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Marcus A. Carter
Marcus A. Carter
Owner

Black-owned

11 years in business

We speak English

Just me

September & October 2026 dates still available!

M. Carter Photography is a wedding photography service based in Washington, DC. Owner Marcus is a seasoned professional who purchased his first camera in college. He took to working behind the lens very quickly, and his loved ones encouraged him to take the leap and pursue photography as a career. Marcus invested time and money into good equipment, learning everything he could about how it worked and what to do to make his pictures interesting and attractive. A proud graduate of YouTube Academy, he strives continuously to develop his skillset and describes himself as self-taught, hard-working, humble, and transparent. Documenting weddings and milestone events is his passion, and he looks forward to capturing your special day.

Services Offered

Marcus has a fun-loving and humorous personality that makes him a great person to work with, and he encourages you to reach out and share your unique vision. He covers engagement sessions as well as ceremonies and receptions, and is available for destination weddings. To ensure your celebration gets the attention it deserves, he has a strict one-event-per-day policy and can provide additional hours upon request. His high-resolution images are presented digitally for a premium viewing experience. He also offers a second photographer, negatives, prints, and more.

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
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
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of M. Carter Photography

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Reviewers praise the photographer as professional, fun, and highly organized, helping couples feel at ease and crafting effective timelines. He communicates clearly, works seamlessly with other vendors, and provides second shooters/videographers. Photos arrived quickly and beautifully captured both candid and formal moments. Overall highly recommended and great value.

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Reviewers praise the photographer as professional, fun, and highly organized, helping couples feel at ease and crafting effective timelines. He communicates clearly, works seamlessly with other vendors, and provides second shooters/videographers. Photos arrived quickly and beautifully captured both candid and formal moments. Overall highly recommended and great value.

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Jocelyn Sent on 08/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photographer for our BIG Family Wedding!

Marcus was the best choice for photographer we could have made for our wedding. For two people that aren’t used to being the center of attention or naturals in front of the camera, we felt extremely comfortable with Marcus from the get go. From the beginning of our engagement shoot, he got us to relax and forget he was even there.
Marcus understood our desire to move to the pace of our guests and make the most of what the day would present in terms of photo opportunities. He helped us create a photo timeline that would maximize special moments while building in space for fluidity and grace, in case we did not run on schedule.

On the day of the wedding, Marcus and his second photographer Kat were a highlight for all of our guests. Marcus and Kat helped us navigate an ever evolving timeline, captured hundreds of eager family members wanting to take photos, and centering our desire to capture moments of us but capture our beautiful guests too. All of our guests commented how Marcus and Kat’s joyful energy and friendly banter made our photo sessions all the more memorable.

Post wedding, Marcus sent us the sneak-peak gallery within a week following our ceremony! He delivered our final gallery a month from that day! We were so happy with the prompt turn around for both. When going through the final gallery, we had the biggest smiles on our faces.

Along every step of working with Marcus, from the first phone call to the final photograph in the gallery, we felt his care and kindness, professionalism and expertise.
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 03/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Marcus is a gem—both as a human and as a photographer. Would choose him 1,000 times over!

Marcus was incredible to work with! We loved his unique yet classic style and were especially drawn to his amazing use of lighting. The most valuable pieces of advice we received when searching for a photographer was to choose based on personality, which is so important since you spend so much of your day (and the most emotional moments) with your photographer. Marcus had us instantly comfortable in front of the camera for both the engagement and wedding photos. He scheduled multiple check-in calls to walkthrough the timeline, family photo lists, and every detail, which made the day seamless. Our guests went out of their way to compliment Marcus for his great energy, presence, and commitment - incl joining on the dance floor capturing it all. Marcus also brought together the dream team - recommending our wonderful videographer (Grayter Memories) as well as bringing a fantastic second shooter, Nick Sullivan. While pricing wasn’t our deciding factor, we appreciated how affordable Marcus was compared to others we researched. We never had to sacrifice anything that mattered to us (engagement shoot, 2nd shooter, full-day coverage, etc.), and still received a top-tier, thoughtful, and organized experience from start to finish.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 12/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Book him before someone else does!

