
FAIRFAX, VA · NORTHERN VIRGINIA · WASHINGTON DC
The moment is the keepsake.
Wedding, engagement, family, portrait & event photography around Fairfax, Northern Virginia and DC.
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I'm not there to pose you. I'm there to notice.
I want the photographs to feel like the day felt: the quiet anticipation, the familiar gestures, and the moments that happen between plans. My attention is on the people and the feeling of being together. There is room to move, to pause, and to be yourself. Whether it is a wedding, a family afternoon, or a portrait session, the photographs begin with what is already there: your connection, your rhythm, your story.
A few recent moments.
What people say after.
Rated 4.9 on Thumbtack · 39 reviews · Top Pro
Blake W.Portraits · 2026 Great communicator and got us some awesome shots
Angie R.Portraits · 2026 We had an amazing experience. The photos turned out great and we will definitely hire again. He worked with my kids and my vision gi ensure we captured exactly what I wanted. I also received plenty of options to choose from and can easily share and print. Highly recommend!!
Arnob O.Portraits · 2026 Had a great experience working with him. Very professional, easy to work with, and made the whole shoot feel natural and comfortable. Really happy with how the photos turned out and would definitely recommend!
Sarah T.Portraits · 2026 We had such a wonderful experience with Way! He was professional, kind, and captured our special moment beautifully.
Tyler P.Weddings · 2026 Videos came out great!
Ellie G.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Wayne was amazing to work with! It was our first time taking pictures professionally and he made it so easy!! He has an amazing eye!! I recommend him!!! I know we will be reaching back out to him for future photos!! Thanks Wayne again 🙂
Jayden A.Portraits · 2025 I had a great experience with Wayne! It was my first time getting professional photos done and he was good at giving me different poses to do! I absolutely love the style of the photos! Overall, it was such a great experience!
Lauren B.Families · 2025 We had a fantastic experience working with Wayne for our family photos near Charlottesville, VA. He was incredibly responsive and professional, and he made the entire process so easy — even accommodating us on very short notice and on a holiday. He captured beautiful images that exceeded our expectations. He was wonderful to work and we couldn’t be happier with the photos. Highly recommend!
Drew M.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Wayne was the best. On time, and we were very satisfied with the photos! He was great!
Eliese T.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Wayne captured a surprise engagement perfect and was even willing to rearrange his schedule to make our plan come together. We really appreciated his responsiveness and quick turn around with photos. Thank you, Wayne!
Diana S.Families · 2025 I contacted Wayne shortly before Thanksgiving to have a family photo taken for Christmas cards. He responded promptly to my inquiry, and we set up a time. He was great! He took lots of photos and emailed me the link to them that same evening-quick turnaround. He took photos inside and outside-we had so many cute photos to choose from.
I would absolutely use him again!William C.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 He was super quick on his responses and accommodated us and helped with poses and overall very great photographs
Isabel G.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 This was a great experience. He showed up on time, had great photo ideas yet also allowed us to have our own moments. I would highly recommend! The photos are beautiful and truly show how much he focused on us.
Jesse N.Families · 2025 Wayne was wonderful to work with. We did a large extended family photo shoot for my parents 80th birthdays and he captured all the moments and of course all the formals. I would highly recommend him. He has a great eye and was easy to work with. He adds a personal touch and is very accommodating.
Robert L.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 He is professional and flexible when it comes to allowing our vision to come to life. We received the final pictures under 24 hours later and the quality of the photos are beyond anything imagined. Would definitely recommend him for any client.
Tyler A.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Had a venue pick out and it was close and he was very flexible with the sudden change of plans. Very easy to talk to Al in all very well liked
Arabella H.Weddings · 2025 Wayne was phenomenal. He got great photos for my wedding and was such a pleasure to work with. Cannot recommend him enough!
Zachary A.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Loved working with him and his style with the Fuji camera! Was able to capture the background we wanted perfectly. Very accommodating with our inexperience in front of the camera and the time working with him.
Amber T.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Wayne was extremely great, he had great pose ideas. We are awkward people and this was our first time doing pictures like this. He travelled for us and had great ideas of where to take pictures in accordance with the lighting. He was very professional and he had a great camera. He showed us a couple photos and they looked great! He let me know when I should move my hair and adjust myself so he could get the best angles. He was super kind and I am glad we had him as our photographer for our engagement photo recreation!
Paro K.Families · 2025 We had such a great experience with Wayne! He came right on time, listened to all our requests, and made sure to capture exactly what we had in mind. He was so patient and accommodating, especially with our big family — making sure everyone got their moment in the pictures. Truly appreciated his warmth and professionalism. Highly recommend!
Denise E.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 So pleased with how this photo shoot went. I wanted to see my daughter’s reaction to being proposed to and you captured just that. And also your willingness to climb a mountain to do it. Thank you so much. Highly recommend!
Jason L.Weddings · 2025 Wayne was great at creating a wonderful experience for our wedding day. He was easy to talk to, creative, and had an amazing eye to give us exactly what we asked for in a short period of time. Amazing photographer.
Helen S.Families · 2025 Wayne took pictures for our family reunion. He was very responsive to all my messages. We felt like we had a great value for what we received. He came early. He was thoughtful and courteous. He asked whatever we needed. He also took spontaneous pictures. It seemed like he really enjoyed our time together. I give him a five star plus!
