Classic Wedding Photographers in Washington, DC

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Photographers in Washington, DC

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Indigo & Ivory

5.0

Boston, MA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Washington, DC

We’re creators, travelers, and artists, but foremost: storytellers. Every wedding is a personal project for us, with unique couples, love stories, families and locations. We strive to tell that story through our lens, and create a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork you can enjoy for a lifetime.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely love how our wedding photos came out, Eric from Wedding Alchemy is extremely talented and has a great eye!! He also has a very calming presence which I appreciated, as the day of the wedding can be stressful at times. We have gotten so many compliments from our friends and family members saying how stunning the photos are. We are so pleased with the quality of his work, we highly recommend Wedding Alchemy.
Brittany & D., 3 years ago
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WM.COOK Photography

5.0

Damascus, MD
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500

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., a year ago
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Timeless Photo + Video

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499

At Timeless, we understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the perfect engagement session! They were able to work around our schedule of only being in D.C. for 2 days where we wanted our pictures! Deron had great ideas, and also took inspiration from the ideas I sent and made the pictures everything we wanted and more! I can't wait for our wedding day to see the pictures he does there!
Jeanna M., 8 months ago
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Stefan A. Photography

5.0

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

Making personal connection with you is important to me. I believe in serving couples from every background and the more I learn about you the better I can serve you as your wedding photographer. I currently reside in DC but have also living in LA, The Bay Area, and Morocco.

Awarded Best of Zola
This past weekend I had the pleasure of collaborating with Stefan for a client that we both had. Im a makeup artist and have worked with many photographers but Stefan immediately stood out to me simply because of his customer service and communication from start to finish. The fact that his work is amazing is the cherry on top! His turn around time for edits is top tier as it’s only been a few days and he’s already sent out a few photos from our session. He takes pride in his work but most importantly he strives to make sure his clients have then best experience they can. I highly recommend Stefan for any photography needs!
Jordan, 9 months ago
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Barbora Jones photography LLC

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,950

I am a photographer based in Washington DC, focusing on weddings and portraits, with a specialization in creating joyful, romantic, and timeless images. It would be a great privilege for me to document significant moments in your life through photography. I strongly believe that each unique event should be commemorated with affectionate enthusiasm and attention.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Barbora was such a delight. Always on cue, took magnificent photos, and an overall awesome photographer to work with. Quality work!! Highly recommended!
Stavros, 2 years ago
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Jennifer Nolan Photography

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $8,000

I am honored to preserve the legacy of love! I believe love is magical and deserves to be captured beautifully. I create images that are classic, romantic, and refined. I cherish tradition and aim to capture moments that you want to look back on for years to come!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jennifer has been an absolute pleasure to work with and has a personality that allows her to blend in and not steal the show but somehow getting the best shots of the couples!! Her pictures all deserve to be in frames and you will not find yourself disappointed!!
Dixie, 4 years ago
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Charm DC

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500

I am a modern-day storyteller, wielding my camera as my pen to capture the tales that unfold before me. With a passion for freezing time in the most exquisite way possible, my photographic journey has been a remarkable one. Through the lens, I unearth the extraordinary within the ordinary, revealing the beauty that often hides in plain sight. From the gentle play of light on a dew-kissed leaf to the raw emotions in a candid portrait, I believe that photography is the art of preserving fleeting moments and emotions.

Awarded Best of Zola
Charm DC Production did an amazing job on our wedding anniversary photos! They were pleasant to work with and captured/edited our photos so beautifully. We highly recommend them!
Padi and E., 7 months ago
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The Lauren Louise Collective

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $7,500

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., 4 years ago
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Rachel Rain Photography

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style

Rachel Rain Photography is a boutique wedding photography business in Washington DC that specializes in life's most intimate and heartfelt moments. Rachel's style encompasses natural portraits, editorial style details, and stunning candids. Rachel previously lived in Portland, OR, where she realized her deep appreciation for nature. Today, she loves to incorporate her admiration for the land into her wedding and portrait photography. Clients will find that her work captures the connection between the environment and her subjects effortlessly, seamlessly capturing moments to be cherished for lifetimes.

