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Shelly Pate
Shelly Pate
Owner

Woman-owned

1 Years in business

Shelly Pate Photography is a wedding photography business based out of Washington, DC. Owner and lead photographer Shelly relishes the opportunity to create beautiful images of authentic moments. A passionate and relatable professional, Shelly loves working with all manner of couples on wedding days. A natural storyteller, she likes to weave personal narratives into the photos she crafts.

Services Offered

Shelly Pate Photography enjoys focusing on the real, in-between moments that show couples being their true selves. This allows Shelly to produce images that can be cherished and admired for generations to come. A blend of contemporary, natural, and photojournalistic styles influence Shelly's approach, allowing her to create diverse images. Her work can be availed as digital files, albums, canvases, prints, and more. Some of the other features provided by Shelly Pate Photography include:

  • An additional photographer
  • Multiple-location sessions
  • A one-event-per-day policy
  • Engagement coverage

FAQ’s

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$4,800

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,800

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
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Reviews of Shelly Pate Photography

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Shelly Pate Photography received glowing reviews from couples who praised her professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture intimate details and candid moments on their wedding day. Reviewers highlighted her calming presence, exceptional communication, and stunning photography that exceeded expectations. Shelly's warm demeanor, detailed planning, and excellent teamwork with her second photographer were particularly appreciated, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable for couples. Many highly recommend her for her artistry, passion, and personalized touch in capturing unforgettable wedding moments.

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Shelly Pate Photography received glowing reviews from couples who praised her professionalism, creativity, and ability to capture intimate details and candid moments on their wedding day. Reviewers highlighted her calming presence, exceptional communication, and stunning photography that exceeded expectations. Shelly's warm demeanor, detailed planning, and excellent teamwork with her second photographer were particularly appreciated, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable for couples. Many highly recommend her for her artistry, passion, and personalized touch in capturing unforgettable wedding moments.

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Krystine C. Sent on 05/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Shelly Pate photography is worth every penny!

Shelly is amazing! We’ve been working with her for our wedding since last summer and she has been so accommodating to our needs. We did our engagement shoot with her last year and unfortunately we had to postpone our reception another 5 months because of the pandemic. Shelly was so proactive and flexible that we didn’t have any issues with rescheduling. She was present for our small ceremony this weekend and she not only took care of her scope of work but also coordinated with our videographer to make sure they captured what we wanted. Shelly goes above and beyond what you expect from a vendor. She’s professional, but easy to talk to, and she makes the environment fun and comfortable for her clients. This is on top of the beautiful pictures she produces after each session =) We’re looking forward to working with her and her husband again in a few months!
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Shelby Sent on 07/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

July 2024 Wedding

My husband and I got married in Virginia in July 2024. Shelly Pate Photography exceeded our expectations with our engagement and wedding photos. From the moment we met, her professionalism and passion for capturing special moments were evident. On the big day, Shelly and Patrick seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid shots and intimate details that truly reflected the spirit of the occasion. Shelly’s eye for detail and creative flair resulted in breathtaking photos that tell the story of our wedding beautifully. Every image is a perfect blend of artistry and emotion, preserving our memories in a way that we will cherish forever. Beyond their exceptional skills, their warm and friendly demeanor made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. They were incredibly accommodating and genuinely invested in making sure every moment was captured to perfection. If you’re looking for a photographer who delivers stunning, memorable images with a personal touch, look no further. My husband and I still cannot believe how stunning the photos are from our wedding - we have never felt so beautiful in our lives! Thank you Shelly and Patrick for capturing our perfect day perfectly. Shelly Pate Photography is truly outstanding! Shelby & Joe G.
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Maria Sent on 08/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Look no further...Shelly and Patrick are not only exceptional photographers through their expertise and professionality, but they are incredible human beings. Other than your spouse, you spend the most time with your photographer on your wedding day- Shelly was so joyful, flexible, and made us feel so special on our day. Shelly went above and beyond throughout the whole process, we had a pre-wedding phone call where she literally took the ideas in my head made them into an organized event timeline and scouted my venue so that she could capture all that it had to offer. Shelly made the most of our time and was able to get the attention of our bridal party, families, and little ones so that we could spend the most time celebrating and not posing for photos. I am so excited by our sneak peek photos and can’t wait to see the rest. She has an absolute incredible eye and is so fun. There are a lot of great photographers out there, but truly feel that Shelly is the best.
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Shelly Pate Photography frequently asked questions

Shelly Pate Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Shelly Pate Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Shelly Pate Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Shelly Pate Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Shelly Pate Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
Shelly Pate 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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