welcome party, and they are gorgeous - she got the lighting perfect (and it was challenging in a dark room!), got every shot I even imagined, and turned around sneak peeks truly the SAME evening! I was so pleased with the entire process from start to finish and would recommend Anna to anyone looking for a photographer!
Grace C., 6 months ago
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Framemoment Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Combining influences from the world of fashion, photojournalism and traditional schools of art photography, Framemoment Photography illustrate an exclusive breathtaking approach to our work. fresh innovative look alters change from standard event photography that typically appears in compilations and albums. Often described as striking, spontaneous and sometimes edgy, our gallery-worthy images push the limits of conventional event photography, providing each one of their clients with a personalized and visionary final product.

Akio and his team were consummate professionals for all of our photography needs (engagement photos, scheduling, organizing timelines, wedding photos, etc). He and Boris did a phenomenal job of making us, our guests, and our families feel special and valued throughout the entire wedding day. The fact that they included a livestream of our ceremony for those that could not attend meant the world to us. If any couple is in need of a wedding photographer, they should look no further than Framemoment Photography!
Cynthia & S., 2 months ago
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Basit Studio 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I would like to introduce myself and my incredible journey. I started my photography journey over a decade ago, and have met many wonderful and amazing people, that have allowed and trusted me to capture some unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. I am a published and award-winning photographer featured in bridal magazines and publications. I studied photography and filmmaking in NYC and worked with photographers from the fashion industry and also all around the world. I stay away from your boring cliche wedding photography style and consider my work as an art and unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the pleasure of collabing with Basit Studio in an event and they were very easy to work with along with providing us with beautiful pictures and videos for our business. We were in constant communication prior to the event on the team's arrival time and setup timing. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for photo and video team. They are reliable, professional and amazing at what they do.
Decoreklect, a year ago
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Sincerely Jules Studio 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Dowell, MD

WHO I AM: hi, i'm jules!! a wedding photographer originally from denver, colorado - serving couples all around colorado, maryland, kansas + everywhere in between and around! i live where my husbands job in college athletics takes us, so i meet wonderful couples all over the country! the days i'm not behind the camera (or computer!) are spent at breweries with my husband grayson and our pup mack! we love colorado winters and ski + snowboard our snow days away! i love photographing special moments between couples, from the snuggly days on the couch with your pups to your wedding day with family + friends surrounding!

I cannot recommend Sincerely Jules Studio enough!! She was truly the most amazing photographer, she is beyond talented and so patient! Jules made us feel so comfortable and captured all of the moments we asked. She is so organized and planned out each photo that we wanted. If you can book with her I promise you won't regret it!
Sydney T., a year ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Dowell, MD

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

Awarded Best of Zola
When you elope in the middle of a pandemic, it matters all the more that you love your photographer--since they'll be the only other person at your wedding. :) And in short, we couldn't be happier that ours was Shawnee. She has such a gift and a love for the work she does—and it shows. We knew she was the right person from the moment we met on Zoom--she is warm and kind, asked all the right questions, and instantly put us at ease. My partner and I eloped at the end of October 2020 in DC, just before the election. It was a whirlwind moment for so many reasons, especially as a queer couple. And it mattered to us that the person who captured those treasured memories, really understood what that moment meant to us. Everyone who sees our photos marvels at how wonderful they are—and no doubt we look great, but Shawnee’s warmth and direction and stellar eye really made all the difference. Vibing with your photographer matters—we’re so grateful to have found one with such grace and as much love for her art as Shawnee. <3
Adiel & R., 4 years ago
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Ashlee Zimmerman Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Hello, congratulations on your engagement! So happy you've found me! Weddings are such a special time for you, the newly engaged couple and all of your family & friends. I want to celebrate your love and make it so you can relive it for years and years to come! I want you to see yourselves shining through your photos and not me, the photographer. I want you to be comfortable and completely relaxed for your whole wedding day. I promise to keep things fun, upbeat, and sometimes more important I promise to capture every little detail but still make sure that you enjoy every part of the day that you have worked so very hard to create!

