Wedding Photographers in Washington DC

Shelly Pate creatively captures your day using a documentary perspective and dynamic compositions, all while never disregarding true authenticity and meaning. She’s focused not just on the visual details but, more importantly, what’s being felt at any given moment. Shelly and her husband Patrick specialize in intimate weddings and elopements, which offer the perfect opportunity to get to know you prior to the big day. And this friendship is key to her process, as it lets you relax and have fun; letting your true personalities shine. Anywhere across the globe, Shelly is more than ready to document your unique love with honesty and artistry.

If you’re the kind of couple who dances like no one’s watching and embraces what makes you different, Brenna Marie Photography is your perfect match. She’s all about capturing real, unfiltered moments—no awkward poses, no forced smiles, just pure emotion. Whether it’s your mom tearing up when she sees you in your dress or a spontaneous dance break, she’s there to document it all with zero judgment. If you want a photographer who lets you be 100% yourself, and makes sure you actually enjoy your wedding day, Brenna’s your girl! Plus, you’re not just getting a photographer—you’re getting a built-in wedding resource. She hooks you up with her 50+ page wedding guide packed with tips, tricks, vendor recommendations, and planning help, including timeline assistance.

Based in the Washington, DC area but available to travel anywhere love may take you, Bee Two Sweet Photography is passionate about storytelling and dedicated to capturing your authentic, unscripted moments. Led by Brittany, Bee Two Sweet’s approach combines photojournalism and documentary photography, allowing couples to be themselves without all the stiff posing or interruptions. Brittany believes in a couples-first philosophy, establishing a strong bond of trust to ensure you feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. This trust allows her to document weddings as they naturally unfold, capturing the fleeting, heartfelt moments that make each day unforgettable. As an award-winning photographer, Brittany is completely committed to her craft and clients, creating a family heirloom of memories that can be cherished for generations.