The Best Wedding Photographers in Washington, DC

The Best Wedding Photographers in Washington, DC

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Luxy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Washington, DC

Photography register moments for generations to come. It documents lives. It brings you back to the past. It reminds you of how you were feeling at the time those images were taken. This is why I love it so much. And the whole reason why I created “Luxy”. My goal is to help our clients feel the same way I do when I look at photographs of my life. The immense joy and pleasure of knowing that I - as everyone else - have a story to tell!

Tai did our wedding photos and they came out lovely. She was perfect for our budget and didn’t disappoint. My husband and I are long distant as I am so grateful to have these photos to look at while he is away for the next 4-8 months. Thank you, Tai!
Sabrina, a year ago
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Get Ready Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Washington, DC

We are Luis and Barbara, photographers based in Washington, DC. We had the privilege of studying photojournalism while dating years ago. As a couple, we share our passion for photography and love itself. Therefore, we know how to tell stories filled with real emotions from your special moment while capturing your natural essence. Planning a wedding is filled with important details, and photography is not an exception since our goal is to ensure all your planning is preserved forever. This is why we maintain a high standard of training to deliver consistent quality throughout our images.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luis and Barbara are not only incredibly talented but were a joy to work with. Since we're both deaf, our biggest fear when it came to working with a photographer was how we will manage to communicate. But Luis and Barbara made us feel super comfortable and confident from the very beginning and we had so much fun during our sessions with them. They were consistently communicative, transparent, organized, and informative throughout the whole process. Whenever we saw Luis and Barbara all of the usual wedding stresses just melted away. We truly believe they are magic! And when we got our photos, we couldn't be happier. They were beautiful and we will treasure them forever. We sincerely couldn't have asked for a better photographer team.
Anna, 2 years ago
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Jessica Rabelo Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Washington, DC

Hi, its Jessica, I am a couples and wedding photographer based in Virginia. My clients are so special that they find themselves a friend for a lifetime, not just another wedding vendor. I take time to know you! I love learning about your love story, the proposal, etc. I am hopeless romantic, so I will probably shed a tear at every wedding I attend or photograph.

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Jessica is AMAZING, we hired her for our wedding and also did the engagement pictures with her. I am brazilian and since she is also I thought maybe my now husband would be a little uncomfortable taking the pictures but no way, not with Jessica, the way she makes everything seems so smooth and simple makes you think you are spending a good afternoon with a friend! And her work is definitely THE BEST! On my wedding day she managed to speak both languages with my family and my guests and took so much amazing pictures that now is hard to choose! Everyone loved her job and she sent the pictures so fast that I was really impressed! From now one my dates for events with pictures will depend on her agenda. I can’t wait for the next sessions of her capturing our love!
Adila S., 7 months ago
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Olga Gurton Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Washington, DC

Olga Gurton is a Siberia-born photographer who has been working as a Maryland engagement photographer and wedding photographer for well over half a decade. Over that time, she’s developed an amazing ability to help couples lower their guard, allowing her to take some of the rawest, most sincere photographs you’re likely to come across. In addition to the remarkable honesty of her work, we’re rather taken with her careful composition, which uses soft light, clever yet subtle framing, and a focus on simple, elemental emotions.” Peerspace "9 best engagement photographers in Baltimore, MD"

Awarded Best of Zola
Olga and her team were amazing! It rained our entire wedding day and she provided amazing photos and made magic happen! Our coordinator wasn’t the best but Olga made sure we followed a timeline and got amazing shots!
Seantae J., a year ago
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By Asa photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,150
  • Serves Washington, DC

I love how exciting and creative wedding photography can be while also giving me the opportunity to create something that is so meaningful to others. I got started with photography back in Michigan as a kid with my mom's old Minolta SLR. It wasn't until years later at art school in Kansas City that I realized how fulfilling and exciting wedding photography could be. It has been my focus ever since.

Asa is an absolutely amazing photographer to work with. My husband and I booked him for our wedding back in 2017, and we loved our photos so much that I invited him to be a preferred partner at a new event venue I helped open in 2019. He does wonderful work with lighting in particular. As a bride, he made us feel very natural, and we had a lot of fun with our photo session. I highly recommend him for wedding and family photography!
Andrea Van Wambeke, 4 years ago
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Vanessa Bennish Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Washington, DC

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 Bennish Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From our very first conversation, Vanessa was timely in her responses, kind in her communication, and made us feel so welcomed and at ease. Her professionalism and passion for her craft is unmatched. The quality of Vanessa's work is simply incredible and she captured our wedding day with perfection. The photos are truly magical, and we will cherish them forever. Vanessa is such a kind and genuine human, and we would recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a wedding photographer. Her work is absolutely stunning and worth every penny.
Tristin H., a month ago
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John Bartenhagen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Washington, DC

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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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Intrinsic Moments Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Washington, DC

I started off in birth photography and maternity shoots. I got asked to be a backup photographer for 2 weddings and fell so far in love with wedding and engagement photography, I had to add packages. I had so much fun and ended up making some great friendships doing so.