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding videographer, I've worked with many, many photographers over the years so you can trust me when I say that you should hire Ashlee to photograph your wedding! She is great at posing photos even if you aren't super comfortable in front of a camera. I could also tell that she's very experienced because she is able to work very efficiently which allows you to get more photos without missing out on the other parts of your wedding day! Reach out to her today and you won't regret it!
Seth Umbenhauer, a year ago
Lightwave Event Artists 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves Dowell, MD
  • Offer

Lightwave is completely customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with artists based on your unique event, vision, and budget. Our services include Photography, Videography, Live Music, DJ, Lighting, Photo Booth, and Other services for Weddings, Corporate Events, Parties, and more. We operate across the USA, Canada, & Europe, and travel around the world.

FIVE STARS!! I knew my wedding day was going to fly by and I wouldn’t be able to witness every moment so having a good videographer was one of the most important things on my list. I felt discouraged with how much videographers seemed to cost though, until I booked Silver Arrow Band and saw you could also book videography services through them with a 10% discount when you booked both. I watched a few of their videos and was blown away, it was everything I was looking for! We did the full package of two videographers, full ceremony, speeches, and dance coverage, and the best part - drone footage! Our venue Saltwater Farm Vineyard is on a beautiful estuary and I was really hoping to cover both the nature and the important moments of our big day. The videographers were amazing to work with. They were both so kind, helpful, and made sure to capture every moment big or small. They had the groom and officiant properly mic’d up so they could capture every word. The teaser, the highlight reel, and the fully ceremony and speeches are incredible! They were able to capture all of our favorite moments. It was also so great seeing how much fun our guests were having. I promise your money is well spent if you book Lightwave Event Artists!
Jessica S., a month ago
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ValCinema Weddings | Photo 

3.0

  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Dowell, MD

ValCinema Weddings was founded in 2017 by two people with a passion for making wedding videos with a cinematic feel available within the SouthEastern regional area. Fast forward to 4 years later, and ValCinema is now a fast growing, full-service wedding videography and photography business with the goal to make beautiful story-driven, cinematic wedding films available to everyone across the United States. Because Everyone Deserves To Remember their wedding day.

ValCinema Weddings Photo was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. They were quick to respond to all of our questions and inquiries, and did an amazing job of putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly spectacular - the photos they captured of our special day are breathtaking and we couldn't be happier. On top of that, we felt like we got an incredible value, as their services were very reasonably priced. ValCinema Weddings Photo helped make our wedding day run so smoothly and efficiently, and we are so grateful for the incredible memories they were able to capture for us.
Phaedra V., 3 months ago
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Alex Simone Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Alex is a wedding and portrait photographer based in Washington DC. She creates classic and timeless images that feel effortless. Her work is influenced by her many family photo albums like her grandmother's wedding album. Alex is inspired by the love and genuine moments that are shared between loved ones.

From the moment we booked Alex Simone Photography, we knew we were in great hands. Alex's communication style is professional yet personal, and she was incredibly efficient in guiding us through the process. The quality of their work is simply amazing - they captured the most stunning shots of our engagement and wedding day. Alex is so thorough in her approach, and we felt comfortable and at ease working with her. If you book with Alex Simone Photography, you can be confident you are working with a true professional who will make your special day even more perfect. 10 out of 10, we highly recommend Alex and her team!
Kelcey C., a month ago
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Jenna Gallo Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,400
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Serving couples who are inspired by film and authentic moments, while capturing the genuine emotions and small details of your special day. Soft | organic | timeless | Infused with lots of romance | & filled with light ✨ Based in the Washington DC, Virginia & East Coast Area

Best Wedding Photographer EVER! I can't put into words how wonderful Jenna is and how much my husband and I loved having her photograph our wedding! Photography was very important to us and the images Jenna captured on our wedding day are nothing short of a dream! We knew shortly after meeting with her that we were a great personality match and she's someone we'd enjoy spending our wedding day with. Leading up to our wedding, Jenna was very supportive and willing to meet with us to discuss details. We had already had engagement photos done by the time we met with Jenna, so we met her in person for the first time on our big day but it felt like we already knew each other. She was so flexible and positive throughout the day (which did include some surprise rain showers, putting us a bit on edge). She really listened to us and understood what we were looking for and was just so fun to have around on our wedding day- all our family and friends loved her. Jenna continued to communicate regularly from our wedding up until our gallery was ready. She provided some sneak peeks quickly, and was even willing to edit and send a few specific photos in the timeframe while she was editing. We could not love our gallery more - especially the film photos! Highly recommend Jenna for wedding photography - she's awesome and you will have nothing to worry about on your big day!
Jenna C., 6 months ago
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Erin Winter Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I am so excited you're here! My name is Erin, and I'm your Washington DC area wedding photographer. I'm a sucker for stunning natural light, and have a passion for preserving precious moments and everyday beauty. Big smiles, infectious laughter, colorful flowers and the clinking of champagne glasses are just a few of my favorite things.

