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About Sam Studio
Sam Studio brings photographer services to weddings across Washington, D.C., working from Herndon. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Lake House and 1757 Golf Club Weddings & Events. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Washington DC
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Washington DC?
Most couples in Washington DC budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Washington DC?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Sam Studio
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Lake House | 3.7 mi |
| 1757 Golf Club Weddings & Events | 3.7 mi |
| The Bellevue Conference & Event Center | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Sam Studio to each venue listed on Lazo.
Washington DC weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° | 30° | 18% | 4:29 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 32° | 19% | 5:08 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mar | 56° | 39° | 21% | 6:39 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 48° | 21% | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 76° | 58° | 24% | 7:35 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Jun | 85° | 68° | 22% | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 72° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 71° | 18% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 64° | 19% | 6:41 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 52° | 16% | 5:53 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 42° | 17% | 4:14 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 49° | 34° | 21% | 4:05 PM | 4:47 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Washington Reagan Airport (4.1 mi from Washington DC). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Washington DC.
Photo spots around Washington DC
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Hill Parkpark | Washington | 1.0 mi |
| Constitution Gardenspark | Washington | 1.2 mi |
| The Moongate Gardengarden | Washington | 1.4 mi |
| Enid A. Haupt Gardengarden | Washington | 1.4 mi |
| Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens at U.S. Botanic Gardenbotanical garden | Washington | 1.9 mi |
| The Bishop's Gardengarden | Washington | 2.4 mi |
| U.S. National Arboretumbotanical garden | Washington | 3.8 mi |
| Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardensgarden | Washington | 5.1 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Washington DC first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Washington DC
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 35 mi | 45 min |
| Richmond | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Virginia Beach | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Washington DC; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 13373 Hungerford Pl, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
- Where
- Herndon · 20 miles west of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Washington DC
- One of 138 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (703) 795-3757
- Website
- Visit site
Around Herndon
- Nearest venue
- The Lake House, 3.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 22 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 53 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Sterling, Chantilly, Reston, Ashburn
Distances are straight-line from Sam Studio; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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