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Chaya came as a backup to my wedding after my photographer had an emergency of her own. She walking with pure confidence and a smile that lit up the room. She fit in so well and knew how to handle the crowd. She worked well with the kids, made sure to get plenty of photos, and even caught some I didn't know she did. It was a great surprise to see when opening the album. She was so calm the whole time, even in the chaos.
Amber, 2 years ago
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Anna Romani Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Washington, DC

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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Photos from the Harty 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Washington, DC

Photos from the Harty is a small but mighty team of wedding, event, & lifestyle photographers. We've photographed - and attended - tons of events, weddings, etc. We've learned a lot. One of the things that has really stuck with us is this: not only do you need to love your photos, but you also need to love the photographer. You'll be spending the majority of your day with this person.

Looking for a sign that you’ve found the right photographer and your search is over? Look no further than Photos from the Harty! Our search turned up countless potential photographers, but our interview with Photos from the Harty sealed the deal. They are so personable and fun that we knew they would fit right in at our wedding - and they did! They were with us during every moment from intimate to silly and they made us feel super comfortable as if we were being photographed by longtime friends. The best part? The love and happiness that we felt during our wedding day is felt in every single photo. They captured our wedding day so perfectly that when it came time to hire a photographer for maternity photos and family photo shoots - there was no question who we wanted (and those photos all turned out perfectly, too)!! They have our highest recommendation. Stop looking and hire them, now!
Veronica and J., 4 years ago
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Audrey Raine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Washington, DC

There's a feeling you get when someone you love smiles, when they laugh, when they take your hand in theirs. Those feelings are what I seek to capture. I combine the physical beauty of a moment with candid emotions to create heart-warming images that bring you back into the moment all over again.

Audrey was a dream photographer to have at our wedding! In addition to being so personable and having such a wonderful personality, she's an extremely talented artist!! Her photos are absolutely stunning and she really captures the moment. Looking through my photos I feel the excitement of that day! She is so sweet and made everyone feel so comfortable taking photos that the time flew by. I also felt like she was everywhere capturing all our moments -- I don't know how she did it all! We also received a lot of compliments about Audrey and how wonderful she is. Would definitely love getting to work with Audrey again.
Angie M., 6 months ago
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Procopio Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,700
  • Serves Washington, DC

If I had to describe myself in five words it would be: food, exercise, animals, travel, and art (not in any specific order). You know you have found the right career when you can honestly say you do it for the passion, for the excitement, and for the love of documenting someone’s precious memories. Photography has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I have been photographing weddings in the DMV for the past eleven years.

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Hands down working with Procopio Photography is the best investment my Couples decide in the planning process. Cicely is detailed and works in harmony with me to create an unforgettable day for my clients; from working on timeline details and venue walk-through prior to event day, to on-time management on event day, to a vibrant personality, to the finale of producing the most spectacular photos that you have ever seen. Procopio Photography is always my number one choice with my clients.
Tara Melvin, 4 years ago
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Alex Simone Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Washington, DC

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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Deanna Did That 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Washington, DC

I'M A PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN THE DC AREA AND I LOVE CREATING STUNNING PORTRAITS AROUND THE WORLD. I ENJOY CAPTURING EPIC MOMENTS AND BRINGING YOUR VISION TO LIFE. MY GOAL IS TO MAKE YOUR EVENT OR PHOTO SESSION AS STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE SO YOU CAN BE IN THE MOMENT AND ENJOY YOURSELF! TAKE A LOOK AT MY WORK. MAYBE WE'RE A PERFECT MATCH!

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I recently reached out to Ms. Deanna Reid to take photos of some inventory I designed and created. I was very impressed with the professionalism I received! Ms. Reid went above and beyond my wildest expectations! She arrived early, staged my inventory (Gowns, Veils, and Overlays) and wrapped up the session in a short amount of time. I was over the moon with the pictures I received! The photos came out so clear and crisp! It was a pleasure working with her! I look forward to working with Ms. Reid in the near future! I highly recommend Ms. Reid for your Photo needs!
Deborah, 5 years ago
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Erin Winter Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Washington, DC

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.

Erin was a rockstar for both our DC micro-wedding and engagement shoot! From the very beginning, Erin was an exceptional communicator. She was flexible in scheduling, very responsive, and meticulously documented every detail to ensure nothing was overlooked. Her guidance was invaluable, from helping us choose the perfect location for the engagement shoot, to assisting in creating a seamless timeline for the wedding day. The photos themselves were absolutely stunning. Erin provided a great variety, including film and black & white shots, capturing the essence of our special moments beautifully. The delivery of the photos was impressively fast, with sneak peeks available within 24 hours! Erin helped us pose naturally and found the best backgrounds at our venues. Her creativity and eye for detail made every shot look incredible. She even stepped in to help with a wardrobe malfunction with my dress, ensuring everything went smoothly. We wholeheartedly recommend Erin as your DMV wedding photographer!
Abbigail W., 4 months ago
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Klaire Dixius Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,500
  • Serves Washington, DC

HEY THERE! MY NAME IS KLAIRE, AND I'M A FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BASED RIGHT OUTSIDE OF WASHINGTON, D.C. Elegantly refined details and family heirlooms make my heart pitter patter on a wedding day. I take on a select number of weddings every year to treat every couple with the utmost care as if they're old friends - I always cry happy tears on wedding days! I am eternally grateful to work with couples and capture beautiful images on their wedding day. My highest priority is to strengthen marriages with imagery that will remind them of how their unique story began.