I found Erin through another DC wedding photographer who wasn't available on my wedding day but highly recommended her based on their similar photography style: classic and elegant. These adjectives were exactly what I wanted for our wedding day - someone who can capture our big day, while also finding beauty in the smallest details to the grandest backdrop. When I shared her work with a number of photographers, they quickly identified Erin's work was exceptional. After our first video call, I found Erin so easy to talk to and knew that I could trust her on our big day. When we first started to work with her on our engagement photo shoot, Erin was so fun and made us look so effortlessly beautiful. I was terrified of looking awkward, but she knew all the ways to make us look natural and elegant. Erin was also prompt in getting us our engagement photos since we wanted to share them on our wedding website; many of our friends and family were shocked by how amazing we looked in the DC landmarks. Weeks before the wedding, Erin went to our venues to get a feel of the atmosphere and to figure out if there would be any other issues (such as other conflicting events that would impact our wedding party photo shoot). Her attention-to-detail and making sure she was familiar with the locations truly made me feel like she was going above and beyond! Fast forward on the wedding day, Erin and her team arrived on-time and worked seamlessly with the vendors and the wedding party to ensure both my husband and I can focus on each other. She knew how to guide the wedding party and our families during our photo shoot, making sure everyone looked their best! One memory comes to mind was when a bridesmaid pointed out: "Wow your photographer is willing to get her flats wet in the Portrait Gallery's water scrim so that she can get the best angle of us..." This is exactly what I mean that Erin was delivering top-notch quality service! After the wedding party, family and couple portrait photo shoot, Erin and her team worked quietly in the background making sure they were capturing us perfectly during our ceremony. We also had a tea ceremony as part of our cocktail hour and Erin did a phenomenal job photographing the ornate details of my culture. One of the next most important part of our wedding was the reception - which she took dreamy classic photographs of us, our guests, along with the finer details of the flowers, cake and the whole elegant vibe. It was all so surreal to see the photos captured so perfectly. From Erin's quick turn-around in getting our photos back (less than two months!) to her amazing and positive attitude, I am so relieved and blessed to have Erin as our wedding photographer. If you decide on Erin, you will be in good hands.
Lisa H and R., 4 months ago
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Daniela Zapata Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Daniela Zapata Photography is dedicated to capturing joy in every frame, and love in every moment. The DZP wedding experience includes thoughtful timeline planning, stress-free posing, and professional guidance every step of the way. I did my job right if your grandkids fight over your wedding photos one day (in a loving way, of course).

We chose Daniela to photograph our wedding day – she was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish! When we were deciding to book with her, she took time to understand our vision and make sure we were a good fit. Daniela came prepared and organized to every meeting, crafting our shot list and what we wanted to capture for our big day. Daniela took time to come to the rehearsal dinner and took fantastic candid photos. On the big day, Daniela and her second photographer Kranthi were so helpful – capturing getting ready and the big moments before during and after the ceremony. The photos turned out incredible – they captured our vision and our day perfectly. Daniela’s energy was also fantastic; she brought a bright and energetic vibe that made her a delight to work with. We would recommend Daniela for ANY event – she is a fantastic photographer and you will not regret choosing her.
Sam T., 3 months ago
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Christian Nwosu Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Hi I'm Christian! I am a wife, and mother of four who loves any adventure with a passport involved. I am a huge travel junky who loves exploring new places, food, and culture. I fell in love with photography while traveling the world as a child. Years later, I tell the unqiue love stories of stylish, wanderlust couples, who are madly in love. I absolutely love photographing weddings and the relationships I build with the couples I serve. On wedding days you can catch me with two cameras on each hip making sure that every detail is captured.