Marcus was not only good but he was soo much fun throughout the entire process. By the time we met in person we felt like we were lifelong friends. He is not only insanely affordable and talented, but professional, totally gets your vision, is more than capable of telling off a rogue venue coordinator on your behalf when necessary, and is just all around fun to be with. We couldn't recommend him highly enough! Book him before someone else does !
Brooke
Brooke Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant Experience!!

Marcus was a truly sensational photographer. From the very first meeting we had it felt like we were talking with an old friend who truly understood what we were looking for. Marcus was always incredibly responsive and tried to get an understanding of who we were as a couple, and then work with that. He kept reminding us that it was our day and whatever we were after, he would work to deliver. We did our engagement photos with Marcus and he was able to capture us so perfectly. He could see when a certain pose was uncomfortable and never forced anything. On the wedding day, Marcus was on time, extremely professional, and open to any suggestions as we had them. He worked really well with our other vendors and I never had to worry about if he was in the right place to get a great shot or not. We’ve received the photos now and we can honestly say Marcus did an outstanding job! He really captured us, our guests, the venue and all the little touches that were so important to us. Please book Marcus and his team – you will be so glad that you did!!
Sandra
Sandra Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

Marcus was phenomenal! Our engagement shoot was at Cunningham Falls in October 2024. Marcus was willing to hike, climb, and even risk falling in to the water several times to capture our special moments. Marcus was super patient and gave us all the prompts and instructions we needed. Fast forward to October 11, 2025 for our wedding. Marcus, Brandon and Cassidy DELIVERED! We just got our full album and could not be happier. They caught every moment from the day. They went above and beyond and even went to Walmart to get my husband suspenders. We cannot thank them enough for everything they did that day and catching moments we will get to look at for the rest of our lives.
Leila
Leila Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos!

Marcus was truly amazing! What an easy and smooth photography session. It made my wife and I’s day feel at ease. We usually are camera shy but on our big day? No way. Marcus made sure that he captured every moment. The direction he took was beyond professional! The iphone version of the photos were breathtaking but once I seen the actual photos, omg, my mouth dropped to the floor! They’re so beautiful. We are so thankful for such an amazing experience.
Jane
Jane Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Marcus is the best

I cannot say enough great things about Marcus. He photographed our wedding and every aspect of working with him was a pleasure. He was very available before the wedding and made sure to schedule regular calls and gather every bit of information we needed. He went above and beyond to help us set up for our guests attending virtually, and to help our family member who was also our videographer and who was flying in and didn't have all the equipment she needed. At the event he was completely unobtrusive, but was also warm and friendly to everyone who interacted with him. He got our portraits done in record time, too! After the wedding he sent us our pictures very quickly, and was incredibly responsive to our requests. Oh, and the best part? He was totally affordable, and his rate was the best we saw (and we looked extensively). You CANNOT go wrong with Marcus, and will have a ton of fun working with him too.
Tori
Tori Sent on 06/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

Marcus is the best wedding vendor you will work with. It felt like we had a wedding planner and photographer rolled into one. From the first meeting he made us feel at easy and comfortable. Prioritizing our vision, and what we were comfortable doing. He helped us come up with the timeline and made us feel comfortable going into the day. Marcus had our back the entire day and even took care of some issues with other vendors. Our pictures came back quickly and they were perfect! I can't say enough good things about him and I would definitely love to work with him again. If you are looking for a photographer, look no further.
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Amy L. Sent on 12/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

This is your photographer

Marcus is an absolute delight to have around! He made this process of planning the wedding a breeze! He took his time to make sure we got the kinds of photos and locations we wanted while making us laugh, and feel comfortable. He does a very good job communicating as well. I have recommend him to everyone I know!
Nicholas
Nicholas Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 best photographer in the DMV area

Marcus was the perfect photographer for our special day. He was incredibly professional, communicative, punctual, and has a great personality. He’s also a perfectionist so, safe to say, all of our pictures came out perfect. His timeline breakdown really made our day go smoothly and he really worked with us on what pictures needed to spend more/less time on. We 100% recommend his services for any wedding or event.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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M. Carter Photography frequently asked questions

M. Carter Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
M. Carter Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
M. Carter Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
M. Carter Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
M. Carter Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
M. Carter 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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