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A wedding invitation suite thrown up against a blue sky, the invitation, a photograph, a watch and a bottle of scent all caught mid air among the clouds

Weddings

Documentary
Unscripted by design

Most of your day will happen without direction, so we photograph it that way. Close when it counts. Out of sight when the moment is yours. The portraits are the only part that's staged, and even those keep moving so they feel like something you lived rather than something you posed for.

Mariachi musicians singing their way down the grass aisle of a hilltop ceremony, guests turned in their chairs to watch

The day

The day starts before it has decided what it will be. We move through it quietly, close when it counts and unseen when the room belongs to you. Plans shift on a wedding day; keeping that shift invisible is most of the work.

A garden ceremony seen from beyond an iron railing and birch leaves, the couple at the front and the groomsmen in cream suits
A couple kissing in a panelled doorway, caught between one room and the next
A tiered tulle dress hanging on a hook beside a mirror, someone passing in a blur of cream
Close on a hanging gown, pearls and small crystal clusters scattered across quilted silk in a shaft of light
Two brides crossing a city street hand in hand, both blurred with the speed of it
Black and white, a groom holding the bride from behind on the lawn outside a lit barn, his eyes closed against her shoulder
Rings in their boxes on red velvet beside a card printed in gold and a small tasselled knot
Two gold bands in open boxes on red silk, a round wax seal on the card behind them
A small beaded purse embroidered with a red heart, hanging by its chain against red velvet
The small things

Everything chosen on purpose gets kept on purpose: the rings, the letters, the borrowed, the red.

Two grooms touching glasses over an open field, the low sun burning through the wine
Looking down at a seated bride, the beaded lace sleeve and skirt of her gown spilling across a deep red patterned rug beside one satin heel
A gold tray of getting ready things: a perfume bottle, a gold watch, a locket and two ring boxes in moss green velvet
Black and white, two guests under string lights at night, one in a pale wide brimmed hat, heads bent together in conversation
A couple walking hand in hand through a winter field at dusk, bare trees along the far edge
Black and white, dancers in tulle skirts standing barefoot at the edge of the bride's lace train where it pools across the floor
Black and white, guests reaching across a candlelit table to touch glasses in a panelled ballroom

Portraits

Your wedding isn't spent posing. We direct in motion, never stiff, so most couples loosen within the first fifteen minutes. Those who'd rather stay close to their guests need only twenty minutes during cocktail hour.

A bride laughing in dappled woodland light, white roses in her gloved hand and the groom close behind her
A bride sitting alone on a lawn with her gown spread in a circle around her
A groom leading his bride by the hand along a stone balustrade, her long lace gloves and her laugh caught mid step
Two ballerinas dancing on a terrazzo floor beneath a chandelier while the guests watch from their seats
The people

Some frames are planned. The best ones happen while everyone forgets the camera is in the room.

A pink rotary telephone on a worn table beside a dish heaped with candy cigarette packs
A checkerboard save the date card propped up on a tufted olive floral armchair
A single tier cake iced with piped flowers under a heart shaped topper, on a violet cloth against exposed brick
Two brides face to face in a papered washroom, one reaching up to straighten the other's collar
A bride seen from behind at the top of the aisle, guests on their feet and the Washington Monument rising beyond the trees
A long table laid for dinner in a dark panelled room, candles and greenery down the middle, bentwood chairs pulled in
Three people folded into one embrace at the foot of a dark staircase, a pale tulle skirt spilling out of it
Another long table under a beamed ceiling, dressed with pale flowers, an oil painting hung above the fireplace
A couple pressed together under the low branches of an enormous old tree

The party

Later, once the vows are kept and the formalities have burned away, the night loosens into something no timeline can hold. It is the least composed hour and the most worth keeping, the room at full volume, everyone finally and entirely themselves.

A groom carrying the bride across wet grass, her beaded heels dangling from her hand
A long exposure of bridesmaids in blue tulle turning together in a grand room
A couple kissing beside a tall tiered cake tied with black bows, a painted mural behind them
A couple in sunglasses walking a flagstone terrace at dusk, their guests trailing behind them between the columns
The unexpected

Not every frame is planned. Sometimes a horse at the fence line becomes the one everyone remembers.