A dynamic and introspective photographer, Rachel is patient and kind throughout her photoshoots. Rachel views life through a poetic and romantic lens, capturing beautiful moments that feel timeless. We were so pleased with the photos Rachel took of our intimate wedding, and newborn baby. We appreciated the variety of images she captured. It was hard to choose which images to include in our wedding album because she provided such an elegant viewpoint of our wedding. Thank you so much, Rachel! We will treasure these photos forever as a lasting memento of some of the most profound events of our lives.
Paige and B., 3 years ago
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Rhea Whitney Photography

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,900

Hi there! Congratulations on your engagement! My name is Rhea and I'm here to make your wedding photos dreams come true! I believe being a wedding photographer is a ministry as not only am I by your side for most of the day, but I also get to meet some many of your closest family and friends and ensure that the images we curate together accurately show the joy and love shared on your big day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Not only is Rhea an amazing, highly talented Photographer, but she's such a sweet person, extremely helpful, and she was a true joy and ease to work with. I loved that she had a pre-wedding questionnaire to collect initial info and set-up a consultation to explain more about herself, the packages, and explain the process from booking up to the wedding day. Because of how organized and thoughtful she was (in addition to seeing her work on her website and on Instagram) in the consultation, I immediately decided to book her as my wedding day photographer. Rhea also did our engagement pictures and her high energy, yet gentle spirit helped to keep our spirits high on a cold January day! On the wedding day, Rhea and her second shooter were extremely professional and so pleasant to work with. Rhea helped to keep me calm when another vendor was running late and we still had time to get all of our pictures taken that we planned. Prior to selecting a photographer, many people told me the one thing they regretted was not investing in a quality photographer. Because of Rhea, I never have to look back at my wedding photos with regret. Each photo brings me joy whenever I look at it, as she and her second shooter captured the day perfectly!
Christie & T., 4 years ago
Anne Giebel Photography

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500

You can find me drinking coffee, lifting weights, or hanging with our cats on any given day. I love people and I love working with people. Photography and art have been part of my life for over a decade and working with you to create your vision is what brings me the most joy. Reach out to say hello, ask about AGP, and talk about your big day.

Anne documented our wedding day and we cannot say enough good things about her. Through the whole process, from engagement to the big day, she made us feel so comfortable, heard, seen, and supported. Her communication is spectacular and timely and the quality of the photos is an 11 out of 10. Not to mention that our wedding was less than a week ago and we already have an album of GORGEOUS teaser photos! We can't wait to see the rest from the big day because we know that she and her second shooter captured so many special moments during the event. Thanks to Anne for capturing us and our joy so completely. And, if you are looking for someone kind, caring, and talented - look no further! Anne's the one.
Rachel D., 11 days ago
Rudney Novaes Photography

5.0

Washington, DC
  • Classic style

Hi there, I'm Rudney Novaes — And I’ve been intrigued by photography since I was a boy. In youth I discovered a fascination with film when my Father left behind a vintage camera. I was amazed by the mechanics of the time-worn device, in awe of its capability to freeze moments in time. Today, I’m an editorial and wedding photographer capturing stories filled with feeling, and my love of light and film continues to shape my craft. I’m passionate about sharing the knowledge I’ve chased since childhood with aspiring creatives and seasoned professionals alike, and I believe wholeheartedly that there’s always more to learn from one another.

I knew I wanted Rudney to be my wedding photographer before I even had a date or venue. It was love at first sight with his work, and he never disappointed. Rudney was so easy to work with, he is flexible, dedicated, open to your ideas while also giving suggestions to make sure everything turns out perfect. The day of the wedding was effortless, I did not have to worry about what my photographer was doing because I trusted and was confident in Rudney's ability to deliver what I envisioned. His team of professionals were also the best! I will forever treasure my wedding photos, they came out so beautiful and perfectly captured my amazing day. Rudney's work is exquisite, he is truly a master in his art!
Thais & M., 3 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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