EST. 2015 - Washington D.C. & Worldwide

Washington DC Wedding Photographer

You Don’t Have to Be Good at Photos

You just have to be in love.

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I’m a DC wedding photographer in Washington DC, working with couples throughout Maryland and Northern Virginia who don’t feel natural in front of a camera - and don’t want to fake it. Almost every inquiry starts the same way: “We’re awkward.” I usually smile. That’s a good place to begin. As a DC wedding photographer, I don’t choreograph weddings or manufacture moments. I watch. I wait. I notice what most people miss - the breath before the vows, the unplanned hand squeeze, the quiet in between. If presence matters more to you than perfection, we should talk.

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A wedding moves fast. This is what stays.

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Mantas

VISUAL ARTIST

The Manifesto

What happens when you forget the camera.

In a world that shouts, I choose to pay attention. Wedding photography often leans toward the loud - the confetti, the cheers, the grand exits. I capture those. But I’m more interested in what happens in between.

I don’t just want you to remember how you looked. I want you to remember how it felt to be seen by the person you love.

My approach is rooted in observation, not direction. I’m not there to choreograph your day or turn it into a production. I wait for the guard to drop. For the breath to shift. For the hands to find each other without thinking.

This isn’t about perfect photos. It’s about preserving the beginning of your life together - honestly, quietly, and without pretending.

Honesty

No fake poses. Just real, raw, unfiltered human connection.

Artistry

Compositions inspired by cinema and renaissance painting.

Legacy

Images built to outlast trends and live for generations.

  • Group of women in tie-dye pajamas celebrating with a champagne bottle and a bottle of soda in a room
  • A woman is covering her mouth and crying, sitting next to a man who looks emotional at a dinner event with candles, flowers, and glasses on the table, and blurred string lights in the background.
  • Black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing beneath sheer fabric, with a building facade in the background.
  • A young boy in a black tuxedo holding a bouquet of white flowers, surrounded by adults who are holding gift boxes wrapped in decorative paper at a wedding or celebration event.
  • Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with a bride and groom holding hands, surrounded by seated guests wearing vintage or fancy attire, some with hats and fascinators.
  • Bride in a white wedding dress and veil holding a large bouquet of white roses, standing outdoors against a green, floral backdrop.
  • A bride and groom walking up steps towards a large building with a woman accompanying them, remnants of wedding decorations in the background.
  • A couple sharing a kiss at a wedding reception, with other guests dancing and socializing in the background.
  • Black and white photo of a bride and groom in an embrace, standing inside a glass display case at a museum or exhibit. The bride is wearing a long, white wedding dress with lace details, and the groom is dressed in a black tuxedo. Their foreheads are touching and they are looking at each other lovingly.
  • A couple, the groom in military uniform and the bride in a wedding gown, walking hand in hand down the wedding aisle. Guests seated on either side are clapping and taking photos in a decorated, elegant wedding venue with a large chandelier and floral arrangements.
  • A bride and groom holding hands, smiling and laughing outside a large house or building, in black and white.
  • A bride and groom smiling at a wedding reception, with the bride wearing a strapless white wedding gown and diamond jewelry, and the groom in a tuxedo with a bow tie, standing close together.
  • A man dressed formally, wiping tears from his eyes during a wedding ceremony, surrounded by other people in formal attire.
  • A bride and groom laughing together outdoors, framed by a circular, swirling vignette effect with green trees and sunlight in the background.
  • Black and white photo of a woman and a man facing each other closely with their foreheads almost touching, with a blurred architectural structure in the background.
  • A couple dancing closely in front of a colorful mural of large carrots with green tops, painted on vertical wooden panels.
  • A woman in dark clothing walking up a stairway with framed pictures of men and women in formal suits and dresses lining the railing.
  • An Indian bride and groom stand under a large green tree, holding hands and smiling during their wedding ceremony.
  • A couple dressed in formal black attire walking hand in hand on a road near a tunnel, smiling and looking at each other.
  • A black-and-white photo of a smiling bride and groom standing outdoors in front of a large house, holding hands and sharing a joyful moment.
  • A man with closed eyes hugging a woman with her eyes closed. The woman is leaning her head on the man's chest, and they are embracing each other.
  • A man and woman, both covered in mud, smiling and holding hands during a celebration with decorative flowers around them.
  • A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet standing on the steps of a large, historic mansion with tall columns and black shutters under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
  • A bride and groom embracing outdoors during sunset, with the sun shining behind them, in a romantic moment.
  • A newlywed couple stands close together outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and green foliage in the background, gazing into each other's eyes.
  • A bride and groom are smiling and laughing together, standing close against a yellow brick wall. The man is wearing a black tuxedo with a bow tie, and the woman is in a white wedding dress with a veil and pearl jewelry.
  • A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception in an elegant, grand ballroom with ornate ceilings, large crystal chandeliers, tall windows, and decorated tables in the background.
  • A couple dressed in traditional Indian wedding attire, the man in a black sherwani and the woman in a white and gold lehenga with pink dupatta, standing close together by a reflective body of water.

Kind Words

Love Notes

“Mantas didn’t just take photos. He saw us. The nervousness, the quiet moments, the way we looked at each other when no one else was watching. Our album doesn’t feel like pictures - it feels like that day”

Emily & Michael

Georgetown

We’re painfully awkward in front of cameras. We told him that immediately. Somehow, we forgot about the camera entirely. The moments he caught in between - those are the ones that mean everything to us now

Caroline & William

Alexandria, VA

“Pure magic. Not the loud, staged kind. The kind that happens when you feel safe enough to just be yourself.”

Lauren & James

Washington, D.C.

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Tell me about your day

I take on a small number of weddings each year so I can stay fully present for the people I work with. If what you’ve seen here feels like you, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.