I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Christian Nwuso Photography as her makeup artist for a client project. As a photographer, Christian proved her ability to be an asset to any client or project that she has worked on. Christian is diligent and extremely committed to her work. Her professionalism and organizational skills became apparent when we worked together due to an extremely tight schedule for the day. I witnessed how she was able to smooth out the “kinks” when scheduling delays occurred which allowed the day to run in a more efficient manner. Christian delivered proactive solutions in a highly stressful situation, which resulted in a positive response and work environment. Christian has demonstrated reliability, trustworthiness and has an excellent work ethic and passion for photography. I am constantly impressed with her dedication to her craft as well as her clients. I have witnessed her go above and beyond for them. In addition to these great qualities, Christian has displayed great enthusiasm and initiative; she has excellent people’s skills and has a very friendly and outgoing personality. I am sure that she will be a highly talented asset to any prospective client. Christian has an abundance of positive qualities and I respect her greatly. I felt honored to be asked to provide this recommendation and hope that the information that I provided helps to understand what an outstanding professional Christian Nwuso really is.
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Jelo Pacana Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I'm Jelo Pacana a dedicated wedding and portrait photographer based in New York City. My style in my photography is to create a fun and joyful atmosphere, especially in wedding and event photography.From the very start of my photography career, I had a deep love of capturing the beauty and emotions of weddings and events. I'm not only taking pictures for my own benefit but I also shares my passion and love for my craft with my clients.

Jelo Pacana Photo was an incredible choice for our wedding photographer. From the very first conversation, their communication was great - they were always on time, reliable, and incredibly responsive to our questions and needs. On the day of the wedding, they captured all the best memories of our special day, going above and beyond our expectations. The quality of their work was simply epic - the photos they took are stunning and truly capture the love and joy of our wedding. We are so grateful to have worked with Jelo Pacana Photo and would recommend them to any couple looking for an amazing wedding photographer.
KAye Antiza M., 12 hours ago
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Gabrielle Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Gabrielle is a DC-based wedding and portrait photographer who strives to create timeless images with an editorial edge. She believes that every love story deserves to be told, and approaches every session and wedding with reverence and passion.

Gabrielle is the absolute most magical photographer. We could not be more honored to have her capture the most incredible day of our lives. She has a brilliant, bubbly personality that makes her a dream to work with and her pictures are simply magical. As someone who has struggled with body image issues my whole life, there is not enough gratitude I can share for her incredible work. I have never felt as beautiful as I have when seeing her pictures. Every photo we have by her people emphatically declare that it looks like its a magazine cover. She captures lighting in such a breathtaking, pure way. Her pictures are taken with intention, and capture the real feelings of the moment. Every single picture from our wedding captures our raw joy in such a powerful way. One of our favorite parts of her style is her spectacular job capturing skin tone and complexion in the perfect lighting— something that was so important to us as an interracial couple. Gabrielle’s passion and joy for her work is so clear— she actually cannot help herself but start editing as soon as she can. She has sent us absolutely stunning pictures far earlier than we ever expected them. It is so clear that she is in love with her craft, and that love is such a magical force. We are grateful beyond expression to have worked with such a spectacular human and artist. She has taken pictures of us that will forever be our favorites— pictures that will last our lifetimes as the most precious moments we have shared. We could not be more thankful.
Evelyn K., 2 years ago
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Yvette Saddler Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

I love weddings! I love how one single event can be done is so many unique ways to fit each couple and their story. My favorite things to capture during the day are the little details you incorporate to make the day truly yours. My approach is to capture emotion and as much candid interaction and love as possible on your big day while incorporating romantic and fun poses in between.

Yvette arrived early at the location without being asked to scope out spots for cute pictures, she was very kind, fun, and easy to work with. She did not even get the opportunity to meet us before the event, but she just jumped right in and started shooting. We have not seen all the photos yet but the sneak peaks we have gotten were gorgeous, and I’m sure the others will be the same.
Caitlin R., a year ago
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WM.COOK Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

WM.COOK Photography is a wedding and special event photography and videography company operating out of Damascus, MD. Owner and lead photographer William Cook is a talented storyteller who takes great joy in sharing his passion and artwork with clients on their wedding day. On the day of your event, William will create a comfortable and welcoming environment that allows you to let your personality shine through. Your finished images can be made available to you in the form of high-resolution digital files, photo prints, and wedding albums.