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Klaire for our wedding pictures, which included our engagement session too. Klaire truly brought so much joy and ease to both sessions, but especially our wedding day! We got our pictures back quickly and are still amazed at how she captured our day years later! Could not have asked for a better photographer!
Drew and A., 4 years ago
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WM.COOK Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Washington, DC

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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Steve Broy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Washington, DC

Growing up with a passion for skateboarding provided me with a creative view of the world around me. I've been taking pictures professionally for about 8 years and I'm inspired by the music I listen to and those that I love being creative with. I have also photographed many different subjects, scenes, and moments! There's a picture around every corner.

Steve photographed our wedding, which was pretty small by most standards. He arrived on time, prepared, and he was very easy to work with both before and during the event. His photographs turned out great, and we can definitely say he gave us a good value for what we paid. We would gladly recommend him to any of our friends for their photography work. Thanks again Steve
Natacha G., a year ago
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Francesca Cardoza Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Washington, DC

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 Washington, DC

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
Til Death Media 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Washington, DC

I am passionate about capturing each couples unique story and their one-of-a-kind love. We are a husband and wife team plus our best man! When Jeremiah and I got engaged and started planning our wedding, the search for a photographer & videographer was a grueling tasks. I kept saying, “If ONLY Jeremiah & En could capture our wedding,” but that was totally unfeasible be as one is the groom & the other the best man. Then the light bulb went off & Til Death Media was born!

I will forever recommend Till Death Media! Kira helped me out of a bind when my photographer backed out less than 2 weeks before my wedding. Even though TDM wasn't able to photograph my wedding on such short notice, Kira spent hours searching for and interviewing local photographers on our behalf, eventually finding someone who was both a perfect match and well within our budget. Kira helped us edit and finalize our itinerary, organize which photographs we wanted taken, and even helped us pinpoint exactly what kind of editing style we wanted done - all things that I should've had sorted out with my previous photographer, but I was unaware of due to poor communication. When she stepped in, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders and I don't think I could've been happier with our wedding or our photographer. :) I 100% recommend Kira and TDM!
Ashlan, 3 years ago
Rebecca Wilcher Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,100
  • Serves Washington, DC

My name is Rebecca, but some call me Becks. I'll let you decide which one to call me! I am a lifestyle and wedding photographer based out of Alexandria, VA, but I am ALWAYS looking for an excuse to travel. I'm inspired by human connections, love and friendships. I live for adventure, goofiness and optimism. When I’m not working, I can be found working out with my husband, traveling or at a grocery store/farmers market. Dark chocolate, workout clothes, ice cream, sushi and vegetables are a few of my favorite things.

We cannot recommend Rebecca enough. Aside from the absolutely stunning photos she took, she was a wonderful, positive force of energy to have around. She was also very calming especially when things got hectic with our zoom connection and instructed us to take deep breaths so as not to look tense in the photos. We never had a photoshoot done before but we instantly felt comfortable being candid with her. She knew exactly how to guide us through various poses and also listened to all our requests ex. close ups of the bouquet, of our rings, etc. It was small things like carrying my bag from location to location, making sure I was comfortable in my heels, and telling us to dab our sweat (humid August day!) that really made working with her a true pleasure. She definitely exceeded our expectations and we will never stop recommending her. Thank you, Rebecca!
Helena P., 4 years ago
MFields Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Washington, DC

After my first year of college studying music, I decided to take the business route. I worked for several Fortune 500 businesses and even some start-ups. Photography initially started as a hobby but it slowly became a passion as I developed a growing desire to serve others instead of quarterly sales goals. Studying various genres of photography allowed me to discover wedding & portrait photography - and the rest is history! From Washington DC to your destination event, my specialties include weddings, engagement sessions, and portrait photography.

Prior to finding out about MFields Photography, I was very frustrated with the process of booking a wedding photographer. So much so that by chance I was venting to my dental hygienist about my lackluster experience of finding a wedding photographer to capture one of the most beautiful moments of my life. Luckily she understood my dilemma since she was a newlywed. She told me all about MFields Photography and how great he was to work with. After my appointment she showed me her wedding pictures and I was SOLD. I called Myron the next day and he been making my role as a bride easy ever since. Myron is a valuable resource to have on your wedding team. Not only is he a great photographer, but he is well respected in his field. He also connected us to other reputable wedding professionals that helped us bring the magic for our wedding day. We are beyond grateful.
Keisha, 5 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Washington, DC

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Washington, DC?

A Washington, DC wedding photographer ranges from $250 to $10,000 and averages at $3,000. 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 Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include Darby Doll Photography LLC, The Pros Weddings and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

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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