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About

J. W. Collier Photography is a wedding-photography business operating out of Silver Spring, Maryland. Owner Jay Collier uses a variety of photography styles, including contemporary, film, natural, photojournalistic, traditional, and vintage, to capture weddings’ most magical moments. He delights in telling couples’ one-of-a-kind love stories through high-quality images that they can treasure for a lifetime.

Services Offered

This professional photographer strives to provide clients with a comfortable atmosphere so that they feel free to be themselves and let their personalities shine. He understands that no two couples, and therefore no two weddings, are the same. J. W. Collier Photo offers customizable photography packages that are designed to accommodate a range of needs and pricing preferences. When collaborating with Jay for your special day, you may avail of services such as additional hours, multiple-location sessions, a second photographer, and more.

  • Black-owned
  • Native American-owned
  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints

Reviews of J. W. Collier Photography

Imani-Kai
Imani-Kai Sent on 09/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Look No Further!

Vogue was interesting in featuring my wedding, so I knew the photos had to be PERFECT. I found Jay on IG and contacted him. He was super thorough and acknowledged my moodboards and ideas. We met for the first time on my actual wedding day, and I didn't need to tell him anything (as I expect with professionals) -- he flowed perfectly and kept the photography moving. The final product was OUTSTANDING. Literally a visual story. And the Vogue team was so excited! When it comes to picking a photographer it is so much better to hire someone that will tell a real story in the moments and Jay captured everything so beautifully and creatively. If you're nervous about picking a photographer due to cost, style, etc., as I was.. please let me be the one to tell you -- you will thank yourself by hiring Jay. Timeless photographer that will last forever.
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Amber Sent on 10/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Photographer

Jay took amazing engagement photos for us. We highly recommend him!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unique Breathtaking Photos!

Jay was amazing and the pics were even better! I can't recommend him enough. Our wedding photos are absolutely beautiful, we couldn't be happier.
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Shelton Sent on 07/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal DMV Photographer

As a DMV photographer myself, I think I share a unique experience. Jay was phenomenal throughout the entire process, from initial consultation to execution. We choose Jay as our wedding photographer before we planned our wedding due to sheer admiration for his work.

I came prepared with a vision and we collaborated on locations for execution. Jay provided direction for couples posing and was very prepared during our sessions. There is absolutely nothing I’d change about our experience with Jay. We cannot thank Jay enough for capturing one of our most cherished moments !
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Nesli Sent on 05/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

WOW! The best experience

Jay is absolutely wonderful - he and his second photographer were so phenomenal. They were so fun, kind, professional, and all around amazing. Thank you for helping us celebrate such a wonderful day! I can’t wait to see more of the amazing pictures you took!
Gelareh
Gelareh Sent on 04/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience! He is professional and very friendly.

Jay is an amazing photographer. He was our photographer both for my engagement photoshoot and my wedding! The amount of compliments I received for pictures are countless. He could capture every moment perfectly. I am sure that years from now I will be able to remember everything clearly every-time I look at my pictures. Thank you Jay. You’re awesome.
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Angelino Sent on 03/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

If you’re thinking about hiring a photographer for any occasion, you must hire Jay! Our wedding photos came out amazing and Jay himself was very flexible and accommodating. Highly recommend, you won’t regret it.
Suzanne
Suzanne Sent on 12/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

James is the best!

James was absolutely wonderful! He was very professional, responded to all of our questions very quickly, and super nice. And his pictures are gorgeous! He was really flexible with scheduling and got our photos back to us quickly. We would highly recommend working with him!
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Mikayla Sent on 12/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photos!

Jay did AMAZING with our pictures. I seriously cannot recommend him enough!! We only got married a month ago and I am already eager to hang them up... I just can't pick only a few!! They are all beautiful!! He captured our best moments and was so patient with our crazy bridal party!! 1000/10 recommend his work!!!
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Norman Sent on 10/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer in the DMV

My wife and I and are extremely happy with Jays work ! We couldn’t have asked for better engagement and wedding pics. We highly recommend Jay for any special occasion!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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J. W. Collier Photography frequently asked questions

J. W. Collier Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
J. W. Collier Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
J. W. Collier Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
J. W. Collier Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
J. W. Collier Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
J. W. Collier 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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