Washington DC Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near Washington DC

Our Washington DC photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: District of Columbia, United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., Federal Capital City, Federal District, Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Washington DC?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your unique, romantic, religious, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Washington DC documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Washington DC Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Washington DC wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

United States WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, minimony, city hall, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

26 Washington DC Wedding Photographers...

Ken Pak is a Metro Capital DC area wedding photographer who captures the most natural once in a lifetime moments through his lenses. With unmatched creativity, dedication, and a professional attitude, he freezes wedding moments and makes them as beautiful as the couple...

3900 (USD)
Engagement Portraits, Elopements and Wedding Photography by Anji Martin Potok's - World Photography, LLC

In a journalistic style, Anji Martin, a visual storyteller, has been capturing moments with her camera since childhood. Specializing in wedding and elopement photography, she primarily serves couples in the Washington, DC, area but is available for destination weddings.

5000 (USD)
Navarre wedding photography by Matt Kolf in Spain

Matt Kolf, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a keen eye for capturing intimate moments, has made a name for himself in the world of Catholic weddings in Spain and the East Coast.

3900 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Natasha Lamalle

Natasha Lamalle takes a documentary approach to her photography, drawing on her fifteen years of experience as a journalist. With her keen eye and storytelling abilities, she skillfully captures the authentic and emotional moments of love.

3950 (USD)
Studio portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Erica Hilliard

In her journalistic style, Erica Hilliard emerges as a skilled visual storyteller, adept at capturing candid moments with artful precision and thoughtful use of light. With a background as an intern at the Valley News Dispatch, she excels in guiding couples toward relaxed...

4000 (USD)
Michael Freas, a Wedding and Engagement Photographer

With his documentary approach, Michael Freas weaves a visual narrative that tells the unique story of the wedding day. His dedication to capturing authentic moments and allowing couples to fully celebrate has established him as a highly respected wedding photographer.

3800 (USD)
BW studio portrait of Xiaoqi Li, an artistic wedding and engagement photographer

Xiaoqi Li is a San Francisco-based wedding photographer, holding a photography degree and with years of experience. She specializes in capturing authentic moments to beautifully document her clients' wedding day memories.

0 (USD)
Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Anastasiia Polyakov, of So Tender Is Humanity

Anastasiia Polyakov's journalistic approach, combined with her creative vision, allows her to capture the true essence of human spirit and emotion in her wedding photography.

3500 (USD)
Shaun Baker - Wedding Photographer and Couple Portrait Professional

USA-based Shaun Baker is a wedding photojournalist, engagement portrait photographer, and artistic wedding portrait photographer. He transitioned from video to photography after college and has been capturing weddings since 2009.

2900 (USD)
Kenneth Clapp, USA Creative Wedding Photography

Kenneth Clapp takes a documentary approach to wedding photography, focusing on storytelling through his visuals. With a keen eye for capturing emotions and moments, he crafts stunning images that truly reflect the essence of the couple's big day.

3000 (USD)
Megan Rei, Documentary Style Wedding Photographer

Megan Rei is a Washington metropolitan area wedding photographer with a background in dog photography. She enjoys traveling and is open to new adventures. Megan lives with her husband Neal and their dog Rui, and she strives to capture natural and candid moments in her...

4000 (USD)
Emie McGee wedding photography studio - Emie's Photo LLC

Emie McGee, a talented documentary wedding photographer from Lynchburg, VA, brings her expertise and passion for film photography to capture your special day in a unique and unforgettable way.

2500 (USD)
Studio portrait of engagement, wedding and elopement photographer Scott Josuweit

Scott Josuweit, a wedding photojournalist based in the USA, skillfully and artistically captures significant moments, providing a genuine and memorable experience for each couple.

3500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Brittany Diliberto, an elopement and wedding photographer | Bee Two Sweet Photography

Brittany Diliberto is an East Coast USA-based photographer capturing spectacular moments with creative, artistic, and inspirational angles. Drawing from a background in professional lighting design, Brittany imprints emotion in her work.

4250 (USD)
Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

Adopting a documentary approach, USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock employs his storytelling talent to capture incredible moments since his own brother's wedding a decade ago. By establishing a genuine connection with couples, he creates a comfortable...

4250 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Lauren Barkume

As a documentary wedding photographer, Lauren Barkume possesses a deep love for nature and travel, which seamlessly blend into her photographs. She believes in capturing the authentic narrative of couples, empowering them to embrace their true selves.

5400 (USD)
Portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Sarah Sta. Ana of Santa Ana Photography

Sarah Sta Ana is a documentary wedding photographer based in the Washington Metropolitan Area. With a love for storytelling, she has a knack for capturing raw, pure, and beautiful moments.

1800 (USD)
Engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Andrew Morrell

Utilizing a documentary approach, Andrew Morrell showcases his distinctive storytelling ability. Through his visual style, he artfully captures weddings and elopements, combining art, technology, and an element of improvisation.

3600 (USD)

Marta Buso, a talented Italian wedding photographer born in 1978 in Venice, is highly skilled in journalistic-style photography. With a keen eye as a visual storyteller, she captures the most heartfelt and cherished moments of her client's special day.

1000 (EUR)

Kevin Quinlan, a wedding photojournalist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art/Photography, utilizes a journalistic style to capture genuine moments. With his commercial experience, including esteemed clients like The University of Delaware, he expertly documents real...

2250 (USD)

In her own creative style, Mary Kate McKenna, a wedding photojournalist with 13 years of experience, captures the genuine moments that unfold during small weddings, courthouse weddings, and destination micro weddings, celebrating the union between two people.

