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Hey there engaged people!

My name is Porter (yup, that's my actual, real first name) and I'm a Washington DC and Virginia based elopment and wedding photographer. I've been a wedding photographer for the last 8 years and have photographed dozens and donzens of weddings, elopments, and engagements and I absolutely LOVE IT!

I specialize in smaller weddings, ranging from 1-6 hours (though I shoot up to 8 hours) in the Washington, DC area. I've shot weddings in a brewery, in a coffee shop, in museums, in barns, in monuments, and on mountain sides. I work closely with clients to brainstorm locations, develope schedules, and ensure we capture their wedding in a way that is unique and specific to them.

Below you can find my website (which contains pricing), my Facebook Page, and my Instgram Page.

WEBSITE: http://www.porterwatkins.com

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/PorterWatkinsPhotography

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/porter_watkins/

Email me at info@porterwatkins.com for more on pricing and availability

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$485

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
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Reviews of Porter Watkins Photography

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Lauren L. Sent on 12/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fun and easy to work with and stunning photos!

Porter was amazing to work with. From the initial communications, I knew she would be the perfect fit for us. She was accommodating to the style of pictures we wanted and was sooo good with our puppy and included him in the shots when we wanted.

Porter was great at communicating and her pictures were finished in a timely manner - we didn’t have to wait months like some of my friends have waited! In two weeks we got all our shots and they were stunning.

She also handled the Covid protocols perfectly and had a mask and stayed far away which made us feel comfortable.

I hope to work with Porter again for a family photo shoot. Her pictures are perfect!
Shea
Shea Sent on 04/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Colorful and Comfortable and US!

Porter has an incredible eye! She set up each photo perfectly, and we absolutely loved how they turned out. She does not wash out her photos in editting which is so common these days-- the photos are natural and beautiful.

She also did a wonderful job making me and my fiance comfortable in front of the camera, which is no small feat! I was so worried I would hate how I looked, but I just look like the happiest version of myself thanks to her easy prompts and general vibe. I recommend her to anyone!
Lina
Lina Sent on 11/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So happy we hired Porter

The short version of this review: Porter was easy to work with, the photos are amazing, and we genuinely had fun taking them. I would hire Porter again in a second - I can't recommend her enough!

The (very) long version: We needed a photographer for our small, backyard covid wedding and Porter was PERFECT. Here are just a few reasons I would recommend her to anyone:

-Taking portraits with Porter was SO FUN! My partner and I both dislike having our photos taken and expected to feel uncomfortable, but Porter had us laughing within minutes! She struck a great balance between giving us direction when we wanted it (which we did!) and following our lead when we didn't. The photos really capture our personalities and it's obvious we were having fun.

-The photos themselves are amazing. We didn't want that blown-out look that's popular with wedding photography. Porter's photos are rich and saturated and gorgeous. The editing highlights the little details and the fall colors without looking unrealistic. It was exactly what we were looking for!

-Porter was extremely communicative. We planned our wedding from out-of-state in only two months. Porter was quick with email responses and made time to chat when I had questions, which made everything easy. She was friendly, professional, asked us lots of questions about what we wanted, and was clear about what to expect from her. She even gave me advice when I asked her for makeup tips that would look good in photos! She really went above and beyond the whole way.

-As a plus-sized woman, I was nervous about feeling comfortable and the photos being both realistic and flattering. Porter sent me several examples of photos she'd done with plus sized brides and really put my mind at ease. It's hard to be open about that, and I REALLY appreciated that Porter took me seriously without making a huge deal out of it. Honestly, I was hoping to like one or two photos enough to print, but I love them ALL!

-She charges by the hour, so we didn't have to hire someone for the full day when our wedding was only about 90 minutes. Her rates are competitive and she worked with us to stay within our budget.

-She took covid precautions seriously and was very respectful of our and our guests' comfort levels.

-Porter had the photos done in two weeks!

Hire Porter - I promise you'll be glad you did!
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