Wedding Photographers in Washington DC
Ranked by verified reputation — never by who paid. Verified vendors first; reviews from couples who booked move the rest.
Typical cost: $1,500-$3,500 · Read the wedding photographer cost guide →
14 Washington DC wedding photographers publish a starting price: most start at $975–$3,500 · See Washington DC prices →
Planning a wedding in Washington DC
Weddings span the District, Arlington and Alexandria, the Maryland suburbs to Annapolis and Frederick, and Virginia wine and barn country around Leesburg.
Lazo lists 138 wedding photographers working across 35 towns. Light is the thing that changes most by month here, so the sunset table below is worth reading before you set a ceremony time.
April to June and September to October. Spring and fall are the peak seasons; summers are hot and humid.
Book a wedding photographer 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. Booking order for every vendor →
$1,500-$3,500 nationally. Lazo doesn’t hold verified Washington DC prices yet, so ask each vendor for packages. Cost guide →
From the Marriage Bureau, DC Superior Court: $45, no waiting period; no witnesses are needed. Details →
Washington (21), Frederick (16), Washington DC (15), Fairfax (12), Alexandria (8), Leesburg (7), Silver Spring (5), Rockville (5).
| Month (15th) | Golden hour from | Sunset | Dark by | Ceremony for sunset portraits |
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| April | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM | 8:12 PM | ~5:00 PM |
| May | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM | 8:43 PM | ~5:28 PM |
| June | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM | 9:07 PM | ~5:50 PM |
| September | 6:41 PM | 7:16 PM | 7:43 PM | ~4:31 PM |
| October | 5:53 PM | 6:29 PM | 6:56 PM | ~3:44 PM |
Computed for central Washington DC with the NOAA solar equations. Golden hour starts when the sun is 6° above the horizon; the ceremony time leaves about 2¾ hours for the ceremony, family photos and cocktail hour before sunset.
Lazo’s picks: wedding photographers in Washington DC
12 picks · read 2026-10-12We read the website of every Washington DC wedding photographer listed on Lazo (138 listings, 107 sites reachable) and set aside the ones that are not really in the wedding business: a commercial and celebrity portrait studio, portrait and mitzvah generalists, a videographer's duplicate listing, and sites that never say what they shoot. What is left is a shortlist of vendors who say clearly what they do, show their work, and tell you how they work. Verified Lazo vendors come first. Nobody paid to be here, and this is not a ranking: Lazo ranks only on reviews from couples who booked.
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Ryan has photographed weddings across Virginia, DC and Maryland for over 16 years, more than 150 of them, in a candid, natural-light style. He describes his approach as guiding the day when needed and stepping back when real moments happen, so photography never feels like one more thing to stress about.
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Catch Motion Studio has captured over 1,200 luxury South Asian weddings since 2013, blending photojournalism with artistic storytelling in both photography and cinematography. Based in Ashburn and serving couples nationwide, with a stated focus on the rituals and traditions of Indian weddings.
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A documentary wedding photographer based in Silver Spring, born and raised in France, with a bachelor's degree in history and a master's in journalism. Natasha's goal is photos that make you feel like you are back in the room, shot across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
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Four women on a mission to let couples live in the moment, documenting every second of the day for people who are, in their words, the perfect mix of sophisticated and fun. Based in Alexandria, with weddings, destinations and elopements.
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Arvin Photography offers luxury, full-service wedding photography across DC, Virginia and Maryland, built on relationships that start at the first conversation and run to final delivery. Collections start at $4,999, and the site says so up front so you can check the fit before a meeting.
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Adam Mason makes colorful photos for colorful people, and describes himself as the almost-always-smiling bearded guy in a black t-shirt. His pitch is that wedding photography should make you feel something and document your family's story, and that you do not fit in a box, so he will not put you in one.
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A couture boutique studio for multi-day and multicultural weddings, with Hindu, Sikh and interfaith celebrations as its specialty, in both photography and cinematography. Based in the DC area, travels extensively, and lists publications from NBC's Platinum Weddings to Washingtonian Bride & Groom and Maharani Weddings.
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Marcus came to photography from project management, and it shows in his pitch: intentional timelines and logistics handled behind the scenes so the couple can simply exist in the moment. True-to-color work for over 75 couples across the DMV and Pennsylvania, and a multi-year recipient of The Knot's Best of Weddings and WeddingWire's Couples' Choice.
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Aidan is a Marine Corps veteran turned full-time wedding photographer, shooting roughly 30 or more weddings a year since 2017. His process promises a first look within 72 hours and a four-to-eight-week turnaround, with a pricing guide published on the site.
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Steve Whysall is a photojournalist with 25-plus years and over 1,000 weddings behind him, and every wedding comes with two photographers. He prints his packages: a two-hour ceremony-only package is $1,500, with multiple locations covered.
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Photojournalism by Rodney Bailey is a boutique wedding and event studio with over 30 years in the business that has documented thousands of events, letting couples stay present while the day is recorded as it organically occurs. Covers DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland.
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Shauna Ploeger shoots both film and digital with a timeless, candid appeal, and over the past decade her work has taken her from Panama and St. Maarten to Scotland. She lives in Virginia hunt country at the base of the Blue Ridge, is currently booking 2027 dates and travels worldwide.
- If I want portraits at the monuments or the Tidal Basin, do you handle the National Park Service permit, and how do you work around cherry blossom crowds?
- Can I see a full gallery from a wedding at a venue like mine, not just the highlights?
- What is the delivery timeline, and is a second shooter included or an add-on?
Lazo lists 138 wedding photographers serving Washington, D.C., from Washington, Frederick to Fairfax. Verified couple reviews decide the order — never ad spend. Until reviews arrive, vendors who have claimed and verified their profile come first, then everyone else by name.
No sponsored results. This is every wedding photographer we list in Washington DC — verified vendors first, then by name. Nobody can pay to move up.
- Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Atavia Weddings
“Welcome to Atavia Weddings—your trusted partner for wedding photography and videography. We specialize in capturing the beauty of your…”
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Crystaline Photography and Video
“Crystaline Photo is a Colorado-based wedding and engagement photography studio specializing in authentic, timeless imagery for couples…”
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Elizabeth Scott Weddings
“Elizabeth Scott is a national wedding photography and videography studio built on one belief: your day deserves more than coverage — it…”
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Olivia Layne Studios
“Olivia Layne is a graduate of the New England School of Photography and has been photographing weddings since 2010. Fifteen seasons in,…”
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Jasmine Norris Photography
“A stress free wedding experience with images worthy of a magazine spread! Jasmine Norris Photography is an award winning and published…”
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Hyon Smith PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Imagine PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Jen CodyNEW TO LAZO
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Jeremy Rusnock Photography LLCNEW TO LAZO
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Joey Rushfield PhotographyNEW TO LAZO
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Wedding Photographers in Washington DC: questions couples ask
When is wedding season in Washington DC?
Peak season in Washington DC runs April to June and September to October. Spring and fall are the peak seasons; summers are hot and humid.
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Washington DC?
Plan on 9-14 months out for a peak-season Saturday. A wedding photographer can only take one wedding a day, so popular dates go first.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Washington DC?
Most couples spend $1,500-$3,500. Lazo does not yet hold verified booking prices for Washington DC, so treat this as a national range and ask each wedding photographer for their packages.
What time is sunset for a June wedding in Washington DC?
Around 8:35 PM on June 15, with golden hour from about 7:55 PM. For portraits in that light, a ceremony near 5:50 PM works.
How do we get a marriage license in Washington, DC?
Apply with the Marriage Bureau, DC Superior Court. The fee is $45 and there is no waiting period. No witnesses are needed.
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