Wedding Photography in Washington DC

Chauna

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5.0

Cannot recommend enough! Jilanne did our engagement photos, wedding day photos, and wedding videography. We are so in love with how everything turned out and got so many compliments from friends and family. Her photos turned out so well, the venue asked if they could post them on their website! Easy and fun to work with and always a timely turn around on final products. I can’t wait to work with Jilanne again on future photography and videography needs.

Clare

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5.0

Zaida is a consummate professional and an artist. The samples on her website are a very good representation of the quality provided. What you won’t know from the website is that she was also a real pleasure to have around! She’s friendly, has an easy laugh, and makes others comfortable. She’s flexible and creative when things don’t go as planned on the wedding day. She took time and care to make sure that she got a list of the shots we wanted to capture and understood who was important to us. For instance, I shared that I really wanted to get pictures with my niece and she captured some absolutely adorable shots that I will treasure forever! My husband has always been shy about taking photos, and I was very nervous about getting nice shots. Zaida gave the perfect amount of guidance – suggesting framing and approximate poses, but not overdirecting and allowing us to be comfortable with her. It worked really well. We have never had such lovely photos together! She was also totally game to do an unusual location for our engagement shoot, the air and space museum. She mentioned she loves photographing couples in locations that are special to them. You can tell that she really loves love, learning about couples and their stories, and being part of weddings. It was a pleasure to have Zaida be part of our wedding day. We received the photos back in less than two months and will treasure them forever.

Working with Alfred was great! His professionalism put me instantly at ease, but what truly stood out was his ability to capture authentic moments with such creativity and precision. The attention to detail was impeccable — from the way he played with light and angles, to how he guided me and my fiance comfortably through poses without ever making it feel forced. The final gallery honestly exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for someone who is not only incredibly talented but also kind, patient, and genuinely passionate about their craft, I can’t recommend Alfred enough.

Joey did an EXCELLENT job with photographing our wedding! We couldn’t have asked for better! He showed up on time and was very interactive! The photos that he took were very high quality and really captured the pure joy and happiness that we experienced on our wedding day!

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Serge for our wedding day! From the very beginning, he brought not just incredible talent, but a true passion for his craft. Serge connected with us as a couple and with each of our guests in such a warm and genuine way; making everyone feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — every single shot was thoughtfully captured and masterfully edited. The clarity, lighting, and composition were flawless, and it’s clear that each image was carefully selected with intention. He managed to tell the full story of our day through a perfect mix of candid and emotional moments, joyful interactions, and beautiful portraits. His energy and presence added so much joy to the day, and we are beyond grateful to have these timeless memories to treasure forever. If we could give more than five stars, we would in a heartbeat! Thank you, Serge, for turning our wedding into a masterpiece.

Jack

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5.0

Stumbling upon the So Tender is Humanity website during our exhaustive search for a wedding photographer proved to be one of the most important, if not the most important, moments of me and my wife's wedding planning journey. It's not entirely difficult to articulate what one wants in a photographer – in our case: authenticity, candidness, heart, motion, an almost complete disregard for convention – but to find someone who can successfully execute your vision is an entirely different prospect. However, it only took a few moments of browsing Alex and Anastasiia's website and portfolio to realize we had found our partners for this journey. And that's exactly what Alex and Anastasiia were: partners. Sure, they are masterful photographers. Actually, that's doing them a disservice; let's go with virtuosos of the visual. However, what truly separates them is how they approach the relationship. We weren’t just subjects through a lens. Whether it was the kickoff call, the assorted follow-ups, our engagement shoot or the big day – we felt valued, we felt heard, we felt involved. In truth, it felt like we developed a friendship along the way that proved to be the catalyst for some of the best photos I’ve ever viewed. Genuinely. From our engagement shoot at Dave & Buster’s (where my wife and I first met) to our boho wedding at Brentsville Hall, Alex and Anastasiia captured these milestone moments with flair, gusto, beauty, warmth and realness. The spirit of my wife and I courses through these photos, to an extent we didn’t even know was possible. Alex and Anastasiia are creatives in the truest sense of the word, but more importantly, they are incredible human beings. We are forever grateful to Alex and Anastasiia and cannot wait to work with them again.

Terri

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5.0

We are beyond thrilled with our experience working with Julia at Julie Summers Photography! From my daughter’s very first meeting to the final gallery delivery, they were professional, warm, and incredibly talented. Julia made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera, nothing felt forced or awkward. She captured every important moment, every little glance, every burst of laughter, and every happy tear with such authenticity and beauty. The photos are absolutely stunning—timeless, full of emotion, and beautifully edited. We’ve looked through them a hundred times and still tear up! Not only is Julia a gifted artist, but they were also such a calming and positive presence on the day itself. She helped keep things on track without ever making anyone feel rushed and worked seamlessly with all of the other vendors. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to capture your day exactly how you want to remember it, we can’t recommend Julia Summers Photography enough. These photos are something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you for giving our family the gift of these memories! — Mike and Terri Barnett, parents of the bride

Christine

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5.0

Mara was INCREDIBLE. The photo room we were in was a bit small but Mara was able to Tetris everyone to fit the space perfectly! She was so kind and made us feel so comfortable. We can’t wait to see the final photos. We wanted to add an extra half hour as the day was flying and Mara had no problem staying to capture some additional moments. I would recommend Mara to anyone that is looking for a photographer with vision and also flexible to make changes and adjustments that arise from the day!

BC Wedding

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Lee has been so great to work with and he has made the process of figuring out our photography so much fun! He really takes the time to get to know you before you shoot which makes it so much easier and more comfortable when the time comes (especially if you haven't been photographed before!). We have been absolutely thrilled with how our photos have come out. He has such a good eye and is great at directing people to create the perfect picture. We would highly recommend Lee to anyone and everyone!

We absolutely LOVEEEEEED Georgette! She was the highlight of our little civil ceremony at the garden. She brought out the fun and laughter and definitely had a vision when framing her shots. She quoted us a price that was competitive with another photographer but her amazing photos spoke for themselves. On the day of the ceremony, she arrived early, too. If you are looking for a skilled photographer who delivers quality as well as creativity, Georgette is the best! We highly recommend her! 5 stars!!