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Derek Lama Studios I DC & Northern Virginia Video Production
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About Derek Lama Studios I DC & Northern Virginia Video Production
Couples planning a Washington DC wedding will find Derek Lama Studios I DC & Northern Virginia Video Production among the Herndon area's wedding photographers. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. 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 videographer in Washington DC
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Washington DC?
Wedding films in Washington DC typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers 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 Derek Lama Studios I DC & Northern Virginia Video Production
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Lake House | 2.0 mi |
| 1757 Golf Club Weddings & Events | 4.6 mi |
| Meadowlark Botanical Gardens | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Derek Lama Studios I DC & Northern Virginia Video Production 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
- 585 Grove St Ste 145 PMB 1112, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
- Where
- Herndon · 19 miles west of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Washington DC
- One of 106 wedding videographers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Website
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Around Herndon
- Nearest venue
- The Lake House, 2.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 24 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 41 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Sterling, Reston, Chantilly, Great Falls
Distances are straight-line from Derek Lama Studios I DC & Northern Virginia Video Production; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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