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✦ Authentic ✦ Storytelling ✦

Wedding & Elopement
Photographer

Welcome

Capturing
Your Authentic Story

There’s nothing more joyous in life than two people in love. Weddings are the celebration of that love, and I’m thrilled that I get to capture and eternalize that commencement forever. What many view as a mere necessity, I view as art: capturing your big day as beautifully and honestly as possible, gathering moment together that might have otherwise gone overlooked.

Check out my latest work…

⚠️WARNING LONG CAPTION INCOMING⚠️ My page has experienced a lot of growth over the past few months. It’s been a real grind to get to this point and I’m so thankful for all the wonderful clients I’ve had along the way. I feel a genu
It’s all in the details. #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingdetails
Sehee and Titus totally made their engagement session their own, biking through DC at sunrise with a charcuterie picnic in tow. It doesn’t get cooler than that. These two brought all the vibes, and the city was the perfect backdrop for their st
| Jill & Mitchell | Incredible style… incredible people. #dcengagementphotographer #engagementphotos #art #fashion #highfashion #oldmoney #oldhollywood #musem
Engagement shoots at the Library of Congress are timeless. For DC couples, I highly recommend exploring all the city has to offer — Washington, D.C. is full of hidden gems that can bring a luxurious, elegant touch to your engagement photos. Is
Sehee + Titus | DC Engagement Session #wedding #washington #washingtondc #dcphotographer #dwedding #destinationphotographer
LAURA + AHMED | Love straight out of a movie. #engagement #cinematicphotography #dreamy #engagementring #dcwedding #destinationphotographer
Texts like this (scroll to the end), are one of the bests you can receive after a shoot. Aruni & Angel had shared with me that they had never taken professional photos together prior to their engagement shoot and I was determined to make sure tha
Kristin + Patrick’s wedding day at the beautiful @antrim1844 hotel, captured on 35mm film. #35mm #35mmfilm #weddingonfilm #kodak #wedding #weddingday #weddingphotography #weddinginspiration #dcwedding
 

CAMERON + NICK

"Hire Ishmael! Ishmael is an artist without being rigid or cold. He is genuinely invested in your shoot and is extremely approachable and open to ideas while letting his own creativity shine through.  He is dedicated, he went above and beyond with his shots and work, and it shines as every set in his portfolio is unique to the couple.”

 

 Wedding, Engagement, & Elopement

Client galleries

  • Cameron + Nick

  • Arielle + Michael

  • Jill + Mitchell

  • Jolene + Atlas

  • Angelina + Giancarlo

  • Therese + Joey

  • Rose + Will

About Ishmael

Meet your wedding
photographer

Hey, I’m Ishmael — I’ve been shooting weddings for half a decade, and have the experience, portfolio, and stories to back it up. More than anything, I’d love to connect with you to discuss your wedding dreams: What would make your ceremony feel special? What styles of photos do you like? What’s the vibe of the venue? I’d love to hear what you think and (possibly) become your wedding photographer.

Most importantly, I want to capture your authentic story.