2500 (USD)
A black and white portrait of William West - A Documentary Wedding Photographer

With a documentary approach, William employs visual storytelling to create stunning and genuine wedding photographs. His professional and diverse skills, including business development, graphic design, and art, allow him to capture the essence of each unique love story in a...

3850 (USD)

Ryan Rayburn brings nine years of photographic journalism experience and a degree in photography to bear on capturing all the memories of couples’ special day. His considerable skill and proven track record ensure that couples’ wedding experience will be permanently...

2200 (USD)
Weddings by Ryan & Kate for elopements and marriage photography - Portrait of Ryan Howard Sigesmund

Ryan Howard Sig is a talented wedding photojournalist whose keen eye for storytelling brings an intimate and candid approach to every image he captures.

7500 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Aira Hickman, a family & wedding photographer

Maryland-based photographer Aira Hickman, a mother and Navy veteran's wife, skillfully captures genuine moments with an organic approach. Passionate since picking up her first camera, she prioritizes authenticity, aiming to make clients feel confident and loved.

1999 (USD)
Studio portrait of Wes Shinn - owner / wedding and elopement photography studio

Wes Shinn, a documentary wedding photographer with a decade of experience as a military photojournalist, beautifully documents every detail and narrative of your wedding, creating powerful and cherished memories.

3400 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Washington DC Couples

Washington DC Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Washington DC wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Washington DC marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Washington DC engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Engaged couple joyfully leaps outside Kennedy Center, Washington DC, capturing excitement in modern architectural setting.
Engaged couple poses outside Kennedy Center, Washington DC, in a romantic black and white portrait.
Engaged couple joyfully poses together outside Kennedy Center, Washington DC, with modern architecture shining brightly.
Engaged couple smiles, embracing at Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Engaged couple in Washington DC, walking down Library of Congress steps, sharing a romantic joyful portrait.
In City Center, Washington DC, a couple stands face-to-face, holding hands, captured from the shoulders down.
At District Winery, Washington DC, a detail shot captures a phone camera in video mode, recording the first kiss.
At the National Gallery of Art, DC, a couple enjoys an engagement session bathed in fascinating light and shadow patterns.
A couple at the National Gallery of Art, DC readies for a portrait, as she fixes her hair and he holds her hand.
The silhouetted couple enjoy the archways' expansive beauty at the National Portrait Gallery, capturing their engagement session joyfully.
A couple at the National Arboretum, Washington DC, smiles lovingly, revisiting the special location of their first date.
Children laugh and playfully hang from a man's hands at the National Museum of Women in the Arts wedding event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Washington DC wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Washington DC documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Washington DC wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Washington DC wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find Washington DC photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Washington DC wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Washington DC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

The bride and groom dance romantically at their Edgewater, Maryland wedding

Christina and Zane

Photo by Matt Kolf

Matt, you were the absolute best choice for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, your communication was quick, thorough, and client-centered. You and your team were kind, attentive, and always available to answer our questions and ensure we felt supported throughout the entire process. Your work was truly flawless - the photos are beautiful, creative, and professional, capturing every emotion and moment in its most raw and artistic form, but beautified. The colors, lighting, and feeling evoked in every photo are a dream come true. If some wants a wedding album that captures the most candid, real moments of your day with the most creative and artistic lens, your are the photographer to book. You had a unique ability to be present and immersed in our day without ever feeling intrusive. He allowed us to direct the shots we wanted, but also knew exactly what to capture on his own. We didn't feel like our day was dominated by photo taking, but we know every important moment was beautifully documented, which is the perfect combination. You went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect, and we are thrilled with the stunning, documentary-style wedding album that perfectly reflects our special day. We have not stopped looking at each photo in awe, with every guest telling us how perfectly you captured the day. On top of all that, you were KIND, fun, caring, and extremely reliable. You truly go above and beyond in being both a pleasure to be around and a flawless wedding vendor. You thought of everything, and were extremely responsive throughout the whole process. Booking you was the best decision we made for our wedding. For those looking for a wedding photographer, do not look any further - book Matt and you will be making the greatest decision for your big day!

Outdoor wedding ceremony image of the bride and groom at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg, PA

Kylie & Christopher

Photo by William West

My husband and I are utterly grateful to Will for everything he has done to ensure the capturing of countless precious moments from our special day. From the start, Will was incredibly responsive, informative, patient, flexible, and present. He remained in active communication with us as we navigated the unknowns of the pandemic and was supportive of our difficult decision to postpone our event from 2020 to 2021, without any hesitation or additional requests. When our special day finally arrived in 2021, Will went above and beyond to ensure the capturing of absolutely beautiful and precious moments throughout our special day despite added unforeseen obstacles that arose. His commitment to quality and care has been unwavering, and having just received our wedding photos only confirms that, tenfold. We haven't stopped looking through our photos.. we can't! They are tender, charming, vibrant, authentic, touching, beautiful.. perfect for us. They capture the essence of our day so remarkably, bringing us straight back to each unforgettable moment. We were so impressed from the beginning when Will shared his incredibly reasonable prices with us and explained all that was included...a full day of photography from the early hours to late-night hours of our special day, an online gallery of hundreds of beautifully captured and edited photos with NO watermark, 20 prints of our choice, AND a canvas! When we began planning for our wedding, we looked into a variety of photographers, and Will stood out as the most reasonable by far, without any compromise in quality. We were confident in Will's talents, quality, and professionalism right away, but now that we've worked with him and have received our photo gallery, we can't emphasize enough just how grateful and blessed we feel. We can only hope you make the same decision that we made. We know you will be just as grateful if you do! :)

Wedding image of the bride dancing at The Park Savoy, Florham Park, NJ

Katie & Tom

Photo by William West

Will... I am dying over the pics! They are stunning! Thank you, thank you for everything and being so easy to work with!