Janice R.Weddings · 2025 It was a pleasure having our wedding photos taken by Wayne’s. Very professional and pleasant and a great value for his services. The photos came out amazing he is highly recommend
Charmalee B.Weddings · 2025 Very professional and worked with us on short notice to get a replacement photographer for my daughter’s wedding. He made everyone feel comfortable during photos and got some very good shots and offered posing suggestions for great shots. I highly recommend Wayne’s Photography for your special occasion needs.
Sean S.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 My fiancé and I had a great experience working with Wayne! He was super creative, friendly, and easy to work with. His photos turned out amazing, and we could not be more pleased that we chose Wayne to make our engagement shoot special!
Jon T.Portraits · 2025 Working with Wayne was everything i could have asked for. Great value for such professional grad photos.
Emerson I.Engagement & Proposals · 2025 Had an amazing experience with Wayne! He took me and my fiancé’s engagement photos which were stunning. Incredibly kind as we were running half an hour late to the venue and waited for us to arrive. Great photographer that helped us get the best photos to celebrate our engagement. Thank you Wayne!
Chih-Tung C.2025 Working with Wayne was an absolutely pleasure and comfortable experience! Wayne’s keen eye for detail and ability to capture genuine, heartfelt moments is truly exceptional. We were blown away by the final photos—they beautifully tell the story of our marriage, and we will cherish them forever.
Zach Z.Weddings · 2025 My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Wayne for the wedding ceremony! From start to finish, he was professional, communicative, and truly a pleasure to be around. He has a remarkable talent for capturing authentic moments, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera, and being creative in terms of photography ideas. The final photos exceeded all of our expectations—they were simply beautiful, and we’ll treasure them forever. We highly recommend Wayne to anyone looking for stunning photography and a fantastic experience.
Olivia Z.Weddings · 2025 Wayne is SUPER professional!!!! We are so impressed with his shooting skills. Truly appreciate Wayne saved all the beautiful moments in our wedding through his camera. You can’t be wrong for choosing Wayne as your photographer.
Rachel Z.Weddings · 2025 We had the pleasure of having Wayne as our wedding photographer last year, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. He is extremely professional, with an excellent artistic eye, and was incredibly patient throughout the whole day. Wayne spent a long time capturing every special moment for us, yet his rates were very reasonable. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and perfectly captured the emotions of our big day. We highly recommend Wayne to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer!
Ariannna G.Portraits · 2025 Wayne did a great job taking graduation photos of my friends and I! I loved the photos that he took of our friend trio especially and really appreciated that he gave us pointers on how to pose.
Taylor P.Portraits · 2025 Wayne’s Photography was very quick to respond to my inquiry and was nice enough to meet me that same afternoon for some professional headshots
Andy Y.2025 Great photographer! Very friendly and kind
Jessica X.Portraits · 2025 I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Wayne on so many different shoots over the years—from gala night elegance to rugged Shenandoah hikes, from dreamy cherry blossoms in spring to vibrant maple leaves in autumn, from joyful graduation portraits to sweet couple photos that mean so much to me. Every time, Wayne has gone above and beyond—not just as a photographer, but as a creative partner and friend.
He has an incredible eye for composition and light, and somehow always manages to capture the exact mood and emotion of each moment. Whether we were dressed to the nines or trekking through nature, he made every shoot feel effortless and fun. He always brings the best energy, helps with posing ideas, and makes sure every shot feels natural and uniquely “me.”
Looking back at the photos we’ve taken together, I’m just so thankful. Each one is not just a picture—it’s a memory frozen in time, captured beautifully. Thank you, Wayne, for documenting such special chapters of my life. I can’t wait to work with you again in the future!
Shilong S.2025 Working with Wayne’s Photography was such a great experience. We did a four-hour shoot around Charlottesville, hitting some amazing spots like Monticello, the Rotunda at UVA, and the farmer’s market. From the start, Wayne was super easy to work with — really responsive and organized. During the shoot, he made us feel totally comfortable. He’s great at giving direction without making it awkward, and he helped guide us through poses in a really natural way. You can tell he really knows his gear — he was constantly adjusting things like lighting, aperture, and framing to get the perfect shot. He’s got a great eye for composition and captured so many beautiful candid moments. Plus, he was super patient and never made us feel rushed. Honestly, it just felt like hanging out with someone who really knows what they’re doing.
Amy W.2025 I had such a great time shooting with Wayne — he’s super chill, easy to talk to, and made the whole thing feel really natural (which is rare for me because I usually hate being in front of the camera lol).
He gave just the right amount of guidance, but also let me be myself. The photos turned out so good — warm, clean, and super flattering without feeling overly edited. He really knows how to catch those little in-between moments that feel real.
Also, he delivered everything way faster than I expected, and I loved that I got the full gallery plus some beautifully edited shots. 100% recommend — book him while you still can!!
A starting point for your plans.
- Weddings · starting at $220
- Engagement & Proposals · starting at $220
- Families · starting at $220
- Portraits · starting at $220
- Events · starting at $220

Hi, I'm Wayne.
I'm a photographer based in Fairfax, Virginia. I photograph weddings, engagements, families, portraits, and events around Northern Virginia and Washington DC.
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