Washington DC Wedding Photographer Team That Knows Your Venue
Washington DC Wedding Photography
Toast Entertainment is a Washington DC wedding photographer team in The Knot Hall of Fame, top 1% of wedding professionals nationwide, with 1,000+ five-star reviews company-wide. We photograph weddings across Washington, Arlington, Alexandria and Silver Spring. Packages start at $1,395.
Beyond the Hall of Fame, Toast has won Best of The Knot more than ten times and holds WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards.
Recent DC Metro Weddings
Meet Your Head Photographer
Sophia is Toast's Head Photographer in the DC metro. She builds the shot list with each couple before the day, and she covers weddings across the District, Maryland, and Virginia. When you book Toast photography in the DC metro, Sophia or Aleisha photographs your wedding.
See Sophia's portfolioAlso photographing the DC metro
Aleisha Kone is Toast's Photography Director and sets the standard every Toast photographer works to. She has photographed hundreds of weddings, she trains the photography team on the same rules she holds herself to, and she photographs in the DC metro herself.
See Aleisha's portfolioPhotographing a DC metro wedding
Four real seasons
DC has four real seasons, and winter is one of them. Winter light goes early, so a late-afternoon ceremony ends in the dark. Summer evenings stay light much longer. Spring runs March to May and fall runs October to November, and both fill early. Cherry blossom season brings the prettiest light and the biggest crowds of the year. Summer is hot and humid, with fast storms. In the mountains the weather flips fast, and fog can roll over a ridge in minutes.
Venues across the District, Maryland and Virginia
Our photographers have worked The Mansion at Strathmore in North Bethesda and Historic Rosemont Manor in Virginia. Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles is on our list, along with The Crossvines and Springfield Manor in Maryland. Sweeney Barn is a favorite for rustic weddings. Skyland Lodge sits on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, a long drive with a huge view. DoubleTree by Hilton Gaithersburg rounds it out. Toast's DC work also includes the InterContinental The Willard, the Grand Hyatt Washington, President Lincoln's Cottage and District Winery.
The Beltway problem
The Capital Beltway decides your timeline. A Georgetown hotel to a Loudoun County venue on a Friday afternoon can take well over an hour. Crossing the Potomac at rush hour is slower still. Downtown venues mean garages and loading-zone rules. We cover Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring and Middleburg. Travel within 30 miles of DC is free.
Engagement sessions in DC
The Tidal Basin during cherry blossom season is worth an early alarm. The National Mall and the memorials are popular for portraits; check the park's permit requirements. Georgetown's waterfront and brick side streets work year round. Old Town Alexandria has cobblestones and the river. The U.S. National Arboretum has the old Capitol columns in a meadow.
Planning more than photos? See everything Toast does in the DC metro on our Washington DC wedding entertainment page.
DC Metro Photography Packages
The DC metro has three photography packages. Each one comes with a lead photographer, a planning session, edited images, a gallery you can share, print rights and a backup photographer.
Package 1
Four hours and one lead photographer, enough for a courthouse ceremony and a dinner in Georgetown.
- 4 hours of coverage
- 1 lead photographer
Six hours of coverage, one lead photographer and an engagement or bridal session. DC couples book this one most.
- 6 hours of coverage
- 1 lead photographer
- Engagement or bridal session
The Complete Story
A full day with two photographers and a session included. Worth it for a church ceremony in the District and a reception out in Virginia.
- Full-day coverage
- 2 photographers
- Engagement or bridal session
Add-ons
| Special photographer reservation | $250 |
| Lead photographer, extended coverage | $350/hr |
| Assistant photographer | $100/hr |
| Engagement or bridal session | $595 |
| Expedited editing | $300 |
DC add-ons: reserve a specific photographer ($250), extended lead coverage ($350 an hour), an assistant ($100 an hour), an engagement or bridal session ($595) and expedited editing ($300).
Photo and video: DC video begins at $1,995, which covers four hours of filming and a 4 to 6 minute highlight edit. In the DC metro, bundling two services saves $100 and adds one complimentary Combo Perk. The DC rates page shows all the combinations.
Toast also covers the DC metro DJ and MC, videography, photo booth, and lighting and enhancements. Bundling two or more services saves $100 and adds one complimentary Combo Perk, three services saves $200 and adds two Perks, and four services saves $300 and adds all seven.
From Inquiry to Gallery
Tell us your date and venue, and you'll hear back the same day.
Sophia builds your shot list with you. Toast arrives early for every service.
During the ceremony your photographer stays out of the way. The rest of the day, they coach you on where to stand and how to pose.
Every frame gets color and exposure work.
Your edited gallery is ready to share within 30 days, print rights included.
If Sophia or Aleisha has an emergency, another Toast photographer steps in with your plan.
DC Metro Venues We Know
DC, Maryland and Virginia venues where Toast photographers have worked:
DC Metro Photography Reviews
DC Metro Wedding Photography FAQ
What does a Washington DC wedding photographer cost?
$1,395 for four hours with one lead photographer. That's Toast's DC metro starting price. See all packages on the DC rates page.
Is $4,000 a lot for a wedding photographer?
In the DC metro that's close to a full day with two photographers. Our largest package, with a second shooter, starts at $3,995. Compare all three on the DC rates page.
Who is the best wedding photographer in Washington DC?
The best fit is someone who has worked your venue and shows you full galleries. Sophia, our Head Photographer in the DC metro, leads Toast's team here with Aleisha Kone.
How many hours do we need?
Six covers most DC weddings. Four is enough for a ceremony and dinner in one place. A District ceremony with a Virginia reception needs the full day.
When will we get our photos?
Within 30 days, online. How many images you get depends on your hours and guest count.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes. A session comes with Packages 2 and 3, and Package 1 adds one for $595. The Tidal Basin, Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria are favorites.
Do you photograph elopements in DC?
Yes. We scope and price a DC elopement as a short wedding or an engagement session.
Do you photograph weddings in Maryland and Virginia?
Yes. We cover Washington, Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Silver Spring and Middleburg. Travel within 30 miles of DC is free.
Can we bundle photography with a DJ or video?
Yes. In the DC metro, two services save $100 and add a Combo Perk. Three save $200, and four save $300. See the DC rates page.
Check Your DC Metro Date
Walter founded Toast in 2010 with under $1,000 and built it into a Knot Hall of Fame company photographing weddings across nine markets.
