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Ray's Photography is a photography company serving the Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia areas. Staff at Ray’s Photography are broken into two teams: trained photographers and technical staff. Their photographers are sure to capture every magical moment of your day with precision and attention to the nuances that make your relationship unique. Then your photographs are handed off to the technical team where each image is enhanced to perfection. Their process results in beautiful photos with a bright and natural feel.

Services Offered
Ray’s Photography can capture your day in a wide variety of photography styles. Their seemingly endless number of services allow each couple to build the package they need. Couples can add on additional sessions like trash the dress, engagement and boudoir shoots, as well as wedding portraits and wedding-day photography. They'll travel to your destination and provide additional hours, multiple locations and a second shooter to capture every photo you could want. Additional services include:

  • Custom graphics
  • High-resolution images
  • Toning
  • Video
  • Liability insurance
  • Slideshow
  • One event per day


Other Services
This award-winning photography company offers couples items to display and share cherished photographs. Couples can share memories with family and friends in the form of save the date or thank you cards. Additional items offered include:

  • Albums
  • Digital files
  • Matted Prints
  • Proofs
  • Canvas
  • Flush mount
  • Prints
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Ray's Photography

K
Kevin Sent on 11/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Ray was amazing!

Ray was absolutely amazing during our engagement pictures and the wedding. She is genuine and joyful and her style reflects that. She helped bring out the best in us for the pictures, because we were genuinely having fun with her the whole time! We weren't the only ones to notice and got so many compliments from our bridal party and wedding guests.
Sabah
Sabah Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding decision to book Ray!

Having Ray as our photographer was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding. I am one of the first , amongst my friends and family to get married and I went to Instagram to find my photographer. In the mist of the wedding process finding a photographer was one of the MOST important decisions I had to make, and I knew instantly after our first initial meeting with that he was the PERFECT fit for us. Ray has an amazing team with him and was able to capture our wedding better than I could have envisioned!! What I love most was Ray was always able to think outside of the box and capture every magical moment. Having an elaborate Pakistani wedding , with several events - Ray effortless was able to manage without any instructions. Ray helped us navigate and gave us the direction which I am so grateful for.
A
Abby Sent on 09/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Ray has been an absolute joy to work with. As our wedding plan changed (over and over again) with Covid, Ray was enthusiastic and helpful giving suggestions as our plan switched and being so incredibly supportive every step of the way. We didn’t meet face to face until the wedding day but the moment she walked in the door it felt like seeing an old friend. Ray captured every moment in a fun and genuine way. She helped move the day forward organically while interacting with our guests like a member of the family.

Ray captures joy, love, and movement is a way that can only be described as magical. Her photography is absolutely stunning. A person has never been so aptly named; Ray is truly a Ray of sunshine.
I
Izbela Sent on 04/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience working with Ray!

My husband and I hired Ray as both our photographer and videographer for our wedding and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Having quality photo/video was very important to us and our families and Ray went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He was also very flexible in terms of photoshoot locations/timings and did a great job in directing my husband & I to get the best shots while still incorporating ideas we wanted for our pictures. Highly recommend his work!

Sam
Sam L. Sent on 12/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Breath Taking Wedding Video - Highest Quality - 10 out of 10

I'm so happy we went with Ray for our wedding video. His team was very professional and timely. This is a video my wife and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. Hands down one of the best videographer I have seen and 100% would recommend him to anyone looking. I keep getting goose bumps every time I watch my video. Thanks again Ray for the great work!
Saif
Saif Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

High Quality Photographer

Ray is literally the best Photographer in DC area. He is a humble, well organized and very professional. Listen to his advice because he makes wonderful photo phots and he won’t disappoint you for sure. I hired him in my wedding and he absolutely gave me more than asked for with quality pictures and video. I feel like a movie star whenever I watch my wedding pictures and videos. Believe me he will be your best choice.
Harsh
Harsh Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in the area!

This was the best decision I made, besides proposing to my now wife of course. Extremely professional and flexible. I heard great things about Ray from others and he exceeded my expectations. I ended up hiring his services for two of my events and I cannot be happier with the end result. I highly recommend Ray to everyone and will definitely use him for all major events going forward!
T
Tala Sent on 02/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer

Ray is an amazing photographer! We loved our wedding photos and video came out great as well! Highly recommend him for any event.
Raghad
Raghad Sent on 01/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

SO HAPPY! 100% recommend

I’ve known Ray for 6+ years and i couldn’t wait for the day to get married so I could have him as my wedding photographer. He is truly amazing. His shots are perfect. He is hands down the best photographer in the DMV area. I wouldn’t even look further then Ray. He is high quality and does top notch work. We got married August 26, 2018 and he made us so comfortable and was so professional. He’s the only person I would recommend personally. Now let’s talk results.....our pictures are so gorgeous and perfect. Our wedding video was literally like a movie. The quality is so amazing you can’t even believe your eyes. I just love love love Ray and would 100% recommend him. Thank you for a great experience and we are so happy!
J
Julie Sent on 12/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Photographer with an Artist's Touch and Great Personality!

Ray is, quite simply, the best in the business. If you look at his website, Facebook, or Instagram pages, you will fall in love with his work. He is as adept at taking traditional wedding photos (the stock family shots or dance floor photos we are all familiar with) as he is at taking artistic editorial-style photos. Indeed, some of his photos are so stunningly gorgeous that you will think you're looking at a painting. His photographs tell a story; they capture a moment. And some of them will even take your breath away. What more could you want on your wedding day?

We are so in love with some of our wedding photos that we plan to use them as artwork in our new home, and we are totally not those kind of people. We did our first look on one of two gorgeous spiral staircases at our wedding venue, the Hotel Monaco in Washington, DC, which is both a luxury hotel and national historic landmark. The photographs that Ray took of us from atop the staircase looking down are at once beautiful, memorable wedding shots and incredible architectural photography (a style of photography we love to display in our home).

Ray's talent is matched by the warmth of his personality, which is evident from the first time you speak with him. He's devoted to giving you the end product you're looking for. He's proud of his work, and he has a tremendous amount of respect for his clients. He will go the extra mile for you, even if it means laying on the cold ground in a puddle of dirty rainwater to get a beautiful shot of you and your significant other (that's not an exaggeration; he did this during our engagement shoot in DC). And, while, we did not ask Ray to jump into the Potomac River to capture a particular photo, you will see from his social media accounts that he has actually jumped into bodies of water before to take gorgeous photos for his couples. I know few other photographers who would go to such lengths for their clients. But for Ray, his couples are much more than just his clients, they are also his artistic muses. He wants your photographs to be as beautiful as you want them to be.

Ray is, not surprisingly, a hot ticket, so if you love his work, and want to hire him for your engagement shoot or wedding, reach out to him ASAP. You won't regret it. I cannot have imagined anyone else capturing our wedding day. We are over the moon happy with our end result. You will be, too.
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Awards

127
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

3 Endorsements
AV Creation Group AV Creation Group Wedding Planners

Always pleasure to work with you Ray in all Events. you are the best.

Top of the Town Top of the Town Rooftop Weddings

Beautiful photos!

Black Horse Manor Black Horse Manor Mansion Weddings

Ray's Photography offers the most incredible portfolio of photographs for your special day. Their professionlism is unsurpassed. Rest assured, your big day will be captured beautifully by Ray's!

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Ray's Photography frequently asked questions

Ray's Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Ray's Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Ray's Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Ray's Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Ray's Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ray's Photography is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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