Bill spent 12 hours with our family on my son's wedding day. He took pre-wedding pictures, as well as ceremony, reception and send-off photos. Bill took the time in advance to understand what the bride and groom wanted. He captured imaginative photographs that are both beautiful and meaningful. Some are simply jaw-dropping. Bill worked tirelessly that day and was seemingly everywhere all at once. He earns our highest possible recommendation.
Betty U., 2 years ago
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Courtney Paige Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Hi I’m Courtney!👋 I love people, Jesus, and traveling! I’ve photographed over 160 weddings in my 7+ year photography career. I am a directive & personable photographer who captures bright, contrasted, candid, and warm images. I am the type of person who can make friends with anyone! My desire is to make you feel comfortable, have fun, and be stress-free! I am a take charge kinda girl, so I will tell you exactly where to go, what time, and pose you in a way that’s natural for your to interact in your love for one another.

Courtney is an amazing photographer and an amazing person!! We so enjoyed working with her and will cherish the moments she captured forever!
Andrea A., a year ago
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Katie Harmis Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Hi Everyone! I am so happy that you are here! I am a photographer in the DMV area but I am available for travel among states and worldwide! I am passionate about telling your love story, documenting the authentic and candid moments that unfold throughout the day.

We cannot say enough great things about Katie! We booked her for both engagement pictures as well as our wedding. We took our engagement photos at the beach when it was still pretty cold out. During our session she got into the water to take the perfect shot, and the pictures turned out amazing! She is down to earth, easy to work with, and very accommodating. We never felt like it was an awkward photoshoot. She made it feel like we were just hanging out, being ourselves, and having fun. We cannot stop looking at our engagement and wedding photos. Our families really enjoyed her too. We highly recommend working with her and have already recommended her to others.
Mark + M., 10 months ago
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Francesca Cardoza Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Dowell, MD

As a wedding photographer, I focus on capturing the fun and genuine emotions that unfold throughout your special day. While striving to create stunning images that tell a story of the love felt by the couple and their loved ones on the wedding day. My goal is to not only provide beautiful photographs, but also to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all, allowing my couples to be themselves while I capture those candid moments that truly reflect the authenticity of the occasion.

Francesca is wonderful to work with. She is creative, artistic, professional and extremely sweet. She makes people feel at ease with the photoshoots. I have worked with her a few times and I highly recommend her. Not only she is talented, she is a wonderful human being.
Alice Tran Photography, 2 years ago
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The Story Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Dowell, MD

The Story Weddings transcends the ordinary & elevates the extraordinary into unforgettable memories where every photo is a masterpiece that reflects the spirit of each couple & love story with timeless elegance. Our photographs capture intimate moments that treasure & honor the sacred bond of love & union. With an eye for symbolic details we create vivid soulful images that reveal the subtle genuine beauty within At The Story Weddings we redefine both traditional & modern wedding photography with a blend of documentary & editorial-style imagery merging a background in fashion & music photography into our classic style & art of storytelling.

She is AMAZING. I have known and worked with them for many years now. I would not have anyone else do my photos. So easy and fun. The complete experience was a joy. I highly recommend Her.
Eugene N., 6 months ago
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Maddy Williams Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Dowell, MD

Hi I'm Maddy! I’m a Virginia native whose love of her camera took her on an adventure into entrepreneurship. I accidentally stumbled into wedding photography thanks to some family friends, and ended up leaving my career as a consultant to pursue my passion. I’m not afraid to admit that I’m a perfectionist and a little bit Type A, but take pride in how that makes me into a great wedding photographer. I thrive in fast-paced environments and love the energy of a wedding day that keeps me on my toes. My attention to detail allows me to go above and beyond when it comes to helping you prepare and capturing your wedding day.

We absolutely loved working with Maddy! She was professional, talented, and made us feel so comfortable during our photoshoots. She truly nailed the sweet romance we were trying to achieve through our pictures. Our package also included an engagement session and the photos came out beautiful! We had an incredible selection to choose for our save the date and website photos. Maddy’s system is also so easy to use. She uploads all photos online and gives you the option to download into a Google Photos album so it makes sharing with friends and family incredibly simple. In the days leading up to our wedding, Maddy was organized and helpful, even prepared for the rainfall predicted for our wedding! The day turned out gorgeous and so did our pictures. We are so happy we chose Maddy to capture our big day and I know you will too!
Emily & M., 5 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Dowell, MD

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Dowell, MD?

A Dowell, MD wedding photographer ranges from $350 to $8,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Dowell, MD offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Dowell, MD?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include The Pros Weddings, Ashley Cynthia Photography and Give: Photography for Change.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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