A horse leaning over a fence rail in the mist, a pair of bridal heels hooked over the wood beside it
The terrace before anyone arrives: cocktail tables, gilt chairs and a canvas umbrella under strung lights
An outdoor bar lined with bottles and ice buckets, calla lilies standing in a vase at the end of it
Black and white, a woman laughing as she runs across a field with two more guests running behind her
Guests standing for the ceremony, framed by a tall column, the couple small at the front
White folding chairs on a flagstone path with a cluster of white flowers marking the end of a row
One cloth covered table standing alone on a stone terrace between fluted columns
Two brides at a dark bar, faces almost touching, two glasses of champagne waiting behind them
The toasts

Somebody always cries. It is never who they predicted.

The bride wiping away a tear and laughing during the ceremony, a bridesmaid behind her doing the same
A bride holding her veil up over both of them, kissing the groom underneath it in a misty pasture
Black and white, a bride gathering her skirt as she walks with the groom between enormous fluted columns
Black and white, a long exposure of the reception, the guests blurred between the tables under a vaulted ceiling
A tower of coupe glasses filled with espresso dusted dessert
The first kiss under a flowered arch, the officiant beside them and the guests seated on the grass
A groom holding the bride's face at a paddock fence in the fog, a horse grazing behind them
The practical

The unglamorous things, promised plainly. Your full gallery is in your hands within three to four weeks, depending on the season. A second photographer when the day runs in two directions at once. Three cameras, doubled cards, every frame backed up before the night is over, so nothing you lived is ever left to chance.

A bride standing alone at the end of a corridor of tall clipped hedges

Afterward

"We had a blast." "Wonderful from start to finish." "We can't stop looking at the photos."

The line that keeps returning in the notes couples send: it felt easy. Comfort has a way of showing up in the pictures. The rest is craft, and answering quickly.

Two brides kissing in front of a wall of evergreens, one veil lifting behind them
A couple walking back up the aisle through a shower of paper hearts, guests throwing them from both sides
A couple in sunglasses riding in the back of an open car, the veil spilling over the door and lilies in her lap
The couple walking out hand in hand through their guests, between the columns of the terrace
A bride alone at a mirror in lamplight, the train of her gown running out behind her
A bride in profile at a curtained window, the light coming through the embroidery down the back of her gown
The quiet after

When the room finally empties, what stays is how it felt.

A couple kissing on a balustraded terrace after dark
Two vases of wildflowers on a curved stone console set out on the grass
A couple on a garden path beside a white conservatory, seen through an arch of dark leaves
A couple alone on a lawn between clipped boxwoods, a wide green valley and a bigger sky behind them
A bride standing beside the groom's chair in a green panelled library, her train laid out across the parquet
A ceremony under a leafy arbour between hedges, the couple kissing with the officiant beside them
Looking down a dark aisle toward a bright draped opening with a chandelier hanging in it, the guests in silhouette
On first looks

A first look buys a calmer timeline and a cocktail hour spent with your guests. Skipping it keeps the reveal at the aisle. Both are right answers, and an easy one to settle together on the consultation call.

On planners

Book at least a month-of coordinator. The day itself is too late to learn a wedding, and without one the vendors end up planning it live. Coordination with yours is handled directly.

On phones

An unplugged ceremony protects the photographs. Guests stay in the moment, the aisle stays clear, and a friend with a Polaroid at the first dance is always welcome.

On light

Dark venue, hard flash, a tent lit only by candles. Good. Some couples book for exactly that, and where the light is not, it can be built.

The stories

Reviews

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Ethan was such a joy to work with. He fit seamlessly in with the wedding and made us all feel so special. Not only that, he delivered absolutely beautiful knock out photos that captured all of the joy, silliness and love. I would recommend him a thousand times over.

Laura R · The Knot

Not only was Ethan a BLAST to have at the wedding, he was wonderful to work with start to finish! He balanced his artistic taste with my preferences and suggestions incredibly and captured the day, space, and people exactly as they were! Definitely book him!

