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Beautiful light for your wedding day!

I take a unique approach to each wedding, using off-camera lights and flashes controlled by radio transmitters to create beautiful lighting effects that imitate natural light, even in rooms without any windows. My style is documentary, focusing on candid photos of every detail of your wedding day, with creative romantic portraits and traditional formal photos, to be sure your wedding memories will stand the test of time. I am more than happy to customize my approach to fit the spirit of your wedding plans, or to work with couples who are combining various traditions or creating their own. I am honored to be a part of each wedding day I photograph and would love to be a part of yours.

Services Offered

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, By Asa Photography offers a wide variety of wedding packages that can be customized to fit your needs. Included in these offerings are the following:

  • Consultation (free)
  • Liability insurance
  • Second shooter
  • High-res images
  • Additional hours
  • Wedding albums
  • Wedding canvases
  • Digital files
  • Enlargements and prints
  • Framed prints
  • Save the dates
  • Thank you cards
  • Engagement shoots
  • Trash the dress shoots

Areas Covered

By Asa Photography is conveniently located in the heart of Alexandria. Photography coverage is provided to the entire DMV metro area and beyond.

What You'll Love About By Asa Photography

Couples appreciate Asa's creative approach. This photographer went above and beyond to capture the most beautiful images of their special day. See a sample of their stunning work by scrolling through their photo gallery.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Negatives
Proofs

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of By Asa Photography

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The photographer was professional, responsive, and helpful with timelines and venue walkthroughs. They balanced posed and documentary-style shots, capturing beautiful candid moments and portraits even for camera-shy couples. Flexible and efficient with large parties, they delivered photos quickly and are highly recommended.

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The photographer was professional, responsive, and helpful with timelines and venue walkthroughs. They balanced posed and documentary-style shots, capturing beautiful candid moments and portraits even for camera-shy couples. Flexible and efficient with large parties, they delivered photos quickly and are highly recommended.

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Doug Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

I had a stellar experience with Asa, from the planning, to coordinating on the day of for the surprise proposal, to the incredible quality of the photos, to the speedy communication afterward. He was amazing! I proposed in the evening which made the photography setup tricky, but Asa made it happen! My fiance and I could not be happier and could not recommend him more.
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Sarah Sent on 04/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Asa was the perfect choice for our winery wedding!

Asa was the perfect wedding photographer. He was professional and passionate about photography, with the gear necessary to shoot both our outside wedding and a nighttime reception in a FULLY GLASS building! Originally we were very worried this was going to cause major glare issues-- but Asa handled it with ease and there were no issues at all! Asa was easy to work with-- he responded to emails very promptly, answered all of our questions, came to our walkthrough to help us scout out locations and was extremely helpful in pointing out small details I would have missed. He did an excellent job balancing our desire for beautiful photos and the fact that my husband and I do not typically love having our photo taken., and he made us both feel extremely comfortable and taken care of! Asa's portrait photos and more documentary photos were both amazing, but we loved that he was a mostly documentary-style photographer that captured the genuine and candid moments of every part of our wedding. He did convince us to do a small shoot at sunset (he was very flexible on doing this longer or shorter, to our comfort level on stepping away, and timed it perfectly), and they are some of my favorite photos of us from the wedding! Even though we were running behind schedule and had not booked Asa for the full reception, he was able to capture all aspects of the wedding, including the cake cutting which was way later than expected. In doing cost comparisons for the DC area, we found that Asa had very budget friendly options available. He also returned our photos really quickly. We could not recommend him more highly for any couple getting married!
Milan
Milan Sent on 09/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Engagement Photographer

Amazingly talented photographer, committed to getting you the best shot possible, and willing to break the rules and get dirty for the shot. Asa gives you amazing pose prompts and guides you through the whole process. The photographs look fabulous, and he always makes sure you are heard on your ideas!
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Jessica Sent on 08/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Asa was very easy to work with, professional, and made us feel comfortable. We are so grateful for all the amazing and beautiful photos he captured of our special day.
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Erin Sent on 07/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement and Wedding Photos

Asa took our engagement photos in March 2024 and photographed our wedding day in May 2025. I cannot recommend him enough. He was very responsive to any questions I had leading up until our wedding day and helped things move smoothly on the day of. We had a large wedding party and Asa did a great job of giving everyone direction and helped us get through all of the photos as quickly as possible. I not only love all of our formal photos but also love how he captured many candid moments. We cannot wait to use Asa for family portraits down the line.
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Hannah Sent on 07/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience

Asa was the photographer for our wedding in Alexandria and he did a phenomenal job. I am a bit camera shy but he really is great at capturing the beautiful moments without being intrusive. The candid shots we now have my family and I will cherish for life. Thank you Asa! You did a beautiful job.
Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn Sent on 03/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Choose By Asa Photography to Capture Unforgettable Moments

We couldn't be happier with our choice of hiring By Asa Photography as our wedding photographer. Asa came highly recommended by a friend and her husband because they had a very positive experience on their wedding day. Everything was top-notch, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos. Asa was professional and attentive, making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Several guests complimented Asa's technique: capturing key moments and candid shots without interfering in the festivities. The photos turned out stunning and perfectly captured the emotion and beauty of our special day. We highly recommend By Asa Photography to anyone looking for a talented and reliable wedding photographer. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day unforgettable!
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Sara Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photos!

We are so glad we booked Asa to shoot our wedding. He was professional, responsive and flexible. He is able to offer solutions when schedules inevitably change day of and is able to de-escalate on what can sometimes be a very stressful day. We received multiple comments from guests complimenting him and second shooter David clearly putting in the work, whether it be getting on the floor to get the shot or running ahead of us down a very long aisle. They got great shots both of us as a couple, and of our guests on the dance floor. They are also very friendly. Highly recommend!
Julie
Julie Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Asa Captured My Day Beautifully!

I’m SO happy that I chose Asa as my wedding photographer. He was extremely responsive during the entire planning process, and was very helpful in setting my wedding timeline. He has such an eye for the best spots at your venue for photos, and he captures them beautifully. Not to mention, he’s incredibly kind, and we gad so much fun spending our very special day with him!

Edit to add: We received our photos and I could not be more happy with them! Asa captured our day beautifully, and his photos truly bring me back to our favorite day. He somehow photographed all of our special moments, and I could not be more grateful!
Shanlynn
Shanlynn Sent on 12/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Such a pleasure to work with!

We could not be happier with our choice to have Asa as our photographer for our big day! You can tell he cares about getting the perfect shot and his professionalism is fantastic!
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Awards

109
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
I.G.B Entertainment I.G.B Entertainment Wedding DJs

I worked a wedding with Asa Photography and was very impressed with the perfessionalism and ease projected from this company. I hope to cross paths again, and would recommend Asa Photography to any brides and grooms interested in quality work.

Perfectly Yours Perfectly Yours Wedding Planners

Asa is a wonderful photographer and true professional. He was wonderful and friendly to work with. His work is beautiful. I hope to work many more events with him!

Wedding Ceremonies by Jeff Wedding Ceremonies by Jeff Wedding Officiants

It is always a joy when I get to work with Asa.

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By Asa Photography frequently asked questions

By Asa Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Negatives
  • Proofs
By Asa Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Proofs
By Asa Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
By Asa Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
By Asa Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
By Asa Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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