About Ishmael
Meet your
Wedding Photographer
I’m a wedding and elopement photographer based in Washington DC. There’s nothing I love more than to capture a couple’s authentic love story —celebrating the best day ever with friends and family.
About Me
Ishmael Francesco
BRUNO
Just a city boy, born and raised in San Francisco, He took the midnight train goin' anywhere— hey, I’m Ishmael. I’ve been shooting photos as long as I can remember: from the first hand-me-down film camera my grandma gave me, to the 2000s point-and-shoot I saved up all summer for, to now capturing weddings across the globe. Just like me, you also have an authentic story. I want to help you tell it.
Let’s tell your story!
ARIELLE + MICHAEL
“Ishmael is an absolute joy to work with! Not only does he have world-class talent behind a camera, but he is also genuinely an amazingly kind person. He made our Italian destination wedding feel like an absolute dream. If you’re on the fence about your photographer, seriously, look no further.”
The Process
Here’s what you can expect
Consultation
Before we spend one of the most important days of your lives together, it’s best to make sure we’re a good fit. We’ll talk money, timing, availability, preferences, and everything else — down to your favorite angles of your nose.
Planning
Once you’re booked into my calendar and we’re ready to rock and roll, I’ll be in contact with your wedding planner (whether that’s you, your mom, or a professional) to gather all the details I’ll need to do my best work.
The Big Day
And lastly, of course, the wedding itself! I’ll be there all day with you, capturing everything from the first mimosa in the morning, until the last song of your reception. I’m there to document your best day ever, so don’t even worry about me!
Check out my most recent work…
Details
A few more details about
how I work
There’s always more preferences than meets the eye. Even if you love my work, I want to make sure we’re 100% on the same page about all the big and small things that will impact your experience.
Fully Insured
Up to $1M in liability.
Diverse Skill Set
Film, Video, Photo.
100+ Weddings
An experienced pro.
Travel Ready
Ready to fly wherever!
Preferred
Vendor List
With over seven years of experience in the wedding industry, I have established some meaningful relationships with a few other vendors. This list contains some of our favorite brands: While there’s undoubtedly more not on this list, this is a great place to start if you’re looking to hire a few other vendors before working together.
Venue
Manor at Airmont
Planner
Natallia Francis
Catering
Zesty Gourmet
Video
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DJ
DJ Eddo