Jane S · The Knot

Ethan was amazing to work with! I couldn't recommend him enough for your special moments! He created a beautiful gallery of photos for us to cherish for a lifetime!

Maya Guerra · Google

Ethan did an incredible job with our wedding photos!!! He has such a fun personality and made us feel at ease during our big day. The communication, quality of photos, and quick turnaround time were all fantastic. Pick Ethan if you want to have the most dreamy wedding photos while also having a blast. Thanks again, Ethan-he is truly a master of his craft!!

Houston G · The Knot

Ethan was an amazing photographer at our wedding celebration. He was attentive, in tune, and professional. He felt like one of our friends or family and made everyone feel so comfortable-even for those who are not used to having their picture taken. He gave great cues and captured all the candies we wanted. He was always there ready to shoot when we wanted a photo. He got so many great shots within our four hour event and delivered them back to us in about 48 hours-which is unheard of for event photographers! We loved his vintage style and all of our photos were better than we could have imagined-even in a low light setting. Ethan is also extremely affordable compared to many other event/wedding photographers in the DMV, which was important for us. I would highly recommend hiring Ethan to take any important photos you may want or for your next event. We would gladly hire him again!

Daniel · The Knot

I've had the pleasure of working with Ethan as a wedding videographer. He's truly one of those rare photographers who brings both style and substance, has an incredible instinct for capturing genuine moments, and great great taste in post-editing. Beyond the work, Ethan brings joyful energy that lights up a room and puts couples at ease. Just a genuinely nice person and a joy to collaborate with.

Lastlook Films · Google

I cannot say enough good things about Ethan. If you want your wedding captured beautifully and authentically HIRE HIM. 100000/10

Emma S · The Knot

Ethan is a true PROFESSIONAL. We've never gotten a professional photo done before, so when we started posing, we felt very awkward, but you wouldn't be able to tell from these photos. Ethan made us look AND also feel amazing as we took photos as the natural hype man and he kept that energy up for hours into the reception. He was flexible even when our ceremony was pushed an hour back due to unforeseen traffic in DC and still made sure that we got all the important shots at a wedding venue that had cultural significance for me. We had several friends and family members asking where we had found the photographer, because his energy was truly addictive and everyone loved how he made others feel really good during the event. Make sure you have Ethan as part of your day-you will feel amazing AND leave with amazing and authentic photos.

Eunjee K · The Knot

We were 10 months out before our wedding and Ethan Wong was one of the first vendors who provided a professional, courteous response to our inquiry. Extremely professional and amazing to work with from the planning stage, all the way to the finale of our wedding! He is someone that any bride/groom should hire for their special day. I trusted him from our first zoom call and everyone in our wedding party, my family and ALL our guests were delighted to have him as our photographer to our wedding. He is not only a vendor to our wedding but welcomed him as a family just because he is AWESOME!!!! Every bride and groom should have Ethan do their wedding photography and capture every moments! When someone says... "Picture says a thousand words"... Ethan definitely delivered that! Thank you so much Ethan!

Christine H · The Knot

Working with Ethan is always such a pleasure for me and my team. As a DC planner, I truly value vendors who are fun, communicative, and deeply respectful of the timeline and overall flow of the day. Ethan is an incredibly talented creative that brings a thoughtful presence to wedding days, blending in seamlessly while still capturing it beautifully. From a planner's standpoint, he's collaborative with the full vendor team, and clearly prioritizes both the couple's experience and the integrity of the event. Beyond that, his work speaks for itself; timeless, evocative, and full of feeling. I would happily recommend Ethan to couples and fellow vendors alike and always look forward to working together again.

Geraldine Davila · Google

Ethan was honestly such a joy to work with! Super easygoing, great with communication, and just made the whole process feel effortless. He has such a calming presence but also kept things fun, which was exactly what we needed. Our venue had some weird lighting, and I was kinda worried about how the photos would turn out, but wow... they came out STUNNING. Like, way beyond what I even imagined.

Eli W · The Knot

Quick to respond, so fun, inviting, and made these photos better than we could have imagined. Would 100000% work with Ethan again.

Morgan K · The Knot

amazing to work with, very friendly, photos turned out great

Ryan C · The Knot
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